525 Moving to Tsuen Wan

May 25, 2008

On 25 May 2008, we finally ventured into our new realm! Over 400 brothers and sisters and friends excitedly gathered at the new Hope Centre at 5/F Chinachem Tsuen Wan Plaza on this special Sunday morning. Our graceful God has blessed us with this wonderful, well-equipped and spacious place, and also a united team of faithful brothers and sisters who has been working and praying so hard to make this happen. Praise the Lord!

The new Hope Centre, as Pastor Gavin says, exhibits God’s greatest love, kindness and providence to His church, infiltrating with His majesty, magnificence and marvel. We shall make good use of this blessing from God to expand his great Kingdom!

The service opened with a very powerful session of Praise and Worship led by Brother Allen. The Holy Spirit filled this new house of God while brothers and sisters praised the great name of our Lord. Afterwards, Brother Louis shared with us how God has blessed him financially. Although he lacked faith in tithing at first, Brother Louis overcame this weakness. After that, God faithfully provided him with all his needs. He even received an 11% pay rise! Praise our faithful Lord. As He has promised, when we first seek His kingdom, He will provide us with everything that we need.

Pastor Gavin then gave a sermon titled ‘Your Obedience: to build the house of God’. To build the house of God, obedience to God’s will is very important. It takes the obedience of the whole church to do so. When all ministries join together in unity, we can build up the body of Christ to the full. Obedience must also be coupled with reverence to God, so that we will genuinely obey God’s commands from our hearts, out of love for God’s church and people. Even when we have everything, the most important thing is that the Holy Spirit does not depart from our hearts. If we walk with Him, we can promptly obey and allow God to lead us. When the whole congregation are united in genuine and prompt obedience, God will lead us to the right direction, and we can truly build the house for Him! Are we ready?

At the alter call, seven new souls were touched by God. Praise Him! Let us continue to pray for more men in our army to build God’s kingdom!

The video of the song ‘We are Ready’ was then played. It showed how brothers and sisters transported the ‘Olympic torch’ from Kwan Chart Centre in Wanchai to Tsuen Wan, passing from one to another until it reached Pastor Gavin. This signified the completion of the long journey led by God with the effort of all brothers and sisters. After the video, we sang the song together joyfully. Praise God!

Refreshments were served after Brother Allen showed us a detailed floorplan, and explained to us how this well-equipped place will be used for God’s work. Everyone enjoyed the good snacks and drinks while chatting excitedly with each other about this wonderful new home.

This is truly a great beginning. We are sure that God has planned much more great things ahead for us! We are ready!

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