Petaling Jaya's First Public Easter Celebration
On April 19, Petaling Jaya residents had their first-ever public Easter celebration at the Dewan Sivik Auditorium (city town hall) jointly organised by All Petaling Jaya Residents Association Coalition, Christian Federation Malaysia and Councillors of Majlis Bandaraya PJ.
Several VIPs attended the historic event, including Selangor State Executive Councillor YB Teresa Kok who gave the welcoming address.
PJ folks turned up early to fill the 1,200-seater hall. The emcee was former television newscaster Robert Lam. A Christian himself, Robert took the opportunity to share the meaning of Good Friday and Easter.
The eager crowd were lavishly treated with presentations from Patrick Leong, Juwita Suwito and Jaclyn Smith. The singers interspersed their songs with their personal thoughts on Easter and Jesus Christ.
The climax of the evening was when they came together to sing "Because He Lives" with such passion that stirred the audience to sing along in an atmosphere befitting that of a live worship event. This was no mere performance from the three singers - it was their worship to the Risen Lord.
The Choir of Philharmonic Society of Selangor also provided a performance of heavenly harmony in their three pieces, timed to perfection.
Though state authorities and even the Government have in the past organised Christian celebrations, such as Christmas, this public celebration is significant in that the Gospel was freely shared.
All glory to God for this historic opportunity to share His love in the public square. |
