WELCOME TO HWC ENGLISH SERVICE (09 March 2025)

Chairperson: Marco Yu

Speaker: ET Wong

Singspiration: Charlie Mak & Boaz Wong

Committee on Duty: Vincent Chan

Proclamation
 Yet a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in the Spirit and in truth, for they are the kind of worshipers the Father seeks. God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in the Spirit and in truth.
(John 4:23-24)

Opening Prayer

Singspiration

Apostles Creed

Scripture Reading
Luke 6:27-38

Sermon
Living Out Love

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. 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 today. 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. 

  3. Aspire Together 2025 Prayer Meeting: After the service today, we will be holding a special Aspire Together prayer meeting. Join us for a morning tea, a time of fellowship, and a dedicated time of prayer as we seek God’s direction, growth, and commitment for our church. Everyone is welcome! Hope to see you there.

  4. HWC Financial Overview-Consolidated Income & Expense Report February 2025 

*Income:

(General & Thanksgiving 00) $44,560

(Building 01) $1,200

(Mission 02+03) $ 1,568

(Others) $ 2,359

Bank Balance as of January: $704,634

Mission News

  1. Mission Department Leadership – Pray for the development of the Mission Department, as the position of mission department head has been vacant for a long time. May God provide the right leader.

  2. S & C’s Ministry – Pray for S & C as they serve in their local mission field. Their ministry includes shepherding believers and co-workers, preaching, leading Bible study groups, and sharing the gospel with unbelieving parents.

  3. H & P’s Outreach – Praise God! Over 20 people have registered for the newly launched Growing Participator Approach (GPA) language learning method. Pray that God will use this language training to bless many. Also, the Mission Home is now open for registration—pray that God will lead more mission-minded believers to sign up, take on the challenge, and expand His kingdom.

  4. Rev. Janet Tam – Praise God that the mission fund for last year has been fully provided! Please also pray for her father’s knee degeneration, asking for God’s healing.

  5. H & Y’s Visa – Continue to pray for H & Y’s visa application as they serve in their local mission field. May God open doors for them.

  6. James and Jessica Che – Pray for James and Jessica as they serve at Evangelical Formosan Church of North Shore. Jessica will take on a ministry role there—pray for God’s guidance and strength as they labour in the harvest field.

  7. Nicholas Yao’s Campus Ministry in Wellington – Nicholas and his team conducted a large student survey during the semester’s start, reaching 2,242 students, with 646 expressing interest in hearing the gospel. Additionally, 100 Christian students showed interest in learning how to share their faith. This week, they are beginning follow-ups with those interested. Pray for Nicholas as he enters this busy season of ministry—may God strengthen him!

Prayer Items

  1. Spiritual Growth – Pray for both personal and church-wide spiritual growth. May we deepen our relationship with God, grow in faith, and live out His truth in our daily lives.

  2. Investing in the Next Generation – Ask for wisdom and commitment as we disciple and nurture the next generation. Pray that young people will develop strong, Christ-centred faith and a heart for God's kingdom.

  3. Building a Welcoming, Loving Community – Pray that our church will be a place of genuine love and belonging. Ask God to break down barriers of isolation and help us build deeper, Christ-centred relationships.

Last Week's Sunday Service Attendance (2 March 2025)

English Cantonese (East) Cantonese (North Shore) Mandarin
Sunday Service 55 169 34 57
Prayer Meeting 35 7 3 11
Children Sunday School 28 - 3 17

Next Week's Roster (16 March 2025)

Chairperson: Jason Chow

Speaker: Pastor Barry Lee

Singspiration: Edmond Wong

Committee on Duty: Sally Che

WELCOME TO HWC ENGLISH SERVICE (02 March 2025)

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

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

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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

  1. 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!

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. Pastor James & Jessica Che: Pray for their ministry and health as they return to serve in New Zealand.

  7. 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

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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