| FIBC 20th Anniversary 2010 |
| Sunday, 24 January 2010 | |
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Reported by Marjorie Warouw First Indonesian Baptist Church's held its first service on January 7, 1990 with 14 people sitting in the pews of College Park Baptist Church. As FIBC Houston celebrated its 20th anniversary on January 24th, 2009, church seats were filled with long time members and new members with their families and friends. Not just that, our beloved brothers and sisters of Philippine Trinity Baptist Church Houston's choir took part by presenting a beautiful worship. Thanks and glory only be to God for the growth of FIBC Houston and the unity FIBC Houston has within brothers and sisters of Christ in Houston. Fellowship  Sermon by Pastor Robin Gosal from Matthew 16:13-20 reminded us of God's calling and how God leads FIBC Houston for fulfilling His divine purpose. Sunday School students responded the sermon by presenting a medley of "I want to throw up" and "Happy Birthday" songs (guitar by Richard Saudale), followed with birthday wishes to FIBC Houston: One child wish was to help his mom cleaning up the church kitchen, another wished to be able to donate more, and others wished all the wonderful things to happen in FIBC Houston. The purity of children's heart in serving God with whatever they have are reflected in their amazing spontaneous wishes, on things that are sometimes overlooked by adults' eyes. If these kids can do this much for God's kingdom, can you imagine what other greater things we can do in sharing Christ's good news to the world? Church Dean responded to the sermon by reading the FIBC Houston History; the reading gave FIBC Houston members the challenge to continue the estafet of what has been started before us. No church has gone no trials, no trials are not for God's glory, and no one has overcome tribulations if not only by God's grace. FIBC Houston is no different, and nothing could tell our stories better than testimonies of those who have been touched by God's grace through FIBC Houston. Downtown Cellgroup, which consisted of college students and young couples, sang "Unchangeable" (of Chris Tomlin) and read the scripture from Psalm 77:11-20. They testified on how God use this small group to serve the youth and young adults in Houston, as people come and go in Houston, this group continues to experience God's leadership and faithfulness in serving the Houston community, overlooking any differences. With their beautiful God's given voice, Ellya Saudale and Monicca Warjanto sang "El Shaddai" as a testimony of God's greatness and faithfulness in FIBC Houston. Pamela Boediarto testified God's goodness in her life by giving FIBC Houston as her new home and new family since she first arrived in Houston in early 2009 and 'till this day, followed with singing "God's Been Good in My Life" song (of Legacy Five, guitar by Kathleen Kwie) that described her walk with Christ through all the trials. All the warmth that had been filling everyone's heart in the room, as we were listening to the mentioned testimonies, were highlighted with a simple testimony by Mrs. Siok. Mrs. Siok reminiscing God's caring and attentiveness through FIBC Houston during her family's hard times; hurricane, illness and death of a family member. Mrs. Siok testified that through turbulation in her life and her family, and with the support of FIBC Houston, she sees only one thing--God's glory. Mrs. Siok asked the whole congregation to sing along with her as she sang the song "To God be the Glory." Pastor Gosal closed the service with a closing prayer with hands of congregation held one another. May God continue strengthened FIBC Houston in our walk of faith with Christ. The service were followed by a fellowship; food and drinks were yummy. Thank you to all who have prepared them =). Thank you to everyone for their ministry. May these testimony of God's goodness in our lives as a church be a blessing to you all and strengthened your faith in Christ. Everyone is welcome to share testimony of God's goodness on this discussion board. |
