Enduring Witness: Praise That Outlives a Generation - Family Camp 2026

There are seasons when God gathers His people to remind them of who He is – and who they are because of Him. This year’s Family Camp, themed “Enduring Witness: Praise that Outlives a Generation,” was one of those seasons. Over four days, the Lord drew us back to one quiet, unshakable truth:

His goodness does not run out, His sovereignty does not waver, and He is inviting us to testify to that – and to make sure the testimony outlives us.

A Witness Worth Watching

Reverend Bonnie Chavda opened the camp with a question: “What does it mean to give attention to the power of your witness?” She reminded us that “where you are enables others to see clearly where they are

at” – that our lives, simply lived in the light of Christ, become a lamp for someone else. She took us to the courtroom scene of Isaiah 43, where God calls Israel’s people as His witnesses — not because they had everything figured out, but because they had seen Him move and could not stay silent about it. We were urged to call upon our Lord and position the blood of Christ in affective continuance in our lives, so that our testimonies might quietly and faithfully lead others to Christ. It set the posture for everything that followed: we do not manufacture our witness. We simply carry faithfully what we have already seen of and with Him.

Authority, Attentiveness, and the Ground We Walk On

That carrying showed up even in the small hours. When we gathered for Friends of the Holy Spirit prayer meeting in the early morning, Reverend Chris Berglund shared a dream drawing on the image of Aaron’s Rod –

a symbol of God-given authority budding to life. Pastor Yang followed by placing rods of authority into the hands of sons and daughters of the church, a tender reminder that we are not merely called to guard what has

been entrusted to us, but to go out and enlarge Cornerstone’s dwelling among the nations.

Pastor Richard Hyde brought this calling down to the ground we walk on daily. Every Christian, he taught, is called to pray with non-believers – not from a script, but from a heart tuned to notice when someone simply needs to be heard. We are relational beings before we are anything else, and switching on our “relational circuits” is often the very first act of witness. Attentiveness, we were reminded, frequently precedes proclamation.

The Wholeness Beneath the Witness

Pastor Nicky Raiborde then led the congregation somewhere more tender still – into our own brokenness.

He traced how the fallen nature of man fractures not only the individual but the community, and how so much of our striving is really a search for wholeness that cannot be fabricated or recreated by our own means. His invitation was to activate “Real Change,” one that begins not only with behaviour but with the mind, as Scripture makes clear: “Instead, let the Spirit renew your thoughts and attitudes.” — Ephesians 4:23

Only when our thinking is made new, he explained, can we truly let go of who we were and learn the truth that

sets us free. From that renewed place, we avail ourselves to coaching and let His faith work through us in the

supernatural realm – a wholeness that itself becomes part of what we testify to.

Endurance as the Proof of the Call

And then, endurance – the heartbeat of the whole camp. Reverend Bonnie returned to remind us that faithfulness under pressure is not a footnote to the Christian life; it is often the very proof of it. She took reference from Paul’s own testimony to the Corinthian church, given amid hardship and opposition: “When I was with you, I certainly gave you proof that I am an apostle. For I patiently did many signs and wonders and miracles among you” — 2 Corinthians 12:12

Patience, she said, is itself a sign and a wonder. Being an enduring witness, she reminded us, should be our primary priority as we respond collectively to continue the legacy of an apostolic call. And where does such endurance come from? Never from ourselves alone: “Those who trust in the Lord will find new strength. They will soar high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and

not faint.” — Isaiah 40:31

Pastor Carolyn Hyde carried this further, praying fresh oil over each of our wicks — that in the ongoing prophetic work already stirring in the Galilee, we would keep our lamps lit and our ears tuned to His voice, ready for whatever He asks of us next.

A Song Sung Across Generations

By the final day, the Lord quietly stitched all of it towards one purpose: what we carry, we are meant to pass on.

Pastor Nicky’s message on “A Symphony of Generations” reminded us that it is the Holy Spirit alone – not human effort, not even the best succession planning – who knits generations together into one unbroken song.

He read from Psalm 145:4-7, and the words are worth dwelling in fully: “Let each generation tell its children of your mighty acts; let them proclaim your power. I will meditate on your majestic, glorious splendor and your wonderful miracles. Your awe-inspiring deeds will be on every tongue; I will proclaim your greatness. Everyone will share the story of your wonderful goodness; they will sing with joy about your righteousness.”

— Psalm 145:4-7

He walked the congregation through the marks of a spiritual leader and seven foundations for mentoring across

generations. The heart of it was simple and searching: to live an anointed life is to stay near the Holy Spirit, in step with Him, one faithful day at a time.

What we carry, we are meant to pass on.

Pastor Yang closed the series looking forward – toward succession and Cornerstone’s future – calling every believer present to rise to the occasion and steward all that has been entrusted to us with intention, passion, and grace.

The Song Must Not End With Us

If there is one thing to carry home from this camp, it is this: God’s goodness has not grown old, and His sovereignty has not grown small. We were not gathered simply to admire that from a distance. We were gathered to become witnesses, patient enough, attentive enough, and generous enough with what we carry to make sure the song is still being sung long after we are gone. Enduring witness, praise that outlives a generation

– this is not a theme to remember. It is a legacy to live.

Here are some thoughts from our campers:

"The church camp provided a platform for me to step away from my daily routines. I was able to intentionally focus on reconnecting with God and reflecting on my relationship with Him. We pass down God’s inheritance

not only by teaching the next generation about God, but by emulating the love of Christ in our own lives."

- Zoe Ong

"We deeply desire for our girls to encounter God even at a young age, and we have to trust that God will show

Himself real in their lives as we continue to step out in faith and make room for God to move in our lives

(especially when it’s not convenient or easy with two kids and all their barang in tow). As they watch us

invite God to touch every aspect of our lives, we hope that they will inherit a walk of faith because they have

experienced this in their home lives."

-Ann Ngiaw

Camp Kakis

This year’s camp committee felt led to be intentional in reaching out to newcomers and first-time participants, organising various activities such as the Farm in the City tour, badminton sessions, and shared meals with the

church staff and deacons to help create a sense of belonging at our annual church camp. These moments created meaningful opportunities for participants to connect with one another and get to know our church community better. The response was very encouraging, with many telling the team how much they enjoyed

the fellowship, bonding, and opportunity to make new friends. We were also thankful to see people from different walks of life taking part, including the young and old, couples, and newcomers who attended alone.

Praise God for connecting hearts, deepening fellowship, and allowing many to experience His love through

this initiative. For this and more, we give all glory and praise to God.