Campers at Missionaries of the Immaculate Conception

I Chose You - BBTF13 Theme Song

Breviarian Big Tent Festival 13 Camp Director, Mary Grace Arias, teaches the campers "I Chose You" -- this year's camp theme song

I CHOSE YOU
written by Lynelle Dacumos

Our yes is not the end of our journey
Sometimes along the road, we stumble and fall
There will be times
when we'll feel weary
Oh, what could ever make us stay?

Chorus:
I chose you, I chose you
It's when God said I chose you
It's his grace and his mercy
sustaining us steady

I chose you, I chose you
It's not us who chose him first
It's his love compelling us to serve all the way

II
Trials may come and storms
may stay for long
Hush now there's no need to weep and mourn
For as long as we remain
in him as he in us
We'll surely bear fruits that will last

(rep cho)

bridge:
Get ready now be equip,
Heed to the call and leap
...for a greater faith

I chose you, I chose you
God said I chose you
His grace and his mercy
Sustaining us steady

I chose you, I chose you
It's not us who chose him first
It's his love compelling us,
His love, his everlasting love
His love will strengthen us
to do his will...ooohhh...

My Big Tent Experience - brev Angel

be yourself

Big Tent 13 has been fun for me.  I’ve learned so many things:

1.        Wake up early – waking up each day and thanking God for giving me a new day and a chance to make things better than yesterday.

2.       I discovered my capabilities and what I can do.  I learned I can do much as God is with me every step of the way...guiding me on the right track.

3.       One word is ENOUGH.

4.       I came to realize how important my parents are to me.  I also realized how lucky I am to have everything I need through the kindness of my aunt.  God gave me a good family and I am grateful for it.

5.       When you have faith in God, you will be wealthy and will be successful in life.  We just have to believe in Him.

6.       I learned to discover God’s purpose in my life.

7.       I learned to FORGIVE.

8.       Be yourself (bro. Joshue talk)

9.       I’m ready for something more challenging,  because I think there are so many more important things to do in life.

This Big Tent, I realized that it’s not about the fun, the workshops, and the activities but it’s more about the people you are spending those memorable times with. They are those who are ready to listen to you and those whom you know will be there every step of the way.  These people are those who are closest to my heart at times of need and who are willing to be a shoulder to lean on.  They are the BREVIARIANS and I am proud to be one.

Brevs is my second family...I love them so much.

Thank you, Big Tent 13 for making me realize love and for making me realize so many important things in life.

Angel V. Trinidad