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Enlarge the space of your tent, stretch your
curtains wide, do not hold back; lengthen your
cords, strengthen your stakes.
Isaiah 54:2
4 TH T O 7 TH J U N E 2 0 1 8
AVANI SEPANG GOLD COAST RESORT
SELANGOR, MALAYSIA
WELCOME
Hello and welcome to Christ Methodist Church Camp 2018!
After recent camps in familiar Malacca, we look forward to a change of scenery at
the tranquil AVANI Sepang Goldcoast Resort. We thank you for taking time off your
busy schedules to join us. Whether you are looking forward to receiving new
revelation from God, a time of soaking in God’s presence, fellowship with friends and
family, or just to be refreshed from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, we are
certain that God will bless this time that you have set aside for Him.
This year, we are privileged to have Rev Edmund Chan bring the Word to us. Rev
Edmund Chan is a Leadership Mentor at the Covenant Evangelical Free Church,
Founder of the annual Intentional Disciple-making Church Conferences and serves
on the advisory council of several Christian organisations. He graduated summa cum
laude from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School with an MA(Missions). A seasoned
disciple-making pastor, Rev Edmund Chan has authored various books on Disciple-
making, Growth, Faith and Inner-Life.
For the little ones, we have invited Mr David Leong, a much sought-after itinerant
Children and Family Educator of more than 25 years to organise and facilitate a
series of interactive and fun-filled activities for children between 7 and 12 years old.
David will not be an unfamiliar face, having been invited to speak at ChristKidz
Worship Service before.
God is definitely moving in CMC, with GoNations in 2017, the opening of a third
service in 2018 and a record attendance of over 600 at CMC Camp 2018! It is our
prayer that every camper will have a personal encounter with God at camp this year
and that every individual will leave camp with the insatiable desire to grow Deeper in
God!
CMC Camp Organising Committee 2018
Page 1
CONTENT PAGE Welcome ------------------------------------------- 1 While in Singapore --------------------------- 3 • Before Departure • Packing List • Packing List (Children’s Programme) While in Transit ---------------------------------- 4 • Address and Map • By Coach ------------------------------------------- 5 • By Car ---------------------------------------------- 6 • By Plane While at Camp ---------------------------------- 7 • Arrival • Departure • Camp Rules ---------------------------------------- 8 • Children’s Programme --------------------------- 9 • Camp Information (Resort Map) • Camp Programme ------------------------------- 10 • Function Room Allocation --------------------- 11 • Medical Facilities • Resort Leisure ----------------------------------- 12 • Contact Persons Devotionals --------------------------------------- 13 • Day 1 • Day 2 ----------------------------------------------- 14 • Day 3 ----------------------------------------------- 15 • Day 4 ----------------------------------------------- 16 In His Service ------------------------------------ 17
WHILE IN SINGAPORE..
Before Departure
1. Confirm that your passport has more than 6 months validity.
2. Campers liable for NS are reminded to notify MINDEF Notification Centre at
http://www.ns.sg/ or call 1800-367-6767 or SMS 36767.
3. Non-ASEAN nationals may require a VISA to travel to Malaysia. Do check that you
have the necessary documents with you for travel.
4. If you have registered your domestic helpers for church camp, please bring along
their passports and work permits.
5. Travel Insurance for you and your family is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED for the
duration of your travels.
Packing List
• Bible
• Passport (and VISA, if applicable)
• Camp Pack & Name Tag
• Sufficient cash for personal expenses and road tolls (if driving)
• S$5 for transport to shopping outlet (if interested)
• Personal medication, mosquito spray / patch
• Light clothing, torch light and bag lock
• Jacket / pullover / hoodie
• Sun-block and swimming gear
• Umbrella
• Water bottle
• Snacks (no food sources in the vicinity of the Resort)
• Comfortable footwear (lots of walking)
• Sheets and pillow cover (for those intending to sleep on the Daybed)
Packing List (Children’s Programme)
• Bible
• Water bottle
• Pyjamas, sweater, long pants (for sitting on the floor)
• Stationery (pens, pencils, eraser, ruler, stapler, glue, coloured pencils)
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WHILE IN TRANSIT..
Address & Map
AVANI Sepang Goldcoast Resort
No. 67, Jalan Pantai Bagan Lalang,
Kg Bagan Lalang 43950 Sungai Pelek,
Selangor, Malaysia
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By Coach
Meeting Info
Date: 4 Jun 2018
Time: 7.00am
Location: St. Patrick’s School Canteen
Instructions
1. Strictly no parking at St. Patrick’s School. Campers encouraged not to drive. If
driving is unavoidable, parking is only permitted at the basement carpark of CMC.
2. Please be punctual. Coaches will depart at 7.30am sharp.
3. Look for your respective Coach ICs in the canteen for boarding instructions.
Strictly no changing of buses throughout the journey (both Outbound and Inbound
trips). You will be give coloured wrist and luggage tags for identification purposes.
4. Carry your travel documents (passport, work permits and VISA) with you – do not
leave them in the luggage.
5. Singapore Checkpoint – bring only your passport and valuables for immigration
clearance out of Singapore. Luggage and bags can be left on the Coach.
6. Malaysian Immigration – unload ALL luggage from the Coach to cross Malaysian
immigration and customs. We would be changing Coach after Malaysian immigration.
7. Please ensure that your passport is properly stamped before leaving the Malaysian
immigration counter to avoid delays when you exit Malaysia.
8. After crossing Malaysian customs, look out for a Tour Guide with a signage
indicating the assigned Coach number and coloured label.
9. The Tour Guide will inform you where the Coaches have been parked. Board the
Coach number that has been assigned to you.
10. There will be a Lunch stop at Yong Peng Bus Rest station. Lunch will be at your own
expense.
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By Car
Instructions
1. Ensure that you bring along the following documents:
– Valid Driving License and Car Insurance documentation
– VEP confirmation slip
– LTA Car Road Tax slip (to confirm car is road worthy)
– Vehicle Log Card (print from One Motoring site)
2. The ¾ tank rule applies, so top up your tank before crossing Singapore check point.
3. Ensure you have sufficient MYR for toll charges or purchase a “Touch n Go” card at
the Touch n Go Counter at the first toll station after the Malaysian immigration
checkpoint. Toll fees for a round trip to AVANI is about 120MYR.
4. Please ensure that your passport is properly stamped before leaving the Malaysian
immigration counter to avoid delays when you exit Malaysia.
5. Get a GPS, use Google Map, or arrange with other drivers to drive in a convoy.
6. For peace of mind, get your car checked before driving to Sepang. You can call
Automobile Association of Malaysia (AAM) at +60 7 226 7527 or +60 7 222 6527
(24-hours). For AA members driving a Singapore-registered car, Roadside Assistance
Service (RAS) will be rendered to you free-of-charge if the breakdown is within
certain breakdown zones. Do check the AAS website for more details.
7. Driving duration from Tuas Checkpoint to AVANI is approximately 4 hours.
8. Drivers may park at the open car park outside AVANI (See #15 on the map on page
10). We recommend you drop off all guest and luggage at the resort lobby before
parking your vehicle. No carpark ticket is needed. You may request for a buggy to
ferry you from the carpark to the resort lobby.
9. Please aim to arrive at the Resort by 4pm.
By Plane
Instructions
1. Please check which airport you will be arriving at and departing from (either Kuala
Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) or KLIA2).
2. Look for the Transportation Hub and pay for a taxi ticket. For a standard 4-seater
taxi, it costs 75MYR.
3. On arrival at AVANI, you are strongly recommended to book your transport back
to the airport immediately with the Resort transport desk. This is because taxis are
in scarce supply in the area and most campers will depart from the Resort at similar
times. The Resort offers cars for 4 pax at 150MYR or vans for 8 pax at 285MYR.
4. Please aim to arrive at the Resort by 4pm.
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WHILE AT CAMP..
Arrival
1. Upon arrival, please proceed straight to the Conventional Hall (on the right as you
approach the resort lobby) with your luggage and personal belongings. We will begin
the camp programme at 4.00pm (subject to the Coach arrivals). Key collection will
only commence from 5.00pm. Strictly no early check-in for all campers staying from
4 June 2018.
2. After key collection, check to ensure that you are satisfied with the condition and
cleanliness of your room. You may want to check that the amenities and appliances
are functional.
3. If there are any issues with your room, please contact the Resort Reception /
Front Desk. If there are any changes in rooms, please inform the Organising
Committee.
4. AVANI provides complimentary mineral water daily in your respective rooms. There
is also complimentary WiFi access in your rooms and in the Function Rooms. Login
information will be provided in your room key card holder.
5. For any campers that extended their stay before camp, you will have to check-in on
your own at the Front Desk. The room is reserved under the room IC’s name.
Departure
1. Check-out early on the final day of camp and bring your luggage to the Grand
Ballroom after breakfast.
2. Settle all outstanding incidental charges with the Resort reception when you check-
out.
3. The Coach departs AVANI at 1.30pm SHARP. The Coaches will drop all passengers
off at St. Patrick’s School. There will be a toilet break but no dinner break enroute
to Singapore. You can expect to arrive at St. Patrick’s School at about 7.30pm
subject to traffic conditions.
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Camp Rules
In the spirit of Christ-likeness, we should strive to…
1. Be punctual for all programmes. As the resort is large, plan for at least 15 minutes
to walk from your room to the Convention Hall.
2. Having a good attitude and a teachable spirit.
3. Focusing during camp sessions and remember: it’s about God; not the Internet or
social media feeds.
4. Spending lots of time smiling and having fun as well as growing spiritually. Make
Church Camp one of the most pleasant times you’ve had!
5. Be gracious: we represent Christ on location.
6. Be relaxed, modest and casual in your dressing during camp sessions and moving
about in the Resort.
7. Be considerate and if you need to leave the camp premises, please inform your
group host or any Organising Committee member.
8. Be safe and use all Resort facilities wisely (swimming pool, bikes, gym, beach or spa).
9. Be familiar with the Resort’s safety notices and evacuation procedures.
10. Give way to those who need the buggy service more. If you can help it, walk or ride
the bicycles available instead.
11. As far as possible, do not call for the buggy service from your room. If you require
the buggy service, please use the various buggy stations instead. This will help
optimise the limited buggies available and reduce waiting time for everyone.
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Children’s Programme
1. The Children’s Programme is a Ministry Programme; it is not a child minding
service.
2. All children must be dropped off by their parent or guardian 15 minutes before the
start of every session. The children must be picked up immediately after the main
camp sessions end.
3. If the child is unwell, he/she will have to stay with the parent or guardian in the
Resort room or at the main service Convention Hall. The Organising Committee
would not administer medication for any child.
4. Please write parents’ names, room number and contact number behind the child’s
name tag for emergency purposes.
Camp Information
Resort Map
Page 9Camp Programme
Function Room Allocation
Function Room Purpose
Grand Ballroom Speaker Sessions
Palm Ballroom 1 & 2 Children’s Programme
Palm Ballroom 3 Mandarin Ministry Room
Bila-Bila Restaurant Meal Areas
Sepoi-Sepoi Restaurant
Palm Deck
Medical Facilities
1. KPJ Seremban Specialist Hospital
Lot 6219 & 6220, Jalan Toman 1,
Kemayan Square, 70200 Seremban,
Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia
• +60 6 767 7800
• 1 hr drive away
• 24 hr operation
2. Poliklinik Penawar Sg. Pelek
Jalan Tenteram 1, Kampung Baharu Sugai Pelek,
43950 Sungai Pelek,
Selangor, Malaysia
• +60 13 328 9719
• 10 min drive away
• 8am – 10pm
Page 11Resort Leisure
Shopping Trip
• On Day 2 and Day 3 of camp, there is an option to visit Mitsui Outlet Park. You may
purchase tickets either at key collection or at meal times. Tickets cost S$5 per trip and
is strictly on a first-come-first-serve basis. The bus will leave the Resort at 1.30pm and
will return by 6.00pm. For more information, visit:
https://www.mitsuioutletparkklia.com.my/.
Facilities
• Over and above the usual facilities such as the gym or swimming pool, the Resort has
access to the beach with activities operated by AquaX Sepang. For 20MYR, you will get
unlimited access to banana boat, donut boat, flying fish, kayaking, paddle boarding and
wind surfing (requires experience). With enough participants, sailing experience can be
added for free. For more information, visit their Facebook page.
• The Resort is also extended 20% off spa treatments (60 mins or longer) to all
campers. For more information, visit:
https://www.minorhotels.com/en/avani/sepang/spa/.
Contact Persons
Description Contact Persons
Medical Camp Doctors
Dr Audrey Tham
Dr Bobby Cheng
Dr Cheng Tai Kin
Camp Programme Camp Commandants
Keith Huang
Jerald Tan
Spiritual & Personal Pastoral Team
Rev Vincent Goh Rev Barnabas Chong
Rev Shaun Chong Earl Tan
Rupert Lim Alvin Teh
Hoi Kok Fu Amos Yap
Errol Champion Chris Seow
Kevin Wang Edwin Seah
Netania Pereira
Accommodation Hotel Reception & Housekeeping
Cuisine Gladys Teng
Page 12DEVOTIONALS
DAY 1 (4 JUN):WHOSE HOUSE ARE WE BUILDING?
Scripture Reading: Haggai 1:2-9
Key Verse: “You expected much, but see, it turned out to be little. What you brought home, I blew
away. Why?” declares the Lord Almighty. “Because of my house, which remains a ruin, while each of you
is busy with his own house.” (Haggai 1:9)
Upon return from their exile to Babylon, the people of Judah were greatly humbled and bore high hopes of
Jerusalem. With praise and thanksgiving they sang to the Lord, and laid the foundation of the temple within
two years. Their success aroused opposition from their neighbours and soon the construction came to a
halt. Discouraged and derailed in focus, the rebuilding of the temple laid idle for sixteen years!
“The time has not yet come for the Lord’s house to be built” (v2), the people said. Yet, they continued to
busy themselves with building and sprucing up their own homes. The hope and passion for rebuilding
God’s temple had fizzled. Constantly chasing after the things of the world, the Jews were caught in a cycle
of “inadequacy” and “discontentment”. Haggai’s rebuke of the people was sharp and clear. Because they
had neglected God, nothing would work right and there would be no satisfaction from what they sow.
Discouragement and setbacks stop us in our tracks in serving God’s kingdom and we throw in the towel.
“It will be done in God’s perfect timing”, or “I’m not spiritual enough” are convenient spiritual excuses that
we make for ourselves. Like the Jews, we often succumb to the desires and temptations of this world, and
set our priorities on our personal comfort and luxuries, what to eat, what to drink, what to wear. We get
caught up in our own selfish concerns.
Let not our riches and blessings become a stumbling block to the rebuilding of the Temple of the Holy
Spirit. But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.
Application:
1. What are you building/pursuing today? Are your pursuits aligned to God’s?
2. Pray alone or with someone to ask God for His help to free you from the worldly pursuits and to lead
you to seek first His kingdom and righteousness.
Page 13DAY 2 (5 JUN):THIRST FOR THE LIVING GOD
Scripture Reading: Psalm 42
Key Verses: As a deer pants for flowing streams, so pants my soul for you, O God. My soul thirsts for
God, for the living God. (Psalm 42:1-2)
What motivates our drawing near to God? Is it fear and guilt or a simply a pure longing for Him? I reckon
for most of us, it is often the former.
When was the last time you’ve experienced a deep longing and thirst to be in the presence of God, simply
because He is God, the creator of the heavens and the earth, of all living creatures big and small, and of us
men and women whom He has fashioned out of dust?
The Psalmist writes in Psalm 42, that his soul pants for God exactly as how a thirsty deer pants for life-
giving water. Imagine that you have just gone for a long and tiring run. There’s nothing you would desire
more than to immediately quench your dry throat with water or a sports drink. The desire is primal.
This imagery of the longing for life-giving streams invites us to consider just how powerful our spiritual
thirst for God may become as we acknowledge Him as the sole giver of life. Do we long for God the way
the Psalmist does? One obstacle to such desire is quenching our thirst for the divine with earthly things.
Feeding on the temporal pursuits and pleasures of the world will never fully satisfy us and it will not be
before long that we begin clamouring for something new.
John 4:14 tells us that if we drink of the water that Jesus gives, we shall never thirst and indeed that water
would become in us a spring of water welling up to eternal life. Let us learn to cultivate a deep longing for
God today.
Application:
1. How would I describe my desire for God each day?
2. What are some steps I need to take to cultivate a deeper desire for God?
Page 14DAY 3 (6 JUN): DRAW NEAR TO HIM
Scripture Reading: James 4:1-12
Key Verse: Come near to God and He will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify
your hearts, you double-minded. (James 4:8)
Our key verse today comes with a promise – God will draw near as we draw near.
Yet at times of need and struggle, we may feel that God remains silent and gives us no explanations,
directions or affirmations. We feel like He has abandoned and forgotten about us. Some of us may even
feel anger towards God – that our loving Father in heaven has forsaken us!
However, His silences reveal the condition of our hearts. Do we have to understand the details in order to
believe a promise, or that we have to understand the reasons in order to obey Him? Dare we trust Him? If
we trust Him, the need for details and reasons fade away - only our love and obedience to Him remains.
Even when God appears to remain silent, press deeper, cling onto His word, spend even more time
praying! Which earthly father would ignore the cries of his children? What more our Father in heaven? As
you draw closer to Him, even in the silence, rest assured that our Father is with us, working within and
shaping us to be more like Him. His ‘silences’ teach our hearts to be more sensitive and tuned in to His
voice. For God is never truly silent. It is us who have difficulty hearing His voice.
Ravi Zacharias once said, “The biggest battle you will face in life is your daily appointment with God. Keep
it, or every other battle will become bigger.”
As we go through each day, each struggle, and each decision in our lives, may we continue to grow deeper
into Him. And as we come close to God, we claim the promise that He will come close to us.
Application:
1. What do I need to trust God with today?
2. Recommit to God today – to spend time regularly with Him, reading His word, praying and soaking in
His presence.
Page 15DAY 4 (7 JUN): SURRENDERED FAITH
Scripture Reading: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10
Key Verses: Jabez was more honourable than his brothers; and his mother called his name Jabez,
saying, “Because I bore him in pain.” Jabez called upon the God of Israel, saying, “Oh that You would
bless me and enlarge my border, and that Your hand might be with me, and that You would keep me
from harm so that it might not bring me pain!” And God granted what he asked. (1 Chronicles 4:9-10)
Jabez was given a name that meant “pain” or “sorrowful”, as his mother had borne him in pain. Despite
that, we understand that Jabez was more honourable than his brothers (v9). How did a man with such a
name outlive the destiny that was foreboded on him?
Jabez’s faith in God was evident as he called out to Him without hesitation. In his heart, he truly believed in
God and was seeking after Him. Jabez recognized that God is sovereign and that God is the Provider for all
things in his life, hence he asked for God’s blessings over his life. Jabez had done so with an attitude that
was humble as he knew that God is real. Last but not the least, Jabez had asked for God to be with him
and to protect him from harm. As he drew closer to God, He knew God would be there with him. This is
a man whose name meant sorrowful, yet he was full of passion for God!
When we are presented with a difficult situation or predicament, our natural inclination is usually to rely
on our human wisdom and abilities to get ourselves out of it. However, that was not the course of action
Jabez took. Instead of surrendering to the life of sorrow predicted over him, or attempting to strive hard
on his own to ensure he would be free from pain and sorrow, his response was simply to place his trust in
God. Jabez surrendered his life and well-being into God’s hands.
The prayer of Jabez reminds us that all of us struggle with power and self-righteousness, because there are
times when we choose to rely on ourselves instead of God. However, as we seek to draw closer to God,
we need to learn to lean fully on God’s faithfulness and grace. Growing deeper in God requires a deeper
surrender to Him.
Application:
1. We often profess to have faith in God. Looking at the way I react to challenges, do my actions align
with my belief?
2. What are some areas in my life that have yet to be surrendered to God?
Page 16IN HIS SERVICE
CAMP ORGANISING COMMITTEE
Keith Huang Jerald Tan
Camp Commandant Asst Camp Commandant/
AV & Sound
Stanley Cheok Joycelyn See Clarence Lin Tania Teng
Finance Finance Publicity Publicity
Chew Chien Way Chin Chainn Miin Adeline Lim Audrey Teng
Registration Registration Registration Registration
Vanessa Ong Audrey Tham Sarah Tan Raena Tan
Connect Connect Connect Connect
Elisa Tan Gladys Teng Xie Yao Yu Alan Tan
Connect Cuisine Logistics Logistics
Page 17IN HIS SERVICE
CAMP ORGANISING COMMITTEE
Hoe Ee Hui Cavin Chang Kenneth Wong
Groups Transport Transport/
Speaker Hospitality
Edwin Seah Chris Seow
Church Liaison/ AV & Sound
AV & Sound
MINISTRY
Chris Seow Samuel Choo Ho Choon Lim Diane Hioe
ChristKidz Ministry IGNITE Youth Ministry Mandarin Ministry Worship & Music Ministry
ADVISORS
Loh Mei Wai Rev Shaun Chong Jonathan Ong Earl Tan
CG Coordinator Overseeing Pastor Camp Commandant 2016 Executive Director
CAMP DOCTORS
Audrey Tham Bobby Cheng Cheng Tai Kin
Page 18IN HIS SERVICE
Registration Team
WAH CG
Coach ICs
Howard Fang, Jonathan Wong, Glen Liang, Nicole Chan, Winnie Cheong, Shi Kai, Ho
Choon Lim
Worship and AV Team
Members of the Worship & Music Ministry
Group Facilitators
John Kwok, Megan Soh, Wil Ng, Wong Ru Yi, Joshua Tang, Celestine Chia, Tyrone Lopez,
Sharon Lopez, Chan Mun Wai, Kelvyna Tan, Stanley Lee, Mary Tan, George Wong, Gilyn
Wong, Lim Kok Hua, Tan Siew Har, Gan Seng Chee, Gloria Kong, Tan Kay Kheng, Tonia Tan,
Daniel Soh, Mary Soh, Adam Ong, Dadina Wong, Donald Tay, Evalyn Tay, Justin Cheong,
Melissa Lim, Philip Lai, Christy Lim, Chua Boon Ping, Michelle Aw Yong, Yip Siew Lee, Koh
Bee Kim, Bobby Cheng, Winnie Lau, Daniel Gan, Doris Lee, Wayne Ng, Diana Hioe, Kevin
Wang, Teo Mae Yan, Ng Kin Yi, Lam Yu Yee, Tan Yoke Teong, Chai Szue Theng, Yeong Chee
Meng, Iris Lew, Steven Lee, Anna Kahlenberg, Geoffrey Chew, Irene Lim, Noel Ong,
Samantha Lau, Kenneth Kway, Denise Low, Daniel Toh, Poh Ai Lin, Sng Koon San, Louise
Yong, Tan Wee Hiong, Junie Foo, Phyline Yeo, Adeline Koh, Casey Wong, Amy Lim, Bernard
Low, Joanne Poon, Christina Koh, Ng Yee Hoon, Choo Kum Chee, Pearlyn Koh, Tania Teng,
Xie Yao Yu, Jerome Chng, Grace Ann Chua, Andrew Tan, Angelia Foh, Caroline Chan, Iris
Kao, Sarah Tan, Beatrice Cheng, Rachael Koh, Ethan Ng, Lisa Chin, Jillian Ee, Emma Tan,
Ryan Tan, Zachary Seow, Yep Yan Ling, Kendrick Lauw, Cheryl Koh, Daniel Suen, Ryan
Chua, Isaac Chew, Raena Tan
Ministry Team
Members of the Altar Ministry
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