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25.01.2022 Some highlights from our first full day at camp. Raft Building and Flying Fox made for a full on fun day. #SEP2020 #EpicStory

25.01.2022 SEP Regional 2021 camper applications are officially open!!! All high school aged young people are invited to be a part of our wonderful SEP community. Follow the link to apply now and pay later! And share with anyone you know would love SEP! Staff applications will be out later in the year. https://www.gci.org.au/Shared_Co/Events/Event_Display.aspx

25.01.2022 LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER! Friday 7pm AEDT: Q+R Saturday 10am AEDT: Discussion groups with Jacqui Gold Sunday 10am AEDT: Mooroolbark Sunday Service... Follow the link to register:https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx

24.01.2022 LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER!!! Contact us right away if you would like to attend the SEP Online Reunion! January 9th from 5pm - 7:30pm AEDT... *This event is for those who attended SEP 2020 and registered for SEP 2021

22.01.2022 Our campers have started to trickle in, and these staffers are super excited (and a little bit chilly)! Its a cold, wet day today but the SEP spirit is keeping us warm!!! #SEP2020 #EpicStory

22.01.2022 At SEP 2021 we've got a new activity - caving!!! You'll be twisting, climbing, squeezing, and sliding through the maze of passages that replicate natural caves; each dorm will get to experience the challenge of 'spelunking'! Apply for SEP 2021 at gci.org.au now! Camper applications close April 30th.... #SEP2021 #HOPE

22.01.2022 We're so excited to announce that we will be hosting a GCIgnite session on Easter Saturday (on Zoom)! The theme is "Responding with Generosity" and will involve a Q&A portion. The session will be focused towards ages 16-30, but anyone is welcome! Please register through the below link to receive your Zoom invitation. You can submit any questions for the Q&A via private message to our page, or email [email protected] We hope to see you online on April 11th!... https://www.gci.org.au/Shared_Co/Events/Event_Display.aspx

21.01.2022 Campers, there's still time to register your interest for SEP 2021!!! Apply now at www.gci.org.au

21.01.2022 Can we fit a whole day of SEP into an hour??? If you were a camper at SEP 2020 or were planning to attend SEP 2021 you are invited to an SEP Online reunion on January 9, 2021 - we'll have all your favourite activities - dancing, worship, dorm meetings and brother/sister dorm games (maybe even some quiet time...) all condensed into one hour! Links to register have been emailed to SEP campers and parents/guardians. Please contact us if you haven't received a link.

21.01.2022 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given... And he will be called Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace."... -Isaiah 9:6 Wishing you all the hope, peace, joy, and love this Christmas season

20.01.2022 Have you heard the news?! SEP is going back to annual camps!!! Queensland and Victoria will alternate hosting regional camps starting in 2021. Camper applications for QLD 2021 will be out VERY, VERY SOON (staff applications will come out later in the year) - in the meantime take a look at this snippet of SEP 2020 and enjoy the orginal song 'Epic Story' written by Nadia Peters especially for camp this year. Music and lyrics written by Nadia Peters... Vocals: Josh Van Dijk, Shenae Pedersen, Aidan Squelch, Nadia Peters Parts created and performed by: Drums: Tim Mclaughlin Acoustic guitar: Matthew Sianidis Electric guitar: Ross Weir Bass: Georgie Pedersen Piano: Lachlan Orton Trumpet: Jason Kennedy Claps: Stephen McLaughlin, Lachlan Orton, Aidan Squelch, Jason Kennedy Recorded and mixed at Soggy Dog Recording Studio

20.01.2022 Randall doesn't know the exact number of camps he has been to - but he knows it's more than 40!!! If you've ever been to SEP, you have probably bumped into Randall's iconic bearded and smiling face a couple of times. Randall and his wife, Mary, are returning to camp as dorm pastors and they are ready to claim their rightful place as the most adorable couple on the dance floor! #SEP2020 #EpicStory #WeAreGCI

19.01.2022 Hey guys, thanks for your patience. Here is Part One of SEP2020 Gallery Photos. Video and dance photos to follow. https://gallery.gci.org.au/p844974641

19.01.2022 Adventure race is in full swing!!!! #SEP2020 #EpicStory

19.01.2022 Are you the impostor??? Join us after 'SEP in an hour' to play games like Among Us and Skribbl.io with your SEP mates! Invitations have been sent to those who attended SEP 2020 and registered for SEP 2021. If you have not received an invitation please contact us.

18.01.2022 In light of the current crisis, please read GCI President Greg Williams' address to our church. We will be posting updates on this page and on our website gci.o...rg.au "As we face new situations and the associated challenges, let us be in the present moment and walk in faith and trust in our most loving Triune God to guide and shield us. I like this quote: 'Happiness is the experience of living every moment with love, grace and gratitude.' [Dr Waitley]" - Australasia Superintendent Daphne Sidney https://preview.mailerlite.com/l8i0r1/1380773353891043113//

18.01.2022 What an amazing way to finish a great SEP week. Campers danced the night away and will take home new found friendships and memories. See you all next time. #EpicStory #SEP2020

18.01.2022 Staff applications are still open!!! If you're passionate about serving teenagers and connecting with dedicated people in our community we have plenty of roles for SEP 2021 that need to be filled! Apply at gci.org.au by this Sunday!

17.01.2022 GCIgnite USA have announced they will be hosting a virtual gathering for young adults from all over our denomination - check out the brochure for info on dates and topics!

17.01.2022 It's our staff's last day of pre-camp before campers get here TOMORROW!!! It's also our last staff profile for SEP 2020: Al Al is one of our co-directors and he keeps coming back to camp (15 times!) because he loves sharing life with the campers, bonding with the staff, and helping create memories for the campers that they will carry with them for a lifetime. Stay tuned for the fun to begin tomorrow!

16.01.2022 A small sample of last night's quick round challenges - campers had to go through a series of fun stations to compete for dorm glory!!! #SEP2020 #EpicStory

16.01.2022 GCIgnite is excited to announce we will be running a camp for young adults alongside SEP in 2021!!! GCIgnite campers will be able to share in the SEP experience of fun activities, meaningful discussions, dancing, and much more!!! Please follow the link below for details and registration: https://www.gci.org.au/Shared_Co/Events/Event_Display.aspx

12.01.2022 There's still time to register for GCIgnite online! Join us tomorrow at 12:00 pm for prayer, discussion, and worship together. To receive the link, register at gci.org.au

12.01.2022 Hey campers and parents! At this stage we are planning for SEP 2021 to go ahead - applications are still open and we have plenty of spots left! We understand the uncertainty surrounding applying for events like this and we are treating applications as expressions of interest - you don't have to fully commit right now. Even if you're not sure about attending camp next year, please consider applying to help us with planning our staff numbers and roles (staff applications will... be out April 30th). We will send out an update on the situation in August and will not be collecting any payment for SEP 2021 until at least October, when we will have a much better idea if camp will go ahead or not. Thank you for understanding and stay safe! The SEP Team

12.01.2022 We're on the lookout for an SEP dance theme!!! Do you have any fun ideas for SEP 2021? Let us know in the comments! #SEP2021 #HOPE

12.01.2022 Only THREE DAYS until SEP starts!!! This year Mary will be a dorm pastor along with Randall and will also be helping with the mini-campers. Mary says she hopes the campers get a deeper sense of joy, knowing that they are loved, and personally invited to share in the life and love of the Trinity. #SEP2020 #EpicStory #WeAreGCI

12.01.2022 Despite the smoky day, the campers still got to be creative on the Flying Fox! #SEP2020 #EpicStory

11.01.2022 "The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness." - Lamentations 3:22-23

11.01.2022 Please follow the link below for a letter from our president expressing our solidarity and a reminder of our togetherness in Christ. https://mailchi.mp/gci.org/together-in-christ

10.01.2022 Calling all young adults (18-30)!!! We will be hosting 3 GCIgnite sessions in the first week of February - with the theme NEVER ALONE. Friday 5th 7pm AEDT: Q + A ... Saturday 6th10am AEDT: Discussion groups Sunday 7th 10am AEDT: Church service (hosted by GCI Mooroolbark) Follow the link to register for the Zoom link: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx

10.01.2022 IMPORTANT SEP ANNOUNCEMENT

10.01.2022 We have extended SEP 2021 camper applications until MAY 31ST!!! Follow the link below to apply, and remember: applying isn't a commitment to attending camp, you don't have to decide until we start taking payment in October. If you have any questions, please message us or email us at [email protected] https://www.gci.org.au/Shared_Co/Events/Event_Display.aspx

07.01.2022 Wednesday was filled with Adventure Race activities, and concluded with our Quest Dance. All campers and staff have been rumoured to have slept well that night. #SEP2020 #EpicStory

06.01.2022 Some of the SEP team got the chance to check out our newly renovated campsite yesterday! Here's a sneak peek of our section!

06.01.2022 Some day one photos!!! The campers got to know each other through worship, dorm meetings, and the first night games! #SEP2020 #EpicStory

05.01.2022 Thank you to everyone who participated in the GCIgnite Survey! Take a look at the video below to see who the winner of the McDonalds Delivery is! To the winner, we will be in contact this week to order your delicious prize! :D Details for GCIgnite Online will be out later this week!

05.01.2022 SEP 2022 APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN!!!! We've been missing our SEP family and we're incredibly excited to be back to planning to make SEP 2022 the best camp ever! Follow the links to apply and get more info: Campers: www.gci.org.au/SEP2022... Staff: www.gci.org.au/SEPSTAFF2022 GCIgnite(18-30): www.gci.org.au/GCIgnite2022

05.01.2022 Don't forget - staff and camper applications for SEP 2021 close TOMORROW!!! Apply at gci.org.au Please contact us if you have any questions or concerns at [email protected]

05.01.2022 Something epic to brighten your Friday - here's a flashback to the SEP banquet! Don't forget, SEP 2021 camper applications are open until April 30!!! #FlashbackFriday #SEP2021

04.01.2022 SEP 2021 staff applications are LIVE! Click on the link below to apply! Message or email us if you have any questions! https://www.gci.org.au/SEPSTAFF21

04.01.2022 Join our GCI Youth Victoria group for zoom chats and games every Tuesday! (go to the 'Groups' tab on the left to join the group)

03.01.2022 A quick snippet of our QLD campers arriving!!! All campers have now arrived safely. After lunch well get into activities and post some more photos tomorrow! Thanks for your continued prayers! #SEP2020 #EpicStory

03.01.2022 Raft building!!! #SEP2020 #EpicStory

02.01.2022 Staff are arriving for our first day of pre-camp as we speak! We're so excited to be getting everything ready for our campers! One of those staff members arriving is: Fiona! ... Fiona has been to SEP as a camper 5 times and is coming back as staff in the administrator role. Her super organisation skills will be such a blessing! Fiona hopes the campers make great friends and grow in their faith. #SEP2020 #EpicStory #WeAreGCI

02.01.2022 Our SEP staff are ready to go!!! We can't wait for campers to find that they belong and are loved beyond measure. Camper arrive tomorrow, so keep an eye out for some photos and updates! #EpicStory #SEP2020

01.01.2022 Part Two of SEP 2020 photos Dances https://gallery.gci.org.au/p780710973

01.01.2022 Happy New Year!!!! We hope you have a wonderful start to 2020 and the new decade! Someone who has been an SEP staple through the decades is...Christine! Christine has been a staff member at 20 camps in Australia and the US and is basically the 'mum' of SEP. This year Christine will be running some activities and giving encouragement to campers!... Only FOUR DAYS until camp starts! #SEP2020 #EpicStory #WeAreGCI

01.01.2022 NEVER ALONE - GCIgnite Online Our first session (Friday 5th Feb at 7pm AEDT) will be a Q+R (question and response) time. You'll be able to ask and discuss questions with our church leaders and pastors about any topic. If you have any questions to submit ahead of time, please DM us, email them to [email protected] or submit them via the GCIgnite registration link (no login required): https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx