FES 50th Anniversary - Jubilee Celebration
Petaling Jaya Gospel Hall
06 October 2012

‘Generation to Generation’ was the theme for FES’ 50th anniversary celebration. The Jubilee celebration was truly a gathering of students, staff and graduates across the generations. We were invited to remember all that God had done for the STUDENT MOVEMENT in Malaysia since the early days until now. It was both a personal as well as a corporate thanksgiving as we recalled God's faithfulness in our lives and the student fellowships. As part of the worship, guests were invited to offer to God something from their student days. It was a moving sight to see the offering of personal momentoes/items, which were placed into a large 'Treasure' chest. While it was a good time to catch up with old friends, the CALL of the student movement to be a PROPHETIC VOICE rang out clearly. It was an inspiring evening as different generations come together and celebrate God of the Generations. God has been faithful in these many years and for many more years to come!

Social Work Exposure and Awareness Training (SWEAT)
Klang Valley
(30 July - 11 August 2012)

Social Work Exposure and Awareness Training (SWEAT) was a partnership program between FES and HISteam. The program focuses and caters to the Mandarin-speaking groups and Chinese-speaking Churches. Students from various Chinese speaking churches committed 2 weeks of their semester break to understand the different social needs in Malaysia and to learn how to care for the marginalized in practical ways. The students were challenged to rethink the whole idea of social work and to step out of their comfort zone in order to walk the extra mile for others. For some, it was a time to see the things that break God’s heart and to put themselves in shoes of those whom they have never thought of before. Indeed, many encountered God in their own personal and life-changing ways. At the end of it, some of them made good friendships and had made commitments to continue on what God has impressed upon their hearts.

Camp Cameron
Methodist Centennial Chefoo Centre, Cameron Highland
(02-21 July 2012)

Camp Cameron was at Chefoo for the first time this year. With 89 students, 2 internationals and 16 staff, we started with much uncertainty as to how the concept of 'family' can be kept at this 'new' campsite. Furthermore we did not take in any graduate helper since we had 6 new staff at camp. God moved and provided more than we could ask or imagine for both students and staff. Perhaps the double rainbow we witnessed almost at the end of camp sums it up - God keeps His promises when we just obey and trust Him.

Indeed we trust that He will continue to journey with all of us as we persevere and faithfully run the race set before us. Give us life in Thy ways, Lord, we pray.

Social Work Exposure and Embracement Program (SWEEP) 2011 was a meaningful 2-week program with a good mixture of students coming from various courses & language backgrounds. The students were exposed to a variety of communities with needs, who are not commonly noticed. It was an eye-opener for students to listen to firsthand stories from these different groups of people. Students went through for themselves too - what life really is like, being in their shoes. God challenged all of those present, in how we view others and what kind of people are out there in society. Truly it was a personal encounter of God in our lives. Not only did SWEEP leave an imprint in the people we met, but it has also changed the lives of our students!  The ripples of SWEEP are being seen in many of our campuses, in how they are living and planning out their CF programmes.

Inter-Varsity Students Training Retreat
Lutheran Lakeview, Cameron Highland
(27-31 May 2011)

IVSTR (Inter-Varsity Students Training Retreat) is a Mandarin-speaking camp held once every 4 years. During the July 2011 holidays, 57 students (from 16 campuses) and 14 personnel came together to form 4 chalet families. At the camp, students looked at campus issues and holistic growth.

It was a good training retreat for many leaders as they were given the space to rest and talk to many good speakers. Many of them felt their passion to serve being renewed. Students were challenged with many thoughts in camp e.g. instead of asking “who is my neighbour”, they were told to ask the question “to whom am I a neighbour?”; “What are the assumptions or values that shape our worldview and affect our faith?”; “Can we learn to show ‘grace’ to people in this consumer culture world?”; “Are you a diamond or the stone that God intended you to be?”

We also had Bible study on selected passages from the book of Acts and a series on relating to self and God. Many broken lives have started the journey towards healing and trusting that God will bring hope to their families.

Students were glad for the opportunity to make new friends from different campuses, exchange ideas about CF and see a bigger picture of the student movement in Malaysia. We pray that these students will bring back the vision and lessons from this camp and bless their own campus.  

FES 5th National Conference
Bayu Beach Resort, Port Dickson
(29 November - 04 December 2010)

It was a RIUT!!

450 participants consisting of students, graduates, internationals and working committee.

More than 60 campuses were represented.

Students from all over Peninsular and Sabah and Sarawak. A gathering of National Student Movement in Malaysia. Those 6 days and 5 nights were an unforgettable experience.

As the Word of God was expounded from 2 Timothy, many hearts were convicted. Issues regarding our lives, campus and nation were brought out in the open and all were challenged to respond. And by God’s grace, many a ripples had started since then. Indeed, all were called to Risk It. U-Turn… for God’s glory."