I've always heard about Reverend Stephen Tong, famed in the Chinese Church community as a devoted Pastor whose love for God surpasses that of many. My grandparents have served with him, my mum and uncle have attended his rallies since they were children. And now it's my turn.
This is my first time attending a mass Gospel Rally, we've only ever had tiny ones where we beared witnesses to non-believers. Also my first time working alongside other churches of the same faith.
The experience was exhilarating. The past 3 days were spent with people who were my family, and I've watched as many people step up to accept salvation and I've talked to so many people, so many different kinds of people, the non-believers, the Christians who were falsely taught, the Christians who have strayed, so many. And it was truly a joy to be able to serve. It was tiring, it was messy, but you could feel the sheer happiness across the stadium as we respected and worshipped God. I felt the fear of God right through my soul as we were reprimanded by the reverend, I felt guilt and I felt shame, and I felt the need for repentance. And I am truly thankful that God always pull me back to His flock no matter how many times I've strayed away.
On our last day, the turnout was amazing, the stadium was filled up and I was sitting next to this Chinese National who raised up his hand during the rally, and I spoke to him and I gave him the decision card, and he ticked "I want to rededicate my life to church" and it was so moving.
Sioklian encountered this guy who wept and wept during the sermon, and then we bumped into him while walking towards the MRT, and found out that he was looking for a church to attend. Hopefully he'll attend ours :')
It's all been so amazing. Whenever I prayed for the rally, I told the Lord that even if just one person comes to accept His salvation, every preparation would've been worth it. But thousands went down to pray together, it was so touching.....
It's been a very busy month. Other than preparation for the gospel rally, we've been trying to fit in the moving of our church, and Mooncake Festival in our schedules. The past 3 days I've been practicing / planning for Mooncake Festival in the morning, and then going for the rally in the evening till 11pm, to come back and practice again.
It's really been very tiring but I've been so happy to be able to serve the Lord.
Also, got to spend more time with so many different brother and sisters in Christ, and it's a real pity that we have to part soon, but even if we don't meet again, I'll see you guys in heaven okay.
Now I truly understand why it's best for Christians to marry Christians, because when you have to dedicate all your time to the Lord, it's best to do it with your family.
I really really enjoy spending all these time with my fellow church mates, and I didn't regret skipping stuffs for this rally, it was so worth it.
(Out of the last 15 conversations I have on WhatsApp, 14 of them are church groups / members haha.)
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