A walk through the workshops today showed packed rooms and plenty of energy. The big notice board and path signs clearly did their job—most sessions were full. Feedback so far has been overwhelmingly positive. Keep an eye on this edition for more stories and highlights from these sessions.
This one sells out almost before we can even spread the word. Step inside and you’ll find a room filled mostly with women, hands busy creating beautiful imagery while a gentle voice reads devotional thoughts. As each artwork takes shape, the space fills with a quiet sense of worship and community. If you’d like to experience this unique blend of creativity and devotion, you’ll need to be first in line next year!
It was fantastic to see so many people at the AUSLAN sign language class! This three-day course teaches the powerful skill of communicating with your hands. Big Camp organisers brought in professional trainers to ensure a top-notch learning experience—and it shows. What an inspiring way to expand your communication skills in such a meaningful way.
Big Camp Push Announcements are kept to just one or two a day, focusing only on high-priority updates. We’re committed to avoiding notification overload! Sometimes, for example, if multiple people ask where to find the exercise class, we’ll send out a quick push notification advising the location, or for things like reminders about parking rules and potential fines. We also send a morning alert when the daily newsletter is released so you’ll never miss a story.
If you missed clicking “Allow notifications” when installing the app, don’t worry! You can still view them by clicking on the Big Camp Push Announcements at the bottom of the home page or by visiting sqbigcamp.com to read the archive of announcements in a web browser.
If you’d like to start receiving notifications on your device, there’s an easy fix: uninstall and reinstall the app, then tap “Allow notifications” when prompted upon first opening the app so you’ll stay informed.
Check back tomorrow for more daily specials.
Had your eye on those sleek TVs at the AMN booth? Now’s your chance to take one home! There are four brand-new 55″ Kogan TVs—used only for this week’s Expo display—up for grabs. Each one is $450 and will be available right after closing Sabbath next Saturday. Priority will be given to churches, so if your church is interested, make sure to visit the AMN booth in the Expo Hall to claim yours.
David Tasker and his wife Sheree have found a unique way to serve. While driving taxis, David once had a conversation with a regular passenger, an older lady who revealed she had cancer and was wearing a wig. It made him think about children battling cancer and how hair donations could help.
From that moment, David began growing his hair with a purpose—long enough to make wigs for kids with cancer. The minimum length required is 20cm, and earlier this year he finally reached it. Along the way, he discovered a humorous challenge of long hair in marriage: his wife accidentally tugging on it from time to time, just as many couples experience with each other.
Now, with the help of ADRA hairdresser Dr Emma and ADRA barber Epa, his journey has reached its goal. What started two years ago as an idea has become a tangible way to bring hope and joy to children in need.
A quick note to help everyone enjoy Big Camp: some disabled toilets have been getting longer-than-expected visits from campers who don’t actually need them. That means campers who genuinely need these facilities have to wait, sometimes with nowhere else to go.
With only a few disabled toilets around camp, it’s important to leave them for those who really need them. Let’s all be mindful so everyone can have a comfortable and stress-free experience.
Think of it as a small act of kindness that makes a big difference!
Every morning at 5:30 am, a fearless band of cyclists gathers at the gates of Big Camp, ready to set off on a massive adventure. I, your humble editor, might be happy to join them on a short ride to the next suburb—but these riders mean business.
Decked out in serious bikes, special shoes, and full lycra kit, they head from camp all the way to the ocean and back, covering huge distances before most of us have had our first coffee. Take a look at the map from yesterday’s ride—it’s impressive!
I’d love to say you should join them, but after watching them pedal past at lightning speed, I think I’ll need a lot of training before next year. The amazing part? Our conference president and many others have been doing these daily rides for years, proving that this isn’t just a hobby—it’s a Big Camp tradition.
For those brave enough to try, it’s an early-morning adventure you won’t forget.
