On an ordinary Saturday afternoon, JRAM Churches in BC
hosted its first “Amateur Battle of the Bands and Dance Fest.” It was an
exhilarating time as you can feel the participant’s mixed emotions before their
turn. There were six (6) bands and five (5) dance groups from JRAM Churches in
BC vying to be the best in winning the no.1 spot. It will not be an easy time
for everyone who came ready to be the best.
This year’s event was participated by the following
churches:
1.
JRAM Vancouver: Band and Dance Squad
3.
JRAM North Vancouver: Band
4.
JRAM Abbotsford: Band and Dance Squad
5.
JRAM Richmond: Band and Dance Squad
6.
JRAM New Westminster: Band and Dance Squad
7.
JRAM Surrey: Band and Dance Squad
After all is said and done, the verdict came with much
suspense and anticipation. Everyone has their fingers crossed while each member
of the bands and dance squads are waiting with thrill for the announcement of this
year’s winners. Altogether, everyone did their best and shared their talent for
God’s glory alone and all of them deserve huge congratulations for the success
of this year’s event. It was all worth it and the most important aspect of all
in this event, i.e., all had fun in doing it, thus, whether you won or not, the
effort was duly noted, recognized and showcased for all to see and enjoy.
Listed below is the category of awards that were given and listed
as follows:
Individual Category:
1.
Best Keyboardist: Christian Realina (JRAM
Surrey)
2.
Best Drummer: Alyssa Navo (JRAM Surrey)
3.
Best Bassist: Reymark Domingo (JRAM Vancouver)
4.
Best Guitarist: Kenny Anday (JRAM Vancouver)
Band Category:
1.
1st: His Direction (JRAM Surrey)
2.
2nd: Zamaritans (JRAM Richmond)
3.
3rd: Paradox of Grace (JRAM New Westminster)
Dance Squad category:
1.
1st: Zamaritans (JRAM Richmond)
2.
2nd: West Crew Redeemed (JRAM New
Westminster)
3.
3rd: His Direction (JRAM Surrey)
In all of what we have said and done, let’s bring home some
important lessons to better improve ourselves in this arena. What was learned
and taught? But most importantly, winning the award is good but when you know
that you have done best, gave your all and did all to the best of your
knowledge and ability, remember that you have personally won a prize. Though it
may not be the prize that the event gave, you have rewarded yourself with a
greater prize of personal achievement. It is also summarized in these words:
“The ultimate
victory in competition is derived from the inner satisfaction of knowing that
you have done your best and that you have gotten the most out of what you had
to give.” ~Howard Cosell