Homeward Bound: Church Camp

The lead up to CCCB Church Camp 2006 was hectic to say the least. Steph and I were asked to assist with the music coordination, but it turned out to be a much bigger job than just selecting songs and making sure the powerpoints had both Chinese and English.

But as big a job as it was, the Camp still managed to run smoothly with few hiccups (some sound balance problems and slideshow mishaps). Whilst at times it was stressful, which unfortunately was also expressed in less than godly ways to those serving, playing music was a joy and privilege.

I was confronted in a number of ways by the talks given by Michael Bennett. The clarity of his talks and the way he opened up the Sermon on the Mount for us was both breath taking in its sweep and cutting to the heart. I was challenged in a number of areas:

To purposefully evangelise we must not only be the salt of the earth (that is, people of such good repute that we can't help but positively affect those around us) but also lights that shine (that is, openly saying with words the gospel). I have, for many years, thought that my ‘saltiness’ was an adequate witness. How wrong I was…
I need to be constantly aware of which road I am walking on and leading others down. The wide road seems to easy, the narrow road is tough.

Lots to be appreciative for as well – particularly (in my case) for the music and sound team who work so hard given the limited time we had and the many challenges and hurdles thrown at us! Thank you guys.
Steven