14TH EAST ASIA REGIONAL CONFERENCE 2024 IN MALAYSIA .... may I have more info , pls! (Letters & Info Packs)
Dear ITP Eagles, Partners and Friends,
In less than a month, we will see each other in the beautiful bustling city of Kuala Lumpur. The last time that we did a conference here was YEAR 2018 . We are so excited to be back for this gathering and we look forward to walking the streets of KL with you. Here are additional information to add to the first info pack…
A. CONFERENCE THEME: “THE TIME IS NOW!”
B. REGISTRATION: Official conference registration is on MARCH 25, 2024 from 1 pm to 2pm. Conference materials will be handed out to all participants. Registration area will be at the entrance area of the conference hall. Our IT office and Malaysia team led by Sis. Herlyn Babunas and Sis Kathy Merencillo will be around to welcome you on registration day. During the registration, we will also be doing a photo and video shoot.
C. 14th EAST ASIA REGIONAL CONFERENCE 2024 PROGRAM
PROGRAM
MARCH 25 Monday 1pm to 5pm
1:00 – 2:00 REGISTRATION & DISTRIBUTION OF CONFERENCE MATERIALS
2:00 – 5:00 OFFICIAL WELCOME
OPENING PRAYER
VIDEO: Introducing: 14th EARC in MALAYSIA
PRAISE & WORSHIP
COUNTRY PRESENTATION:
SPECIAL NUMBER
HISTORY of EAST ASIA CONFERENCES & WINDOWS TO THE WORLD EXPOSITION
Introduction of the Speaker
MESSAGE: “ENERGIZING THE BELIEVERS FOR GLOBAL MISSIONS”
PRAYER OF RESPONSE:
PRAISE TIME
SPECIAL DANCE NUMBER
VIDEO : IMIT
MESSAGE: “IMIT”: OUR ESSENCE & RELEVANCE IN THE END TIMES
CORPORATE PRAYER TIME
PRAISE CELEBRATION TIME
HOUSEKEEPING INSTRUCTIONS
FELLOWSHIP/ NETWORKING / PHOTO OPS
MARCH 26 Tuesday 8am to 5pm
8:00 – 12:00 OPENING PRAYER
PRAISE & WORSHIP
INTRODUCTION OF THE SPEAKER
MESSAGE: ”COURAGE TO STAND UP FOR THE FAITH”
SPECIAL SONG NUMBER
W2W PRESENTERS
VIETNAM & CHINA: Life of a Missionary in a Communist World (Sis. Ana Tuquero & Sis. Juliet Brines)
PRAYER FOR VIETNAM & CHINA
SPECIAL NUMBER
10:15 –10: 30 BREAK TIME w/ intermission nos.
Introduction of the Speaker
MESSAGE: “DARE TO TAKE THE HARD PATH”
SONG OF RESPONSE
W2W PRESENTER:
THAILAND: “Advancing the Faith in Sodom & Gomorrah
PRAYER for THAILAND
SPECIAL SONG NUMBER
12PM to 1PM LUNCH TIME M
1:00 – 5:00 PRAISE TIME
Introduction of the Speaker
MESSAGE: “BOLDNESS TO ENTER THE LIONS DEN”
W2W Presenter:
HONGKONG: Mission Opportunities in Challenging Times
INDONESIA: Pioneering Ministries to the Unreached
PRAYER FOR INDONESIA
SPECIAL SONG NUMBER
3:15 – 3: 30 BREAK TIME w/Intermission Nos
PRAISE TIME
Introduction of the Speaker
MESSAGE: “BREATHING FIRE TO THE CHURCH”
SONG OF RESPONSE
AWARDING & RECOGNITION
- “BY FAITH” WINNERS
- RECOGNITION: Multi Media Dept.
- AWARDING: Free Plane Tickets & Conference Registration Awardees
THANKSGIVING PRAYER
PRAISE CELEBRATION TIME
5:00 – … GROUP PICTURE
MARCH 27 Wednesday 8am to 5pm
8:00 – 12:00 PRAISE & WORSHIP
MESSAGE: “Advancing the Kingdom of God Thru Worship”
SPECIAL SONG NUMBER
W2W Presenter:
CAMBODIA: Integrating Worship and Missions in a Cross-Cultural Setting
SPECIAL SONG NUMBER
10:15 – 10:30 BREAK TIME w/ intermission nos.
Video: Global Filipino Dream
Introduction of the Speaker
MESSAGE: “Strength to Carry On Amidst Challenges to the Faith”
SONG OF RESPONSE
W2W PRESENTER:
MALAYSIA: Identifying The Right Ministry in a Foreign Setting
PRAYER for MALAYSIA
SPECIAL SONG NUMBER
12PM to 1PM LUNCH TIME .
1:00 – 5:00 PRAISE & WORSHIP
Introduction of the Speaker
MESSAGE: “Cultivate the Passion and Commitment to Spread the Gospel to the Nations”
IT HIGHLIGHT MINISTRY PRESENTATION : GLOBAL MISSION CENTERS
MOBILIZATION CHALLENGE: “LET’S BUILD THE WALL … TOGETHER”
CORPORATE PRAYER for the GMC’S & IT’s Global Mobilization Dream
3:15 – 3: 30 BREAK TIME
VIDEO: GET READY
PRAISE TIME
SPECIAL DANCE NUMBER:
MESSAGE: “IT’S OUR TIME!”
LORD’S SUPPER
CLOSING PRAYER
CELEBRATION SONGS
--- END OF CONFERENCE ---
D. INVITATION LETTERS * OTHER DOCUMENTS
Those who are joining the conference coming from countries that are required to secure an entry visa to visit Malaysia and Singapore, may request for an official letter of invitation from our office. The document will be sent online. We just need to get the email address of the person requesting the document. Kathy Merencillo will assist you on the matter.
A set of travel documents, certifications, documentary proof of the conference event in Malaysia, etc. will be sent to all conference participants. We advise that each document be printed out or saved on your mobile phone folders to ensure that you have them in your possession at all times. You must have it ready when demanded by the immigration officers and use it as a reference guide on your stay in Malaysia and Singapore . Each set of document will be explained during your Pre departure briefings.
E. LANGUAGE TRANSLATION SERVICES
1. Language: We will provide English translations of Tagalog (Filipino) messages. Vietnamese, Chinese and Bahasa (Indonesia & Malaysia) translations of Tagalog/ English messages will depend entirely on the availability of translators.
The translators will only be able to provide the gist, or the substance /essence of the message being conveyed and not a word for word translation. The translators will not be standing up on the stage with the speakers. They will be at the back row portion of the hall and will speak thru a wireless translation equipment to talk to the non- Tagalog/Filipino participants.
2. Translators: We have a team of missionaries who are assigned to take turns in providing the translation service. The lead translator is: Jules Ostan . He will be assisted by the following: Hannah Deborah Abuan, Dr. Tony Mendoza, Dr. John Duong , Sis Ana Tuquero, Ning Insauriga, Dr. John Duong will handle the translation needs of the Vietnamese participants. Sis Ning Insauriga will oversee the translation services for Bahasa speaking participants.
3. Designated Area: The last row at the back will seat all foreign nationals who will need translation service, since it will be the closest to the translator and will offer less audio signal distortion. Headphones and receiving devices will be entrusted to each one and must be returned immediately to the translator after use. Our wireless transmitters are limited and we can only serve 30 individuals at a time.
4. Wireless Equipment: A wireless headset will be provided per individual. Our wireless equipment setup can serve only 30 individuals at a time. Please look for Kathy Merencillo or Jerald Sinsay if you know anyone who would be needing this service, please inform and assist them to the designated staff.
F. ACCOMODATIONS IN MALAYSIA
Conference participants are responsible for their own lodging. For this conference we could choose our own accommodation based on our budget and preference. We have also requested our Malaysia team to look around for possible free hosting accommodations to help those who are financially challenged. As soon as we get confirmation from them, we will inform all of you right away. Those who have church networks here in Malaysia are requested to help others with their accommodation needs. Our office staff will be coordinating with your GMC leaders as soon as they receive news or accommodation status updates .
There are a good number of hotels in the KL area that are reasonably priced. There are literally hundreds of lodging options available for you to choose from ranging from backpackers type of accommodation to starred hotels. A big number of missionaries who took their Access 2 in KL last year are somewhat familiar already with good and budget friendly accommodation options. Always consider the location of the conference before you finalize your hotel booking. If you choose a hotel because of its cheap price but is more than an hour’s travel to the conference venue, then you’ll probably wind up spending more and be more stressed.
There are budget hotels that offer dormitory style rooms (6 beds per room) that offer better priced accommodations and are ideally located to places you will be visiting including the conference venue. If you are coming as a group, this could be a really good cheap option. Booking sites that offer backpackers and dormitory style rooms will appear when you inquire from Google “Dormitory style accommodations in Kuala Lumpur” Hostelworld.com is the preferred booking site for budget, backpackers, dorm type style accommodations. If you prefer to stay in private rooms, there are hundreds of hotels available to choose from in booking sites like Agoda.com or Booking.com with a wide range of prices depending on the category of the hotel.
You may want to check first in the map the proximity of the hotel to our actual conference venue. We advise that you evaluate each hotel at their respective websites before you make your decision. Go to Google and simply type the name of the hotel and you will be directed to their sites. Room bookings can be done online directly at their websites or at hotel booking sites like Booking.Com, Agoda.Com, TripAdvisor.com, Hostelworld.com, etc …
If you still have a difficult time locating a place to stay in during the conference, you may join your GMC group that will be assisted by our office team. We are still trying to identify rented (AirBnb) apartments or homes where we could have groups stay in the same place. Our Malaysia team is still on the lookout for additional church and dormitory options.
We will still provide accommodation updates on our next Info Pack.
G. ACCESS 2 IN SINGAPORE
1. ACCESS 2 DATES : March 28 to April 1, 2024
2. SINGAPORE VENUE– CHANGI BETHANY CHURCH
694 Upper Changi Rd. E, Singapore
3. ACCESS 2 BUDGET – Php 7,000 covers food for 5 days (March 28 to April1 ) – breakfast, lunch and dinner, bus transportation from Kuala Lumpur to Singapore,
4. ACCESS 2 BRIEFINGS: Meeting schedule will be announced in the GMC group chat. It is important for all Access 2 participants to join the briefing to be included in the groupings and be informed of the necessary instructions for the Access 2 program.
5. TRANSPORTATION FROM KUALA LUMPUR TO SINGAPORE . We are chartering several buses to bring all ACCESS 2 participants from Malaysia to Singapore. Departure from Malaysia will be at the CenterStage, PETALING JAYA to Changi Bethany Church in Singapore will be on March 29 at 8am. Those who are not part of the Access 2 group but would like to join the trip to Singapore need to look for a different group to join to. The group will be able to provide service to ACCESS 2 participants only.
H. PRE & POST CONFERENCE ACTIVITIES
We will be discussing on our next Info Pack the Pre and Post Conference activities – with optional tours to special sites. Missionaries in Training who signed up for Access 2 will follow an itinerary set by our Access 2 Evaluators Team.. The rest will have their options open to any trips or activities in MALAYSIA as well as those who will joining the SNGAPORE leg. We will be presenting suggestions on good places to go to and activities to do on our next posting.
That’s it for now !! Another info pack, the third, will be posted a few days from now.
Looking forward to walking with you in the exciting streets of MALAYSIA & SINGAPORE…
Blessings,
Ptr Gani Sison
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