Non Stop Action

Among our activities in 2007 - NSA Treasure Hunt

2008-04-28T10:36:00.000+08:00

NSA was up for another challenge – planning and conducting a treasure hunt for CBN’s Christian Fellowship Society on 27 October 2007.The event started off in Bukit Kiara with a few simple ice-breakers by getting students and facilitators remember everybody’s name and sending everyone to infect others with their ‘attitude’ and ‘emotion’ by tagging someone. Majority somehow ended up being infected

Among our activities in 2007 - Conference Themed: The Church Outdoors

2008-04-28T10:31:00.002+08:00

At first we only knew of leaves and branches, the trees that formed the forest around us. Then we knew of the valleys and mountains, and other jungles beyond. Before we knew it, our sights were expanded to the vast terrain of highlands and lowland, reaching out to the far flung seas beyond the horizon.That was what the journey was like, during the 2 day Asia Pacific Adventure Ministry

Mount Stong State Park (22 -25 Oct 2006)

2006-10-12T16:55:00.000+08:00

The rugged landscape of Kelantan’s interiors offers many exciting adventures for anyone who loves the great outdoors. From limestone hills to rushing rapids, from thick tropical jungles to cool cavernous caves, Kelantan is a pleasure to experience.The best way to enter the interiors of Kelantan and, at the same time, get a first-hand look at the typical village life, is to take the KTM train –

Open Water Diving Snapshot (12-15 Aug 06)

2006-09-08T18:24:00.000+08:00

[More photos on our Photo Blog!]

Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon 2006

2006-07-27T18:00:00.000+08:00

To the runners out there, here's a much awaited event to mark on your calendar.[Details of the marathon HERE!]Some excellent training programs can be found on www.runnersworld.comSO get your passports out, sign up for the marathon and we will see you on 3rd December 2006 in Singapore.Note: Closing date is 31st August 2006

NSA Snorkelling/ Refresher/ Advanced Diving 12-15 August 2006

2006-07-06T15:57:00.000+08:00

For the light hearted who wants to join the snorkelling instead or the "karat" who needs a refresher or the "gung ho" who wants to do the advanced course or simply for your spouse to join us.** Snorkelling package includes 3 snorkelling trips.** Refresher & Advanced includes 4 dives only (would need to pay for equipment, see below).** Refresher & Advanced Package includes tanks (without air) and

NSA Diving (Open Water Course) 12 - 15 August 2006

2006-07-04T10:48:00.000+08:00

As mentioned earlier, here are the details folks. Lots of excitement packed into it…** Theory session is cumpulsory for all. You will be placed into groups and are not encouraged to swap between Group 1 & 2 (Keep both weeks free to be safe)** All diving equipment and other necessary cost has been included into the package.** Purchace of mask, snorkel and fin is on your own (RM 300++). Personal

A Moment @ Tabur

2006-06-27T17:34:00.000+08:00

One generation will commend Your works to another; they will tell of Your mighty acts. They will speak of the glorious splendor of Your majesty, and I will meditate on Your wonderful works.They will tell of the power of Your awesome works, and I will proclaim Your great deeds.Psalm 145:4-6 (NIV)Photos by freelance photographer: Alex Mooi

Perting Pandak 17 June 2006

2006-06-12T12:45:00.000+08:00

Join us for an exciting time at a waterfall in Bentong.Venue: Meet at Metro Tabernacle and proceed to Genting Sempah for breakfast.Date: 17 June 2006Time: 7am - 4pm (Please be punctual)Equipment: Check out the General Trip Checklist Below.Food: Bring your own packed lunch, instant drinks (there will be burners to boil water) & snacks.Tent: For changing clothes after your swim.Please register

Backpacking For Dummies... :))

2006-06-08T10:34:00.000+08:00

Come find out more on the tricks of the trade in Backpacking Skills and Campcraft (Part 2)Workshop: Fire StarterVenue: Meet at Metro Tabernacle and proceed to Bukit Tabur Base.Date: 10 June 2006Time: 4.30pm - 7pm (Please be punctual)Objective: 1) How to start a fire with just one match2) How to cook eggs without any cooking utensils3) How to cook everything else without utensils4) Get dirty &

NSA Diving

2006-04-26T14:38:00.000+08:00

It has come to our attention that there's a certain clan/sect that are braving the deep oceans. Just a general survey to gather the interest of the group to actually take the PADI Open Water Diving Course. It will be done somewhere between May and Sept in one of the beautiful pristine islands in Malaysia.It will be a relaxed course, whereby you will be taking the exams and practice dives in PJ

General Trip Checklist

2006-03-31T17:24:00.003+08:00

Be prepared with these items:1.Proper hiking shoes (required)2.Socks (required)3.Change of clothes4.Food/ Snacks/ Energy Bar (required)5.Water (1-2 liters) (required)6.Insect repellant7.Sunblock lotion (morning hike only)8.Head Torch (caving or evening hike only)9.Extra Batteries10.Whistle (required)11.Tissues12.Allergy Medication (If you have any)13.Any other personal medication which you may

NSA Action Plan 2006

2006-03-31T17:24:00.002+08:00

Feel free to join any of our activities. However registration is on the 8th of April @ 7pm. All plans are subject to changes. Check out this space from time to time for the latest updates![CLICK HERE for Recent Photos] Coming Up! Backpacking Adventure Trip - 3days 2nights (Max 25 pax). Indicate your interest by posting a comment on this post. Details to follow.

Get to know. Get involved.

2006-03-31T17:24:00.001+08:00

8 April 2006 @ 7pm

NON STOP ACTION!

2006-02-24T23:42:00.000+08:00

Non Stop Action (NSA)You’d probably be thinking, “What’s in that name?”So many things can actually fit into that name but it all began with a common passion in the hearts of two young men. They shared a love for nature, for outdoors, for adventure; but most of all for God and for His people. The StoryThey began with organizing hiking trips for their friends – from

Emergency number 999 started from London fire

2005-11-11T15:44:00.000+08:00

Ever wondered how the emergency number 999 came about? Apparently, the '999' system originated from London. The city's Metropolitan Police had found their police stations being overrun either by visitors alerting them to emergency situations or trying to phone in following the introduction of a new invention, the telephone. In November 1927, the public in London were advised to dial “0” during

ICE

2005-11-10T11:47:00.000+08:00

Following the London bombing, an English Ambulance Service have launched a international "In Case of Emergency ( ICE ) campaign, as they have discovered that at almost every accident scene there is a working mobile/cell phone on the victim(s).The idea is that you store the word " I C E " in your mobile/cell phone address book, and against it enter the number of the person you would want to be

When in the jungle...

2005-10-20T10:43:00.000+08:00

An atheist was taking a walk through the woods."What majestic trees! What powerful rivers! What beautiful animals!" he said to himself. As he was walking alongside the river he heard a rustling in the bushes behind him.He turned to look and saw a 7 foot grizzly bear charge towards him.He ran as fast as he could up the path. He looked over his shoulder and saw that the bear was closing in on

A Jungle Story Too

2005-10-05T20:05:00.000+08:00

3 1 . A u g u s t . 2 0 0 5While other patriotic Malaysians were marching in Putrajaya, a whole bunch of waterfall-hunters were marching through the jungles near Bentong. In pursuit of the clear waters of Perting Pandak waterfall, 44 people hacked a path across the dense jungle followed a jungle trail snaking alongside the river. Along the way, there was the usual hiking banter which included

Let the Bad Times Roll

2005-10-05T09:50:00.000+08:00

Adventure, big and small, is all about risk. The risk that things may go terribly wrong. That danger will finally cut off your credit and hit you with a hefty bill. That luck will flee the scene as the dark tide rises. In the tales of calamity that follow, 13 unlucky writers hold forth on their personal odysseys into the land of nightmares.Read More:Outside Magazine Online

PFD - Personal Floatation Device

2005-09-08T16:03:00.000+08:00

On our recent trip on the 31st of August, there was a "near miss" a mishap which some of you might call it. This was an eye opener for many of us, that procedures and policies are there to minimize such incidents and control it. We are not gonna brush it under the carpet and deny it, coz that would be "stupid". Instead we must understand the risks involved better. It is also good for improving

Pepsi Gas Stove

2005-08-22T17:08:00.000+08:00

Now that we know the uses of a Coke can, here's an ingenious way of building your own stove, made purely with 3 Pepsi cans, tape and shellac thinner as fuel.So for all you Pepsi die hard fans check the link below...Link: Pepsi-G Stove

Ice = Fire

2005-08-21T14:59:00.000+08:00

Here's another method to get a fire going, especially in you find yourself stranded in the tundra and you're out of chocolates and Coke. This trick should work anywhere where there's lots of ice like, oh... either Siberia, or the North or South Poles (who knows mebbe one day NSA got expedition?)...Link: Fire from IceI've been having an interesting time going through some of this stuff at Tracker

Coke + Chocolate = Fire

2005-08-20T19:50:00.000+08:00

Hokay, my ice-breaker post on NSA... :PThis is an interesting fire-making tip I read about, and NSA seemed the obvious place for me to share it.Link: Fire from a Can of Coke and a Chocolate BarMaybe one of you can try it out at Perting Pandak and let me know the results; apparently it's been tried, tested and proven. If it doesn't work for you, well... at least you still have the chocolate and

Perting Pandak! (No, it's not a bad word)

2005-08-17T17:33:00.000+08:00

The next trip will be Perting Pandak Waterfall on 31 August 2005 (Merdeka Day Hol).Meeting Point: ChurchTime: 8.15am (sharp)ItenararyBreakfast (Genting Sempah) 9amReach Sungai Perting Pandak (Bentong) 10.00amReach Waterfall 11.00amLunch at your own timeLeave Waterfall 3pmReach Car park 4pmReach Church 5.30pmWhat to bring?Food/ snacks (muesli bar, choclates, sandwiches... really up to u)Your own

Of Paramedics and First Aid

2005-08-17T16:45:00.000+08:00

A paramedic, is a highly trained medical professional who responds to medical & trauma emergencies out in the field (pre-hospital) for the purpose of stabilizing a patient's condition before and during transportation to an appropriate medical facility. Paramedics most often will transport patients to an Emergency Department, often times in a trauma center.The US National Registry of Emergency

NSA T Shirt Models!

2005-07-28T14:16:00.001+08:00

They're back, the t shirt models have just shown us their talent. Unfortunately they wish to remain anonymous... :P but it wouldn't be too hard to guess who it is...Orders are still coming in, so t- shirt ordering will cease at the end of August..

NSA T-SHIRT

2005-07-06T14:18:00.001+08:00

Yep, the t shirt is ready folks.. It will be available in 2 colours, walnut brown and green (high quality 100% cotton).. You can view the sample and place your order with me from today onwards...The cost of each t- shirt would be RM 30.. Orders will only be confirmed by cash payment.. Some of the proceeds will be used to buy our group equipment such as walkie, First Aid Kits, and GPS to name a

Tracking!

2005-06-24T09:41:00.000+08:00

Learning to track is a sacred responsibility. It gives you the ability to come into the center of the lives and homes of animals. You must treasure this gift and respect the animals by being non-intrusive. Getting too close to animals can cause serious disturbances including: abandoning young, disturbing nesting grounds, damaging foraging areas, and may even cause the animal's death. For example,

Recomended Text!

2005-06-23T11:16:00.000+08:00

Chapter 1 – Trip PlanningChapter 2 - EquipmentChapter 3 – Food & NutritionChapter 4 – Hygiene and Water PurificationChapter 5 – Leave No Trace Hiking and CampingChapter 6 – Wilderness TravelChapter 7 – Weather and NatureChapter 8 – Safety and Emergency ProceduresChapter 9 – First Aid and Emergency CareChapter 10 - Outdoor LeadershipVery up to date republished in 2005 and all the very latest in

A Jungle Story

2005-06-20T14:36:00.001+08:00

Ever seen a blush on a tummy? Well, guess what, I have! For those who are scratching your head, a tummy blush is the red tinge you get on your tummy after a not-so-graceful-landing into water while diving, in this case, into the crystal clear waters of an air terjun.Yesterday 7 of us ventured into the forests of Sungai Perting Pandak (yeah, a mouthful to pronounce), in search of a waterfall. Met

NSA Logo!

2005-06-16T11:27:00.001+08:00

The NSA logo has been finalised and here it is.Yeah, the logo came up from the concept of a star. It provides direction in the wilderness and God in a way, always points us in the right direction.No Ordinary Star!It's a pulsating star (not a planet ring), which fits the bill of signifying direction, this star somehow bring the concept of motion - non stop.. always on the go. It was flattened to

FOUND!

2005-06-10T14:43:00.000+08:00

Missing hikers in Cameron Highlands foundCAMERON HIGHLANDS: When an SMS came to Tahrim Othman at about 5.45pm, it was the news that he had been waiting for. His 14-year-old son Mohd Azid and brother Rahman, 57, had been found. He immediately notified the police that four of his relatives, who had gone searching for the two, and four orang asli men had located them. The police rushed a

Local parks and wildlife reserves in peril...

2005-06-07T17:59:00.001+08:00

The management of the Endau-Rompin National Park is considering setting up a petting zoo as an added attraction for visitors. The plan is puzzling. Is the park short on nature appreciation programmes or is it just keen to provide a crowd-pleasing activity in the hope of increasing visitor numbers? The intention reflects the inability to convey the conservation message to the public and the

Just the 2 of us...

2005-05-31T10:36:00.000+08:00

Last Sat, chun hoo and i decided to go explore the new route again, starting off the morning at 7.30am with breakfast and hiking at 8.10am, we managed to reached the starting point again within an hour..Along the way, rambling some nonsensical statememts like, "Hey, tiring you know" in a deep basal voice and "Can I just wait here?". We dont seem like tough fellas after all yeah.. :PWell you've

NSA, A Different Twist!

2005-05-26T15:00:00.001+08:00

Well I was having my usual "teh tarik" last Tuesday and was talking to Doug about the recent trip we had last Monday. Here are excerpts from the conversation...ben: hey, we had about 49 people in our last trip to the waterfall, 36 from the chinese dept and the rest were NSAers.doug: Wow..ben: yeah the last time we had 21, the 3 ppl who were there, were overwhelmed by our sheer numbers. A few days

All About KNOTS!

2005-05-24T14:45:00.000+08:00

Do spare some time to learn some of the knots and understand its applications...( You can practice with old shoelaces. ;)http://www.scoutingresources.org.uk/knots_index.htmlhttp://www.folsoms.net/knots/http://members.tripod.com/~knots/index-2.htmlhttp://www.earlham.edu/~peters/knotlink.htmhttp://www.netknots.com/http://www.realknots.com/http://www.scouts.asn.au/knot_idx.htmlhttp://

Ground Rules

2005-05-24T12:16:00.000+08:00

Rules will be laid out more clearly at the start of all the trips depending on the situation and venue.Some genaral rules:1. NSA activities are high risk activites which require physical strength and stamina. There will be physical excertion to the body. People with ailments, heart ailments, allergies, pregnant women or any medical conditions which would or could cause the loss of your life due

NSA Snapshot #1

2005-05-24T11:59:00.005+08:00

We had another great day at Pangsun Waterfall!Some statistics for you guys:We had a total of 49 people. (16 new people and friends.)36 from the chinese youth.13 NSAers.2 Vans7 CarsHowever I feel that we took some unnecessary risk. In future, the trips will be limited to a certain number and will be on a first come first served basis. This is to ensure proper care and there will be enough people

Conserving life on Earth

2005-05-20T17:22:00.000+08:00

WWF’s PurposeWWF’s Purpose, as laid down in its Statutes, first established in 1961 and slightly modified in 1993, is “to conserve the natural environment and ecological processes worldwide”. This is taken to include fauna and flora, the landscape, water, soils, air and other natural resources, with particular emphasis on the maintenance of essential ecological processes and life support systems,

Let's leave our children a living planet.

2005-05-20T17:07:00.000+08:00

Ergaki Nature Park - one of the recently established protected areas to conserve the unique forests of Altai-Sayan ecoregion . © WWF-Russia/Yury Tabakaev 17 May 2005 - Krasnoyarsk Republic (Russia): three million hectares of new protected areas by 2007 and promotion of sustainable forest management. The Governor of the Krasnoyarsk region of Russia has committed to establish more than 3 million

Mud Dauber

2005-05-18T16:04:00.000+08:00

Is this the bug we were trying to photograph that day at Klang Gate?? I remember flashes of yellow and black, but was there a stinger as well?? This looks a little like it, but I can't find anything more similar... (Hmm, am I the only one still wondering about this...?!!) Did you guys say it was a hex or something?? Anyway, maybe this wasp's a relative?

3 Stooges!

2005-05-16T11:05:00.000+08:00

I once heard a comment, to be a male is by birth, to be a Man is by choice....Last saturday 14th May, we went on an exploration trip to Bukit Tabur, Sam, Dan and Ben plucked up some courage and went into unfammiliar territory....Starting the day at 7.30am in deen's we headed off to the eastern ridge of Bukit Tabur at 8am, familiar path for an hour until we reached our targeted point at 9am.. From

NSA Outdoor #1

2005-05-12T14:54:00.000+08:00

Back by popular demand, the next trip will be Pangsun Waterfall on the 23 May 2005 (Wesak Day Hol).Meeting Point: ChurchTime: 8.15amItenararyBreakfast 9amReach Pangsun 10.30amReach Waterfall 11.30amLunch at your own timeLeave Waterfall 3pmReach Car park 4pmReach Church 5.30pmWhat to bring?Food/ snacks ( muesli bar, choclates, sandwiches... really up to u)Your own packed lunch1-2 litre of water (

2005-05-12T13:52:00.000+08:00

Hurrah! I'm here! You know what... this blog is the same template as my other one... -_-;;; Anyway. Um. I.. Err.. Yeah.

Tee Shert!

2005-05-12T09:43:00.000+08:00

Well we are still in the preliminary rounds of creating the t-shirt and cant really nail down the design, gosh i mean you can do it in so many ways and so many different colours...The colour of the t- shirt would be either green, yellow or beige(brown)..(some suggested pink.. :P)( I mean how you gonna get guys to wear PINK?) Some of you girls even wanted baby -t's.. I mean who's gonna see you in

In the Beginning...

2005-05-11T14:59:00.000+08:00

It was very very early in the morning (5 am to be exact) on the 15th of January 2005 when 10 people were ready for an adventure.Departing at 8.30am from KLIA, we were off to the land below the wind, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah..The action never stopped!From Pulau Tiga (a.k.a Survivor Island), mud volcano, snake island, snorkelling to a half day track around Pulau Tiga.. That was only the first 2 days..

Am i the first

2005-05-10T23:05:00.000+08:00

wooo hoooo.....i am, am i :) Hi dude's and duddette's can't blog right now, supervisors coming in tomorrow so, i better go finish my work :)

NSA Vision

2005-05-10T16:17:00.000+08:00

Rom 8:37 ...We are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. (8:39) .. neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation will be able to seperate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord..I feel this verse really flow with the theme of this group. Every time I go places, I always marvel in awe at the beauty of God's creation. And isn't it true that in life we go