Chairperson: Nixon Fong
Speaker: Pastor Herman Yeung
Singspiration: Edmund Wong
Committee on Duty: Emily Tsang
Proclamation
Praise the LORD.
I will extol the LORD with all my heart
in the council of the upright and in the assembly.
Great are the works of the LORD;
they are pondered by all who delight in them.
Glorious and majestic are his deeds,
and his righteousness endures forever.
(Psalm 111:1-3)
Opening Prayer
Singspiration
The Lord’s Prayer
Scripture Reading
Leviticus 4:27–31, 6:1–7
Sermon
Dealing with Sin and Guilt
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. Mission Month Response: We thank the Lord that so far we have received 30 response forms. In terms of faith pledges, the totals are: M3: $1,975; M4: $7,475. We give thanks for every response of faith!
If you have not yet submitted your response, we warmly invite you to join in—whether through prayer, participation, or giving, every response is precious. The deadline for response forms is 30 September 2025, and forms can be submitted via the QR code on the mission board or the link below:
https://forms.gle/Z4seTs3FkWKbcVP36
Let us joyfully and wholeheartedly respond to God’s call and offer ourselves for the expansion of His Kingdom!
3. Pastors at Preachers’ Conference: Pastor ET and Pastor Herman will be attending a Preachers’ Conference in Hastings from Tuesday to Friday this week. Please remember their journey, learning, and fellowship in your prayers, that the Lord may grant them safe travels, renewal, and encouragement through this time.
4. Special Overseas Mission and Hardship Fund Financial Report for August 2025
| Special Overseas Mission | Harship | |
|---|---|---|
| Previous Month Closing Balance | $6,647.72 | $2,806.44 |
| Donation Income | 960.00 | 0.00 |
| Interest Income | 4.64 | 1.84 |
| Bank Balance as of 31/08/2025 | 6,652.36 | 2,808.285 |
Note: Special Overseas Offering: As planned, the total amount of $960 raised between 3–17 August 2025 has been fully offered at the end of August to support the ministry of China Graduate School of Theology – Word of Life ministry.
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.
Mission News
Please pray for Mission Month responses: Thank the Lord for the brothers and sisters who have already submitted their response forms and given in faith. Pray that God would continue to move more people to participate wholeheartedly in mission work, responding in faith to His call and joining Him in advancing His kingdom.
Please pray for S & C: Ask the Lord to grant them wisdom and strength as they shepherd local leaders and coworkers. Remember their children—their daughter studying in New Zealand while living with her grandparents, and their son continuing his education in the mission field. Pray that God would watch over them and guide their growth. Also pray that as S & C serve, they may be surrounded by God’s love and presence, and find His support and strength especially in times of loneliness.
H & P have returned to the mission field to continue the unfinished work. Pray that the Lord will bless the new term of the community Chinese and English classes, as well as the Chinese course at the university activity center, using these opportunities to build connections with more children and students. Also pray that through the upcoming Mission Day on September 21, the Lord will raise up brothers and sisters in the church to join together in the work of evangelism and cross-cultural mission.
Please pray for Pastor Janet Tam: Her ministry schedule in the second half of the year is very full, including the Chinese church baptism in October, attending the 50th anniversary celebration of CBF in Thailand, returning to Hong Kong for ministry, and preparing for Christmas caroling in shopping malls in December. Pray that the Lord will grant her sufficient rest, wisdom, and strength to manage her time well and serve faithfully. Give thanks for the Chinese church, which has recently welcomed many new friends to the services. Pray that the Lord will continue to add to the number of those being saved, that more people may put their trust in Christ.
Please pray for H & Y: Thank the Lord for giving them patience in the midst of difficulties, and pray that He would open the hearts of local young people so that they may know the truth through studying the Bible. Pray also for those facing challenges with school and their future, that the Lord would guide and strengthen their faith. Pray that God would open the hearts of families and women to receive the gospel, remember the needs of the church and refugee communities, and bless the health and well-being of the workers as well as the upcoming gatherings.
Please pray for Nic Yao: Pray for God’s healing hand upon his recurring cough so that he may serve with strength and endurance. Also pray for the upcoming Taiwan mission trip — that God would provide all the needed funds and prepare the hearts of the team and those they will meet, so that the gospel may be powerfully proclaimed.
Prayer Items
For the Message this morning: Ask that God would help us see the seriousness of sin, the damage it causes in our relationship with Him and with others, and to receive with faith the hope of restoration He provides through His grace.
For Our Missionaries: See Mission News above.
Last Week's Sunday Service Attendance (7 September 2025)
| English | Cantonese (East) | Cantonese (North Shore) | Mandarin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday Service | 60 | 151 | 26 | 53 |
| Prayer Meeting | 34 | 4 | 2 | 13 |
| Children Sunday School | 26 | - | 4 | 13 |
Next Week's Roster (21 September 2025)
Chairperson: Marco Yu
Speaker: Pastor E Ting Wong
Singspiration: Boaz Wong
Committee on Duty: Vincent Chan