This message, shared by alumni of Cairn, The CNOB Synod's Summer Camp in Baysville, ON, is a story-based reflection on the theme of light. The author begins with a personal anecdote about a nighttime walk at camp, where a failed flashlight highlights the difficulty of navigating in darkness. This personal experience sets the stage for a spiritual analogy.

The message then transitions to the biblical narrative, portraying God sending Jesus as "the light of the world" to guide humanity out of spiritual darkness. It emphasizes how Jesus's ministry and the subsequent spread of his teachings by his followers brought forth a pervasive light.

The core of the message invites several camp alumni to share stories of their own experiences at Cairn, focusing on how camp fostered "light" through transformation, guidance, community, and sharing faith. The message then concludes by reiterating the biblical teaching that we are all called to be "the light of the world," reflecting God's brilliance and continuing Jesus's ministry.

This teaching was preached by the Camp alumni at Knox Presbyterian Church in Oakville, Ontario, Canada, on the Seventh Sunday of Easter June 1st, 2025.

Associated Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16 (NIRV)