Sunday, November 11, 2007
Secondary One's RETREAT !!!
The group had praise & worship sessions, church building activities, a quiz and spared some thoughts of the less fortunate ... the "invisible children" of Africa through a video clip. The day ended with some fun in the nearby Chartwell Park. This is the very first Group Picture taken of the "HAPPY DOZEN" (Now, this is a rare shot ... cos, it's very difficult to get a group of happy people, willing to smile for the cameraman. (You made my day, girls. Thanks !!!!)
Feeding Time !!!
As the burgers were eagerly distributed by "newly recruited" McDonald mobile distributors, all were ready to "dig-in". The hungry look of some faces, tells it all. "Give me my Burger ... Now !!!" Yum !! Yum !!
Complete with ketchup, chilli sauce & toilet paper (yes !! toilet papers ... budget-cut lah !!!), came the second announcement. "Thou shall not start eating before saying grace". ( "Alamak !!!, so difficult to start eating one !!! )
"Grace" it is. Whilst some closed their eyes, deep in thoughts ... others had their eyes wide opened guarding their "precious Burger" from taking a quick walk away from them. Others, even held it tightly or kept it in their bags.
(Not taking any chances !!! ... not gonna close my eyes.)
(" Chow times" ... are always "Happy Times". Dig-in !!! )
The next 30 minutes after grace was the quietest moment for the afternoon. No talking when the mouth is full.
As the entire lot of Burgers were all dished out, the hungry looking (part-time McDonald distributors) simply watched the meal being consumed. Fortunately, a generous, forward looking catechist envisaged this scene and wiped out the remaining "nasi lemak" stock from the canteen to feed the "feeders". One of them even took TWO packets of "nasi lemak" (No names mentioned... to protect that really hungry one !!!) ..... and HE is not taking it sitting down either !!!
Praise & Worship Session
Now !!! Don't you think she is GOOD or WHAT ?!!!
Uncle Trevor with his guitar strumming certainly strummed up the beat for the afternoon with his series of songs for the "praise & worship" session ....
(Watch what Auntie Pom is doing !!....That's WHAT you should not be doing .... or the camera will be very happy "clicking away"... Sorry !! Too late !!!)
(It's not a Simple Simon says song ....!!!)
Can't beat them .. .. Bash them ? ..... No. Join them !!!
Getting the beat !!.... Almost there !!!
OK !! OK !!! We are trying. Not very natural to behave like that in church.
How not to join in ? Even the reluctant ones shook to the tune !!!
Building a CHURCH !!!
This team had a 3D structure to signify STRENGTH with a Heart (for LOVE) at the top of it; A a glowing flame that provided the WARMTH and is nicely lined with colourful flowers to BEAUTifY the surroundings.
Another 3D version of their vision of the 4 attributes.
This team featured a DOVE to represent their 4 attributes.
A bright and cheerful one for this team.
From conception to its final outcome ... its teamwork and cooperation.
This is their version of the attributes.
No points (again !!!) for where this group gets their inspiration from.
More 3D versions. This had additional materials from recycled plastic bottles to provide the extra strength.
These are the visions/perspective of our young engineers/building designers in seeing their church with the 4 attributes. Not bad huh !!!?
Fun in the Sun ...
Thanks to all for the participation and support. :p)