On 13 Jan, we held our inaugural Chapel at 118 JCR and it was anchored by our Advancement Team (Jn, EK, Jsh, A & I). EK was instrumental in all the technical aspects of pulling things together with D, Ry and CV. Jon introduced CCH (who gave the Chapel message) and did the closing prayer. Jsh was our Emcee who welcomed the participants along with Jn and A and organised the Menti word game as an ice-breaker as well as gave the announcements together with Y. Aitee anchored the Praise and Prayer section. Z and I led worship with three songs - Give Thanks, Standing on the Promises and Yet Not I But Through Christ In Me. I thank God that internet connectivity went well throughout the service and we did not have to carry out Plan B to send out videos/PPTs by Whatsapp. Praise God our inaugural Chapel went off smoothly enough, with 37 online participants (as some were in groups of 5/6 people).
This morning during our Adv Team mtg, we evaluated the Chapel and generally gave ourselves a pat on our backs. Although, EK did mention that the technicality part had increased in complexity because of the hybrid nature of the broadcasting to different rooms on-site and online at the same time. Jsh learned that while doing his Emcee role, the stage should not be left empty or blank, so as to facilitate flow of events "on the stage". As for myself, I felt I had done my best even though at some point I could not get some lyrics right, as the screen was not showing the right words. Still, I was glad at least one student H Zhong texted me to tell me that she was being ministered to during worship and she cried. (Jsh kinda made mocking remarks, at least to me, it felt that way... or maybe it was his dry humour about, "Thank Jesus I cried" or something to that effect, and that I did not appreciate - I felt that was uncalled for.)
Also, Jsh was a bit harsh in the manner in which he was coaching me to use Powerpoint to edit an image. Generally, I did learn something from him, but... It was not the most fun nor enjoyable experience to be learning from him because he kept wanting to make it hard for me to learn, or at least that was how I felt... even though he probably did not even realise it. His tone sounded as if he was some army sergeant. So dictatorial. Haiz. Why can't he even learn to speak in a more gentle tone? There is still much for him to learn for sure. Anyways, perhaps it may be due to his recent army experiences in life. I am not sure. He definitely still has a lot of rough edges, in terms of communicating with people in a palatable manner. Or am I expecting too much of a 25 going on to 26 year old young lad? Our interaction was rather awkward to say the least but still, thankfully, I learnt something. haha!
But one thing he did learn after I told him off about remembering to say goodbye is that he will now remember to say goodbye at lunchtime or at the office (tho, not so much at the office). One thing that was rather cute that came up was that Jsh asked about my dog in JB through Jn and they thought Brownie had died! It kinda tickled me that they had such thoughts but at least he cared enough to ask after Brownie. Especially after I had asked him to pray for Brownie's well-being a while ago. It registered with him after all. That is rather sweet. :)
