On October 25, 2025, the Greater Bay Area Concert, themed "Peace and Revival," took place at the Macau Tower, drawing over 200 attendees.
The event was a collaborative effort organized by the CMBC Macau (Christian Business Men's Connection) and the Union of Christian Evangelical Churches in Macau. It featured performances by the Hong Kong MMO (Multi-media Oasis) Worship Team, the Greater Bay Area Unity Worship Team, the Cherith Worship from the Christian Sheun Tao Church Hong Kong & Macau District Union Association, and the Macau CMBC Joint Worship Team.
During the concert, Christian singer Karen Kong shared her personal journey from battling depression to finding freedom. She recounted, "I once struggled with mental illness and witnessed many in Hong Kong resorting to suicide due to their suffering. However, after being saved by Jesus, my life was transformed completely. I answered His call and am committed to being God's salt and light."
Karen encouraged attendees to respond to God's love with courage. "I feel a strong prompting to invite you to raise your hands and come forward, offering yourselves as living sacrifices to God. I believe God will speak to you during this worship concert today."
Pastor Joseph Chi from the Hong Kong MMO Worship Team also shared a message urging everyone to make worship the cornerstone of their Christian lives. "We should all lift our voices in worship," he emphasized. "The more we worship God, the stronger we become. Without worship, we lack strength. What Satan fears most is our worship of God!"
He reminded worship leaders and Christians serving in various churches to dedicate their hearts fully to God in their service—not for the praise of others, but to "worship God throughout our lives."
Pastor Joseph Chi shared his spiritual journey from youth to the present, highlighting a pivotal moment at 18 when he was inspired by a scripture verse. "I received a piece of advice: God will bless you as long as you have an eager heart." During his seminary studies, he felt envious of others who were gifted in playing the piano, conducting, and preaching. But eventually, he realized the importance of not underestimating himself and the power of a dedicated heart. He encouraged everyone to come before God and dedicate their lives to Him.
Pastor Chi urged attendees to recognize their roles not just as worshipers but as "missionaries of worship." He emphasized, "Do not think that worship is merely singing a few songs and then calling it a day. Each of us has a mission yet to be fulfilled, and this mission must be accomplished. We are all missionaries; it's our job to proclaim the name of God."
The gathering moved many to tears. Judy, a sister in Christ from Shenzhen, shared her experience afterward, expressing how she regained strength from the worship concert: "I don't know why I was in tears—I just felt so exhausted. It had been a long time since I praised God so freely and openly. Although I often lead worship at my church, the service had gradually become a burden, leaving my heart parched. Today's worship concert has restored my strength."
Originally published by the Christian Time
- Edited by Karen Luo and translated by Joyce Leung
