By Chi Kee
The last time PJEFC Chinese Congregation had a youth camp was eight years ago, in 2017. I was the camp commander then, and I’m really thankful that after 8 years, God gave me the chance to serve again in the same role — this time with a new generation of youth facilitators.
The 3D/2N camp in Port Dickson, comprising four leaders and seven youths, was on October 18–20. Our theme was “Leaving the cocoon” — symbolising transformation and growth. When we believe in Jesus and choose to follow Him, our lives are renewed — we become new creations.
These youths come to church almost every Sunday, so on the first day of the camp, we asked them a few soul-searching questions:
“Why do you come to church every week?”
“Does going to church make you a Christian?”
“What is a Christian, really?”
Our goal was to help them think deeper about God’s relationship with them, to guide them toward building a real and personal relationship with Jesus.
On the first day during worship, they barely sang. I got worried. Maybe the songs were too old-fashioned for them. Were they uninterested, or did they feel this camp was a waste of time? To make it worse, the projection wasn’t clear, so I got even more anxious that they might lose focus. I realised I was obsessed with wanting the “perfect” set-up – good vibes and experience, as if that would make them connect more with God. But the Holy Spirit reminded me that the one who makes things happen is God, not me. So I decided to simply do my part faithfully and surrender the rest to Him.
What touched me most happened on the second night. As we worshiped together (their voices were still soft), I could sense that their hearts were genuinely engaged. Just as we had learned, they were worshiping “in spirit and in truth,” not merely through outward expression.
Later, as we stood in a circle holding hands to pray, each youth prayed to God with sincerity. Even when their milk tea delivery arrived, they quickly collected their drinks and reminded one another to refocus and continue praying. That moment moved me deeply — they were willing to set aside their precious milk tea to pray.
Afterward, we went through three prayer stations: confessing the old self, becoming a new creation, and walking with Jesus in action. Each youth took this journey seriously. Watching them pray reminded me of my own first love for God — that simple, genuine desire to be close to Him.
On the last morning, we went hiking and to see the sea. Except for one youth who wasn’t feeling well, everyone went. Some of them are total night owls and rarely exercise but they all stepped out of their comfort zones. Two youths who were physically stronger even took the initiative to look after and encourage the others, and together, they completed the entire hike.
I was so proud of them! This experience reminded me that following God’s path will sometimes bring discomfort and challenges we may not enjoy, but when we walk with Him, those moments will become blessings.
I’m especially grateful for my co-leaders — Shen Yen, Yiih Lin, and Hong Ze. They served faithfully in their respective roles and supported one another whenever needed. Right before the camp, two of them fell sick, and I had family matters to attend to. On top of that, due to weather and logistical issues, we had to make last-minute changes to our plans. Though it was tiring, their willingness to carry the load together and encourage one another made everything possible.
I thank God for His grace and the presence of the Holy Spirit that made this camp so beautiful. May this experience not remain just a camp memory, but continue to shape our daily lives. I pray that both the facilitators and youths will keep drawing closer to God each day, step by step, growing in their love for Him and deepening their personal relationship with Him.
Original article in Chinese
PJEFC 中文堂已经有好些年没有举办少年营会了，最后一次是在 2017 年。身为当年的营长，我很感谢神的带领，让我在 8 年后，再次以营长的身份带领新一批少年带领者筹备中文堂的迷你少年营。我们共有 4 位带领者和 7 位少年，在 10 月 18-20 日去到波德申举行 3 天 2 夜的营会。这次营会的主题是 “破茧” —— 象征蜕变、成长。当我们相信耶稣并决定跟随他，我们的生命会被更新，成为新造的人。
这群少年人几乎每个主日都会到教会聚会，
于是我们在第一天就抛出几个灵魂拷问的问题:
“为什么你每周日来教会？”
“去教会就等于是基督徒吗？”
“什么才是真正的基督徒？”
我们希望透过这次营会，引导他们重新思考—— 上帝是谁？祂是否只是父母所信的那位神？更重要的是，帮助他们与耶稣建立一段真实而个人的关系。
在第一天，当我们在敬拜的时候，几乎没有声音。我心里担心他们是不是觉得很老派所以不愿意配合？他们是不是觉得这个营会很无聊、浪费时间？再加上投影机画面不清晰，担心他们会不会因此不专心也更加深我的焦虑。我意识到自己太想制造一个 “完美” 的环境使一切看起来很棒，才能让他们更加投入。 但圣灵提醒我，使事情成就的不在于我，而是在于神。于是，我决定尽力做好我能做的事情，其他一切交给神。
最让我印象深刻的是第二天晚上。我发现当我们一起敬拜的时候，他们虽然是以微小的声音，但我能感受到他们投入在当中，他们就如我们所学习的，以心灵诚实来敬拜而非外在的行为。过后，我们围成一圈，手牵手祷告，他们每个人都以最真实的态度向神祷告。就算是奶茶外送到了，他们领取饮料后，马上提醒彼此重新投入祷告。这不是理所当然的。那一刻，我很感动。因为他们愿意放下 “奶茶”，更在乎一起祷告的时间。在那之后，我们有三个祷告站：承认旧我、成为新造的人、付出行动与主同行。每一位少年都很认真地去完成每一站。看着他们认真祷告的样子，提醒我爱神的初心。
而在最后一天早上，我们的行程是去爬山看海。除了有一人因身体不舒服留在家，其他人都去了。虽然他们当中有好几位是平时少运动、也是夜猫子，但这次都踏出了舒适圈。体力较好的两位少年主动照顾和鼓励他人，一起完成整个行程。你们真的是太棒了！这段经历让我想到：跟随神的路上也会充满让我们不舒服、不喜欢的挑战，但当我们选择与神同行，这一切都会成为祝福。
我特别感恩我的伙伴们 —— 欣润、钰霖和宏泽。他们在各自的岗位上忠心服事，也愿意彼此补位、互相扶持。在营会前夕，两人病倒、一人家中有事。因着一些天气、交通等的因素，我们也必须临时更改原计划。虽然过程很累，但我们甘心一同承担、彼此鼓励，使一切都顺利完成。
感谢上帝的恩典与圣灵的同在，使这个营会如此美好。愿这份感动不会只停留在营会，而是延续在我们的日常当中。盼望无论是带领者或少年们，都能在每一天一点一滴地更渴慕亲近神，持续与神建立真实而深刻的关系。
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