Chairperson: KC Li
Speaker: Pastor Ivan Hui
Interpreter: Nixon Fong
Singspiration: English Worship Team
Proclamation
Give praise to the LORD, proclaim his name; make known among the nations what he has done.
Sing to him, sing praise to him; tell of all his wonderful acts.
Glory in his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the LORD rejoice.
Look to the LORD and his strength; seek his face always.
(Psalm 105:1-4)
Opening Prayer
Apostles Creed
Singspiration
Choir
Lamb Of God
Scripture Reading
Sermon
New Life From An Empty Tomb
Response Hymn
Believe For It
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.
This week’s floral offering: KK Fong
Ministry of Health notified the church on Monday, informing us that someone who was at church last Sunday 10 April from 8:30AM to 10:30AM was later confirmed to be tested positive. An email was sent out to notify those who attended English in-person worship according to government guidelines. Please monitor for symptoms and get tested if symptoms develop. Isolation is not required.
Easter Sunday Service: For this service, we will try to use Telegram Messenger to do the English translation during the sermon time. Please follow the instructions from this link to download the App on your phone. Then join the HWC translation channel using this link: https://t.me/joinchat/RIXRrc8uO0swMTYx
2021-2022 offering receipts: We are looking to update the contact details for brothers and sisters to provide the donation receipt for 2021-2022 period. For those who have changed their email address and those who donated for the first time after April 2021, please provide your IRD registered name, and email to accounts@holywordchurch.org.nz. Thank you for your cooperation.
30 Days of Prayer for the Muslim World: An estimated 1 million Christians will participate in this prayer movement during Ramadan. The objective of this movement is to see the Muslim community through the merciful eyes and heart of the Lord. May we learn more about God’s love and blessing to the Muslim world by prayer.
Official website: https://www.pray30days.org/English Service will return to the Main Hall: Under the Orange Light setting, the English congregation will return to the main hall for Sunday service starting next Sunday, 24 April at 9am.
Praise the Lord! Fung and Liz welcomed their new baby boy, Jordan, to their family on 13 April. He weighs 3.655 kg. The whole family is doing well. Please for Liz’s recovery and Jordan’s health.
English Service Live Stream is currently operated by a small team of volunteers. The church is looking for more brothers and sisters to join the team. You will only need the heart to serve as training will be provided. Please contact Daniel or Herman for more details.
Update Contact Details: We invite all church attendees to send an email with their Full Name, Email and Phone number to Vincent Fung at vincent.fung85@gmail.com so that we can keep all the contact details up to date.
Overseas Missionary and Hardship Fund: March 2022 Financial Report
11. Usage of Church Venue under COVID-19 Traffic Light System
| Traffic Light | Orange |
|---|---|
| Sunday Service and Small Group Gatherings | Physical gathering and online |
| Capacity Limits |
Main hall + Side hall: 300 people New hall: 100 people Upstairs hall: 100 people |
| Sanitise Hands | Required |
| Masks | Encouraged |
| Use of Equipment | Sanitise after use |
Mission News
Pray for S&C’s ministry. May the Lord keep their faith and strength to withstand the “harsh winter”.
Praise the Lord for H&P have found a suitable school for their children. They are in the process of enrollment now. The family plan to go to the mission field in June and will spend a period of time learning the language. May the Lord give them strength and wisdom.
Pray for Rev. Janet Tam as she learns the local Sinhalese language. May God give her wisdom to be able to communicate with the local Sinhalese people. And pray for the local political situation.
Pray for the course of treatment that Pastor James Che will be undertaking, and may God give him good health and strength. May God remember and guide the registration process of the Tanzanian church, and the purchasing of land for their church building.
Prayer Items for the Week
Pray for the church members who are infected with COVID-19. May the Lord keep them and give peace to them and their family.
Pray for New Zealand’s pandemic situation as the daily confirmed cases remain high. May God remember those affected by the pandemic.
Pray that the war in Ukraine can end soon and that the governments can come to a peaceful resolution.
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.
Last Week's Sunday Service Attendance (10 April 2022)
| English | Cantonese | Mandarin | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service | 32 + 22 online | 49 + 93 online | 24 + 15 online |
| Prayer Meeting Before Service | - | 25 online | 3 |
| Prayer Meeting After Service | - | 28 + 26 online | - |
| Children Sunday School | 9 | - | 12 |
Next Week's Roster
Chairperson: Fung Lam
Speaker: Herman Yeung
Singspiration: Rebecca Ho
WELCOME TO HWC ENGLISH SERVICE (10 APRIL 2022)
Chairperson: Robert Mak
Speaker: Rev. ET Wong
Singspiration: Violet Y, Kenny P, Shirley H, Steve G, Daniel H
Proclamation
Enter his gates with thanksgiving
and his courts with praise;
give thanks to him and praise his name.
For the LORD is good and his love endures forever;
his faithfulness continues through all generations.
(Psalm 100:4-5)
Opening Prayer
Singspiration
Apostles Creed
Scripture Reading
Sermon
Why Recite the Lord's Prayer?
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.
Ministry of Health has notified the church on Monday, informing us that someone who was at church last Sunday 8:50AM to 11:00AM was later confirmed to be tested positive. An email was sent out to notify those who attended English in-person worship according to government guidelines. Please monitor for symptoms and get tested if symptoms develop. Isolation is not required. The church had routine clean up last Monday.
Good Friday Service for the English Congregation will be held on the coming Friday 15 April 10:30am - lunch. Let us remember Christ’s sacrifice on the cross together. More details to follow.
Easter Sunday Service will be combined worship for all three congregations, held on Next Sunday 17 April at 10:00am.
For this service, we will try to use Telegram Messenger to do the English translation during sermon time. Please follow the instructions from this link to download the App on your phone. Then join the HWC translation channel using this link: https://t.me/joinchat/RIXRrc8uO0swMTYx
Remember to bring your earphones next Sunday. Please get in touch with Anshun Wong or Kevin Lee if you have any problem downloading and using the App.
30 Days of Prayer for the Muslim World have begun yesterday on 2 April. Please pray for the 2nd largest religious group in the world, may God have mercy on them, send servants to spread the gospels amongst them, and let them be saved! Official website: https://www.pray30days.org/ or to purchase an e-book prayer book: https://ebook30days.com/english/. For inquiries, please contact Franklin Fung.
2021-2022 offering receipts: We are looking to update the contact details for brothers and sisters to provide the donation receipt for 2021-2022 period. For those who have changed their email address and those who donated for the first time after April 2021, please provide your IRD registered name, and email to accounts@holywordchurch.org.nz. Thank you for your cooperation
English Service Live Stream is currently operated by a small team of volunteers. The church is looking for more brothers and sisters to join the team. You will only need the heart to serve as training will be provided. Please contact Daniel or Herman for more details.
Usage of Church Venue under COVID-19 Traffic Light System
| Traffic Light | Red |
|---|---|
| Sunday Service and Small Group Gatherings | Physical gathering and online |
| Capacity Limits | Main hall: 200 people New hall: 100 peopleUpstairs hall: 100 people Side hall: 50 people |
| Scan QR Code | Voluntary |
| Sanitise Hands | Required |
| Physical Distancing | Required |
| Masks | Required |
| Use of Equipment | Sanitise after use |
Mission News
Pray for S&C’s ministry. May the merciful Lord keep their faith and strength to continue the mission.
Pray for H&P for they are moving their ministry to another location, and for their children to find a suitable school. If all proceed well, they will depart in June, may God guide them.
Pray for Rev. Janet Tam as she learns the local Sinhalese language. May God give her wisdom to be able to communicate with the local Sinhalese people.
Pray for the course of treatment that Pastor James Che will be undertaking, and may God give him good health and strength. May God remember and guide the registration process of the Tanzanian church.
Prayer Items for the Week
Pray for the church members who are infected with COVID-19. May the Lord keep them and give peace to them and their family.
Pray for New Zealand’s pandemic situation as the daily confirmed cases remain high. May God remember those affected by the pandemic.
Pray that the war in Ukraine can end soon and that the governments can come to a peaceful resolution.
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.
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.
Last Week's Sunday Service Attendance (3 April 2022)
| English | Cantonese (Online) | Mandarin (Online) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service | 26 + 31 online | 124 + 10 in person | 35 |
| Prayer Meeting | - | 26 | 5 |
Financial Report: February 2022
| February Actual | Year-to-Date Actual | Year-to-Date Budget | Full Year Budget | Actual/Full Year Budget % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Income | 42,153 | 384,421 | 409,328 | 446,540 | 86% |
| Total Expense | 36,121 | 347,875 | 506,749 | 552,817 | 63% |
| Net Surplus/(Deficit) | 6,032 | 36,546 | (97,421) | (106,277) | -34% |
Next Week's Roster
Chairperson: KC Li
Speaker: Pastor Ivan Hui
Singspiration: English Worship Team