SMAGLOW | St Mary's Cathedral - Church in Kuala Lumpur

SMAGLOW is back!

The SMAGLOW church camp is a time for the community of believers from the English services to come gather and meet for the weekend for a time of communal fellowship.The weekend will be a focused event with talks from our guest speaker, electives topics, ice-breakers & games, with lots of fun activities thrown in plus food and snacks to keep the energy going - all whilst we hold each other in prayer and loving care. It will be a time to bond, to get to know each other better, to meet others whom we hardly get to on a regular Sunday and participate in discussing the future and vision of the Church.

Theme

We as God’s people have been called to be pilgrims in this fallen world, in hopes for an eternal city built by God.

The Psalms have been the prayers of God’s people as we hold on to the certainty of future hope in Christ, but face the present reality of brokenness and evil.

This year, we will learn together how to pray through the Psalms and hopefully be strengthened together to sojourn as God leads us.

15-17 September 2024

Ancasa Residences, Port Dickson

Camp Fees

Note: Subsidised by the church

Early Bird: RM420/pax (ends on August 4, 2024)

(Normal Price: RM520/pax)

Special Rate for Students & Retirees: RM220
(25 slots only! Special rate ends on August 4, 2024)

Note:

Retirees: 60 y/o above, retired and not in full time employment
Students: 18-25 y/o, doing either foundation/stpm/uni/college, not in full time employment

Normal / Adult
Twin Sharing (RM420/pax)
Mattress (RM300/pax)

Child
0 - 4yo (FREE)
5 -12yo Bed (RM420/pax)
5 -12yo Mattress (RM300/pax)
5 -12yo Food ONLY (RM200/pax)

Speaker

Rev. John Warner is from the Bush Church Aid, Australia. He trained at Moore Theological College and was ordained in the Diocese of Sydney in 2003. Before accepting the role with BCA, John worked as an evangelist, pastor and church planter with Holy Trinity Adelaide. He is married to Geetha and they have four adult children.

14 Exciting Electives

We will cover various topics such as godly relationships, better understanding of the scripture and how to maintain our faith when navigating through everyday issues like cultural differences and ethical debates.

Note: Each participant can attend up to 3 sessions.

1. Redeemed Courtship
Approaching courtship in a God-glorifying way.

2. Am I Saved?
How do I know FOR SURE that I'm saved?

3. What Does The Holy Spirit Do For Believers?
What can we know what the Holy Spirit does in us today and why does it matter?

4. Sufficiency Of Scripture
Why it's important to hold Scripture as the ultimate authority, and how it benefits us.

5. Sharing The Gospel
Thinking through helpful ways to share the gospel with those around you.

6. How Can I Know God's Will?
When facing decisions in life, how do we make the right choice? Does God tell us how? How can we know?

7. Biblical Apologetics
Why we're called to defend our faith, and why it's important for us today.

8. Financial Stewardship
What should we do with our money? How can I view money rightly?

9. Dealing With Lament In A Right Way
How does one lament without being swept away by grief?

10. Christian Approach To Chinese Customs
What can Christians do/not do when it comes to Chinese customs? What should our attitude be?

11. Loving God's Church
Thinking through how and why we go to church each week, and how each of us can begin to do it.

12. Gospel Marriage
How can we live out our marriage according to the Gospel?

13. Christian Ethics
How can we know what is right/wrong for Christians.

14. Issues That Divide Christians
How can we know when to agree to disagree, and when to stand our ground with other Chrsitians?

Camp Reps

Tim
Pastoral Team

Kijay
SMACC 1

Regina
Liturgical 9am

Charissa
Liturgical 11am

Suaran
SMACC 1

Shine
SMACC 2

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: When is the closing date to register?
A: Closing date to register for camp is August 11, 20204.

Q: Are there any special promotions or discounts?
A: Glad you asked!

Right now, we have an Early Bird rate of RM420 per person which ends on August 4, 2024.
Also for Students and Retirees, we have a special rate of RM220 per person. But we only have 25 slots available, so hurry while stocks last!

Q: How do you define “Students and Retirees”?
A: Well the Oxford dictionary will probably have a different definition, but for us:

Retirees: Anyone 60 years old and above who are retired and not in full time employment
Students: Anyone between the ages of 18 and 25 who are either doing their foundation / STPM / in university of college, and not in a full time employment

Q: Can I register first, and make payment later?
A: Yes you can. This will help us anticipate the number of participants for SMAGLOW 2024. However, please ensure payment is done by August 11, 2024.

Q: Can I pay via cash?
A: Yes you can, just approach any of our camp reps. You can see their names and pic above.

Q: What if I choose to do an online transfer?
A: No problem as well. Just email us your banking/payment slip. Details are below:

Bank: Standard Chartered Bank Malaysia Berhad
Acct Name: St Mary’s Cathedral
Acct No: 312-1-4233469-1
Description: Please include SMAGLOW + Name of Camper
E.g.: SMAGLOWSuaranSingh

You can email your banking/payment slip to smaglow@stmaryscathedral.org.my

Q: Can I register and pay for my roommate / someone else?
A: Yes you can, please inform the other person that you have done it on their behalf so they don’t register/pay for themselves.

Q: Can I make an anonymous donation to someone’s camp fees?
A: Most definitely! Just inform our camp reps. You can see their names and pic above.

Q: I have concerns about the camp fees. Who can I speak to
A: You can speak to the camp reps, and they will be more than happy to assist.

Q: Can I choose my own roommate?
A: Yes you can.

Q: I am coming alone and do not have a roommate. Will you assign me a roommate?
A: Yes we will help to assign, however to ensure everyone is comfortable with your roomates, we would strongly encourage you to identify someone. You can update the name in the form later.

Q: How many mattresses can I fit in one room?
A: Ideally, the room will comfortably accommodate only 1 mattress. If you opt for 2 mattresses, one of the mattresses will be placed in the shared living room.

Q: Can I request for my elderly parents to be staying near me
A: Yes you can. Please indicate in the form.

Q: Can I room with my friend / relative of the opposite gender
A: Only if he/she is your father/brother/mother/sister. If it’s anyone else, we will help make an appointment for you to discuss this with the pastoral team 🙂

Q: Can I request for a baby cot? Will the hotel provide one?
A: We are in discussions with the hotel for some of our possible needs, and will make a request. If they can make this available, it will be on a first come first basis.

Q: How many keys will we get per room?
A: A two bedroom unit will receive 2 keys and a three bedroom unit will receive 3 keys.

Q: What if I wanted a room to myself?
A: You can indicate it when you submit the form and a camp representative will be in touch. However, do understand that the availability is limited, so we cannot make any promises!

Q: What is the itinerary for the weekend?
A: We haven’t finalised the itinerary yet, but trust assured, we will share it once it’s completed.

Q: Will there be free time?
A: Yes, there will certainly be free time during the camp. We aim to strike a fair balance in the various activities - thus take it as pray, eat, rest, repeat. 😀

Q: Can I come for a daytrip? Are you allowing daytrippers?
A: No, we do not encourage daytrippers. You will miss out on some of the sessions, discussions and fellowship.

Q: Will there be nap time for my children? They are still young and can get very cranky without their nap time.
A: There will be free time for the children as well. We are making arrangements so that parents who need to tend to little ones can still follow the talks virtually. More updates closer towards the camp weekend.

Q: What activities will you have for children?
A: We have an exciting line up for children of all various ages. So don’t worry, more updates closer towards the camp weekend.

Q: Can I change my electives later even if I have submitted my form?
A: Yes you can, but depending if we have space for your newly selected elective.

Q: I would love to help out in the programme. What can I do
A: We love the enthusiasm and appreciate every help we can get. Some key areas we need support are:

Administration and camp prep - getting the booklet ready, shopping for snacks etc.
Logistics & Transportation - to transport musical equipment, provide transport assistance to those who may need etc
Onsite registration counters - to help with registering the 300+ anticipated participants
Ice-breakers / Games - to plan and coordinate
Ushers - to guide camp participants to sessions, electives, meals etc

We will be adding more categories closer towards the camp weekend.

Q: How far is the venue from the Church?
A: According to Google, and depending which route you choose to take, the campsite is at most 116km away from church and will take an estimated 1 hour and 40 mins to get there. If you want to walk, it is about 103km, but we do not recommend it as it will take almost the whole day to get there.

Q: What type of sporting facilities do they have? I cannot live without my daily workout.
A: There is a gym and a pool. You will have free time to use the facilities. More info about the venue will be provided closer to the camp weekend.

Q: I have dietary needs. Who should I speak to about this?
A: We will cater to the most common dietary expectations with some options for vegetarians. Realistically, it won't be possible for us to cater to every dietary needs or expectations. You are most welcome to bring along your snacks / foods that are suitable to you, provided it is permitted in the Hotel premises.

Q: Will the church be making arrangements for transport? Like renting a bus?
A: We are making arrangements for a 44-seater bus, but it will be on a first come first served basis. Please indicate on the form or let your camp rep know that you would like to travel by bus. Participants on the bus must sign up and pay by August 4, 2024 to confirm their seat.

Q: Will the church be making arrangements for transport? Like renting a bus?
A: No, we will not. If there is a change to this, we will make an announcement.

Q: I don’t drive, and want to carpool with someone. Will you help to coordinate this for me?
A: You can inform us, and we will try to coordinate, but we encourage you to discuss amongst your congregation members to coordinate.

Q: I have space in my car for more passengers. Who do I speak to?
A: You can speak to the camp reps, and we will inform those who have reached out to us seeking transport.

We will be updating the site with more details in the coming weeks. So keep coming back to stay updated!

See you in Ancasa!