Chairperson: Jason Chow
Speaker: Pastor William HC
Singspiration: Violet Y, Kenny P, Shirley H, Steve G, Daniel H
Proclamation
The LORD has done it this very day;
let us rejoice today and be glad.
(Psalm 118:24)
Opening Prayer
Singspiration
Apostles Creed
Scripture Reading
Sermon
The Happy Song
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.
A Covid Emergency Support Group has been set up to respond to and support English Service members and their families in case of Covid infection and isolation, in light of increasing Omicron cases in the community. If you and your families need help during isolation or illness, please reach out to your Small Group Leader who will then liaise with the Emergency Support Group for immediate response. Support may be in the form of delivering medicine, takeaway food or groceries (or picking up online orders) for the families in isolation, prayer and spiritual support.
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.
Hing Hing Sone Sone Cantonese class is held in the church's new extension every Tuesday 3:30-5pm, from 8 February to 22 April.
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 take place on 19-20 March in the evening. Please pray for the challenges in finding an interpreter.
Pray for S&C in their ministry amongst the non-believers in the mission field. Please pray for the growth of their children.
Pray for H&P for they are moving their ministry to another location, and for P’s coordination of the training course starting in April. Praise the LORD that a few young members of the training course have departed for some remote and challenging areas to do mission. Please pray for their settling in those areas.
Pray for Rev Tam in the face of the severe pandemic situation. Three members whom were going to be baptized have fallen sick. May God heal them.
Praise the Lord! Pastor James and Jessica Che have arrived safely in New Zealand. They will depart from Christchurch managed isolation and return to Auckland this afternoon. May the Lord continue to guide Pastor Che’s treatment.
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 mighty and merciful God will continue to heal Steve.
Pray for Rev. ET’s father, Rev. Herbert Wong. Rev. Herbert is commencing a 6-week chemo-radiation therapy from Wed 16 February. Every week he will receive one chemotherapy treatment and five radiation treatments. Please continue to pray for his strength during the 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 | 36+18 online | 58+87 online | 19+15 online |
| Prayer Meeting | - | 6+11 online | 4 |
Next Week's Roster
Chairperson: Nixon Fong
Speaker: Pastor William Chong
Singspiration: Herman Y, Charlie M, Kinson L, Sharon C, Johnny P, Justin L, Lillian W
WELCOME TO HWC ENGLISH SERVICE (6 FEBRUARY 2022)
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