year-end service has always been special. The closing moments of the year, spent in church, provides an excellent opportunity to reflect on the past year and think about the next year. It is also one of the few times in a year that the church truly feels like a big family- one that can share openly even about rather personal stuff, and the blessings and trials of the year.
It is pitch dark outside, and the windows reflect clearly the faces of everyone seated inside.
I'm a little disappointed this year. the message was wayyy too long (and i still dun get where the 3 Cs fit in lehhhh... i asked jiahui a million times during the msg...) but anyway, there just wasn't a lot of time for testimony, which is usually the very heart-warming bit that makes this service so special. there was like a big rush to finish the whole service by 10pm sharp. the chinese service had about one eighth of the people and they ended much later.
I wanted to share, but of cos i was a bit too scared and by the time i found the courage, after taking a short toilet break, there was no more time. there probably won't be a next time. not soon anyway.
I honestly don't know when I'd be able to experience this again, but may I never forget this 'family' that He has provided in Him. I don't remember any other form of countdown my entire life, other than the kind sharing stupid jokes with the aunties like 'see you next year'.... :)
Blessed new year!
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