In 1 Timothy 2:3-4, Scripture states that the will of God is for everyone to be saved and to come to the knowledge of His truth. Yet, in many parts of the world, there are whole communities without easy access to resources that would help them to know God personally. Many of us have a calling for the indigenous people in our nation but may be intimidated by the prospect of not being able to minister to them effectively.
In answer to this need, the Diocesan Men’s Council is organizing and hosting a men’s leadership retreat this September 2nd-4th at the Grand Court Hotel in Kampar.
Themed ‘Effective Orang Asli Ministry‘, the retreat has 4 main objective targets for participants;
- to gain deeper knowledge about the distribution of the various Orang Asli in Malaysia and their history, cultural norms, traits, and heritage;
- to gain an understanding of the impediments to effective ministry to the OA and to learn the appropriate strategies to adopt in OA ministry;
- to establish closer friendship and rapport with the OA;
- to promote empowerment among the OA to improve their quality of life
This retreat is a rare opportunity for men who are working in – or intending to participate in the ministry to the OA and to minister to their spiritual and physical needs – to come, listen, and learn from experienced missionaries who have been working for many years on the ground in this area of ministry.
The speakers include Dr. Colin Nicholas from the Centre for Orang Asli Concerns who will be sharing the history, life, and struggles of the OA in the Peninsular, as well as the knowledge and resources held by the OA communities and their contribution to the nation. He will also be teaching on understanding OA culture and norms.
Another speaker is Dr. Wong Young Soon from Malaysian Care who has worked with the Orang Asli since 1992. He will be exploring the theological and missional underpinnings of working with the poor, as well as their practical applications in working alongside the indigenous communities.
A parallel program for OA is also planned with 5 objectives:
- to help participants gain firsthand information on the types of challenges in improving the quality of life faced by the OA people on the ground;
- to educate the participants on their rights and roles as citizens as well as on being better consumers
- to educate the participants on the duties of the JOA and how to access the facilities and aids made available to the OA community
- how to handle problems with enforcement agencies
- how to gain access to advocacy resources
Retreat Fee Structure
The retreat is organized according to the following fee structure. It is fully subsidized for Orang Asli participants. For all other participants, the Stay In rates will cover 3 days and 2 nights’ stay at the Grand Court Hotel in Kampar and will include tea breaks and meals at the following options:
Stay In Rates
Twin Sharing: RM150 per person
Single Room: RM300 per person
Stay In is limited to the first 30 registrations.
For Non Stay In participants, there is a fee of RM100 which will include the tea breaks and meals.
The closing date is 15th August 2022, with the Stay In option being closed after the first 30 paid registrations have been received. If you are a brother-in-Christ who would like to grab this opportunity to join the retreat and to come and learn, you may register at: https://forms.gle/Rsu4fwpeuQPZnWf47
Summary of Event Details
Event: Diocesan Men’s Council Men’s Leadership Retreat
Theme: Effective Orang Asli Ministry
Venue: Grand Court Hotel, Kampar
Date: 2nd-4th September 2022
Closing Date for Registration: Stay-In first 30 paid registrations. Non-Stay-In 15th August 2022
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