ND English Worship

Welcome | Ray Chua

Praise and Worship - Holy Forever

Praise and Worship - Living Hope

Focal Point | Deacons

+ Alternate Bible Reading - Revelation 22

Eden restored
22 Then the angel showed me the river of the water of life, as clear as crystal, flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb 2 down the middle of the great street of the city. On each side of the river stood the tree of life, bearing twelve crops of fruit, yielding its fruit every month. And the leaves of the tree are for the healing of the nations. 3 No longer will there be any curse. The throne of God and of the Lamb will be in the city, and his servants will serve him. 4 They will see his face, and his name will be on their foreheads. 5 There will be no more night. They will not need the light of a lamp or the light of the sun, for the Lord God will give them light. And they will reign for ever and ever.

John and the angel
6 The angel said to me, ‘These words are trustworthy and true. The Lord, the God who inspires the prophets, sent his angel to show his servants the things that must soon take place.’

7 ‘Look, I am coming soon! Blessed is the one who keeps the words of the prophecy written in this scroll.’

8 I, John, am the one who heard and saw these things. And when I had heard and seen them, I fell down to worship at the feet of the angel who had been showing them to me. 9 But he said to me, ‘Don’t do that! I am a fellow servant with you and with your fellow prophets and with all who keep the words of this scroll. Worship God!’

10 Then he told me, ‘Do not seal up the words of the prophecy of this scroll, because the time is near. 11 Let the one who does wrong continue to do wrong; let the vile person continue to be vile; let the one who does right continue to do right; and let the holy person continue to be holy.’

Epilogue: invitation and warning
12 ‘Look, I am coming soon! My reward is with me, and I will give to each person according to what they have done. 13 I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End.

14 ‘Blessed are those who wash their robes, that they may have the right to the tree of life and may go through the gates into the city. 15 Outside are the dogs, those who practise magic arts, the sexually immoral, the murderers, the idolaters and everyone who loves and practises falsehood.

16 ‘I, Jesus, have sent my angel to give you this testimony for the churches. I am the Root and the Offspring of David, and the bright Morning Star.’

17 The Spirit and the bride say, ‘Come!’ And let the one who hears say, ‘Come!’ Let the one who is thirsty come; and let the one who wishes take the free gift of the water of life.

18 I warn everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this scroll: if anyone adds anything to them, God will add to that person the plagues described in this scroll. 19 And if anyone takes words away from this scroll of prophecy, God will take away from that person any share in the tree of life and in the Holy City, which are described in this scroll.

20 He who testifies to these things says, ‘Yes, I am coming soon.’

Amen. Come, Lord Jesus.

21 The grace of the Lord Jesus be with God’s people. Amen.

This is the word of the Lord
Thanks be to God

Reciprocal Psalm - Psalm 124

+ Prayer

• Give thanks for God's mercy and that he is a loving father who cleanses us
• Pray for the 416 women and children in Nigeria who were abducted by terror group Boko Haram .
• Give thanks for the servant-heartedness of ND's deacon nominees, and pray for steadfastness in their ministry
• Give thanks for the ND Playgroup and God's provision. Pray for God to provide a new co-ordinator and helpers so that the ministry may continue.
• Aaron & Ada: Pray for a peaceful resolution to the difficult disagreements with the UTS booking departments

+ Bible Reading - Zechariah 3

Clean garments for the high priest
3 Then he showed me Joshua the high priest standing before the angel of the Lord, and Satan standing at his right side to accuse him. 2 The Lord said to Satan, ‘The Lord rebuke you, Satan! The Lord, who has chosen Jerusalem, rebuke you! Is not this man a burning stick snatched from the fire?’

3 Now Joshua was dressed in filthy clothes as he stood before the angel. 4 The angel said to those who were standing before him, ‘Take off his filthy clothes.’

Then he said to Joshua, ‘See, I have taken away your sin, and I will put fine garments on you.’

5 Then I said, ‘Put a clean turban on his head.’ So they put a clean turban on his head and clothed him, while the angel of the Lord stood by.

6 The angel of the Lord gave this charge to Joshua: 7 ‘This is what the Lord Almighty says: “If you will walk in obedience to me and keep my requirements, then you will govern my house and have charge of my courts, and I will give you a place among these standing here.

8 ‘“Listen, High Priest Joshua, you and your associates seated before you, who are men symbolic of things to come: I am going to bring my servant, the Branch. 9 See, the stone I have set in front of Joshua! There are seven eyes on that one stone, and I will engrave an inscription on it,” says the Lord Almighty, “and I will remove the sin of this land in a single day.

10 ‘“In that day each of you will invite your neighbour to sit under your vine and fig-tree,” declares the Lord Almighty.’

This is the word of the Lord
Thanks be to God

Sermon | Doug Fyfe

Responding Song - Jesus Paid It All

Praise and Worship - Micah Song

Announcements

3rd, 10th May English Service
On the 3rd and 10th May, English service will be held at our North Epping location. Due to the unavailability of the school, other ND services and activities will also be affected. Please refer to the table below for details regarding service arrangements, KFC and Wired AM.

Church Lunch
On the 3rd May, we will be hosting our monthly church lunch at North Epping after English Service. Lunch will be a sausage sizzle run by Jethro/Janice and Caleb/Levina's growth groups. Cost is $5 for adults, $2 for kids and free for newcomers.

2026 AGM
The 2026 NDCCCS AGM will be held on the 17th May, 1:30pm at Epping Boys High School. Members are welcome to join a light pizza lunch beforehand.

The agenda will include voting for the 2026-28 Board of Deacons. The 12 candidates are Vivian Cheng, Steven Cheung, Wilson Cheung, Elsa Hwang, Peter Lau, Lawrence Leung, Li-Shia Lo, Jonas Ma, Fred Mak, Clement Ngai, Paul Wu and Stella Yeung.

The Notice of AGM, agenda, 2025 annual report and supporting documents will be emailed to registered ND members and can also be accessed on the church website at https://www.ndcccs.org.au/cn/annual-general-meeting

NDCCCS Pre-Kindy Playgroup
There is a Pre-Kindy Playgroup held at North Epping every Thursday at 10am during school term. We are praying for new Co-ordinator for 2026 and looking for helpers. If you are interested please contact Dan You or join their FB Group at https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1XpiDBVxau/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Growth Groups
Growth Groups have started the new 2026/27 rotation. If you would like to be part of a group to study the bible together with others, please see Rev. Doug Fyfe.

Closing

+ What happens during the week?

Next week
Sermon Title: The God who sees all
Sermon Passage: Zechariah 4
Speaker: Doug Fyfe

ND church does not just meet on Sunday, but we continue to spend time together, encourage one another and build each other up during the week.

Tuesday: Growth Groups 8-10pm (Uni and above)
Friday: WIRED.YG FM 7:30-9:30pm (Year 7-12)
Thursday: Playgroup 10am-12pm (Pre-kindergarten kids and their parents)
Sunday: WIRED.YG AM 9:45-11am (Year 7-12) / Kids For Christ (Kindy - Year 6)

+ Attendance and Collection Information

For electronic giving:
CBA Acccount Name: NDCCCS Ltd.
BSB: 062-167
A/C: 1000 4834
$$ (Service name - General/Mission Fund)
Please contact the Treasurer for notification of receipt of direct transfer.