By Alleyhandra Celio anak Anis, Media Volunteer Sarawak Mission
Tuesday, 11 February 2025
The camp aimed to foster leadership, teamwork, and resilience, while offering an opportunity for participants to connect with like-minded peers, share experiences, and build lasting friendships.
The SAK PCM Student Camp 2025, held from January 31st to February 2nd, 2025, was a transformative three-day event designed for Form 6 and university students. This exciting camp, under the theme Mission Without Boundaries, promised an unforgettable experience for 24 youth participants.
The camp took place at the scenic Teluk Pandan Chalet in Sarawak, a perfect setting for self-discovery, learning, and personal growth. Over the course of the three days, participants engaged in various activities designed to challenge their limits, expand their horizons, and inspire them to break free from the boundaries that held them back, both personally and academically.
The Mission Without Boundaries theme encouraged students to push beyond their comfort zones and discover their true potential in a supportive, collaborative environment. The camp aimed to foster leadership, teamwork, and resilience, while offering an opportunity for participants to connect with like-minded peers, share experiences, and build lasting friendships.
The Public Campus Ministry (PCM) in the Seventh-day Adventist Church was focused on reaching students in public universities, colleges, and other educational institutions. The goals of PCM aimed to strengthen the faith of Adventist students while actively sharing the message of the gospel with others in the academic environment.
As Farrel Millard Gara, the MAUM Youth Director, beautifully put it, “Public campuses are now the new unentered area for us. We, as Adventist Young People, must show up and demonstrate how we can become a source of light for our friends in college.” This camp equipped participants to shine brightly in the academic world, navigating through challenges with faith, resilience, and purpose. Pr. Chan Tin Loi, the SAK Youth Director, emphasized the importance of building spiritual strength during this time: “We are here to build our spirituality so that we can have firm faith in this challenging world. Use your little time here to be close to God and get to know your new friends during the camp.” This served as a reminder that the camp was not only about personal growth but also about forming deep, meaningful connections with others while nurturing a strong bond with God.
The SAK PCM Student Camp 2025 offered a unique and powerful opportunity for Form 6 and university students to grow both spiritually and personally. With the theme Mission Without Boundaries, the camp inspired participants to break through personal and academic limitations while developing leadership, resilience, and a deeper connection with God. By fostering a supportive community and equipping students with the tools to shine as a light in their academic environments, the camp also encouraged them to become active in church activities, ensuring that their faith continued to grow and impact others. Ultimately, this event served as a stepping stone for young Adventists to strengthen their faith, build lasting relationships, and be a source of positive influence in their communities and beyond.
Youth Ministry Department