Ask and you shall receive !!

I will puttin group pics of group 1 and 4 cos dey asked for it... and if u wan da others .. visit da photobucket at da last few posts .. yea.. dats bout it from

JAMES

Group pictures

hey guys.. if anyone wans deir group pictures.. pls tell me soon yea
u can write it in the chatterbox below..
I will give it to ya...k byes

other vids from camp

Sorry but for the vidoes I won't be putting the videos but just the links
because there are JUST TOO MANY.. so here it is

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQVGmR72syo

Video Clip by V-Sheng

2nd batch

here are the 2nd batch of testimonials
anyways for those ppl who wan their pics they have taken to be here.. you can send a link or the pics to me
jamestan48@hotmail.com
don't ask why is it 48

k byes

here are some videos

just go dere and u will know wat to do la

Wasuup

Everyone arrives
finding the committee??
We are not here .. Only sing kiat







going to Taiping is nice..
The army arrives










food time

jason and Nick
meet the guys room


Never have I ever.....

I was dere as a camp commander to lighten up every1 ... hehe .. i was da joker


praise and worship
test which one is coke...the truth is none is
sermon time

ghost football
some guys had to eat
SHAH ALAM fellowship

You wanderin where is the rest??? check the url

http://s264.photobucket.com/albums/ii186/charmer_91/?albumview=link

http://s269.photobucket.com/albums/jj70/charmer-91/?albumview=link

Camp Testimonies

hi campers,

sarah hee here. i know it's been a while since this blog has been updated and i'm sure a lot of u are constantly staring at the camp committee's pics. hahaha. but today, i'll be posting the testimonies that i've received from you all so that you can read wat others has written about the camp and maybe it could stir your hearts and remind u of wat u've all learnt from the camp.
GET REAL!

oh and if you haven't send me your testimonies, it's not too late! pls send it to me at purple_n_blue@hotmail.com just a few sentence is fine. you might never know, you could just touch other people's lives with just that few words or sentence. :)

Phoon Zai Liang - NewLife PJ

Hi people!! Camp was simply FABULOUS! reason why? God was so amazing as He touched lives through simple times of worship with Him, bringing new experiences to many people ( like visiting orphanages etc ) and i believe many more! As for me, I really wanna thank God for His guidance throughout the rally. Never have I worship lead so many people before! I knew I didn't have to worry cause God's with me and all but somehow there's that * want-to-pee* feeling when I was about to go on stage. In the end, God took control and everything went well smoothly, glory to God! I also wanna thank Him for what He's done in the lives of my cell members. Reaching out to them in different areas time and time around the camp. Honestly, I couldn't really feel much of His presence thingy during the last night ( while so many others were in tears and in awe of Him ) but to see what He's done through my cell members, one of them taking a 180 degrees turn in his faith with God....was just the ideal thing for me to take home form camp. Seeing how REAL He actually is eventhough at times I gave up. Meeting many new people from the other churches was also something worth giving God the glory, amen? A HUGE thank you to God and the committee for planning such a wonderful camp! Take care! ;)

Charlene Loo - NewLife Ampang

When i sign up for the camp i was like ok the camp is like any other youth camp la but when i heard that we are suppossed to bring our own cutleries, sleeping bag and so on. i was like what kind of camp is this, its like going for mission trip only was quite disappointed when i heard that. During the camp i was touched by God.Learn alot of things like getting real with God. Learn how to worship God even more. No matter what God will always still be there. Getting to know the youths from other New life churches. The talent time, community project, and the rally was great. For the committee, you guys did a great job. Overall the camp was AWESOME.God Bless ya'll =)

Anonymous

The camp is fun, awesome and cool. I also meet new friends. My experience during this camp: first of all, the community project was the best. I manage to learn how to communicate with them and help them in their work.

Anonymous

The youth camp this year is fun and fascinating. Although I am not a Christian, and this kinda camp is the first time I take part, I enjoy this 5 days 4 nights. A lot with singing songs (although I had sore throat after that), making a lot of friends within a very short period of time (which I thought is impossible), learning more about the Real world, worshiping God, sharing, independence…. However, this camp gave me an extreme life changing and eye opening experience and that’s all.

Anonymous

I think that this camp has left a lasting effect on my faith and my believe and love for God and Jesus. I thought that 5 days would have been a little draggy at first, but I found out that it wasn’t. Planning of activities was good, food was good, accommodation was good and worship was great! I was really touched by the testimonies and I will crave for Jesus more.

Anonymous

Dear God, this camp has been a different experience altogether. Since the theme of the camp is Get Real, it wouldn’t be honest for me to say that I enjoyed every moment at camp. However, I won’t deny that you truly amaze me, God! From the message spoken on day 1 until the last day of camp, it truly seemed that you knew exactly what I was struggling with and met me where I needed you most.

God, I realise how hard it is to be real and realise I would rather lie and pretend than to express what I really feel in fear that it would hurt other people’s feelings.

Only you would know the loneliness and dejection I felt. Only you would know that I was really hurt by them although all they see is my plastered smile. Only you would know how much I wish I could just disappear into thin air than to be a lost sheep in the group. Only you would know the many questions that run through my head on what I am doing in this camp if all I’m going feel is rejection and feeling so left out.

But God, at the end of it all, this camp was something I really needed. Pastor Ron Hee’s message about our identity in God reminded me that my boast is being a child of yours. The Sunday sermon by Pastor Hock made me realise I’ve been running away from You. I’ve always wanted to do things my way only to find out that the only way it should be done is yours.

It’s hard, Lord. It really is so hard to say that I will go where you send me but then again, I know I can never run away from your will for my life. To Get Real, I’m honestly afraid and quite reluctant to walk a certain path but I can’t pretend any longer. I can’t ignore your call anymore. I can’t turn away because through out this entire camp, you were speaking so clearly. Thank you Lord.

Thank you for the camp committee who work so hard to make this camp happen. Thank you for the friends you’ve placed in my life. Thank you for all you’ve done.

Truly, the community project to the old folk’s home was an invaluable experience. It opened my eyes to the whole new side of things. I talked to the old folks there and it really made me look at life from a different viewpoint. There was a particular woman called Irene who was so passionate about spreading the Gospel although she is partially blind and have heart problems. It made me realise that we should not take our health for granted. And one thing she said really struck me, she said when we finally go to heaven to meet God, you wouldn’t be asking us whether we married our dream man or woman but you would ask us what have we done for you with our life you’ve given us on earth.

It really made me ponder and I really do want my life to be pleasing to you. And if there’s anyone I should please, it’ll be You and I want to make You proud of me. Send me, I will go. But give me your strength and wisdom and never ever leave me. That’s all I need.

The loneliness and isolation I felt during this camp is a blessing in disguise. I believe all that came as an answered prayer when I ask you to break my heart for what break yours. Through that hurt, I know and am reminded that I would not let anyone feel that way if I can help it. Through that experience, I’m more sensitive to those around me as I was able to empathise with them. Through that process, I realise how much you suffered for me. When you went to the cross and bore the weight of the world.

What happen at camp was only 0.01% of what you had to go through and yet I felt scarred by it. I could never comprehend your amazing love that you were willing to be rejected and led to the cross by your own people that you created.

Thank you Lord. Thank you. Thank you for your amazing presence at camp, the awesome word, the wonderful friends, the invaluable experience, the good food, the caring committee and pastors and so much more. Truly have been blessed by this camp and looking forward for more in the near future. Loves.

Grace Lai - NewLife PJ

"Get Real" was this year's camp theme and I felt that it was a very appropriate theme for this camp. I feel that this is the year where all of us come out from our shells and get real with ourselves.. get real with the inner us.. get real with God.. I believe that a lot of the campers including myself had felt a touch from God and had rededicate our lives and heart to God.

I guess i started the year feeling spiritually dry. I couldn't always feel God's presence. I came to this camp not expecting much so I didnt feel the excitement everyone was feeling. But after meeting eveyone who was going to the camp i felt much better.

During this camp, I got to know many other people from other daughter churches and visitors. We had our firs session with Hock. Hock explained to us that God wanted HIS copyright back from us, God doesn't want us to control our lives, He wants us to give Him our hearts and lives back to God. I felt very convicted because i felt like i have been controlling my own life at my own pace without thinking about what God wanted me to do. That night, I give my copyright back to God.

The time when i actually had a lot of fun was during the period of preparation for talent time. When we were brainstorming on what to perform, that was when i got to know all of my team members better. We had a great time performing and we emerged as the winners. I love all my team members to bits because they are all so AWESOME!!

On the first two nights of worship i was drenched in the presence of God and I could feel God being so real to me. However on the third night, I felt God's presence leave me. On the fourth night, I could not feel God with me, I grew frustrated and called on the Lord desperately. It was during the final song when God answered my calls. I started to have mixed feelings stirring in my heart, I felt a sense of repentence and sadness in my heart because I have not been putting God as my first priority. That night Nick Wong, our song leader urged us to make a promise to God that we will stay close to God and ask God to help us not break our promise. Later on when we gathered in our cell groups for sharing, my cell leader told me that God wanted me to not feel his presence for the third night and the earlier bit of the final night's worship session so that I will be drawn closer to God.

I also enjoyed the time we had doing community projects. My group was assigned to go the Sri Kenangan old folks home. I had a good time fellowshipping with the old folks there and i felt very sad for them because their children chose to send them there. Its a really sad sight to see so many old folks there. However I was really happy that they actually responded to us and were happy to see us there.

Overall, I truly truly enjoyed the camp and was glad that I came. The camp committees had done a great job organizing this camp and a big THANK YOU goes out to all the camp committees. Above all, thank you God for being there for us throughout the camp.

James Tan - NewLife PJ

I think this year’s camp will truly be my best camp I ever been in. let’s start. I got to be in the committee because Hock saw me coming for dawn prayer in August and asked me to join. I accepted his offer but keep telling myself this will be a very stressful job but I thought in my head that God wanted me to be part of the committee. When Nick HEE our leader asked us to do a skit, I was very scared because I was have stage fright. Needless to say I in the end was the main guy in it. The reason I took that role of JACK was because I felt that his life is like mine. I want to be honest. I am a FAKE Christian. I used to tell my friends to not do this and to do this while I am being those people who does bad things. Don’t worry I don’t smoke, don’t do drugs and ponteng class. I just felt that I have different personalities with different people. Moving on to the preparation for camp. I was so touched that all the committee really bonded so well until we became very close friends. I was really happy that God indeed with us in every decision we made and every suggestions we did.

Moving forward even more, the whole committee were very nervous before every camper came. First the bus driver didn’t want to drive , then the busses separated, and then one bus didn’t stop. In the end , everyone arrived at the same time. I really thank God. Through the first session I really thanked God that everything went well. I learned a lot in the first day . I was talking to my cell leader about submitting to your leaders and he gave some advice . To tell you the truth I was really downed in the first 2 days of camp . Maybe you could see me being friendly with the campers but I was really downed during camp. Well my friend gave me a statement which was really encouraging, its God saying “I put you in trials because I trust you”. I think God was really REAL in saying that because I was going through a hard trial lately but I think I manage to pass it .

Moving to the sessions and other stuffs. I was really touched by the praise and worship and I KNOW the last night’s was really the best where the God really came and touched us. Although , I wasn’t touched by God that time but I felt I did my part in making sure the rest were OK.. get me?? Anyways that’s bout it

From your friendly-gud looking-camp commander

Jason Kon - NewLife PJ

The Lord has been teaching me and minister to the young people in new ways. Through different sessions and activities, God has brought me through lessons teaching me when to rise up, when to stand back, when to be present, and when to opt out of things.

By putting me with many different young people over an extended period, he has taught me all these lessons quickly, debriefing me after each lesson and teaching me how to be more effective. Sometimes God wants me broken, crying my eyeballs out like little girl who lost her lolly and other times He wants me to just stand back and attend to those He has touched and those bawling their corneas off their faces.

As a recently employed person, God has reminded me as a youth leader that youth ministry is exactly where he wants me to be. My domain, my Emirates Stadium. And as far as God is concerned, the young people, though some almost a decade younger than I, will always be my homies.

Stephanie Heng - NewLife Cheras

Get Real camp is really a camp that really opened my eyes in seeing what the real world is. I really learnt a lot, especially during the community project session. I learnt that being part of the community, I must learn how to serve others, and not receiving the blessings all the time. I also learnt that, true worship doesn’t need to jump around and praise Him but not to worshipping Him our own way and give Him our all. This camp has really taught me a lot.

Debbie - Methodist Church

I enjoyed myself very much. And although I slept early, it was quite uncomfortable. Number 1, the bed’s mattress is too thin, number 2 the air conditioning gives me soar throat every morning. So I had to move to Sarah Cynthia’s bed and put my bedsheet (the one I bought) and hang it to make like a tiny tent. That was much better. I also enjoyed myself because I get to worship God freely (whenever I want to) and I want to hear my mother say ‘Turn out the radio’. I loved the presence of the Lord when we worship. It makes me feel not so lonely (I feel lonely in church most of the time). Anyway, the part which I love the best was talent time. Charles looked so funny that I laughed till I could hardly stand. I suppose that’s all for now.

Michelle Paulsen - NewLife Cheras

I thought I wouldn’t be coming to this camp. The thought of sleeping in a dorm, bathing in cold water and lots more didn’t sound inviting. If my good friend didn’t bug me to join this camp, I wouldn’t have come.

So, I came to this camp expecting it to be the worst. But, guess what? It was so much better than I expected and it’s not that bad.

I learnt a lot from this camp. Not just spiritually but also mentally. First of all, I take a huge amount of time to bathe and I’m bad at time management. Through this camp, I learnt to manage my time more properly and I learned to shower fast. Real fast.

Anyway, that was just the intro. I enjoyed the fourth day of the camp the most. It was the community project that changed my perception. Group 4 was to go to ESDA. At first, I was a bit worried and uncertain about going to the disabled people’s work centre. I wasn’t sure how I was going to communicate with them. When we just reached the home, the situation was a bit awkward. But, soon enough, we grew comfortable and gave us our attention.

I talked to a 20 year old guy who was a bit mentally disabled. He’s a bright guy. I was smiling and laughing the whole time I talked to him. His name is Lim Wei Sim and I even have his house phone number. He told us his house phone number, his house address and also told us to write down our contact number.

He told me a lot of things from his favourite food to his favourite musical instrument. In fact, he told me a lot of random things that was interesting.

Going to the disabled house has made me realise that I haven’t been really thankful for what I have. I always compare to others who are better off than me. But, now I know that I should be contented with what I have and I should do less complaining.

Ari Saw - NewLife Cheras

On the 4th day, our group was chosen to visit the Drug Rehab Centre. Unfortunately, everyone is not at home except the owner. So, we can’t talk to them. We also visit their surrounding. According to the owner, there is 7 guys who is living there. In conclusion, this camp is truly the best had I ever been before.

Samuel - NewLife PJ

This year’s youth camp is fun. I learnt many new things and met a lot of new friends. Though the guardian angel game had put me through a great deal of problems that spoiled my mood. But the camp was great and I truly liked it.

Ryan - NewLife Ampang

I learned a lot in this camp. I felt the Lord’s presence and I cried, it was really strong. My father always tell me whatever is around you wasn’t by accident it was there for a purpose.

Justina Lee - NewLife Shah Alam

This youth camp Get Real has certainly made a difference in my life. Feeling God’s love and presence was amazing. This camp also taught me to be real to myself and to God. The experience and new friends made from this camp is not something that could be found anywhere else. Praise the Lord!

Chee Peng - NewLife PJ

Yeah, it is finally last day of the camp but I have learn a lot from this camp. Before came to Taiping, I just though it is community project camp for this year, on the second last day, I found out that the Spirit was quite strong compare to 2005. and make me remember back the past year I have done. The Spirit makes my heart crying out. Besides, God has answered my prayer for this camp. In the last day morning, when they presented their own group community project, suddenly I found out that even though I do not pray I just only said to myself that I will go to the orphanage house that is near my house if I have free time but I did not do that until this time. I really appreciate those who helping with this camp because they really feel headache causing of us. Cause of us make them went to Tesco more frequently than in PJ. Overall, I feel I have improve big step from this camp. I found out this year theme too. Besides, compare to 2005, the God has changed me to encouraging person. From this attitude, I have know more friends. Thanks God.

Jason Lee - NewLife Shah Alam

It was a different camp to me, something more practical and hands-on compared to other camps. Focus was on fellowship and fun with a surprise visit from the Holy Spirit on the last day. I’ve learned to get down and dirty, real and true to myself throughout camp be it participating in community projects or talks and session. The best thing about this camp was meeting with the other New Life churches and renewing and making friends especially when you are in a 5 day camp! All in all, the camp committee did an excellent job organising the camp in every single way and we couldn’t be more happier to create memories as one church in God’s name.

Tommy - NewLife PJ

This year’s youth camp experience was really a different one for me. Being given the opportunity to become a leader of Group 2, it has enabled me to have an insight into what leadership was all about. I felt that God was trying to tell me that we don’t have to be worried if we lack self-esteem or whatsoever because we are great in His sight and we draw strength from Him. This was confirmed by the Lord in the session on Monday night when God was telling us not to hold on to certain things in our lives but to give him EVERYTHING – our strengths, our weaknesses, our pasts, our present and future. The Spirit of God was so strong that night and I was really convicted. This camp was really unique and special in the sense that it lets us discover both the spiritual aspect and also the REAL aspect of life. The community project to the orphanage shoed us all what life is all about. That was the REAL world that we’re living in. Apart from that, I am really thankful to God for letting me meet so many wonderful people during the camp! I am so grateful for my group members who are so supportive and I really LOVE them lots! Praise God for such a wonderful camp! AMEN! GROUP 2 ROCKS!

Jackson - NewLife PJ

Oh man, the camp was fun, very happy lah, confirm I can’t sleep tonight. Well, my favourite part of the whole campsite was our room, cold aircond, freezing like mad. The food is ok lah. As for the community project, I was running around the whole old folks home, carrying a basket full of watermelon, and my hand is shaking. It was fun, when it’s time for today to go home, I feel very sad lah, the camp end so fast. Hope next year’s camp will be longer, as I had learned so much from everyone. I get to communicate with God and feel His blessing. Anyway, I pray that the good Lord will make next year’s camp more interesting. Bless the youth, Bless everyone. Amen!

Beatrice - NewLife Ampang

This camp has taught me a lot. I’ve made new friends, learned new ways to do things, and most of all, learned how to get real with God. I hope to come again.

Eliza Toon - New Life Puchong

My experience in Taiping was fun. During the community project, I went to an orphanage, Jesus Care Centre. I really pity some of them. I realised that we are very fortunate to have parents. Unlike us, 18 kids in the orphanage share the love of 3 sisters. It really taught me to love my parents a lot more than I do now. At one of the night sessions, I could really sense God’s presence. I started to cry, I confessed and repented for all my sins I could feel peace and God’s love and comfort. I can’t wait for next years camp because I know it would be even better.

Sarah Cynthia - NewLife PJ

Well, this camp really change my life again. The part when we fellowship, on the Get Real day, everyone was really open. The community project was even more touching. When I signed up for this camp, I didn’t expect anything but, I’m very sure I will regret if I didn’t sign up. This camp is more relaxing and much more. Friendship is made. And my group rocks! Group 2! Number 2 all the way!

Kah Yee - NewLife PJ

In this camp, I really can know something new. I even can get a lot of new friends, getting know more about Jesus. But seriously, I really enjoy this camp very much especially when community project, we visit the old people, I even speak to them, and they tell me what really happen in their life. I feel so sad cause their children abandon them and even I cry in front of them. It is a very good experience that I had. I enjoy myself very much. Thanks a lot.

Jennifer - NewLife Puchong

Dear God, Taiping? Wow! This year is great. Especially when I joined New Life Restoration Centre. I enjoyed my 5 days at this camp. It was very fun! I enjoyed every worship. I enjoyed the games and the community service. The one thing that I will never forget is when we go to ‘Old Folks Home’. This is my first time to go to that kind of place! But it was very fun. We talk to them in normal question like what’s your name? How old are you? Like that. We sing song for them, play with them. I will never forget these for the rest of my life! GET REAL!

Nick Khoo - NewLife PJ

This year’s youth camp for NLRC themed Get Real was really the best camp I ever had. On the first day of camp, I didn’t really feel the Holy Spirit’s presence on me. I was a little disappointed but I didn’t mind because there was going to be the Youth Rally on the next day. When the time came, I sang with all my voice during the praise and worship but still didn’t feel much. I felt sad and frustrated because I had the feeling that I’m not doing enough for God.

Sunday was the day for church visitation. My group went to the FGA church. We were warmly welcomed by the pastor, Pastor Bernard Teh. During the praise and worship, I felt very, very tired because I used all my energy on the previous night during the rally. I almost slept during worship and couldn’t focus.

Monday was truly an extraordinary day. First of all, we had the community project where we visited an orphanage named Jesus Care Centre. The children there touched me. They woke up extra early to prepare and waiting for our arrival. When we arrived, they were a little shy but soon got along with us. We played games with them and we can tell that they really enjoyed it.

The next thing was the worship that night. When we sang the song ‘Lord I Give you my Heart’, I broke down in tears and I was really touched by V Sheng’s short talk about doubting the Holy Spirit. I was so touched and I kneeled down while crying and worshipping God. I regretted breaking so many promises to God. While we were in our cell groups, I cried again while sharing. My cell members really helped me and I really appreciated their help. I was fully satisfied that night.

On the next day, I lost my voice. That was expected after all the praising and worshipping God. I didn’t mind because I lost it for God. This is my testimony.

Elise Lai - NewLife PJ

This year’s youth camp is in Taiping. The theme is Get Real. God was really real to me in this camp. When we first reached the place which we were going to stay in, I was like ‘ok… not bad’. The whole campsite was overall good. The youth rally was really cool. When Pastor Hock said three groups of people who needed prayer, I raised my hands for prayer. The Holy Spirit touched me and I cried. On the fourth night, the worship leader asked us not to sing the song ‘Lord I give you my heart’ if we didn’t mean it. At first, I just sang for the sake of singing. But in the middle of the song, I felt guilty and started apologizing to God. I heard a soft voice telling me that it was okay, as long as I sing it again and really mean it. So I sang it again and actually meant it. I couldn’t stop the tears from flowing down my cheeks. At that very moment, I knew that our God is real, like really really real. This camp was like totally awesome! Love it! Can’t wait for next year’s youth camp!

Audreyana Choo - NewLife Cheras

What I experienced during this camp was God’s presence. Usually when I sing worship songs, I feel nothing. But in this camp, I felt it and it was amazing.

On the first night, I got a little homesick, luckily the following day I was getting use to it. This was my first New Life camp, and it was kinda fun except for the part that we have to use 4 hours just to get there.

The best thing I like about this camp was the community project. When we were there, the kids were actually observing our every move. It was scary but at the same time it was cute.

Talent night was fun too, it was so funny. We also had a church visitation to FGA (Full Gospel Assembly). To be honest, that morning I was so sleepy that when we went there and when the speaker started talk, I couldn’t keep my eyes open.

The people here are quite friendly too. I made a lot of new friends. On the last night, they said we could stay up till 3am then they said that we can sleep at any time, we were so happy. I slept at 3 something in the morning.

This morning when we woke up at 7am, usually we’ll wake up at 6 something. And while we were having praise and worship, I couldn’t even do it properly and when they started praying, I almost dosed off but I can still hear him praying. Now, we must take a 4 hour journey back to KL. This was a great camp. I learnt a lot of things, especially God’s presence.

Mun Hong - NewLife Shah Alam

The Get Real camp in Taiping was among the most enjoyable camps I’ve attended. Activities that I enjoyed were the football game, the time where we were suppose to give out fliers, the visit to Jesus Care orphanage, the sketch, the rally and lots others. The best part of this camp was worship session on Monday night. I was somehow touched on that night and it felt great. Last but not least, the youths were all really friendly there, especially my roomies. Oh yeah, Group 2 rocks! Number 2 all the way!

Allison Goh - NewLife Shah Alam

Dear God, the 5 days camp had been totally awesome. Your presence was really strong upon me especially during the last few days. Nothing could ever be compared with it. I felt that You really wanted to speak to me regarding being real especially in the presence of Your people. As the Spirit moved so strongly within my heart, I was just reminded of that song ‘Stained Glass Masquerade’ be Casting Crowns. It said ‘why do we feel so small in the midst of so many strong ones? Are we happy plastic people? Why do we hide our pain with our smiles, hoping that no one sees the real us inside? Outside we seem alright, all in for God but deep down, where no one sees, we’re totally wiped out, crushed and destroyed.’

I don’t really recall the exact words but it went something like that. I believe Lord that this theme and this whole camp was particularly targeted at certain youth for some reason. I felt that You were reminding me once again of the Word by David Wilkerson a few months ago entitled ‘A Cry without a Voice’. It was targeted at the youth. He said that there are many who are lost, struggling and crying out but there’s no voice mainly because no one is there to hear it. They would tell it to no one because their issues are too shameful to be even told to their pastors or parents.

I personally felt that You Lord had brought these young people to this camp for this very reason that is so that they find You, the only one who will hear their cries when there’s no one else. I truly believe that the last night we had, many had found You. I thank You Lord for Your perfect timing and Your ultimate patience with us, always waiting for that one moment where You will meet with us, just because You desire to, not so much of meeting our needs.

I thank You Lord for Your grace and Your mercy, for bringing all sorts of people into my life during this camp just to teach me patience and self-control. You truly work in ways that we don’t understand and contradicts human common sense. I thank You Lord for all the small little mundane things You’ve done in my life in this short period of time.

Even that night when we sang the song ‘This is my desire’, I was reminded of the revelation You gave me some time ago. I was debating whether to go out to share because I wasn’t really prepared and I was afraid that the Word would be too strong for many but You assured me that You would be by my side and speak for me. You Lord has truly been awesome. You never promise a smooth journey but You promised that You’ll be with us every step and that’s the greatest promise ever. Lord, continue to work ever so deeply and forbid that I ever picked up what I’ve laid at Your feet. Grant me the strength Lord.

I also want to thank You for opening my eyes to see something so amazing when we visited the disabled (ESDA). Even though they are disabled, their endless joy surpasses the joy we have in us. Their joy is simply amazing. We, who are so complete in every way still complain and mumble our dissatisfaction with the way we’re created. I guess I know why You sent me to the disabled home rather than the orphanage which I so badly wanted to go. Once again You’ve proven Yourself real and Your ways never fail to amaze me everytime. I guess many times I just need to open my spiritual eyes to see You more instead of focusing on my issues.

I really have to say that throughout this whole camp, I learnt a whole lot even in little dull things in life. And again I am really amaze that You cause me to come back a week earlier just so I could attend this camp. Before I came back, I really wanted to delay my return from Perth to a week later simply because my accommodation wasn’t settled yet but there was just something in me that kept on convincing me to go for this camp. Back in Perth, I really wanted to share about ‘Giving our all to God’ but I prayed that You opened the door. And yes You did open that door during the last night. So truly Lord, I’m still in awe at how perfect Your timing and ways are. I’ve not regretted one bit of coming back earlier to make it to this camp. There’s just so much to thank You for and these few pages will never be enough. Thank you Lord from the depth of my heart, thank you for everything.

Marcus - NewLife Cheras

The experience in Taiping is exciting. I get a whole new experience and be able to see life of abandoned orphans. I was so touched to see, even though they had no parents, they are still happy. They all act like one big happy family. This camp also gives me the experience of sleeping in a dorm. And so, as conclusion, this camp is enjoyable as we make other NLRC members.

Charmaine - New Life PJ

The most memorable item of this camp was the Get Real session, something very different from the stuff we’ve done in past camps. Yes, it is good to see that we are not alone in many instances. Also, maybe it was listening to instructions, maybe the prompting of the Spirit or maybe the desire to see a change in myself caused me to really share from the heart and I believe the same for everyone in my circle too. It was good and necessary realisation of the thing I hold dear to my heart and keep secrets of. I think some things I needed to hear myself say aloud. It was really a time of getting real with myself. Also, go to learn things about people I know, and admire their strength and character. Preparation for talent time also taught me lessons. Wonderful to see how every group member put their best foot forward despite being seemingly unparticipative at first. Pastor Ron’s sermon about knowing our identity in God was an assurance from God and the last night of worship was wonderful with the very tangible presence of God. Gathering together with cell members after that was good as we got to listen to everyone’s return to God, repentance, and how everyone realised that God’s real and of His unfailing love. Funny thing is, everyone was going through similar experiences and it was good to hear that whatever we did and went through were forgiven and God saw everything, yet continued and continues to love us. Learnt much from listening to members share. The whole cell group made a pact to re-commit ourselves to God and everyone agreed that it was a truly refreshing time. As far as getting real with God, ourselves and the people around us, we really did it here. Praise the Lord!

Su Jane - New Life Cheras

At my point of view, disabled people are scary and hard to control. But after visiting ESDA, this point of view totally changed. I couldn’t help being nervous the first time I stepped in ESDA. But after seeing the conditions of the disabled, I couldn’t help smiling. It strike me how those people survived through a whole lot of troubles but not complaining when the so-called ‘perfect’ me which has no mental or physical problems, complain about little little things I dislike. How blessed am I but still complain. I also learned sign language from them. Through this I also realised they know something more than us. Every person has a good side and a not so good side. I’ve learned how to not look down on others and be thankful for everything I had. Praise the Lord that gave me a ‘perfect’ body.

Li Ann - New Life PJ

My spiritual life was really dry the whole year. I was really encouraged when someone said it doesn’t have to be the end of the year when you connect to God but you can do it every single day. I have promised myself to connect to God every single day from now onwards. Besides that, we had fun doing the community projects. Just spreading joy and help to the kids made my day. Overall, this camp was good!

Shu Lyn - New Life Puchong

Dear God, I enjoyed my 5 days at camp. It was very fun. I enjoy every worship in the camp, you touch our hearts within us. I enjoy the games and the community service. I will never forget these 5 days.

Colin Chen - NewLife PJ

At this camp, I have experienced many things. Among them is the sense of gratitude for things I have in my own home. I visited a drug rehab centre, where living conditions were not very good. This made me appreciate the things I have. Secondly, was the new understanding gained by the sharing during worship. I was told to release everything to God, not just my joy but sadness too. At the moment, the burdens came off and I felt a whole lot better. Lastly, the time is here for Get Real with God. I needed to grow spiritually if I wanted to be a useful person in God’s kingdom. This camp was great!! Service to the community is essential to gain a food hold in the community and blessing too.

MJ

It was very fun as I got to meet new people. When I came, I only knew 2 people, but I went back with a whole bus load of friends and more. The food was also very nice.

Tian Sia - NewLife PJ

For me, my testimony would be a bit shorter as I came late, but nevertheless a testimony. My first impression of the camp was cool, it’s not everyday that I get to do community service. The church that we stayed in was nice and the people there were great. During one night’s worship, I felt that God wants us not to take this camp as any other ordinary once-in-a-year camp but a camp that is kind of a reminder that he wants us not to use camp to get closer (patch up) our relationship with God and to be close to God everyday.

Cheryl Jitab - NewLife PJ

I found the ‘Get Real’ session taken by Nick Hee to be the most impactful session throughout the camp. It’s a nice feeling to know that we CAN share openly with the people in church without the fear of being condemned or judged. Found that contrary to what I always believed, there ARE people whom I can trust, moreso that I am not alone in having the fears that I have. This session has helped me to be more empathetic towards others and being an open book will easily encourage others to get real too.