Chairperson: Vincent Chan
Speaker: Pastor ET Wong
Singspiration: Rebecca Ho
Committee on Duty: Sunny Ha
Proclamation
Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth, burst into jubilant song with music;
make music to the Lord with the harp, with the harp and the sound of singing,
with trumpets and the blast of the ram’s horn—shout for joy before the Lord, the King.
(Psalm 98:4-6)
Opening Prayer
Singspiration
The Lord’s Prayer
Bible Moments
Scripture Reading
Leviticus 1:1–9
Sermon
Honouring God with Gifts
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. We thank the Lord that at the Special General Meeting on 31 August, the updated version of the church constitution was successfully adopted. The Deacon Board is grateful for everyone’s active participation, support, and concern for the matters of God’s household. The next step will be to re-register the church in accordance with the new regulations.
3. We thank the Lord for His leading. The new term of deacons officially began on 1 September. The ministry assignments are as follows:
Chairperson: Cassandra Lee
Vice Chairperson: Anshun Wong
Treasurer: Daisy Pun
Media: Anshun Wong
General: Tina Wong
Mission: Currently vacant, temporarily overseen by the pastoral team
Congregation Representatives:
Cantonese: Daisy Pun & Tina Wong
Mandarin: Anshun Wong
English: Cassandra Lee
We sincerely thank the previous term of deacons for their faithful service and selfless dedication over the past two years. May the Lord Himself remember their love and labour. We also pray that God’s gracious hand will continue to keep and guide the new deacons, so that they may serve humbly, support one another, work in harmony, and fulfill their responsibilities to the glory of His name. We ask for your care, understanding, and ongoing support in prayer, as together we build up a church after God’s own heart.
The commissioning service for the new deacons will take place during the Combined Service on 5 October.
4. Mission Month Response: Praise the Lord! As of now, we have received 29 response forms—glory be to God! In terms of faith pledge commitments: M3: $1,975; M4: $7,275.
Please continue to pray for our church’s heart for missions, that God would stir more brothers and sisters to join together in mission work.
The deadline for response forms is 30 September 2025. Please submit your form via the QR code on the Missions notice board or the link below. Let us respond in faith to God’s call and participate together in the expansion of His kingdom!
https://forms.gle/Z4seTs3FkWKbcVP36
5. Roof Replacement Project Update: The contractor recently set up scaffolding by the kitchen exterior wall to measure the roof dimensions for material purchase. Please take care when passing through this area and remind children to keep away for safety.
6. Prayer for Steve: Please continue to keep Steve in prayer as he awaits his PET scan to confirm the next stage of treatment. Pray for God’s peace to guard his heart, for strength in body and spirit, and for wisdom for the medical team. Also pray for Grace, that she may be sustained with comfort and encouragement.
Giving
Let us remember the joy of giving and the blessings it brings to both the giver and the receiver. Tithe offering is a duty of all Christians. By giving, we honour God and fulfill His work through our church. May God bless the offering we willingly give. For more details on how you can give, please visit our church website: https://holywordchurch.org.nz/en/giving.
Prayer Items
Leviticus Sermon Series – Pray that God will use the upcoming 10-sermon journey through Leviticus to deepen our understanding of holiness and worship. May the first message, “Honouring God with Gifts” (Lev. 1–3), help us respond to God with grateful and obedient hearts.
New Deacons – Pray for the newly elected deacons, that God will grant them wisdom, humility, and strength as they serve the church faithfully and lead by example.
Upcoming Baptism – Pray for those preparing for baptism, that their faith may be strengthened, their testimony be a blessing to many, and that the service would glorify God.
Steve – Pray for God’s peace to guard his heart, for strength in body and spirit, and for wisdom for the medical team. Also pray for Grace, that she may be sustained with comfort and encouragement.
Last Week's Sunday Service Attendance (31 August 2025)
| Combined | |
|---|---|
| Sunday Service | 230 |
| Prayer Meeting | 5 |
| Children Sunday School | 37 |
Next Week's Roster (14 September 2025)
Chairperson: Nixon Fong
Speaker: Pastor Herman Yeung
Singspiration: Edmund Wong
Committee on Duty: Emily Tsang