WELCOME TO HWC ENGLISH SERVICE (26 MAY 2024)

Chairperson: Vincent Chan

Speaker: Timothy Sze

Singspiration: Charlie Mak

Committee on Duty: Emily Tsang

Proclamation
Praise the LORD.
I will extol the LORD with all my heart
in the council of the upright and in the assembly.
Great are the works of the Lord;
they are pondered by all who delight in them.
Glorious and majestic are his deeds,
and his righteousness endures forever.
(Psalm 66:1-2)

Opening Prayer

Singspiration

Ten Commandments

Scripture Reading
Exodus 32:1-20

Sermon
The Golden Calf

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. Reverend David Pao public revival meeting will be held from July 5 to July 7 at 7:30 PM at our church. The sessions will be conducted in Cantonese without translation. For more details, please refer to the poster. Additionally, Reverend David Pao will be preaching at the Cantonese Sunday service on the morning of July 7.

  3. Cantonese Congregation Farewell Party for Pastor Ivan Hui: We thank the Lord for guiding Pastor Ivan and his family in serving our congregation faithfully for over four years, shepherding the flock with dedication. To express our gratitude to Pastor Ivan, a farewell party will be held today (26/5) after the Cantonese service. Brothers and sisters, please reserve time to attend.

  4. The church anniversary celebration has successfully concluded. Photos and videos from the day can be viewed and downloaded for keepsake by clicking the following links:

    a) Morning combined worship https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/15BefCy5kuPcQDxTywMXT9GyT1GGt3Oc7?usp=sharing

    b) Background scenery photos

    https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1nt4l-A050utWzs227lwcZCs-OH0NxMyD?usp=sharing

    c) Evening banquet activities

    https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1AZgUMp7xCq74Ki-ibOVvM5S0sryXhmpw?usp=sharing

  5. Today at TNT, we have invited Sunny Ha to share about his recent short-term mission trip. We look forward to hearing his experiences and the impact of his journey.

  6. Finance Department: Financial Report - April 2024

    HWC Financial Overview-Consolidated Income & Expense Report April 2024

April Actual Actual as of this month
Total Income 40,712 40,712
Total Expenditure 31,981 31,981
Net Surplus/(Deficit) 8,731 8,731

*April Income:

  • General & Thanksgiving (00) - $34,832

  • Building (01) - $1,240

  • Mission (02) - $2,800

  • Others - $1,840

Bank Balance as of April: $696,259

Prayer Items for the Week

  1. We give thanks for our church's 30th anniversary last week. Please pray for continued blessings, growth, and unity within our church. May we be guided by God's wisdom and love as we move forward together, serving our community and spreading His word.

  2. Pray for Nic who has started his ministry with Student Life. The first two weeks have been an emotional rollercoaster. In the midst of the highs and lows, may he find solace in the unwavering presence of Jesus. Pray for strength, resilience, and a steadfast faith that anchors his heart in Jesus through every twist and turn.

  3. Thank the Lord for leading Pastor Ivan to serve in our church four years ago. We pray that the Lord will be with him, enabling him to take care of his family with peace of mind, and to be healthy in body, mind, and spirit, glorifying God and benefiting others.

Last Week's Sunday Service Attendance (19/05/2024)

Combined Service
Sunday Service 300
Prayer Meeting 13
Children Sunday School 36

Next Week's Roster (2 June 2024)

Chairperson: Amy Tong

Speaker: Pastor Herman Yeung

Singspiration: Shirley Ho

Committee on Duty: Vincent Chan

WELCOME TO HWC 30TH ANNIVERSARY COMBINED SERVICE (19 MAY 2024)

Chairperson: Cassandra Lee

Singspiration: Sean Wang

Speaker: Rev. ET Wong

Interpreter : Nixon Fong

Committee on Duty: Sunny Ha

WORSHIP

Prelude

The LORD in His Holy Temple

Proclamation
Psalm 98:4-6

Opening Prayer

Singspiration

Count the Blessings

Sharing

Prayer of Thanksgiving

Listening to God’s Word

Scripture Reading
1 Peter 2:1-12

Sermon
The Amazing Grace. An Amazing Church

Response

Choral Offering

Prayer of Response

Praise and Thanksgiving

Doxology

Benediction

Threefold Amen

Fellowship

Special Welcome

Announcement

Photos

Cake

Announcements

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

  2. 30th Anniversary Celebration Notices:

    • The church has prepared commemorative gifts for the anniversary, which can be collected by the entrance after the service. Each person is allowed to take only one, and please do not collect on behalf of others. However, parents may collect for their Sunday School children. Those who did not attend today's service can pick up their gifts next Sunday.

    • "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. After the service, photographers will be available on-site to take photos for everyone. Please follow the instructions and line up for the photos to speed up the process. Personal selfies can be taken afterward.

    • 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. 

    • The seating arrangements for the banquet have been organised. Attendees can click this link to find their table number. Additionally, the seating chart is on the kitchen noticeboard and will also be posted at the entrance of the banquet venue.

    • Photos from the anniversary service and banquet will be published in the 30th Anniversary Magazine, which will be printed and distributed later. In the meantime, the articles can be viewed on our website.

  3. Reverend David Pao public revival meeting will be held from July 5 to July 7 at 7:30 PM at our church. The sessions will be conducted in Cantonese without translation. For more details, please refer to the poster. Additionally, Reverend David Pao will be preaching at the Cantonese Sunday service on the morning of July 7.

  4. Cantonese Congregation Farewell Party for Pastor Ivan Hui: We thank the Lord for guiding Pastor Ivan and his family in serving our congregation faithfully for over four years, shepherding the flock with dedication. To express our gratitude to Pastor Ivan, a farewell party will be held next Sunday (26/5) after the Cantonese service. Brothers and sisters, please reserve time to attend.

  5. Cantonese Caring Department's Love Feast will be held after the Cantonese service on June 9, 2024, and you are welcome to invite family and friends to join. Participants are encouraged to bring their own utensils. Lunch cost is by donations. If you plan to attend, please sign up at the usher station by June 2, 2024.

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

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. We thank the Lord for guiding Pastor Ivan to our church in 2020 to shepherd the flock, allowing biblical teachings to be effectively disseminated through the internet during the COVID-19 pandemic. We are grateful for Pastor Ivan's theological guidance, which has firmly established our church on an Evangelical path. We also appreciate Pastor Ivan's efforts in nurturing and encouraging leaders to pass on and take up the mantle, enabling the church to grow in true love and mission. We pray that the Lord will be with Pastor Ivan, providing him with the peace to care for his family and ensuring his physical, mental, and spiritual well-being, to the glory of God and the benefit of others.

  3. Under the leadership of the church's Pastoral Search Committee, the process of hiring a pastor for the Cantonese congregation has begun. We pray that the Lord, who leads the church, will provide the most suitable pastor for the Cantonese congregation, so the flock may be shepherded and grow healthily.

  4. Please continue to pray for the war in Gaza. Israel has once again attacked the city of Rafah, causing hundreds of thousands of people to flee urgently. We earnestly ask the Lord to guide both sides to release hostages and cease the war, so that peace may be restored in Palestine.

Last Week's Sunday Service Attendance (12/05/2024)

English Cantonese Mandarin
Sunday Service 62 163 43
Prayer Meeting - 9/106 10
Children Sunday School 22 - 12

Next Week's Roster (26 May 2024)

Chairperson: Vincent Chan

Speaker: Rev. Timothy Sze

Singspiration: Charlie Mak

Committee on Duty: Emily Tsang