AS CHILDREN OF LIGHT

A Report on the YPF Camp 2013 by Andrew Kan

“Ye are all the children of light, and the children of the day: we are not of the night, nor of darkness. Therefore let us not sleep, as do others; but let us watch and be sober.” (1 Thess 5:5-6).

We thank God for the recently concluded annual Young People’s Fellowship camp, and we thank God for bringing in so many youths this year. A total of 63 youths, part-timers included, camped at Calvary Tengah BPC premises from the 16th to the 20th of December 2013. We were much blessed by the daily exposition of the infallible and inerrant Scriptures by Pastor from First Thessalonians. We were taught what it meant to watch and be sober, why we ought to know the doctrine of the Rapture and the End Days. We were challenged to examine ourselves, our salvation, our testimonies as Christians, and our readiness for Christ’s return.

Each morning before our scheduled Quiet-Time, we were taught God’s Word by brother Clement Chew on “What Is Quiet Time”. He gave three messages on why “I Need Quiet Time”, “I Need God’s Word”, and “I Need Prayer”. A modesty workshop was led by the Rev and Mrs Das Koshy where we learnt that modesty stems primarily from holiness. There was also a screening of the film “Pilgrim’s Progress”, and the youths shared the many lessons they learnt during the dorm devotions. Each night, the boys and girls would gather in their separate dorms to share their thanksgivings, prayer requests, lessons learnt, and to end the day with a time of prayer.

While there were times of great fun during the camp, it was also very much a time of reflection and immersion into the study of God’s Word, fellowship and just plain catching up. We thank God for the many sincere testimonies of how many youths were convicted, encouraged and edified through the preaching and learning of God’s Word, with many resolving to lead more God-centred lives henceforth, especially in view of His soon coming. Since the end of the camp, more youths have come forward to serve the Lord in various areas in the YPF, and more have started coming for FEBC night classes.

May the Lord help us to be ever mindful of the scarcity of time left on this earth, so that we may watch and be sober, faithfully serving Him wherever we can, for soon we will stand before our Heavenly Father. We pray that our Lord may say to us, “well done, thou good and faithful servant”.

Testimonies

“I want to thank the Lord for the messages prepared by Pastor as it has taught me a lot. Thank the Lord also for the wonderful times of godly fellowship we could have together and the new friends I made. This whole camp has been a fun and enriching one and I hope to be able to attend more in the future.” – Andrea, 13

“I thank God for letting me join this camp. I really learnt a lot under Dr Khoo with the theme ‘Watch and be Sober’. I really thank God for this camp.” – Biboy Lagapa, 11

“YPF Camp 2013 has been a blessing to me to not just know what will happen in the end days but more importantly how can I prepare myself to meet my Lord when He returns. So thank the Lord for the spiritual feasting on His Word to draw closer to God in these end days and for the sweet fellowship with like-minded brethren. May the Lord keep us all faithfully watching and being sober until we see Him face to face.” – Candice, 26

“I learnt that the end times are really near, so we should be prepared and not waste our time doing other things that do not please God and that we should try as hard as possible to preach to as many people as possible, so that more lives can be saved.” – Charlotte, 13

“Thank God for the messages prepared by Pastor on how it is important to be vigilant especially in the end times and to keep being a good Christian testimony for the Lord Jesus Christ.” – David, 22

“I learned that God never forsakes us and He will always be there for us.” – Eyan Ern, 8

“I’ve learnt about the urgency of serving the Lord for which we so often forget and become distracted or bogged down by life, partly because we forget and have a light view of Quiet Time with God. Thank God for fellowship and faithful teachers.” – Galen, 21

“Thank the Lord for godly fellowship and for the increased knowledge on Christ through the messages heard and the games played.” – Gerald Tan, 23

“I thank God for this time of camp where we can all be blessed by the daily feeding of God’s Word and fellowship. Thank God for the sobering reminder that we who are children of light should walk as such and how we must truly be desirous of God’s Word and Christ’s return in order to be fully ready and prepared for His second coming.” – Jennifer, 19

“I thank God for His perfect Word, which He has used to correct and instruct me. I thank God for the fellowship of like-minded brethren, who have been a wonderful encouragement. I thank God for the speakers and camp committee, who have provided godly leadership, for being good Christian examples and for making the camp a truly edifying one.” – Joshua Chan, 19

“I thank God that I’m able to participate in this camp and to immerse myself in God’s Word for three full days and have fellowship with like-minded brethren. It’s been a blessed experience I’m looking forward for the next few YPF camps in the years to come.” – Joy, 17

“This camp has taught me how as Christians we must not be ignorant of the second coming as well as how to be fully prepared for Christ’s soon return. The camp has also taught me how important quiet time is as well as its significance through the morning devotion. It is my prayer that we will all be prepared for the coming of Christ.” – Junji, 16

“This camp has taught me a lot through the messages and discussions on the second coming of Christ. Thank God for all that I have learnt.” – Li Ann, 11

“I thank God for this time of spiritual refreshment and for all the many lessons and warnings learnt from God’s Word regarding His second coming. It is truly important to watch and be sober for Christ is coming soon as He has promised.” – May Lynn, 16

“I would like to thank God for providing me a way to attend camp. In camp, I learnt many lessons from God’s Word, such as, how I should monitor my testimony, serve Him, and how to work out our salvation. Also, there were opportunities to serve God, serve others, counsel others, and be counselled. This camp was truly a blessing and inspiration to follow the Lord. To God be the glory.” – Moses, 17

“Thank God for the morning devotions and the theme messages that have been very apt. I have learnt much from them and I would also like to thank God for the fellowship during the camp.” – Natalia, 15

“Thank God I am able to attend my 2nd YPF Camp. Thank God that I can learn many things from Pastor’s and Brother Clement’s messages. I also had good fellowship with like-minded brethren. This camp has truly been an eye opener and I thank God for the opportunity.” – Titus, 14

“I thank God for the messages preached in this camp, that it really taught and reminded me a lot of things, like to have a very strong faith in God, no matter how tough the situation might seem. This camp really encouraged and comforted me, and I thank God for that.” – Victoria, 15

VERSE FOR THE WEEK

“He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination.” Prov 28:9

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“For thou art my hope, O Lord GOD: thou art my trust from my youth. … O God, thou hast taught me from my youth: and hitherto have I declared thy wondrous works.” (Ps 71:5, 17)