Graff. The Final Part















Phibs' signature on every piece of his work.















The planetUni banner that Jono and Iris did using stencil and spray.

When the last of Phibs' graff work is done, and when the sun begins to set in the horizon, that's when the crowd disappears; That's when all is said and done is done indeed. The satisfaction of an accomplishment could be tasted at the tip of the tongue. But the best part is when you know you that the success is shared. It is like when the last member of a baton relay team crosses the finish line and the team cheers, the crowd stands on their feet and they could taste the sweetness of success.

A graffiti event that consists of a live work by an accomplished graffiti artist and incorparating a competition is something that is uncommon, especially when it is done by a group of young people, whom the church backs. I love the culture of Planetshakers City Church where is is not afraid of being contemporary. It doesn't despise or detaches itself from the modern arts, rather, it embraces it. God, being a God of yesterday, today and tommorrow is one that is way ahead of our times where He could already listen what are the worship songs that will be written in the year 2015 and beyond. So, isn't it interesting to think that the Church is afraid of being consumed by modern culture and resist it most of the time?

Music is despised as being the tool of the devil decades ago. Not until recently having the drums and electric guitar in the church is considered satanic. However, today we see that we have the drums and electric guitar(s) in most churches today. God can use popular culture to be a form of evangelism. In fact, He is the one who created popular culture. It is the fleshly carnal selves that twisted and polluted it. Media, music, arts, politics, all of these and beyond are excellent tools that God created so that we could give Him all the glory and be forms of worship unto Him. A united shout unto His name and be a vehicle that shout His fame.

Graffiti doesn't have the best reputation, anywhere in this world. However, it is definately recognised as one of the culture of today. It rose from the generation we live in and it quickly became an icon. Sound familiar when you think about how music and its character came about: The MTV generation. Graffiti art is derived from the term where one writes their name on the walls of buildings, trains, and other public spaces, all in the name of telling the public about who they are. Graffiti is the name we give for writings on the wall; one that God Himself created long ago.

Like I mentioned before, the number one call of a Christian today is to 'Make God Famous'. Being contemporary is not an end, instead it should be a means to an end so that the Church can be a prophetic voice to a generation that needs to know who God is and truly is (paraphrased from Mal Fletcher's preaching).















Taken during the last few moments of the event when we finished packing up. God's love, faithfulness and promises and from everlasting to everlasting.

"Thank You, Jesus. Thank You for letting me have the priviledge of leading a team of inspiring leaders in an urbanlife who is not afraid of shouting Your fame. We give You all the praise, all the glory and honour that You deserve. You alone are God and Lord and we ask that You will use us and let us live for the cause of the cross. In Jesus' Name, Amen"