Monday, December 29, 2008

Server's Camp at Quap Village


St.James Parish, Quap Village
2008 Server's Camp

Yesterday was the first day for 3 days server's camp organized by the parish with 40 participants from various chapels under the parish, such as from Duras, Mambok Bau, Seratau, 13th mile and 12th mile.

I was invited by me server advisor to joined the camp for one day only with other members as a team for the camp, our chief, the advisor himself, the chief from Batu Kawa and also the advisor from Lutong (the Lutong guy......hahaha). The day fill with experiences, memorable and loving trip from the cathedral to the location of the camp. I has had met with many participants and it was very encouraging camps and yet showing positive participation base on commitment and cooperation by the participants. In term of gender participation for the camp, the males and females particapants have shown equal indication that no such female more than male or, vice versa. Before the commencement of the talks or sharing session after our arrival probably around almost 5pm, we were greet and welcomed by the camp programmer, Peterson Matthew
and after that I took the opportunity for photography upon our arrival.

Photograhpy with (from left); Paul Francis, Kenneth , Shierly Rawan , Peterson the programmer and Stacy Chai.
We attended the Evensong service in the church sharply at 5.30pm and the service lead by the Sub-deacon Macaulley. We sung two popular christmas songs and said the evensong service prayer as well as singing magnificant and nuns dimictis.
We also visiting Peterson house for christmas visiting and his hospitallity are warmly welcomed us to his house. He served us with christmas goddies like biscuit, cutter fish and also an alchoholic brandy. (damn....fear if i get drunk )
Photography with Sub-Deacon Macaulley, 2nd from right.

After all, we started our session of with introduction of each of us. I'm so glad because I can shared my experiences and testimonial with them of being as a server and spoken in bidayuh language as my sharing language medium. I also told them that being a server is priority of serving God and not the human being. May God be gracious to them in wherever they serve in each of their church or chapel.

In mid of night, the atmosphere became felt chilled as the church located at the top hill, the session continued again by the chief and the adviser. Many of them impressed and started to asking question. Its showing that they are getting to know further and thinking out of the box.
Practical session also conducted of showing Eucharist equipment preparation by Stacy. Some members have been called to try their skills of arranging the equipment after demonstrated by Stacey.

Again, this memorable camp is never to be forgotten in my mind moreover, it benefits every of us including myself, to upgrade and updated my serving skills particularly when during serving in the church and also to serve the heavenly Father in His service.

I hope this blog can show my appreciation to all those concerned, our team, very great team and also the participants, may God guide them to good path and may God lead them to excellent serving. More photos and illustrations can be viewed in my Friendster and Facebook profile, please do free to add me and I'll be delighted to see you. May God be gracious to everyone of us, now and eternally.

Side-front view of the 160 years old St.James Quap church. Left-side is the new church buidling (red color roofs)


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