WORSHIP CONCERT
The hand of the Lord was with them and a great number who believed turned to the Lord. – Acts 11:21
Lingkod Alabang, our community of single professionals, staged its very
first worship concert one Friday night in 1998. We from the host branch
were excited to worship the Lord with groups from other branches in
Metro Manila. The sharers were eager to speak about the powerful work of
God in their lives. The band was ready to play.
Then the unthinkable happened. There was a massive blackout all over
the city! In pitch darkness, we prayed for direction from the Lord. Do
we cancel or go on with the concert? As we prayed, we knew the show must
go on! The men drove to the pickup points at a nearby mall to bring
guests who were commuting to the venue. The women placed votive candles
on the staircase and all over the hall, and handed out candles to the
guests as they arrived. The band played a capella but that only fired up
our spirits even more as we sang our hearts to God.
The Lord was with us that night. His presence shone brightly through
our voices and in each other. It was one of the most touching and
unforgettable gatherings we’ve ever had. And only with the Lord was it
possible. Dina Pecaña (dpecana@yahoo.com)
Reflection:
“Go out into the darkness and put your hand into the Hand of God. That
shall be to you better than light and safer than a known way.” (Minnie
Louise Haskins)
Jesus, Light of the world, I place my hand in Yours. Guide me through the darkness and into the brightness of Your truth. Amen.
St. Peter Chanel, priest and martyr, pray for us.
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