Friday, May 18, 2012
Generation Full Force (Or. Mindoro District Camp '12)
When I first heard about the GFF District Camp I got very excited
– it sounds amazing! A Provincial-wide camp, gathering of young people from all
around Oriental Mindoro Foursquare Gospel Churches to do what they like the most, honoring God, playing
games and making friends! I applied for a week-long vacation right away.
Young people enjoyed an exciting three-day Sports Fest and fun, sweet worship, interactive seminars and group bonding sessions, fellowships,
and so much more.
It was an amazing experience being in a crowd of young people worshiping together and valuing their relationship with God, and I am really blessed looking forward to it; however, I know that we don’t go there just for fun. We go there with a purpose. We were to make an impact in our generation, even if this change is small.
This network of young people is created not to be broken and
forgotten, but to strengthen its chains and grow. The division into separate teams at the camp is virtual rather than real; it’s impossible to talk
about unity, making disciples and honoring God without mentioning faith,
integrity and excellence, and it’s impossible to develop these areas without
leadership and discipline. After the end of the camp the campers take on this
new responsibility to their local churches and their communities.
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We are excited to have a group of young people that would break down barriers and build unity among our generation. That was our hearts' desire and the Lord granted us that and so much more.
On the last day of camp, I am blessed and moved by the
heartfelt worship of the young people who stood up to praise God. The message encouraged each other to keep following Jesus no matter what! Indeed, every camp is an awesome experience with the Lord and the youth went home on fire and blessed.
But, after a few weeks or months the ‘experience’ can be
pushed into the past by problems, pressures, and friends, etc. That is why our
camps are planned out to be more than just an experience with God but to be a
life-changing encounter that would be a turning point in their lives.
Someone once told me that a bird doesn’t fly because it needs to, but because it has wings; it needs to fly, it has an urge to fly. Now, we are the birds, and in time, we will grow our wings. We will learn how to make a difference carrying the FULL FORCE of the GENERATION.
However, one Pastor said that we can see the whole world if only we’re standing on the giant’s shoulder. Meaning, we can only fulfill our dreams if we’re stepping along the right track, and if we’re in the middle of great young people of this generation. We have God’s shoulders, forever.
We praise the Lord for the awesome work He did through this camp and we give Him all the glory and honor!
Flat Tire
Here
I am again going nostalgic over the best things I have done during my high
school and college days and reminiscing my trips in the roads of Mansalay. Right now, I'm having a flat tire :)
While looking to the flat tired motor, I realized that you
just can't let life get you down. There is always gonna be light...you just
gotta look for it in your darkest hour. :)
Flat tire situations in life are always present. Stop Being
Afraid. I remember Chuck Wendig uttered that “fear will kill you dead" especially
if you’re riding the motor very fast. You’ve nothing to be afraid of that a
little preparation and pragmatism cannot kill. What do you think is going to
happen? You’re going to be eaten by tigers? Life will afford you lots of
reasons to be afraid: bees, kidnappers, terrorism, being chewed apart by an
escalator, Snooki. You are worthy of
praise. And triumph. And fireworks. And shotguns. And a box of wine. So shove
fear aside — let fear be gnawed upon by escalators and tigers. Step up to the
plate. Let this be your year.”
In life, you’ll meet 2 kinds of people. The ones who build
you up and the ones who tear you down. In the end, you’ll thank them
both."
Burgoo for Meng's B-day
Joan and I took Tameng out for a birthday dinner at
Burgoo-Gateway last May 4 after attending youth service together at Victory-
U-belt.
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| Choosing the best |
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| Meng &Joan |
I had a great night. It was fun. I’m so glad to have
wonderful friends who can take out for birthday dinners J I’m happy.
I do
not know what’s with Burgoo that I always go back to it. I remember whenever I go to Robinson’s
Galleria or Gateway Mall, Burgoo has always been my choice of dining
place. It’ll most probably be because it
has great ambiance that we can stay there for a long time just to chit-chat and
enjoy good food.
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| Tameng, the celebrant |
Of course Tameng ordered a margarita. Of course it was so strong that all I tasted was tequila. But I downed that thing like a champ.
And the pizza was amazing. I ate it all despite being so
full.
My Alma Mater (Elementary)
My elementary experience was full of fun and excitement. It was hard and full of adventure, too. Elementary life is very challenging and I am
proud to complete it. Too much playing
and going out with friends are some of the reasons why I was not able to
concentrate enough on my studies. Nevertheless, I got the top spot in the class
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| Salvacion Elementary School |
In my elementary level, I learned many things from my
subjects and from my encounters with friends.
It was fun and exciting, meeting new friends and guys. I enjoyed chatting
and playing with them. We shared jokes
and laughter. Sometimes we were being
scolded by our teachers due to being very “makulit”. It was there that we did not listen to our
lesson, sometimes we copy each other’s assignments and we tease each
other. But of course, I'm doing my assignment
on my own. During break time we ran
after each other, teasing one another.
I have many plans after elementary graduation. Pursuing to a higher
education is my major plan. I want to be ready before I finally face my high
school life. I must face this new
challenge with pride and will try my best to finish it with awards. I did. Now another challenge, building my career and profession. By God's grace, there's so much in stored for me, let’s wait and see…
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