Berkelah at BERKELAH

One afternoon, 6 boys with stomach full with char siew, have a conversation below.

Walter: Sa boring la ni. Ada plan ka ini petang?
Billy : apa oooo...
Denis : Kreta free sampe 5.30pm. kita ada 3jam lg ni/
Moses: ya la. sa pun xda keja ni. Boring
Dexter: (angguk kepala)
Billy: apa kata kita pegi BERKELAH. Sapa setuju angkat tangan dengan sudu.

Semua pun setuju sebab semua org exited mau tau apa itu BERKELAH. Tiba-tiba...
Edwin: Aiya, saya ada keja o. Tepa la. Lain kali saya join.


Semua pun rush balik dari Sedap Enak Restoran pegi kampus. Tepat 2.30pm, Denis dan kengkawan meluncur ke BERKELAH. Billy jadi navigator. Selepas 30mins, mereka pun sampe di BERKELAH. Ha... mau tau apa mereka jumpa. Gambar di bawah menjadi jejak mereka melihat ciptaan Tuhan.

They met small stream at the entrance. After walking 20mins, they found big waterfall.

Then, Denis led his gangs to the upper river. They found 3 more water falls. At the top of the waterfall, they can saw a beautiful scenery of Gambang area. Wow, so amazing. Now, they know that God creation so amazing.




Then they decided to bath at first waterfall. Too tired kot.

BERKELAH is a series of waterfall. The series consists of seven waterfalls. The waterfalls located 15km @ 30 minutes from UMP. Most popular waterfall is at stage 3 which look like swimming pool but you need to climb up 80 degree slope to reach there. Thus, most peoples like to enjoy only at stage 1. If you want to go there, contact any CVSF member. They will lead you the way.

See, Billy ready to jump into the water. See, the water look scary.

An intro of Catholic Varsity Student Fellowship, CVSF Kuantan

The Catholic Varsity Student Fellowship, CVSF was established since 2002. The pioneer students were from KUKTEM (Kolej Universiti Kejuruteraan & Teknologi Malaysia). Later joined by students from nearby campuses in Kuantan (POLISAS, Shahputra, KPM, UiTM). Slowly, the membership of CVSF increased each year. Since it was established, CVSF was led by 5 presidents. Current "captain" is Mosses Paul Anap, electrical student from UMP.

So, get to know the CVSF much deeper? Join us in our gathering every week at St. Thomas Church, Kuantan after Sunday Mass.

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Still blurr???? Boring? PSM?

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The objectives of this camp are:
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Sure you will be happy like them.

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Vocation Camp @ VoC

Hello there. (",) I'm here.

The notice in church bulletin

When people talk about VOCATION CAMP, what is our first impression? Many thought it is for those who are wanna become religious. I still remember when I was a kid, I wanna become a priest. Life of a priest look simple yet respected by all peoples. Some of my girlfriends also dreamed wanna become a nun. Few years back, I had attended a vocation camp in my hometown parish. It was all abouts how to know whether you are suits to enter religious life. Do it same with this Kuantan vocation camp? Aiya...

Vocation Camp???

So, what do you think? Is it attending the VoC will inspired you to become a priest? Or a nun? That was happen last Saturday when 12 children of God respond to a call. A call to serve His universal church.

The VoC was organised by St. Thomas Church. Rev. Fr. Eugene himself conducted the VoC from the beginning till the end. Seven varsity students attended this camp together with single adults in the parish.

The main objectives of the VoC was to promote discipleship among participants. My first impression already corrected by Fr. Eugene when he explained the objectives of the camp. The VoC began by "breaking fast" at the community centre balcony.

Some words from Fr. Eugene

Breaking fast @ Dinner

During the first session, Fr Eugene talked about relationship with God.

He guided us to reflect our daily life and connect it with spiritual life. Fr. Eugene also showed us the video about the life of Catholic arround the world. Then, we also had 20mins of silent to think deeper about our relationship with God. During this session, I was thinking a famous song back in my hometown; "Biar ku menjadi lilin".

"Biar ku menjadi lilin. Memberikan cahaya..."

We also had the opporturnity to see the relics of martyrs from Vietnam and Korea which was about 100 years old! The relics were came from College General, Penang. All the martyrs was executed for their faith in Christ. They did not want to renounce their faith when the authority ordered to do so.

The Relics of Martyrs

Collections of blood inside the envelopes

Bones of the martyrs

So far the VoC had inspired the participants to involve more actively in church. Most of them happy to meet new friends. Some of them exchange numbers. The camp ended around 3.30pm on Sunday evening. All faces were fresh as green apples at Giant supermarket after the camp end.

See some of their actions; aisehmen.

Smile to me...

Lepak wif me?

Reading news.

Mobile guy.

Love her red bag so much.

Very big boss.

Before we depart from church, again we snap photo with Father. We were very happy and thanked God bacause giving us chance to attend this camp. Thanked also to Father Eugene for the inputs during this camp.

By next Vocation Camp, I hope many will turn up answering God's calling to serve in His church.



Amen.

Hand Over to New Core Team

Last Sunday 14 September 2008, Catholic Varsity Student Fellowship, Kuantan (CVSF) elected new core team for office bearer 2008/2009. The election was held in St. Thomas Community Centre, Kuantan. The election was held according to Article 9 and Article 10 of the CVSF regulation.

All members from Universiti Malaysia Pahang(UMP), UiTM Kuantan Branch, Kolej Shahputra, Kolej Professional MARA and Kolej Matrikulasi Pahang turned up on that day include Mentor, Aunty Kayrn who represent Rev. Eugene Benedict, Parish Priest of St. Thomas Parish, Kuantan.

The session began with opening prayer by Miss Ermilya Grace. Then address from Mentor. In her speech, Aunty Kayrn stress about the relationship among the students who majority came from Borneo. The CVSF act as second family to them. After that, there were few presentations about financial and activities. During final presidential address, President of 2007/2008, Billy Anak Sup thanked the community for their support during in office. He urged all members to continue their support the new core team.

The election was conducted via secret ballot. All members casted their vote in harmony enviroment. As a result, Mosses Paul Anap was choosed to lead the flock in Kuantan. Among those who elected to the Core Team 2008/2009 were:

1. Florence Wednna (VP)

2. Michelle Ida Anslem (SEC)

3. Stephie Joseph (TREA)

4. Dexter Zick (ASST SEC)

5. Brendon Soon

6. Souven Jawa

7. Asihidie Asih

8. Jacklye

9. Nancy Lieu

As tradition, the ex-president, Mr. Billy hand over the file to Mr. Mosses as a sign of new leader of undergraduate students assume power to lead his peoples. Then, followed by pray over to the new core team led by Mr. Denis Jack Dusin.

Hope the new core team will make "the ship" of CVSF move forward with greater achievements.