Chairperson: Jason Chow
Speaker: Rev ET Wong
Singspiration: Charlie Mak
Proclamation
Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever.
Let Israel say: "His love endures forever."
Let the house of Aaron say: "His love endures forever."
Let those who fear the LORD say: "His love endures forever."
(Psalm 118:1-4)
Opening Prayer
Singspiration
The Ten Commandments
Scripture Reading
Sermon
Speak Words that Heal
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.
30 Days of Prayer for the Muslim World: The program has been held for more than 3 weeks. The objective of this movement is to see the Muslim community through the merciful eyes and heart of the Lord. Let’s remember the faithful missionaries who are serving the Muslim community in our prayers.
Official website: https://www.pray30days.org/Baby changing tables have been placed in the disabled toilets in both the old and new buildings, which are for the convenience of parents in need.
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.
Congregation News: Thomas Wong in Cantonese Service passed away last Monday (25/04). May the Lord comfort his family. The funeral will be held at our Church this Friday (06/05) at 10:00am.
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 the coordination for August Mission Month. Thank God for the offering received for the Overseas Mission Funds. May God give the members of the Mission Department wisdom to care for the overseas mission organizations in need.
Pray for S&C’s ministry. Pray for their team and for God to build up their team work, so that they can serve the children and their parents.
Pray for the online mission course delivered by H & P. May the Lord strengthen the aspiration and calling of the trainees to carry out missions in Muslim countries.
Pray for Rev. Janet Tam and guide the vision of the mission in Galle. Praise the Lord that the Children Sunday School has started.
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. May God remember those affected by the pandemic.
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 (24 April 2022)
| English | Cantonese | Mandarin | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service | 41 + 14 online | 47 + 88 online | 32 + 9 online |
| Prayer Meeting Before Service | - | 25 online | 2 online |
| Prayer Meeting After Service | - | 45 + 34 online | - |
| Children Sunday School | 6 | - | 18 |
Next Week's Roster
Chairperson: Nixon Fong
Speaker: Mr. Isaac Ko
Singspiration: Shirely Ho
WELCOME TO HWC ENGLISH SERVICE (24 APRIL 2022)
Chairperson: Nixon Fong
Speaker: Herman Yeung
Singspiration: Rebecca Ho
Proclamation
Praise the LORD, all you nations; extol him, all you peoples.
For great is his love toward us, and the faithfulness of the LORD endures forever.
Praise the LORD.
(Psalm 117:1-2)
Opening Prayer
Singspiration
Apostles Creed
Scripture Reading
Sermon
A Living Hope Given By A Living God
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 notified the church on Monday, informing us that someone who was at church last Sunday 17 April from 9:55AM to 11:45AM was later confirmed to be tested positive. An email was sent out to notify those who attended the combined service according to government guidelines. Please monitor for symptoms and get tested if symptoms develop. Isolation is not required.
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. Let’s remember the faithful missionaries who are serving the Muslim community in our prayers.
Official website: https://www.pray30days.org/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.
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 the coordination for August Mission Month. Thank God for the offering received for the Overseas Mission Funds. May God give the members of the Mission Department wisdom to care for the overseas mission organizations in need.
Pray for S&C’s ministry. The city entered into partial lockdown over the last two months and church activities were suspended. Pray that after the lockdown, the students will come back to the classes.
Pray for the online mission course delivered by H & P. May the Lord strengthen the aspiration and calling of the trainees to carry out mission in Muslim countries.
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. May God remember those affected by the pandemic.
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 (17 April 2022)
| English | Cantonese | Mandarin | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Combined Service | 127 | ||
| Online Service | 15 | 80 | 16 |
| Online Prayer Meeting Before Service | - | 19 | 3 |
| Children Sunday School | 7 | - | 14 |
Next Week's Roster
Chairperson: Jason Chow
Speaker: Rev. E Ting Wong
Singspiration: Charlie Mak