The Joker and the Masked Lady (Janda Baik Retreat Day 2, July 2)

Written by Eunice Tan

Edited by Charis Chen

Wakee wakee in Zaini Guesthouse!! Sleepy coaches and speakers clamber out of their tents and chalets to meet the beaming sun and eventful day! After a scrumptious breakfast consisting mostly of biscuits, Milo, instant noodles, and a one-of-a-kind sarawak laksa prepared by master-chef coach Daniel, we all gathered for a time of sharing, worship, and other fun activities! Impromptu worship leaders Nathanael and Jern Yoong led us in a couple of songs.

It is always great to start the day with praising God!!! 

Next up, Coach Joseph shared with us from Psalm 1 about what it means to live a righteous life. If we constantly dwell among scoffers, we will become one! A man is definitely determined by the company he keeps! Not only that, but a righteous man is compared to fruitful trees planted by the side of flowing waters! What does that mean? To bring it to light, Coach Joseph invited Coach Victor to explain to us many fascinating facts about plants and especially trees and plants by the river. Through this, we found out that the natural water in the river is extremely rich in nutrients. Therefore, trees and plants by the river tend to be stronger and grow more abundantly! Thanks Coach Victor for explaining that to us! Just like a nutritious tree by a running river, a righteous man grows fruitfully in the sight of God. :) 

After the sharing, we were suddenly invaded by two surprise guests! Meet the joker and the masked lady!!!

DUN DUN DUN!!!!!

Jern Ling and Charis led Nathanael (Joker) and Eliza (ML- masked lady) in a few rounds of a joyous, nostalgic, and humorous activity. This game definitely helped them commemorate important and favorite events, FOOD, and people in their lives before their departure to the US!! (WWAAAAHHH.......) They certainly have grown into a pleasant young man and woman for the Lord! May God bless them richly as they pursue further studies in the US! We all hope that their 4 years overseas in Asbury Uni would certainly be a time of academic, maybe physical, but most of all, spiritual growth!!! 

SPLOOSH

SURPRISE SURPRISE!!!!!!!

We couldn't let 'em off without a li'l bit of wet fun, now, could we? xP xP (water freshly collected from the "flowing stream of righteousness" next to the camp! haha) What a perfect farewell gift!

Criminals and victims pose rather soggily together *hehehe*

Praying for the two young people who are about to spread their wings (and fly to the US!)

After that, Coach Joseph officially announced the Student Leader (SL) Roles for 2016!!! Whoop whoop!!

They are as listed :D :

Chapter Chair- Toh Jern Yoong
Assistant- Charis Chen

Media Coordinator/Historian- Charis Chen
Assistant- Ranen Chan

Chapter Correspondent- Ian Chan
Assistant- Toh Jern Ling

Community Ambassador- Eunice Tan

YAY!!! All gathered around the newly appointed SLs and prayed for God's hand to be with them and their growth this year! We can't wait for our time of learning, fun, and spiritual growth in our SL roles this year! :):) 

And THAT'S A WRAP!!! Everyone of us thoroughly enjoyed our fantastic time of exploration, bonding, tense arm wrestling, games, and learning at Janda Baik Zaini Guesthouse!! God has definitely been faithful! See you all on the 17th! May God's name be praised!

All photos by Eliza Tan and Coach Joseph Tan