Anna (Grade 11)

At the end of a worship, Doris asked us to raise our hands, as if to reach and hold the Lord. Then she told us “we are here because of the Lord’s love for us.” I repeated what Doris said in my heart. Then I realized the truth. I felt something that I had never felt before. Before, I thought that the reason why I’m still at church and worshiping is because of brothers and sisters. But no, it was because I experienced God’s love. It was God’s love that kept me going to church and worship. It was so touching that I cried for the first time for God. After the camp, I set a goal to remind myself that whenever I join PhoneSing and church meetings, I have to remind myself “I come here for God” and remember the experience that I had in the camp.

Anya (Grade 7)

In this camp, I gained true experience of God. I began to meditate the truths of the Bible more and realized it more through the wor- ships. We learned more about God’s commission and His plan for us. Although God is so almighty, He still has a need, which is us. We are the core of His plan; He loves us very much. Seeing God’s love dream/plan and our role in it, I began to realize how important God is and how we should set Him as the first. This impacted me a lot and made me realize that we should always choose God. Brother Enoch once told us that even if many important things in our life disappear, the most important one will never. God and us will always be there. Our sweet relationship will never fade away. That really touched my heart as it helped me see more how great and beautiful God’s love is to us. It was a turning point for me. With this realization, I started to understand more that many other worldly things aren’t as important or beneficial as being with God.

Charity (Grade 7)

During our bread breaking meeting, I enjoyed listening to brothers and sisters telling the Lord that they are ready for His coming. I felt that everyone really enjoyed the meeting and wanted the Lord to come back soon. Before, I always thought about how older brothers and sisters could be so touched that they would start crying. I thought it was really amazing that they were so close to the Lord. Near the end of the bread breaking meeting, everyone raised their hands towards the Lord and were so focused on the Lord. Even though it was really squishy and hot, I felt the Lord touched my heart. I had tears in my eyes and that was my first experience of being touched to tears. After that moment, I felt that I was ready for the Lord to come and I was willing to change for the Lord. From this camp, I have become more free around brothers and sisters. Before I was hesitant when it came to sharing with brothers and sisters. Now, I can talk more and be more comfortable with them. I feel this camp made a big impact on my life. After coming back, I want to keep the same lifestyle. I want to wake up, get ready and have personal time and Bible reading time before anything else. I also want to change the way I act. I feel that if my peers see the change in me, they might be impacted by it. I really want them to also experience what I had felt.

Hannah (Grade 10)

In this camp I learned more about brothers and sisters and learned how to live in a confined space with them. I see what it’s like to be a family and how we are one not only with one another, but with the Father, the son, and the Holy Spirit as well. I enjoyed the time we spent on worshiping Abba and the Lord, and also having family time with one another. Each time we share, we are closer to one another. We can also be more free and pour out our hearts to each other. I also enjoyed learning about God’s plan and the commission. As a 2nd generation, it’s general knowledge to know about the commis- sion. We have to make disciples of all nations, baptize them, and teach and observe all that the Lord has commanded us. But through this camp I realize the commission is not just general knowledge, but something that we have to take up personally. The commission should not be based on what your parents are willing to take up, but your own decision to take it up. And in this camp I chose personally to take up the commission and joyfully take up the cross. I was so touched that the Lord waited so long for me to realize that I’m so important in God’s plan and what the secret of His plan is. The secret of his plan is actually His church and I feel so special that I am his secret.

Harmony (Grade 10)

When I woke up today, I began cleaning my room and putting away my luggage; but something felt off. I realized that I didn’t draw near to God, so I got ready and prayed the precious prayers. Doris’ early morning reminders and other new habits came home with me.

Before this trip, I noticed that my spirit was so bored and tired. After hearing the preparations for the camp, I felt a bit anxious that I would have to give up and change a lot to fully enjoy and feel normal again. When we arrived, I didn’t even remembered that thought, and my reality was drastically different from my worries. Though the changes weren’t immediate, I gradually began to enjoy meetings more, especially the personal time with God. I didn’t expect that this camp would be so beneficial, but the schedules and activities helped me gradually. The schedule felt slightly scary at first, but actually follow- ing it allowed me to improve and the days passed very quickly. One of my biggest struggles was completely focusing on an individual speaking for a decent amount of time because I would easily lose my focus and my mind wanders off. Seeing others improve and share after the message encouraged me to try harder. I really wanted to enjoy messages and gain different knowledge. In today’s meeting, I was so touched and surprised by everyone’s improvements. I know that I need to draw near to God more to have a stronger relationship with Abba so I can continue improving.

Samuel (Grade 9)

I enjoyed this camp in Houston very much. One important moment from this camp was when my phone was taken away from me. At first, I broke down and was extremely upset. But I felt better later when I could enjoy more time with brothers and sisters. The best morning was when I woke up, I felt energetic and full of power. I remember doing lots of push-ups and I could enjoy the meetings more. Later I understood the message better and experienced God, though I still missed my phone. I felt extremely bored for the first 3 days when I had my phone, but later I spent more time with brothers and sisters, and enjoyed it more. I realize how much the phone has become a distraction for me. Now I want to enjoy more with the Lord. I want to improve more for Him, strive and pursue Him.

Sincere Leung (1st Year, College)

Before the camp, I had a wrong concept that I didn’t need to draw near to God now because I would have meetings with brothers and sisters later. Through the Houston camp, God reminded me to choose Him at the present rather than later. After the camp, I begin to set break time and have personal time daily in the morning. Although I am busy or will have meetings later, I want to choose God without delay.

Anthony Ko

Through the camp, I feel that my direction and focus spiritually and in ministry has become clearer — to realize and enjoy the personal calling of the Lord. I now understand the bigger picture of God’s plan for me and am more motivated to pursue it.

Timothy Ko

Before the camp, the conditions of the youth weren’t that great, es- pecially as the school year went on. I wasn’t sure of how to help them as they seem to be pretty overwhelmed by school work and things to do. It was also my first time being group leader for a camp and had some worries on if i would do well. But during the camp, day by day I see the youths change, their eyes, their involvement, their sharing, their expressions become more free and from their heart. Through the different arrangements of draw near to God to bible reading time to the message & worship to walking and singing to God, I see how God is working in their heart and drawing them to Him. I see how when everyone has a heart for God and we come together with a stable daily schedule and together look to God, we can all experience Him and His calling and put Him first and change in ways that seem so sudden. From this, I am more confirmed in the Lord’s calling to me and each one of us. I feel His fervent heart and I am more ready and motivated and excited to continue on! And coming back it’s much easier