AYC Newsletter 2nd Edition

Sorry for posting this a little bit late. The second edition newsletter was distributed a couple of weeks back, however for those who have missed it, you may also download it here.

Enjoy!

Miri Christmas Parade & Concert

The Christmas Parade & Concert has always been the highlight every year for all the Christian community in Miri. This would be the time we were all gathered together and walk around Miri City to share the good news of the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ.

We gathered at Miri City Fan at 5.00pm and it was such a great joy to see everyone came in unity for our Lord Jesus. We were entertained by some presentations - praise and worship and also the combined choir from all the various churches in Miri.

While waiting for the time to walk around Miri, everyone linger around and fellowship with one another.

The Anglican were presented by the St. Columba's Parish and that's including the various extension centres (Taman Tunku, Lambir and Tudan) and also from the Good Shepherd Parish, Lutong. The AYC worked together with the PYF GS Lutong to perform a very compact presentation - choir + dance (tambourine and ngajat) + sketch in about 5 minutes.

Visit to the Sg. Liam longhouse

On the 11th December 2009, some of our youths went up to Sg. Liam longhouse together with the Operafest Children choir to sing carols to those who dwell in the longhouse. It was fun to be together with them and indeed the fellowship was very meaningful to them.

We left the church around 5.30pm and arrived in Sg. Liam longhouse around 6.30pm. There were 11 cars drove together to Sg. Liam.

We had scripture readings, singing of carols and also presentation from the Operafest Choir.

After the presentation from the Operafest Choir, Archdeacon Solomon taught all the kids from the longhouse the J.O.Y song again. Then we distributed some party packs to all the children and we were also given some light refreshment from the people in the longhouse.

We went back around 11pm and arrived home past midnight. However, we really enjoyed the short trip together.

Children Christmas Party

On the 28th November 2009, the Miri Women Fellowship organised the Children Christmas Party and the AYC helped out with the aerobics and also games for all the kids.

The party begins with an opening prayer by Archdeacon Solomon Cheong and he taught the children one song that uses the "Jingle Bells" tune.

The song was called J-O-Y and the lyrics goes like this..

J.O.Y J.O.Y this must surely means
Jesus First
Yourself Last and
Others in between.

Then we had the praise and worship lead by our Aunty Peggy the sunday school teacher. The teenz helped with the music and back-up.

After the praise and worship, we had the aerobic session lead by Lydia Melice.

While enjoying the aerobics, suddenly Santa Clause came with his big bag full of candies. All the children were so excited and gathered all around him. This year, our very own youth advisor acted as the Santa Clause.

After the aerobics with Santa Clause, the children were divided into various age groups and we had the game sessions with all of them.

Soon after the games ended, everyone gathered for some makan and the party ends with the distribution of party packs to all the children by Santa Clause.

On the very same day, our dear brother, Makos and sister Rose were solemnized in the Good Shepherd church. We would like to wish them all the best in their marriage live and may God continue to bless them as they make this step in their life. Congratulations from the AYC!