St James' Church

It was indeed ‘rolling good times’ last Monday evening. I will print here some comments from our members:

“I salute the Dinner Org Committee- you are a “supercalifragalistic” team. I enjoyed myself so much and my friends and guests too.”
“Everyone was so sporting!”
“The youths really put in a lot of effort to look different that evening.”
“A church that knows how to laugh together will know how to live likewise.”
“It is good to see some of our past vicars and leaders feel so at home.”
“It is intersting to note that most of the crazy stage performers are at the same time committed leaders and actively serving in the church.”
“The celebration dinner was yet another visible sign of God’s grace and blessings on St James and the body of Christ.”
“Singing those Christian songs from the 70’s gave me goosebumps and reminded me of my student days.”
“You have some crazy people in your midst!”

Yes, it was altogether a unique event. It was not just a celebration of the church but of life as a whole. And I think, this is what it should be. The church is not a ghetto where we retreat to hide from the world, but a light shining in the midst of life’s realities. In some ways, it also speaks prophetically of the need for the church to relate and minister to current and future generations. I will only ask and remind ourselves that we can only do so if we are ‘in the world but yet, not of the world.’ I was also moved by the video footages of the laying of the foundation stone in 1973 (provided by the Guok family – thank you!). These were the faithful who came before us and saw the importance of building a church here. It is important that we cherish the milestones in the life of the church. We can look forward to the laying of the ‘new’ foundation stone and the Service to consecrate the new building two years later.

This Sunday is a baptism event for some in our midst. May their testimony inspire us to continue to follow the Lord. We also extend a very warm welcome to their visiting families and friends.

Christmas is round the corner. Do to come either the Christmas Eve or Christmas Celebration Service…and bring a friend! And may your families have a joyous and meaningful Christmas homecoming celebration.