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Sunday, September 18, 2022

Kuala Lumpur District Young Women Camp 16-18 September 2022

This year the KL District Young Women Camp was organized from 16 – 18 September 2022 at Janda Baik Radiant Site B. The theme of this year is “Hear Him”.

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“A fountain of pure water” and “ thicket of small trees” (Mosiah 18:5) – the prophet Mormon used these words to describe the place where Alma hid after fleeing from King Noah.

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Those trees and what water became “beautiful… to the eyes” of the people who joined Alma there. Why? Because in that place, Alma and his people “came to the knowledge of their Redeemer” (Mosiah 18:30).

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The location of Young Women Camp – whether it is in a forest, in a park, on a beach, or in a meetinghouse – can become beautiful to the eyes of all who gather there. Like Alma and his people, young women need a place where they can gather together, separate from worldly influences, feel the Spirit of the Lord, grow in unity and love, and strengthen their faith and testimonies of Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ.

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Before departing to the camp, all the young women were assigned a sister in their secret sister mission. All they need to do is do kind deeds for them, write them notes or letters, and prepare RM3.00 maximum, or not more than RM3.00 gift or handmade gift for the sister assigning to them.

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On the first day, all the young women from Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, Petaling Jaya, and Puchong branches are to be gathered at Kuala Lumpur District Centre at 9.30 am, as there will be a bus to fetch them to their destination. They had their lunch once they reached the campsite.

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Then, their huge project was to set up their sleeping tents in designated groups. They were able to unwind and spend time together, which made it extra enjoyable.

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The young women played made bracelets, and braided each other's hair. They enjoyed playing enjoyable games at night and engaging in a variety of enjoyable activities during the day, all while experiencing the Spirit's presence. Annabelle said it was undoubtedly one of the most enjoyable experiences of her life.

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They prepared their BBQ dinner which all the young women split into a few goups to share the preparation of their BBQ dinner: skewer group, rice cooker group, potato group, carrot group, and dishwasher group.

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Rice Cooker Group

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Skewer Group

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Dishwasher Group

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Carrot Group

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Potatoes Group

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BBQ Team

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They were having a campfire during the night and having “Mallowtime” which is their young women campfire night’s tradition.

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The leaders had something quite profound planned for the 3 days 2 nights program which made it quite simple to sense the atmosphere.

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The second day was the highlight of the camp, where the young women had the river trekking.

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They went into the nearby river and were guided by the professional camp master at the campsite.

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They were having fun fishing with clothes, bug catching, relate some gospel principles while trekking.

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The trainer gives the survival skill lesson and how to build a shelter using the basic materials that they can find in nature. In the afternoon they were having Zumba before devotional.

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President Brown and his family traveled so far and shared with the young women an inspiring message during a devotional on “Hear Him”.

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There was a skit competition between the groups, an arts and crafts session, and the “Sister of the Camp” during the night.

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On the final day, all the young women need to take down their tents, dry, and pack the tents, and leave the campsite.

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Annabelle had much too much fun at her first young women's camp after the COVID-19 pandemic, which was above and beyond what she had anticipated. She had a great time hanging out with these young women during her first-ever young women's camp.

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She shared that she initially did not want to join as she had too many things on her mind that distracted her from school, friendships, and exams, but she was grateful she came to the camp where she could feel the Spirit and friendship with other young women.

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I am grateful that she gained her testimony through attending the Young Women Camp.