Many of us know Andrew & Heather Reid. Andrew was our camp speaker at SMAGOW last year and Heather led a seminar for the women. Their grandson, Sean, was born recently and is very ill. If you are praying for him, you can follow his progress on www.the-reids.id.au/seanblog. Thanks,
Andrew C.
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
SMACC TEAM Prayer Meeting this Saturday
Our first SMACC Team Prayer meeting for 2009 is on this Saturday at 630pm at the home of Andy and Jill North, Their address is
#40 Maplewoods, Jalan U2/50 Saujana Resort
40150 Shah Alam
Also... note that Community Lunch and Dinner will happen next sunday on the 8th Feb rather than this Sunday. For SMACC 2-ers, we will have our 2nd reboot meeting right after the community dinner. Do join us for food and fellowship ;)
Happy Chinese New Year Folks!
#40 Maplewoods, Jalan U2/50 Saujana Resort
40150 Shah Alam
Also... note that Community Lunch and Dinner will happen next sunday on the 8th Feb rather than this Sunday. For SMACC 2-ers, we will have our 2nd reboot meeting right after the community dinner. Do join us for food and fellowship ;)
Happy Chinese New Year Folks!
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Review of the Fellows Workers Conference 2009
The Fellow Workers Conference, the inaugural conference organised by the Gospel Growth Fellowship (www.gospelgrowth.com.my) was held on the 1-3rd of January 2009 focussing on the role of the Gospel in the church. A group of SMACCers attended this event:
"At FWC09 we were reminded about what sort of priority the gospel should have in our lives - this year in particular the priority it has over the church. We took a look at how things like tradition, experience, intellect and social action have crept in and threatened (even replaced!) the gospel we preach in our churches today. We were challenged to think about how far we would go to ensure the gospel remains central in our churches.
Attending FWC09 was indeed a great way to celebrate the gospel and to help set the tone for the year. In light of it, it will also be interesting to see what FWC10: The Gospel & Interpretation will show us. Hope to see you there."
The kids had their own programme and were well taken care of...
A wide selection of resources were available...
Hmm...I wonder?!?...
The buffet spread was clearly a highlight...
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
To Kickstart 2009...
... SMACC 2 will be having a reboot meeting at Andrew and Judi's residence on Saturday, 10th January @ 5pm. For those who require directions, a group will be meeting at the cathedral at 4.30pm and we will drive there together; for those who need a ride from their home, email me at smacc.info@gmail.com. All SMACC2 members are invited to attend
...We have our Community Lunch (SMACC 1) and dinner (SMACC 2) this sunday, 11th of January... come hungry!
...We have our Community Lunch (SMACC 1) and dinner (SMACC 2) this sunday, 11th of January... come hungry!
SAVE THE DATE: 1-3 May : SMAGOW Camp
SMAGOW this year will be on the 1st -3rd of May. Save the dates on your calendars. This year we have the privilege of hearing from Rev. Paul Harrington, the Rector of Holy Trinity, Adelaide. It'll be held in Kampar..so a great chance to stock up on the famous chicken biscuits :)
Note: For the internet savvy amongst you, SMACC has now joined the Facebook Revolution! For updates, invites and the latest news, be a 'fan of SMACC' today.
Note: For the internet savvy amongst you, SMACC has now joined the Facebook Revolution! For updates, invites and the latest news, be a 'fan of SMACC' today.
Monday, December 29, 2008
Christianity Explored in Kuala Lumpur
Developed over 10 years, Christianity Explored is an informal course for people who'd like to investigate Christianity, or just brush up on the basics. It explores who Jesus was, what his aims were, and what it means to follow him.
You won't be asked to pray, sing or read aloud, and you can ask any questions you like. Or, if you prefer, you can just come along and listen.
Day: Tuesday Evenings
Dates: January 6th—March 17th (except January 27th)
Time: 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm (dinner included from 7 to 7:30pm)
Venue: St Mary’s Anglican Cathedral, Jalan Raja, Dataran Merdeka, 50050, Kuala Lumpur.
Cost: Free
To let us know you are coming or if you want to find out more, please contact Mr. Gordon Kong (013 3838 611) or the Cathedral Office ( 03-2692 8672 / 03-2694 5470). Or just come along on the first night. If you would like to do the course but cannot come on Tuesday nights, please ring Gordon to discuss alternatives.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q. Who is Christianity Explored for?
A. Christianity Explored is for anyone who wants to investigate Christianity informally with a group of other people. Whether you have previous experience of Church, Christians and the Bible, or none at all, this course is for you. Everyone is welcome - from the most regular churchgoer to the convinced atheist. Tell us as little or as much about yourself as you feel comfortable.
Q. What goes on?
A. A meal is provided at the start of the evening (7pm), so don't worry if you have to come straight from work. The course is normally run in several groups of six to nine people, and after briefly discussing the course material from the week before, there is a talk or DVD on the theme for that week. Then the groups discuss any questions that have arisen, and the evening ends at about 9pm. Of course, if you'd like, you're welcome to stick around a bit longer to discuss any further issues you might have. And you can ask any question you want, at any time during the course.
Q. How long does the course last?
A. The course runs for 10 weeks, including a day away, when you can explore other areas such as the Bible, the Holy Spirit, prayer and the church.
Q. Can I pull out if I want to?
A. Of course you can.
Q. How much does the course cost?
A. Nothing - but there will be a box if you want to discreetly contribute toward the food provided.
Q. Do I have to bring anything?
No, all course materials are provided..
Q. Is it ‘churchy’?
A. We hope not. It's not a church service. There's no praying, singing, or clapping, and you won't be asked to read aloud.
Q. Do I have to speak in the group?
A. Not if you don't want to. You are welcome to come and just sit and listen.
Q. Why is the course run?
A. We count it a real privilege to explain the truth and relevance of the Christian message. We don't have all the answers but believe that we have exciting news to share about Jesus Christ.
You won't be asked to pray, sing or read aloud, and you can ask any questions you like. Or, if you prefer, you can just come along and listen.
Day: Tuesday Evenings
Dates: January 6th—March 17th (except January 27th)
Time: 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm (dinner included from 7 to 7:30pm)
Venue: St Mary’s Anglican Cathedral, Jalan Raja, Dataran Merdeka, 50050, Kuala Lumpur.
Cost: Free
To let us know you are coming or if you want to find out more, please contact Mr. Gordon Kong (013 3838 611) or the Cathedral Office ( 03-2692 8672 / 03-2694 5470). Or just come along on the first night. If you would like to do the course but cannot come on Tuesday nights, please ring Gordon to discuss alternatives.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q. Who is Christianity Explored for?
A. Christianity Explored is for anyone who wants to investigate Christianity informally with a group of other people. Whether you have previous experience of Church, Christians and the Bible, or none at all, this course is for you. Everyone is welcome - from the most regular churchgoer to the convinced atheist. Tell us as little or as much about yourself as you feel comfortable.
Q. What goes on?
A. A meal is provided at the start of the evening (7pm), so don't worry if you have to come straight from work. The course is normally run in several groups of six to nine people, and after briefly discussing the course material from the week before, there is a talk or DVD on the theme for that week. Then the groups discuss any questions that have arisen, and the evening ends at about 9pm. Of course, if you'd like, you're welcome to stick around a bit longer to discuss any further issues you might have. And you can ask any question you want, at any time during the course.
Q. How long does the course last?
A. The course runs for 10 weeks, including a day away, when you can explore other areas such as the Bible, the Holy Spirit, prayer and the church.
Q. Can I pull out if I want to?
A. Of course you can.
Q. How much does the course cost?
A. Nothing - but there will be a box if you want to discreetly contribute toward the food provided.
Q. Do I have to bring anything?
No, all course materials are provided..
Q. Is it ‘churchy’?
A. We hope not. It's not a church service. There's no praying, singing, or clapping, and you won't be asked to read aloud.
Q. Do I have to speak in the group?
A. Not if you don't want to. You are welcome to come and just sit and listen.
Q. Why is the course run?
A. We count it a real privilege to explain the truth and relevance of the Christian message. We don't have all the answers but believe that we have exciting news to share about Jesus Christ.
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
SMACC Christmas
SMACC Christmas Service – please join us on Christmas Day from 10:30am to 11:30am in the Multi-Purpose Hall at St. Mary's Cathedral for our annual Christmas celebration.
We'll sing Carols, hear a Christmas Gospel Talk and have a Puppet show for the kids.
Parking is best at the Dataran Merdeka carpark (under the field across the road from the cathedral).
We hope to start at 10:30am sharp and finish at about 11:30am.
Hope to see you there.
Merry Christmas,
Andrew
We'll sing Carols, hear a Christmas Gospel Talk and have a Puppet show for the kids.
Parking is best at the Dataran Merdeka carpark (under the field across the road from the cathedral).
We hope to start at 10:30am sharp and finish at about 11:30am.
Hope to see you there.
Merry Christmas,
Andrew
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