LYP SA 2020

MATTHEW 5:14-16                    

LET YOUR LIGHT SO

SHINE              
BEFORE MEN, THAT THEY MAY SEE YOUR GOOD WORKS AND GLORIFY YOUR
FATHER IN HEAVEN.

LYP 2020 | Bergkroon | Cape Town | South Africa

02 CONTENTS

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05 EDITORS LETTER 08 LEADERSHIP,
TEAMBUILDING GAMES

SPECIAL THANKS

The Living Youth Programs expresses their appreciation and
gratitude to the following people and organisations for their
donations, time, effort, expertise and contributions to
making the 2020 teen camp a success!

16 RUNNING THE 18 NIGHT MARCH
KITCHEN
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14 CAPTURE THE FLAG

MEMBERS OF THE LIVING CHURCH OF GOD FOR THEIR SERVICE,
FOOD AND FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS
MONUMENT PARK SUPERSPAR (MPSUPERSPAR.CO.ZA)

SUPERSPAR MALMESBURY (022 482 1147)

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What a wonderful blessing to AMC"O.T.IR.VECIATTIHMEAPS.IN..S."J..UMSUTCH Campa word fr
have ended 2020 on such a
high note after a dark number of Lawdi Ferreira
months under hard lockdowns and
many challenges. This past year
has been a historical one filled with
great challenges that the younger
generation have never faced before.

Despite all the challenges and un-
certainties surrounding camp in
the middle of a second wave of
COVID infections and lockdown
regulations, we could clearly see
God’s hand of protection over His
people at His camp. It was once
again evident that God is in control
and He hears the prayers of His peo-
ple and He is the Head of His Church.

We had a total attendance of 45
people despite the fact that the
borders were closed for the teens
from our neighbouring countries.

As many staff and campers com- Our camp schedule consisted of activity on the top of Table Moun-
mented, it was an awesome and a well-balanced program of Bible tain. Campers and staff can boast
most memorable camp. It was the education, leadership and team- about hanging off the side of one
first time that we hosted the LYP work activities, educational classes of the Seven Wonders of Nature
Teen Camp in CapeTown.The Cape is and sports that included soccer, which was also one of the highest
well known for its iconic nature and volleyball, netball, ultimate frisbee, commercial abseils in the world,
beauty. Although COVID brought water polo, swimming, dance, Xbox with a total descent of 112 meters.
many challenges it also brought a dance, indoor noodle hockey, an The youth camp is much more than
number of benefits of which one obstacle course, and other games. just the activities at camp. We are
was the door that was opened for us We added a few new highlight working with God’s lambs who are
at the Bergkroon (Mountain Crown) activities to our camp schedule of the future of His Church — the next
campsite. They are normally fully which a snake educational show generation of parents and leaders
booked but due to the pandemic was one of the highlights as staff in His Church. At camp we strive to
they had numerous cancelations and campers had the opportunity to assist parents by reinforcing what
and we had the facility to ourselves. interact with a California Kingsnake they teach their children at home
The Bergkroon campsite is situated and an Anaconda, as well as a few about their real purpose and
in the Western Cape, on the Bains other reptiles. Many commented potential of becoming part of God’s
Kloof Pass Road, Wellington. This afterwards that they overcame their Spiritual Family and inheriting the
unique site offered panoramic fear of snakes and reptiles. Another Kingdom of God.
views of the Paarl and Wellington great highlight was an abseiling
valleys with the towering Hawekwa
Mountains as a backdrop. It is a place
of absolute peace, where we experi-
enced a renewed awareness of and
appreciation for God’s creation.

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roDmioruer ctor cause camp was good for many of
them or because they have seen
the positive results of the efforts of
others at the previous teen camps.
We had a number of first-time staff
members and campers at camp as
well as our Regional Director, Mr
Peter Nathan, who flew in from the
UK. Some of our previous campers
who now serve as staff are “giving
back” to the programme. Many have
sacrificed their leave, summer jobs
and some even take unpaid leave
for two weeks to give of their time,
finances and energy to make camp
great.

The LYP Teen Camp truly was
again a huge blessing for our
teens and staff. A huge “thank
you” to all the volunteers that
served at camp, every camper
that attended and everyone that
contributed to the camp through
their donations, sponsorships,
prayers, their services and assis-
tance, and words of encourage-
ment.

Our camp programme is designed to Through sports they are taught the As the staff also commented, we
help our young people develop the benefits of an active lifestyle and to have a superb group of young
necessary skills and to help equip demonstrate good sportsmanship people in God’s church and they
them for this journey. Through the and to participate and contribute to all made us super proud to serve
many different types of activities, a team. Life is full of challenges, ob- them at camp. Keep the lessons you
Christian Living classes, dorm meet- stacles, conflict and negativity but to learned at camp fresh in your mind
ings and evening reflection we help be a Christian means to work to be a and stay in touch with the friends
them to develop character and teach positive, encouraging person and to you made at camp.
them God’s way of life that works. be a light to others that shows and We look forward to the LYP Teen
Camp is a place where everyone is leads the way out of darkness. God camp at the end of 2021.
included and through the encour- is not calling perfect teens, parents
agement of staff and fellow campers, and people but though His help we
everyone is motivated to accomplish strive to become more like Christ
things far beyond what they thought and reach His level of perfection.
was possible. As humans we can The LYP Teen Camp is unlike any
very easily get trapped in our com- other camp in the world. The teach-
fort zones and just“go with the flow”. ers have God’s Spirit and they want
At camp we challenge the staff and YOU as God’s young people to be
campers to try and do new things, in His Kingdom. They know camp
even if they don’t like doing it, and is good for you. They know this, be-
to broaden their comfort zones.

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LanaObstacle CoursPietersee During life you go through many obstacles, but nothing can compare to the
Bergkroon Obstacle Course.

During life you go ... row tunnel, where
through many ob- a lot of people also
stacles, but nothing can faced and con-
compare to the Bergk- quered their fears.
roon Obstacle Course. "THROUGH ALL OF THIS, THE TEAMS Through all of this
We started off by walk- the teams stuck to-
ing together to the ob- STUCK TOGETHER AND WAITED FOR gether and waited

stacle course and then ONE ANOTHER... DESPITE BEING IN for the other teams
we had a team meeting, and motivated
where we decided on a COMPETITION WITH ONE ANOTHER." each other despite
name. Our team was For- being in competi-
rest Jump and the others we moved on to climb over a se- tion with one an-
were Mud Buds. ries of ropes and poles. Everyone other. Even the smallest acts were
tried their best despite their fear of noticed, like participating or trying
During first obstacle we had to heights. We even had to climb, more to do your best. We all let our light
climb through ropes tied like a spi- like roll, over a big cargo net. We shine by motivating and encourag-
derweb around trees, after which then crawled through a dark, nar- ing each other to do our best.

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Swimming ClassCaylebPillay

Swimming class is a class that can swimming class would send them ers set good examples by listening
help anyone, whether you are running for their swimming gear. to the coach and showing respect,
young or old, big or small. In the The staff invested in the campers showing that whether you are
swimming class there was always by helping them to improve their young or old, you can let your light
something new to learn. It gave us swimming skills or teaching them shine.
a safe environment where we could how to stay safe in the water. Camp-
improve our swimming skills with
the help of our coach, Mrs van der
Byl, under the watchful eye of our
lifeguard, Mr Ninneman. For those
who could not swim it was the best
environment to learn.
The mini campers had their own
swimming classes which was some-
thing they were very enthusiastic
about. The slightest mention of the

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8 LYP SA 2020 Melissaand games Ninneman Through the
fun and games,
FUN bit by bit, we
were taught to
It is so much more than the name suggests be a light in this

BERGKROON | CAPE TOWN dark world.

F un and games: it is so much
than the name suggests. From
leadership to teambuilding, there
is so much to learn.

As a first-time camper, I overcame
so much and gained so many skills
that can benefit me into eternity.
Activities such as energisers, taught
me to get out of my comfort zone
and to just have fun. In one of the
teambuilding activities we had to
balance a netball ball on a bucket
and walk with it to the other side.
This showed me the importance of
working together and depending
on each other.

In the Bible games we had a lot of fun
and not only that, we also learned a
lot and it tested our knowledge. The
leadership games taught me the im-
portance of communication and to
lead by example. The theme of this
year's camp is “Let your light shine”.
In all the fun and games activities we
as campers really let our light shine
by supporting and encouraging one
another.

Through fun and games, bit by bit,
we were taught to be a light in this
dark world.

‘If you can't stand the heat, get out if you can't stand the hJanéeat...Ferreira LYP SA 2020 9
of the kitchen,’said Harry Truman. CAPE TOWN | BERGKROON
The cookout this year was the best!
We had four teams of six campers
with one staff member per team to
help us. The theme was a South Af-
rican braai (barbeque) with salads.
The teamwork was phenomenal.
Each team had a name: Team one
was Food Masters; Team two was
Braai Masters; Team three was Ra-
tatouille and Team four was Team
Yummy. The winning team was Food
Masters.
The points for each team were
awarded for the taste of the food,
teamwork, decorations on the table
and presentation. The theme of this
year's camp was to let your light
shine before men, Matthew 5:14. We
all let our light shine by helping one
another and giving others a chance
to also participate. Sbusiso said:“I en-
joyed the camp because I got to learn
how to braai and cook like a master.”
I asked one of our new campers
what they enjoyed the most of the
cookout. Megan said that she en-
joyed working with others in a team
and making potato salad for her
team.
In conclusion Lauren Nelson once
said: ‘Cooking may not add years to
your life, but it will surely add life to
your years.’

THE COOKOUT THIS YEAR
WAS THE BEST!

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Dorm lifeSothandoSokhela

I saw the boy's dorm as a very safe environment where we
could just talk about all our problems.

When I arrived at camp this year, There were dorm inspections too, which
it being my second camp, I was was not about winning or losing, but about
actually hoping that dorm life would doing your best. We tried our best to keep
be better than last year, and it was! I our place clean, a task made easier because
saw the boys dorm as a very safe en- we had more space in the dorms than we
vironment where we could just talk had last year. We improved in keeping the
about all our problems. We could talk dorm neat, because each had a job that they
to everybody. Everybody was con- were responsible for.
cerned. They would even spot the Dorm life this year can be summed up in
look on your face, and they would two words: Amazing and phenomenal!
show concern. They would see when
something was wrong, or when you
were not at your best.
The counsellors did a great job again
this year, making dorm life absolutely
phenomenal and amazing. So, dorm
life was great. We all had a busy sched-
ule during the days and at night we
got some time to talk about lessons
learned during the day. Our counsel-
lors encouraged us to enjoy life in-
stead of criticising and to encourage
each other.

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you later

catch JankoFerreira
Can anyone guess what
kind of exercise is best for
water polo players? Some of
you might guess right: yes,
pull-ups! This year water polo
was again a highlight for most
campers.
Let me explain what water
polo is. Water polo is a com-
petitive team sport played in
water between two teams.
During four quarters, the two
teams score goals by throw-
ing the ball into the oppos-
ing team's goalposts. The
team with the most goals at
the end of the game wins the
match. There are seven players
per side: six field players and
one goalkeeper. This year Mr
Michael Wallace again pre-
sented the water polo, starting
with a briefing where the rules
were explained. In Wellington’s
December heat a game of wa-
ter polo was just what the doc-
tor ordered. How often do you
get to cool down, while actu-
ally busy with a class?
At the end of the game, I didn’t
even hear what the score was,
but I do know that the yellow
team won by far. In keeping
with the camp theme of letting
your light shine, we all did this
through teamwork, leadership
and motivating each other. So,
like the goalie said to the ball:
‘Catch you later!’

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Dance Class ... Abby de Waal

"... YOU HAVE TO BE EXAMPLES God gave each one of us spe-
TO THE WORLD, BY BEING A cial talents; some of us can
TRUE CHRISTIAN OF GOD..." dance amazingly like Lizzy and
Michael, while others can sing beau-
tifully, like Yojhi. During dance class
some got to display their talents.
Social distancing restrictions posed
some challenges to the dance class,
but these were overcome by the
ingenuity of the activity directors.
Line dancing was the way to go. We
learned to do the ‘Jerusalema’, cha-
cha, salsa and other line dances.
Many of us struggled at first but
soon we all managed the moves. I
enjoyed learning these new moves.
The theme of camp this year was
being the light of the world. For
me this means that you have to be
examples to the world, by being
a true Christian of God, following
and doing God’s commandments,
being humble at all times and re-
specting everyone in the world, but
not following their bad examples.

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Christian Living
Megan Ninneman
For me as a first-time camper,
attending the Christian Liv-
ing classes was one of the best
things about camp. The Chris-
tian Living classes help you
to become better, to let your
light shine and being a living
example to your friends and
everyone in this dark world.
The ministers taught us to be
different by living a life pleas-
ing to God. They taught us life
lessons which we can apply in
our day to day lives, all referring
back to Matthew 5:14-16, so we
can remember why we were at
camp. Christian Living taught
me many lessons. My goal is now
to learn to apply these lessons
in my life and let my light shine
and glorify our Father in heaven.

The ministers taught us to be
different by living a life pleasing
to God.

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F rom late 1939 to late ...BEREALMETTEEMAYMOBEU, RARNTLODIGAHLTWSAHYISNE...
1940, the Germans
had captured a numerous
amount of countries at a
phenomenal and alarm-
ing rate. Using nothing
but speed they were able
to capture and take by
surprise and take over
much bigger and stron-
ger forces. The strategy
initially worked and al-
most won World War II in
favour of the Germans.

This same strategy that
worked for almost a year
before it began its de-
mise, can also be used
in a 10-minute game of
Capture the Flag. This
is a game that involves
plenty of running around
and dodging other people.

Why are people trying to enter into the enemy's short game of capture
capture flags in the first territory and you are the flag by overwhelm-
place? The game involves now vulnerable to be- ing your opponent.
two teams who play on a ing captured by the en- Remember to be a team
field that is split into two, emy and taken to the player and always let
each half containing two second block, known your light shine when
blocks. One empty block as the jail or prison. This you are on the field.
and one block for the is the basic method of
teams’ flags. The main ob- defence for both teams.
jective is to, as the name By using the battle prov-
suggests, capture the en- en method of speed,
emy’s flags. However, don't you can easily win a
think your job is that easy.
There is more to it than
just running to the enemy’s
flags, capturing them and
placing them in your flag
block. As soon as you cross
the middle line that sepa-
rates the two teams, you

Capture the flagThosharNaidu

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CatbaupiladuinlgtGaildeWaal "Catapult, catapault,
hit the bucket
with the ball. Catapault,

catapault, thank you staff

for it all,"

was the enthusiastic shout com-
ing from the campers. Three
hardworking teams of four made
their structure steady, employ-
ing motivation and encourage-
ment to reach their goal. There
was competition going on be-
tween the three teams to see
which team’s catapult could
hit the bucket most accurately.

"...we all shone our lights through motivation, At the end of the competition, ev-
leadership and teamwork." eryone was eager to see which of
the catapults would be victorious
 in shooting the ball the furthest
and most accurate. Team 1 and 2
had to battle the win out in sud-
den death. In the sudden death
match each team had to shoot
the ball and one of their team
players had to catch the ball four
metres away with a bucket. With
much joy and gladness, Team 2
was announced as the winners.

As Matthew 5:14-16 states, ‘Let your
light shine before men that they
may see your good works and glorify
your Father in heaven’. A way we all
shone our lights were through mo-
tivation, leadership and teamwork.

It is said that there once was a hus-
band who told his wife:‘Wow, I never
thought our son would go that far.’
The wife said: ‘Yes, the catapult is
amazing – now go get our daughter!’

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The camp kitchen is
not just where good
food is prepared,

but also lasting
friendships, plenty
of laughter & strong
bonds are formed
with the spice of

brotherly love.

LoraineFerreira Mission Accomplished

The year 2020 started With all the uncertainties the needed equipment team with passion and
as normal with every- of lockdowns and regula- and supplies arrived in boundless enthusiasm
one involved in the Living tions that covered most Cape Town. which helped to feed all
Youth Programs excited of the year, the planning Energy and hardworking the empty stomachs, and
to start making plans for could only start much hands are two concepts keep everyone healthy
the next Teen Camp, only later in the year and we with a lot of meaning for and strong … mission
to get to a stirring uncer- had to quickly put on our the LYP kitchen staff. We accomplished!
tain worldwide situation thinking hats to get the strive to provide high- We want to express our
called the COVID-19 Pan- planning and arrange- quality meals three times heartfelt gratitude to all
demic, in March 2020. ments going and move a day as well as snacks the sponsors and dona-
With all the uncertainty into action because time throughout the day as the tions we received. This
hanging over everyone’s wasn’t on our side. We teens and staff are burn- together with the staff’s
head and the “new” nor- were blessed with gener- ing a lot of energy during hard work made 2020’s
mal on their faces, plan- ous hearts who donated the activities and sum- LYP Kitchen, a cuisine to
ning started with uncer- food supplies to help us mer sun. We had a superb savour.
tainty which only led to stay within our food kitchen team that includ- The year 2020 taught us
growing faith and trust- budget. Next, we had to ed three first time camp that faith is not a feel-
ing that God will provide work with logistics which kitchen staff. The camp ing. It is a choice to trust
the outcome. was one big challenge kitchen is not just where God even when the road
To run a successful kitch- on its own. Most of the good food is prepared ahead seems uncertain.
en at the teen camp takes youth camp equipment but also lasting friend-
a lot of planning, creativ- and some kitchen sup- ships, plenty of laughter
ity, logistics, energy, gen- plies was in Gauteng and and strong bonds are
erous hearts, hardwork- needed to be transported formed with the spice of
ing hands and empty to Cape Town, but with brotherly love. We had
stomachs. God’s blessing and help- a hardworking kitchen
ing hands He provided, all

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SEASON it with LOVERonellPillay...

"The secret ingredient This expression fresh and healthy all of us will cer-
for a good tasting meal undoubtedly car- meals in order for tainly cherish for
isn't just the famous salt ries weight at camp. them to function ef- many years. Plenty of
and pepper combination; The Secret ingredi- fectively and enjoy laughter, advise and
it's also pure love." ent for a good tast- camp to the extreme. warm fellowship was
ing meal isn’t just the For the effective and at the heart of cook-
famous salt and pep- successful opera- ing.
per combination; it’s tion of the kitchen, The theme of the
also pure love. That staff and preparation camp was (Matthew
is what I experienced of meals, adequate 5:14) “You are the
in the Kitchen at the planning is of funda- light of the world.”
LYP Camp 2020. mental importance. The LYP kitchen staff
As a first-time staff Consequently, plan- in preparing and
member, I encoun- ning starts months serving delicious
tered a wide array ahead of camp. First meals truly shone
of emotions from and foremost a bal- their light by adding
excitement to appre- anced menu is com- the most essential
hension (and every- posed to meet every- ingredient, ‘Love’
thing in between). one’s daily nutritive to smiling faces and
On one hand I was requirements. happy tummies. It
ready for the chal- Then, countless cal- was truly a privilege
lenge and yet con- culations in terms of and an honor to
templating what it adequacy, balance, serve God’s lambs in
will really be like and nutrient density and this way.
if I will be able to variety is done in Anyone who consid-
handle the respon- order to stay within ers serving as a staff
sibilities. Well, the the planned budget. member or being a
moment I stepped Additional prepara- camper will certainly
into the kitchen, I felt tion and organising have an unforgetta-
right at home! Work- involves purchasing, ble experience at the
ing closely with the transportation, com- LYP Camp.
rest of the kitchen posing of kitchen
staff gave me a sense duty schedules and
of calmness and joy. substantially more.
Our principle duty is In the early mornings
to provide campers when we go about
and staff with nutri- our kitchen duties,
tional and appetizing chopping, carving,
meals, snacks and mixing and whisking,
beverages. Campers like in every kitchen,
and staff are to be sentimental memo-
refueled daily with ries were made that

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Night MarchConnorBurger

"The darkness
was everywhere,
that was the
world, and
we were the
flashing light that
everyone saw."

With much excite- tiring walk – quite uphill As we were walking along world, and we were the
ment in the air, and slippery – every- an uphill, we made a few flashing light that every-
campers gathered for one was so excited to be stops to wait to allow one saw. It was amazing
the introduction to camp walking with their friends the slower campers to how many people at the
before we set off into the catching up. catch up. We finally got end volunteered to talk
night for our very first ac- It was a very amazing to this one spot next to about how life was go-
tivity: The night march. sight to see that really the fence on a hill and we ing. We concluded our
We walked off around the tied in with the theme of all had to switch off our stories and we sang a few
dorms in the veld carrying camp. Everyone was talk- torches and Uncle Denzel hymns together in the
our torches to give some ing loudly, mingling with shone a flashing light in open air and darkness.
light in the darkness. one another and letting the complete darkness. For me, that was the very
What was most fascinat- our lights shine through That's the example that I reason I came to camp
ing to me was that ev- examples of stepping up thought that we should this year.
eryone was just excited, and helping each other. be; we should be that
although it was a long light. The darkness is ev-
erywhere, that was the

...

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As a first time staff member at ferences, could play together with My personal highlight was defi-
this year's LYP camp 2020, I so much excitement each and every nitely the Christian Living classes. I
had the privilege of working with day. Their energy was very conta- learned so much that I can use to be
the mini campers, with the help of gious! a light in this dark world.
Mrs. Linda Krause.
We played all sorts of games like On a personal note, for me as a "first Will I go back as a staff member?
soccer, indoor noodle hockey, fun timer", I learned so much about A BIG YES!
arts and craft activities and so myself—my strengths, weaknesses I'm looking forward to the LYP Teen
much more. and fears—and I overcame a few, Camp 2021!
Swimming and indoor noodle and I also learned about others
hockey was definitely the five mini around me.
campers' favourites. Our goal was
to portray the theme in each activ- ...
ity - which was to "be a light in the
world." "I LEARNED SO MUCH ABOUT
One of the challenges I experi- MYSELF. MY STRENGTHS,
enced was the different person-
alities amongst the mini campers WEAKNESSES, FEARS; I OVERCAME
and how to handle them accord- A FEW, AND ABOUT OTHERS
ingly. This we will definitely use AROUND ME."
as a stepping stone to do things
better in the future.
An overall highlight for me was how
the mini campers, with all their dif-

First time staff member
Nicky Johannes
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Have you ever heard the saying that Give me a ball
it doesn't matter how fit you are or
what size you are: Netball is liter- NetballJanéFerreira
ally for everyone? This year netball Netball is a good game that allows and it's one of my favourite sports.
was really inspiring and a lot of fun. you to shine your light by playing I'm sure you all enjoyed it as much as
Many players have grown greatly even though you might not know I did this year.
since the previous year. how to play the game or if maybe “Give me a ball! Netball!”
The object of the game is for teams you are not good at playing. You can
to pass a ball around and then to also shine your light by motivating
shoot it into the goal. During play, and uplifting others in your team.
a player with the ball can only take I've played netball since Grade-1
one step before passing the ball
withing three seconds. However,
goals can only be shot by assigned
shooting players. Each person must
know their place in the game and
know what they are allowed to do
and where they are allowed to play.
Breaking the rules will causes your
team to lose the ball.

"This year, netball was really inspiring. Many players
have grown greatly since the previous year."

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Tameca Fredericks ...

an encounter with "YOUR LIGHT CAN SHINE ANY DAY,
ANY TIME, DURING ANY ACTIVITY,
BY JUST MAKING A DIFFERENCE

WITH YOUR ACTIONS."

For me camp started First we were told some by those who shone their light by
out very interesting interesting facts about being really open to the idea of
because I did something snakes, turtles and touching the snakes. The camp-
that I never thought I bearded dragons. Then ers who went up first was a moti-
would do. I overcame my we had the opportunity vation and encouragement to the
fear of snakes, thanks to to come close to these rest. As they saw their friends
the snake show which reptiles. Some of us going close, they came up as
took place in the audito- did not want to hold or well. Many campers overcame
rium. even touch the snakes, their fear of snakes.
but were encouraged The girls dorm’s word for the day
was “encouragement”. It went re-
SNAKES ally well with events that took place
that day. Your light can shine any
day anytime during any activity by
just making a difference with your
actions.

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22 LYP SA 2020 "God gave me this
time to let my light
SoccerLindaMajola shine..."

to one day meet sport! Therefore I
my biggest soc- am very grateful
cer role model, that we had time to
Cristiano Ronaldo. play soccer here at
It is also one of my camp.
biggest dreams to God gave me this
play professional time to let my light
soccer. It is some- shine, which is also
thing that gave the theme at camp
me hope during this year. I think I
a difficult year. I speak for everyone
wanted to play when I say soccer is
soccer during the a lot of fun!
past year, but be-
cause of COVID-19
I couldn't play soc-
cer, my favourite

Soccer is the one game about letting your light
that gets me very ex- shine on the soccer field.
cited! It teaches us how to It's also about teamwork,
control the ball, and even encouragement, leader-
some of those skills that are ship and to have fun. Mr
performed by the bigger Trevor Fredericks was the
players in the world, and facilitator who taught us
very important it teaches about the game.
teamwork. But mostly it's Soccer inspires me. I hope
not only about soccer. It's

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... SbusisoNdlovu A r t s & C r a f t s

"WE WERE

INSPIRED TO KEEP

UP THE GOOD

WORK BY LETTING

OUR LIGHTS

SHINE."

Some of the one was just focus-
things that I re- ing on winning or
ally enjoyed about making the best
Arts and Crafts is keychain ever.
that it was a good In the second class,
relaxing fun activ- Patricia taught us
ity. In the first class to make survival
we were taught by bracelets using a
Mrs van der Watt new type of knot,
to make a keychain. which was quite dif-
I made a keychain ficult to master. We
with different co- kept persevering
lour beads. until we could do it,
At first I struggled to not giving in to im-
put the small beads patience.
through the string, We were inspired to
but with help from keep up the good
other campers I work by letting our
was able to put the lights shine.
beads on the chain.
That really showed
me that everyone
was letting their
light shine by help-
ing each other. No

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24 LYP SA 2020

Thando Valanti

ne of the highlights at camp came early

Oon with an abseiling adventure. Going

ABSEILINGup Table Mountain in the cable car was an
adventure in itself, rising through a cloud of

DOWN TABLE MOUNTAINmist that covered the top of the mountain

like a tablecloth.
see on top of the mountain, and the spectacular
After an initial cool early morning, the sun views.
made the mist flee and campers got to em-
brace their fears, disappearing over a 112 I learned to overcome my fears and I saw others
meter high precipice down the mountain. doing the same.
The professional facilitators of the activity
gave comprehensive safety briefings, reassur- It was fun, although I was a little bit scared and
ing all that measures were in place to keep ev- even shaking. It was beautiful on top of the
erybody safe. mountain.

The brave and the not so brave, had a chance In my heart I know I will do it again, as I learned
to show their steel, and they suceeded. Per- how to do it well and I enjoyed helping and mo-
sonally, I enjoyed it. I enjoyed all there was to tivating others to push through their fears.

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The weather was in our
favour and enthusi-
asm was in the air. The
game was getting so
much fun that Mr van
der Watt himself joined
in. The campers helped
one another a lot in
the activity by cheer-
ing for each other and
humbling themselves
by giving those who
weren’t so good second
chances.

Volley Ball The whole activity was
fun for everyone and
each and every camper
went away that day
having learnt a personal
lesson from a sport en-
joyed by all.

Xavier Benyani

"...this year it reached a new level..."

Volleyball is en- Campers made a
joyed here at point of paying at-
camp year after tention to him, which
year, but this year it could be seen in the
reached a new level long run when they
with the campers. got the ball shooting
What makes volley- over the net. After
ball a fun sport is the some training shots,
fact that it is a team we headed off to the
sport. field.
With the first volley- We were divided into
ball class, Mr Ryan two teams of 6 and
van der Watt ex- then the game be-
plained the rules to gan.
us and demonstrat-
ed the three basic
shooting techniques.

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IndoorNoodleHockey
Mnqobi Majola

The indoor noodle hockey was a
fun, tiring and enjoyable game.
In indoor noodle hockey there is
a lot of running, fun and bond-
ing. Staff members also joined the
game by playing a staff vs. camp-
ers game. Campers came out tops
and everyone had so much fun.
The game doesn’t always go as you
expect. The one time I scored a goal
not even 20 seconds into the game,
but that match ended up in a draw!
I tried to let my light shine by be-
ing a good sport. When we lost
and the opposition won, I looked
the winning team in the eye
and said: “Good game, thanks!”

"I tried to let my light shine
by being a good sport."

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Sonny,
Jazzy,
Funky,
Crazy,

you can't be lazy

Sonny,
Jazzy,
Funky,
Fresh,

In Xbox dance

just do your best

‘S onny, Jazzy, Funky, Crazy
Xbox dance, you can't be
lazy!’

In Xbox dance, one has to fol- xboxOliviaBurger
low the onscreen characters' DANCE
moves to earn points. The better
you follow, the better you score.
The four ‘internationally re-
nowned’ judges scored each
participant on skill, enthusiasm
and support from their team.
Some peoples’ moves surprised
everyone and some people even
realise their talent for dancing!
Xbox dancing is an activ-
ity that can be enjoyed by ev-
eryone, including the mini-
campers and even senior staff.
The way that you can let you
light shine in Xbox dance is by
cheering on your teammates
and showing ongoing support,
whether you win or lose the
game. Xbox dance was really fun,
and I hope to do it again next year.

‘Sonny, Jazzy, Funky, Fresh
In Xbox dance just do your best!’

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28 LYP SA 2020 ...

Ultimate Frisbee is the best "YOU CANNOT JUST
game you can play! When FOCUS ON YOURSELF,
playing the game, you have to YOU MUST HAVE FUN!"
catch the Frisbee crocodile style.
Ultimate Frisbee is a very enjoy- Two team compete against each lowed to be too close to the per-
able game and you learn to work other and team members pass son you are defending.
in a team. For the game to be fun the Frisbee to each other, with the Playing in a team allows you to let
and the team to be successful you other team defending. You have your light shine by being fair to
have to pass the frishbee to your to pass the Frisbee within 10 sec- each other and by motivating one
team mates. One should also focus onds, otherwise your team loses another.
to be fair to everyone in your team possession. You are also not al-
so that they don't feel left out. You
cannot just focus on yourself, you
must be a team player and must
have fun!

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Lawdi Ferreira he theme of campT "You are the light of the world. A city that is set on
a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do they light a lamp and
put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, and it gives ...
light to all who are in the house. Let your light so shine
before men, that they may see your good works and "GOD HAS CALLED YOU OUT OF THE
glorify your father in heaven." DARKNESS INTO HIS MARVELLOUS

This theme was carried throughout camp and the LIGHT" 1 PETER 2:9
daily Christian Living Classes and presented by Messrs.
Peter Nathan, Lawdi Ferreira, Patrick Wallace and Ryan van
der Watt.
The theme slotted in well with the times we live in where
the world is covered in spiritual darkness. Many people
have lost hope in the midst of a world pandemic, and they
are looking for light, hope and solutions to their problems.
Our young people are facing tremendous challenges and
the use of social media has become one of Satan’s main
tools to target young minds; trying to pull them into dark-
ness. According to research, social media has become a
massive part of our modern culture and is one of the main
causes of depression and suicide among young people.
Many of these platforms manipulate users by using algo-
rithms that encourage addiction to their platforms. This is
something that parents and teens need to carefully con-
sider.
There is a spirit being that the Bible calls “the prince of the
power of the air,” and he is directing “the course of this
world” (Eph 2:2). He is the prince of darkness and the one
deceiving the whole world (Rev 12:9).
Christ explained that the lamp of the body is the eye (Mat
6:22). The "lamp" that He was referring to is your vision, it
is where you have your eyes focused on, and it is where you
have your attention.
There are two very different walks of life. Our modern value
system and standards of the world is becoming more and
more conflicting with God’s way of life. We live in times
where society “calls evil good, and good evil” and where
they “put darkness for light, and light for darkness” (Isa
5:20). We as followers of Christ, which includes our young
people, are called to be a light for others. Our teens and
young people have the opportunity to be an example to
other young people, even though some might dislike you
and make fun of you.
By turning on a light or by lighting a candle, darkness dis-
appears. This is a simple law of physics which is also a
spiritual law, that light and darkness do not occupy the
same space at the same time.
God has “called you out of darkness into His marvellous
light” (1 Pet 2:9). When we keep walking in that light by
being obedient to God’s law of love, His commandments
(John 14:15, 21; John 15:10; 2 John 1:6), then we can rest
assured that Satan and his demons cannot tolerate the
spiritual light of God's Spirit and the Truth and all our fears,
worries and sadness disappear (2 Tim 1:7).
Keep on walking in the light of the Truth. Use every Sab-
bath to reflect back on the past week to ensure that you
remain steadfast in that light and to ensure that God’s light
is shining through you (Phil 2:5; Gal 2:20). Never let the
darkness of this world dim your light. Keep shining! Stay
bright because the world needs your light!

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FINAL WORD

Mr. Peter Nathan

Thanks to campers and staff members for all the memories of camp 2020. It was a great camp that even
an old timer like myself can remember with great pleasure.
It’s been a great exercise reviewing the effort that has gone into the production of this magazine.
The articles, the layout and design of the magazine are something that should make each of you
contributors very pleased. Well done to all. Those contributions are a real means of letting your light
shine in this darkened world.
Camp has clearly shown you that being a light also means you can do enjoyable things. How many of
you had ever thought of doing abseiling before? There are plenty of other activities that you can try.
And then to hone your skills in other sports that we do year after year is great as well. To learn good
sportsmanship and teamwork is essential. True teamwork is a great example of outgoing concern
that causes your light to shine brightly. Likewise, learning to be humble in victory and gracious in
defeat, as one person put it, is a great way to let our light shine. We set an example for people to
note, as those qualities are so lacking in this world where so many care only about themselves.
We need to be constantly aware of being light bringers to those around us. A situation I expe-
rienced highlights this well. Many years ago, as a Regional Director, I visited the congregation
in the city in which I had grown up. In discussing matters with the Pastor, he mentioned a new
person who would be attending services that Sabbath. When he described the person and
where she lived, I immediately knew who it was. It was the lady who ran the front office of the
Chartered Accountants where I had worked for several years in my late teen-age and early
twenties. Yes, I also was young once! My question was what sort of example I had set and
whether my conduct in those days had been positive. Like you campers, I wasn’t baptised
at that time, but my parents were in the church and I knew a lot about what the church
believed. So, was my meeting her again, by now in the context of the church, going to
produce positive or negative reactions? What sort of light had I shined back then. It all
worked out well. I wasn’t one of the young men who came in on Monday mornings
hungover from the weekend.
Being a light to the world is not just a thing for camp, but something to be part of our
everyday life.
So well done everyone and thanks especially to Patricia Wallace for putting this
magazine together, a memento of a time you can reflect on with pleasure and
satisfaction.
See you again at Camp 2021.

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