The Northern Thailand District recently finished its biennial Nazarene Family Camp. Hundreds of Nazarenes from 17 churches gathered March 28 to 31 in the Banmai Maekon village to celebrate their common bond in Christ.

Missionaries Collin and Shireen Elliot were the keynote speakers and shared messages on holiness. Attendees expressed great joy in hearing the teaching on entire sanctification as they had never heard it before and found it practical for their daily lives.

During the afternoons, Shireen met with the women and brought messages from the Bible. This was the first time the women’s group had a special speaker and they did not want the meetings to end.

One of the meeting’s highlights was the celebration of the baptism of 11 believers.

"This truly brought joy to the week as these new believers celebrated their commitment to Christ," said Sam Yangmi, a missionary to Thailand.

Special music groups from Myanmar and Thailand joined the Lahu choir groups from each village, making the atmosphere more festive.

The district Nazarene Youth International also conducted their meeting in the church under the supervision of 10 Bible college students who volunteered to lead the youth groups.

As the camp came to a close, district and local churches raised $7,428 for the event.

“This is one way we are learning to make Christlike disciples among our Lahu people,” District Superintendent Lasoe said.

Lasoe extends heartfelt gratitude on behalf of the Northern Thailand District for those who prayed for the success of the event and for the generosity of those who contributed.

--Church of the Nazarene Asia-Pacific Region