I'M BACK

... from church camp that is. honestly, i haven't been to the last few camps for whatever reasons there were. i think the last camp i attended was the one at JB, just across the Causeway?

but i am glad that i made it this time round, despite not wanting to go for few other reasons.
God opened my eyes and my ears to see what He is able to do. it is not an immediate thing that can be granted or given upon requests. He works through people, opens their eyes and hearts bit by bit until they finally see it.

i guess i had finally understood what "pray without ceasing" means to see things being changed. and it is not just one person's prayer to change things, but prayer of all who want to see it answered. it is a process, testing of patience and waiting for it to happen at the right time.

camp closing was emotional. who says life as a Christian was easy? i was reminded that our lives had to be broken for us to be closer and stronger to God. many personal sharings, many tears, many encouragements. nothing better to get all of us started afresh with God.

i must say that the camp booklet and souvenir was awesome. everything was personalized. my first reaction at seeing the camp booklet "WOW!" appreciate all the hard work that had gone into producing the booklets.

also had great time executing the games with Greg, Sharon and Samuel. thanks to Auntie Dora who roped us in for the recreation for campers. we were so afraid that nobody would be back for the games, but almost everybody came back to participate in our crazy. oh man, instructing 150-odd people (adults & youth) to play games is no easy task. but i am glad they enjoyed it. oh, Auntie Dora and myself made our 'sweet escape' when the Generals game was over. we managed to run away from the water bomb wars.

got to also play beach volley and ultimate frisbee. it was kinda tiring running up and down for the frisbee. beach volley was pain but fun. no pain no gain. had minor bruise as souvenir. was also surprised that a couple of adults actually can play volleyball. and i got myself just a little darker. it wasn't sunny hot, but it was good enough for me. i shan't complain.

oh, finale night was hilarious. HPC really has got its own talents. we are a multi-national church. hahaha! the youth did some wonderful dance too.

overall, i think there was no mistake in bringing the adults and youth together for this camp. thanks to the hardworking camp comm for putting these all together.

and... i think driving up to camp is more fun than riding the coach. you can take time to drive around and see places, eat, shop, etc... can't wait to drive up for the next camp when i am qualified to. nobody's stopping me from driving up. and i would like a sporty car to drive up. haha!!
and i passed J's estate when the bus was on its way back to Singapore. it was so near yet so far... could have just stopped over somewhere and go visit my animal friends.

good night...