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Theme : CrossRoads
Verse : Proverbs 3:5-7 ”Trust in the Lord with all your heart and Lean not on your own understanding , in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight“
Camp Date : Nov 18th, 19th, 20th
Venue : DonBosco Navjeevan , Ramanthapur.
After a long break of two years MGOCSM & OCYM gathered together for the Hyderabad MGOCSM & OCYM Annual camp GAMERA 2K22. Journey of preparation towards conducting the camp started with the first poster release on October 16th by Rev. Fr. Jesson P Wilson along with the central committee members at the one day conference held at St. Mary’s Orthodox Syrian church. Camp date, venue and theme were declared officially.
Over the weeks, the youth did Online promotions through social media and actively promoted details of the camp , introducing our Guest Speakers’ Fr. Shinu K Thomas(Delhi Diocese) and Mr. Hardy Alexander (PCC -ICF Leadership & Sales Coach), and also introduced our spiritual head H.G Dr. Abraham Mar Seraphim Metropolitan.
Received an active registration count of 89 participants from all the parishes of Hyderabad region i.e, St.Andrew’s Orthodox Valiyapally, St.Gregorios Orthodox Cathedral, St.Mary’s Orthodox Syrian Church, St.George Orthodox Syrian Church and St. Stephen’s Orthodox Church.
Day One: All the participants gathered together at St. Andrew’s Orthodox Valiyapally by 4:00 pm and started to the camp site, after a word of prayer led by Rev. Fr. Thomas Oommen. After reaching the campus, the schedule started with the evening prayer, followed by the inaugural ceremony of GEMARA 2K2 which included the lamp lighting, welcoming our guests, Fr. Shinu K Thomas, Mr.Hardy Alexander, Vice president of MGOCSM & OCYM of Hyderabad region Rev. Fr. Simon Thomas Joy and Rev. Fr. Iype P Alex. The Central Committee shared the camp instructions to all the participants and then everyone dispersed for the dinner. The day ended with a campfire and lighting flying lanterns into the sky where everyone had a gala time singing and enjoying around the campfire.
Day Two: The day started with a morning prayer led by Fr. Shinu K Thomas and Fr. Simon Thomas Joy. Followed by breakfast, song sessions, ice breaking activity where all the participants were divided into four teams, GIHON – TIGRIS – PISHON – EUPHRATES. Interesting Outdoor activities were also held where all the team members had loads of fun competing with the other teams. The speaker sessions which emphasized more about the theme “CROSSROADS” ,taught biblically and spiritually along with small activities which helped everyone to get a deep dive understanding of this year’s theme. After the sandhya namaskaram participants got the opportunity to witness beautiful Gregorian worship led by Fr. Shinu K Thomas along with the choir members where all the participants took part in the Holy confession. Throughout the day we have had the presence of Dn.Shibin John, Rev. Fr. Thomas Oommen .
Day Three: On Sunday morning everyone partook in the Holy Qurbana where His Grace Dr. Abraham Mar Seraphim Metropolitan was the chief celebrant. After the Holy Qurbana, the participants gathered back for the rest of the sessions which included song sessions, Thirumeni’s session ,activities and speaker session focusing on the working class. There was open discussion and a Q/A session regarding various topics on spiritual, religious and general questions by the participants in the camp. The day ended with a word of prayer and vote of thanks given by the General Secretary of Hyderabad region, Thus concluding our annual youth camp cherishing lots of memories and collecting colourful reviews from the participants.
Respectfully yours in Christ!!!
Regards,
Abitha Mary
