Chairperson: Marco Yu
Speaker: ET Wong
Singspiration: Charlie Mak, Boaz Wong
Committee on Duty: Nixon Fong
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 111:1 - 3)
Opening Prayer
Singspiration
Apostles Creed
Scripture Reading
Matthew 5:20-48
Sermon
Exceeding Righteousness
Response Hymn
Closing Prayer
Doxology
Benediction
Threefold Amen
Announcements
A warm welcome to everyone who joined us this morning. We are delighted to see you all.
Considering the importance of the Senior Pastor position, the deacon board has decided, after thorough discussions, deliberations, and prayers, to pursue an internal appointment process rather than external recruitment. Currently, we are actively communicating with the relevant pastors. We earnestly ask everyone to continue praying for the Senior Pastor appointment process, seeking God's guidance and His perfect will to be accomplished. The deacon board will provide updates as soon as there are further developments. Thank you, brothers and sisters, for your care, prayers, and support!
Chinese Learning Workshop Enrollment
First Semester: 8/2 - 29/3 (Saturdays), 8 Classes
Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Location: Church Extension
Registration Deadline: 19/1 (Sunday)
Requirements Ages 5 and above, able to hold a pen, and can communicate in Cantonese
Fee: $40
For more details, please contact KC Li or Mrs. Ha.
If you wish to register, please fill out the registration form at the usher's table.
Overseas Mission and Hardship Fund Financial Report for December 2024
| Overseas Mission | Hardship | |
|---|---|---|
| Previous Month Closing Balance | 12,086.86 | 1,748.72 |
| Donation Income | 16,270.00 | 100.00 |
| Interest Income | 19.02 | 2.47 |
| Bank Balance as of 31 Dec 2024 | 2,845.88 | 1,851.19 |
The Overseas Missions Fund was distributed as planned in December 2024 as follows:
Missionaries: $7,300 to support S & C, $6,800 to support H & P, $6,300 to support H & Y, and $4,700 to support Reverend Janet Tam.
$430 to support the Word of Life ministry at China Graduate School of Theology.
Total expenditure: $25,530.
5. Pastor Herman is away preaching at Chinese Alliance Christian Church (CACC) this morning.
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
Refer to the Mission Prayer News above.
Last Week's Sunday Service Attendance (5 January 2025)
| English | Cantonese (East) | Cantonese (North Shore) | Mandarin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday Service | 49 | 135 | 29 | 50 |
| Prayer Meeting | - | 6 | 4 | 10 |
| Children Sunday School | 15 | - | - | 20 |
Next Week's Roster (19 January 2025)
Chairperson: Vincent Chan
Speaker: ET Wong
Singspiration: Timothy Yeung
Committee on Duty: Sunny Ha