Chairperson: Fung Lam
Speaker: Rev E T Wong
Singspiration: Herman Y, Charlie M, Kinson L, Sharon C, Johnny P, Justin L, Lillian W
Proclamation
Glorify the LORD with me;
let us exalt his name together.
(Psalm 34:3)
Opening Prayer
Singspiration
Apostles Creed
Scripture Reading
Sermon
The Greatest Things
Response Hymn
Holy Communion
Doxology
Benediction
Threefold Amen
Announcements
A warm welcome to everyone who's joining us for the first time this morning. We are delighted to have you here.
General Department will declutter the church in March: Miscellaneous items such as props, festive decorations, and toys blocking the church storage area will be removed next month. Church members may collect their items by the end of February. Any remaining items will be handled by the church.
Usage of Church Venue under COVID-19 Traffic Light System:
| Traffic Light | Red | Orange | Green |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday Service and Small Group Gatherings | Physical gathering and online |
Physical gathering and online |
Physical gathering and online |
| Capacity Limits | Main hall: 100 people New hall: 100 peopleUpstairs hall: 100 people Side hall: 50 people |
None | None |
| Contact Tracing | Required | Required | Required |
| Vaccine Pass | Required | Required | Required |
| Sanitise Hands | Required | Required | Required |
| Physical Distancing | 1 Metre | Not Required | Not Required |
| Masks | Required | Encouraged | Encouraged |
| Use of Equipment | Sanitise after use | Sanitise after use | Sanitise after use |
Mission News
Pray for the two online seminars organised by the Mission Department. The theme is “Knowing Muslim: Why is it so difficult to evangelise to this community?” Speaker: Pastor John Zheng. The seminars will commence on 19-20 March in the evening. Enrollment details will be announced later.
Pray for S&C. Due to the pandemic, they’re unable to confirm the date of coming back to New Zealand for holiday. Please pray for the COVID situation in their country.
Pray for H&P for they are moving their ministry to another location, and having to complete various applications. May the Lord open a path for their VISA application, children’s education, renting accommodation, and learning new language. They plan to depart in April.
Rev Tam had undergone a laser treatment in her right eye last Tuesday because of the side-effect caused by a cataract surgery she had in Hong Kong. Praise the Lord, her vision is back to normal. May the Lord keep her in her recovery.
Praise the Lord! Pastor Che and Jessica have arrived safely in New Zealand. They are currently in managed isolation. May the Lord keep them in health and have a good rest.
Prayer Items for the Week
Steve is still having chemotherapy. Thanks for God's blessings and the prayers of brothers and sisters. The side effect of the chemotherapy had been minimal. Please continue to pray for him, so that our mightly and merciful God can continue to heal Steve.
Pray for Rev. ET’s father, Rev. Herbert Wong. Rev. Herbert has completed the first part of the first phase of treatment. The second part will start in the coming week. After the first phase is completed, the second phase which includes chemotherapy and radiotherapy will start. Thank God for his providence and for everyone’s prayers. Please continue to pray for his treatment.
The Church Theme for the next two years is: Love as He Loved • Love with His Love
Pray for the work undertaken by the "Deacon Nomination Criteria & Procedures Review Group". May this group support the Deacon Board in reviewing the deacon nomination criteria and the procedures to nominate deacons.
Pray for New Zealand’s pandemic situation as we have moved to the COVID Traffic lights system. May God remember those affected by the pandemic.
Pray for pastoral recruitment for the Senior Pastor, English Service Pastor and Mandarin Service Pastor.
A new pastor has been hired for the Cantonese service. Please pray for her work visa application. May God give her peace in her wait
Last Week's Sunday Service Attendance
| English | Cantonese | Mandarin | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service | 34+9 online | 55+88 online | 21+19 online |
| Prayer Meeting Before Service | - | 5+18 online | 4 |
Next Week's Roster
Chairperson: Jason Chow
Speaker: William Chong
Singspiration: Violet Y, Kenny P, Shirley H, Steve G, Daniel H
WELCOME TO HWC ENGLISH SERVICE (29 JAN 2022)
Chairperson: Robert Mak
Speaker: Rev E T Wong
Singspiration: Violet Y, Kenny P, Shirley H, Steve G, Daniel H
Proclamation
Praise the LORD.
Praise God in his sanctuary;
praise him in his mighty heavens.
Let everything that has breath praise the LORD.
(Psalm 150:1, 6)
Opening Prayer
Singspiration
Apostles Creed
Scripture Reading
Sermon
"What Love is Not"
Response Hymn
Closing Prayer
Doxology
Benediction
Threefold Amen
Announcements
A warm welcome to everyone who's joining us for the first time this morning. We are delighted to have you here.
Holy Communion: For those attending online worship and would like the bread and cup for holy communion to be taken at home, you may collect a communion pack from church this Wednesday to Friday (2 Feb to 4 Feb) from 10am to 5pm. Please see the church administrator Stanley Yu.
2022 Floral offering can be registered online now if those who are willing to offer. Please register your name and choose your preferred date in the online form.
Please note: the floral offering person must be a Christian. If children are interested, their parents must be Christians.https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1MiQBgNgN2c1MnL2Az8fXsjWB72nO4xT_33FnJJSH8fg/edit?usp=sharing
ET’s father, Rev. Herbert Wong has completed two courses of chemotherapy, and the treatment so far has been effective. The next phase will include further chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Thank God for his providence and for everyone’s prayers. Please continue to pray for his treatment.
Pastor Ivan is on leave today.
Usage of Church Venue under COVID-19 Traffic Light System:
| Traffic Light | Red | Orange | Green |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday Service and Small Group Gatherings | Physical gathering and online |
Physical gathering and online |
Physical gathering and online |
| Capacity Limits | Main hall: 100 people New hall: 100 peopleUpstairs hall: 100 people Side hall: 50 people |
None | None |
| Contact Tracing | Required | Required | Required |
| Vaccine Pass | Required | Required | Required |
| Sanitise Hands | Required | Required | Required |
| Physical Distancing | 1 Metre | Not Required | Not Required |
| Masks | Required | Encouraged | Encouraged |
| Use of Equipment | Sanitise after use | Sanitise after use | Sanitise after use |
Mission News
Pray for the planning of two online webinars on 19-20 March to increase our understanding of Muslim, and the difficulties of sharing the Gospel with them. The speaker is Pastor John Zhang.
Pray for S&C and their children as they serve in difficult circumstances. Pray for their children’s learning in the field, and that they continue to be healthy.
Pray for H&P for they are moving their ministry to another location, and having to complete various applications. May the Lord open a path for their VISA application, children’s education, renting accommodation, and learning new language. They plan to depart in April.
Christian Church of Chinese Ministry in Hong Kong is planning to send a pastor to south Sri Lanka to work along side pastor Janet Tam. Please pray for their ministry
Pray for Tanzania’s Chinese Church under the COVID-19 pandemic. Please pray for Pastor James and Jessica Che, their planned return to New Zealand has been delayed as the pastor covering for Pastor James has not arrived. Also the church has many members who have tested positive for COVID-19 but thank God they have all recovered.
Prayer Items for the Week
Steve is still having chemotherapy. Thanks for God's blessings and the prayers of brothers and sisters. The side effect of the chemotherapy had been minimal. Please continue to pray for him, so that our mightly and merciful God can continue to heal Steve.
The Church Theme for the next two years is: Love as He Loved • Love with His Love
Pray for pastoral recruitment for the Senior Pastor, English Service Pastor and Mandarin Service Pastor.
A new pastor has been hired for the Cantonese service. Please pray for her work visa application. May God give her peace in her wait
Last Week's Sunday Service Attendance
| English | Cantonese | Mandarin | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service | 41+7 online | 69+72 online | 23+18 online |
| Prayer Meeting Before Service | - | 5+18 online | 4 |
| Prayer Meeting After Service | - | 0+24 online | - |
Next Week's Roster
Chairperson: Fung Lam
Speaker: Rev E T Wong
Singspiration: Herman Y, Charlie M, Kinson L, Sharon C, Johnny P, Justin L, Lillian W