15th EAST ASIA REGIONAL CONFERENCE in THAILAND 2025. May I have more info, please…?
Dear ITeams Eagles and Friends!
YES !!! It’s 4 weeks to go before our 15th East Asia Regional Conference to be held in the beautiful city of BANGKOK. Excitement is up in the air and hundreds of ITeams missionaries are preparing for an exciting trip ahead. There are additional conference information items that I would like to pass on …
A. CONFERENCE THEME : “GET READY FOR THE SUPERNATURAL”
B. CONFERENCE VENUE:
JAISAMARN FULL GOSPEL CHURCH
Soi 68 Ramkhamheng 82,Ramkhamheng Rd.
Hua Mak, Bangkapi, Bangkok Thailand
C. REGISTRATION: Official conference registration is on APRIL 8 from 1 pm to 3 pm. Conference materials will be handed out to all participants. Registration area will be at the entrance area of the conference hall. Our Thailand based teams will be around to welcome you on registration day. During the registration, we will also be doing a photo and video shoot.
D. 15th EAST ASIA REGIONAL CONFERENCE 2025 PROGRAM
PROGRAM
APRIL 8 TUESDAY 1pm to 5pm
1:00 – 2:00pm
REGISTRATION & DISTRIBUTION OF CONFERENCE MATERIALS
2:00 – 5:00pm
OFFICIAL WELCOME
OPENING PRAYER
VIDEO: Introducing: 15th EARC in THAILAND
PRAISE & WORSHIP
COUNTRY PRESENTATION: “Welcome to the Land of Smiles”
SPECIAL NUMBER
HISTORY of EAST ASIA CONFERENCES & WINDOWS TO THE WORLD EXPOSITION
INTRODUCTION OF THE SPEAKER
MESSAGE: “MOBILIZING THE BELIEVERS FOR GLOBAL MISSION”
PRAYER OF RESPONSE:
PRAISE TIME
SPECIAL DANCE NUMBER
VIDEO : IMIT
MESSAGE: “IMIT”: OUR ESSENCE & RELEVANCE IN THE END TIMES
CORPORATE PRAYER TIME
PRAISE CELEBRATION TIME
HOUSEKEEPING INSTRUCTIONS
FELLOWSHIP/ NETWORKING / PHOTO OPS
** FREE TIME: BANGKOK CITY EVENING TOUR
APRIL 9 WEDNESDAY 8am to 5pm
8:00am – 12:00pm
OPENING PRAYER
PRAISE & WORSHIP
INTRODUCTION OF THE SPEAKER
MESSAGE: “DARE TO TAKE THE HARD PATH”
SPECIAL SONG NUMBER
W2W PRESENTERS
VIETNAM & CHINA: “Mission Work in a High Risk Environment”
PRAYER FOR VIETNAM & CHINA
SPECIAL NUMBER
INTRODUCTION OF THE SPEAKER
MESSAGE: “FACING THE GIANTS OF THE LAND”
SONG OF RESPONSE
W2W PRESENTER / PANEL OF SPEAKERS:
THAILAND: “Keeping the Faith & Purpose Alive”
PRAYER for THAILAND
SPECIAL SONG NUMBER
12PM to 1PM LUNCH TIME M
1:00 – 5:00pm
PRAISE TIME
INTRODUCTION OF THE SPEAKER
MESSAGE: “BELIEVING & TRUSTING IN GOD’S HEAVENLY PROVISIONS”
W2W PRESENTER:
CAMBODIA & LAOS: “Starting & Cultivating Ministries in the Mission Field”
PRAYER FOR CAMBODIA & LAOS
PRAISE TIME
INTRODUCTION OF THE SPEAKER
MESSAGE: “BREATHING MISSION FIRE TO THE CHURCH”
SONG OF RESPONSE
AWARDING & RECOGNITION
- ONLINE FAITH GAME “BY FAITH” WINNERS
- RECOGNITION: PARTNERS CIRCLE (SUPPORTERS)
- AWARDING: Free Plane Tickets & Conference Registration Awardees
THANKSGIVING PRAYER
PRAISE CELEBRATION TIME
5:00pm – … GROUP PICTURE
** FREE TIME: BANGKOK CITY EVENING TOUR
APRIL 10 THURSDAY 8am to 5pm
8:00am – 12:00pm
PRAISE & WORSHIP
INTRODUCTION OF THE SPEAKER
MESSAGE: “ESTABLISHING FOOTHOLDS IN THE MISSION FIELD”
SPECIAL SONG NUMBER
W2W PRESENTER:
MALAYSIA & INDONESIA: Effective Ministry Approaches in a Cross Cultural Setting
SPECIAL SONG NUMBER
Video: Global Filipino Dream
INTRODUCTION OF THE SPEAKER
MESSAGE: “ TAKE HOLD OF DIVINE OPPORTUNITIES”
SONG OF RESPONSE
W2W PRESENTER:
S. KOREA & JAPAN: “Identifying The Right Ministry in a Foreign Setting”
PRAYER for SOUTH KOREA & JAPAN
SPECIAL SONG NUMBER
LUNCH TIME .
1:00 – 5:00pm
VIDEO: GET READY
PRAISE & WORSHIP
INTRODUCTION OF THE SPEAKER
MESSAGE: “CULTIVATE THE PASSION and COMMITMENT TO SPREAD THE GOSPEL TO THE NATIONS.”
IT HIGHLIGHT MINISTRY PRESENTATION : GMC’s & MOBILIZERS UNION
MOBILIZATION CHALLENGE: “LET’S BUILD THE WALL … TOGETHER”
CORPORATE PRAYER for the GMC’S & IT’s Global Mobilization Dream
PRAISE TIME
SPECIAL NUMBER:
MESSAGE: “GET READY FOR THE SUPERNATURAL”
LORD’S SUPPER
CLOSING PRAYER
CELEBRATION SONGS
--- END OF CONFERENCE --
Meeting : All ACCESS 2 participants
Free Time: Bangkok City Evening Tour
E. INVITATION LETTERS * OTHER DOCUMENTS
Those who are joining the conference coming from countries that are required to secure an entry visa to visit THAILAND, may request for an official letter of invitation from our office. The document will be sent online. We just need to get the email address of the person requesting the document. Kathy Merencillo will assist you on the matter.
A set of travel documents, certifications, documentary proof of the conference in THAILAND, etc. will be sent to all conference participants. We advise that each document be printed out or saved on your mobile phone folders to ensure that you have them in your possession at all times. You must have it ready when demanded by the immigration officers and use it as a reference guide on your stay in Thailand. . Each set of document will be explained during your Pre departure briefings.
F. LANGUAGE TRANSLATION SERVICES
1. Language: We will provide English translations of Tagalog (Filipino) messages and THAI translations of Tagalog/ English messages. The translators will only be able to provide the gist, or the substance /essence of the message being conveyed and not a word for word translation. The translators will not be standing up on the stage with the speakers. They will be at the back row portion of the hall and will speak thru a wireless translation equipment to talk to the non- Tagalog/Filipino participants.
2. Translators: We have a team of missionaries who are assigned to take turns in providing the translation service. The lead translators are: Sis. Juliet Brines & Ptr Jules Ostan. They will be assisted by several missionaries who will translate for the English speaking participants. For the Thais, Ptr Gerry Aguilar will handle all the translation needs of the Thai participants.
3. Designated Area: The last row at the back will seat all foreign nationals who will need translation service, since it will be the closest to the translator and will offer less audio signal distortion. Headphones and receiving devices will be entrusted to each one and must be returned immediately to the translator after use. Our wireless transmitters are limited and we can only serve 30 individuals at a time.
4. Wireless Equipment: A wireless headset will be provided per individual. Our wireless equipment setup can serve only 30 individuals at a time. Please look for Kathy Merencillo or Jerald Sinsay if you know anyone who would be needing this service, please inform and assist them to the designated staff.
G. CLAIM YOUR BLESSINGS
1. ASSORTED “BY FAITH…” Blessings /Gifts
Those who participated in our Facebook Faith exercise “BY FAITH, I WILL BE HERE!” are requested to submit screenshots of your posting that shows the number of Likes (including hearts) to claim the gifts. The number of Likes to win prizes start from as small as 100 likes to 1K – 2K. There could be over a hundred winners, so we are requesting the screenshots to be submitted early so we’ll have time to prepare all the gifts.
Deadline for submitting the screenshots to claim the prizes is on APRIL 3, 2025. Prizes will be handed over to the winners at the conference. Those who will not be able to join the conference will forfeit their prize and will just be raffled off and distributed to the conference participants.
“By Faith I will be here” .. PRIZES
100 Likes = One (1) Gift (Thailand Treat or Souvenir Item)
250 Likes =Two (2) Gifts (Thailand Treat or Souvenir Item)
500 Likes = ITeams Baseball Cap + Gift (Thailand Treat or Souvenir Item)
750 Likes = ITeams T shirt + ITeams Baseball Cap + Gift (Thailand Treat or Souvenir Item)
1000 Likes = ITeams Jacket+ ITeams T shirt + ITeams Baseball Cap + Gift (Thailand Treat or Souvenir Item)
1500 Likes = IT Cutting-Edge or Global Tentmakers Webinar Package Tickets (P2,000) + Ancient City Bangkok & ERAWAN Museum Ticket + ITeams Jacket + ITeams T-shirt + ITeams Baseball Cap + Gift (Thailand Treat or Souvenir Item)
2,000 Likes = IT Revitalized Mission or Access Mission Webinar Tickets (P4,000) + CHAO PRAYA River Tour+ Ancient City Bangkok & ERAWAN Museum Ticket + ITeams Jacket + ITeams T-shirt + ITeams Baseball Cap + Gift (Thailand Treat or Souvenir Item)
2. FREE PLANE TICKETS & FREE CONFERENCE REGISTRATION
On the year of inception of this incentive program, 11 IT missionaries were given FREE TWO WAY PLANE TICKETS to SINGAPORE and FREE REGISTRATION to our 5th CUTTING EDGE LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE. The following year, on our 13th EAST ASIA REGIONAL CONFERENCE held in TAIWAN , there were also 11 awardees of Free plane tickets and conference registration. And In our 2nd GLOBAL TENTMAKERS Conference held in VIETNAM, we had 16 awardees claim their free plane tickets and free conference registration. With much rejoicing, we saw the numbers jump to twenty seven (27) on our 6th CUTTING EDGE CONFERENCE IN HONGKONG. The increase in number of awardees reflects the actual increase in our mobilization output which means we are winning over more believers to the great commission. Our conference attendance have also doubled in size with our Vietnam and Hongkong events drawing in four (4) plane loads of missionaries for each event. The number of participants who flew out of the country to join the conference was just unbelievable!!!
Last year, on our 14th East Asia Regional Conference held in Malaysia, there were 7 awardees of Free plane tickets and conference registration. The big deep in the number of awardees we believe was a temporary setback. Our discernment was proven right when we saw an upsurge on our next conference. Our Global Tentmakers Conference in Thailand garnered 21 round trip plane tickets and free conference registration. And for our end of year event, 7th Cutting Edge Conference in Hong Kong, we have reached the final number of 23 winners, bringing the total for year 2025 to 51 awardees.
For this 15th East Asia Regional Conference, we already have 13 awardees on our list and with less than a month to go, we believe the number will still rise.
There are still a month left to win the remaining free 2way plane tickets and Conference registration. Some GMC’s are close to reaching the target goal and winning the prizes. There is still plenty of time to do it. Go, go, go !!!
All awardees will be recognized during our Thailand conference and additional tokens of recognition will be handed to each one. This is an incentive program for IT Missionaries involved in missions’ mobilization under our Global Mission Center and Mobilizers Union initiative. We also chose IT Missionaries who passionately and generously contributed their time and resources in helping our organization advance the global missions’ agenda.
If you are already eligible to receive a free roundtrip plane ticket, please get in touch with Sis Kathy Merencillo so we could book your flight right away to the conference.
H. OTHER IMPORTANT ITEMS
1.CONFERENCE REGISTRATION DEADLINE
Registration for the conference will end on APRIL 3 (THURSDAY) at 12 midnight. Our organizing team will need some time to prepare all the final documents which include Names of participants, ID’s , T-shirts ,meal stubs etc.… before departing for THAILAND. They will have around two days to complete / compile all the documents and conference materials before their departure on the 6th of April.
2.MEDICATIONS / MAINTENANCE MEDICINES
We will bring medications (off the shelf types) for standard ailments such as fever, allergies, headaches and stomach pains. They will be available for free to those who have a need for it. However, we advise those who are on maintenance medicines to bring enough to last for the duration of your trip in THAILAND. The type of medicines you are using may not be available in Thailand so please make sure that you would have them in your travelling bag at all times.
3.TRAVEL CLEARANCE FOR GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES
If you are currently employed at any Philippine government institution, you are required to secure travel permit before you leave. Please try to secure one the earliest possible time. Our immigration officers will not allow you to board your plane if you fail to present that document.
4.PRE-DEPARTURE BRIEFINGS
Our office will provide several important pre departure briefings/meetings via ZOOM to be handled by our office staff (dates to be announced ). Meeting ID and Passcode will be provided thru the Group page and will be posted on our website. The objective is to prepare all of you for your airport immigration encounter – both here and in Thailand. We want to make sure that all bases are covered well before you depart for Thailand. You will be provided with all the required departure documents to include ITeams Phils documents stating the nature of the event, conference program, etc.
This is it for now! There’s probably two or three more Info Packs to go before we all fly out to THAILAND.
Please pray for the success of our 15th EAST ASIA REGIONAL CONFERENCE. Let’s believe that GOD will do something amazing and unforgettable at our conference. Let’s all join hands in our commitment to bring honor and glory to the LORD to all the nations of the world.
May there be nothing but praises and thanksgiving to our Master and King all throughout the conference.
Ptr. Gani Sison & IT Office Organizing Team
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