I could remember this day clear as day because this was probably the most memorable day of the camp. We woke up early as usual. No different as we struggled out of our beds because we had to do our devotions. Now I may sound reluctant here but I’m not. But the fact is my body was still lethargic from the crazy day we had before playing Frisbee.

So my group sat together after the big devotion to discuss what we learnt. Honestly, I have not felt so close to people for some time. I just poured out my heart and encouraged them to pour theirs also. I shared especially about how I have been observing God moving in this camp and challenged my fellas to open their hearts.

Little did I know that despite not having music and electricity that God would tremendously pour down His Holy Spirit in our day meeting. They were soaked. It was a sovereign move of God that kept them hungering for more and more and more. They stood and lifted their hands, tears streaming down. Many were also on their knees heads bowed down as little watermarks were left on the ground. Some just sat there unable to hold back the powerful touch of God even as they sang the song ‘Complete’. For a moment, it felt as if nothing really matters. Time stood still as everyone just personally was ministered to by God Himself.

Brotherly Love

Even when they were given the opportunity to leave…..less than a handful left. The rest were praying for each other. In a unity that words cannot describe. Many just sat there spending moments of silence before God.

When everything has come to a close, we were way past lunch time but nobody cared. The rest waited until everyone was ready to eat before they started.

But soon after lunch did the youth madness begin again. This time the old traditional ‘Roti’ happened all of a sudden and you can see the poor victim gasping for air. Boys and their silly self torture

Now comes the really exciting part as we were heading for our team building games. None of our eyes could be kept from the sight of these mismatched pair of socks. The story behind it was hillarious! It seems that the boys were given mismatched socks two years ago. They were to exchange the right ones back and none of them did! They just wore the mismatched socks! This goes to speak of how lazy boys are. Shame on us!

First of the activities was the obstacle course! We were briefed like soldiers then sent on our mission as a team. I was confident I would win as usual because of my talents (I can hear them booing me now) So off we went, over, under, around and jumping!

Pay attention! I’m going to make you all soldiers by the end of the day!

Chinese Trapeze in the making

“Oh not not my pretty face” says pretty boy Chris

I thought monkeys swing on trees….hmmmm

Whoa! Thats one huge spare tyre you have! Time for a diet!

These girls weigh a tonne to lift over

Tire Shot!

The eventual winners

The proud conquerors

Many had to overcome their fears when they went through the course. They had to trust each other to make it through. Eventually no matter how hard it was. We made it only to be confronted with the ‘flying fox’. Some believed they saw the presence of liquid dripping down as they flew down the high tower at lightning speed. Ok not that fast but it was fast la. Some honestly wished they could do it again! But again this one built teamwork as they had to pull the line to ensure the person would land safely. They did a splendid job I may say.

The Flying Korean Fox

And of course I think that is the Flying Malaysian Fox….wait a minute, I think its a Flying Monkey!

We knew we were going pond rafting after that but we didn’t know we had to build our own rafts! So there were two enginering prototypes that went into production that day. We were keen to see who would succeed as the next Malaysian Proton raft engineer.

Prototype 1 - Proton Barrel

Prototype 2 - Proton Sampan

Prototype 1 - A success!

Prototype 2 - errr hmmm, I think still can pass Malaysian standard gua….

So it was row power versus man power to the finish line. We the conquerors lost again sadly

Though we were this time even more exhausted than ever. It didn’t stop us from wanting so much more from God that night.

And what a better way to end the day that with a little chicken soup for the soul! Hahaha

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