Happy Mother’s Day to my mom. We used this Litany for Mother’s Day by Peggy Emerson at our worship gathering today which I felt was meaningful. Leader: Mothers come in many different forms, and today we celebrate them all! All: Thank God for mothers! Leader: Everyone here is either a son or a daughter. All:…
Category: Bangsar Lutheran Church
Preface to the Revelation of St. John (1522)
I’ve been attempting to preach from the Book of Revelation based on the lectionary readings the past three weeks. Of course, an important part of the exercise is to “debunk” the mechanical end-time doomsday approach I grew up listening to at one point (of course, I must acknowledge there are various interpretive models for the…
Gracious Christianity – Preface
We’ve started using this book and it’s study guide for our “new” learning circle which “emerged” on Wednesday. I think it’s important if we’re already talking about “A Generous Orthodoxy” a parallel move must be on what “A Gracious Christianity” looks like. I’m quite encouraged by all those who came for our first orientation session:…
Gracious Christianity Learning Circle
Here’s an email invite I sent out to our church and friends who might be interested to have some “intentional” conversations and learning together in the coming months. Gracious Christianity Learning Circle – starting May 9, 2007 Wednesday 8pm Greetings fellow pilgrims of BLC and friends! Here’s the information of the “course” (I prefer to…
Good Friday Revisited
My heart was warmed tonight as I read a reflection from a new friend who came to our Good Friday service. These are his thoughts in Bahasa Malaysia from Upacara Tenebrae di BLC. For me, Good Friday has now become an important date for me to seriously be in an environment where I can re-look…
Blessed Palm Sunday
I wish all those who will be affirming their faith in Bangsar Lutheran Church during our worship gathering at 10am later … a blessed re-start (of jumpstart) in their faith journey in Christ and with the Church sent back into the world. 🙂 May we reflect the nature of our citizenship in the “kingdom” of…
Ash Wednesday: Away with All Masks
We’ll be having simple service tonight themed “Away with All Masks” at 8pm, at the Father’s House (BLC premises). Please be our guest if you’d like to start the season with other Christians together in corporate worship. I confess a sad news marks my start for the season. That’s the “cross” I bear. And this…
Ash Next Wednesday Service
We at Bangsar Lurtheran Church be having an Ash Wednesday Service on the 4th day of Chinese New year. Which is fascinating for me since during this festive season, there will be some joining me to consider more human mortal matters in the light of God’s grace. it’s at 8pm, on 21 February 2007, Wednesday…
UFC Retreat Videos III
Here’s the last batch of video for a very pleasant and memorable retreat to start the year! [Happy Birthday Ling Ling! video] It’s always precious to celebrate someone’s birthday. [Football Fun Video] The field was perfect for the kids and adults to run around …
UFC Retreat Videos II
More from our time in Selesa Hillhomes last week. [Master Chef Ling Video] He’s a man of few words .. but when he’s cooking … he’s COOKING goodies! [Taboo at Selesa Video] I enjoyed laughing out loud… “curry kai” (in Chinese) hahahahhah …