Chairperson: Amy Tong
Speaker: Herman Yeung
Singspiration: Rebecca Ho
Committee on Duty: Emily Tsang
Proclamation
When Jacob awoke from his sleep, he thought, “Surely the Lord is in this place, and I was not aware of it.” He was afraid and said, “How awesome is this place! This is none other than the house of God; this is the gate of heaven.”
(Genesis 28:16-17)
Opening Prayer
Singspiration
Apostles Creed
Bible Moments
Scripture Reading
Matthew 25:1-13
Sermon
Readiness
Response Hymn
Holy Communion
Doxology
Benediction
Threefold Amen
Announcements
A warm welcome to everyone who joined us this morning. We are delighted to see you all.
57th Baptism will be held on 20/04 as a combined service for all three congregations. For those who want to be baptised, please contact any Deacon, Pastor or your Small Group Leader. The deadline is 09/03. All baptism applicants are required to have their nurturing course completed. Once an application is received, baptism class will be arranged and the deacons will meet with you to confirm your faith. Please also contact us if you would like to have your church membership transferred to HWC or would like to have child dedication.
Children's Sunday School - Children's Sunday School will resume today, from 10:45 AM to 12:00 PM. The program is designed for children aged 3 to 11 years old. Parents with children joining this year, if your child has not been registered before or if any information needs to be updated, please contact Emily Tsang.
We are also looking for helpers to assist with children aged 3 to 7 years old. If you enjoy caring for children and are willing to serve in this ministry, please contact Emily for more details.
Aspire Together 2025: Thank you to everyone who participated in Part 2 of our Aspire Together workshop last week! Today, we will be holding the third and final session. This workshop will focus on refining and prioritising the aspirations and ideas we explored together. We encourage you to join us as we take the next step forward. We look forward to seeing you there!
For those who would like to revisit the presentation and the six aspiration examples we discussed, please see the following link: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/17CaqNF9vd3HrSDd8szCthTWBSjI435FE?usp=sharing.
Men Support Group: Hi everyone! Our next MSG will be soccer/football. Low stakes friendly games. Welcome all ages and skill levels. At BBI's cloud on Sunday March 9th, 2pm to 3pm.
Community Service: On Saturday 8 March from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, an electronic waste recycling company will collect electronic parts in any condition in the church carpark. Please see the posters to learn what they will collect. Flyers are also printed for you to take home if needed. No fee will be charged to our church members.
HWC Financial Overview-Consolidated Income & Expense Report January 2025
*Income:
(General & Thanksgiving 00) $35,423
(Building 01) $ 1,420
(Mission 02+03) $ 1,460
(Others) $ 3,001
Bank Balance as of January: $696,174
Mission News
Pray for the Missions Goals of All Three Congregations: Pray that each congregation embraces the Great Commission in the new year, focusing not only on local outreach but also on the needs of missionaries and the gospel's reach to distant places. May the gospel be proclaimed to the ends of the earth!
S & C: Praise God for the successful Christmas event—a grand banquet with 30 tables—where families enjoyed a life education gathering centered on family happiness. Give thanks for the home group members who are now supporting a couple to evangelize in other towns.
H & P: Praise God for the opportunity during Christmas to share the story of Jesus' birth and His love at a public school with 1,600 students and teachers, despite the school's Buddhist background. Give thanks for His protection during a car accident that left their vehicle severely damaged. Pray for H’s continued recovery and the smooth handling of post-accident procedures.
Reverend Janet Tam: After a busy Christmas period, she is now preparing to release a long-anticipated gospel booklet in English and Sinhala. Pray for its impact. She is also planning to establish the first Chinese children’s and youth orchestra in the area as a tool for musical discipleship and pre-evangelism. Pray for God’s guidance.
H & Y: Serving in a remote Islamic area as international students, they are protected by their academic excellence and support from their teachers despite suspicions about their purpose. Pray for provision amidst rising living costs and rent increases. Remember them as their visas expire in March and they need renewal. Pray for protection as two colleagues were deported last year.
Pastor James & Jessica Che: Pray for their ministry and health as they return to serve in New Zealand.
Nicholas Yao: Pray for strength and guidance as he transitions to ministry in Wellington after the summer. May God help him adapt quickly to the new environment.
Prayer Items
Pray for Our Church Leaders – Ask God to grant wisdom, unity, and discernment to our pastors and deacons, especially in the recruitment of a senior pastor. May He guide the process and provide the right shepherd for our church.
Pray for Children’s Sunday School – Pray for God’s blessing on the preparation and teaching of Children’s Sunday School this year. May the teachers be equipped with wisdom and patience, and may the children grow in faith and understanding of God’s Word.
Pray for the Final Aspire Together Workshop – As we come to the final session, pray for clarity, wisdom, and unity as we refine and prioritise the aspirations discussed. May God guide us in shaping the future direction of our ministry.
Pray for the Message – Pray that we will be reminded to stay prepared and faithful, for we do not know the day or hour of Christ’s return. Pray that we will live with watchfulness, wisdom, and readiness in our walk with God.
Last Week's Sunday Service Attendance (23 February 2025)
| English | Cantonese (East) | Cantonese (North Shore) | Mandarin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday Service | 42 | 159 | 34 | 66 |
| Prayer Meeting | 44 | 9/104 | 5 | 12 |
| Children Sunday School | - | 18 | 4 | 18 |
Next Week's Roster (9 March 2025)
Chairperson: Marco Yu
Speaker: ET Wong
Singspiration: Charlie Mak & Boaz Wong
Committee on Duty: Vincent Chan