Its been 2+ years since our worship team has been up. These 2+ years have been hard work as i look back and see how God has graciously provided. Let me share with you how i first came about in worship team and how this team was started.
I was never a good guitarist nor a good singer (couldnt even sing in tune). Every thought i was tone deaf. My guitar skills were picked up on my own and were never fine tuned by anyone. I was not allowed to play in the worship band although i was one of its members since sec 3. As time goes by, i still did not get to play and by that time i was already getting frustrated at myself and other people. Why am i not good enough? I've been practising but yet no results.
Something happened. I prayed. I asked God to be my teacher. I told God that if He were to give me this musical gift and talent, I would use it serve Him and Him alone only. And tada...there it was after a few months of trying.. i got it. I dont have perfect guitar skills nor perfect vocal qualities, but God gave me enough to lead His people in worship. As Christabel said during church camp: " Jestyn, you know last time your guitar playing sux, I was like, you will never make it one la, but now, its like wahhh" (so much for being edifying huh)I'm not boasting about my guitar skills, I'm testifying of God's grace from the past to the present.
At this point in time, the youth ministry did not have a worship team. We had interested musicians but no one to lead and set up the team. Timothy approached me and asked if i would like to take charge of that. Well, my pact with God took a different twist here. Here i thought i would be like Chris Tomlin or Paul Baloche leading people into worship etc etc and God here gave me a coordinating admin role. But God here in His wisdom blessed me with the gift of sheperding/leadership. I have no experience setting up a worship team, let alone be responsible for the entire worship ministry of YM.
I remember that throughout this 2+ years whilst setting up the team, it was up and down. And there were times when I cried because it. It was a cry of lament to God cos i really dont know what to do. There were oppositions along the way and obstacles to overcome. I'm just a young person, i took the role when i was 17. I would be talking to older folks, making big decisions regarding the lives of people, and its God's people mind you. But each and everytime God comforted me and impressed upon me
1 Tim 4:12 - Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity.
And this was the verse that I have lived by for this past years. The Lord always prompted me to be strong and courageous and make decisions by faith. Something which God has moulded me into.
From mere jammings and fellowship to leading congregations into worship. I am very proud of this team. Despite, the unresponsiveness of certain congregations and adversities you guys have to face, you stayed strong and faithful to God and in your role as a worship leader. As everyone of us lead in worship together, let us believe that we indeed can move mountains and touch the hearts of those we are in contact with.
I think i wrote alot already, can't blame me right, this team really means alot to me. It is a symbol of God's grace and providence in my life. As i head into army, and pass on my role as worship coordinator to xiaorong, may you also give her the same love you have shown to me and also respect the authority that has been given to here by God and man.
I'll see you guys tonight and then hopefully in 2 weeks time :). you know i saw the news the other day, it was NS boy dies 1 week into BMT. i was like.. thanks ah.. haha
Peace,
Jestyn
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