NJAUMC Asian American Summer Camp

On July 3 and 4th, I spent two unforgettable days at the NJAUMC Asian Camp held at Camp Wrightwood in Southern California. It was a vibrant, faith focused space where this year 70+ youth (both middle school and high school aged) connected, reflected, grew spiritually in a community and had a lot of fun doing it. I also had the privilege of being with 16 amazing campers from Wesley UMC and Buena Vista UMC as I escorted them from Asian Camp, to the Ontario Airport and back to San Jose. The theme of this year’s camp was "Kaleidoscope – Ever Changing, Endless Possibilities," and it reminded us that every person and action is a unique part in God’s larger design.  It was humbling to witness how the campers’ diverse experiences contributed to one another’s faith journeys!

Asian Camp Pastors: From left to right: Rev. Keith - West LA, Rev. Allison Mark - Faith UMC in LA, Rev. Rae Kim - Aldersgate, Rev. John - Wesley, Rev. Ki Tae Choi - Centenary Los Angeles.

Closing Asian Camp Worship night.

Ready to go home! Boarding the plane with 16 kids.