ARETE

Poly/Di Generation Next camp 2008


Arete in its basic sense means "goodness", "excellence" or " virtue" of any kind. In its earliest appearance in Greek this notion of excellence was bound up with the notion of the fulfillment of purpose or function; the act of living up to one's full potential.

Who are our Camp Committees?




Status: Camp Commander
Name: Abigail Aka Meihwa
Unit Dept: TSPT

What have she got to say..

Hi I'm Abigail. I'm young. Quite pretty and witty. Humble too. I've been serving in PDI.NS ministry for around 5 years. My passion is Performing Arts and God, the Architect/Engineer/Conductor of everything. He is so artistic and cool isn't He? Just look at the evening sky or listen to the sound of the running water... My God~! Being the Camp Commander, the greatest challenge I face in this camp is, there are a lot of challenges, Ha! But I really enjoy leading camp with the rest of the camp comms. They are all passionate for God and for people. I'm honored to be able to serve together with them. Many of times we are so dead meat due to various reasons but God never failed to make a way. Through that, I learned to depend on God and trust in his provision, WISDOM especially! I didn't know I can be so dumb ok, haha. I hope that every effort that the team and I put in will result in a greater camp! One that is God-honoring, one that changes life and one that will impact the world! I'm so excited for camp because I know it's gonna be great! ARETE is on its way! Let's aim to build QUALITIES in our lives =)




Status: Assistant Camp Commander
Name: Ezri aka Xueting
Unit Dept: TP Engit (Temasek Poly)

What have she got to say..

Hi I'm Ezri. Let me define EZRI! Listen up~ 1 cup of gorgeous, 2 teaspoons of sweetness and sprinkle with lots of passion! Adventure makes me really hyped up. I tried wake boarding, flying fox, archery, rock climbing, canoe, snorkling! I'm dying to try sky-diving! And yea~I'm been serving in TP for 5 years! A group full of adventure! This is my first time serving in the main committee in Gen-next camp. But the sound of assistant camp commander really makes me feel like i'm riding a roller coaster! A little scary yet at the end of it, it's the excitement that fills your heart. I'm very thankful for this great opportunity to serve and learn from the team. They have been a great help to me through this preparation of camp. I'm PROUD to be part of it, going through together not just tough times like meeting deadlines but going through mountain peak times too! God is our master planner. I can see Him at work with us! I really learned to seek God in every decision and situations. I'm really excited for the ARETE CAMP! If God is in it, who can be against it! If God is there, who will want to miss this ARETE CAMP!




Status: Welfare (Accommodation & Finance)
Name: Sharon Lim Huiling
Unit Dept: DI (Diploma Institution)

What have she got to say..

Hi ppl! I'm huiling from DI and Im e youngest in this camp committee.. but im not sure abt the rest.. hahaha!!! ah-hem.. shall not mention much or else they gonna come after me! =X wahaha!!! I'm working in NTU and studying part time Dip. in Counselling @ AMPI-KAPLAN( e one tt starhub building..ha!)This is my 2nd time in camp committee and it's great to serve God with a bunch of exciting & committed committee. The process of finding venue for camp was tough as our camp date crashes with sch therefore we cant find any sch (Eg. NUS/ Sport Sch) as our camp venue but really thank God that we managed to have it at downtown.. it's accessible and comfortable. May this camp be a camp that will transform ur life & give u unforgettable memories with ur CG ! See you guys in the camp!! :)




Status: Events support
Name: Tivona Aka Zejun
Unit Dept: NP (Ngee Ann Polytechnic)

What have she got to say..

Hello! My name is Tivona. I am currently studying Nursing in NP. Am given the honor to take care of a group in NP, and also was given an opportunity to serve greater in the Kingdom of God as the Unit Administrator. I also served as an Usher since last year. Being able to serve in God’s ministry is really a privilege.

I had been involved in food committee for some events last year. This year, God placed me serving in Gen-Next 08! During the process of researching; planning and brainstorming, I reminded myself to look upon God for strength. Although sometimes we may overlooked certain things, but God is always there to remind. As we are serving God not men, therefore we seek Him for directions. The team will meet together to brainstorm for creative ways to organize this camp and for my part, I go to many places to search for nice food for the people! I thank God for the people in this team as well as his blessings!




Status: Special Events Coordinator
Name: Raymond
Unit Dept: NS Group

What have he got to say..

Hiya! I am Raymond from Tertiary National Service, and people like to call me Uncle Raymond. But its ok. I'm secure. I am currently working full time in an IT company doing webhosting, and I am studying a part time Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing). I have 2 dogs, and they Love Me (or rather to bite me)!

My role in this committee is to be in charge of special events! How special you ask? Cannot tell you lor~~~ if tell you liao no surprise liao. you gotta come to see it for yourself. I am really excited for this camp, and I find it an honour to serve amongst so many committed sisters and brothers. I can assure you. This $120 for camp fee will be the most well spent! If you can buy a pair of Levi's, why not spend it on this camp and get to know God more intimately? =)

Come on! It's coming! Why are you still standing there? Sign Up Leh!!!!!



Status: Publicity Head
Name: Jen Unit Dept: TP (temasek Poly)

What have she got to say..

Hello Arete pursu-ers! I'm Jen the babe. Some say I'm a self-proclaimed babe, others proclaim that I'm a babe. So I let you decide.. HAHA ;)

As the publicity head, I was called to many challenges. It's my first attempt handling such a role and I thank God for the whole committee and publicity team. They are indeed very supportive of one another as we share burdens together. Together Everyone Achieve More! It's really a privilege to serve! I'm anticipating the fun-filled, spirit-filled camp! See you there! ^^

P.S. God loves you and so do I!



Status: Ministers' Welfare Cum Workshop Coordinator
Name: Donald Unit Dept: NS Grp (National Service)

What have he got to say..

Hi I'm Donald. People always call me Rain though I know I'm abit not as handsome as he is. I've been serving in the PolyDI.NS ministry for 5 years and currently I'm in the NS group.
I have a passion in baking! America cheesecake, Japanese Salmon dip, Belgium Chocolate Muffins, Tiramisu and more. You name it, I bake it! I love soccer, ice skating, bowling, swimming, running and fighting! I teach people how to kill in the army camps. So don't mess around! I may include you as one of the ingredients in my receipe.Hoho.

I thank God for this chance to be able to be involve in arete'08 and also to be able to learn from the other main committees. A lot of things to do, a lot of issues to solve, plenty of stress to handle, but I just love the fact that God uses ordinary people to accomplish great things. Everytime I will just get challenged to do more for God. I have never miss a single camp because I do not want to miss any chance of encounter with God. Camps always remind me of how far God has brought me through all these years and all the wonderful things he has done in my life. It is like building a Tabernacle of Worship at Pasir Ris Downtown East and awaiting God to reveal his glory & presence when we all gather to worship him. After the camp we will all get so charged up to conquer milestones for God by allowing his presence to guide us through more unimaginable experience. See you at Gen-next Camp 08!



Status: Logistic Head
Name: Jolene
Unit Dept: TP (Temasek Poly)

What have she got to say..

greetings! i'm Jolene, your fellow servant in Christ. i'm very grateful to be able to serve in Arete's logistic team, to contribute to this camp and most importantly to be able to serve anyone who is called a polydian! if u have any areas in which the logistics team can improve to serve you guys better, feel free to aprroach any of us in the team. we're more than glad to hear from you. (: you play a part in making this camp a successful one.


Status: Ministers Welfare Committee
Name: Joel Kou
Unit Dept: DI (Diploma Institution)

What have he got to say..

HI, my name is Joel or you can call me Isaiah. I'm from the DI ministry leading the guys and currently studying in SHATEC diploma in culinary skill. For this camp I'm incharge of the stage minister's welfare as well as printing all your camp booklets.

my last experience for the camp was tough, because i was new to this. I learned that discipline is really important in the camp committee, becuase if we really want the camp to be smooth, we all got to do our part. And for my experience for the last camp i think was fun and through the praise and worship and teaching i was really ministered, but the best part for me is worshiping God in the morning with all the people, somehow i just like it. SO YOU MUST COME! and experience God's wonderful presence in the morning!

Be bless
Be encourage
Be inspired
By the holy ghost



Status: Musios
Name: Richard
Unit Dept: NYP (Nanyang Poly)

What has He got to say..

Hi, my name is Richard and I’m currently studying in NYP. I’m a 3rd year student in electronics, computer & communication engineering which I don’t really like my course but I thank God that I’m graduating very soon! My hobbies are playing basketball & slamming on my poor guitar haha and I’m someone who likes music and fun though I don’t really look like a fun and loud person hehe.

My role as a committee in the camp is the band leader. What I do as a band leader is to find & gather musicians of God who can serve and play in the camp =). My duty also include getting songs from the praise and worship leaders, organizing rehearsal sessions and make sure that the musicians were updated with the songs and information which needed for the musicians. I feel very privileged serving as a bandleader in the camp. Reason is that I’m able to learn and work with different leaders and also other committees in the camp. It makes me feel busy and troublesome but yet it’s really fun!