“The chickens all ran away and left their eggs behind. That’s why we have Easter Eggs.”
Producer Sheena Balan
Hence, that’s how the name “Chicken Run” was born. This was the first Easter celebration Oxygen has had, making brainy use of all the students who were involved in the creation of this legendary event.
A hype-full dance started off the night, followed by games that got the crowd jumping and shouting in anticipation and excitement. Excellent choice of games as everyone had a chance to participate. Just as the producer Sheena Balan predicted, there was an abundance of Easter Eggs due to the outrageous chicken escapade. Those whom won the games were rewarded with chocolate eggs, size of which was dependant on the success of the participants.
The climax of the event was when Pastor Mark got up, speaking not just mere words but words of life. In sum, Pastor Mark reminded everyone once again of how God loves them for who they were regardless of how different. In fact, because of the variety, everyone collectively forms the unique “Oxygen”. Our very own students, Raynu, Woan Yi and Willy proved that by sharing their amazing and vastly different personal stories but however, all ended with a common conclusion: The way God played a major part in the process of them becoming the person they are today. These down-to-earth, everyday stories related brilliantly with many in the audience and thus, made an impact.
Music and songs were incorporated effectively as all the songs fitted in with the event perfectly. An instance was when the song, “The Real Me” by Natalie Grant was sang after Pastor Mark spoke and the all students told their stories. The lyrics along with the melody summed up the night in a way that stuck with everyone.
“Chicken Run” is by no means a letdown. It was immensely satisfying, relaxing and fun at the same time. Most importantly, “Chicken Run” gave everyone in the audience something to bring home, be it chocolate eggs or an impacting word.
Directed By: Pastor Michael & Chiew Har Raj; Co-Producers: Andrew Lim & Sheena Balan; Dance: Grace Foo and Team; Games: Wee Li Goh and Jolvin Lee; Music: David Ng and team; Computer Graphics: Lok Tiung & Wing Sun; Video & Editing: Zie Chong Ben Cheok; Sound: Don Chan; Photography: Jenn Yong; Ushering: Raynu Thomas and team; Food & Drinks: Mei Yun, Shoun Cheng and team.
WITH THE VOICES OF: Michael Raj (Pastor Mike), Mark Elmendorp (Pastor Mark), Mary Raynu Thomas (Raynu), Woan Yi Hong (Woan Yi), Willy Goh (Willy)
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