PELITA - The Methodist Church Newsletter
Listed below are articles abstracted from past issues of PELITA
September 2008 - SIAC Youth Camp
19-21 August 2008
“This is a historic moment for the Iban youth,” said Rev Jerry Rabbu, Sibu District Superintendent of the Sarawak Iban Annual Conference.
About 350 youths gathered at the YMCA Camp Resort in Sibu for three days of learning together. The size of the group and their eagerness brought out praise and thanksgiving from the Iban pastors. "We never had a great gathering like this before. This kind of gathering has been our dream for a long time. So many Iban youths from all over Sarawak gathered together, bringing their hearts and desire to be with the Spirit. It's a fantastic moment for them to have the opportunity to experience the Holy Spirit." said Rev. Elizabeth Enjut from the MTS (Methodist Theological School) Sibu.
The camp was organized by the Christian Education Committee of SIAC, with financial support from some Korean Methodist churches. In addition, seven pastors from Korea, all having been in ministry for more than 25 years, took part in giving the messages, together with a number of the Iban pastors.
The messages focused on encountering God in prayer and through reflecting on the Word, to be a worshipper with the Spirit through praise and the Word. They were opened to consider their calling, sharing of church work and in missions. The camp ended with the youths sharing about their future.
And Rev Jerry Rabbu said it for the others, “It could not be better for Methodist Ibans . Thanks to the Lord and praise the Lord!"
Based on the report by Kim Gueon Min