WELCOME TO HWC ENGLISH SERVICE (10 MARCH 2024)

Chairperson: Jason Chow

Speaker: Rev ET Wong

Singspiration: Charlie Mak

Committee on Duty: Emily Tsang

Proclamation
Come, let us sing for joy to the Lord;
    let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation.
 Let us come before him with thanksgiving
    and extol him with music and song.

 For the Lord is the great God,
    the great King above all gods.
(Psalm 95:1-3)

Opening Prayer

Singspiration

Apostles’ Creed

Scripture Reading
John 19:1-16

Sermon
The Final Week: Here is the Man!

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. Join us for a special event on Good Friday, March 29th, as we explore the connection between "The Passover, The Last Supper, and Us." This gathering will take place in two time slots to accommodate everyone:

    • 10:30 am - Family Group Session

    • 5:30 pm - Evening Session

    What to Expect:

    • Discussions on understanding the significance of the Passover meal.

    • Exploring the connection between the Passover meal and the Last Supper.

    • Reflecting on the timeless meaning these events hold for us today.

    • Experience the flavours of 4 important elements of the Passover meal.

    • Shared lunch during the family group session and dinner in the evening session.

Mission News

  1. Pray for strength and blessing in the service of S & C, remembering their eldest daughter's studies and growth in New Zealand.

  2. Pray for H & P, who had nine missionary trainees last year. They have now completed their internship. Pray for their future paths, asking the Lord to establish the students in their learning and service.

  3. Pray for Pastor Janet Tam's plans to strengthen the training of the children's choir and children's orchestra at the First Chinese Baptist Church. May it attract more Chinese parents to bring their children to connect with the church.

  4. Pray for H & Y's application for a two-year residency visa. May the Lord arrange it smoothly.

  5. Remember Pastor James and Jessica Che, who are currently attending a mission conference at the Evangelical Formosan Church in the United States. Pray that the Lord will use them effectively, applying what they have learned and expanding the kingdom of God.

Prayer Items for the Week

  1. Pray that the Lord will safeguard Pastor Ivan and his family's physical, mental, and spiritual health. May they receive abundant provision from the Lord and be renewed in strength.

  2. Pray for the Good Friday event. May the Spirit guide and inspire our discussions on the connection between the Passover, the Last Supper, and our lives today. Pray for those attending, that our hearts may be open to receive the message and teachings shared during the event. May this time of reflection and learning draw us closer to God and deepen our understanding of the sacrifice made on Good Friday.

  3. Please continue to keep our missionaries in prayers. (See Mission news above)

Last Week's Sunday Service Attendance (3 March 2024)

English Cantonese Mandarin
Sunday Service 51 146 47
Prayer Meeting - 12 12
Children Sunday School 18 -- 17

Next Week's Roster (17 March 2024)

Chairperson: Marco Yu

Speaker: Karl Udy

Singspiration: Rebecca Mak

Committee on Duty: Vincent Chan

WELCOME TO HWC ENGLISH SERVICE (3 MARCH 2024)

Chairperson: Amy Tong

Speaker: E Ting Wong

Singspiration: Charlie Mak

Committee on Duty: Sunny Ha

Proclamation
Come, let us sing for joy to the Lord;
    let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation.
 Let us come before him with thanksgiving
    and extol him with music and song.

 For the Lord is the great God,
    the great King above all gods.
(Psalm 95:1-3)

Opening Prayer

Singspiration

Apostles’ Creed

Bible Moments

Scripture Reading
John 18:28-40

Sermon
The Final Week: The Significant Man 

Response Hymn

Holy Communion

Doxology

Benediction

Threefold Amen

Announcements

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

  2. Pastor Ivan Hui from the Cantonese congregation, due to personal and family reasons, is unable to balance church pastoral work in the short term. After earnest prayer and careful consideration, he has decided to resign from the position of the Cantonese pastor of the church. The board of deacons, after considering various aspects and discussing different options with Pastor Ivan, reluctantly accepted his resignation, effective until May 31 of this year, respecting his decision. During this period, Pastor Ivan will take unpaid leave and transition duties with the church pastoral team. We encourage everyone to continue supporting Pastor Ivan and his family with love through prayer and action. The church will announce the details of a farewell gathering for Pastor Ivan at a later date.

  3. MSG is an opportunity for brothers to get together and share our struggles and successes. Next up on our programme: "No Time To Think, No Room To React: What are men supposed to do when situations escalate?" Read more and register your interest here: https://forms.gle/1oS8PzSdsdQK695AA 

    Scheduled for 1:30pm - 3pm, Sunday 10th March in the upstairs hall. 

  4. Congregation News: Jessica, the wife of Brother Tommy Ho Sik Hong from the Cantonese Service, peacefully entered the presence of the Lord at home on February 29. The memorial service will be held in the church hall on March 9 at 10 a.m. We pray for the Lord's comfort for the grieving family.

Mission News

  1. Pray for S & C as they serve in the new year, asking the Lord to guide them to focus on the needs of local believers and lead more people to the Lord.

  2. H & P are currently organising Chinese and English tutoring classes in collaboration with the local church. Pray for the Lord's use in this endeavor. In the previous session, three groups of parents are now participating in church worship. Please pray for these parents!

  3. Pray for Reverend Janet Tam, who is currently on vacation and spending time with her family. Ask the Lord to grant her rest and strength for a fresh start.

  4. H & Y express gratitude for our prayers. Their daughter had once lost her way in faith, and it was a challenge and emotional burden for them in their past service in the field. Thank the Lord! There has been a miraculous transformation in their daughter over the past year.

  5. Remember James Che and his wife, who are working diligently for the Lord. They are currently shepherding a church in Tanzania. Later, they will fly to the United States to attend conferences and promote fundraising for land acquisition for the Tanzanian church ministry.

Prayer Items for the Week

1.       Pray that the Lord will guard Pastor Ivan, keeping him free from the troubles of insomnia. Also, pray for the Lord's protection over the physical, mental, and spiritual well-being of his family, granting them renewed strength.

2.       Pray for our Children's Ministry. Let's lift up our dedicated teachers, volunteers, and, most importantly, the young hearts they nurture. Pray for wisdom, creativity, and a deep connection with each child as they share the love and teachings of Christ. May the children grow in faith, understanding, and joy in their relationship with God. 

3.       Pray for the ongoing conflict in Gaza. After 4 months of military actions, the overall death toll has surpassed 30,000. We lift up all those affected by this devastating situation. Comfort the grieving families, heal the wounded, and provide solace to those who have lost their homes. May God's mercy reign in the midst of chaos, bringing an end to the violence and a dawn of reconciliation. 

Last Week's Sunday Service Attendance (25 February 2024)

English Cantonese Mandarin
Sunday Service 57 156 51
Prayer Meeting 41 11/113 9
Children Sunday School 18 -- 23

Next Week's Roster (10 March 2024)

Chairperson: Marco Yu

Speaker: Rev ET Wong

Singspiration: Shirley Ho

Committee on Duty: Emily Tsang