Chairperson: Jason Chow
Speaker: Mr. Herman Yeung
Singspiration: Charlie Mak
Committee on Duty: Nixon Fong
Proclamation
Come, let us bow down in worship,
let us kneel before the LORD our Maker;
for he is our God and we are the people of his pasture,
the flock under his care.
Today, if you hear his voice
(Psalm 95:6-7)
Opening Prayer
Singspiration
Ten Commandments
Scripture Reading
1 John 2:3-11
Sermon
Knowing for sure
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.
TNT: Rev. 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.
A Chinese Learning Hub (Cantonese) will be run on Saturday morning 10:30-11:30am from 27 July to 16 September for the children of our church members. There are 10 spaces available and the children need to be 5 years old or older, and have no or only little knowledge of Chinese. The fee is $40, and interested parents may register their children at the usher’s desk. For information, please reach out to KC Li, Mrs. Ha or Elain Law.
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.
A free community seminar will be held on Saturday 1 July from 10am to 12pm at Holy Word Church. The seminar, titled “As you wish”, presents legal advice around the importance of wills. The talk will be delivered in Cantonese by Solicitor Eva Ho, focusing on how your wish impacts the distribution of your legacy and its execution with or without a will. Friends and families are welcome, please contact Cassandra for more information.
Rev. ET is preaching at Pakuranga Chinese Baptist Church at 10:30am today.
HWC May 2023 Financial Report:
| May 2023 Actual | May 2023 YTD Actual | May 2023 YTD Budget | FY2023 Budget | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Incomes | $43,881 | $78,051 | ||
| Total Expenses | $41,141 | $93,197 | ||
| Profits / (Losses) | $2,741 | ($15,147) | ||
| General offering | $29,453 |
| BUilding offering | $10,700 |
| Missionary Offering | $2,120 |
Mission News
August Missionary Month:
Theme: 1 + 1 + 1 > 3 (Each Congregation has its unique mission, and the combined power of unity of three congregations are greater than three)
Theme scriptures: “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth." (Act 1:8); “Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.” (Ecclesiastes 4:12)
Theme Hymn: Here, I’m the Lord (Chris Bray). (YouTube: https://youtu.be/4t6mz8yoocY)
Objective: Through the sharing of pastors from the three Congregations regarding the unique opportunites for evangelism and missions, we hope to unite the strength of the three Congregations (Ecclesiastes 4:12), go the extra mile and serve in mission together as one body, with a global perspective and a hgeart for the Lord.
Prayer Items for the Week
Rev. Man and his wife have embarked on a mission trip to Vanuatu. Their schedule in the next month include sermons on four consecutive Sundays, three Bible study groups spanning fifteen sessions, visitations and evangelization May the Lord give them strength in body and in spirit, and also the talent to preach in Mandarin. Pray for the participants to understand God’s words and follow the Lord’s teaching.
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 (18 June 2023)
| English | Cantonese | Mandarin | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday Service | 65 | 127 | 38 |
| Prayer Meeting | 33 | 7 | 2 |
| Children Sunday School | 19 | -- | 18 |
Next Week's Roster (02 July 2023)
Chairperson: Nixon Fong
Speaker: Rev ET Wong
Singspiration: Timothy Yeung
Committee on Duty: Sunny Ha