WELCOME TO HWC BAPTISM COMBINED SERVICE (31 MARCH 2024)

Chairperson: Tony Yeung

Speaker: Pastor Ernest Kwok

Worship leading: English Service Worship Team

Pianist: Charlie Mak

Scripture reading: Tony Yeung

Committee on Duty: Jenny Ip

Interpreters: Charmaine Xu (Mandarin->Cantonese), Rebecca Hu (Mandarin->English)

Baptism: Kit Yee Karren Poon, Lawrence Yam, Robert Tsang (Sprinkling of water), Tony Joe (Sprinkling of water), Zhang Wu Ji

Membership: Kaitlyn Tai, Kenny Wu

Children Dedication: YuXin Shi (Parents: Lin Ni Ying and Shu Zu Jie)

Proclamation
Enter his gates with thanksgiving
    and his courts with praise;
    give thanks to him and praise his name.
For the Lord is good and his love endures forever;
    his faithfulness continues through all generations.
(Psalm 100:4-5)

Opening Prayer

Apostles’ Creed

Singspiration

Scripture Reading
1 Corinthians 15:35-44

Sermon
Transformation of Resurrected Life

Testimony

Kareen Poon, Lawrence Yam, Tony Joe

Baptism

Church Membership Transfer

Children Dedication

Choir

Holy Communion

Doxology

Benediction

Threefold Amen

Gift and Announcement

Photos

Announcements

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

  2. For today's combined service, we will be using Telegram Messenger to do the English translation. 

     If you are unfamiliar with Telegram, please follow the instructions from the link below to download the App on your phone.

    https://docs.google.com/document/d/1V6J-hq_kVwmihKW2D94unQqmemYuUjryPxN5WPqY4OI/edit?usp=sharing

     After installing the app, please join the HWC translation channel using the following link: 

    https://t.me/joinchat/RIXRrc8uO0swMTYx

     If you require Wi-Fi access, please feel free to scan the QR code located at the entrance to connect to the church guest Wi-Fi network.

  3. The Finance Department will distribute donation receipts for the 2023-2024 fiscal year in mid to late April. To ensure the accuracy of names and email addresses for the receipts, if you made your first donation this year or have changed your email address, or if you have an email address but have never received donation receipts via email, please send your registered IRD name and email address to accounts@holywordchurch.org.nz. This information will be used exclusively for church donation receipts.

  4. Daylight saving ends this coming Sunday (April 7th). Please remember to set your clocks back by 1 hour.

  5. Congregation news: Lina gave birth to a healthy baby girl named Bethany last Wednesday! Both mother and baby are doing wonderfully well (and Vincent as well). Let's rejoice together and continue to uplift Lina and her family in prayer during this joyous time.

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 for courage and faith for those taking this significant step in their journey of faith today, that they may boldly profess their commitment to follow Christ. May the Holy Spirit work mightily within them, leading them to a deeper understanding of God's love and His purpose for their lives.

  2. Please pray for the Lord's help for Ken to recover mentally and emotionally. Also, may the Lord grant Ophe and Nixon rest and rejuvenation, and impart them with health and wisdom to assist and care for Ken on his path to recovery.

  3. Pray for Sunny as he prepares to embark on a short-term mission trip. Pray for God's guidance, protection, and provision as he journeys to serve others in God's name. Pray for Nic, who is fundraising for his work in student life. Pray that God will provide him with the resources and connections he needs to fulfill his calling to minister to students and make a positive impact on their lives. 

  4. Prayer for the unfolding events across the globe. Pray for the conflicts ravaging nations, the senseless acts of terrorism perpetrating fear and sorrow, and the manifold disasters, both natural and man-made, leaving devastation in their wake. Let us pray for peace, justice, and restoration in the face of adversity.

Last Week's Sunday Service Attendance (24/03/2024)

English Cantonese Mandarin
Sunday Service 54 154 52
Prayer Meeting 9 10
Children Sunday School 19 - 24

Next Week's Roster (7 April 2024)

Chairperson: Vincent Chan

Speaker: Pastor Herman Yeung

Singspiration: Shirley Ho

Committee on Duty: Nixon Fong

WELCOME TO HWC ENGLISH SERVICE (24 MARCH 2024)

Chairperson: Amy Tong

Speaker: Rev ET Wong

Singspiration: Charlie Mak

Committee on Duty: Sally Mok

Proclamation
Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth.
Worship the Lord with gladness;
    come before him with joyful songs.
(Psalm 100:1-2)

Opening Prayer

Singspiration

Apostles’ Creed

Scripture Reading
John 19:17-42

Sermon
The Final Week: The Day They Cancelled Jesus

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. Next Sunday, there will be a combined baptism service involving all three congregations of the church, commencing at 10 a.m. A joint prayer session is scheduled for 9 a.m. on the same day. There will be no TNT next week.

    For the baptism, we will have Karren Poon, Lawrence Yam, Robert Tsang, and Tony Joe from the Cantonese Service, and Zhang Wu Ji from the Mandarin Service. Joining as new members, we welcome Kaitlyn Tai from the Cantonese Service and Kenny Wu from the English Service. Additionally, we'll have a child dedication for Stacy Shi, with parents Xu Jie Shi and Lin Ni Ying.

  3. For the combined service next week, we will be using Telegram Messenger to do the English translation. 

    If you are unfamiliar with Telegram, please follow the instructions from the link below to download the App on your phone.

    https://docs.google.com/document/d/1V6J-hq_kVwmihKW2D94unQqmemYuUjryPxN5WPqY4OI/edit?usp=sharing

    After installing the app, please join the HWC translation channel using the following link: 

    https://t.me/joinchat/RIXRrc8uO0swMTYx

    If you require Wi-Fi access, please feel free to scan the QR code located at the entrance to connect to the church guest Wi-Fi network. And don't forget to bring your earphones.

  4. 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.

  5. The Finance Department will distribute donation receipts for the 2023-2024 fiscal year in mid to late April. To ensure the accuracy of names and email addresses for the receipts, if you made your first donation this year or have changed your email address, or if you have an email address but have never received donation receipts via email, please send your registered IRD name and email address to accounts@holywordchurch.org.nz. This information will be used exclusively for church donation receipts.

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 for courage and faith for those taking this significant step in their journey of faith next Sunday (Baptism, New members and Children dedication), that they may boldly profess their commitment to follow Christ. May the Holy Spirit work mightily within them, leading them to a deeper understanding of God's love and His purpose for their lives.

  2. As we journey through this Holy Week, may our hearts be transformed by the power of God's love. May we draw closer to God and experience the fullness of His grace and mercy. So that we may live as faithful witnesses to the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

  3. Pray for Sunny as he prepares to embark on a short-term mission trip. Pray for God's guidance, protection, and provision as he journeys to serve others in God's name. Pray for Nic, who is fundraising for his work in student life. Pray that God will provide him with the resources and connections he needs to fulfill his calling to minister to students and make a positive impact on their lives. 

  4. Brother Ken Fong (Nixon’s father) suffered a stroke on the morning of 21/3, affecting his speech and swallowing muscles. He is currently hospitalised at Auckland Hospital. Please pray for Brother Ken to receive an accurate diagnosis and the most appropriate treatment. Pray that the Lord would stop the bleeding, remove clots, and heal the damage to his brain nerves and muscles. Also, pray to the mighty Jesus, who can calm storms, to help Ken and his family face this sudden storm and grant them peace and comfort.

Last Week's Sunday Service Attendance (17 March 2024)

English Cantonese Mandarin
Sunday Service 56 157 53
Prayer Meeting 29 9 11
Children Sunday School 22 - 14

Next Week's Roster - Combined Service (31 March 2024)

Chairperson: Tony Yeung

Speaker: Pastor Ernest Kwok

Singspiration: English Service Worship Team

Committee on Duty: Jenny Ip