Racial Harmony Day

Last year, during Hari Raya Puasa, Reuben's school encouraged the children to come in traditional costume. Since it was a Malay celebration, I decided to borrow a set of Malay costume from Aunty Suhailah as her son, Izzat was the same age as Reuben.

For this year's Racial Harmony Day celebration, I decided to let Reuben try on the Chinese costume which he wore during Chinese New Year last year. Viola! It fitted him, although the top was obviously a little too short for him tummy because he has indeed grown up a little taller without us noticing it :) He was gamed enough to wear the costume and they had a splendid celebration in Little Learners, with all the other children wearing traditional costume too :)

I wanna do Kungfu fighting, Hah!

Holy Communion Time

Our church will have Holy Communion on the first sunday of each month. Holy Communion is a time for Christian to partake a small round wafer and a small cup of red juice (usually grape juice). We practise Holy Communion to remember that Jesus Christ has died for our sins. The round wafer signifies Jesus' body and the red juice signifies His blood that has been shed for us. When we have Holy Communion, it means that we're one body with and in Christ.

Phoebe and Reuben had been baptised since April this year, hence they are able to take part in Holy Communion. Since then, I've been teaching them the proper behaviour when we're at the altar of Jesus Christ. They have to maintain silence, kneel down and stretch out their hands to wait for the Pastor or church elders to give the wafer and cup. Before they partake the elements, they had to say a prayer and I'll usually say the prayer with them. It goes like this,

"Thank you Jesus for dying on the cross for us. Thank you for taking away our sins. Help us to remember you when we eat this wafer and drink this cup. Help us to grow close to you each day. In Jesus' name we pray, Amen."

Then they'll comsume their elements and make way for other church member to practise their Holy Communion. We have been carrying out this act for about 6 months since they were baptised and the children know what is expected of their behaviour. I think they have done it well and I hope that they will always carry out Holy Communion with awe and respect. I'm very sure that God must be very happy with Phoebe and Reuben's act of worship during the Holy Communion! :) I'm so proud of them!!! :) Love them bits!! :)

I'm coming back to the heart of worship
And it's all about you,
All about you, Jesus!

This song is very meaningful! Please enjoy :)