April 18

Opening Agenda

 

1.   Welcome (Amelia)

 

2.    Introductions

       Note: At UTS, we will be joined by two TIM local liaisons, who will be part of our TIM family.

Some information to prepare and share with the group:

a.       Something to help us understand the meaning of your name – or something about your name (This will help us remember each other’s names.)

b.       Where is your home and something about your country

c.       Something about your household and interests/hobbies

3.       CWM and “Mission” (Amelia)

4.       Expectations (Yours, Your Church, Our Host groups and CWM)

5.       Schedule and Behaviour – understanding time and punctuality

6.       Logistics – Intro Programme Associate - Vicki Sim

7.       Practical Tasks

a.       Passport (Take a clear photo and keep 2 hard-photocopies of your Passport page)

b.       Visas

                                   i.      Prepare your documentation (Passport, Letters from CWM, UTS) – read the letters out loud, so you are thoroughly familiar with what we are saying and how we say it!

                                  ii.      What you need to knpw:

1.       The Philippines

2.       Singapore

3.       South Africa

c.       Air Travel and surviving long-haul flights

    Hydrate - water

    Scarf/jacket/hoodie

    Socks/shoes

 

d.       Assembling your packing - You may bring

                                                               i.      1 checked bag (17kgs), which should contain a hardcopy of your passport page and itinerary and WhatsApp contact details.

                                                             ii.      1 Carry-on bag that can go in the overhead locker (7kgs), which should include your laptop/tablet and (if bringing) any backup battery, which should contain a hardcopy of your passport page and itinerary and WhatsApp contact details.

                                                           iii.      1 Personal Item (e.g. smaller bag), which should include your smartphone and your passport

                                                            iv.      Clothes

1.       Clothes for 1 week of fairly hot/humid weather. We will talk about what is suitable in the online orientation sessions

2.       Jacket for on the plane (it can get cold) and evenings/cooler days

3.       Swim-wear

4.       1 outfit for a more formal occasion / cultural wear

                                                             v.      Personal items, including any medications

 

8.       What CWM will provide

a.       Umbrella

b.       CWM Logo Polo shirt / TIM Logo Polo shirt

c.       Drink bottle

d.       Charging universal plug (with USB ports) – (bring your own cables)

e.       Mini-sewing kit and mini torch

f.        Small Travel towel

g.       Travel Laundry detergent and small laundry bag

h.       Pen/Notebook

i.         Shared First Aid Kit and household goods in your Shared Accommodation

 

9.       Apps for your Smartphone

a.       Sign up for TripIt  https://www.tripit.com/web

 

10Personal Preparation and Research for your first assignment (Due: Arrival in Singapore)

    Please prepare a Talk about the following:

(If you know how to make a Powerpoint presentation, please do. If not, bring some info and photos and we will help you.)

A Case Study about your home country and your home church:

                                                               i.      Tell us about your country – a map of the country AND where it is in the world

                                                             ii.      What languages?

                                                           iii.      What are the main features of geography and economy?

                                                            iv.      What political system?

                                                             v.      Population – age distribution, rural-urban, some fun facts

                                                            vi.      Culture, Art, Music

                                                          vii.      Food – what is standard and what is special?

CHURCH - Your Local Congregation AND your whole Denomination

                                                        viii.      Photos?

                                                            ix.      Leadership?

                                                             x.      Style of Worship – sample of what happens in a Church gathering

                                                            xi.      Where does your church put most of its time, energy, funds?

                                                          xii.      How does your church understand mission?

Schedule