Sending our Thanks Across the Miles

In 2017 we were informed that a music camp would be held in California in 2018 and that we were invited to come. We were very happy that a door had opened for us to meet with young people who live in other parts of the world and to praise God together! We didn’t even imagine that besides playing music and singing together, we would experience a camaraderie with the youth and brethren. All of us gained unforgettable experiences which will remain in our hearts forever. We are thankful for this opportunity to the Lord, to all the brethren in Moriah Heights, California, and to all those who supported us.

Noemi Babai

I am thankful to God for that life-changing experience, for I was able to go some places that I had never expected to see with my own eyes. The camp was a blessing to me both musically and spiritually. It was there I truly learned to trust in God. When I came home, some people told me that my relationship with the Lord had improved. The sermons that we heard were very encouraging for me. What I liked the most were the morning worships when young people shared about their conversions. This helped me to confirm my decision to be baptized. Now I can freely talk about my faith to others.

Dora Balint

When our plane was taking off, I suddenly became teary-eyed as I realized what a wonderful experience was happening to me—I was flying to a far-away California. I was thankful I had the opportunity to visit Sr. Ellen White’s home and it had a positive effect on me. We can be thankful for her writings which were given to us as a gift from God. I felt ashamed that we didn’t appreciate the hard work that was done for us many years ago. The music camp had lifted me up musically and spiritually. I am thankful to the Lord for the privilege to be there.

Kata and Eszter Beno

The music camp became one of the most decisive experiences of my life. We made new friends and came closer to our dear God. The personal testimonies which were shared by young people made a strong impression on me. Beside practicing a lot, we also had time for friendships, team building games, hikes, and sightseeing. As the fruit of our hard work we could take part in the concert. I’d like to thank our hosts who took care of us with parental love.

Bence Bodnar

I would first like to say thanks to those who had worked for us to have so many wonderful experiences and helped us visit many beautiful places. I thank the Lord that I could be there to praise Him by playing music and also meet many young people. During camp my clarinet playing improved and I also came closer to the Lord. I enjoyed hearing the young people sharing their testimonies every day. This gave me spiritual strength. It’s been three months since we were in California, but when our youth in Hungary get together, they love to talk about the great experiences they had there.

Anna Kaknics

We got a wonderful opportunity this summer to go to the music camp in California. I really liked playing music, and listening to the beautiful experiences the young people shared during worships. During this camp, I got closer to the Lord and I always felt He was with us. I appreciated very much the love and hospitality of all the local youth and brethren.

Johanna Banyai

I gained many good experiences at music camp—how to respect each other, to be on time, and how to play well in the orchestra. It impressed me how nice and caring the brethren were to us! My favorite part was the musical rehearsal. The sermons were great and touched my heart. As I was listening to them, I started thinking about the importance of reading God’s word, which had never happened to me before. I also better understood the meaning of faith, why worldly things are harmful and why rules are important in our lives. Everything was great, and I will remember this camp my whole life! To God be the glory!

Fanni Raboczki

The music camp was a great blessing to me. Beside enjoying and playing the wonderful music, I was able to make an important decision in my life. I heard so many experiences from the youth about their baptism. Thank God, we had time to talk about it and to learn about His laws. When I arrived home from California, I felt that it was God’s plan for me to go to California and meet the youth and brethren there. Their experiences were an answer to my questions, and I was baptized in September.

Adam Toth

I am thankful to the Lord that I could take part in the NCC music camp. I especially enjoyed visiting the home of Sr. White. Since then, I feel closer to her in my heart. Her writings touch my soul in a deeper way. It was very nice to get to know other young people at the music camp, to listen to their experiences, and to be encouraged in the faith.

Annamaria Toth

We had great time at the music camp and I made new friends, which was easy, because everyone was kind and open-hearted. I would like to thank the brethren for their hospitality and caring love. I gained many wonderful experiences and learned that we are able to do anything with God.

Mate Toth

Looking back at the music camp I have many good memories. I really liked, that beside practicing music, we learned about the plan of redemption. The testimonies by the youth touched me the most and were very spiritually uplifting. The musical level to be achieved was high, and we met it by having many rehearsals. I am grateful for my new friends, for the beautiful places we visited, and for the warm-hearted brothers and sisters we met.

Oliver Toth

I am very glad I could take part in the music camp in California for the second time. I again felt the love of our brethren and their enthusiasm for music. The discipline and the organization of the music camp were a blessing to me. I felt the Lord blessed our efforts so that we were able to give a quality concert with His help.

Rebeka Toth

This summer I was blessed to take part in the NCC music camp. At the time I went through some difficulties, but the testimonies I heard every morning encouraged me. As I was listening God’s message through the youth, I felt that every word was spoken personally to me. The worships helped me to learn to trust more in my heavenly Father. I believe all of us were inspired by the music that we learned in the choir and orchestra. The song that I really liked was: “There is strength in the name of the Lord.”

Helena Rea Toth

It was great to experience the love of our brethren at the music camp, even though we didn’t know each other before. It was very uplifting to work together for two weeks for a noble purpose. I was glad to hear other young people’s testimonies with the Lord and to be a part of this program where all praised the Lord together.

Viktor Toth

I am thankful to the Lord that I was able to go to the music camp in California and that I could play with such a great group of young people.

Reka Varga

I enjoyed so much all the moments at music camp. It enriched my life with many great experiences, and I was able to meet wonderful young people. I felt the Lord’s care during the whole camp, and during our trip.

Timea Varga

I thank all who helped the Hungarian youth attend and participate in this camp. I am very grateful to the Lord that I could spend such a beautiful vacation with all of you. I had very nice experiences that I will always keep in my memory. In the mornings, when I go to school, I think of the wonderful memories that we had together. When I look at some of the photos, they always cheer me up.