Apofasi

Occasion : College CG Camp '09

Venue : El-Sanctuary, Alor Gajah

Dates : 28 - 31-Aug-09

Theme : APOFASI - for better, for worse





What is inspiring to one, may not be as inspiring to another..
What is exciting to one, may not be as exciting to another..
What is a challenge to one, may not be as big a challenge to another..

While not every single one has been blessed, I'm still glad that all could make it for this year's College CG Camp - Apofasi.


It was awesome to some (me included).. maybe not so to others.. but everyone will have to agree that we had the best camp food yet!
As one of the campers put it - "it was cooked with love.." :)


It was fun, yet serious..


It was also relaxing, yet tiring as well..


It was good to be able to play BRIDGE again.. LOL!


It was good to have Annette back...
I feel that I should attend less camps where Annette is the speaker, 'cause at almost everytime during her sessions, I'll feel slapped in the face, kick in the a**, and as if someone's shouting, "There! You asked for it!"
No, I was joking about attending less.. in fact, I should attend more... I need these slapping-kicking sessions every now and then..


All in all, I thank the Lord for He was present at the camp




Now comes the tough part..

We've heard
We've seen
We've felt
We've been inspired
We've been encouraged
We've been challenged

Now what?

There's a lot to think about..
A lot to question ourselves..




Will we answer the call?
Remember Moses

Will we say no to defilement?
Remember Daniel and his friends


Or will we continue as if nothing's changed?
Will we continue to cave into public opinion?
Will we, like Pilate, go with the crowd?
Will we follow the flow, whichever pulls us stronger?





















Will we be fighting for brotherhood? Fighting for our brothers?
Remember the Reubenites, the Gadites and the half-tribe of Manasseh
Or will we forget about brotherhood and go to war like the 9 and a half tribes almost did?











Will we run towards those who're in trouble?
Will we offer love and help even to those who have fallen into sin?


Are we willing to be an offering?
Are we willing to go for God's glory?
Remember Nehemiah
Or will we just decide to remain comfortable?

Are we willing to listen to God's voice?


And when the time comes to decide, to make an apofasi, let us not make it alone..
We are a family.. a brotherhood...

Will we be there for one another?

Through ups and downs, thick and thin, frowns and smiles.. even in craziness... :P

I hope so... :)



















And to a dear friend who has answered the call...
All the best to you as you brave yourself for a new and probably challenging adventure..

It's all happening too soon...
But well, like I've said, you're just an AirAsia away..

May God go with you even as you face lots of anxieties and uncertainties..
He's worth trusting in..





















Take care

We will miss you

Crossroads (2)

Crossroads Camp : 01-Aug-08 --> 03-Aug-08, PeaceHaven, Genting..


Camp has come to past..
But hopefully the memories and lessons would stay.

It was a good time of learning, fun, camwhoring, captainsal-ing and meeting new and familiar faces.. we also had talent-time again after such a long time...

People like Lukas, Mei Yee, Owen, and Kin Yan came back.

And it was good that Tabby.. I mean Tabitha, could join us before she leaves for a whole new adventure at the States.


Here are a few pictures to remember the camp by..

















We know who has been cam- whoring..



































CaptainSal













Old friends catching up..











Learning new tribal languages..




























































































































Blessed with really good speakers such as Pst Tony and Michael William..



































Aside from all the fun we had, hopefully we'll keep the lessons learned close to our hearts too..
Let us remember our calling as Malaysians, as a family of God, and as Christians.
Remember how does a salt looses its saltiness?

Let us not forget our calling as priests..

"But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His wonderful light."
- 1 Peter 2:9

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On another note..

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, CHEW MEI YEE!!
Hope you're having a good time there, celebrating your b'day in the States..

















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It's funny how people make you feel older on a day you hope to feel younger.. LOL!
Thanks and take care you all!

=)

EEFC Church Camp '08

Well, seems like everyone's been blogging about the most recent EEFC Church Camp that was held in Pine's Resort, Fraser's Hill..

Just a few words about camp before we proceed with the pictures (lots of pictures, mind you..)

Nothing much to say actually, except that it was a good and refreshing one. Great testimony from the speaker's side too, who still came despite the illness of their grandson.


Anyway, most pics here are from the Wongs (Hon Yau's camera). Enjoy viewing the pics..


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EEFC Church Camp '08

Theme : Complete In Christ
Venue : Pine's Resort, Fraser's Hill
Date : 05-Jun-08 -- 08-Jun-08
Photographers : Hon Yau, Hon Chien, Andrew (Camp Group Pic only)



The happening guys' unit

Things you can find here : burgers, lots of junk food, PS2 (ish ish..)












Tabby and Elise

I dunno if you call this posing.. counted too I guess


























The unit in which we played lots of cards and Mafia












One of the workshops

This was led by Uncle David from Hope EFC
(Understand Youth)

Not sure if the adults went back more confused..









Zhong Xin's nemesis..













Games

EEFC Eurolympic Challenge











Shan Chung and Jason in action













Random flower..













Poor car..














The Game Masters - Hon Yau and Matt













Dr Ong's group

Oh.. Dr Ong's one of the few very sporting adults who participated in the games











This is what Station Masters do when they're bored and noone's at their station..













Zhong Yi's group in the 'water challenge'


















Jen-Li and Eunice













Uncle Tan Loong handling a helping hand to his son, Ivan













Station Masters : JTan, ZX, Mon













Posing









































Mon and Siaw Lin













One of the good things in this camp was that we have a good amount of free time..

Some of which were spent doing crazy things like this..

Can anyone guess who's this?

=.="











More crazy stunts..


















And more..


















And more.. sigh.. enough lar Matt..


















The girls were obviously the more normal ones..













Camp Group Pic

Courtesy of Andrew Lai





Hope you enjoyed the pics.. more pics can be viewed either here, here, or here.


Btw, welcome back Mei Yee!