Chairperson: Nixon Fong
Speaker: Mr Herman Yeung
Singspiration: Charlie Mak
Committee on Duty: Vincent Chan
Proclamation
You are worthy, our LORD and God,
to receive glory and honor and power,
for you created all things,
and by your will they were created
and have their being.
(Revelation 4:11)
Opening Prayer
Singspiration
The Lord's Prayer
Scripture Reading
Matthew 2:1-12
Sermon
The Magi and the Messiah
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.
Children's Sunday School Year-End and Christmas Celebration: Today, after the Cantonese service, there will be a brief Christmas sharing session for the Children's Sunday School, followed by lunch together. Children and parents are welcome to participate and engage with teachers (ending before 2:00 PM). The Children's Sunday School will be on summer break until March 3rd next year.
Pastor ET will be on leave from December 12, 2023, to January 5, 2024. During this period, please contact Nixon Fong or Sally Che for any matters that relate to English Service.
Thanksgiving prayer meeting: On 31 December, we will gather to share what God has done in our lives this year and give thanks to Him. We will pray, encourage and eat together. We will start at 4pm; dinner will follow afterwards. Come join us and register your interest.
Financial Report for Overseas Mission and Hardship Fund for November 2023:
| Overseas Mission | Hardship | |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Balance 31/10/2023 | $36,822.75 | $9,301.28 |
| Donation Income | $270.00 | $0.00 |
| Interest Income | $68.96 | $17.34 |
| Bank Balance 30/11/2023 | $37,161.71 | $9,318.62 |
Mission News
Remembering S & C, who feel extremely lonely and helpless in their workplace due to geopolitical reasons. Pray that the Lord strengthens and supports them.
Pray for H & P's online missionary training courses. Ask the Lord to strengthen the original intentions of over ten students who, upon completion, will go on mission trips to Muslim areas.
Give thanks for Reverend Janet Tam. The short-term mission team from the China Evangelistic Mission in Sri Lanka has successfully completed their journey. Pray for the Lord to establish the work they have done.
Pray for H & Y as local religious policies tighten; they need to reduce their contacts. Ask the Lord to preserve them and allow them to continue shining for the Lord in difficult circumstances, blessing more university students.
Missionary couple James Che and his wife have safely returned to the Tanzanian church. Remember the Tanzanian church in prayer as they raise a million dollars to purchase land for their congregation.
Prayer Items for the Week
Pray that the Lord would help brothers and sisters to draw closer to Him during the Advent season, remembering the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Let us come together in prayer, seeking the grace of God to bring lasting peace to the Israel-Gaza conflict. May the Lord's hand guide and inspire all parties involved towards a peaceful and just resolution, where the rights and well-being of all people in the region are respected, and suffering comes to an end. Also, pray for the swift release of hostages and for the reduction of civilian casualties. May the Lord awaken believers to cherish peaceful days and spread the gospel quickly.
Pray for those who have recently been infected with COVID-19 or the flu. Ask the Lord for healing and a speedy recovery.
Last Week's Sunday Service Attendance (3 December2023)
| English | Cantonese | Mandarin | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday Service | 55 | 119 | 41 |
| Prayer Meeting | - | 7 | - |
| Children Sunday School | 30 | - | 20 |
Next Week's Roster (17 December 2023)
Chairperson: Vincent Chan
Speaker: Mr Herman Yeung
Singspiration: Timothy Yeung
Committee on Duty: Sally Che