WELCOME TO HWC ENGLISH SERVICE (9 JUNE 2024)

Chairperson: Marco Yu

Speaker: Reverend ET Wong

Singspiration: Timothy Yeung

Committee on Duty: Sally Che

Proclamation
I will praise you, Lord, with all my heart; before the “gods” I will sing your praise. I will bow down toward your holy temple and will praise your name for your unfailing love and your faithfulness, for you have so exalted your solemn decree that it surpasses your fame.
(Psalm 138:1-2)

Opening Prayer

Singspiration

Ten Commandments

Scripture Reading
Psalm 1

Sermon
Choose Your Paths

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. The 30th 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

  3. Ultimate Small Group Quiz 2024:

    Small groups will be combining on Friday 12th July to do our annual ultimate quiz showdown where your knowledge of brothers and sisters in the church will be put to the test.

    Please fill out the form in the link below and be as honest as you can.

    https://forms.gle/c49vVgSvYLVEKSY27

  4. Equip Conference 2025 (Equip North) is a transformative event designed to train attendees to understand and teach the Word of God. The conference runs from Monday, 30th December 2024, 9:00 AM to Friday, 3rd January 2025, 2:00 PM at One Tree Hill College, Penrose, Auckland. There is an early bird registration discounts by signing up before June. The conference also provides excellent kids and youth programs, so you can bring the whole family to learn more about God and His Word. For more information and registration, please visit the official website: https://www.equipconference.org.nz.

  5. MSG - Car care 101 with Vincent & Bradley
    Join us for Men's Support Group where we are learning how to clean and maintain a car. How to clean, detail, polish, change oil, change tyre, etc .
    Location: Vincent's house at 16 Feeny Cresent, East Tamaki
    When: Sunday 2pm, 16/06/2024
    Register your interest here!


Mission News

  1. Remember S & C's children. Their older daughter, Eva, has been studying in New Zealand and currently living with her grandparents. Please pray for her adaptation being away from her parents and for her studies. Also, remember their younger son, Elias, for his education in the mission field.

  2. H & P are currently teaching Chinese and English classes in their community and online mission courses. They have also started a new ministry to evangelise the local Burmese people. Pray that the Lord will help this unreached group turn to Him!

  3. Reverend Janet Tam continues to serve in her church and Smile Lanka. She also occasionally visits the city of Galle. Pray for the Lord to strengthen her. Please also remember the local residents: Colombo experienced a century's worst rainstorm last Sunday, flooding many homes. About 20 church families were affected. Pray that the Lord will help the government implement emergency measures to aid the citizens in need.

  4. Pray for H & Y's busy ministry and studies. Remember their health and ask the Lord to grant them strong bodies to serve Him!

  5. Remember Pastor James Che and his wife, who are tirelessly serving the Lord. They are currently preparing to return to Africa for missionary work. Pray that the Lord will protect their journey.


Prayer Items for the Week

  1. Let us seek guidance and strength from God to choose the path of righteousness in our lives. Ask God for wisdom to discern right from wrong, and may our hearts be filled with courage to walk the path of truth.

  2. Let's come together to find our love for God's Word again. May we crave the teachings and guidance it offers, and let it fill us up spiritually. Pray for us to open our hearts to its truths, so we can grow and change for the better.

  3. Pray for our small group leaders. Ask for wisdom, patience, and strength as they navigate the needs and challenges of their groups. May they be empowered by the Holy Spirit to lead with humility and grace, always pointing others towards God.


Last Week's Sunday Service Attendance (02/06/2024)

English Cantonese Mandarin
Sunday Service 53 155 50
Prayer Meeting 35 6 16
Children Sunday School 27 - 15

Next Week's Roster (16 June 2024)

Chairperson: Jason Chow

Speaker: Pastor Herman Yeung

Singspiration: Rebecca Ho

Committee on Duty: Nixon Fong

WELCOME TO HWC ENGLISH SERVICE (2 JUNE 2024)

Chairperson: Amy Tong

Speaker: Pastor Herman Yeung

Singspiration: Shirley Ho

Committee on Duty: Vincent Chan

Proclamation
Praise the LORD.
Praise the LORD, you his servants;
praise the name of the LORD.
Let the name of the LORD be praised,
both now and forevermore.
From the rising of the sun to the place where it sets,
the name of the LORD is to be praised.
(Psalm 113:1-3)

Opening Prayer

Singspiration

Ten Commandments

Bible Moments

Scripture Reading
2 Timothy 1:1-7

Sermon
Rekindle the Gift of God

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. 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. 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


Prayer Items for the Week

  1. Pray for those struggling in their faith. Ask God to rekindle their love for Him and to provide strength, hope, and clarity. Pray that they feel His presence and find renewal in His Word and in our fellowship.

  2. Pray for the children's ministry of the church. Ask God to grant our leaders and volunteers wisdom, love, and creativity to nurture the children's spiritual growth. May God open the hearts of the children to His teachings and protect them always, and bless their families, strengthening their faith and unity.

  3. Pray for our collective desire to grow deeper into the Word of God. Pray that we develop a hunger for His teachings, gain wisdom and understanding, and apply His truths to our daily lives.


Last Week's Sunday Service Attendance (26/05/2024)

English Cantonese Mandarin
Sunday Service 48 152 44
Prayer Meeting 32 8 11
Children Sunday School 23 - 8

Next Week's Roster (9 June 2024)

Chairperson: Marco Yu

Speaker: Rev. ET Wong

Singspiration: Timothy Yeung

Committee on Duty: Sally Che