WELCOME TO HWC ENGLISH SERVICE (28 OCTOBER 2024)

Chairperson: Jason Chow

Speaker: Herman Yeung

Singspiration: Kenny Pau, Boaz Wong

Committee on Duty: Sally Che

Proclamation
Shout for joy to the LORD, all the earth. Worship the Lord with gladness; come before him with joyful songs.
 (Psalm 100:1-2)     

Opening Prayer

Singspiration

The Lord’s Prayer

Scripture Reading
2 Timothy 3:1-17

Sermon
Stand in the Difficult Times

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 North Shore Cantonese Worship has been established last Sunday, with a total of 112 attendees. May the North Shore Cantonese community grow in maturity, proclaim the Word of God, and continue the mission. (Link to the photos)

  3. The Finance Department will issue the donation amounts for the first half of the year in November for everyone to confirm. To ensure the correct name and email address on the donation receipt, those who are giving for the first time this year or have updated their email addresses, please send your IRD registered name and email address to accounts@holywordchurch.org.nz. If you have any questions, please contact Tony Yeung.

  4. Men Support Group (MSG): Sunday 24th November 2024, 2pm - 4pm

    Location: Robert's house

    Charlie will be leading a session on money and financial literacy. As this is a sensitive topic, we will go over what this means for a Christian and underline why and how we should spend our money. Please register using the form below:

    https://forms.gle/MxPqkBQxEKdngGBp6



Mission News

  1. S & C – Please pray urgently for S's visa application. It has been over six weeks and is still pending. May the Lord watch over His servant so that they can continue to be used by Him in the local area!

  2. H & P – Remember the students and parents from the community Chinese-English classes, as well as the youth group members. Many of them have not yet come to know the Lord. May the Lord help these students, parents, and youth to receive Christ's love!

  3. Pray for the fundraising for Pastor Tam's next two years of ministry. May the Lord provide for their needs!

  4. Give thanks for the ministry of H & Y! After years of hard work by missionaries, two friends have recently come to faith. Pray that the Lord will guard and strengthen their faith. Also, three friends who had previously rejected the gift of a Bible have now willingly accepted it and agreed to read it. Praise the Lord!

  5. After James Che and his wife finished shepherding two churches in Tanzania and Ethiopia, they visited relatives in Hong Kong and Shanghai and have now safely returned to New Zealand. Pray that the Lord grants them rest after their busy travels and protects their health!

  6. Nicholas Yao – During the mid-term break, Nicholas organized a boys' retreat with over 50 participants, including new believers, long-time Christians, and non-believers. They studied the Bible together, and we pray that all the students are built up in their faith. May the Lord use Nicholas’s ministry on the university campus to support those who are spiritually weak, help those in difficulty, and lead more unreached people to Christ.


Prayer Items

  1. Perseverance in Faith: Pray that we would stand firm in our faith during challenging times, avoiding the influences of those who lead us away from God’s truth and seeking strength in Christ to persevere.

  2. Guidance from Scripture: Ask God to help us hold tightly to the teachings of the Bible, relying on the wisdom of faithful teachers and the Word of God to navigate difficult situations and remain rooted in truth.

  3. Discernment and Wisdom: Pray for discernment to recognise harmful influences and wisdom to distance ourselves from them, so that we can live lives that honour God and reflect His love.


Last Week's Sunday Service Attendance (13/10/2024)

English Cantonese (East) Cantonese (North Shore) Mandarin
Sunday Service 47 153 112 45
Prayer Meeting 28 9 6 12
Children Sunday School 20 - 8 18

Next Week's Roster (03 November 2024)

Chairperson: Nixon Fong

Speaker: Herman Yeung

Singspiration: Timothy Yeung

Committee on Duty: Nixon Fong

WELCOME TO HWC ENGLISH SERVICE (20 OCTOBER 2024)

Chairperson: Amy Tong

Speaker: E Ting Wong

Singspiration: Herman Yeung

Committee on Duty: Vincent Chan

Proclamation
Clap your hands, all you nations;
shout to God with cries of joy.
For the LORD Most High is awesome,
the great King over all the earth.
 (Psalm 47:1-2)     

Opening Prayer

Singspiration

The Lord’s Prayer

Scripture Reading
2 Corinthians 8:7-15

Sermon
The Paradox of Wealth

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. The Finance Department will issue the donation amounts for the first half of the year in November for everyone to confirm. To ensure the correct name and email address on the donation receipt, those who are giving for the first time this year or have updated their email addresses, please send your IRD registered name and email address to accounts@holywordchurch.org.nz. If you have any questions, please contact Tony Yeung.

  3. Smile Lanka Urgent Appeal: The emergency fundraising for the Smile Lanka has reached its deadline. A total of $8,035.00 was raised through online and cash donations, and the full amount has been transferred to their account. Praise the Lord! Please continue to pray for their ministry! 

  4. 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" today, 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. (Link)



Mission News

  1. S & C – Please pray urgently for S's visa application. It has been over six weeks and is still pending. May the Lord watch over His servant so that they can continue to be used by Him in the local area!

  2. H & P – Remember the students and parents from the community Chinese-English classes, as well as the youth group members. Many of them have not yet come to know the Lord. May the Lord help these students, parents, and youth to receive Christ's love!

  3. Pray for the fundraising for Pastor Tam's next two years of ministry. May the Lord provide for their needs!

  4. Give thanks for the ministry of H & Y! After years of hard work by missionaries, two friends have recently come to faith. Pray that the Lord will guard and strengthen their faith. Also, three friends who had previously rejected the gift of a Bible have now willingly accepted it and agreed to read it. Praise the Lord!

  5. After James Che and his wife finished shepherding two churches in Tanzania and Ethiopia, they visited relatives in Hong Kong and Shanghai and have now safely returned to New Zealand. Pray that the Lord grants them rest after their busy travels and protects their health!

  6. Nicholas Yao – During the mid-term break, Nicholas organized a boys' retreat with over 50 participants, including new believers, long-time Christians, and non-believers. They studied the Bible together, and we pray that all the students are built up in their faith. May the Lord use Nicholas’s ministry on the university campus to support those who are spiritually weak, help those in difficulty, and lead more unreached people to Christ.


Prayer Items

  1. Gratitude for God's Provision – Pray that we would recognise that all we have comes from God, and thank Him for His provision in our lives.

  2. A Generous Heart – Ask God to help us grow in generosity, giving joyfully and sacrificially, knowing that true wealth is found in a heart that gives out of love for Him.

  3. Faith in God's Sufficiency – Pray for the faith to trust that when we give to God, He will continue to meet our needs and bless us abundantly in every area of life.


Last Week's Sunday Service Attendance (13/10/2024)

English Cantonese Mandarin
Sunday Service 39 146 49
Prayer Meeting 29 8/100 13
Children Sunday School 22 - 19

Next Week's Roster (27 October 2024)

Chairperson: Jason Chow

Speaker: Herman Yeung

Singspiration: Kenny Pau & Boaz Wong

Committee on Duty: Sally Che