Goodbye Jurong West...Hello Expo
This weekend is the last weekend we are having church services at Jurong West. I had been excited about the move as it means the kingdom of God is growing! And the less spiritual reasons would be of course, yes, its soooo much nearer to where i live!
I'm so glad i went for service yesterday.
Rev John Avanzini said 2 things that impacted my heart:
- If you are born again, you are a full time minister of God - your job is only part-time!
- Its ok to raise $ to preach the gospel but not ok to preach the gospel to raise $
AMEN! How true these statements are!
I was really glad to be part of the choir for the night. I felt touched and reminded of the love of God when we sang "Thank You Lord...for the gift of Life you gave"....yes, how often do we take it for granted and thank God for everything except the fundamental gift of our Life!
My court shoes broke and i wore stappy heels to church. Was very thankful when my friend, June (also), offered so swap places with me on the stand so i wouldn't have to stand at an awkward position - for my comfort and stability.
Our choir team I/Cs and helpers actually hand-made a gift for each and everyone of us. Its a necklance, or if you like it, a bracelet. This is something like a "farewell" gift becos upon moving to expo, not all of us will be in the same group anymore. So sweet and thoughtful of them! I actually got something of another colour and design and made a comment loosely to Gina that i preferred hers. She readily exchanged hers with me. Thank U Gina!
I feel very touched and blessed to be in the choir ministry. I always feel encouraged for every session of choir practice we have. Everyone there truly love God, are passionate about serving and singing and care for one another.
Pastor talked about the 4 years we had at Jurong West, from the shift from Hollywood over. Its amazing, we moved in to Jurong West on the 2nd week of dec, 4 years ago and the same timing we are moving to expo. We had Holy communion the first week at Jurong West, and also now, the last week at Jurong West. How amazing God has planned everything.
When I looked back, i am so reminded of God's love and blessings for me throughout the years we were at Jurong West. It was at this venue that i got rooted into cg, got water baptised, joined a ministry and got my church membership. Though i was shaky in my walk with God back at Hollywood and wasn't exactly part of the last move to Jurong West, I am determined not to miss being part of the move to Expo this time.
We sang the following song in our last move to Jurong West and in closing to last night's service, we sang this again. Indeed, the lyrics says it all...
MAKING A DIFFERENCE
WON'T YOU LORD
TAKE A LOOK AT OUR HANDS
EVERYTHING WE HAVE
USE IT FOR YOUR PLAN
WON'T YOU LORD
TAKE A LOOK AT OUR HEARTS
MOULD IT, REFINE IT, AS YOU SET US APART
WE WANT TO RUN TO THE ALTAR
AND CATCH THE FIRE, TO STAND IN THE GAP
BETWEEN THE LIVING AND THE DEAD
GIVE US A HEART OF COMPASSION
FOR A WORLD WITHOUT VISION
WE WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE
BRINGING HOPE...
TO OUR LAND
WE WILL ANSWER THE CALL
TO BUILD THIS CHURCH WITHOUT WALLS
LET YOUR GLORY BE SHOWN
BRING SALVATION TO THE LOST, TO THE LOST...
outro:
WE WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE
WE WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE
WE WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE
BRINGING HOPE...
TO OUR LAND
TO OUR LAND
TO OUR LAND
TO OUR LAND
I'm so glad i went for service yesterday.
Rev John Avanzini said 2 things that impacted my heart:
- If you are born again, you are a full time minister of God - your job is only part-time!
- Its ok to raise $ to preach the gospel but not ok to preach the gospel to raise $
AMEN! How true these statements are!
I was really glad to be part of the choir for the night. I felt touched and reminded of the love of God when we sang "Thank You Lord...for the gift of Life you gave"....yes, how often do we take it for granted and thank God for everything except the fundamental gift of our Life!
My court shoes broke and i wore stappy heels to church. Was very thankful when my friend, June (also), offered so swap places with me on the stand so i wouldn't have to stand at an awkward position - for my comfort and stability.
Our choir team I/Cs and helpers actually hand-made a gift for each and everyone of us. Its a necklance, or if you like it, a bracelet. This is something like a "farewell" gift becos upon moving to expo, not all of us will be in the same group anymore. So sweet and thoughtful of them! I actually got something of another colour and design and made a comment loosely to Gina that i preferred hers. She readily exchanged hers with me. Thank U Gina!
I feel very touched and blessed to be in the choir ministry. I always feel encouraged for every session of choir practice we have. Everyone there truly love God, are passionate about serving and singing and care for one another.
Pastor talked about the 4 years we had at Jurong West, from the shift from Hollywood over. Its amazing, we moved in to Jurong West on the 2nd week of dec, 4 years ago and the same timing we are moving to expo. We had Holy communion the first week at Jurong West, and also now, the last week at Jurong West. How amazing God has planned everything.
When I looked back, i am so reminded of God's love and blessings for me throughout the years we were at Jurong West. It was at this venue that i got rooted into cg, got water baptised, joined a ministry and got my church membership. Though i was shaky in my walk with God back at Hollywood and wasn't exactly part of the last move to Jurong West, I am determined not to miss being part of the move to Expo this time.
We sang the following song in our last move to Jurong West and in closing to last night's service, we sang this again. Indeed, the lyrics says it all...
MAKING A DIFFERENCE
WON'T YOU LORD
TAKE A LOOK AT OUR HANDS
EVERYTHING WE HAVE
USE IT FOR YOUR PLAN
WON'T YOU LORD
TAKE A LOOK AT OUR HEARTS
MOULD IT, REFINE IT, AS YOU SET US APART
WE WANT TO RUN TO THE ALTAR
AND CATCH THE FIRE, TO STAND IN THE GAP
BETWEEN THE LIVING AND THE DEAD
GIVE US A HEART OF COMPASSION
FOR A WORLD WITHOUT VISION
WE WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE
BRINGING HOPE...
TO OUR LAND
WE WILL ANSWER THE CALL
TO BUILD THIS CHURCH WITHOUT WALLS
LET YOUR GLORY BE SHOWN
BRING SALVATION TO THE LOST, TO THE LOST...
outro:
WE WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE
WE WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE
WE WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE
BRINGING HOPE...
TO OUR LAND
TO OUR LAND
TO OUR LAND
TO OUR LAND
posted by JuneJanelle | 4:20 pm
2 Comments:
Thanks for inviting me back to church - will tell Him that when I see Him.
Dear June, Glad to read what you have posted...and very excited about the latest happenings in your life. I believe that as this year ends well, next year will be a great one for you too! :) love, hugs and blessings.
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