Hello guys! I’m Adrian. This is my short testimony about my Camp CALYE experience!
Philippians 3:14 “I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.” There’s always a place in my heart for first experiences. A friend of mine asked me if I would like to join Camp CALYE Flight P314 just to unwind, to experience new things, meet new kinds of people, and to know more about my faith with God, and his only beloved son Christ. I did the right choice to join the said event/activity. It gave a huge impact in my life. I was able to reflect the flow of everything around me, made me feel that I am loved, and let me speak up with my thoughts and ideas. I was truly in a cloud nine, enjoying life to the fullest without thinking the problems outside the camp; just enjoying the social gatherings, the activities, and every moment that will be cherished for the rest of my life. Weeks passed after the camp, I can still feel the joy. Pure happiness can be seen on my face. I was definitely able to release the stress that was built up on my body; I was able to become a new version of myself. I am a living proof that by joining Camp CALYE, it will make you a better person by transforming your old bad habits to a good one... Flight P314 was my first Camp CALYE! This year will soon be my second and I hope to see you there! For those who would want to join this year’s Camp CALYE, don’t hesitate! Experience this social activity and embrace God’s love because Christ will strengthen us!
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by Alyssa Kalaw, Parañaque Before, I was just a girl with a heart disease who only thought of when would I be on my deathbed. I was only 12 years old when I joined this summer camp called Camp CALYE: No God, No Glory. My aunt and registered me for this camp that I didn’t even want to attend- I mean, what’s a girl with a heart disease will do? But still, I attended and at first I thought to myself “What am I supposed to do here? Sit on the bench?” but as the four- life changing -days passed by, I knew the reason behind my attendance to this summer camp. During those four days, I met new people, gained new friends and had a group of loving and caring people to call my family. I also met a new person to call my mommy and she is one of the reasons why I stayed at the Feast. I met a bunch of people who made me enjoy life more, who made me realize that a heart disease won’t kill me at such an early age, that there’s more to life than this disease of mine and through these people, I felt His love for me. It’s not only the people I have interacted with but also because this camp taught me how I can express my love for Him. It made me realize that God is always with us, through thick and thin, and whatever it is, He will always be there. And with that I guess I could say that camp CALYE definitely changed my life and more importantly me because now I am His servant at the LOJYouth PICC and I have attended five camps, three where I was an attendee, one for a leadership camp called ALAB and the most recent wherein I was one of the facilitators who was also called mommy. Now, I am a girl with a big heart who trusts in Him and believes that everything happens for a reason. Before, I was just a girl with a heart disease who only thought of when would I be on my deathbed. I was only 12 years old when I joined this summer camp called Camp CALYE: No God, No Glory. My aunt and registered me for this camp that I didn’t even want to attend- I mean, what’s a girl with a heart disease will do? But still, I attended and at first I thought to myself “What am I supposed to do here? Sit on the bench?” but as the four- life changing -days passed by, I knew the reason behind my attendance to this summer camp. During those four days, I met new people, gained new friends and had a group of loving and caring people to call my family. I also met a new person to call my mommy and she is one of the reasons why I stayed at the Feast. I met a bunch of people who made me enjoy life more, who made me realize that a heart disease won’t kill me at such an early age, that there’s more to life than this disease of mine and through these people, I felt His love for me. It’s not only the people I have interacted with but also because this camp taught me how I can express my love for Him. It made me realize that God is always with us, through thick and thin, and whatever it is, He will always be there. And with that I guess I could say that Camp CALYE definitely changed my life and more importantly me because now I am His servant at the LOJ Youth PICC and I have attended five camps, three where I was an attendee, one for a leadership camp called ALAB and the most recent wherein I was one of the facilitators who was also called mommy. Now, I am a girl with a big heart who trusts in Him and believes that everything happens for a reason. Hello! I’m JewelleVillarisco. J
And this is a short testimony about Camp Calye. I’ve been attending Camp Calye for 3 years now. My first camp was Camp Calye 2012: Knockout. Calye means “Choose a Life You’ll Embrace”and believe me, it’strue. I would know.I am a living proof. Before camp, I had an okay life. I went to church because I HAD to go to church. Besides, I would receive cotton candy after, so it’s okay. I also had okay friends, they’re not really a good influence, but hey, I needed friends. So, okay lang. An okay life. It wasn’t enough though. Hindi sapatang okay lang. I knew something was lacking pa eh. Summer came and my other friends from the Feast were talking about this camp. I didn’t want to go but I also didn’t want to be OP when they’re back from camp, so I signed up (I was even late and a walk in). Then camp happened! Even though I wasn’t teammates with any of my friends, it was still amazing. It made me more open and friendlier to people I didn’t know; It made me open to change and to appreciate things more. (Seriously, 5 minute ligo time after mud sliding?Amazing.) It taught me to let go of things and people that I needed to let go of. Camp made me realize that something that I’m lacking, it was service. And, of course, Camp brought me closer to God. J I thought it was just gonna be a temporary effect of camp. One week camp fever, ganun. I was right. I did have camp fever but it wasn’t temporary, it lasted for a whole year. (Medyo even know nga, meron pa eh.)JButi pa ang camp fever, may forever. After camp, I began serving in this youth group for high school students.A year later, I became a servant of LOJ Youth.Then another year later, last year actually, I got the opportunity to serve in Camp Calyeas the emcee for the high school camp!! It’s just amazing. It wasn’t a fast growth and it certainly wasn’t a sudden change, but I wouldn’t have started serving if I didn’t go to Camp Calye. I would still be the Jewelle with an “okay lang but not really” life. Camp didn’t just shower me with blessings. Camp taught me how to see, share the blessings and to appreciate the little blessings when life seems tough. J So, I invite you to join this year’s Camp Calye: Joyride! It’s going to be life changing, God-drenching and overflowing with blessings and learnings! I guarantee you genuine happiness, ngitingabottenga,and tawa with matching head bang for 4 days!! See you there and God bless you more and more! J
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