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SELAYANG : “Inspirational, Fun, Extraordinary!” These are just a few words expressed by the 45 participants who attended the Youth Camp themed Stand By Me held at the Church of Christ the King, Selayang from July 25 to 27, which was also attended by youths from its sister Church of Christ the Light, Kepong.

This Camp made history as the first ever using a foster family concept which enabled participants to experience the true meaning of family, sharing and responsibility. Its five Sessions conducted by Ben Savarimuthu from Desa Jaya, Laura Joseph from Asayo, Pathinathan from Rawang and Augustine from Christ the Light were interspersed with thought-provoking games, skits and videos, heart-to heart chats about conflicts and misunderstandings in families and ways to overcome them, getting the best out of the Media, the Bible, Teamwork, Praise & Worship. Other highlights included the “Sarung Nite”, where participants were asked to perform thematic skits to express their creativity and talents. They were also put on “Mission 007” where they were to “look out for one person” throughout the Camp.

Among the feedback gathered from participants included:

Robin Christopher, 19, felt that “the media session was life changing. I realize that media has both positive and negative influence and it’s up to me to decide which affects my life.”

Vimal James, 19, confessed that he was “deeply touched by the lyrics of some of the songs played at the Camp”.

The Camp ended with a Mass, where gifts were given to the Foster Families personally by the participants, in the presence of their Parish Priest, Fr Albet.

— By Sherwin Alfonso

p/s: Do check out the photos at here, here and here!!!

I don't know what to feel
Heart is dead
Mind confused
Don't know what to do

Feel sad for many reasons
hatred, envy, pain, jealousy, stupidity
Can't handle it all

Eyes crying
Body dying

No sound of hope
Just quiet humming
And distant echoes mourning