December 11-14, 2009
OLYMPIC HOTEL & WESLEY METHODIST CHURCH,
Jalan Hang Jebat, Kuala Lumpur
THE MALAYSIAN NATIONAL CHRISTIAN YOUTH LEADERS’ ASSEMBLY 2009
Theme : The Challenge of Our Generation : A Call to Urgent Action – Putting Justice at the Heart of Faith
Preamble
CCM Youth is fully committed to supporting the full and meaningful participation and empowerment of Christian youth, seeking to bring together prominent Christian youth leaders active in church, community and nation building, with youth policy and program makers at the national level. CCM Youth hopes to create a springboard that will allow youth leaders to learn, share experiences, ideas and aspirations, and to implement action plans to bring Christian values to the community and national life of Malaysia in efforts to build the kingdom of God and glorify our Lord Jesus Christ.
Objectives
CCM Youth envisions Christian youth leaders to take on the role of being the prophetic voice of the youth to the nation, and provide the platform to :
- Mobilize prominent Christian youth leaders into participation and empowerment the national level
- Provide the space for dialogue between Christian youth leaders and policy makers and practitioners of best practices regarding youth participation and empowerment
- Be fully equipped, share experiences, ideas and aspirations on the work of faith and justice and design new initiatives for working together
- Discern the signs of the times, and covenant together a commitment to facilitate positive change in the nation
- Facilitate stronger youth presence through the formation of a national youth strategy and through the development and implementation of NexGen Action Goals
- To create a unique ecunemical networking experience and foster unity in the body of Christ
Who should attend
CCM invites Christian youth leaders, i.e. students, working professionals and church workers, from ages 18 to 35 years old from around Malaysia who want to make a difference in the community and the nation. We aim to provide you with the platform to grapple with the challenges of the present and actively seek practical ways to contribute to the achievement and development of NexGen Action Goals
This inaugural Assembly intends to become an annual major gathering of Christian young people as well as specialized keynote speakers and workshop leaders from the Malaysian Christian community to learn about and become involved with programs that address global and local issues network among a large ecumenical group in attendance become engaged and empowered to take leadership roles in their churches and communities
Event Agenda Draft
Day 1 (Friday)
Time Session
2:00 – 6:00pm Arrival of Delegates
6:00pm Dinner
7:00pm Introduction of Delegates and Work Groups
7:30pm Welcome by Youth Moderator (Ms. Chrisanne Chin)
7:35pm Welcome by CCM Chairman (Rev Thomas Philips)
7:45pm Opening Devotion and Welcome Message
The challenge for this generation (1 Chronicles 12:32 – Discerning the Times as Sons of Issachar) (Bishop Ng Moon Hing, CFM Chairman)
8.30pm Special Program : Dialogue with Christian Representatives from Pakatan Rakyat
Current Issues and Challenges Affecting the Nation
Moderator : Rev Dr Hermen Shastri, CCM General Secretary
Speakers : Edward Ling, PR (+ more to be listed)
10:00pm "Boiler Room" Prayer
The Call for a Malaysian Youth Prayer Festival
Speaker and Prayer Leader : Yoshua Chua, Malaysia Youth Prayer Gathering
11:30pm Close
Day 2 (Saturday)
Time Session
7:00am Morning Call
Personal Quiet Time & Prayer
8:00am Breakfast
8:45am Workship
9:00am Morning Devotion
Our Utmost for His Highest
Speaker : Bishop Dr Philip Lok
9:15am Keynote Address
The Call to Urgency : Putting Justice at the Heart of Faith
Keynote Speaker : Bishop Hwa Yung
10:15am Q&A
10:30am Tea Break
10:45am Plenary Session 1
Youth Empowerment and Participation : Beyond Rhetoric and Slogans
Moderator : Rev Dr. Hermen Shastri
Speakers : Tricia Yeoh, Hannah Yeoh, Tan Sri Ramon Navaratnam
11:45am Q&A
12:00pm Plenary Session 2
Christian Citizenship in an Unjust World
Moderator : Rev Sivin Kit
Speakers : Andrew Khoo
KJ John, OHMSI
1:00pm Q&A
1:15pm Lunch Break
1:50pm Overview of Teach-In Workshops for Global Action
2:00pm Teach-In Workshop for Global Action 1 (choose either one)
Teach-In 1 : A Call to Action on Stewardship of Creation : Bringing a Voice to the Copenhagen Climate Change Summit
Hosted by : Malaysian Nature Society
Speaker :
Teach-In 2 : Understanding Nuclear Energy and its Impact on Environment and Weaponry
Hosted by : Shadrach Energy
Speaker : Dr Mark Lovatt
3:00pm Teach-In Workshop for Global Action 2 (choose either one)
Teach-In 3 : The Call to Social Engagement and Community Building : Poverty, Education and Indigenous Work
Hosted by : Malaysian CARE
Speaker : Wong Young Soon
Teach-In 4 : Bringing the Gospel to the Community and to the Nations
Hosted by : Alpha Malaysia
Speaker : Jonathan Tse
4:00pm Tea Break
4:15pm Teach-In Workshop for Global Action 3 (choose either one)
Teach-In 5 : Stop the Human Trafficking – Start Freedom
Hosted by : –
Speaker : Alice Nah
Teach-In 6 : Islamisation of Society and Inter-faith Engagement
Hosted by : The Micah Mandate
Speaker : Rev Sivin Kit
5:15pm NexGen Action Goals ! Work Group Session 1
The Call to Urgency : Putting Justice at the Heart of Faith
From Awareness to Action : Strategic Planning and Action Plans
First Draft and Presentation Slides Preparation
Facilitator : Chrisanne Chin, CCM Youth Moderator
6:30pm Break
7:15pm Dinner
8:15pm Evening Worship
8:30pm Special Program : Dialogue with Christian Representatives from Barisan Nasional
Current Issues and Challenges Affecting the Nation – The Christian Youth and Nation Building
Moderator : Rev Sivin Kit
Speakers : Dato Seri VK Liew
IS Bernard Dompok
9:30pm Q&A
9:45pm NexGen Action Goals! Work Group Session 2
The Call to Urgency : Putting Justice at the Heart of Faith
Collaboration and Strategy Formation – Debate and Dialogue
Presentations by Work Groups
10:45pm Prayer
11:00pm Close
Day 3 (Sunday)
Time Session
7:00am Morning Call
Personal Quiet Time and Prayer
7:30am Breakfast
8:00am Trip to KL churches for Sunday Worship
11:00am-4:00pm Photography Competition – ONEMalaysia ScrapBook
Tour of KL/Shopping – Free time
5:00-6:00pm NexGen Action Goals! Work Group Session 3
Photography Competition – ONEMalaysia ScrapBook
Group Collaboration and Slides Presentation
7:00pm Dinner
8:00pm Evening Praise and Thanksgiving
8:15pm Evening Devotion
– A Call to Discernment and Leadership : "Here am I, Send Me"
Speaker : Yoshua Chua
8:40pm ONEMalaysia ScrapBook Competition
9:30pm Prize Giving
9:45pm Praise and Prayer
10:00pm Close
Day 4 (Monday)
Time Session
7:00am Morning Call
Personal Quiet Time & Prayer
8:00am Breakfast
9:00am Morning Worship
9:15am Morning Devotion
The Call to Serve God’s People
Speaker : Rev Ong Hwai Teik
9:45am NexGen Action Goals! Work Group Session 4
The Call to Urgency : Putting Justice at the Heart of Faith
Final Action Plans and formation of Action Work Groups
10:30am Tea Break
10:45am Covenant Building and Next Steps
11:45am Youth Statement – Drafting and Agreement
12:30pm Anointing the "Sons of Issachar" – Work Group Teams, Leaders and EXCO Appointees
12:45pm Commitment Song : To be "HIStoryMakers"
1:00pm Closing Benediction
1:15pm Lunch and Check Out
2:00pm Departure of Delegates