WELCOME TO HWC ENGLISH SERVICE (12 MAY 2024)

Chairperson: Nixon Fong

Speaker: Herman Yeung

Singspiration: Timothy Yeung

Committee on Duty: Nixon Fong

Proclamation
Shout for joy to God, all the earth!
Sing the glory of his name;
    make his praise glorious.
(Psalm 66:1-2)

Opening Prayer

Singspiration

Ten Commandments

Scripture Reading
Luke 24:13-35

Sermon
Meals with 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. 30th Anniversary Celebration Special Activities:

    • "Fingerprint Art Collective Creation" - The artwork symbolizes abundant grapes, symbolically connected to Christ through the branches. Please follow the instructions at the entrance of the hall to place your fingerprint on the painting before/after worship.

    • A beautifully crafted thematic photo booth (30th Anniversary Photo Booth) will be set up in the side hall.

  3. 30th Anniversary Celebration Notices:

    • Worship Parking Arrangement: Reserved parking spaces will be available for the 10:00 am joint worship. The row of parking spaces opposite will be reserved for visiting pastors.

    • The anniversary banquet will be held at Panmure Palace Restaurant starting at 5:30 pm. There will be performances and game sessions, so please arrive on time. Seating arrangements have been made for each table. Please proceed to your assigned seat according to the seating plan (posted at the entrance of the restaurant on the day/ distributed online). Tea will be provided; please refrain from bringing your own beverages. Additionally, parking at Panmure Palace Restaurant is limited, so please consider carpooling to the banquet.

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

  5. As we gear up for the celebration of our church's 30th anniversary, Pastor ET has arranged two special sessions during our TNT time. Today, we will continue our journey through history as we focus on the story of HWC. Discover the trials and triumphs that have defined our church over the past three decades. We encourage all members to attend.

  6. Financial Report for Overseas Mission and Hardship Fund for April 2024

Note: The overseas mission fund has donated $2,000 as planned in mid-April 2024 to support Alliance Bible Seminary.

Prayer Items for the Week

  1. Thank the Lord for leading our church to grow roots in the East Auckland area for thirty years, spreading the gospel from the local Cantonese community to the English and Mandarin-speaking communities. May the Lord use the combined worship service and dinner on the 19th of May for the thirtieth anniversary to unite the three congregations as one, accompanied by the love of the Lord, passing on His teachings, and establishing a healthy church that loves God and loves people.

  2. Pray that we can recognise God's presence and companionship in our lives. May we find moments of communion with God in our daily routines and activities.

  3. Pray for those among us who may be feeling disheartened or hopeless, may they find comfort and encouragement in the knowledge of God's abiding presence. Pray that God will help us to hold onto the hope that He is always at work, even in the midst of our struggles.

Last Week's Sunday Service Attendance (5/05/2024)

English Cantonese Mandarin
Sunday Service 55 159 47
Prayer Meeting - 8 14
Children Sunday School 20 - 19

Next Week's Roster (19 May 2024)

Chairperson: Combined Service

Speaker: Rev. ET Wong

Singspiration: Combined Worship Team

Interpretor: Nixon Fong

Committee on Duty: Sunny Ha

WELCOME TO HWC ENGLISH SERVICE (5 MAY 2024)

Chairperson: Marco Yu

Speaker: Rev. ET Wong

Singspiration: Shirley Ho

Committee on Duty: Sally Mok

Proclamation
Praise the LORD.
Sing to the LORD a new song,
his praise in the assembly of his faithful people.
Let Israel rejoice in their Maker;
let the people of Zion be glad in their King.
(Psalm 149:1-2)

Opening Prayer

Singspiration

Ten Commandments

Bible Moments

Scripture Reading
2 Timothy 3:14-17

Sermon
Growing Higher

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. 30th Anniversary Celebration Dinner The long-awaited 30th-anniversary celebration is approaching. Here are some arrangements for worship and dinner on that day (19/5). Please take note:

    a) The three congregations will hold a combined worship service starting at 10 am. As there will be visiting pastors from other churches, the designated caring parking spaces at the main entrance will be reserved. The row of parking spaces opposite will be reserved for guest pastors. Brothers and sisters are kindly requested to park their cars at the back and across the church. Thank you for your cooperation.

    b) The celebration dinner will take place with 27 tables at the Panmure Imperial Palace Restaurant, starting at 5:30 pm. There will be exciting performances and games. Please arrive on time. Seating arrangements have been made, please follow the seating plan ( will be posted at the entrance of the restaurant). Thank you for your cooperation.

    c) Due to limited parking spaces at the restaurant, please arrange transportation in advance and carpool if possible to save time and fuel.

    d) As for the dinner arrangements, tea will be provided, so please do not bring your own beverages.

  3. As we gear up for the celebration of our church's 30th anniversary, Pastor ET has arranged two special sessions during our TNT time. Today, we invite you to join us, where we will delve into the story of Pastor Andrew Gih, the founder of ECF. Learn about his journey, his struggles, and the faith that propelled him to serve God faithfully. Next Sunday, we will continue our journey through history as we focus on the story of HWC. Discover the trials and triumphs that have defined our church over the past three decades. We encourage all members to attend.

Prayer Items for the Week

  1. Thank the Lord for leading our church to grow roots in the East Auckland area for thirty years, spreading the gospel from the local Cantonese community to the English and Mandarin-speaking communities. May the Lord use the combined worship service and dinner on the 19th of May for the thirtieth anniversary to unite the three congregations as one, accompanied by the love of the Lord, passing on His teachings, and establishing a healthy church that loves God and loves people.

  2. Pray that each member of our congregation would develop a hunger for God's Word, seeking its guidance in every aspect of life. Pray for open hearts and receptive spirits as we study and meditate on Scripture individually and corporately.

  3. Pray for our church leaders, that they may be equipped and empowered by the Holy Spirit to faithfully teach and preach the Word, leading us into a deeper understanding of God's truth.

Last Week's Sunday Service Attendance (28/04/2024)

English Cantonese Mandarin
Sunday Service 62 143 55
Prayer Meeting - 8/108 11
Children Sunday School 17 - 14

Next Week's Roster (12 May 2024)

Chairperson: Nixon Fong

Speaker: Herman Yeung

Singspiration: Timothy Yeung

Committee on Duty: Nixon Fong