O Worship the LORD in the Beauty of Holiness

LTF CAMP 2024 TESTIMONIES   

LTF Camp 2024 had truly been such a meaningful one for me. For starters, the messages by Reverend David Wong were very impactful to me. Learning about the Beatitudes allowed me to understand how far I’ve fallen short of God’s standard for me. Before camp, the Beatitudes just seemed like an unattainable standard to me, that it would not apply in a world driven by pragmatism and it was unrealistic for me to live them out. However, through the messages I was able to fully grasp what the Beatitudes meant and what it means to be truly blessed as a citizen of God’s kingdom.  

In particular, Message 2 where it spoke about the first two Beatitudes - Blessed are the poor in spirit and those who mourn. Reverend David explained what being poor in spirit meant; to recognise our state before God, that we are spiritually destitute and that only God would be able to restore our relationship with Him. In order to achieve spiritual poverty, he explained that the answer was not to try to fix it ourselves, but instead submitting ourselves wholly unto Christ such that only He would be able to draw us back to Him.  

This message resonated deeply with me, as I had been silently struggling with comparing my spiritual walk to others and often being overly critical of myself. However, the message really encouraged me as Reverend David reiterated that God loves us and accepts us just the way we are. Similarly, the workshop on our identity in Christ reinforced this truth. We learned that we are no longer bound by the law but redeemed by God’s grace. A verse that particularly stood out to me was Ephesians 2:10: For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them. This verse reminded me that I am God’s workmanship, uniquely crafted and renewed through Christ’s sacrifice on the cross. 

Furthermore, I have been thoroughly encouraged by seeing God’s love through the campers. Their willingness to step up, serve, and support one another was a testament to God’s working in their hearts. The time of testimonies where the campers shared how God had worked in them through the five days of camp was incredibly edifying. It was clear that God was looking over the camp, blessing us in countless ways. I am so grateful for everyone who made LTF Camp 2024 such a memorable experience—the campers, DGLs, adults, and supportive parents. Seeing their collective effort and God’s presence throughout the camp fills me with immense gratitude. All glory be to God for making this camp a resounding success and a true blessing to all of us.

– Elisha Tang

During LTF camp this year, I learnt a lot more about the beatitudes from Matthew 5.  Before this camp, I never really put much thought into the beatitudes. However, I now know what it means to truly be blessed by God and how the beatitudes can lead us to live a life that glorifies God. One of the messages that stood out to me was the message on blessed are the poor in spirit (Matt 5:3). The message was about how we, sinners, are undeserving of God's love and are spiritually bankrupt. However, I was encouraged and comforted that God loves me so much that even though I am unworthy of Him, He still died on the cross for me. Through the discussions and workshop on our identity in Christ, I also got to reflect and think deeper about my own salvation and took time to ponder on whether I am truly God's child. I learnt that my identity is in God’s grace and not in social laws. As a result, I am more assured of my salvation and God's love for me.  

While serving in the camp committee this year, I got to see how everyone was putting in so much effort to serve God even though at times we had other commitments like our studies. I really enjoyed serving God as He showed me how I can rely on those around me and place my trust in Him. There were some hiccups along the way but God proved to be the one in charge of the camp and allowed it to be a success. There are also so many things to thank God for. I really thank God for the weather. This year, most of our activities were not affected by the rain. I also thank God that the messages were run smoothly especially since they were held over zoom.  

Lastly, I really enjoyed the fellowship at this year's LTF camp. There were many new campers, some of which are not regulars at LTF and some are not from our church. However, everyone was very welcoming and we also got to make new friends and enjoy the sweet fellowship. This really made the camp a memorable one. I do hope that those who do not attend LTF or church regularly can come and join us in future. I also hope that the camp would not just be a spiritual high for the campers but will have a lasting impact on them.

– Heng Su-Anne

I thank God that I was able to attend LTF camp this year. The messages this year were preached by Rev David Wong and were based on the Beatitudes from Matthew 5:3-12. My main takeaways from the camp were from the second, third, and fourth messages, on the Beatitudes of those who are poor in spirit, meek, and merciful. These Beatitudes reminded me of my current self and what I was facing in my life. Since I was one of the weaker players in my school’s badminton team, I often faced bullying from other members of the team. However, there was a day that I felt I could prove myself wrong to the bullies. That specific day was my first ever match playing for the team. As my opponent and I had won 1 round of the match each, there would be a final game and the winner of that match would move on to the next round. At that point I was very tired and felt that I could not press on anymore. I was struggling a lot in that round and I was about to lose when I saw God perform a miracle in front of my eyes. I suddenly did not feel tired and started to get more points and managed to even the scores with my opponent. Even with this miracle, I still lost (I'm not implying that God is not good), but I was not upset. Instead, I was shocked. I never knew I could play that well. After the match, my friends called me a name which made me feel scared and afraid. The name that they called me was “Miracle Boy”. This made me reflect and I realised that I had been doubting and ignoring God for that part of my life. That game really reminded me of how prideful I was in thinking that I could win on my own and that God was the One who helped me and that I could not have done it on my own. This year's camp served as a reminder of that match. A song that came to my mind when writing this testimony was TSMS 185, “Lord, I Need You”. This hymn talks about how we stray away from God and how we eventually go to Him after we stray from Him. It reminded me of my prideful self and that I should have depended on God during those times I faced trouble. I really enjoyed the time of fellowship together with teens my age and I hope that more can join us.

– Justus Low

This LTF Camp has once again been a roller coaster of emotions for me. Serving as games head this year, I was hesitant and felt inadequate to lead others because of my rather conservative nature. I was a pessimistic person, easily stressed and often took the blame for everything. I felt burnt out from serving and was often discouraged when things did not go as planned. 

The workshop this year, titled ‘Identity in Christ’ has really touched and encouraged me. At the start of the workshop, we were told to write all the negative traits that we felt about ourselves. I felt rather depressed after being reminded of all my flaws and insecurities. Afterwards, I was reminded that I have this new identity in Christ, and now God sees me as righteous person. I don’t need to feel inadequate and insecure about myself, as we are all made perfect in God’s eyes because of Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross. Jesus’ death was something that has always touched me, it was the greatest act of love for such an unworthy sinner like myself. It made me wonder if I was willing to do the same for Him.  

With this new identity, His strength is made perfect in my weaknesses and His grace is sufficient for me. I don’t need to compare myself with others or feel inferior, because I have the greatest blessing, which is Christ Jesus Himself. God makes no mistakes, and His choosing me to serve as this role in the camp is no mistake either. I was greatly encouraged by how God has held back the rain for games everyday of the camp as well as the various messages on the Beatitudes that have taught me to draw strength from Him. 

My discussion group leader shared about how the Christian life is all about a balance - feeling so mournful for your own sins and thinking that God has already forgiven all your sins. The solution is to simply look at the cross. Knowing that Jesus died for you will make you mourn for your sins, and yet it gives you hope that you are forgiven and have this new life in Christ to live for Him. Through this year’s camp, I have learnt about how much of a sinner I am, not being able to follow the beatitudes, but at the same time I have God that will give me strength to do so. I am very thankful to God for the smooth-running of this year’s camp and the sweet fellowship with His people. And I pray that He will create in me a clean heart and renew a right spirit within me, so that Christ may be seen in me.

– Glenda Tan

God is great. He works in amazing ways. Throughout the camp, I’ve seen His perfect plan work through me, and His love has shone through in each message given. 

Before camp began, I had grown fairly distant from God, often relying on myself for strength for the day ahead. However, even on the first day of camp, God had spoken to me, and had called me to Him. Matthew 5:3 says, “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven”. Throughout the entire message, I understood the extent of my spiritual bankruptcy, and inferiority before God. After the message, I was overly touched.  Although I am unworthy to even stand before Him, He would save and choose me. 

The next day, we had a devotion on the prodigal son, how the son, impatient and greedy, squanders his father’s money, and leaves their home. Yet, his father which he hurt and betrayed, still celebrated his return home. This devotion truly reminded me of God’s infinite love for me. Although I constantly run away from Him, He has been calling me back with gladness and joy, whether through service or through the people He has placed in my life. I now knew that I can confide in Him, no matter the situation.  

I think God really worked in me throughout camp, being my gracious and loving saviour that constantly called me back to Him. 

To close, allow me to share one of my favourite hymns that we sang during camp. The lyrics dearly resonated with me.

Why have You chosen me

Out of millions Your child to be?

You know all the wrong I have done.

O how could You pardon me,

Forgive my iniquity,

To save me, give Jesus Your Son? Oh,...

Lord, help me be what You want me to be,

Your Word I will strive to obey;

My life I now give,

For You I will live,

And walk by Your side all the way.

-TSMS 313 FOR YOU I WILL LIVE 

Overall, I thank God for such a meaningful camp, and I pray that these messages will remain in all the campers’ hearts.

– Sarah See Toh

Going into this year's LTF Camp, this being my first camp where I would be serving in the camp committee, I was definitely anxious on how things would play out during the camp. I worried quite a lot about how the logistics could go wrong, or how the flow of events could be disrupted by improper planning one way or the other. I had also entered into the camp with a rather self-centered, inward-looking view towards myself, having felt inadequate to serve as well as not having set aside the proper time for God amid all my exams and projects. At the same time, there also was a tinge of pride within me for my academic achievements, school leadership as well as other worldly credentials in my life. 

I was definitely not living the ideal life of blessedness God wants of me. Through the camp messages and discussions, He revealed to me the importance of being poor in spirit. Not looking down on myself, but acknowledging my need for God. It would be impossible to live out all other Beatitudes without first having a broken and contrite heart, and realising I need Jesus to do so! I also saw how I fell short of the other Beatitudes. I would not mourn over my sin often, instead saying empty prayers of repentance when I had no time to talk to God, and I was not a peacemaker in my daily conversations. In order to be able to live a life in Christ that would be blessed and seek to glorify God, I would have to first acknowledge my own worthlessness and how Christ could give me the worthiness I was seeking in my earthly pursuits. The workshop also helped me to see how I should place my identity in Christ and the grace He has given to me, rather than relying on my own self-righteous perception and denying my need for Him. I thank God for reminding me that it is not I, but Christ who makes me blessed! 

I also thank God for preserving all the committee members throughout the whole camp. We were definitely tired from preparing and executing the programmes for the camp, but thank God for granting us the stamina to push through! I really saw His goodness in how the discussions after the messages, which used to be awkward and a little silent, became more vibrant over time. It was not us, but Christ, who gave us the ability to run such a smooth camp. Thank God for allowing all of us to have such a blessed time of building each other up during the camp!

– Benjamin Tan

From LTF camp I learnt about the beatitudes in Matt 5: that we should be poor in spirit, that we should have godly mourning, to be meek, to have hunger and thirst for righteousness, that we should be merciful, pure in heart, be a peacemaker, and that we shouldn’t be afraid to be persecuted for righteousness. These are how we can be allowed into the kingdom of heaven, be blessed by God and be children of God. I also learnt that to be poor in spirit and meek we have to have a humble attitude and not to boast. If we have godly mourning, we will be comforted by God and have hope that God will be able to help us. We should seek to have righteousness and pray to God to ask Him for advice. We should be merciful to others as God has been merciful to us. We also should have a pure heart to come before God as God is perfect and we are unclean. We have to ask God to cleanse us and we have to repent of our sins to have a pure heart. We shouldn’t start conflicts but create peace with one another in order not to be vengeful and hold grudges. When we spread the gospel to others, we shouldn’t be afraid that they won’t like us anymore, be our friend, find us strange, say that we are lying. Instead, if they don’t want to hear about it, we can speak to other people and not let that “failure” affect us and continue spreading God’s word. To be God’s child, we have to have faith in Him, believe in Him, repent of our sins and follow the beatitudes. Hearing from the messages has made me question my faith in God. I didn’t know about the beatitudes before but since I’ve heard and understood it well from the messages in the camp, I’ve tried to practise the beatitudes in my life and to trust in God. I try to let God guide me and whatever happens to me I know that it’s part of God’s plan and not to question it, but to trust in God and seek Him.

– Kristen Koy

Thank God that I can go for LTF camp for the first time and get to know lots of brothers and sisters. Most importantly from the sermons, I could learn more about God and strengthen my faith, it helped me draw nearer and closer to God.  

I had lots of fun during the camp and learnt to be more responsible like learning to wash my own cutleries after eating.  

I enjoyed the sharings most together with our Dorm D.  

Will join the next LTF camp again! :)

– Corine Xie

First, I thank God for truly being the camp master of the camp, deserving of all praise. Thank God for teaching me many lessons throughout the camp especially on relying on Him. For the first two days, I committed the camp into His hands. However, for the following two days I did not quite as much because the first two days had gone well. Thus, I experienced how it was only when we submitted the camp to the Lord to be in control that everything went smoothly.  

Second, I thank God for helping me to internalise again that it was through Christ’s righteousness that I was saved continuously. At times, looking back at past mistakes or past successes, it was easy for me to think that it affected my identity. However, I was deeply refreshed through the camp that mourning for sin was good and what the Lord desired was purity in heart and a hunger and thirst after righteousness. Each one of these hungering and thirsting would be filled with the Lord Himself. It was not our righteousness but Christ’s righteousness that we ought to place our faith, hope and trust in.  

Third, I thank God for one of the devotions on being watchful, sober and persevering. At times, being watchful and sober all the time felt quite tiring. However, it was truly ultimately essential because our adversary the devil is prowling around (1 Peter 5:8). I was touched that our watchful spirit was one where we could ultimately look forward to being strengthened, established and even settled by Christ (1 Peter 5:10).

– Joelle Heng

For LTF camp this year, The Beatitudes was preached by Reverend David Wong.

When I first read Matthew 5, I did not have an in-depth understanding of what it truly means but through the five messages, I learned its true meaning. I discovered that in order to be true citizens of heaven, we must repent of all our sins and make an individual effort, with the help of God, to be more Christlike.  

Even though we are nothing but sinners, in the eyes of God, we are worth so much more. When the realization dawned upon me, I was amazed by the power of God’s love.

During dorm discussions, we made resolutions about what we wanted to achieve by the end of camp. One of the resolutions I wrote was to pray fervently and I believe that God has helped me achieve it. Even after camp, I find myself praying in any situation and relying on the bible to find answers that I yearn to understand.  

At camp, God placed me with friends who supported me in every way. They prayed for me when I felt anxious about chairing a message. With their prayers and God’s comfort, I tried my best and it was one of the most memorable experiences.  

With my new found understanding of the Beatitudes, I pray that God will continue to lead me in my life and help me maintain a spiritual high.

– Sarah Sng 

Shorter Catechism Question 28

28. Wherein consisteth Christ’s exaltation?

Christ’s exaltation consisteth in his rising again from the dead on the third day, in ascending up into heaven, in sitting at the right hand of God the Father, and in coming to judge the world at the last day.

Appointments for the Week

Tuesday, Dec 31

        7.00 pm     YLM 3rd Anniversary (MPH)

      10.45 pm     Watchnight Communion Service: Until Then Jeremiah 29:10-14 (Rev Quek Keng Khwang)

Thursday, Jan 2

      10.00 am     Ladies’ Prayer Group

Saturday, Jan 4

        3.00 pm     LTF / YLM

Sunday, Jan 5

  8.00 am     God Has Spoken Hebrews 1:1-3 (Rev Charles Seet)

  8.00 am     Choir Practice

  9.15 am     Library (Sanctuary Balcony)

  9.40 am Sunday School

10.15 am Coffee Corner

11.00 am God Has Spoken Hebrews 1:1-3 (Rev Charles Seet, with Holy Communion)

11.00 am Children’s Ministry

11.00 am Chinese Service (MPH)

12.15 am Library (Sanctuary Balcony)

  2.30 pm Thai Service (LMH)

  4.00 pm Indonesian Service (Rm 1-6) 

Announcements

Watchnight Communion Service 31 Dec 2024 10.45pm

Until Then (Jeremiah 29:10-14)

Pre-Nursery Sunday School

Registration for 2025 Pre-Nursery Sunday School class is now open for children aged 18 months to 3 years old. Parents who are keen, please email Ling Ling at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Door to Door Evangelism 5 January 2025 (Next Sunday)

Meet in Beulah Room 2-11, 12.30pm Contact: Desmond or Amos

Church Camp 2025

Save the date! Please mark your calendars for our upcoming church camp!

Theme: Are We Prepared to Meet Christ?
Dates: 17-20 June 2025
Venue: Radisson Hotel, Batam, Indonesia
Speaker: Rev Ian Goligher, Retired Pastor of Free Presbyterian Church in Cloverdale, BC Canada

Join us for a blessed time of spiritual growth and fellowship as we explore the messages from the letters of Christ to the seven churches in Revelation. Camp registration will commence from January onwards.

For any questions, please contact Dn Chen Wei'an .

Scripture Memory Programme 2025

Please refer to the website via link: https://www.lifebpc.com/index.php/component/k2/equipped-for-the-lord-s-work

Catechism Class for Easter Baptism on 20 April 2025 will commence on 12 January 2025 at 9.30am. Please pre-register by emailing to Church Office. Those seeking baptism, reaffirmation of faith and transfer of membership must attend the catechism class. Closing date: 5 January 2025.

Traffic Warden Service

We welcome all church members to join in this work. Our TW’s role is to provide godly service to facilitate worship. We need help in following time slots for Sunday: 7.30-8am or 10.30-11am with a frequency of once or twice a month. Please contact Dn Chan Yong or Bro Kelvin.

Mailbox Club Bible Correspondence Course (MBCC)

Another Church Outreach Ministry invites Lifers to register their young children, teens, or grandchildren with our MBCC. Those whose loved ones, friends or colleagues who are either young in their faith or being non-believers, are interested to know and explore more of Christianity, are also invited to register with us by filling in the registration forms which are now available at the Church front counter and post them to:

Life B-P Church

No.10, Gilstead Road

Singapore 309064

Attention: Mrs Ong Chuay Ying 

Resumption of Physical Offering Collection

Dear fellow worshippers,

Psalm 54:6 “I will freely sacrifice unto thee: I will praise thy name, O LORD; for it is good"

With great joy, physical offering collection during service will resume starting from Jan 2025. The Deacons will collect from side of the pews, similar to Holy Communion practice. The offering bags will not be passed around. All existing mode of offerings remains, ie. QR code, UEN, and the wooden box at front entrance will still be available. Praise God from whom all blessings flow!

YLM 3^rd Anniversary

31 Dec 2024 @ Life B-P Church Beulah MPH. 7pm. “Unity in Christ” by Dn Ian Tay. For enquiries: contact Rae-ann 

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