my Sibol testimony :)

I praise and thank the Lord for the privilege of serving Him in Sibol Camp last week. It was an awesome and refreshing experience—how the camp went smoothly was all by His grace. I praise Him for the campers and for their eagerness to know God more and make good friends with each other. Praise Him for how my small group (Rio, Izra, Yas, Aljon, Jonie, K.Billy) grew in fellowshipping and worshipping together.ü Praise God for fellow Ates and Kuyas who were ready to give of themselves for the students. Praise God for the Cross most of all—the central message not just of the camp but all of His Word. I found that we can never be reminded enough about God’s holiness, our sinful nature and the saving work of Christ on the cross. The Gospel was proclaimed clearly and was planted in ready hearts. Hearing all their testimonies at the end was such a blessing. One Kuya commented that it just takes the ‘right’ (and I added ‘ripe’) campers to have a relatively trouble-free camp. But really, everything in the camp was by God’s sovereign grace and loving hand. :)

As I also pondered on this most recent experience as counselor, I couldn’t help but be amazed at how the Lord has transformed me. When I attended my first ISCF camp in high school, I never imagined that I would someday be an Ate at camp too. Would you believe I cried on the first night back then because of homesickness?ü But then here I am now. ISCF has become a significant part of my spiritual, personal and interpersonal growth, and I am glad I can give back to Him and the ministry. I am thankful for the colorful tapestry that my experiences as camper and counselor have become. Indeed it is a privilege to be used by our Almighty King to reach out to the high school students. All glory belongs to Him! :)