My Experienced in our Christmas Camp

This story happened last December 26-30,2006. It is our Christmas Camp. We went to Pinamungahan Cebu. I just to share my experiences there. And I invited a friend of mine to join the camp. And here is our story.......
Fina is a very kind girl. She always go to church every Sunday. She prays everyday. One day, I invited her to join the camp. "Fina why don't you join our Christmas Camp?" I asked. "You have? How much is the registration fee?" asked Fina. "Well, it's only P 300.00." I answered. "Oh no, I can't afford that. It's to expensive for me." answered Fina. "Don't worry, I'll ask Ate Grace to have you sponsored." I answered. Ate Grace is our Bible Study leader. She's one of the most understanding person I've ever met. "You will do that for me? Thank you!" she said excitedly. Yes, of course! I'm sure we will learn lots of things." I answered smiling. The next day, I went to church to ask Ate Grace if Fina can have a slot. "Yes sure! No problem." said Ate Grace smiling. Many days flowed and finally the day for the camping came. We were very excited that before five in the morning, we already arrived at the church. I introduced Fina to Ate Grace and are soon friends. Fina and I went with the first trip. We arrived in Pinamungahan Cebu by eight in the morning. All of us settled in our cabins. The girls' cabin is near the fish pond. Every morning, the sunrise will reflect on the water. It's really a beautiful sight! We enjoyed a lot about the activities. But there are 2 events that Fina can't forget while mine is only one event. The first night of our camp is the altar call. In that event, Fina accepted Jesus Christ as her personal savior. The second event that Fina and I cannot forget was the second to the last day. In the morning we prepared for the beach festival. By 2 pm we set off for the beach. We have lots of games in the beach. At 5:30 in the afternoon, we went back to our campsite. Our facilitators prepared for dinner and we ate together. The session for the night is about to start. We gathered at the session hall. "Ok campers, it's our last night and at the same time it's our testimony and dedication night!" announce Kuya Edwin, the camp director. After singing several praise and worship songs, "I would like to request everyone to please stand up. We're just going to have a little exercise." said Kuya Edwin smiling. The chairs are moved at the side and all of us stood up. The lights were turned off. We were asked to stretch our arms, put our foot above the other and bend our knees. A soft music was played on the piano. The Kuya Edwin began to speak. "Everyone imagine that you are the ones who are crucified. Feel the suffering that Jesus Christ did to save us from our sins." The other are already crying. "Why are you crying?! Are you giving up now? You haven't reached 5 minutes yet! Stretch!! Bend!!" , continued Kuya Edwin. I haven't cried yet but Fina and the others are already crying. But my arms and legs are already aching. But when Kuya Edwin said that, "You said that you will let God use your life! But once you're there you didn't even hold a responsibility! Why?!! It's because you're afraid! You don't have faith in God! You never realized that God will help you in that situation!" said Kuya Edwin. Then he continued, "all of you, lay down on the floor with your face down! Tell Him that you will offer your life to Him and that you will allow Him to use you even though how hard it is!" At that remark, it's like that I'm hit by an arrow. It really stuck to my heart, added by the song "Lord I Offer". We w were asked to stand up and hugged the person or shake hands with the person, whom we want to say thank you. Fina hugged me and thank me for inviting her. While I went and hugged Ate Grace. That was the most unforgettable event in my life because, at that time, I surrendered my life to God.