Chairperson: Nixon Fong
Speaker: Reverend Johan Linder
Singspiration: Shirley Ho
Committee on Duty: Nixon Fong
Proclamation
For from him and through him and for him are all things.
To him be the glory forever! Amen.
(Romans 11:36)
Opening Prayer
Singspiration
Apostles Creed
Scripture Reading
Acts 12:1-25
Sermon
A New Beginning
Response Hymn
Closing Prayer
Doxology
Benediction
Threefold Amen
Announcements
A warm welcome to everyone who joined us this morning. We are delighted to see you all.
Notice on the Appointment of Auditor for 2024-2025: Due to the retirement of our current auditor, Charity Integrity Audit Ltd., he has recommended an experienced firm, Kudos Murray Audit Ltd., to take over. After meeting with and assessing the new auditor, the deacon board has decided to appoint Kudos Murray Audit Ltd. as the auditor for the 2024-2025 financial year for both the church and the Charitable Trust. Given that the Annual General Meeting (AGM) is only three months away, this decision ensures a smooth audit process without any changes to audit fees. The appointment will be formally ratified at this year’s AGM. For any inquiries, please email hwc@holywordchurch.org.nz. Thank you for your understanding and support!
Good Friday Service: Join us for a special Good Friday Service on 18 April 2025 at 4:00 PM in the Church Extension. It will be a time of worship, reflection, and Holy Communion as we remember the sacrifice of Christ. There will also be children’s activities to help them engage with the Good Friday message. Please set aside this time and bring your family along as we come together in worship. We look forward to seeing you there!
The 57th Baptism Sunday Combined Service will be held on 20/04/2025 at 10:00 AM. Brothers and sisters, please mark the date and attend on time.
Mission News
Mission Department Leadership – Pray for the development of the Mission Department, as the position of mission department head has been vacant for a long time. May God provide the right leader.
S & C’s Ministry – Pray for S & C as they serve in their local mission field. Their ministry includes shepherding believers and co-workers, preaching, leading Bible study groups, and sharing the gospel with unbelieving parents.
H & P’s Outreach – Praise God! Over 20 people have registered for the newly launched Growing Participator Approach (GPA) language learning method. Pray that God will use this language training to bless many. Also, the Mission Home is now open for registration—pray that God will lead more mission-minded believers to sign up, take on the challenge, and expand His kingdom.
Rev. Janet Tam – Praise God that the mission fund for last year has been fully provided! Please also pray for her father’s knee degeneration, asking for God’s healing.
H & Y’s Visa – Continue to pray for H & Y’s visa application as they serve in their local mission field. May God open doors for them.
James and Jessica Che – Pray for James and Jessica as they serve at Evangelical Formosan Church of North Shore. Jessica will take on a ministry role there—pray for God’s guidance and strength as they labour in the harvest field.
Nicholas Yao’s Campus Ministry in Wellington – Nicholas and his team conducted a large student survey during the semester’s start, reaching 2,242 students, with 646 expressing interest in hearing the gospel. Additionally, 100 Christian students showed interest in learning how to share their faith. This week, they are beginning follow-ups with those interested. Pray for Nicholas as he enters this busy season of ministry—may God strengthen him!
Giving
Let us remember the joy of giving and the blessings it brings to both the giver and the receiver. Tithe offering is a duty of all Christians. By giving, we honour God and fulfill His work through our church. May God bless the offering we willingly give. For more details on how you can give, please visit our church website: https://holywordchurch.org.nz/en/giving.
Prayer Items
Applying Today’s Message – Pray that we may embrace A New Beginning in our faith journey, just as seen in Acts 12:1-25. May we trust in God’s power to open doors, deliver us from trials, and lead us forward in His plan.
Our Missionaries Around the World – Lift up our missionaries as they serve in different parts of the world. Pray for strength, wisdom, and protection as they share the gospel and minister to those in need. May God open hearts and provide for their every need.
The Conflicts Around the World – Pray for regions affected by war, violence, and unrest. Ask for God's peace, justice, and mercy to prevail, for leaders to seek wisdom, and for those suffering to find hope and healing. May the church be a light in these troubled times.
Last Week's Sunday Service Attendance (16 March 2025)
| English | Cantonese (East) | Cantonese (North Shore) | Mandarin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday Service | 54 | 164 | 30 | 54 |
| Prayer Meeting | - | 8 | 3 | 12 |
| Children Sunday School | 30 | - | 4 | 16 |
Next Week's Roster (30 March 2025)
Chairperson: Vincent Chan
Speaker: Reverend ET Wong
Singspiration: Rebecca Ho
Committee on Duty: Sunny Ha