83: Christmas Celebration - 22 Dec 2012

The Peranakan-Indonesian Fellowship celebrated Christmas with a record turn-out of 70 participants.Rev Jimmy Wong opened the session with a prayer. Johnny Chew was worship leader and Samuel Phuah the guitarist.Many activities were organised: e.g. song items by an Indonesian Youth Quintet with Trivenna Christiany on the guitar (Click here for their video)and Jenny's Ukulele Band ( Click here to see video). The Peranakan Singers presented a 3-carol item. There were 2 quizzes - 1 by Albert Ong and 1 by Ester, both with token prizes for the correct answers.There was also a magic show.

The highlight of the day was a sermon by Ibu Phebe Kodrat on the meaning of Christmas.

Gift tokens of appreciation were presented to all the participants.

There was a buffet dinner to conclude the celebration.

To see a video of the day's celebration in full, click here. The Ukulele Band's other video are: Semut. Merry Christmas. Joget.

82: Day 2 in Batam - 4 Dec 12

The main program of the day was a trip to Barelang. Barelang is a cluster of 5 bridges connecting 5 islands in Batam. But first, a visit to the market to buy some kuih2 and breakfast.

Barelang bridge is an awesome bridge.

We visited a dragon fruit plantation. But the fruit was off season and we could see only a few of them. But the drink was refreshing.

We next had a look at the Barelang Fishing Port.

After lunch we returned to base for a rest before setting out to Batam Centre to take the ferry home.

81: PMC Peranakan di Batam - Day 1

PMC Peranakan were invited to celebrate Christmas with Gereja Methodist Indonesia "Ebenhaezer" Batam by their DS Bahtia Sinaga. The team arrived.

The celebration worship service began at noon.

Christmas carols such as "Malam kudus" and "Mari kita berhimpun" were sung.

PMC Peranakan team sang 3 carols in Bahasa Indonesia.

Other items including a Christmas Bible Quiz by Albert Ong followed. The celebration concluded with a sumptuous lunch prepared by the host church.

After the celebration there was time for shopping @ Mega Mall Batam Centre. Then the team departed for home, leaving 5 to continue fellowshipping with the hosts overnight.