Christmas is a time for joy, love and peace; things we sometimes take for granted. In the hustle and bustle of the Christmas season we can let our minds worry about getting everyone’s presents on time or even planning the Christmas Day feast. But it is so easy to forget about joy, love and peace.

This story touches on the lives of three individuals, who in the weeks leading up to Christmas are far from joyful, feeling loved and at peace. They are all individuals who go unnoticed in this busy world. The first is an international student who is surrounded by loneliness in a foreign land. The second, a family man who loses his job in the midst of financial troubles. And thirdly, a grieving girl who a week from Christmas loses her best friend. All of them are in dire straits but are given a push that brings them together to a place where joy, love and peace can be found.

These stories bring to life the importance of helping those in our community who are facing a Christmas that is filled with loneliness, grief and struggles that keep peace at bay. Joy, love and peace are not things we ought to desire for ourselves this Christmas, but things we ought to give to those around us.

Hey everyone! It's just 8 sleeps till camp now!

Here's a list we compiled of things to bring: Hope it helps when you get around to packing! Also, please don't forget to inform your siblings if you've registered with the same email id.

Genesis 37 and 39 are the relevant chapters for the sessions and Bible studies, if you would like to prepare ahead of camp.

• Bed linen – sheets, blanket and/or sleeping bag (pillows and pillowcases are provided) - in short, 2 sheets should be enough.
• Towels
• Toiletries
• Bibles, notepad and stationery
• Sunday best for Holy Communion
• Drink bottle
• Sunscreen
• Mosquito/Insect repellent
• Swim wear
• Some spare cash for vending machines and/or public transport (Brisbane kids, please bring your go cards and concession ID)
• Any snacks (e.g. chocolate, lollies) you might want to bring (optional)
• Board games and/or playing cards (optional)

See you all soon!
Priya, Ajith and Keziah

Hey all,

For those who weren't sure how to pay for camp, direct deposit is the preferred payment method. The details can be found in the payment instruments section of this page.

Transport - please fill out this form if you haven't already (if you're travelling together, one person per group is fine but please let us know who you're travelling with).

Also, please don't forget that the 25th is the last day to register and and pay for registration (i.e. this Friday).

Thanks,
Priya and Kaz

The Brisbane Mar Thoma Youth Group have released another promotional video for this year's youth camp.

Find out more details about MTYC 2011 and register your interest today.

Hey guys!

The countdown has begun, and it’s almost three months before camp!! We are so excited to see 55 of you are ‘Attending’ camp and another 30 are ‘maybe attending’. At this stage, we would really appreciate it if you guys could start registering for camp as we are looking to secure those numbers.

Thank you for your time and cooperation!

Cheers,
Priya and Kaz