WELCOME TO HWC ENGLISH SERVICE (13 OCTOBER 2024)

Chairperson: Vincent Chan

Speaker: Herman Yeung

Singspiration: English Worship Team

Committee on Duty: Emily Tsang

Proclamation
Sing to the Lord a new song; sing to the Lord, all the earth.
Sing to the Lord, praise his name;  proclaim his salvation day after day.   
 Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous deeds among all peoples.
   For great is the Lord and most worthy of praise; he is to be feared above all gods.
 (Psalm 96:1-4)     

Opening Prayer   
Singspiration

Scripture Reading
2 Timothy 2:14-26 

Sermon
Vessels for God’s Use

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. North Shore Cantonese Worship Launch Ceremony: In response to the Great Commission and the call for shepherding the flock in the North Shore, our church will hold the "North Shore Cantonese Worship Launch Ceremony" on October 20, 2024, at 3:30 p.m. All are welcome to join and witness the Lord's grace together. For more details, please refer to the poster. (https://www.facebook.com/share/p/bwoWwNbHwTF1DW9B/) 

  3.  Smile Lanka Urgent Appeal: In response to their urgent financial needs two months ago, the church has advanced the amount we support them with this year to help them in the short term. We are now conducting a new round of fundraising for the brothers and sisters to respond to the needs in Lanka. For details, please refer to the information sheet, which includes their vision and methods for donations. Please remember their needs. 

    a) The Overseas Missions account at the church can collect donations for Smile Lanka. Please deposit your contributions into the Overseas Mission Fund account by October 15, 2024. Account name: “Overseas Mission Fund,” BNZ account number: 02-0108-0014295-67. Please specify "Smile Lanka."

    b) Cash Donations: The Missions Department will place cash donation boxes at the usher’s desk on the Sundays of October 6 and 13 to collect heartfelt contributions from the brothers and sisters.

  4. Overseas Mission and Hardship Fund Financial Report for September 2024

Overseas Mission Hardship
Balance Last Month 5,232.69 1,510.17
Donations 5,020.00 30.00
Interest 12.00 2.76
Balance on 30 Sep 2024 10,264.69 1,542.93

Mission News

  1. S & C: After the busy summer school activities, pray that the Lord will help them regain strength in rest.

  2. H & P: Their mission home has started classes. Pray for the students' adaptation and learning, and for the newly established local youth fellowship. Remember the many non-believing young people, and pray for the Lord's salvation!

  3. Janet Tam has returned to Hong Kong to report on her work and will be sharing the needs of Sri Lanka with other churches. Pray that the Lord will use her!

  4. H & Y: Give thanks! Their daughter and Y's mother have also flown to the mission field to visit them, bringing much joy. Pray for the new believers and friends H & Y have encountered, asking the Lord to strengthen and comfort them. In September, they will need to host a short-term mission team from the U.S. Pray for the Lord's strength and peace!

  5. James Che and his wife have safely returned to Ethiopia to strengthen the believers in the church. Please pray for the smooth registration of the local church and remember the financial needs of the church there!

  6. Nicholas Yao: The student retreat was successfully held. Pray that the Lord will establish the participants' faith and help them rely more on God. Also, pray for the spiritual atmosphere on campus, asking God to prevent heresies from entering the school.

Prayer Items

  1. Pray for wisdom in understanding and sharing God's Word: Ask God to help us avoid arguments and handle His truth with care.

  2. Pray for strength to turn away from sin and live righteously: Ask God to help us pursue faith, love, and peace in our lives.

  3. Pray for gentleness in guiding others: Ask God to give us kindness when teaching those who may not understand the truth, hoping they will turn to Him.

Last Week's Sunday Service Attendance (06/10/2024)

Combined
Sunday Service 229
Prayer Meeting 7
Children Sunday School 33

Next Week's Roster (20 October 2024)

Chairperson: Marco Yu

Speaker: E Ting Wong

Singspiration: Herman Yeung

Committee on Duty: Vincent Chan

WELCOME TO HWC 56th COMBINED BAPTISM SERVICE (6 OCTOBER 2024)

Chairperson: Nixon Fong

Speaker: ET Wong

Singspiration: English Worship Team

Committee on Duty: Desmond Lee

Proclamation
Praise the Lord, my soul;
    all my inmost being, praise his holy name.
Praise the Lord, my soul,
    and forget not all his benefits
(Psalm 103:1-2)

Opening Prayer

Singspiration

Scripture Reading
 Colossians 2:6-15

Sermon
Living in Christ

Induction of New Members

Testimonies

Testimonies Booklet

Baptism

Children Dedication

Choral Offering

Holy Communion

Doxology

Benediction

Threefold Amen

Gifting

Announcements

Photos

Announcements

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

  2. North Shore Cantonese Worship Launch Ceremony: In response to the Great Commission and the call for shepherding the flock in the North Shore, our church will hold the "North Shore Cantonese Worship Launch Ceremony" on October 20, 2024, at 3:30 p.m. All are welcome to join and witness the Lord's grace together. For more details, please refer to the poster. (https://www.facebook.com/share/p/bwoWwNbHwTF1DW9B/) 

  3.  Community Activity Group: As a community church, we provide a space for brothers and sisters, as well as people from within and outside the community, to engage in activities and build friendships, promoting physical, mental, and spiritual health and well-being. Activity items include table tennis, board games, card games, and tea gatherings. Dates: November 14, 21, 28, and December 5, 2024 (with a break from December to January; resuming on February 13, 2025). Time: Every Thursday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.; Location: Church fellowship hall and dining area.

  4. Overseas Missions (M4): A total of $17,040.00 has been received for the pledge commitments by the deadline. Thank the Lord! The budget for M4 this year is $30,700.00. Please continue to remember the needs of the missionaries and pray for those who have made faith promises, asking the Lord to strengthen and accept our commitments of faith. 

  5. Smile Lanka Urgent Appeal: In response to their urgent financial needs two months ago, the church has advanced the amount we support them with this year to help them in the short term. We are now conducting a new round of fundraising for the brothers and sisters to respond to the needs in Lanka. For details, please refer to the information sheet, which includes their vision and methods for donations. Please remember their needs. 

    a) The Overseas Missions account at the church can collect donations for Smile Lanka. Please deposit your contributions into the Overseas Mission Fund account by October 15, 2024. Account name: “Overseas Mission Fund,” BNZ account number: 02-0108-0014295-67. Please specify "Smile Lanka."

    b) Cash Donations: The Missions Department will place cash donation boxes at the usher’s desk on the Sundays of October 6 and 13 to collect heartfelt contributions from the brothers and sisters.

Mission News

  1. S & C: After the busy summer school activities, pray that the Lord will help them regain strength in rest.

  2. H & P: Their mission home has started classes. Pray for the students' adaptation and learning, and for the newly established local youth fellowship. Remember the many non-believing young people, and pray for the Lord's salvation!

  3. Janet Tam has returned to Hong Kong to report on her work and will be sharing the needs of Sri Lanka with other churches. Pray that the Lord will use her!

  4. H & Y: Give thanks! Their daughter and Y's mother have also flown to the mission field to visit them, bringing much joy. Pray for the new believers and friends H & Y have encountered, asking the Lord to strengthen and comfort them. In September, they will need to host a short-term mission team from the U.S. Pray for the Lord's strength and peace!

  5. James Che and his wife have safely returned to Ethiopia to strengthen the believers in the church. Please pray for the smooth registration of the local church and remember the financial needs of the church there!

  6. Nicholas Yao: The student retreat was successfully held. Pray that the Lord will establish the participants' faith and help them rely more on God. Also, pray for the spiritual atmosphere on campus, asking God to prevent heresies from entering the school.

Prayer Items

  1. May the Lord bless the three baptism candidates, two new members, and two families participating in the children's dedication today. May they grow in faith, learning to love God and serve others.

  2. As the North Shore Cantonese Worship holds its inauguration celebration on October 20, we thank the Lord for hearing our prayers. May the Gospel spread throughout the Cantonese community in the North Shore.

  3. As we discuss "Living in Christ" in Colossians 2:6-15, may the Holy Spirit help us understand our identity in Christ and His grace in our lives.

Last Week's Sunday Service Attendance (29/09/2024)

English Cantonese Mandarin
Sunday Service 60 152 50
Prayer Meeting - 6 16
Children Sunday School 15 - 17

Next Week's Roster (13 October 2024)

Chairperson: Vincent Chan

Speaker: Herman Yeung

Singspiration: Rebecca Ho

Committee on Duty: Emily Tsang