Banner Worship Handbook by the Banner Team

The
Banner
Team

旌旗敬拜团

（The Committee 2020 - 2022) "Dance and sing to your music.
Embrace your blessings. Make
Consultant : Jocelyn Soon today worth remembering."

Facilitators : ~Steve Maraboli~
1. Cheryl Woo Yi Ern
2. Liew Ee Lin
3. Prasanna Krishnan
4. Felicia Kong Mei Ling

Active Members :

5. Praveena Krishnan
6. Liew Ee Shen
7. Hannah Ong Ee Wern
8. Joanne Tan Zhu En
9. Charis Loi En Thong
10. Rania Christy Rao
11. Prarthana Krishnan

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Past Members/
Participants



Isaac Loo
Tan Siew Hong
Tan Siew Hin
Phoebe Ng
Phoebe Sam
Michelle Kong
Marcus Wong
Kok Jia Lien
Peggy Lee
Esther Murty
Erica Tan

Tiffany
Amber Tan
Nicole Tan






SPECIAL THANKS
TO

those who are morally and
physically supportive

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APPRECIATION TO
THE LATE UNCLE
BEN CHEAH

Throughout the years, we, the Banner Team, often
travel back in time to reminisce the one who brought

us all together, the one and only,
Uncle Ben Cheah.



In the beginning, he gathered us all to be part of the
Worship Team of Wesley Kids Ministry. We often
have our usual Saturday practice for our praise
worship and action dance.



The Banner Team started off with only 3 members.
Uncle Ben, being the persuasive person that he was,
persuaded the members of the Worship Team to join
the Banner Team. The merging of the Worship Team
into the Banner Team was when our present Banner

Team was joined by many more members.



Of course, we would never forget his iconic figure,
with a bright smile on, holding a camera. He would
always capture the moments and believe me when I

say this, we were all glad he did so.



Indeed, we were all deeply saddened by his passing.
However, we would always keep his memories intact

and we will continue to move forward so that his
effort did not go in vain and we could do him proud.

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缘起 跨越语言的敬拜

2013 年 5 月 30 日 在 一 场 基 督 书 籍 WRITTEN BY JOCELYN SOON
书展会上，偶然接触到台湾阿爸
贝旌旗国度（现改名为阿爸贝旌 成长 感恩
旗艺术）的旌旗展览摊位。看到
舞者们展示优雅柔美的旌旗敬 在这段旅程中，我发现原来语言 一路走来，感恩有旌旗敬拜团团
拜，让我知道原来敬拜不设限。 并不构成敬拜障碍。由于团队中 员的同在。你们的不离不弃，尽
当时心中有一股冲动与感动，希 有不译中文的成员，而我们的敬 己之力完成每一次的侍奉与里程
望有朝一日有机会能够以舞蹈敬 拜舞曲有英文、中文、马来文、 碑，心中的感动是无法言喻的。
拜与荣耀上帝。 淡米尔文等。大家在不通晓的舞 当初的小人儿渐渐成为青年，即
曲中仍然同心合一在灵里敬拜， 将在毕业后远走高飞到外地深
2014年，网购了两对基督旌旗， 令我深受感动。在这八年内，团 造，心中是不舍的。但我相信优
展开了我旌旗敬拜的旅程。一开 员们练出了惊人的默契。在舞蹈 秀的你们会继续在另外一片蓝天
始是个人敬拜，在敬拜中挥舞着 敬拜中，仅需一个眼神、一个手 展翅上腾，为主发光发热！感恩
属于自己的旌旗，心中有莫名的 势都能心领神会，相互配合到 有你们，基督精兵们~让我们用
喜悦感。同年，从个人敬拜延伸 位。这样的默契是难能可贵的！
至几人敬拜，召集了几位主日学 祂从上帝领受的恩赐与才能，一同
的小朋友一同加入敬拜团。旌旗 从最初的自学、编舞、排舞和教
敬拜团就这样诞生了。 导工作，都需一手包办。在这学 预备主的道路，修直 的救恩大
习过程中，渐渐栽培新领袖，鼓 道。
对于旌旗，我完全是零基础，只 励团员运用所学的技巧来编舞。
透 过 YouTube 自 学 。 为 了 提 升 旌 渐渐地，优秀的第一代团员也扛 期许
旗的技巧，2015年与Joanne特地 起了教导与编舞的工作，甚至是
飞往台湾高雄拜师学习。我们各 青出于蓝而胜于蓝。我希望能从 我们期待旌旗舞蹈能够建立属基
别报名参加了敬拜旌旗培训与吹 第一代延至第三代，将旌旗的精
号角培训。为期两天的密集训 髓一代一代传承下去，让旌旗服 督文化的艺术，让更多人认识并
练，我们都尽己所能吸收老师所 侍得以续航。
教的精华，并希望未来能够更好 接受神国舞蹈的美好与独特性。
地发挥与应用。
也希望继续栽培更多的优秀领
在这段日子里，我们靠着主的力
量与恩典，完成了一场又一场的 袖，将旌旗敬拜的精髓传承下
旌旗侍奉，也感恩有机会到各地
去参加外展服侍。这些难能可贵 去，吸引更多的人归向耶稣基
的经验都为我的人生增添色彩。
督。阿门！ 50 | banner team

In the beginning WORSHIP BEYOND WORDS
On 31st May 2013, I attended a
Christian books exhibition and WRITTEN BY JOCELYN SOON
came across the exhibition (TRANSLATED BY NG LOO EE)
booth of Ababei Flag Art
(formerly known as Ababei Growth
Kingdom). I was captivated by
the gracious banner worship. At Language is not a barrier to
that moment, I was deeply
moved and wished that I could worship. We worship with
one day worship God through
dance. songs of different languages:

English, Chinese, Bahasa Gratitude
I am so grateful for the
In the following year, I bought Malaysia and Tamil, Even commitment and dedication of
two pairs of Christian worship each Banner Team member. I
banners and started my though not everyone have witnessed their growth
personal worship with these from youth to young adulthood,
banners. In the same year, I comprehends the lyrics in and soon they shall depart to
recruited a few children in Kid’s further the next stage of life
Church and formed a banner these languages. As the journey. I firmly believe that
worship team. they will continue to serve the
Banner Team journeys Lord with passion.

together in these 8 years,

team members are closely

bonded. A single hand

gesture or a look in the eye is

As a beginner, I learned through enough to reach a tacit

watching videos on YouTube. In agreement in the team.

2015, Joanne and I registered for In the beginning, I was the Expectation
We hope the art of banner
shofar blowing and banner sole choreographer and worship will continue to be
established in Christian worship
worship courses respectively. instructor. I encouraged the culture, and more people will
learn and accept the beauty
We flew to Kaohsiung in Taiwan matured team members to and uniqueness in banner
worship. We hope to continue
and underwent two-day apply what they have learned; nurturing and training more
leaders in banner worship, to
intensive training. gradually, they have serve in the ministry of
extending God’s Kingdom.
All along, it has been God’s successfully choreographed

grace and strength that enabled banner worship dances and

us to participate in worship with are able to teach others. It is

banner dances. These my hope that banner worship

experiences have enriched my can be passed on unceasingly

faith journey with God. to future generations.

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JOURNEY To make the choreography nicer and energetic,
ON BANNER we are coming out with more creative ideas. All
of the members are really working hard on the
BY PRASANNA KRISHNAN choreography so it looks more synchronized.
There were many hard steps that we had
I joined the Banner Team when I was very young danced before and personally I would say that I
and it had been approximately 7 years since I took more time to learn ‘ Ocean’ than other
am in the team. I started with zero knowledge songs.
in banner. In fact, I don’t know anything about
the banners and ways to handle them. It I never felt uncomfortable in the Banner Team
sounded something new to me. Banner had as all of the Banner Team members are my very
been a medium where I can worship God in own friends since I was very young. I am very
different and more creative ways. Maybe it elated to worship God with my friends and my
seems like a performance for others, but we sisters. Despite English songs, all of us had
were taught using specific theories that danced for Chinese and Malay songs too. From
indirectly related to biblical. I learned a lot of banner dancing, I got to know that language is
things from this journey. not a barrier to worship God. All of the members
always help each other when they need help,
We don’t dance banners only but also other especially in the choreography and teaching
things such as tambourine, scarf, ribbon and steps to juniors.
more. Jocelyn brought more outsiders and
church members to teach us more things Jocelyn and the team had planned and are
besides banners. Once, everything was planning a lot of fun activities to appreciate all
choreographed and taught, but after some of us and so that all the members will enjoy
years, we learned to choreograph and bring the banner dancing. We had danced in certain
worship to another level. places out of the church too. As for me, I really
enjoyed this journey and I hope it continues for
Through this journey, all the members of the a longer time. Even though this Banner Team
Banner Team had put effort to expose the does not have fixed members, all of them are
banner to others and worshipping in different dedicating to learn something new each week
ways. and they don’t give up when the leaders are
coming up with something new. They
supported us anyway and other leaders didn’t
leave anyone alone to do their job; instead, all of
them are really hardworking and brought the
Banner Team to a higher level and exposed it to
others so more people will get to know that we
don’t need to worship God by singing or playing
musical instruments only. All of the members
are really talented and cooperative. We will work
together to bring this to another level with the
guidance of the Holy Spirit. Thank you.

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BLESSED Training 6 to 8-year-olds was something I’ve
never done alone. It required patience, firm
BY LIEW EE LIN instructions, discipline for some instances and
occasional jokes to make up for maximizing
My family has been active in church ever since I their short attention span. It was all worth it
could remember. I first started serving at the
age of 7 as a worship team member in Sunday

school. That was where I got to know my friends
who were eventually Banner Team members, as when I got to see their bright smiles when given
we gathered on Saturdays to sing and dance praise for doing well. With all of that, I did have
along to worship songs. fun doing it and felt accomplished as they
performed on stage.
I vividly remember Jocelyn on stage performing
the song “Holy spirit rain down” during Sunday Being a part of the Banner Team from the very
service worship practice. The concept of banner beginning is a blessing. It started with us using
dance was very foreign to me, but that was the single banners with a simple choreography that
moment I told myself that I would want to be we’d practice for weeks for offering of praise in
able to dance like that in the future. the church to participate in and represent
Pahang at ADOP (A Day of Praise). I had the
I soon joined the Banner Team in 2014; it was opportunity to witness the growth and
easy to adapt as I was surrounded by my friends development of my teammates.
and people that shared the same passion and
goals in serving the Lord through dance. I Words cannot express how grateful I am to our
discovered a few of my own flaws like the lack instructors, Jocelyn and Joanne, and how much
of self-confidence and memorization in I’ve learned as a member of the Banner Team
choreography, but my teammates were there to over the years. I’m excited about the Banner
help me through it and were willing to adjust to Team’s future as our juniors develop into
what worked out for all of us. amazing dancers.

With many years of training and learning
alongside each other, we worked like a well-
oiled machine. It could be preparing a
performance or teaching newcomers old
choreography. Exchanging ideas, short
encouragements, quick glances of approval and
commenting on other choreographies. We
knew our roles and got work done efficiently.

，Eventually I was assigned to choreograph and

teach “Go tell it on the mountain” for juniors’
offering of praise for Christmas in 2017. Leading
was never my strongest suit. I felt nervous yet up
for the challenge.

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WRITTEN BY CHERYL WOO As I grew to know more about the different
religions in the world, I faced spiritual warfare
I am a born Christian and I have to stay faithful to the God I have always known.
worshipped God through praise and That was also when I was taken into the
worship ever since I was a kid. I was Banner Team and had started a new journey to
brought into the Wesley Kids Ministry rekindle the relationship with God again. I
worship team to build myself as a realised that there were many things that I can
worshipper of God by the late uncle Ben feel and learn through simply just banner
Cheah. He was the very first person to worship. It constantly reminded me of how
lead me into praise and worship and wonderful and powerful our God is, and also
had given me great help and how much He had blessed me.
encouragement throughout my journey
of learning more about worshipping and As the team grew bigger, I could see God’s
praising our God. covenant to the Banner Team in which we
started to have the ability to share and inspire
However, when I turned 13, I became a others to worship God with banner worship. I
youth in our church. In my first year with could witness the unity of the kids, teens and
the Methodist Youth Fellowship, the adults who have built the present team, a
youth group was not much involved in great and loving team, just to praise and
the official worship team. So, I did not glorify Him and spread Christianity with what
have much chance to utilise the gift that we are capable of.
God had blessed me with to praise Him.
But when Jocelyn came, she reunited all It is a godsend to be included in the Banner
the young and old, teens and working Team. I am deeply grateful for this team and
adults to attempt a different and would stay in this team just to give support to
refreshing method of worship. She grow a new generation of God-loving dancers. I
introduced banner worship to us. hope to see more people coming into the
family of God through banner worship and get
this guidance to be God’s instrument on Earth
with the Holy Spirit.

God has a great plan for your life.
Jeremiah 29:11

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Being in the Banner Team for as long as SS TT AA YY II NN GG
I can remember had certainly made a
huge impact in my life. I am deeply CC OO NN NN EE CC TT EE DD
grateful to God as he had brought these
amazing people into my life. I had WRITTEN BY FELICIA KONG
certainly opened up to the members of
the team as we had spent so much time My whole life, ever since I opened my eyes to
together and had been there for each the world, I had been surrounded by
other through thick and thin. Without a Christianity. It would certainly make sense
doubt, we had created a whole lot of that I would grow up being a Christian.
memories together. I will always However, being a Christian doesn't mean
remember the times we spent together that I have a strong relationship with God. In
as a team be it a small or big occasion. the beginning, I always felt like an underdog
as I never had a special connection with God
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So, I was really glad when the late Uncle Ben
came to me and encouraged me to join the
Wesley Kids Worship Team along with my
sister and my friends. In 2014, the Banner
Team came along. My friends and I joined
the team together and we were on the same
journey of discovering this new form of
worship. It was so foreign that we were
intrigued by how it works and also were
curious about what banner worship really
meant. Over the years, I have built this
special connection with God that I was
longing for by just simply worshipping the
Lord, especially through banner dance.

Of course, banner worshipping at that time
was not as popular as it is now so there
wasn't much research about it online. I
entered the Banner Team cluelessly and
now, when I look back, I've never regretted
that decision. Moving forward, I hope to
encourage more people to give banner
worship a try. Fingers crossed, more people
will stay connected with God, as did I,
through banner worship.

FROM OTHERS

UNDER THE SCOPE

JENNY TAY HOOI TIN

O ver a span of a few years, banner worship has I t is inspiring to see the Banner Team
become part and parcel of our Sunday worship members grow over the years, not just in
in church, thanks to the painstaking effort and creativity but also in skillset, close bonding,
dedication of Ms Jocelyn Soon, the guiding force teamwork, as well as leadership skills. It is
behind the team. She has a team of young always a pleasure to have their worship banner
enthusiastic, committed and dedicated children dance during the Sunday service.
who spend much of their time practising during
the weekends and when the need arises. CHAN PEI SHEE

Banner worship is indeed an expression of love H annah joined the Banner Team since she
for God and to exalt Jesus before men. It was 6 years old. I feel so graceful every time I
enhances and inspires worship. I am always see her wave the flag on the stage to praise
impressed by our Banner Team, so refreshing and God. Banner practice does not just train her for
vibrant. I am mesmerised by their beautiful and dancing, but most importantly, allow her to
graceful skills. They truly add colour and energy know God better and be closer to God. Feel so
to the atmosphere of our worship. When they blessed that she has the opportunity to join the
raise the banner and the flags, it is indeed one of Banner Team in Wesley Methodist Church.
the highest forms of worship and praise to our Hope that more people will bring the kids to
God. join the team as well.
“Let Them Praise His Name with Dancing”
Due to their excellent performances, our Banner
Team has been invited several times to perform PSALM 149 : 3
in other churches too. We are indeed very proud

of you. Keep up the good work! With God's
blessings and under the leadership of Jocelyn,
we pray that our Banner Team will continue to
grow in numbers and achieve greater heights in
the years to come. To God Be the Glory!

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FROM OTHERS

UNDER THE SCOPE

JOANNE TAN SUNNY YEW

I love banner dance because dancing makes Our Lord blesses you and all in the Banner
me happy. Firstly, I want to express my gratitude Team with His favour. You all bring worship to
to Sister Jocelyn for her dedication in teaching a different level. Well done!
us throughout the year. She has taught us how
to dance with banners and she has also shown VU CHON MEE
us how to handle the banners in the right way.
Secondly, dancing with banners can be an act I t is such a wonderful moment that our Banner
of worship. Every movement shows GOD that Team is publishing their 1st magazine today. It
we love Him. Thirdly, during banner worship, always brings me joy to see the children taking
while we pray, I could also learn some English part and dance on the stage honoring God
vocabulary and wish that when it's my turn to Almighty. Every time they move their steps and
pray, I will also use these words. wave their banners, it reminds me what a Great
God we are serving and His abundant love for me
ANONYMOUS and my family. God’s plan always turns out for
our good even if the current situation may look
I t's an expression of demonstrative dances discouraging and dismaying. God has His timing,
with flags in tandem with the adoration of the in bad times, we just need to keep our faith,
Almighty within the human spirit. A total honor Him and trust in the Almighty God. I am so
proclamation of His love, peace and hope that grateful to Ms Jocelyn Soon and the seniors for
propels a dancer to give the best! their guidance and patience to train Joanne
where she can improve and progress in each
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deeper knowledge in order for her to create her
own calligraphy to express her gratitude towards
God. I pray that God will continue to watch over
the Banner Team so that they may have more
ideas and support to improve and expand their
activities in the future.

our first WRITTEN BY EE LIN

a day of praise

A Day of Praise 2018 (ADOP 2018) was held from the
29th to the 30th of June at Penang First Assembly of
God. It is an event where followers of Christ from all
around Malaysia gather to do praise and worship
for 24 hours non-stop. Pahang's representative team
was made up of musicians and singers from Wesley
Methodist Church Kuantan, Tamil Methodist Church
Kuantan & Shalom Fellowship Kuantan. We, as the
Banner Team, were able to participate in assisting
the worship team as dancers.

State representatives were each given a 2-hour slot.
With that information, we had about 2 months to do
preparations and choreography. With many songs,
we were able to include different types of banners
used.

On the day of the event, we met at the hall entrance.
At first glance, the hall was huge in size, minimalist
interior design, a stage stretched across the hall
with many rows of chairs for spectators and
carpeted floors. As the event started, the lights
dimmed and which allowed the LED lights that
stretched across both sides of the hall to lit up with
colours suitable according to the atmosphere during
worship was what caught my eyes.

Praise and worship can be expressed in many

different forms. Dancers with unique

choreographies and dressed in clothes that

represented them. Art materials were provided for

anyone who wanted to express themselves through

colours and illustrations. It was a one of a kind

experience to see people from different states and

churches come together as one to praise the Lord.

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2019

A DAY OF
PRAISE

Written by Felicia Kong

ADOP 2019, a day everyone was looking forward
to. Weeks of preparation, multiple worship
practices and of course doing online research
about the well-known cultural city, Malacca.
The day finally has arrived, the 21st June of 2019.
The 24-hour event was held from 8.30pm to
8.30pm on June 22nd at Calvary Life Assembly,
Melaka. We reached Malacca a few hours earlier to
stroll around and discover the wonderful sights
which await us. The prominent A' Famosa Fort, the
Jonker Street filled with scrumptious food and
many more.
At 7:30pm, we all gathered around preparing for
the official opening ceremony. The view was
spectacular as the congregation got to watch us all
march while waving our multicoloured banners.
We were surrounded by people from different
backgrounds who originate from different states.
We got to see their unique costumes like the very
detailed sewing on a kebaya. Not only that, there
were various designed banners of different sizes, be
it gigantic or just a normal-sized one. But, the most
eye-opening part was that we got the chance to
socialise with others despite our different cultures
and backgrounds. It was amazing to see how
synchronised everyone was and how everyone
unite together as one to make the event successful.
It was definitely a huge honour to be part of
something so big and meaningful.

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GOD IS ON
THE MOVE

WRITTEN BY JOCELYN SOON

1st May of 2017. We had our
outdoor gathering as well as a
video shooting of " God is on the
Move" at Teluk Cempedak.

We gathered at the beach bright
and early in the morning and had
our morning worship session. We
danced and sang together in the
beautiful sunrise. It was so
picturesque to see the colorful
banners raised up high in the
reddish sky which was slowly
turning blue.

The video shooting took place at
TC beach 2. We worked together
to achieve the same goal which is
to create a successful music video.
Besides that, we also had a picnic
by the beach and played a bunch
of fun games, especially water
games.

It was definitely a once-in-a-
lifetime experience as we have all
never been a part of a music video
before. Through the success of the
creation of this music video, it has
proved that teamwork indeed is
needed in all projects. Hopefully,
there are more to come in the
future.

Admire nature
Feel God
You can see God in nature
And nature in God

-- Pathma --

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GLOBAL WORSHIP
DAY (GWD 2018)

GWD was held at Wesley Methodist Church, Kuantan
in 2018. There were a lot of churches that took part in
the 8 hours of worship. We, as the Banner Team, has
committed with the worship team for the WMC slot.
Even though we were prepared to dance only for the
WMC slot, we entered the stage spontaneously and
dance for other churches too to encourage the
worship leaders and to make the congregation have a
deeper connection with God. Moreover, we
performed a few performances to fill in the empty
stage while the worship leaders were setting up for
their slot. Sometimes when we were tired, we took a
rest by joining the kids colouring a few colouring
pages. We really enjoyed ourselves worshipping God
with other churches. In this case, banner dancing also
was exposed to many people and we know that it will
prove to them that worship leading is not the only
way to worship God. It was an exhausting day but we
really enjoyed ourselves and it was a chance to build
a bond among the Banner Team members.

GLOBAL
WORSHIP DAY
(GWD 2019)

Written by Cindy Ong

Global Worship Day, Pahang 2019, was held on
26 October 2019 @ Wesley Methodist Church,
Kuantan Pahang. There were 7 churches in
Kuantan & 1 Orang Asli group from Raub
involved in this event.

We started with the shofar blowing for the call
to worship, leading all the worshipper’s hearts
to get together in one accord. Then followed by
a group of little girls dancing at the opening
ceremony.

Our church team with 5 musicians, 2 (English)
lead singers, 10 backup singers together with
Myanmar group who joined us as a team to
worship for 1 hour & 30 minutes in GWD
Pahang 2019.

Our team has had several practices since
September 2019, together with our Banner
Team. As a committee member, I was very
encouraged that all the church members &
friends I approached willingly commit to this
event despite their busy schedules. And we are
grateful that God blessed us with 2 Indonesian
students to join our team as pianists & backup
singers. Besides, the Myanmar group has
added a different culture to our team as they
lead the worship in Burmese for 20 minutes.

With different denominations & languages to
come together to praise and worship our King
of Kings and Lord of Lords with joyful sounds
and banner rising high, we have together in
Christ made another remarkable event in
Kuantan for 2019.

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WRITTEN BY | ISAAC LOO

Praise &
Worship Day
2018

There are many ways to spend the new years, from going
out with your friends and family or even spending time
alone watching your comfort movie. My new years in 2018
was other than usual because the church had organized a
new year's worship and prayer night, something I never
experienced in my 16 years. With lots of rehearsals and
practice, the night finally came where we all gathered to
worship God as a community. I am extroverted when in
conversations; however, I was pretty shy in singing,
especially in front of people.

The church members gave me an opportunity to worship
God with my voice and talent. At first, I hesitated, but I told
myself to lay all my worries and fears in God's hands and
agreed on doing it. I performed a favorite song of mine
titled "O Come to The Altar" by Elevation Worship. Though
imperfect, I was honored to worship and praise God with
my skills. If I could describe the night with two words, it
would be spiritual and unforgettable, from the different
banner dances performed by the banner team to the
fantastic vocals sung by the worship team. All in all, it was
a tremendous experience for me to spend this time with the
church community and to develop my connection with God.

I want to extend my appreciation to Jocelyn, Joanne, Uncle
Eric, Aunty Vivian, Aunty Loo Ee, and everyone from the
worship and banner team for making this amazing event
possible.

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BANNER OUTREACH

presbyterian church, kemaman. (2016 & 2018)
written by prasanna krishnan

This event was the first banner worship that we had danced in another church. We
were invited to Presbyterian Church in Kemaman. We had a wonderful day together
with our members. We ate together and took pictures together. All of us were
welcomed with open arms upon reaching the Kemaman church. Context, their church
was smaller than our church. The stage was quite small, we found it quite hard to
dance there especially with the bigger-sized banners. We gave our best and we're
glad that they were happy with the banner worship on that day. We got to enjoy the
scrumptious food they prepared for us for dinner before heading back to Kuantan.
In 2018, we were invited once again and now we have already gotten used to the small
stage. All of them were really nice to us on that day and took care of us. This event
taught us to get used to different situations. We will be really elated if they invite us
once again for the banner worship so that we can give our best once again and banner
dance will be exposed to more people and places.

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BANNER WORSHIP WORKSHOP

WRITTEN BY JOCELYN SOON

A full-day Banner Worship Workshop was Participants learned the definition of 2019
held on 30 March 2019, from 9 a.m to 4.30 banners during worship and 21
p.m at Wesley Methodist Church, Kuantan. movements. The worship song "Christ is
The objectives of the worship were to train Enough" was used for the dance tutorials.
up more armies of God and impart Participants were able to demonstrate the
knowledge and skills. There were 7 dance after the tutorial.
participants from Rapha, 2 from WMC and 2
from GCC. This workshop was held After the two introductory courses,
successfully, all the participants gained the participants were divided into three
basic knowledge of the banners, especially groups and assisted by a facilitator for
in banner handling and the meaning of dance choreography. They were requested
banners. to choreograph a dance by using the
learned movements for group
The workshop started with an ice-breaker presentation. All participants were able to
followed by praise and worship (Worship complete the assignments.
song: How Much Do I Love You / Banner:
Fruit of the Holy Spirit). All participants In conclusion, this workshop was
sang and danced together to worship God. successful and we looking forward to
Several courses were conducted by Jocelyn having banner workshop 2.0 in the near
and assisted by six senior facilitators. future.

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2021 A red-letter day for the Banner Team. Filled
with fun and exciting activities that everyone
BANNER was looking forward to. From a chill worship
RETREAT session to learning new banner movements,
dancing choreographies, the photo scavenger
Written by Felicia Kong hunt, the zombie game, the guardian angel and
many more. It was a great time for the team to
WESLEY METHODIST CHURCH KUANTAN bond together and create more memories
11 DECEMBER 2021 together. At the end of the day, we learnt that
we should never take things for granted and
66 | banner team should always appreciate what we have, each
other. Not only that, through the bond that we
built, we have learnt that we should always lend
a helping hand and be there for each other
through thick and thin no matter what. It was
indeed a meaningful experience for us all and we
do hope for more memories to come.

2018 GLOBAL WORSHIP DAY (GWD) 2018 GLOBAL WORSHIP DAY (GWD)
WMC, Kuantan WMC, Kuantan

2018 A DAY OF PRAISE (ADOP)
MMC, Penang First Assembly of God

2019 BEHIND THE SCENES
WMC, Kuantan

2018 GLOBAL WORSHIP DAY (GWD) 2018 A DAY OF PRAISE (ADOP)
WMC, Kuantan MMC, Penang First Assembly of God

2017 FIRST OUTING 2017 FIRST OUTING
Teluk Cempedak, Kuantan Teluk Cempedak, Kuantan

2016 BANNER OUTREACH
Presbyterian Church, Kemaman

2016 BANNER OUTREACH
Presbyterian Church, Kemaman

2017 PALM SUNDAY 2016 CHRISTMAS SERVICE
WMC, Kuantan WMC, Kuantan

2017 FIRST OUTING 2019 BANNER WORSHIP WORKSHOP
Teluk Cempedak, Kuantan WMC, Kuantan

2014 FIRST OFFERING OF PRAISE
WMC, Kuantan

2019 BANNER WORSHIP WORKSHOP
WMC, Kemaman

2016 BANNER OUTREACH 2018 GLOBAL WORSHIP TEAM (GWT)
Presbyterian Church, Kemaman WMC, Kuantan

2016 EASTER OFFERING OF PRAISE 2017 FIRST OUTING
WMC, Kuantan Teluk Cempedak, Kuantan

2018 BANNER OUTREACH
Presbyterian Church, Kemaman

2018 GLOBAL WORSHIP TEAM (GWT)
WMC, Kuantan

2016 METHODIST WOMAN CONFERENCE 2016 METHODIST WOMAN CONFERENCE
Mandurah Hotel, Balok Mandurah Hotel, Balok

2016 BEHIND THE SCENES 2016 BEFORE BANNER OUTREACH
WMC, Kuantan WMC, Kuantan

2021 SUNDAY SERVICE
WMC, Kuantan

2016 METHODIST WOMAN CONFERENCE
Mandurah Hotel, Balok

2016 BANNER OUTREACH 2016 EASTER OFFERING OF PRAISE
Presbyterian Church, Kemaman WMC, Kuantan

2019 GLOBAL WORSHIP DAY (GWD) 2021 BANNER RETREAT
WMC, Kuantan WMC, Kuantan

2021 PALM SUNDAY
WMC, Kuantan
WMC, Kuantan

2021 OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP AWARD
WMC, Kuantan

2021 OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP AWARD 2021 BANNER PRACTICE
WMC, Kuantan WMC, Kuantan

2019 GLOBAL WORSHIP DAY (GWD) 2019 A DAY OF PRAISE (ADOP)
WMC, Kuantan Calvary Life Assembly, Malacca

2021 VIRTUAL BANNER PRACTICE

VIA ZOOM

2021 OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP AWARD

WMC, Kuantan

2017 PALM SUNDAY 2021 OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP AWARD
WMC, Kuantan WMC, Kuantan

2021 BANNER RETREAT 2021 BANNER RETREAT
WMC, Kuantan WMC, Kuantan

2021 BANNER RETREAT
WMC, Kuantan

2021 BANNER RETREAT
WMC, Kuantan

2021 BANNER RETREAT 2021 BANNER RETREAT
WMC, Kuantan WMC, Kuantan

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Thank you to the team for making We also want to express our
the publishing of this handbook gratitude to all worship leaders for
possible. From sharing ideas, giving us the opportunity to
creative writing, editing and many express ourselves during the
more. worship sessions. It is a great
honour to work together to praise
Special thanks to the church the Lord.
members of Wesley Methodist
Church Kuantan as well as pastors We thank you, God, for bringing
for showing your support us together as a team and enabling
throughout our journey and also us to glorify Your name in a
rooting for our success. unique and creative way.

BANNER TEAM





WESLEY METHODIST
CHURCH KUANTAN

Delight

heart .psalm 37:4