CBGC Youth Camp 2009 can be summarized in one word - AWESOME. The camp that many prepared for and anticipated has come and gone. Sigh...wish the camp would never end. Time just never seems to be enough. It just passes so so quickly. Its like you're complaining to yourself that you've to wake up at 7 smtg and the next moment its like~WHAT??? Its night already? Yeah...Its THAT fast.
I don't want to make any comparison to previous camps because i feel that each camp has its own purpose and each camp is special in its own way. This camp was themed "the x-treme makeover" and it did live up to its name.
I could really feel the presence of God in this camp and i know that in one way or another, many people did experience a makeover of their own. God works in many different ways in different people's lives, mine included. God was just so AWESOME. Thank you God for everything You've done in the camp. Everyone was blessed. =)
To all cell leaders,
Where would we committees and group leaders be without each and every one of you? You all are the ones that brought us up, leading us in the right direction, showing us the way to the Lord. Thank you so much. I know some of you have to actually take your precious leave just to be in the camp with us. In the camp, all of you were a great inspiration too. Helping around, dealing with matters. Many campers don't even realise how much you all did, but God was there watching. =) Thank you once again.
To all camp committees,
Wai Kit,
hmmm...i wonder how many people in this whole wide world could actually take over your place? hehe... You're just such a blessing to CGBC youth, you always were. God has used you in such a wonderful and effective way. You've been such a blessing to so many people. Don't believe? Just ask a few and you'll know. =) You are such an inspiration to many(myself included), and i'm sure you will become what you've always wanted to be~INFLUENTIAL. Forget the famous and prominent part la, trust me it doesn't help. haha... Just want to thank you for being such a wonderful friend and camp commander in this camp. Thank you so so much. You played a big part in making me what i am today. Well, you influenced me, in a good way la.
Samuel,
Another individual that is and has been and is still being used by the almighty God up till today!!! Can see you being a great servant of God in the future. You have by no doubts used your talents to the fullest!!! God is proud that you have used your talent to such big measures. I'm sure He'll inspire you to write more songs for Him in the future.
Jean Li,
The chatterbox =P. A good one though. Really respect the way you deal with tough situations. You have a way of talking which...i dunno...calms the raging seas? XD!!! Really appreciate your crap and jokes that enlightens others moods and spirit. Shy on the outside, outgoing on the inside. =)
Vincent, Sunny, Rena, Rachel,
Thanks so much for the booklet and name tags. Not forgetting the wonderful idea you guys came out for the name tags. Really bonded everyone together. =)
Adrian and Joel,
A big thank you to you guys too for making sounds sound like sounds and making pictures look like pictures. (LOL) XD!!!
Kerry and Sabrina,
Bau zou pohs...Thank you for bau zou-ing for this years camp. Guess it was worth it since SOMEONE had the priviledge to go taiwan instead. Well, you missed a great camp, and we missed you too. =)
Zach,
What can i say? You've been such a great example of what a real gentleman is like. Doing the games for the first time, you did a great job. (SALUTE) Sorry for not helping you that much though. Really appreciate you brother.
Other committees that i missed out,
You guys done a great job in making the camp a success too!!! THANK YOU!!!
Group leaders,
I'm going to express this in general. (YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE). As i looked back to the camp, seeing so many taking a step furthur into being a worrior for the Lord, just brings a smile to my little face. =) Although sometimes things might seem tough, or you think that something is impossible for you to handle...always remember this, WITH GOD ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE. For some of you its the second time and i could really see an improvement from the first time you guys were group leaders. Some of you just don't know your potentials. And after the camp, i'm sure you all know your potentials better right?
Some of you were complaining about certain members in your group. Well, how did it turn out? It wasn't THAT bad after all right? You have to just surrender everything to God and just let Him do the rest. When you have faith in yourself and in God, you will have the VICTORY. Heard some of you were facing some attitude members and were criticised. Don't let those comments affect you as you are still growing in the Lord. For those who couldn't think you can do it, in the end you did it didn't you. Even leading your group to a certain victory. =) Things just goes beyond your expectations. And once again this was proved through this camp.
'You can do it", thats what i always tell some of you when you were doubting yourselves. Why am i so sure? because what you think you can do, God can do it better! Many times better. And He will do it through you too! Our God is a BIG God. What can prove too difficult for Him?
Many things can be taken delight from this camp. There were just so many people that i didn't even get the chance to know even half of the people who were there. Sorry people. May we know each other in time to come.
Just want to say another big THANK YOU to everyone once again. Sorry if i had offended any of you throughout the camp. All praises to God!!! =) Period.
Sunday, December 20, 2009
Monday, December 7, 2009
update =)
tick tock tick tock (clock ticking)...time passes by so quickly...SO quickly...sometimes it just feels like time has picked up pace and has become faster than normal. Sometimes i just wish one week has more days in it. Time passes by so quickly that in the blink of an eye it is already another month. For those peeps who are having ur "wonderful hols" better enjoy it to the fullest man. Its already December, and before you know it. You'll be in school and you'll be thinking...Gosh...it feels like i was just here yesterday...LOL.
and talking bout time passing by quickly, it just occured to me that, as each second that passes by, i or in other words everyone, is not growing any younger. As each second passs by, we are growing a second older, a minute older, an hour, a day older, a week older, a month older, a fortnight older, a year older, a century older, a millenium older...ok i was crapping. Point is, we thihnk we have time and chance to do things at a later time in our lives, well sory to tell you, you're wrong...WRONGGGGGG. Time is never on our side, if you wanna do something, you better do it quickly. If you are afraid of doing something or uncertain, either you skip that thought or you don't do it at all. Simple right =P.
OK. Enough of that time goes by quickly part. I will let you ppl decide what to agree to. Either you're with me or you're with Madonna. =)
I will now write what my title says i will write which is what i wrote on my title bar...er...ok. As of today (8 December 2009), I am alive and well (DUH). Well, its already week 8 in my sem. Things are not getting any easier, nor is my time being more UNoccupied. Many ppl who were in short sem, including my bro, have already finish their sem and will be facing their finals next week. All the best everyone!!! =) The force(God) is with you. *their sem break will be one whole month~~NO FAIR!!! =( *
I am already becoming a cute little panda as each day passes by. =) Gosh~~Lord i really need You. "For the JOY of the LORD is my STRENGTH" Yay!!! Joy cell GO!!! =) OK. Nvrmind. I was talking to myself.
So...i am getting busier and i am really starting to treasure those presious time with my friends and family and most importantly God. Truly appreciate your prayers ppl! THX!!! Another interesting update...Mom got herself a dog, Miki. Guess she was just too lonely huh. haha. That dog could be such a drag. Gosh...A part of the dog's storybook could be found in Esmond's brain, if you are really that desperate to know...ask ME. LOL.
Can't really think of anything to update at the moment. Will do once i think of something again. hee. Gtg for class now, STAY TUNED....(To Be Continued).
*p.s~BILYSSSM!!! M! =)
and talking bout time passing by quickly, it just occured to me that, as each second that passes by, i or in other words everyone, is not growing any younger. As each second passs by, we are growing a second older, a minute older, an hour, a day older, a week older, a month older, a fortnight older, a year older, a century older, a millenium older...ok i was crapping. Point is, we thihnk we have time and chance to do things at a later time in our lives, well sory to tell you, you're wrong...WRONGGGGGG. Time is never on our side, if you wanna do something, you better do it quickly. If you are afraid of doing something or uncertain, either you skip that thought or you don't do it at all. Simple right =P.
OK. Enough of that time goes by quickly part. I will let you ppl decide what to agree to. Either you're with me or you're with Madonna. =)
I will now write what my title says i will write which is what i wrote on my title bar...er...ok. As of today (8 December 2009), I am alive and well (DUH). Well, its already week 8 in my sem. Things are not getting any easier, nor is my time being more UNoccupied. Many ppl who were in short sem, including my bro, have already finish their sem and will be facing their finals next week. All the best everyone!!! =) The force(God) is with you. *their sem break will be one whole month~~NO FAIR!!! =( *
I am already becoming a cute little panda as each day passes by. =) Gosh~~Lord i really need You. "For the JOY of the LORD is my STRENGTH" Yay!!! Joy cell GO!!! =) OK. Nvrmind. I was talking to myself.
So...i am getting busier and i am really starting to treasure those presious time with my friends and family and most importantly God. Truly appreciate your prayers ppl! THX!!! Another interesting update...Mom got herself a dog, Miki. Guess she was just too lonely huh. haha. That dog could be such a drag. Gosh...A part of the dog's storybook could be found in Esmond's brain, if you are really that desperate to know...ask ME. LOL.
Can't really think of anything to update at the moment. Will do once i think of something again. hee. Gtg for class now, STAY TUNED....(To Be Continued).
*p.s~BILYSSSM!!! M! =)
Friday, November 20, 2009
I need to change!!!
Dear God Almighty,
Why am i writing this out in my blog? Is there something You want to tell others through me? I just felt that I had to write, or in other words type his out here. First and foremost, i just want to thank You God for everything in my life, everything You have blessed me with. Wonderful friends, wonderful parents and siblings, a very very good growing environment(compared to other people), material things, and most importantly the chance to get to know such a wonderful God like You.
Many times i wonder, those people who loves You so much and serves You with all their heart, since they're filled with You in their lives, does that mean that they never get sad or discouraged? Cause if they do, then does that counter the statement that all christians are always filled with joy and should show everyone how joyful they are to have You in their lives?
Once again, looking into the bible, I found that even David, the man after God's heart, sin and even go through time of sorrow and sadness. What is the purpose of this? What i have experienced is, God wants us to go through these things because these are the times we draw close to God and these are the times God has a chance to be really close to us. Smetimes we're so busy we even forgotten God's existence. Can this also be some sort of a test from God for us? Maybe. Maybe it is time for us to grow in the Lord. We can't be babies forever right. We have to grow from being a baby to becoming a worrior of God.
Many people take things for granted. Myself included. Lets not talk about other and just use me as an example. There are many things i take for granted. For example my time, my talents, my material things, and even God. Talents are gifts from God. If i take them for granted, they could be taken away as easily as it is gifted unto me. I must change. I must stop this attitude of taking things for granted. Help me Lord.
As i look at people around me. The things they do. The sins they commit without even thinking twice, my heart really hurts at the sight of those things. God died on the cross for us, for our sins. Sometimes, we take His forgiveness for granted. We say,"I do this,then after that ask for forgiveness lo,God sure forgive me wan", little did we know that each time we sin, we are nailing Him on the cross once again.
Just imagine this, He beared our sins for us. Just imagine that each one of our sins is one strike of the whip, the whip that tore Jesus's skin apart. Yes, He will definetly forgive you,but don't forget that at the same time when you sin that you're hurting Him again, nailing Him on the cross again. I dont want that. I don't want Him to suffer anymore. Many that don't know Christ sin without even knowing it. So for those of us who know when we're sinning, why don't we just stop it!? I know its impossible not to sin because all of us are humans, but i sure all of us can at least reduce it?
I can guarantee that not sinning won't make you feel worse, it will make you feel better...much much better. I've tried, why not you? I think the most important thing is to spend time with God. Once you do so, everything will fall into place. I'm not saying that is you spend time with God you won't sin la, but at least if you do so consistently, you will realise that you will be guided by the Holy Spirit, which by then should be one of your true friends.
If you feel like you've just went through a lecture, forgive me ^.^
Just want to end this post with a prayer.
Lord Jesus, Thank You Lord for waking me up today, for gifting me with another day in this world. I want to pray Lord that You will continue to reveal my purpose in life. Even right now, i want to pray for those who are facing exams, whether it is spm or stpm or even exam in their unis or colleges, whether it is this month or the next. Just pray that You will be with them Lord, leading them and guiding them all the way. When they feel nervous, i pray that You will instill peace in their hearts Lord. Let them know that You're right beside them Lord. If God is for us, who can be against us?
Lord i pray that if we have sinned against You or have taken You for granted, i pray that You'll forgive us Lord. Pray that all my friends will continue to grow in You, that they will know that You have a plan for them, a plan to prosper them and not to harm them, a plan to give them a hope and a future. You love us so much Lord, and i love You too Lord. True love contains no fear. I pray that You will teach me to have no fear of others that speak bad about You Lord. I pray that i will be able to stand up to those who abuse You and Your name.
I admit that i am weak Lord. Strengthen me Lord. Let the weak say i am strong, let the poor say i am rich, let the blind say i can see, thats what the Lord has done in me. =) All this i pray in Jesus name, Amen.
Why am i writing this out in my blog? Is there something You want to tell others through me? I just felt that I had to write, or in other words type his out here. First and foremost, i just want to thank You God for everything in my life, everything You have blessed me with. Wonderful friends, wonderful parents and siblings, a very very good growing environment(compared to other people), material things, and most importantly the chance to get to know such a wonderful God like You.
Many times i wonder, those people who loves You so much and serves You with all their heart, since they're filled with You in their lives, does that mean that they never get sad or discouraged? Cause if they do, then does that counter the statement that all christians are always filled with joy and should show everyone how joyful they are to have You in their lives?
Once again, looking into the bible, I found that even David, the man after God's heart, sin and even go through time of sorrow and sadness. What is the purpose of this? What i have experienced is, God wants us to go through these things because these are the times we draw close to God and these are the times God has a chance to be really close to us. Smetimes we're so busy we even forgotten God's existence. Can this also be some sort of a test from God for us? Maybe. Maybe it is time for us to grow in the Lord. We can't be babies forever right. We have to grow from being a baby to becoming a worrior of God.
Many people take things for granted. Myself included. Lets not talk about other and just use me as an example. There are many things i take for granted. For example my time, my talents, my material things, and even God. Talents are gifts from God. If i take them for granted, they could be taken away as easily as it is gifted unto me. I must change. I must stop this attitude of taking things for granted. Help me Lord.
As i look at people around me. The things they do. The sins they commit without even thinking twice, my heart really hurts at the sight of those things. God died on the cross for us, for our sins. Sometimes, we take His forgiveness for granted. We say,"I do this,then after that ask for forgiveness lo,God sure forgive me wan", little did we know that each time we sin, we are nailing Him on the cross once again.
Just imagine this, He beared our sins for us. Just imagine that each one of our sins is one strike of the whip, the whip that tore Jesus's skin apart. Yes, He will definetly forgive you,but don't forget that at the same time when you sin that you're hurting Him again, nailing Him on the cross again. I dont want that. I don't want Him to suffer anymore. Many that don't know Christ sin without even knowing it. So for those of us who know when we're sinning, why don't we just stop it!? I know its impossible not to sin because all of us are humans, but i sure all of us can at least reduce it?
I can guarantee that not sinning won't make you feel worse, it will make you feel better...much much better. I've tried, why not you? I think the most important thing is to spend time with God. Once you do so, everything will fall into place. I'm not saying that is you spend time with God you won't sin la, but at least if you do so consistently, you will realise that you will be guided by the Holy Spirit, which by then should be one of your true friends.
If you feel like you've just went through a lecture, forgive me ^.^
Just want to end this post with a prayer.
Lord Jesus, Thank You Lord for waking me up today, for gifting me with another day in this world. I want to pray Lord that You will continue to reveal my purpose in life. Even right now, i want to pray for those who are facing exams, whether it is spm or stpm or even exam in their unis or colleges, whether it is this month or the next. Just pray that You will be with them Lord, leading them and guiding them all the way. When they feel nervous, i pray that You will instill peace in their hearts Lord. Let them know that You're right beside them Lord. If God is for us, who can be against us?
Lord i pray that if we have sinned against You or have taken You for granted, i pray that You'll forgive us Lord. Pray that all my friends will continue to grow in You, that they will know that You have a plan for them, a plan to prosper them and not to harm them, a plan to give them a hope and a future. You love us so much Lord, and i love You too Lord. True love contains no fear. I pray that You will teach me to have no fear of others that speak bad about You Lord. I pray that i will be able to stand up to those who abuse You and Your name.
I admit that i am weak Lord. Strengthen me Lord. Let the weak say i am strong, let the poor say i am rich, let the blind say i can see, thats what the Lord has done in me. =) All this i pray in Jesus name, Amen.
Beautiful One - Tim Hughes
Wonderful, so wonderful
Is Your unfailing love
Your cross has spoken mercy over me
No eye has seen, no ear has heardNo heart could fully know
How glorious, how beautiful you are!
Beautiful One I love You
Beautiful One I adore
Beautiful One my soul must sing
Powerful, so powerful
Your glory fills the skies
Your mighty works displayed for all to see
The beauty of Your majesty
Awakes my heart to sing
How marvellous, how wonderful You are
You opened my eyes to Your wonders anew
You captured my heart with this love
Because nothing on earth is as beautiful as You
My soul, my soul must sing
My soul, my soul must sing
My soul, my soul must sing
Beautiful One
Is Your unfailing love
Your cross has spoken mercy over me
No eye has seen, no ear has heardNo heart could fully know
How glorious, how beautiful you are!
Beautiful One I love You
Beautiful One I adore
Beautiful One my soul must sing
Powerful, so powerful
Your glory fills the skies
Your mighty works displayed for all to see
The beauty of Your majesty
Awakes my heart to sing
How marvellous, how wonderful You are
You opened my eyes to Your wonders anew
You captured my heart with this love
Because nothing on earth is as beautiful as You
My soul, my soul must sing
My soul, my soul must sing
My soul, my soul must sing
Beautiful One
Holy Is The Lord-Chris Tomlin
We stand and lift up our hands
For the joy of the Lord is our strength
We bow down and worship Him now
How great, how awesome is He
And together we sing
Everyone sing
[Chorus]
Holy is the Lord God Almighty
The earth is filled with His glory
Holy is the Lord God Almighty
The earth is filled with His glory
The earth is filled with His glory
It's rising up all aroundI
t's the anthem of the Lord's renown
Repeat
And together we sing,Everyone sing
For the joy of the Lord is our strength
We bow down and worship Him now
How great, how awesome is He
And together we sing
Everyone sing
[Chorus]
Holy is the Lord God Almighty
The earth is filled with His glory
Holy is the Lord God Almighty
The earth is filled with His glory
The earth is filled with His glory
It's rising up all aroundI
t's the anthem of the Lord's renown
Repeat
And together we sing,Everyone sing
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