August 21, 2009
DEAR DIARY ;
Although I really love to watch National Day Parades, I decided to attend a church camp instead.
We had a very comfortable camp site -
YWCA and it was really near where the national celebrations are held. In fact, I can hear the fireworks going off quite loudly and was supressing the urge to want to go out and just have a peek.
At 8.22PM exactly, I took the pledge moment with Felicia in whispers because we were in the midst of a lesson. And instead of saying the pledge together, we end of each other sentences.
But still, whether or not I watch the celebrations, I love Singapore as much! (:
I am 100% patriotic.
There was around 30plus of us, and through this camp, I got to know Ms Tong better. I have always seen her in Sunday school and she always quietly sits alone and seldom mingle around. So I am quite happy that I bonded with her quite a bit and I hope she would open more in time to come.
Fyi, Ms Tong is my pastor's daughter. (:
Of course, there are a group of people that I always adore and love to be in the midst of. And they are none other than my cousins as well as church mates.
I always wonder why girls bond well together. Do you know why?
From left : Ms Tong (
in pink), Pris, Me, Joy, Felicia(
with scarf) and Linda Chua.
We had five sessions of bible lessons and time to share as a group as well as prayer and worship time. Our group is considered the 'young people' group except for our leader. Haha! And I enjoyed how much I can relate to ' the pursuit of happyness' after watching it for so many times.
I love the choir singing "Lord, please don't move the mountains...Instead, give me strength"
Looks like they are sleeping hor, but they are actually praying.
This is our speaker for the two days, the national director of
Singapore Youth For Christ ( YFC ). I enjoy the simplicity of his sessions, easily understood and relatable.
Although I still don't really know what Singapore Youth For Christ does even though there is one group of them in my school, I believe that all christian organisation work towards bringing the good news to the people.
While he teaches, he would also write on the flip charts and use notes that reminds me of secondary school. It makes me feel as though I am back into the secondary school era! And for a moment, I was like a good kid sitting up, listening attentively and taking down notes as and when.
Plus I am not alone. Look at all the aunties and uncles in church who are taking down notes as well. This conference room is so comfortable that I would feel like falling asleep.
After the two days of camp, I feel really refreshed and encouraged.
& more assured and determine to use the Observe, Intepret, Apply (OIA) concept into my quiet time although it is rather time consuming. Hope all the rest feel the same too! :)
I really got a lot more insights from the sharing sessions.
There was around 30plus of us, and through this camp, I got to know Ms Tong better. I have always seen her in Sunday school and she always quietly sits alone and seldom mingle around. So I am quite happy that I bonded with her quite a bit and I hope she would open more in time to come.
Of course, there are a group of people that I always adore and love to be in the midst of. And they are none other than my cousins as well as church mates.
Looks like they are sleeping hor, but they are actually praying.
