Suffer the Little Children
(Testimonies of Our Children at the True Life Family Bible Camp, Bintan Agro Beach Resort, Indonesia, June 9-13, 2008)
“Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God. Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not enter therein” (Mark 10:14-15).
I have learned that God is sovereign and no other gods can replace Him. Jesus Christ is the only way to heaven. I have learned all the attributes of God and why He loves us so much. I enjoyed the puppet show the most. Jonathan (12)
I thank God for Aunty Jenny for preaching the lessons to us. I have learned a lot of things that God has shown us. I have also learned thatHe is sovereign, holy, omniscient, omnipotent, omnipresent, and truth. Most of all, I like to thank God for the fellowship and fun that we had together. I really enjoyed this camp. God has truly blessed us and kept us safe in His holy hands. Junji (11)
What I like best from the church camp was the Q&A session by Dr Jeffrey Khoo. We asked questions and learned a lot about the end times. After the session, I had a stronger faith in God and knew that I had to believe in God with my whole heart so that I would not be left out of God’s army. I praise the Lord for teaching me and I hope to walk a closer walk with Him. May Lynn (11)
The highly anticipated church camp was not to be underestimated. We had fun and gained knowledge at the same time. Our five days of camp were filled with action and fun. We had learned hymn stories. The lessons were no less than listening to a storyteller—they were really interesting! I enjoyed the trip to White Sands Island really much. Although there was a constant threat of getting stung by a jellyfish, I think we still had a whale of a time. The trip back was thrilling as the boat rocked back and forth and water splashed me from all sides. When we reached the shore, we saw a rainbow and I was really excited. I liked going to the kelong the best. It was my first time fishing and I caught two fish! They were both edible and I was glad I was able to eat them during dinner. Overall I think our time was well spent. Timothy (10)
We learned about the attributes of God, that He is sovereign—overall in charge, holy—100% pure and perfect, omniscient—all knowing, omnipresent—everywhere, omnipotent— all powerful, and Truth! And then we had a Q&A with Dr Jeffrey Khoo on Thursday, which was really fun! My favourite thing—swimming! Andrew (10)
This year’s church camp was at Bintan Agro Beach Resort. What I enjoyed most was the trip to the kelong. I enjoyed the fishing trip as we caught a puffer fish. During classes, I learned that God is sovereign, holy, omniscient, omnipresent, omnipotent and the truth. I really thank God for this year’s church camp! Galvin (10)
I thank God for the opportunity to attend this church camp. I learned six hymn stories in the morning. The six lessons were themed, “Big Questions about Prayer.” The food was nice too. I thank God for good weather during the Kelong and White Sand Island trips. It only rained on the day that we had indoor games. I also thank God for safety in the trip to Indonesia. I had fun. I liked playing football too. Jerald (9)
I have learnt many things during the six lessons in the church camp. We all had a fun time asking questions during a special Q&A programme with Dr Jeffrey Khoo. Everyone enjoyed the trip to White Sands Island. Some people got stung by the jellyfish in the sea. I praise the Lord for protecting me from being stung by the jellyfish. It was a perfect time in the camp. Natalia (9)
During the church camp, I have learnt that God is sovereign, holy, omniscient, omnipresent, omnipotent, and truth. Even when there was jellyfish at White Sand Island, the Lord still protected us and gave us good weather. I thank the Lord for protecting me. I enjoyed the Q&A the most by Dr Jeffrey Khoo. Johanna (9)
I learn about prayers. I like to play at the beach. I thank Jesus for saving me from my sins. Thaddeus (8)
I like the church camp because I had fun with my friends. I learned many things about prayer in six lessons. We went to the White Sand Island on Tuesday and on the third day we played indoor games, and the fourth day we went to fish. On the last day, we got our things and we went home. Andre (7)
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Thanksgiving from Our Friends
From Dr & Mrs Wee Tiong Soon Kemaman Life BPC, Malaysia
To Rev Timothy Tow and Elders, True Life BPC: We thank you for inviting us to attend your Camp 08 at Bintan. We are blessed by your hospitality and enjoy good fellowship and spiritual feeding. May the LORD continue to bless you and your church so that every member will stand firm in the LORD. It is a privilege for us to meet your members and may the tie that binds our two churches remain strong in the LORD.
From Marilyn Nanta Kuching, Sarawak
Dear Brethren,
Thank you very much for your grace and love for supporting me in the Lord’s work to minister to the Iban people in Kuching, both spiritual (through prayers) and financial, specially inviting me for the camp. May the Lord continue to bless True Life BP Church always as a true Mission Church.
Welcome to Kuching.
From Rev & Mrs Peter Clements and Family
Cootamundra, Australia
“Thank You” to the True Life Camp Committee and Church members for kindly enabling us to come to your camp.
We very much appreciate the rest, refreshment, and rejuvenation in the Lord that has come from being at camp. Praise God from whom all blessings flow. May the Lord continue to guide you through the perils ahead.
From Faith Presbyterian Church Perth, Australia
Dear Rev Tow,
We greet you in the blessed name of our Risen Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.
Praise be to God for True Life Bible Presbyterian Church and the Far Eastern Bible College, which together stand as a beacon of faith in our unchangeable Lord and His inerrant unchangeable Word.
We thank God for you all and for your constant support of the work here at Faith Presbyterian Church Perth.
We are particularly mindful of the support and encouragement given to our Pastor Rev Errol Stone and the Session over the past nine years. The blessed fellowship of likeminded brethren and the goodness of God experienced by God’s people at Faith PC through the generosity of True Life Church are both acknowledged and greatly appreciated.
May we continue to enjoy close relationship in service and encouragement as the Lord’s coming draws near and we seek to bring the Gospel of Salvation and the Word of Truth to a sin sick world.
Enclosed please find $500.Aus, a gift given in love and support of your work for the Lord.
To God be the Glory, great things He has done.
Colossians 3:23, 24.
Elder Harold Watkins 08.06.08
