Embodying Salt & Light in Living Ecclesia
From 7 to 10 December, we gathered at Majodi Centre, Johor, Malaysia, for our annual Indonesian Students’ Christian Fellowship (ISC) Camp. It was a time to strengthen our community bonds and, most importantly, deepen our relationship with God. With the theme, “Embodying Salt & Light in Living Ecclesia”, the camp sessions based on Acts 2, especially verses 42 to 47, focused on learning from the early church community and encouraging us to reflect on how we can be the salt and light to those around us. With 23 participants joining, the camp was filled with meaningful connections, learning, and memorable experiences.
Reflecting on our sins and physically nailing them to a wooden cross – a powerful symbol of Christ’s triumph over sin.
Our journey began with icebreaking games, setting the stage for a welcoming and engaging environment. From there, we moved into introductory sessions that paved the way for deeper discussions on the early churches and their ministries. Night outdoor bonding activities, games, and exposure visits further enriched our experience, allowing us to apply our learnings in real-world settings. Like the early believers in Acts 2:42, who “devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers,” we too found joy in coming together, sharing, and growing in faith.
One of the most impactful moments of the camp was the closing session. The speaker delivered a heartfelt message, urging us to “keep praying until we truly pray.” This reminder encouraged us to seek God with sincerity and perseverance. The session reached its emotional peak when we reflected on our sins, wrote them down, and physically nailed them to a wooden cross – a powerful symbol of Christ’s triumph over sin. Witnessing the collective vulnerability and surrender in that moment was truly transformative.
One aspect of the camp programme involved the campers going on exposure trips to different ministries in Johor. Nathanael, sitting with the two children, was in the group that visited the Myanmar Mission House.
More than just a series of sessions, the camp was a reminder of the power of Christian fellowship. Like the early believers in Acts 2:46-47, “attending the temple together and breaking bread in their homes, they received their food with glad and generous hearts, praising God and having favour with all the people,” we also experienced the beauty of community in Christ. Whether through prayer, conversations, or shared experiences, we left the camp not only with stronger bonds but, more importantly, with a renewed faith and a deeper understanding of our role in God’s kingdom.
– Nathanael Lowie, NTU Business School, Year 2
