WELCOME TO HWC ENGLISH SERVICE (28 MAY 2023)

Chairperson: Jason Chow

Speaker: Herman Yeung

Singspiration: Charlie Mak

Committee on Duty: Herman Yeung

Proclamation
Praise the LORD.
Praise God in his sanctuary;
    praise him in his mighty heavens.
Let everything that has breath praise the LORD.
Praise the LORD.
(Psalm 150:1, 6)

Opening Prayer

Singspiration

Ten Commandments

Scripture Reading
1 John 1:5-2:2

Sermon
Walk in the Light

Response Hymn

Closing Prayer

Doxology

Benediction

Threefold Amen


Announcements

  1. A warm welcome to everyone who joined us this morning. We are delighted to see you all.

  2. Finance department update for the month of April:
    Total income: $34,169
    Total expense: $55,267
    Surplus/(deficit): ($21,097)

    Income consists of: General $27,598. Building $3,907. Local Mission $1,350.
    Bank balance as of April 2023: $636,885.

  3. TNT: Pastor ET is teaching TNT on the topic of Christian Values. We will be discussing topics like church, family, money and many others. Please join us for this journey of faith and discovery. The course note is available here.

  4. Pastor Ivan Hui will be on leave from 29/05/2023 to 4/06/2023 and 8/06/2023 to 9/06/2023

  5. The Significant Woman Course: You are invited to join us for a life-changing discipleship course designed for women of all ages and stages of life. Experience God's plan and purpose for you as we explore 6 biblical principles:

    Know your worth in Christ; Grow in intimacy with God; Discover your gifts; Develop your mission statement; Enjoy community with other women; Equip yourself to disciple others

    • Tutor: Amy Udy

    • Language: Cantonese

    • Location: CACC (60 Ben Lomond Crescent, Pakuranga Heights)

    • Saturdays, 1pm-3:30pm (19/08/2023 - 04/11/2023)

    • Cost: $60 (includes participant book)

    Register now! Contact Kera at keralin2004@gmail.com or refer to the poster here.


Mission News

  1. Pray for the arrangements for S & C's return, and ask the Lord to stir the hearts of co-workers to serve, so that more families may be blessed!

  2. Pray for H & P as they currently have the opportunity to connect with the overseas students in University. Pray that the Lord grants them wisdom in leading this unreached group!

  3. Pray for Pastor Tam as she frequently travels between the two locations. Pray that the Lord strengthens her with His power to follow up with new believers and grants her peace!


Prayer Items for the Week

  1. Pray for the Evangelism Department's Friendship Evangelistic Visitation Programme. Pray that the Lord would use brothers and sisters to reach out to their families and friends and relatives in their efforts to spread the Gospel.

  2. Pray for those who are willing to accept deacon candidacy nominations as well as those who are not ready to be nominated yet, that the Lord would give them strength for future ministry in the church.

  3. Pray for the gospel needs of the North Shore as more Cantonese-speaking people move there. The mission fields are vast, let's seek God's guidance together and help us see what is needed.

  4. Pray for everyone to strive to practice the theme of the year,: Love as He Loved • Love with His Love.


Last Week's 29th Anniversary Service Attendance (21 May 2023)

Combine
Sunday Service 241
Prayer Meeting 8
Children Sunday School 31

Next Week's Roster (4 June 2023)

Chairperson: Nixon Fong

Speaker: Rev ET Wong

Singspiration: Kinson Lau

Committee on Duty: Lisa Fung

WELCOME TO HWC 29th ANNIVERSARY COMBINED SERVICE (21 MAY 2023)

Chairperson: KC Li

Speaker: Rev. ET Wong

Interpretor: Amy Tong (English); Ying Li (Mandarin)

Singspiration: Herman Yeung

Committee on Duty: Sunny Ha

Proclamation
Praise the LORD. Praise the LORD, O my soul.
I will praise the LORD all my life;
I will sing praise to my God as long as I live.
(Psalm 146:1-2)

Opening Prayer

Ten Commandments

Singspiration

Choir Sinspiration

Scripture Reading
Jeremiah 1:11-19

Sermon
What do you See?

(Join the Telegram HWC translation channel for English translation: here)

Response Hymn

Doxology

Benediction

Threefold Amen


Announcements

  1. A warm welcome to everyone who joined us this morning. We are delighted to see you all.

  2. Candidates for next term’s Deacon Board — The Deacon Nomination Committee had sent invitations to 29 qualified individuals from our three congregations. After prayer, six nominees accepted the nomination as candidates for deacons. The nominees are Daisy Pun, Cassandra Lee, Tony Yeung, and Anshun Wong from the Cantonese congregation; Sally Che and Emily Tsang from the English congregation. If any brothers or sisters have any opinions regarding the above candidates, please contact Kenneth Fong of the Deacon Nomination Committee by email or letter. Opinion letters need to include your name for further follow-up and handling. Email address: chairperson.ccc@holywordchurch.org.nz.
    Deadline for submission is 11th June.

  3. TNT: Pastor ET is teaching a TNT on the topic of Christian Values. We will be discussing topics like church, family, money and many others. Please join us for this journey of faith and discovery. The course note is available here.


Mission News

  1. Praise the Lord! All speakers of this year’s August Mission Month are pastors from the Holy Word Church. May the Lord use the pastors and encourage the mission heart of the congregation.

  2. H&P served in a Mulism community during Ramadan. Praise the Lord, God gave them an opportunity to discuss their faith with the second generation of young Muslims.

  3. Pastor Janet Tam had meetings with two new believers last week. Please pray for the new believers’ faith, and pray for Pastor Janet’s follow up meetings.

  4. Pray for Pastor James Che and Jessica has flown to America last week to attend their step daughter’s graduation cememory, and will visit local Christian Organisation as well. May the Lord bless their journey.


Prayer Items for the Week

  1. Pray for the Evangelism Department's Friendship Evangelistic Visitation Programme. Pray that the Lord would use brothers and sisters to reach out to their families and friends and relatives in their efforts to spread the Gospel.

  2. Pray for those who are willing to accept deacon candidacy nominations as well as those who are not ready to be nominated yet, that the Lord would give them strength for future ministry in the church.

  3. Pray for the gospel needs of the North Shore as more Cantonese-speaking people move there. The mission fields are vast, let's seek God's guidance together and help us see what is needed.

  4. Pray for everyone to strive to practice the theme of the year,: Love as He Loved • Love with His Love.


Last Week's Sunday Service Attendance (14 May 2023)

English Cantonese Mandarin
Sunday Service 58 127 47
Prayer Meeting 42 8 (pre) / 71 (post) 17
Children Sunday School 22 - 29

Next Week's Roster (28 May 2023)

Chairperson: Jason Chow

Speaker: Herman Yeung

Singspiration: Charlie Ma

Committee on Duty: Herman Yeung