by Dessa Delos Santos God chooses his servants and he calls them by name. I was called. I’m sure my name was called. How? Because I was led to him, through the youth camp. Camp Calye Lipad during the summer of 2013 was the very first time I went out of my comfort zone. Joining the youth camp was not something I gladly decided on. It wasn’t my choice in the first place. This was my parents’ “solution” to my then walled up social life. They say it was about time I expand my horizons and make friends as I was supposed to be living my teenage life the way it should be lived. The camp turned out to be more than just a simple socialization experience. Instead it was a deep and enriching spiritual ride. During the camp I came to fill the emptiness I didn’t even know existed in the first place. Hearing the stories of my group mates I realized how much I complained about things that didn’t even matter and I was made to see how much blessings I actually had. My eyes were opened to what was more of the world. Most importantly, I established my relationship with the Lord. The youth camp was the door that opened me to the LOJ community. It led me into countless opportunities to offer greater service to the Lord. As the camp was ending, I couldn’t believe how sad I was to be parting with the people once strangers to me four days ago. I didn’t make friends, instead I made a family. I was truly blessed after the camp. It lit a fire inside me to serve the Lord. I make sure I keep this fire burning for as long as I could. Right now, I happily serve the Lord through the dance ministry. I wouldn’t be here at this point in my spiritual journey without the youth camp that started it all.
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