The Children's Choir began on 16 August 2014 to promote a rich tradition of sacred music, provide children in the church with a comprehensive musical education, lead them in worship and praise, and help them serve through sacred music. It also sought to reach children and families who had not yet come to faith, serve the community, and take part in evangelism and mission.
In 2015, the Children's Choir was named the Emmanuel Choir. New members were admitted between the ages of eight and 16.
In 2016, the choir scheduled anthems for the morning service on the second and fourth Sundays of each month. In March, Pastor 朴 returned to Korea, and Sister 李依楣 took over as accompanist. In May, Ms 李照罗 also returned to Korea, and Sister 吴路得 assumed the conducting responsibilities.
By May 2018, around 30 members were attending, and the choir decided to have choir robes made. In December that year, our church's Emmanuel Choir visited 水原荣华 Church and 洪川光源 Church in Korea for fellowship and to experience life with local Christian families.
In March 2020, as the COVID-19 pandemic spread worldwide, Malaysia implemented a nationwide Movement Control Order. All in-person meetings and rehearsals ceased. The Emmanuel Choir resumed in-person rehearsals in July 2022.
In December 2023, the Emmanuel Choir sang its final anthem of the year at Sunday worship, after which its activities were paused.
In March 2024, the Emmanuel Children's Choir resumed regular rehearsals twice a month, on the first and third Saturdays from 5.00 to 6.30 pm. The church appointed Mr 陈恩显 as conductor, with Brother 李献宇 assisting and learning alongside him.
Organisation
- Conductor: Ms 李照罗 (August 2014–2022)
Rev. 李仁民 (2023)
Mr 陈恩显 (March 2024–present)
- Accompanist: Rev. 朴智允 (August 2014–March 2016)
Ms 李依楣 (January 2015–2023)
Brother 李献宇 (March 2024–present)
- Adviser: Ms 刘芬芬 (August 2014–2023)
Ms 吴路得 (2016–2023)
Ms 蔡素意 (2019–2023)
Milestones
- 16 August 2014 / First rehearsal
- 28 September 2014 / Began singing anthems on the fourth Sunday of each month
- 25 December 2014 / Sang at the Christmas celebration
- 3 January 2015 / Formed the secondary-school group
- 8 February 2015 / Secondary-school group began singing anthems on the second Sunday of each month
- 19 February 2015 / Children's Choir sang on the first day of Chinese New Year
- 4 April 2015 / Took part in the Northern District Joint Easter Celebration
- 27 June 2015 / Held the Emmanuel Choir Sacred Music Festival
- 25 December 2015 / Sang at the Christmas celebration
- 7 June 2016 / Took part in the 23rd World Chinese Sacred Music Conference
- 2 July 2016 / Emmanuel Choir Concert
- 17 December 2016 / Participated in the Educational Assistance Programme
- 25 December 2016 / Sang at the Christmas celebration
- 15 April 2017 / Sang at the Easter celebration
- 16 December 2017 / Participated in the Educational Assistance Programme
- 25 December 2017 / Sang at the Christmas celebration
- 1 April 2018 / Sang at the Easter celebration
- 7–14 December 2018 / Visited Methodist churches in Korea
- 25 December 2018 / Sang at the Christmas celebration
- 21 April 2019 / Sang at the Easter celebration
- 25 August 2019 / Sang at Kulim Church
- 9 September 2019 / Joint Sacred Music Festival
- 14 December 2019 / Participated in the Educational Assistance Programme
- 25 December 2019 / Sang at the Christmas celebration
- 18 March 2020 / Activities suspended because of COVID-19
- 3 July 2022 / Began Sunday choir rehearsals
- 6 August 2022 / Choir rehearsals moved to Saturdays
- 13 August 2023 / Sang at both services on Sacred Music Sunday
- October 2023 / Regular rehearsals on the second, third and fourth Saturdays of each month;
no rehearsals on the first or fifth Saturdays; sang at the morning service on the fourth Sunday every two months
- March 2024 / Rehearsals on the first and third Saturdays, 5.00–6.30 pm
- April 2024 / Ordered Children's Choir T-shirts
- 7 July 2024 / Took part in a choir fellowship gathering organised by the Northern Malaysia Christian Sacred Music Promotion Association“Wholeheartedly”
December 2023
July 2024
July 2024