Although I'm a Buddhist, I didn't hesitate much when TY asked me if I wanted to go for this church event, cos I wanted to experience how a church activity is like. Moreover, I heard that F.I.R's 阿沁 and 劉耕宏 will be performing at this church concert. Come to think of it, it was really an eye opener~ :)
On the bus with TY. Ready to set off! :)The concert was held at a building in Taipei Fuhsing Private School, which is just opposite the famous bookstore—— 誠品敦化.
Basketball court.Basketball court is the first place you see when you step into the school. Although I didn't tour around the school, but I have a feel that it's really huge.
At the other end of the basketball court, there's this cement stage. Hmm, I wonder if Taiwanese kids have assembly in the morning. Shall go find out from my friends.
Next up: The Concert!! :)
We went to the gallery at second level cos the first level was packed with many many people. We even have to share seats! But it's ok, since concerts are supposed to be crowded. 这样才有气氛!!
The concert was held in conjunction with the release of a new album by New Life Church, and the songs from the album are composed by the members of this church, under the theme of Hope.
The performers were really talented and professional! They dressed so much like artistes that F.I.R's vocalist 飞 was "buried" within them. I didn't notice it was her until told me.
F.I.R's 飞 (In red top)
刘耕宏
F.I.R 阿沁—— my favourite!The songs they composed were full of love and hope, and this makes me suddenly realised why F.I.R's songs are usually encouraging. Those songs had previously helped me overcome a dark period in my life, and now I know their inspiration actually came from God.
音乐是很有感染力的，尤其是充满快乐、感恩、希望的歌曲。或许因为觉得中文歌比较亲切，所以特别有感觉，心情也变得更加轻盈～
觉得这个教会和娱乐圈有很紧密的联系——阿沁自弹自唱的《不凋零的花》，我曾经在HIT FM（台湾的流行电台）听何耀珊诠释过。是他唱到副歌的时候我才发现的。原来，流行音乐也能和宗教巧妙做结合喔! :)
The singers who sang in the album were also featured in an MV. The graphics were very nicely and professionally done, although some of the singers' expressions were a little unnatural. They were probably inexperienced but that's ok. :)
芝颖学姐 took us to tour around the church after the concert ended. Whoo~ It's my first time entering a church, so full of curiosity and excitement~
芝颖学姐 told me that there's a couple who'll be getting married in the church today, and upon seeing the wedding photo I was totally shocked-- the bridegroom was ex-Sixplus（六甲樂團）vocalist—— 阿文!! Omg, what a coincidence!!
Ex-Sixplus vocalist 阿文 and his wife. The tour around the church marveled me—— it's very elegantly and nicely decorated. The whole place looked very cosy and peaceful, and such atmosphere can really influence a person to feel calm and secure.
Behind these people is a bookstore.
Besides Bibles and church-related books, cute little souvenirs and ornaments are sold in the bookstore too.
I'm attracted by the shiny disco ball on top of the cards stand. Elegant!
The Cafe.
Church members gathering and engaging in a sharing session.Next, we attended 阿文's wedding at a multi-purpose venue where church sessions and special events are held (I think). There were talks by the priest and a senior couple, and performances by the church singers.
You see the LED above? LEDs are seen everywhere in Taipei—— in buses, schools etc—— they even have it in this hall! By the way I think this guy is quite cute. He can compose songs and sing well~ :) He's like a star singer within the church.
The priest giving a talk. 覺得他是充滿現代感的人, very fashionable. See the guy on the very right? He's Raymond, member of the boyband Tension.
As I was sitting at the side of the hall, my view was blocked by a pillar, haha. Luckily they've got this plasma TV that shows the live telecast. Sweet sweet! Showered with happiness. :)
芝颖、TY、Me. 芝颖 reminds me of S.H.E's Hebe. She's a 研究生 at NCCU's 新闻系.. 聪明啰～这次参与教堂演唱会，真是大开眼界。我看见也感受到信徒们对他们信仰的虔诚，更是第一次在私下场合，一次过近距离看到这么多从事演艺工作，或曾经在荧幕上出现的人—— FIR团员阿沁与飞、刘耕宏与妻子、Tension团员Raymond、前自然卷主唱娃娃、前六甲乐团主唱阿文，还有《千里之外》MV的女主角。
Since New Life Church is near 东区, TY and I walked around the area. This PRADA's advertisement is REAL BIG!
We had a sumptuous 排骨饭 dinner at 君悅，which is most acclaimed for its signature pork ribs set meal. The food was good but was a bit expensive lor. 一分钱一分吧～
The 配菜 goes very well with the rice and adds flavour to the ribs.
The meat is tender, the skin is crispy.Tastes superb with vinegar!
