Since quite a few people have been raising queries about what the upcoming Campus Crusade Freshmen Orientation Camp will be like at NUS, here's an overview of what to expect from this camp.
And yes, you're encouraged to also bring any non-Christian friends who may be interested in finding out how about Christianity! This camp is not only just for us Christians, but also to welcome any who might want to be part of our family.
Fellowship and Food for Thought
Every FOC, there'll always be activities that inject warmth, realization, inspiration as well as interaction between our Crusaders. So what's up this year?
Games and Icebreakers!
As with any FOC one might expect fun and games to interact with and know one another; this FOC is no exception! Don't worry, the games aren't that heavily ladened with spiritual content or biblical references - but our game hosts and all of you people will be spiritual people!
The games can't be revealed now, but be rest assured that if you'd like to bring non-Christian friends along, they will not feel offended or comfortable with the nature of our games! It's just a chance to provide a time of interaction so that everyone will know who everyone else in the Crusade family is. :)
Skits and Sharing
There'll not only be games, but also individual Orientation Group Leaders (OGLs) who'll be leading all of you in quiet time, sharing with you their experiences in NUS - you could ask them about their personal lives, or even ask them to tell you more about NUS before you come into this institution!
If you're worried your non-Christian friends will find such sharing uncomfortable, don't worry! They can always use this opportunity to find out more about the system of NUS and how it works - but most importantly, we get to show them the grace of God by being gracious and helpful ourselves. :) We will definitely make them feel at home where we are at Eusoff.
You can also expect some impromptu skits, that will really crack you up (that is, subject to the antics of your OGL, so pray for a fun one, haha).
Special Movie Screening!
This year, there'll be a special movie screening during one of the nights (The movie title cannot be revealed before the camp begins, but rest assured it is an award winning movie!), which is persuasive, touching and moving in a very special way. Since there is no time, the webmaster himself shall comment on this movie:
"It's the first movie this year (2009) to have made me shed so many tears of joy and realization, to learn of the truth with so much visual impact is really quite an experience I would say. Five stars!" - Yeo Yong Kiat, NUS Science, Year 4 Chemistry Student.
Look forward to a wonderful time of discussion after the movie- you'll find that you'll be filled with so many new ideas about God, love, family and even relationships, things that you always took for granted, and never knew how to go about. The theme of the movie is about how we go about seeing the love of God changing our lives, and how we should be shining with what God has given us.
And yes, do feel free to bring your own soda, popcorn and any other snacks to munch on if you'd like. Bring more to share! :)
Get to Know the Staff
Our Campus Crusade for Christ full-time staff are actually young! And not just young at heart, but really young! (well, some of them are, and the webmaster was really surprised to find out when he stepped into Crusade).
Staff play a more important role in our lives in NUS than you might think; want to know more? Than come know them yourselves, personally, face-to-face, to see how larger-than-life full-time staff can be!
Word and Worship
As children of God, we can't possibly factor God out of this camp, can we? So there's always time for listening to His word, and just being at His feet, worshiping him. :)
Student-Led Worship
If you're thinking that a pastor and his worship team's coming down from church to come lead you in hymns and songs, think again! We're offering a more personal touch in FOC, where we'll be having our very own student worship leaders leading you in a time of worship. Many Crusaders are actually inspired to take up the role of a worship leader in Crusade after witnessing how God has empowered those that lead us. :) So do come, and learn from your peers how God works mightily!
And yes, even our hosts and emcees are NUS-bred, 100% students. :)
Personal Testimonies
This FOC, we'll be having a speaker from each region of NUS (the various faculties) share with us how God has been leading them and working in their lives; other than their rich experiences, come also to refresh yourself! Who knows, someone might be going through the same exact situation or struggle you're going through now! Let God touch your life in this upcoming FOC. :)
Devotion
And how can we neglect lessons from God based on His word? There will be a guest speaker that will bring us through our theme verse, on how Christians and non-Christians alike can taste the source that is God! Learn how the invitation is for everyone, and yes, anyone, for God's will is for everyone to be saved!
And loved. :)
So come, and you'll realise that you may not just be a student who happens to be a Christian, but a Christian who happens to be a student.
Student-Led Worship
If you're thinking that a pastor and his worship team's coming down from church to come lead you in hymns and songs, think again! We're offering a more personal touch in FOC, where we'll be having our very own student worship leaders leading you in a time of worship. Many Crusaders are actually inspired to take up the role of a worship leader in Crusade after witnessing how God has empowered those that lead us. :) So do come, and learn from your peers how God works mightily!
And yes, even our hosts and emcees are NUS-bred, 100% students. :)
Personal Testimonies
This FOC, we'll be having a speaker from each region of NUS (the various faculties) share with us how God has been leading them and working in their lives; other than their rich experiences, come also to refresh yourself! Who knows, someone might be going through the same exact situation or struggle you're going through now! Let God touch your life in this upcoming FOC. :)
Devotion
And how can we neglect lessons from God based on His word? There will be a guest speaker that will bring us through our theme verse, on how Christians and non-Christians alike can taste the source that is God! Learn how the invitation is for everyone, and yes, anyone, for God's will is for everyone to be saved!
And loved. :)
So come, and you'll realise that you may not just be a student who happens to be a Christian, but a Christian who happens to be a student.