WCKCM Day 1
Pastor Alex Kim wrote these words in greeting to the English Ministry attendees:
“Obtain, if possible, the pardon of my sins” were the words of Ellen G. White as she was ready to attend a Methodist camp meeting at Buxton, Maine in 1819. As I read and meditated on her words, I have been praying for the Holy Spirit to work on all the hearts and minds of those who are planning to attend this year’s West Coast Korean Campmeeting.
Instead of being preoccupied with the diverse and yet relevant programs and activities, I pray that we will witness, “not just spiritual encouragement,” or “thought-provoking teachings” or “emotionally uplifting presentations,” but I sincerely want to witness the footprint of the Spirit on the hearts of camp attendees. I pray for genuine confession like Mrs. White’s: “Help Jesus, save me, or I perish! I will never cease to entreat till my prayer is heard and my sins are forgiven. I felt my needy, helpless condition as never before.”
Unforgettable memories have been created and many relationships started at camp meeting for the last 29 years. As we celebrate its 30th, I pray for this kind of spiritual revival: the transformed hearts and minds of sinners. To experience this truly unforgettable moment, many dedicated pastors and leaders have been praying endlessly and working tirelessly.
The 30th PUC camp meeting will be your spiritual turning point as you share this identical experience with Mrs. White: I can never forget this precious assurance of the pitying tenderness of Jesus toward one so unworthy of His notice.
The 30th annual West Coast Camp meeting kicked off with praise and worship. Attendees from all along the West Coast from Seattle to San Diego, came to fellowship and grow in Christ.
Joseph Jeon, Hannah Choi and Pastor Chris Choi each gave honest testimonies about their struggles and how God helped overcome them; while also confessing to seeking peace during this week.
It was a time to greet old friends, make new ones and eat, eat, eat. The evening ended at the Garden café where good food and conversation was only the beginning of this week-long spiritual journey.