The Christmas Song Concert was a success. Praise the Lord! It was held at the City Cultural Park of the Chiayi. The Chiayi City Cultural Park located in the famous night market site in the middle of the city. This park is different from other parks. In particular, there are many of Chiayi famous monuments carved in marble engraved or painted versions set in the wall to become a major feature on the ground.
In daily prayer I used to focus on listening to the word of God. One day in prayer God moved my heart to do evangelization by outreach with music to Him fto show His glory here. So I submitted a proposal to the director of the Life Education Dept. about having a Christmas music concert project.
I feel God himself in the completion of all the work and preparation to go forward very smoothly. It wasn’t without difficulties, but God protected, guided, and supported me in all circumstances.
In daily prayer I used to focus on listening to the word of God. One day in prayer God moved my heart to do evangelization by outreach with music to Him fto show His glory here. So I submitted a proposal to the director of the Life Education Dept. about having a Christmas music concert project.
I feel God himself in the completion of all the work and preparation to go forward very smoothly. It wasn’t without difficulties, but God protected, guided, and supported me in all circumstances.
The day of the concert attracted a large audience, both Catholic and non Catholic. Some people said: “This is the first time real feeling that Christmas is coming.” Some listeners said: “This is the first time hearing Classic Christmas music.” Others said: “This is the first time to know that students of Chung-Jen can sing so well.”
There were nine groups at the concert with each group consisting of about 25-63 people. Each group sang four Christmas songs, including non-Catholic groups singing the songs of praise to the Lord. Each song is very nice. Many in the audience said: “I hope that next year's carol concert will also be held, and I will bring my friends together.”
At the same time the school enrollment promotion attracted a lot of people, and Chung-Jen colleges take the first step to show their achievements. Praised the Lord!
My experience working with the students in this event was a test of my faith experience. These students are all non-Christians. They did not have any idea and interest about Christmas carols for the Church. Almost all the students lived in other counties. Expecting that they attended Sunday school activities is a very difficult task. They are not used to performing in front of many people. Shy, timid, no confidence, a lack of willpower and taught to sing does not concentrate on is their privilege. But they had very soft and beautiful harmony.
On concert day a miracle happened, the students all came from their own homes to attend the concert, and outstanding performance. After the concert they said: “A concert makes us more confident of our own ability and make us happy.”
Only God can move the hearts of these students. Moved without God no one would recognize Jesus as the master of our lives.
-Grace Chang
