A BLESSED CHRISTMAS TO EVERYONE IN SJ TRIBE!!!!
Well, most of us were down counting down to Christmas at Orchard Road this year. I'm not sure about you, but it was certainly a tremendously beautiful sight watching all of you and your friends in balloons hats singing carols while the rest of Orchard Road watched on and participated. There are many things to thank God for, this year at Christmas@Orchard 2006. Look out for that in the next post. For now, here's something else from not too long ago!
Bringing Christmas Blessings to the North
On the 17th Dec 2006, Cluster 5 (strength of about 50) went down to Yishun SAFRA to bring Christmas cheer. This was done in conjunction with SAFRA’s December fair taking place at the main lobby. A simple stage was set up for the short ‘performance’. Almost a month long of briefing, preparation and practice led to this very exciting day of bringing blessings to the NORTH. Due to the weather, the crowd at SAFRA was not as much as expected. However, symbolically Cluster 5 was like an extension of the entire Christmas@Orchard group bringing the blessings of God’s love into the NORTH.It was a very hectic day started with morning service @ EXPO, followed by combined cluster training @ TOUCH centre. Many came back from overseas but all chipped in to make it a success. Our dear Kenneth & Esther acted as Joseph & Mary to bring out the Christmas story. (Note: “Joseph” in jeans and sport shoes)
I like to appreciate everyone from Cluster 5 for putting in all the effort to make things work. A month ago, I honestly could not quite picture we can pull off this event. Looking back, I can only say man obeyed and God works through us. As I looked at the choir formed up on stage, I must say," I’m so proud of all of you." I felt the contagious excitement from each of you at the end of the session. I was excited to share the message of Christmas at SAFRA lobby itself, believing that if there is only ONE person who will hear it and find out more about this God, it is all worth it. Let’s gear ourselves up for the next battle. I’m excited!!!!
Special thanks to…..
- Kelvin Yee, our choir trainer and conductor
- Kenneth & Esther for chipping in last minute as Joseph & Mary
- Tiong Nam & Amy for being around despite all the inconvenience, I like your training for “Wordless book”
- Cami for consolidation training
- Lance for all the games led
- Jedidiah for rallying all the leaders
- Twinkle for settling much of the admin
- Johnston for narrating
- Jachin & Joel for playing the wonderful music
- Mary & John for your support in big and small ways
- Fion for bringing a lovely bunch of kids
- Everyone else for bringing so much joy and cheer.
Amos Ng
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Dear family
I like to thank all the help and hard work that you have put in for the past month for C@ O event. It hasn't been easy but Thank God for all of you!
Sook San: Thank you for taking over when I was not able to be present for the training. Appreciate your godly wisdom and thank you for been so encouraging from preparation to actual event! Thank God for the opportunity to work together!:)
Joshua: For your spirit of joy and commitment even when you have own school work and other roles to juggle with. I have learnt much from you especially in the area of facilitation:)
Wai Leng: For taking up the role as a core group leader and I thank God for His joy that's so abundant in you and thank you for constantly cheering us on!:)
Daniel: For taking up the role as a core group leader and taking care of others. Always calm; always composed and very resourceful. Thank you for helping out in security for the carolling session as well!:)
Narash: For your enthusiasm and initiative as a core group leader. Thanks for your words of encouragement and for being our CheerLeader! You are a good cheerleader brother:)
KengSan: For helping out in training our people for balloon sculpting and for being such a good buddy on 24th December!:)
Sally: Thank you for your prompt response to my requests and you did a great job being a good host to your students and friend:)
Cynthia: Thank you for anchoring ice-breakers for cluster training! You are truly gifted in this area! I had so much fun and laughter. You also did a great job looking after your kids! Thank God for you:)
Bee Hong: For rising up as a leader over your group and for doing a such a great job:)
Shirley: Even though you could not be with us on the day itself, thank you for consistently inviting your pupils and being a good host throughout our training:)
Yan Sing: For rising up as a big sister looking after the younger ones in the group and of course for your love offering to God too! Thank you!:)
Yan Mei: Welcome home first and foremost! Thank you for taking on the role as a leader even though it was so last minute! :)
Charles: Thank you for anchoring training sessions for balloon sculpting for so many times ; for ever ready to lend me a helping hand and for looking out for Pamela and her child on Christmas eve when we were making our challenging journey back to Youthpark! Thanks:)
Tian yu: For faithfully holding on to the sign that says "CLUSTER 2" from youthpark to paragon and vice versa. It was really helpful for the children in our midst. Thank you also for availing yourself for our training during a very challenging time in your family:)
Ivan: For being the last man and looking after the younger ones. Thanks!:)
Jonathan: For helping Narash with the younger boys; for bringing in our dinner packets and for being the security guard for our carolling session. Thank God that He has made you so versatile:)
Jiahui: Appreciate your commitment to this C@O event and for bringing in other friends to join us:)
That's all folks!
To God be the Glory:)
Warmest regards,
Lay Ching
Dear Lay Ching,
Thanks for your encouragement! This event has been an amazing experience of me where God demonstrated His faithfulness throughout even as i struggled to avail myself to be part of it due to my national service commitments. Indeed God never fails and all we need is a willing heart and He will answer!
It was such a joy to see the entire paragon stretch being touched by our act of kindness and personally it was my dream come through as i watched them flaunt and wear funky balloon hats...
Thru this, i've grown closer to and understand our spiritual family more, especially when we were fighting our way back to youthpark! Think symbolically thats what family is about - holding one another's hands, braving the storms and the harmful sprays that Lou. C. Furr attacks us with!
I thank God for you. Although many (including myself) cannot fully understand and see the sacrifices that you have made to make this event a success!
On behalf of Joshua and guys, thank you many much!!!
With Love,
Charles Tan
Dear all,
Yes must say that I've thoroughly enjoyed myself too. More
significantly besides the fun, I really felt a closer friendship being
bonded among us during these 2 months with all the practices and all. Thank
God for all of you, esp to the 3 leaders: Sook San, Layching, Joshua.
May He draw us closer. Amen.
Blessings,
Wai Leng
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