Wesley Church Camp 2025 was not just a time of worship and teaching — it was a lived experience of discipleship. Across generations and roles, campers stepped out in faith to serve, connect and grow. In the following reflections, we hear from individuals whose journeys at camp reveal the heart of what it means to shine like stars. Each story is a reminder that when we offer ourselves to God — whether through outreach, mentorship or worship — He multiplies our efforts and transforms lives.
Steven Lim, Vice-Chairman of Church Camp:
Wesley’s call for “Discipleship in Society” sparked a vision for Camp 2025: it had to be radically different. Held in unfamiliar Malaysia, challenges quickly arose. The sudden passing of our keynote speaker, Joseph Chean, just seven months before camp, shook us deeply. Yet, God provided Pastor Dato’ Dr Daniel Ho and, unexpectedly, opened a door to partner with Damansara Utama Methodist Church (DUMC) in Malaysia.
Out of this divine collaboration came a new missional outreach. I volunteered to lead the events, stepping forward in faith despite uncertainties. My first trip to Kuala Lumpur revealed immense needs and God’s clear invitation for our campers to serve, learn and obey. Record-breaking sign-ups brought a “happy problem”, with popular outreach options quickly oversubscribed. Our team tirelessly sourced more opportunities, and courageous Outreach Leads, including youths Song Tao and Matthew, stepped up.
Despite last-minute cancellations and unforeseen illnesses, God’s provision was undeniable. On Outreach Day, over 700 campers spread across Kuala Lumpur and beyond, ministering at children’s homes, cleaning food banks, befriending the homeless and hosting a carnival for refugees. The entire operation ran seamlessly — a clear testament to God’s orchestration. This experience provided a powerful foretaste of missional living; the true call is for outreach to become a lifestyle — a core part of our discipleship DNA, both in Singapore and beyond. All glory to Him.
Pang Soo Lan, Camper:
My discussion group of nine was assigned to the Food Bank home visit outreach, strengthening our fellowship. My smaller team of three, joined by a local volunteer driver, visited three needy families in rundown public housing, delivering six-month supplies of food and toiletries. Witnessing their poverty and brokenness, as shared by the driver, was heartbreaking.
The driver, a pre-believer, found deep meaning in her volunteer work, willingly sacrificing leisure to help. This highlighted the camp’s reminder to live purposeful lives, be salt and light and seize every opportunity to witness for Christ through outreach. While her actions were a good deed, as Christians, our service carries a greater purpose: to shine like stars and point pre-believers to Christ, revealing who we are in Him, why we are here and where we are going.
Jou Wei-Ping, Camper:
Though I only spent a few hours with the volunteers, what stood out to me was their steadfast service to others. My recent experience with volunteers making home visits profoundly impacted me. Though they and the families they served were non-Christian, their steadfast dedication to loving their neighbours was remarkable. This highlighted a crucial truth: as Christians, we are called to do even more, as loving our neighbour is a direct commandment from our Heavenly Father. Through our service, we aim for others to know God.
My key takeaway was witnessing God’s love being shared and felt by both volunteers and pre-believing families. As Christians, we must live purposeful lives, being the salt and light of the world and loving our neighbours as ourselves. The volunteers, some even bringing their grandchildren, exemplified long-term commitment and role-modelling, emphasising that serving requires a willing heart and availability. This brief encounter underscored that God’s love permeates every act of kindness.
Estelle Chan, Camper:
My Small Group, God’s Dunamis, and I were assigned to organise chemical supplies at a storage container for 448 House of Love. Initially, it felt unconventional — no preaching, just dust and heavy lifting. Yet, we spent four hours interacting with a 14-year-old resident who needed our help. This experience redefined outreach for us; it was about understanding true needs and good stewardship. Witnessing his relief was incredibly touching. God’s presence was evident not in grand gestures, but in every willing heart and obedient hand, proving He works everywhere, even in a warehouse.
Derek Ee, Camper:
The Refresh Group was assigned to sort and pack the donated items for our beneficiaries. We went through and packed more than 30 cartons of pre-loved and new clothes, food, electronics, books and more. As we packed, Samuel Tan (Pastoral Team Member of Family Life Ministry) reminded us to pray over the items and the people who would be receiving them.
I was particularly moved seeing our young and elderly come together to honour God with our hands. I witnessed our children helping to fold and seal cardboard boxes, whilst our seniors painstakingly sorted through the bags of clothes. It was a timely reminder that, no matter our age, all of us form part of the body of Christ and have a role to play.
We entrust our donations to God and pray that they will be used to bless and enrich the least, last and lost among us.
Daniel Long, Camper:
This year marked my first time attending a Youth Ministry (YM) camp as both an adult and a parent. Despite serving as a Youth Small Group Leader for nearly two years, I’d always found reasons to skip past camps — too busy, too old or simply lacking energy. But this year, during my quiet time, God gently challenged the sincerity of my service. Convicted, I took a leap of faith and signed up for the Wesley Church Camp, a historic first where the adult and youth camps were combined.
It was a profound blessing, proving that when you offer even your meagre “five loaves and two fish”, God multiplies them beyond imagination. The camp overflowed with powerful sermons, electrifying worship and tangible moments of the Holy Spirit’s presence.
On Father’s Day, the third day of the camp, amidst busy schedules, most youth hadn’t even wished their fathers a happy day. Yet, that night, during extended worship, something extraordinary happened. Over a hundred youth spontaneously dropped to their knees in reverent worship. Behind them, a group of fathers, including myself and spiritual mentors like Pastor Ray, Jason Kong and Lim Ee Guan, stood with hands raised, worshipping and covering our children in prayer. Not a single father had dry eyes.
Later, Pastor Ray and I reflected. Neither of us had received a traditional Father’s Day gift. But witnessing our children kneeling before God, lost in worship, was the greatest gift we could have asked for. They had no idea we were behind them, praying. And that’s okay. Fathers don’t need recognition; our joy comes simply from seeing our children walk with the Lord, fulfilling Matthew 7:9–11 about God’s good gifts to His children.
Joseph Chan, Camper:
I initially harboured reservations about combining our Youth Ministry camp with the wider church this year. Our traditional year-end gathering was a familiar space for Wesley’s youth to intentionally seek God and grow in faith. Planning a concurrent youth programme felt uncertain; this was uncharted territory, and I worried how YM would respond — would we embrace this new environment or hesitate, watching the wider church participate?
Ultimately, God showed that with Him, anything is possible. This camp’s success, especially in the final three months, was solely His provision. Despite numerous plan changes and unforeseen circumstances, God made it happen. The camp introduced many new experiences, but our church community embraced them, making it a triumph.
Paul’s words in 1 Corinthians 12:14–27, about every body part being indispensable, became evident. Outreach ICs collaborated closely with local partners, and adult and youth leads drew on each other’s experience. Many Wesleyans stepped forward in faith, serving without fully knowing what awaited them. This camp offered a glimpse of being salt and light in the world. My prayer is that this isn’t a one-off experience, but that we, as a church community, catch the heart for missions — in our homes, schools, workplaces and society. God can use even the smallest offering to do His work; let’s continue to shine and spread His love.
Photos by Christopher Leong
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