We had our TGIF party yesterday (on Good Friday itself).  It was great because although we didn’t have many guests, there was a fun and cozy atmosphere, so the guests weren’t intimidated by the overwhemling people who are already Christians.  It was a good faith-building exercise for many of us, and I’ll like to share two thanksgivings:

1) Greater sense of ownership

This time round we decided not to cater food.  Since one of my guys, Sheng, is working in a French restaurant and has a passion to cook, he was willing to handle the food part.  The rest of my guys also chipped in and help.  They were also involved in the planning and execution of  the icebreakers and worship.  Other members of the clustered cell were also helping to run the programme according to their talents.  Some of them even stayed back to help clean my house after the party.

The leaders didn’t just sat on the bench, but helped in handholding the members in their roles as and when necessary.  In short, EVERYONE was playing a part to make the party successful.  A classic example of 100% man, 100% God.

2) Creative avenues of letting guests respond to the altar call

In addition to the feedback card that was given to the guests, Shiying thought of a brillant idea of using Post-it notes and a paper cross for everyone at the party to respond to the altar call.  In such a small group setting, some may feel shy or intimidated to share their inner thoughts to people they don’t really know.

During the altar call, everyone had a Post-it note and were encouraged to write their prayer requests or anything they want to say to Jesus.  We told them it was private talk between them and Jesus, so even I’m not suppose to read them.  (On hindsight, we could have used plain paper and sticky tape to hold the prayers up onto the cross.)

I think is a very visual and symbolic way of conveying the message of the Cross, and it’s also an act of faith for everyone to write their prayers.

The party would not have been successful without everyone in the clustered cell doing their part and praying for their friends.  Praise be to God!

(Now I’ve got to mop my floor again…)