CONTEMPLATIVE & QUIET RETREATS are designed for those who desire to experience or be exposed to the contemplative tradition of prayer. These retreats integrate extended periods of silence, solitude and scriptural meditation. Retreatants will follow the guidance and direction of a Retreat Director. Different amounts of teaching and input will be provided depending on the type of retreat.
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March 6-8, 2015
Rumah Methodist, Frasers
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What Do You Want Me To Do For You?
(In partnership with Emmanuel Methodist Church (EMC))
This retreat starts out with the gospel story of Jesus attending to the blind Bartimeus and as Jesus invites a response from him, He too awaits a response from you. You will be invited to paint your way through scripture as you hear and respond to the Creator!
Please register with EMC. (Call Ms Yin Kam Yoke, 012-2159196)
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Paul Seow & Ng Wai Ling
Paul Seow serves as a Ministry Executive with Paya Lebar Methodist Church, Singapore. His training & interest is in the area of worship, music and creative arts.
Wai Ling directs the Institute for Christian Ministry in TRAC Malaysia and her training is in spiritual direction, formation and soulcare.
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April 10-12, 2015
Rumah Methodist, Frasers |
Beginners' Retreat - Becoming Alive: Deepening Intimacy with God
(In partnership with DUMC)
'Behold, I will cause breath to enter you that you may come to life....and you will know that I am God.' (Ezekiel 37). This retreat invites all who seek to find renewal in Him!.
Enquiries: Call Mercy at 03-79587388 - DUMC
Please register here |
Lim Siew Lan, Gan Jin Leong & Ng Wai Ling
Siew Lan serves as an accountant with DUMC and is trained in spiritual companionshio under the Maranatha Retreat ministry.
Jin Leong serves in the pastoral ministry with DUMC.
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May 15-17, 2015
Rumah Methodist, Frasers |
The Journey Retreat (Part of the Journey 2015 Series)
A quiet retreat built-in for all participants of The Journey 2015.
Please register as a participant of The Journey 2015 Series
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Dr Lilian Koh & Team
Lilian Koh is a medical doctor by day and a spiritual director by night. She is trained in spiritual direction under the Spiritual Growth Ministry n NZ.
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May 29-31, 2015
Rumah Methodist, Frasers
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To Touch Lives - A Retreat for Educators
(In partnership with TCF Malaysia)
To teach is to touch lives. This retreat which integrates times of reflection, silence and prayer will lead us into a deeper experience with God, the ultimate Teacher who touches all ives and all of life!
Please register here |
Dr Alex Tang
Alex Tang is a Consultant Paediatrician as well as a lecturer with Monash University's Medical Faculty. He is also an elder with the Presbyterian church and is an active writer and blogger in the area of spiritual formation and life.
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June 9-13, 2015
Rumah Methodist, Frasers
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Individually-Directed Retreat (5-Day)
This extended retreat of silence and solitude includes daily spiritual direction session with the Retreat Director, as your co-discerner.
Please register here
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Bishop Dr Ong Hwai Teik
Bishop Dr Ong HT is currently the Bishop of the Methodist Church in Malaysia. Other than holding this on-going overseer' role, he continues to offer spiritual direction and retreat ministry. He is trained in spiritual direction under the Life Direction Team, Singapore.
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June 26-29, 2015
Chefoo Methodist Centre, Camerons
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Experiencing the Reality of God in Daily Life
(A GCYC Young Adult Leaders' Retreat)
Are you tired, weary and seems to be losing your way? Do you feel out of touch with your own soul and with God? If busyness of work, church and life seem to be the order of the day, come and be refreshed and renewed by the Good Shepherd.
This is a bi-lingual (English & Chinese) retreat for young adult leaders.
Please register with Mr Michael Williams (Or call 03-7954 1811)
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Rev Dr Chew Tow Yow (English) & Dr Voon Choon Khing (Chinese)
Dr Chew TY is a retired Methodist Minister who is now teaching part-time with Seminari Theoloji Malaysia. His interest is in the area of formation of the inner life, discipleship and spirituality.
Dr Voon CK is now teaching part time with Seminaro Theoloji Malaysia. Her interest & training are in the area of Christian spirituality, spiritual direction and counseling.
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June 26-28, 2015
Rumah Methodist, Frasers |
Discernment - 3-Day Retreat
This weekend retreat introduces personal discernment dynamics and helps retreatants to understand and begin practising the discernment principles and process in seeking direction and hearing God's invitations.
Please Register here |
Rev Peggy Seow
Rev Peggy is a Minister with the Methodist Church. She is a graduate of the Institute for Pastoral Studies, Loyola University, Chicago. She majored in Spiritual Diection. |
June 26 - July 3, 2015
Rumah Methodist, Frasers
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Discernment - 8-Day Individually Directed Retreat
This extended retreat begins with the foundations of principles of discernment and continues with on-going guided spiritual direction with the Retreat Director on a particular issue for discenrment and clarity of direction.
Please Register here
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Rev Peggy Seow
Rev Peggy is a Minister with the Methodist Church. She is a graduate of the Institute for Pastoral Studies, Loyola University, Chicago. She majored in Spiritual Diection. |
August 18-21, 2015
Rumah Methodist, Frasers
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Christian Vocation Discernment Retreat (4-Day)
This retreat is for those seeking clarity and discernment specifically for Christian Vocation - 'is God calling me into fulltime Christian vocation?'
Please Register here
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Bishop Dr Ong Hwai Teik
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Oct 2-4, 2015
Majodi Retreat Centre, Johor
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Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread
This retreat focuses on the prayer Jesus taught the disciples, a reflection on God being Jehovah Jireh, our Provider. Come and enjoy the experience of silence, meditation of Scripture while baking bread! (no baking skills required!)
Please Register here |
Paul Seow & Dr Lilian Koh |
Trinity Annual Conference