summer youth camp 2013
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This is a report presented to those who supported our youth this 2013. Jon Langa personally wants to thank every one of them for being generous enough to help make the activity a success! Blessings to you!TRANSCRIPT
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Real Grace –A Report
“Showers of Grace and Kindness in Christ”
3/27-29/2013
Jon Langa
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Arrival at the place
The camp was held at Sto. Nino Resort in Dalahican, Quezon, Philippines. It was
titled Real Grace with the theme: “Showers of Grace and Kindness in Christ
Jesus” found in Ephesians 2:7 MSG.
We left Silang, Cavite at 4:30 am and reached the place at around 9:00 pm. The
place was a little remote and the road to the resort was a little narrow. But the
bus was able to pass through. Thanks be to Jesus!
First Day –Orientation
On the first day, we lacked chairs where the campers could sit but God provided.
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Groupings of campers
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Food preparation
There is no stove available so we set up a make-shift kitchen just outside the
camp site. The rice is cooked by Ptr. Joseph and company. It is actually a
challenge to cook rice in a big wok like this. But by the grace of God, they are
able to do it.
The campers are able to eat on time to get ready for the evening service.
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After the early evening meal, the campers are told to go to their respective
groups to get to know each other and prepare their group flag and compose
their own yell.
Others preferred to take a nap to get ready for the evening service.
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The Evening Service
The first night is great! It is all about the grace of God and the love of God.
Second Day
The young people start the day by a morning service and after that, they have
some exercise. At this time we are about 130+ people in the camp site. The
place is becoming too small as young people from different places start to arrive.
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The sessions
In the sessions, more explanations on what the grace of God really is.
Many are really refreshed after we finish the session. We sing the “I see grace”
song and many who respond felt the presence of the Holy Spirit. Some are
crying. Some are laughing. Some speak in tongues.
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Some are shocked at others especially the new ones, but they later on
understand that is the Lord that touched those people. Others are in awe and
kneeled to show their appreciation of Jesus’ finished work.
Some are just struck by the lightning bolt of God’s anointing power that they hit
the floor, oblivious at what is around them.
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Afternoon Activities
After that morning session, the staff prepares a number of activities so that they
can get to know each other. Each group is to present their flag and shout their
yell with matching dance.
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Second Night
Surely, there is this realization that when God’s children, the church, come
together, we are there to celebrate Jesus Christ and His Finished Work.
We jump, dance, sing, and celebrate the goodness of God! Can’t help but
celebrate God’s goodness!
So many young people dance, rap, sing, other showcase of talents.
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On the second night, Ptr Ardel and I speak about the grace of the Lord and
encourage them further to continue growing in God’s grace. We also have
communion led by Ptr Ardel.
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Divided Sessions
On the third day, to make sure that each one is given the opportunity to ask
what grace is all about, we divide the group into seven. It’s actually just six but
we separate the really new ones to be taught separately not mixed with those
who have heard the Gospel before.
These are the new ones who haven’t heard of grace before. They
are being taught by Ptr Alan, our local pastor in Caloocan.
This group is taught by Ptr Kim. This group is handled by Ptr. Tonet.
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This group is taught by Ptr. Bon. This is taught by Ptrs. Jha and Joel.
This group is taught by Ptr Andre. This one is handled by Bro. Noel.
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Third Day (The Last Day)
We have a three-hour seminar on Law and Grace, answering most common
questions that people usually ask. Using illustrations to explain the basic
principles of being under law and under grace, the youths see the difference of
what it is to be under law and under grace.
After a short break, I group them into small groups to experience God
personally.
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Some of the Staff
They are the ones who put ideas into activities. These are the young people
who are also touched by God’s grace but are now used by God to reach out
others.
These are some of our pastors who are in-charge of the kitchen.
Ptr. Bien and Ptra. Leny, husband and wife,
our senior pastors in Silang, Cavite.
Pastor Joseph of Batangas and Bro.
Junior of Quezon.
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Thank you very much for your help and support to this ministry. This youth
camp 2013 will not be a success without your generosity. I know the Lord has
touched the lives of those youths who attended. In every young person that is
changed, you are already a part of that.
No matter how little or big your contribution is, it has been a big help. I thank
God for all of you!
Many are looking forward to having a much bigger camp next year. Other
churches have expressed their desire to join us in another grace explosion and
life transforming experience with Jesus Christ!
“So then, my dear friends, stand firm and steady. Keep busy always in your work for the Lord, since you know that nothing you do in the Lord's service is ever useless.”
1 Cor. 15:58