WELCOME TO HWC ENGLISH SERVICE (28 APRIL 2024)

Chairperson: Jason Chow

Speaker: Eunice Tong

Singspiration: Charlie Mak

Committee on Duty: Vincent Chan

Proclamation
Praise the LORD.
Praise the Lord, my soul.
I will praise the LORD all my life;
I will sing praise to my God as long as I live.
(Psalm 146:1-2)

Opening Prayer

Singspiration

Apostles’ Creed

Scripture Reading
Acts 3:1-12  

Sermon
Are We Thriving?

Response Hymn

Doxology

Benediction

Threefold Amen

Announcements

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

  2. Nicholas Yao will be serving at Student Life. He is currently raising funds. If you feel moved to support his ministry, you can donate online via his Student Life page here.

  3. Finance Department: Financial Report - March 2024

HWC Financial Overview-Consolidated Income & Expense Report March 2024

Month Actual Year-to-Date Actual Year-to-Date Budget Full Year Budget
Total Income 51,346 523,672 482,939 482,939
Total Expenditure 53,412 538,302 627,781 627,781
Net Surplus/(Deficit) (2,066) (14,630) (144,842) (144,842)

*March Income:

General & Thanksgiving (00) - $45,591

Building (01) - $1,710

Mission (02) - $1,965

Others - $2,080

Bank Balance as of February: $ 696,829

Prayer Items for the Week

  1. Pray for the church 30th anniversary on the 19th May be more than a commemoration of time passed, but also a reaffirmation of our commitment to God's kingdom work. 

  2. May God give Nic the wisdom, strength, and courage to effectively minister to students, guiding them in their journey of faith and empowering them to live lives that honour God. Pray for his sharing of his vision to the Mandarin Congregation this afternoon.

  3. 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 (21/04/2024)

English Cantonese Mandarin
Sunday Service 61 156 53
Prayer Meeting 27 6 7
Children Sunday School 17 - 15

Next Week's Roster (5 May 2024)

Chairperson: Marco Yu

Speaker: Rev. ET Wong

Singspiration: Shirley Ho

Committee on Duty: Sally Mok

WELCOME TO HWC ENGLISH SERVICE (21 APRIL 2024)

Chairperson: Marco Yu

Speaker: Herman Yeung

Singspiration: Rebecca Mak

Committee on Duty: Emily Tsang

Proclamation
Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good;
his love endures forever.
Let Israel say:
“His love endures forever.”
Let the house of Aaron say:
“His love endures forever.”
Let those who fear the LORD say:
“His love endures forever.”
(Psalm 118:1-4)

Opening Prayer

Singspiration

Apostles’ Creed

Scripture Reading
Luke 14:12-14

Sermon
Meals with Jesus: A Meal with the poor, the crippled, the lame and the blind

Response Hymn

Doxology

Benediction

Threefold Amen

Announcements

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

  2. Nicholas Yao will be serving at Student Life. He is currently raising funds. If you feel moved to support his ministry, you can donate online via his Student Life page here.

  3. The Finance Department has emailed everyone the 2023-24 donation receipts for tax refunds. If required, physical receipts will be provided. Please approach Tony Yeung after worship to request it. For any inquiries, please email accounts@holywordchurch.org.nz.

  4. 30th Anniversary Banquet: Thank you for the enthusiastic response to registration. The sign-up number has reached the initially planned seating capacity. Due to the venue and budget constraints, we cannot increase the number of seats. The committee apologises to those who registered after the deadline and was put on the waiting list. Thank you for your understanding.

Prayer Items for the Week

  1. The church is in the process of preparing our budget and reports for the upcoming financial year. Pray that we will be reminded that every resource we steward belongs ultimately to God, and we seek God's wisdom and guidance in managing them wisely for the advancement of God's kingdom.

  2. Pray that our hearts will be overflow with gratitude as we approach the 30th anniversary of our church. Pray that we will be humbled by God's faithfulness throughout the years, as God has guided and sustained us through every season.

  3. May God give Nic the wisdom, strength, and courage to effectively minister to students, guiding them in their journey of faith and empowering them to live lives that honour God. Pray for his sharing of his vision to the Cantonese and Mandarin Congregation in the coming weeks.

  4. Pray that God will equip Sunny with the necessary resources, both spiritually and practically, to carry out his mission trip with excellence and effectiveness. May God surround them with peace and assurance, knowing that God is with him every step of the way.

  5. Remember Kinson, Layee, and baby Hailey, and Vincent, Lina, and baby Bethany in our prayers. Pray that God will surround them with protection and grace as they embark on this journey of parenthood. May God grant them wisdom, patience, and strength as they nurture and raise their child in God's ways. 

Last Week's Sunday Service Attendance (14/04/2024)

English Cantonese Mandarin
Sunday Service 57 166 46
Prayer Meeting 34 9 13
Children Sunday School 26 - 20

Next Week's Roster (28 April 2024)

Chairperson: Jason Chow

Speaker: Eunice Tong

Singspiration: Charlie Mak

Committee on Duty: Vincent Chan