Chairperson: Amy Tong
Speaker: Karl Udy
Singspiration: Shirley Ho
Committee on Duty: Vincent Fung
Proclamation
This is the day that the LORD rd has made;
let us rejoice and be glad in it.
(Psalm 118:24)
Opening Prayer
Singspiration
Ten Commandments
Scripture Reading
Genesis 1:26-31
Sermon
Made in God’s Image
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.
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 today.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.
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.
Pastor Ivan Hui will be on leave on 15-16 and 22-23/06/2023.
Mission News
Pray for S & C; they are bringing their daughter back to NZ for study in July, therefore they’re preparing and promoting the summer program as well as organizing staffs. May the Lord lead their way.
Pray for H & C’s Mission teaching program and preaching in other churches, and also for their daughter who is studying at university in NZ.
Pray for Pastor Tam’s physical and spiritual health, her trips to Galle in Sri Lanka, and her father’s eye problem.
Pray for H & Y’s ministry. They are in touch with many young people who are seeking the truth. May the Lord give them wisdom to bring them to Christ.
Pray for Pastor James Che and Jessica who had just returned to New Zealand yesterday. May the Lord give them good health and that the doctor’s appointment for James will go smoothly.
Prayer Items for the Week
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.
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.
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.
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 (4 June 2023)
| English | Cantonese | Mandarin | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday Service | 68 | 134 | 45 |
| Prayer Meeting | 36 | 8 | 19 |
| Children Sunday School | 17 | -- | 18 |
Next Week's Roster (18 June 2023)
Chairperson: Fung Lam
Speaker: John Tucker
Singspiration: Rebecca Mak
Committee on Duty: Sally Che