對「欣樂」的一些觀感
張慕皚牧師
欣樂過去二十五年的事奉中，本人的參與也有一段頗長的時間，因此對「欣樂」的團員也有一定程度上的認識，以下是一點點的觀察和分享。
一 「欣樂」不只是一個合唱團，更是一個主內的團契，這對欣樂的事奉路線是決定性的。
「欣樂」不是為演唱而演唱，為表現技巧而演出，而是一群有共同信仰、同一事奉目標的主內同道的組合，在獻唱的過程中體驗主的同在和合一的精神，從心中唱出讚美和造就的詩歌。
二 「欣樂」不單是一個合唱團，更可說是一個有使命感的傳福音團隊，多年來不但有自己的週年音樂會，還多次出外佈道和帶領福音聚會，多年的觀察給我看見，「欣樂」的弟兄姊妹都熱心傳福音，多年來為神的道得以傳開而付出了大的代價。
三 「欣樂」並不單是一個因對音樂興趣而組成的「興趣班」，而是一群為音樂和有信仰而委身的弟兄姊妹，做起事來都十分認真而有紀律，是共同的興趣和同一的負擔叫他們團結起來，一同努力去完成神交付的工作。
四 「欣樂」不單是一個事奉的詩班，更可說是一個帶著教育使命的歌唱隊伍，嘗試將不同時代、有代表性和質素高的聖樂在各地方和不同場合獻唱，使現代人認識不同時代和不同類型的聖樂，幫助現代信徒對教會音樂有更深入和全面的認識。
結語
一個樂團能維持二十五年的時間並不容易，求主保守帶領「欣樂」，使這樂團能揉合傳統和現代音樂，有使命感而肯創新地繼續在未來的日子被神使用。
文章轉載自廿五周年音樂會年刊
以上文章謹屬作者個人意见。
Some Thoughts on The Innomine Chorale
Rev. James Mo-Oi Cheung
I have been involved with the ministry of the Innomine Chorale for a rather lengthy period out of its history of twenty-five years and have come to know some of the members in depth. I like to share some of my observations concerning this choral group.
1 Innomine Chorale is not only a choral group; it is also a Christian fellowship. This is a deciding factor in the direction of the kind of ministry the chorale takes on. They do not perform for the sake of performance; they do not perform to demonstrate their musical techniques. Members are Christians with a commom faith and a common goal. In the process of their service, they often experience the presence of the Lord as well as the spirit of unity. From the depths of their hearts they sing out songs of praise and exhortation.
2 Innomine Chorale is not only a choral group; it is also an evangelistic team with a vital sense of mission. This is demonstrated in each annual concert as well as in all the evangelistic trips and meetings it takes on. From my observation through the years, I have seen their zeal in spreading the gospel. Many of them have persisted and paid a considerable price in spreading the gospel.
3 Innomine Chorale is not formed by a group of people who have only a keen interest in music, but by a group of brothers and sisters in Christ who commit themselves because of love of music and love for the Lord. They are a group of highly motivated, dedicated and disciplined people. It is their common goal and burden that cause them to unite together to accomplish God’s work.
4 Innomine Chorale is not only a choir that emphasizes in evangelism; it also carries a commission of education. They have tried to let sacred music of various periods and styles, all of superb quality, be heard in various occasions and places. They want their audience to learn the vast resources of sacred music. In doing so, they enhance deeper understanding among today’s Christians in Hong Kong and wherever they minister.
Conclusion
It is not easy for a choral group to have sustained for twenty-five years as Innomine Chorale has. May the Lord continue to preserve and lead the chorale in its future ministries. I hope that in their effort to blend the traditional and the contemporary music, they can be further used by God in a vital way with renewed strength and vision.
This article was published in the 25th annual concert brochure
The above article represents the author’s personal opinion only.