Saturday, January 12, 2008
The first youth worship of the month! It was a good session to start the semester on Apologetics; We had Pr. Leonard Chong speak to us on the topic ‘Introduction To Apologetics’ and learnt a new song during the worship session (:
The accompanying music was vibrant with 2 pianists (Joella& Adrian) and 1 guitarist (Abigail) - Praise God for our youth worship team who are willing to serve in this area of ministry. Before we sang our opening hymn “Jesus, We Enthrone You”, we read our Youth Worship theme verse in unision:
1 Peter 3:15 “But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear. This verse reminds us of The Great Commission (Book of Matthew) and how we should always be ready and prepared to share the Good News with others as well as provide concrete answers for our Christian faith.
We learnt a new song “Testify To Love” and sang ‘His My Life’ and ‘Standing on the Promises’ before we closed the worship session with a poem entitled “The Real Reason”. I’ve attached the poem at the end of this post.
Mr. Leonard Chong went through the different categories of Christian Apologetics, namely:
(1) Textual apologetics – defending the trustworthiness of the Bible, and then sharing the content of what it says;
(2) Evidence-based apologetics – Presenting the many evidences in defense of the Christian faith (such as facts from history or science);
(3) Philosophical apologetics – exposing the flawed reasoning behind many of the popular arguments against Christianity.
(4) Practical apologetics
In addition, we learnt what the term 'Apologetics' means- Basically, Apologetics deals with rational defense of Christianity; giving a reason or justification of one’s beliefs; use of evidences and sound reasoning to reach individuals for Christ (:
In the 5months to come, I hope all of us will be encouraged to learn more about our faith and come down for the many more Youth Worship Sessions. Next Youth Worship coming up: 23rd February 2008. Speaker: Elder Vincent Lee. Topic: Asian Religons. See you there and have a blessed week ahead (:
In His love,
cheryl
POEM: The Real Reason
When I trust In Jesus my Savior and Friend,I remember that He is the Beginning and End.
He knows my sorrow my grieving and pain,and always helps me again and again.
What is your need and where will you turn,He loves you so much He wants you to learn,
that you can look to Him for your provision each day,You will find out that Christ is the Way.
Christ died for the world, to redeem us from sin,I remember the day that I let Him in.
It makes a difference now the way that I live,because I received what Jesus had to give.
He's coming again for the ones who are His,to dwell forever in a heaven of bliss.
The books will be opened, he'll call out our name,
If we are truly ready, we'll not be ashamed.