7th CUTTING EDGE LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE 2024 in HONGKONG .... may I have more info , pls! (Letters & Info Packs)
Dear ITP Eagles and Friends,
In a little over a month, we will see each other in the beautiful bustling city of HONGKONG. Our 7th Cutting Edge Conference was held here last year. We are so excited to be back for this gathering and we look forward to walking the streets of Hongkong with you again. Here are additional information to add to the earlier info packs…
A. CONFERENCE THEME: “SEND ME!”
B. REGISTRATION: Official conference registration is on NOVEMBER 27 from 10 am to 12 pm. Conference materials will be handed out to all participants. Registration area will be on the 8th floor where the conference hall is. Our HongKong team led by Ptrs. Tony and Diosy Mendoza will be around to welcome you on registration day. During the registration, we will also be doing a photo and video shoot.
C. CUTTING EDGE LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE PROGRAM
CONFERENCE. PROGRAM
NOVEMBER 27 WEDNESDAY
(10am to 6pm)
CONFERENCE REGISTRATION
(10am – 12pm segment)
MEET & GREET
REGISTRATION and DISTRIBUTION of Conference Materials
PHOTO SHOOT and VIDEO SESSIONS
START OF CONFERENCE
(1pm - 6pm segment)
WELCOME CELEBRATION
OFFICIAL OPENING
OPENING PRAYER
PRAISE AND WORSHIP
CONCEPT PRESENTATION: CUTTING EDGE LEADERSHIP
PRAISE AND WORSHIP
MESSAGE 1: LEAD TO INSPIRE
SPECIAL DANCE NUMBER:
MESSAGE 2: RAISING UP THE NEXT GENERATION OF LEADERS
PRAISE AND WORSHIP CELEBRATION
ANNOUNCEMENTS & HK INSTRUCTIONS
FELLOWSHIP
CONFERENCE PROGRAM
NOVEMBER 28 THURSDAY
(9 am to 12 pm segment)
CALL TO WORSHIP
OPENING PRAYER
PRAISE & WORSHIP
TESTIMONY: LEADERSHIP IN TIMES OF PERSECUTION
SONG OF RESPONSE
CE Snippet # 1 CAPACITY BUILDING (Leadership Dev’t. / A Sense of Purpose)
SONG NUMBER
MESSAGE 3: RISK-TAKING LEADERSHIP FOR THE GOSPEL
PRAISE & WORSHIP
CORPORATE PRAYER
>> LUNCH BREAK <<
(1pm to 6pm segment)
PRAISE & WORSHIP
CE Snippet # 2 ORGANIZATION DEV’T (Church Strengthening /Embracing Identity)
SONG NUMBER
MESSAGE 4: STAYING COMMITTED TO YOUR GOALS
SONG OF RESPONSE
MESSAGE 5: RAISING THE BAR ON LEADERSHIP.
PRAISE & WORSHIP
AWARDING CEREMONIES (Awarding of Free Plane Tickets + Faith Game Winners & Honorariums)
PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING
CLOSING PRAISE CELEBRATION (
GROUP PICTURE
CONFERENCE PROGRAM
NOVEMBER 29 FRIDAY
(9am to 12 pm segment)
CALL TO WORSHIP.
PRAISE & WORSHIP
MESSAGE 6: THE HEART FOR MISSION OF A WORSHIP LEADER
SPECIAL SONG NUMBER
CE Snippet # 3 CAPITAL MOBILIZATION (Fund Generation)
PRAYER for Provisions & Blessings
MESSAGE 7: MAKING A MEANINGFUL DIFFERENCE
SONG OF RESPONSE
CORPORATE PRAYER
>> LUNCH BREAK <<
(1pm to 6pm segment)
PRAISE & WORSHIP
CE Snippet # 4 VOLUNTEER MGMT (Church Mobilization)
PRESENTATION OF GMC LEADERS
SPECIAL MISSION SONG NUMBERS
MESSAGE 8: NO HOLDING BACK!
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
MESSAGE 9: SEND ME!
LORD’S SUPPER
SONG OF RESPONSE: “I Believe I Can Fly!”
CLOSING SONG; “We Will Bless the World!”
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
CORPORATE PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING
CLOSING PRAISE CELEBRATION
--- END OF CONFERENCE ---
D. INVITATION LETTERS * OTHER DOCUMENTS
Those who are joining the conference coming from countries required to secure an entry visa, 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. Sis. Kathy Merencillo will assist you on the matter.
A set of travel documents, certifications, documentary proof of the conference event in Hongkong, 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 HongKong and Macau. . 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 of the posts 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: Ptr. Jules Ostan . He will be assisted by the following: Hannah Deborah Abuan, Ptr. Tony Mendoza, Sis Ana Tuquero, Ning Insauriga, and Dr. John Duong. For the Vietnamese participants, Dr. john Duong will provide the translation.. Sis Ning Insauriga will oversee the translation services for Bahasa speaking participants.
3. Designated Area: The last rows at the back, close to the posts, 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 HONGKONG
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 Hongkong 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 HongKong are requested to help others with their accommodation needs. So far, our HongKong host have offered his church for free on a bunk style accommodation but for a very limited number. Our office staff will be coordinating with your GMC leaders as soon as they receive news or accommodation status updates .
The hotels near the venue don’t come cheap. The cheaper hotels are mostly in the downtown area. 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 visited HongKong last year are somewhat familiar already with good and budget friendly accommodation options. You may consult them directly. We will announce the names of those who could assist in searching for the best place to stay in the area. Since our conference will be held in the Kwun Tong area, please use this as your reference in choosing the hotel you’ll stay on. The Tsim Sha Tsui , Nathan Road and Northpoint areas have budget hotels options though travel time to the venue may take around half an hour by train or 10 minutes by taxi. 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 in places you will be visiting. If you are coming as a group, this could be a really good cheap option.
Prices would range from P800 + to P1400 per days stay. Booking sites that offer backpackers and dormitory style rooms will appear when you inquire from Google “Dormitory style accommodations in Tsim Sha Tsui or Northpoint Hongkong” 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’ll 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 asking around for rented (AirBnb) apartments or homes where we could have groups stay in the same place. Our HongKong 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 TRAINING
1. ACCESS 2 DATES : November 30 to December 4, 2024
2. VENUES & ACTIVITIES – a. Nov 30, Dec 2 & Dec 4 trainings will be held in the same conference venue – The Wave.
b. December 1 Sunday was designated for Sunday worship, church visitations and outdoor ministry activities.
c.. December 3 is for a whole day mission exposure trip to MACAU and a ministry visit to our team there.
3. ACCESS 2 BRIEFINGS: Meeting schedule will be announced in the GMC/Conference group chat. It is important for all Access 2 participants to join the briefing so they would know their group assignments and be informed of the Access 2 program and itinerary.
4. TRANSPORTATION FROM HONGKONG TO MACAU. We are chartering several buses to bring all participants from our conference venue to the famous Ruins of St Paul’s in Macau. Departure from Hong Kong to Macau will be on December 3. Those who are not part of the Access 2 group but would like to join the trip to Macau need to inform Sis Kathy Merencillo for seat reservation.
H. PRE & POST CONFERENCE ACTIVITIES
We will be discussing on our next Info Pack the Pre and Post Conference activities – with ministry opportunities and 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 HongKong as well as those who will joining the Macau and /or Mainland China trip. 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 fourth, will be posted a few days from now.
Looking forward to seeing you in HongKong!
Blessings,
Ptr Gani Sison
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