September 2023
The music concert has once again proven to be a resounding success. Building upon the positive feedback received from last year’s concert, this year’s concert has exceeded expectations and brought joy to all who attended. The combination of exceptional musical performances and delightful acts left smiles on countless faces.
This success was a collaborative effort, a testament to the dedication and hard work of numerous people. Tasks included designing concert posters and invitation cards, as well as promoting the concert within the community. Some bought gifts and wrote thank-you notes for the performers. Others arranged refreshments and showed the warm hospitality extended to attendees. Some brought their families and neighbors as well. The choir and Angklung Ensemble dedicated weeks to rehearsing for the performance. The musicians put in their utmost effort to prepare and execute the music. All the hard work and effort from everyone made it possible for the concert to successfully come to an end.
A notable highlight was the inclusion of members from the three churches in the choir and Angklung Ensemble. Just as their diverse voices and hands harmonized beautifully in musical arrangements, the collaborative effort illustrated how we are able to form a unified and welcoming ministry by embracing the diverse strengths of the three churches.
As I reflect on the successful culmination of this year’s music concert, I express my heartfelt gratitude to all who contributed their time, talents, and enthusiasm. The memories created and the bonds formed will undoubtedly resonate within our hearts for years to come. Looking ahead, we eagerly anticipate the continued growth of this wonderful tradition, fostering not only the love of music but also the spirit of togetherness that makes our community thrive.
“We have many parts in one body, but the parts don’t all have the same function. In the same way, though there are many of us, we are one body in Christ, and individually we belong to each other." (Romans 12:4,5)
Pastor Chris