Bling it on!

The hippest place on 15 November Saturday, wasn’t at Sentosa, it wasn’t even at Orchard Road, the hippest place to be was right at the Riverwalk!

 

After last week’s success, Bling! Part 2 was glitzier this time around as cellgroups tried to outshine each other for the Best Dressed Cellgroup Award. Members and friends arrived with their choice of Bling  accessories -  sequined scarves, embellished suspenders and even gold gloves! Guys and girls alike were dressed in the shiniest, most eye-catching outfits vying for the Best Dressed Male and Best Dressed Female Award.

 

Bling! kicked off with icebreaker games like Record Holders, hosted by Amber, Ming Hui, Joseph and special guest host Loga from Vasantham Central. Cellgroups had to send a representative to compete for categories like the Longest Breath, Sexiest Pose and Strongest Memory. The audience members also had a chance to guess and vote who was “The Real Thing” among three other imposters onstage. There were a few hits and misses, and some of the posers were very convincing! In case you’re still curious, Hui Wen is half-Thai and Ivan Lee is our zone’s lightweight boxing champion.

 

Next up was (beatboxer’s name) who wowed the audience with his awesome beatboxing skills!  Another stellar performance was by ET zone’s very own dance team, Urban Groove Remix, with their encore dance number leaving the audience breathless.

 

Aside from the games and performances, everyone was really looking forward to the Big Reveal of the makeover session. At the start of the program, the “Before” pictures were shown to the audience, and the room was filled with anticipation at the results of the makeover. When the models entered the room with their stylists, people were craning their necks to get a view of the made-over ladies, but their faces were screened, heightening the suspense. When the models’ new looks were revealed, appreciative “oohs”, “ahhs” and an occasional “Is that my cellgroup member?” could be heard among the crowd. The models in their Oriental Rock, Cowgirl and Party Girl looks strutted down the runway as the audience cheered their glamorous transformations.

 

Many were touched and encouraged by Edmund Tay’s message on “Unleashing One’s Potential”. Jesus, though He was tempted on His Identity, His Methods and His Faith, was able to fulfil His calling successfully by being confident in who He was, not basing His security on abilities or outward appearances, but trusting in God. No matter how ordinary we may look on the outside or feel on the inside, if we’re willing to lay our lives down before God – He can use someone ordinary to do extraordinary things for Him!

 

As Bling! drew to a close, the winners were finally announced: the Best Dressed Female – Valerie (N317),  the Best Dressed Male – Lester (N415), the Best Dressed Cellgroup – (W320) and the Best Makeover – Joycelyn and her model Karen.

 

Bling! was filled with surprises and has been the most exciting zone gathering this 2008! As a new year approaches, we can expect more events to showcase our creativity and talents!