365 YOUTH CAMP 2009

ARE YOU READY ??

CAMP IS HERE !!!

Preparing for Camp (kao kao)!

Entertaining two calls at once.

Don't you all just love us? :)


Paul & Cae Me

Bajau

The Bajau are an indigenous ethnic group of Malaysia and the southern Philippines. Although native to the southern Philippines, due to escalated conflicts in the Sulu Archipelago in the southern part of the country, many of the Bajau had migrated to neighboring Malaysia over the course of 50 years, where currently they are the second largest ethnic group in the state of Sabah, making up 13.4%.





gideon

Vandals

The Vandals were an East Germanic tribe that entered the late Roman Empire during the 5th century. The Vandals are perhaps best known for their sack of Rome in 455. Although they were not notably more destructive than others, the high regard which later European cultures held for ancient Rome led to the association of the name of the tribe with vandalism: senseless destruction, particularly in diminution of aesthetic appeal or destruction of objects that were completed with great effort.





gideon

Sherpa

The Sherpa ("eastern people", from shar "east" + pa "people") are an ethnic group from the most mountainous region of Nepal, high in the Himalayas. Sherpas migrated from eastern Tibet to Nepal within the last 300–400 years. The term Sherpa is also used to refer to local people, typically men, who are employed as guides for mountaineering expeditions in the Himalayas, particularly Mt. Everest. They are highly regarded as elite mountaineers and experts in their local terrain. Most Sherpas live in the west regions; however, some live farther west in the Rolwaling valley and in the Helambu region north of Kathmandu. Pangboche is the Sherpas' oldest village in Nepal. The Sherpa language is a dialect of Central Tibetan and is mutually intelligible for speakers familiar with modern Lhasa vernacular.





gideon

Anglo-Saxons

Anglo-Saxons is the term usually used to describe the invading Germanic tribes in the south and east of Great Britain from the early 5th century AD, and their creation of the English nation, to the Norman conquest of 1066. The Benedictine monk, Bede, identified them as the descendants of three Germanic tribes

1. The Angles, who may have come from Angeln, and Bede wrote that their whole nation came to Britain, leaving their former land empty. The name 'England' (Anglo-Saxon 'Engla land' or 'Ængla land' originates from this tribe.

2. The Saxons, from Lower Saxony or Niedersachsen, Germany

3. The Jutes, from the Jutland peninsula.

Their language (Old English) derives from "Ingvaeonic" West Germanic dialects and transforms into Middle English from the 11th century. Old English was divided into four main dialects: West Saxon, Mercian, Northumbrian and Kentish.





gideon

Zulu

The Zulu were originally a major clan in what is today Northern KwaZulu-Natal, founded in 1709 by Zulu kaNtombhela. In the Nguni languages, iZulu or iliZulu or liTulu means heaven, or sky. At that time, the area was occupied by many large Nguni communities and clans. Nguni communities had migrated down Africa's east coast over thousands of years, as part of the Bantu migrations probably arriving in what is now South Africa in about the 9th century A.D. The last king of the Zulu Empire was Cetshwayo who fought against the invading forces of the British Empire. The Zulus were able to hold of the 1st invasion by the British Empire. Nevertheless, a 2nd invasion force was able to take the Ulundi, the capital of Zulu Kingdom. This mark the end of the Zulu Empire.





gideon

365 Youth Camp 2009 Briefing

In order to maximize your enjoyment during the camp, you are required to obey certain camp guidelines.

1.0 Common ethics
1.1 Behaviour
• Maintain appropriate conduct throughout the duration of camp (e.g. no fighting, bullying, sleeping in during sessions, littering, etc.).
• Turn OFF your hand phones during the sessions to reduce distractions. Maintain decorum when the Speaker is preaching and during the altar calls.

1.2 Attendance
• Be punctual for all events (sessions, games, quiet time, dorm moments). All campers are not allowed to leave the premises of the campsite without permission from the Commandant and are expected to attend ALL sessions.
• Light-outs rule (11 p.m.) to be obeyed without any questions.

1.3 Participation
• All campers are to take part in the workshops, games and other activities (Tribal Night, Talent Time, Photo Session, Games).

1.4 Prohibited Items
• Cards, lighters, cigarettes, inappropriate magazines, books, unnecessary valuables (jewellery, laptops, PSP). Hand phones and cameras are allowed but campers must be watchful over these belongings at all times.

2.0 Items to bring/Attire
2.1 For Sessions/Entire Stay in Camp
• Long pants, warm clothing, jackets and sweaters, extra socks (the overall temperature in the campsite is between 10 to 18 degrees Celsius. Campers are encouraged to bring extra socks and clothing as it is chilly at night).

• No shorts, miniskirts, inappropriate clothing.
• Toiletries (tooth brush, toothpaste, cleanser, soap, shampoo) and towels.
• Regular changes of underclothes and socks.
• Water bottle.
• Some money – Max RM20 (Campers will be stopping by the BOH tea plantation on the last day).
• Mosquito repellent if especially prone to mosquito bites.
• Travel sickness tablets
• Any special, personal medication if required.

2.2 For Games
• Sports attire.
• Good shoes and dark coloured T-Shirts.

2.3 For Tribal Night
• Clothing according to the theme (Tribal/Traditional).

2.4 For Angels and Mortals game
• Small gifts and cards to encourage your “Mortal”.
The buses will leave FGT at 1:15 p.m. on Sunday, 13th Dec. Campers may bring their bags into the church hall and leave them at the back. We will be dividing you into 3 buses, so there will be 3 main bag sections. For admin purposes, be at church at 1 p.m. SHARP. Buses are expected to arrive in church around 6 p.m. on Wednesday, 16th Dec.

In case of emergency, contact Ps. Richard at 012-3558152, Ps. Louisa at 017-6900459, or Abel at 016-9731463

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Abel

Briefing @ 365

Dear all,

There will be a Briefing Session tomorrow, at 365, after the Care-Cell meetings. Do stay back for an extra 15 minutes as I will go through the important details about camp!

See you :>



Abel

Manchu

The Manchu people are a Tungusic people who originated in Manchuria (today's northeastern China). During their rise in the seventeenth century, with the help of Ming rebels, they conquered the Ming Dynasty and founded the Qing Dynasty, which ruled China until the Xinhai Revolution of 1911, which established a republican government in its place. The Manchu ethnicity has largely been assimilated with the Han Chinese. The Manchu people are the last to form a dynasty of China which ended with Emperor Puyi during the rise of communism in China.




gideon

Mohawk

Mohawk (cognate with the Narraganset Mohowaùuck, 'they eat (animate) things,' hence 'man-eaters') The most easterly tribe of the Iroquois confederation. They called themselves Kaniengehaga, 'people of the place of the flint.' The Mohawk have only 3 clans, namely, the Bear, the Wolf, and the Turtle. The tribe is represented in the council by 9 chiefs of the rank of Roianer (highest honor) being 3 from every clan. These chiefships were known by specific names, which were conferred with the office. The Conestoga a tribe to the south waged war against them so vigorously for 10 years that the Mohawk were overthrown so completely that they appeared to be almost extinct. However about this time the Dutch arrived, and furnished the Mohawk with firearms to trade for beaver skins. This trade agreement, brought the Mohawk victories after victories in conquering back their adversaries.




gideon

Kadazan

The Kadazans are an ethnic group indigenous to the state of Sabah in Malaysia. They came from Mongolia and mixed with Chinese people from China. They are found mainly on the west coast of Sabah, the surrounding locales, and various locations in the interior. Kadazan culture is heavily influenced by the farming of rice, culminating in various delicacies and alcoholic drinks prepared through differing home-brewed fermentation processes. Tapai and lihing are the main rice wine variants served and consumed in Kadazan populated areas, and are a staple of Kadazan social gatherings and ceremonies. The most important festival of the Kadazans is the Kaamatan or harvest festival. The Kadazans have a particularly good affinity with the local Chinese and this has resulted in the coinage of the term Sino-Kadazan, which is a phrase used to describe the half Kadazan, half Chinese offspring of such unions.



gideon

Comic

Navajo

The name "Navajo" comes from the late 18th century via the Spanish which was derived from the Tewa navahū which means "fields adjoining a ravine". The Navajo call themselves Diné, which means "the people". The Navajo were semi-nomadic from the 16th through the 20th centuries. They lived in round houses known as hogans. Hogans are houses of forked poles and brush covered with earth. This style of housing is distinctive to the Navajo, even going as far as saying that, “even today, a solidly constructed, log walled Hogan is preferred by many Navajo families.” The Navajo would have seasonal dwelling areas to accommodate livestock, agriculture and gathering practices. The Navajo people traditionally hold the FOUR sacred mountains as the boundaries of the homeland they should never leave:

Tsisnaasjini' — Dawn or White Shell Mountain
Tsoodzil — Blue Bead or Turquoise Mountain
Doko'oosliid — Abalone Shell Mountain
Dibé Nitsaa — Big Mountain Sheep




gideon

"Banquet Night"

There is an unmistakable scene on the second day of the 365 Youth Camp every year. On this day, one would find the campsite abuzz with activity and movement, as most campers would be unable to conceal their excitement for the event later in the evening. The bathrooms would be teeming with rushing and apprehensive campers, hurrying to put on their costumes and make-up. There would be pockets of laughter in the dormitories as campers compare their outfits with each other. The hallways would be full of unusually-dressed people.

Then, the call would be made, "We are beginning soon!" and campers would make their way to what is known as...."The Banquet Night", dressed according to the theme of the night.

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This year, however, there are some new changes to the activities. Campers would not be divided according to games groups, but rather TRIBES, led by tribal chiefs. During what is known as "camp games", tribes will engage in tribal wars and challenges, earning points as they go along.

Thus, in place of the customary Banquet Night would be the "Tribal Night". It would be much like the Banquet Night, except that there will be no pairings or Banquet "couples", for everyone will come in their tribes. (More will be explained during the camp!)

Our theme for the Banquet Night this year is "Tribal & Traditional".

You can all come in outfits which are tribal or traditional in nature, such as the following:

Note: Campers must come fully-dressed and decently attired in their attempts to dress to theme.

If you have any questions, you can ask them in the comments section of this post. We will do our best to reply to them there.

It's going to be a great camp!

Abel

Hey people !!!

This weekend is the last week for early bird sign-ups.

For those who haven't registered yet, hurry up and register after 365 on Saturday and after Sunday Worship at the back of the hall.

If you miss the early bird, you will have to pay an extra rm20.

So take note and sign-up

cheers

gideon

About the Camp Speaker

We are both honoured and excited to have Ps. Lin Perry as our camp speaker this year. Some of you may remember him from 365 Youth Camp 2005, and recall how we thoroughly enjoyed listening to his vast array of personal experiences and wartime stories!

Ps. Lin Perry and his wife, Susan Perry currently oversee a fellowship of 30 churches and ministries called Fellowship of Christian Ministries (FCMI) in the USA. They have been planting churches in Mexico for the past 5 years, where there are more than 20 churches and ministries now. Their passion is to make disciples of the nations by training and sending ministers and churches who in turn train and equip the saints to do the work of the ministry.

With a library of experience and a heart to equip, Ps. Lin Perry will definitely be a great encouragement to many campers. We are certain that a fruitful time of learning and 'gleaning' awaits us, and look forward to 'the most anticipated event of the year'!

Come join us for our first camp prayer meeting this Friday, at 7:45 p.m. in the Tung Ling Pantry!

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Abel

Videolog of Camp Committee Part 2

Videolog of Camp Committee Part 1

Documentary Video 3 - What do we think?

YC09 "The NEW Deal"

Sign-up for Youth Camp by the 18^th of October (Sunday) to purchase a Camp T-shirt for only RM7, instead of paying RM25!

The deal: To wear your Camp T-shirt once every week in F.G.T./365 until the Youth Camp (13^th to 16^th Dec).

T-shirt sales now open.

365 Youth Camp 2009 main promo video

Ah Beng's NEW jokes

Laughter the Best Medicine

Here are some Ah Beng’s jokes before camp…

1) Ah Beng comes back to his car and find a NEW note saying 'Parking Fine'. He writes a note and sticks it to a pole 'Thanks for compliment'.

2) Ah Beng bought a NEW mobile. He sent a message to everyone from his Phone Book and said, 'My Mobile number has changed. Earlier it was Nokia 3310. Now it is 6610.

3) How do you recognize Ah Beng in School? He is the one who erases the NEW notes from the book when the teacher erases the board.

4) Aoccdrnig to Ah Beng's NEW theroy on Enlgish, it deosn't mttaer in waht oredr the ltteers in a wrod are, the olny iprmoetnt tihng is taht frist and lsat ltteer is at the rghit pclae. The rset can be a toatl mses and you can sitll raed it wouthit porbelm. Tihs is bcuseae we do not raed ervey lteter by it slef but the wrod as a wlohe.

I think all of us can understand what Ah Beng wrote above. So he must be right. So Ah Beng can be quite clever after all.

5) Ah Beng went to school with his NEW shirt. It was all wet. His teacher asked him, “Ah Beng, why is your shirt wet? Ah Beng replied, “I just bought it from Mega Mall and it says here Wash and Wear”

Finding for something NEW other than Ah beng’s jokes? Come and find out what’s NEW for camp this year!

eugene

I Want New!

Hello!

If I were to ask you, 'What do you want new in your life?', what would your answer be?

Some of you would say...

'I want a new car!'

...because the older the car gets, the more often you may need to service it.

'I want a new attitude towards others and... also a new guitar :D'

...because people are not our exact replica and better guitars produce better music.

'I want new shoes <3'>

...because different outfits match with different shoes.

'I want a new hairstyle :) '

...because we get bored XD

(Someone go cut Nat's hair! >:P)

'I want new brains'

...because we are always learning.

No matter what your answer may be, there is always a motivation behind it. I believe everyone has a desire for something new in their life, be it secular or spiritual. You won't want to stay at where you are forever, would you? And the motivation itself plays a big role. The stronger it is, the more you would think about it, pray about it and finally, strive for it.

'I want a new walk with God in my life'

So, start thinking. Start wanting. And start expecting.

Owh,
by the way

Someone told me that he wants...

... a new body ;)

Cae Me

Camp Testimonies

-----David Teoh
I still remember those life-changing days in youth camp when I felt that everything in me was being put to the test (physically and spiritually). In the youth camp last year, I managed to widen my circle of friends, and in that short period of time I met friends who have been with me through thick and thin ever since. I believe it wasn't just the activities that left a lasting impact on me, rather it was the time spent with the One who created me. Looking back, I learnt many things and now I have a whole new perspective on the journey we call life..Today, that hunger for another great time in youth camp still burns within me..

Joyce Lim -----

Actually, truth be told, the first time I went to camp when I was 12, I really did not get much out of it. The only thing that gave a lasting impression was the thing I learnt during the dorm moments, which was that big sacrifices are needed to finish the race for God. Fortunately, in the camps that followed, despite the fact that I did not really expect much and was sceptical that I could even benefit from them, I still learnt a lot and God spoke to me through the experiences of the speakers and other people. Camp is really one the perfect opportunities to get closer to God and just meditate on His Word. It is a rare time that I can spend four full days just with Him. On other days I would be busy with a whole lot of other stuff, sometimes even finding time to praying is difficult. But in camp, there are no other distractions and after spending some time with God, I can really see the difference in my life. Talking to God and listening to His Word can really help me feel His presence and change the way I live. Seriously, to me, camp is nothing but beneficial because it brings me back to the presence of God. Um. Of course, camp is not just about serious stuff. It's fun and it's a great way to spend more time with church buddies. So, no matter how old you are and whether you know much about the Bible or anything, just come for camp and your life will be changed forever. =)

Paul Leong

Meaning behind the theme

The basic truth about time as we know it is: it is linear. Whatever that is new will no longer be as bright, fresh, young, clean, pretty or smooth as it once was, one day. With the passing of time, everything changes - from young to old, from fast to slow, from functional to dysfunctional, from useful to useless. The world knows this, and in its worship of the ‘new’ and ‘young’, it avoids the old:

Fashion models are never older than 50

Supermarkets flash big signs with the word “NEW” to attract patrons

And, consumers are unendingly attracted by anything that is new

Yet, as long as we are living within the confines of time, we WILL age and the new WILL turn old. As we walk down the passage of time, we WILL experience mistakes, hurts, disappointments, sorrow, pain and loss. And, because time is linear, we all have something in common that we cannot escape from: our pasts.

The message behind our theme is this: despite your past, you can live in newness of life and enjoy abundance in Christ.

"Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!"

- 2 Corinthians 5:17


"Therefore we were buried with Him through baptism into death, that just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life."

- Romans 6:4

It is in this spirit that our theme is:

"NEW: Creation, Lives, People"


Want to know more? Come to the camp!

Abel

Camp site pictures

Joshua E: Hey Abel I need to use the toilets real badly
Joshua E: Its alright, I can tackle anything that comes my way with ease

Ok here I go



This sure is big, hope I dont get lost
Nope this aint the toilets
This aint the toilets either


Whats taking that little dude so long


Ps Richard: May I ask where is my Joshua
Paul: I dont know, last saw him heading into the mansion


Paul: It was Abel's fault, he gave him permission
Abel: Says who?? Lame was suppose to escort him


This aint good, by the way where is Lame?


Lame: Who's calling me? Cant you see Im busy here


Why dont lets split up and look for him? This place aint THAT big


Lounging area clear


Margarita Hall clear


Dorms clear


Toilets clear


Hmm, its too clean.. No way a 6 year old would have left without a trace


Not on the roof either


No trace of Joshua here too..


Yikes, a creature from the Sewage. Hope it has not taken Joshua into captivity


Reception area clear


We bring to you live coverage from Cameron Highlands where Joshua Evans was last seen, live only on Channel 365


Grass compound clear


Lets try the field not far from here


nope, no sign of a 6 year old

Nice room, but Joshua aint here either

Hey lets check out the car, maybe he is in there


Hey what took you all so long, Im starving already. I want my lolipop


See, Josh is an intelligent kid. Just like me =)


Ok Josh, we promise not to leave you ever again. For better or for worse.

By Joshua Lim