Pinoy Big Leader
"You are the source of the life. I can't be left behind. No one else will do. I will take hold of You.
I need You, Jesus to come to my rescue. Where else can I go? There's no other name by which I am saved. Capture me with grace, I will follow You.
This world has nothing for me. I will follow You." Rescue by Desperation
This song was played during camp, when P. Ro showed us a clip from The Passion of Christ, when our counselors were washing our feet and during the bonfire. When it was first played, the lines that struck me most are the lines in bold face. "I need You, Jesus to come to my rescue."
Truth be told, I really didn't want to join the youth camp. First off, I didn't know anyone except for Krista and a few of her friends which she introduced to me before. Pinoy Big Leader. That was the camp's theme. Sure I was a bit excited and all, but deep inside I couldn't help but think that it was a waste of time. I'd rather stay behind, go out or stay at home. But God works in mysterious ways. You never know what comes next. The mom wanted me to go, my dad agreed and my best friend was going so what the heck, why not see what this was all about. So the days before, I prepared my things; prepared my hero costume, clothes and toiletries. The day arrived. We arrived an hour early before the meeting time. No traffic. We arrived to find around 4 people also arrived early. As we waited for people to arrive, I was introduced to people, and it wasn't so bad after all. I mean yeah, it was sad at first that Sta wasn't my teammate, but I think that was good since I got to meet more new people.
The first day was just lotsa and lotsa free time. Had a few group dynamics, but other than that, it was a day full of rest. At night, we had praise and worship (plenary), and while singing, I really felt like crying. It was just an overwhelming feeling. It's like your heart's gonna burst. Then P. Ro started talking, and something he said struck me. He said that for some time, he was contented living his life without Him. Hit right on the target because that's exactly how I feel. I mean, I'm living a comfortable life right now. I have everything: family, friends, good school, okay grades...What more should I pray for? And for him, it took an accident for him to realize that. I prayed that it didn't take that extreme situation for me to really really realize it.
Second day was more tiring because we had the Eagle Challenge. In the morning, we again had praise and worship and a lecture by P. H about leadership. After lunch, we had the challenge. It consisted of 5 challenges/games that the teams should accomplish in 30 minutes. Haaayyy...It was funny because whoever lost would be serving dinner. At the end of the day, they announced the winner, but they started from 4th place up, leaving the winner and the loser last. Second place was announced and our team wasn't included yet so we were really nervous about it. Haha, we didn't want to serve and by God's grace, we won!!! Whee! BUT when we were preparing for plenary, the results changed since they recounted the points. We fell to third place.
Third day. We had Counselor's Hunt and Gawgaw fight. Fun fun fun!!! During the counselor's hunt, well...the name says it all. Our counselors had to hide and each of them had assigned points. They could hide in the trees, bushes, anywhere. It was tiring to run back and forth and look for them. Then to literally carry the counselor since they will fight back. Grabe. Kawawa yung iba kasi pati yung mga damit nagkapunit-punit na. Gawgaw fight was the most fun of all. At first, they announced that the cleanest team would be the winner, but at the end, the dirtiest won coz some hid. It was icky. Sticky!! Your skin, you shirt, even the hair. And when it dried up, man, you look all wrinkly. At night, we had to dress up as a hero during dinner, and we also had Talent Night which was presented by groups. After that, we had bonfire until 130 in the morning, which was followed by praise and worship. That night/morning, I slept at 430 and we woke up at around 9 just in time for breakfast at 10.
It was fun. 4 days of fun!! And I'm glad, and very grateful to have attended. ^_^
I need You, Jesus to come to my rescue. Where else can I go? There's no other name by which I am saved. Capture me with grace, I will follow You.
This world has nothing for me. I will follow You." Rescue by Desperation
This song was played during camp, when P. Ro showed us a clip from The Passion of Christ, when our counselors were washing our feet and during the bonfire. When it was first played, the lines that struck me most are the lines in bold face. "I need You, Jesus to come to my rescue."
Truth be told, I really didn't want to join the youth camp. First off, I didn't know anyone except for Krista and a few of her friends which she introduced to me before. Pinoy Big Leader. That was the camp's theme. Sure I was a bit excited and all, but deep inside I couldn't help but think that it was a waste of time. I'd rather stay behind, go out or stay at home. But God works in mysterious ways. You never know what comes next. The mom wanted me to go, my dad agreed and my best friend was going so what the heck, why not see what this was all about. So the days before, I prepared my things; prepared my hero costume, clothes and toiletries. The day arrived. We arrived an hour early before the meeting time. No traffic. We arrived to find around 4 people also arrived early. As we waited for people to arrive, I was introduced to people, and it wasn't so bad after all. I mean yeah, it was sad at first that Sta wasn't my teammate, but I think that was good since I got to meet more new people.
The first day was just lotsa and lotsa free time. Had a few group dynamics, but other than that, it was a day full of rest. At night, we had praise and worship (plenary), and while singing, I really felt like crying. It was just an overwhelming feeling. It's like your heart's gonna burst. Then P. Ro started talking, and something he said struck me. He said that for some time, he was contented living his life without Him. Hit right on the target because that's exactly how I feel. I mean, I'm living a comfortable life right now. I have everything: family, friends, good school, okay grades...What more should I pray for? And for him, it took an accident for him to realize that. I prayed that it didn't take that extreme situation for me to really really realize it.
Second day was more tiring because we had the Eagle Challenge. In the morning, we again had praise and worship and a lecture by P. H about leadership. After lunch, we had the challenge. It consisted of 5 challenges/games that the teams should accomplish in 30 minutes. Haaayyy...It was funny because whoever lost would be serving dinner. At the end of the day, they announced the winner, but they started from 4th place up, leaving the winner and the loser last. Second place was announced and our team wasn't included yet so we were really nervous about it. Haha, we didn't want to serve and by God's grace, we won!!! Whee! BUT when we were preparing for plenary, the results changed since they recounted the points. We fell to third place.
Third day. We had Counselor's Hunt and Gawgaw fight. Fun fun fun!!! During the counselor's hunt, well...the name says it all. Our counselors had to hide and each of them had assigned points. They could hide in the trees, bushes, anywhere. It was tiring to run back and forth and look for them. Then to literally carry the counselor since they will fight back. Grabe. Kawawa yung iba kasi pati yung mga damit nagkapunit-punit na. Gawgaw fight was the most fun of all. At first, they announced that the cleanest team would be the winner, but at the end, the dirtiest won coz some hid. It was icky. Sticky!! Your skin, you shirt, even the hair. And when it dried up, man, you look all wrinkly. At night, we had to dress up as a hero during dinner, and we also had Talent Night which was presented by groups. After that, we had bonfire until 130 in the morning, which was followed by praise and worship. That night/morning, I slept at 430 and we woke up at around 9 just in time for breakfast at 10.
It was fun. 4 days of fun!! And I'm glad, and very grateful to have attended. ^_^
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