Parousia's final gig just ended at 'The Third Place' cafe.

We (Parousia) started off in the mid afternoon doing sound check at Fort Canning for ' Sonic Fest 05'. The weather was terrible; super humid. (I changed 3 t-shirts by the end of the day).
All of us were kind of excited and happy over this 'waited' day (the great departure gigs) but also sad as this may be our last gig. There is this special bond within the band. We have builded this special friendship in serving God thru our music. Not only to ourselves but also towards our fans and friends. Knowing that we may not be gigging together and hanging out with our fans/friends after gigs again.
Lloyd is heading US for his PHD on 1 aug, Jeff is heading back to US with his wife and baby for studies and work on national day, Wen is heading for 4 years of drums studies in Boston after dec, and I'm leaving to work in Shanghai this weekend.
We played the sonic fest gig at 6.30pm. The sound was excellent. (yeah! i met my ex-classmates 'Karene' at Sonic Fest, for one moment, I missed my class too)

After it, we headed back for the last gig at 'Third Place'. We were the last band and we ended really late (around 11.30). Most of Parousia friends came for this gig. O yes, i played a song with "Skive'(one of the bands before us), it was very last min thing, so kind of like a surprise...
The presence of God was really with Parousia. Even as we start playing. I knew deep in my heart that this is our 'LAST'... Tears came down from Jeff's eyes as he prayed and Lloyd broke down and wept when he sang 'I'll let You lead'. I could see most of our friends/fans were sad too. God's presence was definitely there. It's has been so many years of serving in Parousia ministry.

Like what Jeff said to the audience - we do not want to leave behind this Parousia legacy but it is Jesus that we want people to remember when they think of Parousia. The band has really come so far in these 12 years. Jeff brought me into Parousia in 2002, never will I know that I'll treasure this music and friendship so much now... My heart is heavy with the presence of God now and I'm really thankful for everything. REALLY THANKFUL ... It has been so long since the last time I wept in the presence of God. It is not just Parousia but it's Christ in Parousia that makes it so special. Parousia is special to me and I know that Parousia has been special to many too. Now I'm starting to miss the live sound of Lloyd's singing, Jeff's guitars, Caleb's sounds and Wen's groove... and I missing 'third place' too

We ended off giving our last autograph session and went for a late supper fellowship at 'Sampa Bedok' with some close friends. O yes, We each received a sunflower from this very nice & sweet sister...

What an unforgettable and memoriable day for me... the final encounter of Parousia.

Pls get a copy of [Exchange] from HMV before its cleared...