Last Major Event of the Yr 2009 --> Camp Liv It!

Today marks the last day of the year 2009. Its been a year of many eventful happenings... and on this post, I shall blog about the last major event that happened... Camp Liv It!

Its the annual youth camp for my church and I went for it! Ha, probably in that, its quite a miracle already. I have not gone for a full youth camp for donkey years now... probably the last was 5yrs ago? I would sometimes go for the camps but as a "part-timer"; for one, I am not fond of chalets and camps. But this year, taking up the role of a cell group leader, I had to go and I am really glad I did! (if I wasn't a leader, I wouldn't have to go for it as well, cause I am OVERAGED!) We started the camp asking each other about our expectations... for me, I wanted to experience God once again in that close intimate way and to impact the people around me (be it small or big). I think I did achieve both. Praise the Lord!

To begin, I didn't fulfill my responsibility as a logistics I/C for the camp. I was appointed this position and I totally went... "What!??!?!??!?? Caleb doing logistics?" I totally could not imagine... for those who know me, I would think its difficult to imagine me doing logs as well. Haha. But also, I was busy before the camp to do the logs stuff. As a result, Zheng Xin took up the role... Thanks a lot bro! And so, I went from logs I/C to being the DRIVER! wahahha. And I enjoyed it. Although we didn't exactly drive around much. But I do like driving. :)

Apart from driving, I also played keys and sung during the camp, of which, I thank God for these gifts and for the opportunity to serve Him. It is where God has placed me in my ministry and I would strive to do better... for Him! I was also a group member of the group ARISE! Come on' we'll LIVE IT! BEAT IT! LIVE IT! BEAT IT! Hahah... although the first day I wasn't really involved with my group but we were very much bonded during the 2nd day. And it was awesome to be in my group... Shalom did a fantastic job rah-rahing the group (she was as fierce as she can be... wahahah!) and we did all the silly cheers together, played the games like fanatic people! I also got to know each and every member in my group better. Even though I come from a rather small church, for some people, I see them every week but that doesn't mean I know them. Take for example, Christine and Joyce... I've been in the church for years and so have they, but before this camp, we didn't even exchange a WORD! But I got to know them in this camp and it was great! We are one big family after all! :) And it was great to have Amanda, our new friend joining us for this camp :) Lets bond people!

Moments of the camp:
I cried or almost cried 2-3 times in the camp. 1 was when I was PRAYING FOR SOMEONE... Arggh! It usually happens the other way, when some one prays for you, you get touched by the Lord and you cry. But for me, I went to the person and I said, "Can I pray for you?" I closed my eyes and I started SOBBING! It was embarassing!!! I almost couldn't say the prayer out properly. But in anycase, I just felt a burden for the person and I was glad I mustered up my courage to pray for the person.
2 occasion was when my group had OUR MOMENT just before the last session... when ms. fung shared about how she felt. So she was half-tearing and sharing and that made me want to cry as well! I think everyone's sharing touched me also. Praise the Lord for His work in the camp! :)
I was also happy that the very last session of the camp, everyone was very much liberated in singing praises to the Lord, its a wonderful feeling! :)
And glad was I that I talked to people whom I had never before this camp. Christine, Amanda, Joyce, Kevan... It was also a great time of bonding with everyone. And for many, I grew up with them, I saw them grow up. Shalom used to be this tiny little girl and so was Dan Fung. Haha, but they have grown so much both physically and spritually. Its very heart-warming to see that. :)
I think the wet games on the 2nd day was also a highlight! I think I went crazy playing the games! Wahhahah... People who do not really know me or for their first impression often think that I am a serious person rather COOL... wahhahah, right ??? But actually, I am so not what I look... I think?? (but at times I can be serious and cool!) I didn't play all the games but I played the dog-and-bone and tug-of-war. Its been quite a long time since I played games man... I suddenly feel alive and young again! wahahh. Dog-and-bone wasn't the conventional game known by many. We covered the "bone" with a ground sheet and when your number was called, you would have to lift up the ground sheet crawl in the MUD and look for the "bone". I salute the girls on this game. I was one of the last few the be called... and honestly, my heart was pumping!!! Especially when the petite girls had done such a brilliant job, they literally BURRIED themselves in the mud! But when people do not care about their image, it becomes really fun and crazy! Haha!

So on an ending note, the camp was really a BLAST! And thank God for all his blessings during the camp. His providence, His touch, His Word, the good weather, His protection... and more! Also, kudos to the camp comm! Isaac, you did a great job as a camp commandant man! And my ever hilarious JonLY as 2 I/C... We had great games and wonderful food as well! A round of many applause for everyone! :)

And so, here is my group, the winning group for this year's camp... ARISE!

Joel and I are in the picture!

Stay blessed and have an even blessed new year ahead! God bless ALL!

-LeB-