PBCS youth evangelistic camp concludes
Source: Chronicle News Service

Senapati, October 11 2024: The Youth Evangelistic Camp of Poumai Baptist Church, Senapati (PBCS) concluded at UESI Manipur Retreat Centre, Maram, on Friday.

The camp, titled Samaria 2024, was organised by the youth department of Poumai Baptist Church, Senapati, under the theme "Come and See a Man", from October 8 to 12 .

Research scholar of History of Christianity, Neisekolie Mor; assistant professor of the Old Testament at Eastern Theological College, Jorhat, J Vashti Pao; Poumai Baptist Church, Senapati pastor reverend Dr Joseph Kennedy; and associate pastor reverend Havei William, were resource persons for the camp.

They covered doctrinal topics such as "Sin and Salvation", "God and Creation", "Church and Baptism", and "Eschatology" .

Practical sessions addressed subjects like "Why Am I Here on Earth?", "Modern Trends", "Mental Health and Faith", and "Finding the Missing Rib".

Devotional sessions included topics like "Come and See a Man", "Repent or Perish", "Assurance of Salvation", and "Commitment Service" .

In the inaugural worship service, reverend Dr Joseph Kennedy spoke on the theme "Come and See a Man", referencing the encounter at the well where a man speaks of living streams and hidden truths.

He describes the man as someone who sees beyond the veil and knows the deep secrets of the heart and soul.

He offers more than just a day's satisfaction, quenching unspoken thirsts and showing the narrow path to wholeness and healing through His words and love, the reverend added.

During the session on "Finding the Missing Rib", Neisekolie Mor urged the youth not to let anyone take them away from God, emphasising that good relationships cannot be built in the absence of God.

He encouraged the attendees to keep God at the centre of any relationship to ensure a healthy and long-lasting one.

The four-day camp included various activities such as praise and worship, group discussions, Bible study, quiet time, surprise tests, counselling sessions, and recreational activities like photoshoots, candlelight dinners, and campfire.

The programme also featured moments for spiritual growth, such as chain prayers and room prayers, along with opportunities for fellowship, including a "Two by Two" session and the "Angel and Mortal" reveal.

The camp concluded with a sense of spiritual renewal and camaraderie, leaving participants enriched by the teachings and fellowship shared over the four days.

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