Tuesday, December 18, 2007 , 12:16 PM
mymaturerantings


Both of you are my friends, and in fact I've known you longer. But if you ever hurt her real bad I'm going to be very very very mad. And if you don't treasure her the most you can, you don't deserve her love. Please, just let her be happy.

Right. Camp was great! On the first day we had icebreakers, and well I admit to not being a very enthusiastic leader or creative one at that, so yup groups with me as their leader are usually rather conservative and boring haha. But anyway at least we got to know each other, so ultimately we at least reached the minimal goal. Ok I'm going to mess chronological stuff up so I'll just talk bout some highlights. First day sermons were really good, and I began to feel and believe that God would really move in my friends. Spent the night talking to Jong, which I felt was very crucial because I began to connect with him again, and yup from then on stuff was good. OH night games were ok la, thanks to the crosstrainers but in all honesty I found previous years better. And I suck at carrying fishballs on a spoon behind my back and doing lunges.

Second day we had worship and message in the morning followed by workshop. So my first workshop was "why do the innocent suffer" by Adriel. I found it really enlightening and other than the spiritual knowledge I gained it was also a good time of bonding for my circle of friends in camp; Thong, Conrad, Jong, Nat, Michelle and Ronda. Had prayer with Thong in the ops room after that and then bible study. Night sermon was by Pastor How, and I was quite encouraged by the pre-determined decisions thing and the "others can, I cannot". (I'm trying to keep this all positive)

Third day...workshop was "Knowing God's will" by Gladwin. I didn't quite get it that much, or rather I was expecting something very very simple but I think it did break the topic down very well and if anything it definitely built faith for me, and emphasized the importance of friends, even in your spiritual walk. Pool games were so-so. Night sermon wasn't that great, and yup it was definitely a night of problems. BUT. God answered our prayers and I was just so touched and blessed to be able to pray for my friends and see God work in them.

Played captain's ball and also drummed a bit, got the opportunity to talk to Iain, pro drummer from COOS.

I thought I was fine with God, that the confusion in me was just a small thing. After the whole night service I just ... burst. I don't know what happened but I just got very angry and frustrated, but after talking with friends I felt a bit better. Clarissa also talked to me for very long and helped me to think straight. I do believe that my friendships with these people are at a whole new level, and to all of you reading this, I love you guys so much!

We need to keep each other in check, and encourage each other! As Eric said, it's very difficult to run the marathon alone. I believe thats what God really spoke to me about this camp. Ym Camp 2007: Destination.