Friday, June 29, 2007

Hi Guys!

It has almost been a week since the camp ended, and didn't we all have a good time? I'd like to announce that the photos I have taken are uploaded! There are about 10 albums there for your viewing pleasure.

There are loads of photos of each day, and I would be presenting some highlights to you guys. It is highly reccommended to visit the album and catch the action caught on camera. Also maybe pick up a potential display pic (if you have one) haha.

I know that others have taken quite a few photos during the camp, and would you like to share them with the rest of us? If you'd like to, I would be more than happy to help yer out. Thing is, I don't have any photos for the beach games we played.

In addition, if you would like to have any of the originals, feel free to contact me and I would pass it to you.

And without further ado...let's move on to the photos!

Refresh Camp Day 1 - Sentosa Race, 'Parents', 'Whack if you Don't Know'

The 'Sentosa Race' kicked off the whole camp and we saw teams chasing the clues down. Tasks included collecting water from a dragon and even eating to win! Congratulations go out to our winners...actually that's everybody since you all received something.


Sheng En's Team: Jun Sheng, Nathan, Fa Sheng and herself


Johan's 'Lao Za Buos' eating their way to the next station.

That was soon followed by the allocation of bunks and the pebbles were soon introduced to their beds for the next 4 days. Blankets, pillow cases and bed sheets were given out to the youth.


The youth leaving the hall for their bunks.

After that was done, we came back together for the service. Joel Ong shared with us his message titled, 'Parents'. Do well to honour your parents.


Shot of Naomi during the worship segement.

A whacky game came after the service, and the youth were treated to a roudy game. Lucky youth who were called out had to answer a question regarding the person sitting on the chair. Get it wrong and water or a whack await you. Of course, Vincent had been pelted by the many balls you threw at him.


Sheng En whacked. Look at her bouncing hair!

Refresh Camp Day 2 - 'Self-Worth', Sentosa Idol

The 2nd day started with morning devotions. After taking sometime to read and meditate on the material at the benches, the youth made their way down to Palawan Beach for a 'mini-service'. Do you remember what Moses and Joshua did?


Sunrise Worship.

What's a camp without food? We had the privilege of having the canteen serve us nourishing meals 3 times a day. They really kept us going!


Tim spots me during breakfast.


Vincent reaching out for bawang goering (fried onions).

After our free time, the youth congregated in the hall for the next service of the camp! It was Johan's turn to share his message and it was titled, 'Self-Worth'. 


Shot of Tim during Johan's sharing.

And what came at night? That's right, Sentosa Idol and your inner craziness came popping out! Who could forget the antics you all came up on stage? Nerd fashion, Mastercard Ads and even some sexually questionable moves took the stage. You all did a great job as you stretched your comfort zones.


Eman and Jeremy sharing a moment on stage. How romantic :)


'Hot Stuff' Zhongli harassed by a all-too sneaky Zi Jing.

Refresh Camp Day 3 - 'Dating and Sex', Sentosa Walk, Mini Durian Party

On the 3rd day, the youth woke up early in the morning for devotions. Like the previous day, we lumbered our way down to Palawan Beach except Jeremy forgot his guitar haha. Remember the decisions made by the disciples at Jesus's hard teachings? Our walk with Him is difficult but worth it all. 


Scene from Palawan Beach in the mornin'. 


Someone wrote NLYM on the sand...

The youth were really fed well by the canteen. Bee Hoon awaited for us for breakfast. For lunch, we had rice with vegetables, curry chicken, egg and tofu.


Showing their inner gals.


Zhongyang, Jeremy and Johan with a rice pot.

After spending our free time in Sunny Sentosa, the hall welcomed us back for service. Vincent shared on 'Dating and Sex'. Hope you guys remember how to date intelligently and the 5 common guidelines...and other pointers provided by our PIT. 


Odilia singing here during worship.

Before we embarked on the Sentosa Walk, we decended upon the canteen and filled ourselves with dinner. We had the privilege of having Elder Ong to say grace for us. 


Elliot, Eman and Jeremy ready to serve.

Right after filling our stomachs, we prepared ourselves for the next event on the schedule: the Sentosa Walk. It was a walk that brought us around the Sentosa Island, passing by attractions along the way. The Dragon Trail was one of the highlights of the walk.


The girls all prepped up for the walk.


Our group photo for the walk!  


'Light of the World'. We twirled our lightsticks as we sung in the dark... 


The youth resting at the Merlion Walk.

That was not the end of the day for some of the youth! Elder Ong kindly bought durians for us and we sure had a feast in the canteen! Husks and seeds were all that was left behind of the hapless durians.
 

One durian at a time...


The Eating Trio: Eman, Grace and Emily.

Refresh Camp Day 4 - Homecoming

On the final day of the camp, the youth were given extra time to sleep after the walk that ended late at night. We had our last breakfast in the canteen, which was gobbled up in record time. Bread, sausages and baked beans do score well with youth. 


Breakfast before its extinction.

After that, we proceeded to pack up and get all of our stuff in good order. Rooms were checked out and lost belongings were being accounted for. With their bags packed up, the youth were rady to head back home.

Some of us followed the bus back to church to help unload the stuff in the Bridge, while the rest made their way back home. 


Zi Jing looking tired here. Right. 


Nicholas and Eman dosing off after unloading the stuff.

That spells the end of the highlights. To see all the other photos, here are the URLs of the albums I have up on the net.

Day 1

Part 1: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=30629&l=b23fe&id=752230524
Part 2: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=30635&l=38b1c&id=752230524
Part 3: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=30641&l=8ba71&id=752230524

Day 2

Part 1: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=30912&l=281cf&id=752230524
Part 2: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=30937&l=7a356&id=752230524
Part 3: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=30942&l=a6025&id=752230524

Day 3

Part 1: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=30950&l=64dd4&id=752230524
Part 2: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=30971&l=acd3a&id=752230524
Part 3: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=31218&l=87c1c&id=752230524

Sentosa Walk

Part 1: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=31233&l=3228c&id=752230524
Part 2: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=31245&l=8eab6&id=752230524

Day 4

Day 4: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=31258&l=559f8&id=752230524

And that marks the end of the photos of Refresh '07! Hope you enjoyed them and I look forward in meeting you all back in church soon :)

Stay safe and recklessness kills,
Joshua

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