This year, 150 Calvarites crossed the Causeway to Johor Bahru for Calvary AG’s biennial church camp—a sacred pause in the busyness of life to grow deeper together in Christ.
Centred on the theme “From Roots to Fruits” (Ephesians 3:17–19), the camp drew inspiration from the Pando Tree, a grove of aspen trees in Utah. Though they appear as individual trees above ground, beneath the surface they share one vast root system—making them one of the largest living organisms on earth. It’s a beautiful picture of God’s kingdom: though we may seem like separate individuals, we are connected at the roots through shared godly values and the love of Christ, drawing life and strength from Him and one another.
Our camp speaker, Ps Daniel Foo (former Senior Pastor of Bethesda Bedok-Tampines Church), led four transformational sessions exploring how to live a Christ-empowered life: the Word-empowered life, the Spirit-empowered life, and the love-empowered life. His teachings called us to confront the flesh, depend wholly on God, and embrace our identity as priests and kings for His service.
The camp also became a tapestry of intergenerational unity. From children to seniors, campers prayed and worshiped side by side, encouraging one another to grow deeper roots so they might bear fruit for God’s glory. We were especially blessed to be joined by Nepali brothers from our mission partner in Johor Bahru, a glimpse of how God’s kingdom transcends borders and cultures.
One of the most moving moments came during the final night service. As the Spirit moved, campers responded to a powerful call to return to the Father’s heart. Tears flowed as waves of healing and love covered past wounds and realigned hearts to God’s purpose.
The retreat concluded with an anchor service where Ps Timothy Eu, Senior Pastor of Calvary AG, led the congregation in a prayer of final commitment. Calvarites stood in solidarity, lifting each other before God and declaring their desire for Him to complete the good work He had begun.
This year’s camp was more than just an event; it was a reminder that while we long to see fruit in our lives, we must not neglect the roots. As we anchor ourselves in Christ’s love and in unity with His people, the fruit will surely follow—in His time, for His glory.
