Our journey toward generosity is our own personal value statement

The following text was the keynote address that launched Emmanuel Church’s Stewardship Campaign for 2011/12.  It was delivered by the Revd. Nigel Gibson during a special dinner at L’hotel Island South, Aberdeen on 23 September 2011.  It is reproduced here with some slight amendments … Continue reading

Patpong,Sukhumvit:
24/7 glitzy worlds catering for human appetites

The following sermon was preached by the Revd John Chynchen at Emmanuel Church, Pokfulam on the Twelfth Sunday after Trinity 2011. Fr John is a chaplain of St John’s Anglican Cathedral, Hong Kong.  During my time in Kuala Lumpur and Singapore in … Continue reading

Disappointment is God’s Appointment

This sermon was preached by Fr Nigel Gibson at Emmanuel Church, Pokfulam on the 12 June 2011 – Pentecost Sunday. It is reproduced here with some minor amendments to the original text. Hello World! It has been said many times that Disappointment is … Continue reading

The ultimate fruit of the vine is not the grape, but the wine!

This sermon was preached by Fr Nigel Gibson during the Sung Eucharist at Emmanuel Church, Pokfulam on Sunday, 29 May 2011 – The Sixth Sunday of Easter. Leading our worship was the Cantata Choir (alumni from Ebenezer School, Pokfulam for the visually impaired). … Continue reading

It’s not what you know but who you know that matters!

This sermon was preached at Emmanuel Church, Pokfulam, Hong Kong on 22 May 2011 – The Fifth Sunday of Easter. It is reproduced here with slight amendments to the original text. Hello World! There’s a well-known saying: It’s not what you know … Continue reading