Teamwork and Learning for Days

Written by Charis Chen

Edited by Eunice Tan

- 17 September 2017 - 

Greetings, dear friends! We are more than halfway through September - doesn't time fly? 

Today's meeting commenced with an icebreaker that I led. Everyone was divided into two teams which then received different pieces of information, but had the same end goal. In addition, they were limited in their means of communication. For example, one group could only speak four syllables at a time! It was interesting to watch the interactions between the two groups! Through the activity, we were reminded that many a time we feel like others are against us when what is really happening is that we don't have the right perspective of things. One way to overcome that is to be willing to make compromises to achieve a common goal.

We were then led in a thought-provoking devotional thought by Speaker Ian, who shared with us the words of Maya Angelou, "...people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." 

Photo by Eunice Tan

As communicators for Christ, we need to build meaningful connections with those around us through our attitudes, words, and conduct. Ian challenged us to intentionally encourage three people in our lives this week. If you're reading this, I'd like to invite you to do the same!

Today's meeting was slightly different- we had some exciting plans! 

Oh, but before that, we must never forget- the Word From Dad session! Sound unfamiliar? Well, this chapter year, we have transitioned from having the Word From Sponsor session to the Word From Dad, and I must say it's been lovely having the dads in our chapter be even more involved, because they are wonderful role models! 

Coach Choong Ming shared with us about how as leaders we are to be the example, not be entitled to being followed. It involves being humble, especially when mistakes have been made. It is important for us to have the right attitudes, words, and actions that show character, love, and authenticity from the inside, in order to be a Godly leader.

In addition, Coach Joseph shared with us how a leader needs to manage a project by being sensitive and connected to his team members by managing the energy of the team to ensure their dedication to its cause.

Photo by Eunice Tan

And now, for the extraordinary part of today's meeting! We packed up early and headed to our respective cars!

Wait, you may ask. Why is that exciting? 

Well, today was our filming day for the video that we're working on! We drove to a nearby park, but it began raining, so we got to have tea and some discussions before filming!

Food + cool weather = happy people!

Photo by Eunice Tan

We had a blast filming! Here are a couple snapshots we got along the way!

Ranen's home-designed panning device

Photos by Eunice Tan

Thanks for joining us! See you soon!

P.S. If you'd like to get a sneak peek of the fun we had during our audio-recording session for the video from our last chapter meeting, here's your chance!

4:12 CONFERENCE IS HERE!

Why 4:12?

Hear from Dr Teresa Moon, Founder and President of the 
Institute for Cultural Communicators.

If you can articulate your ideas well, and I cannot, 

it doesn't take long for me to believe you must be right. 

Think about that!

When our kids go on to college, university, the workplace, independent living...They may think they know what they believe, but if they can't articulate those beliefs, they soon adopt the worldviews of others. It is well documented. It happens in our universities and workplaces.

Institutes for Cultural Communicators (ICC) exists to empower young Christians to influence today's culture. Influence begins with speech. It is first applied in learning to influence the people we hang out with the most. Just as Paul wrote in his letters to Timothy, it starts with setting an example for the believers. 

Why ICC - Watch this!

Come learn from Dr Teresa Moon, in person, at 4:12 Malaysia.

International seminar speaker, strategic leadership consultant, author, and communications coach, founding President | CEO Teresa Moon holds a doctorate in Strategic Leadership from Regent University’s School of Business and Leadership (USA). With 35 years experience equipping leaders for influence, Teresa has clients in 40 states and 20 countries. Teresa is passionate about building multi-generational teams, refreshing organizational culture, and empowering next generation Christians to influence today’s culture.

In ONE day . . .

Students will

• Gain confidence in new skills
• Be empowered to speak up
• Be challenged to set an example
• Understand the value of influence

Adults will

• Take home tools to continue training
• Gain confidence in mentoring
• Learn the power of community
• Be encouraged in their conviction

Learn more what 4:12 conference is about here.

Hear from Eliza, one of our Alumni, about how ICC has prepared her 

to be a cultural communicator in university. 

This is My Story - Hear from both parents and a student of their ICC experience and how it has transformed them and their families.

Register now! Click HERE

Saturday, October 28, 2017

8:30am - 4:00pm

First Baptist Church, Subang Jaya

38, Jalan SS17/1D, 47500 Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia

STUDENTS 6-10 YEARS OLD:

Normal - US $20 (US $59 value)

Early Bird* US $17 only

STUDENTS 11-18 YEARS OLD:

US $30 (US $109 value)

Early Bird* US $27 only

ADULTS:

US $10 (US $25 value)

COLLEGE&CAREER 19-24 YEARS OLD:

US $9 (US $20 value)

*Early registration deadline is October 5!

All prices include Sat lunch if registered by 20 Oct.

👍 To get a glimpse into the training we offer before the conference, we are hosting a

FREE Influence EXPO

Friday, October 27th from 7:30pm-9:00 pm

First Baptist Church, Subang Jaya

For all ages! Get your ticket here!

Guests of all ages will participate in interactive stations demonstrating various skills and learning activities used to equip and empower students.

The Expo is followed by a short program sure to entertain, inspire, and challenge students and adults alike to follow Paul's admonition in 1 Timothy 4:12 to impact the culture by being an example.

Register for each event separately:

• Click here to register for the Fri Night Expo
• Click here to register for the Saturday 4:12 Conference

We hope to see you there!  

Joseph & Debra Tan

Chapter Sponsor, Chapter Words ALIVE, Malaysia
debra.tan@iccinc.org

HP: 012 395 3227

Michelle Loh

4:12 Event Coordinator, Malaysia
michelle.loh@iccinc.org

HP: 012 661 9632

Additional videos:
Be the Example
CFC Experience East Asia

More info about 4:12 conference: Experience 4:12

Facebook: ICC-Institute for Cultural Communicators
Facebook Event: Influence Expo
Facebook Event:  Malaysia 4:12

Toe to Toe (September 10, 2017)

Written by Ranen Chan
Edited by Eunice Tan

Photo by Eunice Tan 

Hello there, and welcome to our ICC chapter meeting! It was great to finally have our first official meeting of the chapter year, and I'm excited for what's to come in the next few months! After welcoming the chapter, I passed the time over to speaker Jonique, who led us in an interesting icebreaker called "Toe to Toe." In this activity, each person would pair up with another person, and would have to ask each other certain questions. First we paired up by touching toes, then we changed partners and paired up by touching elbows, then we changed partners again and went back to back with him/her. Finally, we went toe to toe with our toe partners, while touching elbows with our elbow partners and going back to back with our back to back partners. This activity not only tested our flexibility, but also helped us get to know our fellow chapter members better.

Video by Eunice Tan

Photo by Eunice Tan

Photo by Eunice Tan

Speaker Jern Ling then shared with us the importance of doing the GOOP - showing respect for God, others, ourselves, and property. Obeying God's Word, treating others well, and cleaning up after ourselves are all part of doing the GOOP. We need to remember that our behaviour off the platform speaks louder than anything we could say on it.

Photo by Eunice Tan

Video by Eunice Tan

DO THE GOOP!!!!

After that short devotion, Coach Daniel reminded us ahead of the 4:12 conference that our lives should be a testimony to those around us - a sort of "display unit," showing others how ICC has impacted our lives. 

Photo by Eunice Tan

The YSG and YCC teaching sessions were led by speakers Ian and Eunice, respectively. In the YSG teaching session, we reviewed the familiar six-step formula to public speaking - P3+R3=C3.

Photo by Toh Jern Ling

"Meanwhile, in the YCC world, we were having the time of our lives practicing impromptu introduction and the basics of public speaking through fun group-bonding activities! We practiced the 3-second rule, poise, and learned more about each other in the process! I could not have asked for a better group of engaging YCCers! Can't wait for my next round of YCC teaching!" -Eunice

Photo by Coach Lalitha Manoharan

Next, speakers Charis and Jern Yoong briefed us on how to publicize the 4:12 conference on social media.

Photo by Eunice Tan

We then had teabreak, followed by recording for a promotional video for the 4:12 conference.

Photos by Eunice Tan

Meanwhile, Coach Michelle updated the other coaches on the details of the upcoming 4:12 conference. For more information about this conference, click this link. 

That's all for this meeting! I hope you all enjoyed reading this post as much as I enjoyed writing it. See you next time!

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~More memorable shots of the evening!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Photos by Eunice Tan 

Many YCC Goofs...

Photo by Coach Lalitha Manoharan

Photo by Coach Debra Yeoh

Video by Coach Lalitha Manoharan

Video by Coach Lalitha Manoharan

Photo by Eunice Tan

Lafayette attempts to be a zombie.

Photos by Eunice Tan

4:12 | Links to Info and Registration

Today's youth are not prepared for the real world.
Young people can't set an example if they don't know how to speak.
At 4:12 we develop the whole person.
We start with speech.

Come join us for Expo and Malaysia 4:12!

Register early by 5 October to enjoy Early Bird discounts!

Check out the special pricing for Malaysia: Pricing List for Malaysia

Do remember to register for both Friday Night Expo & Saturday Conference separately
Register for the conference here.

Register for the EXPO (Friday evening- meals/free tickets) here.

Or visit our Facebook events:
https://m.facebook.com/ICCorg/

Instagram: @iccmalaysia

4:12 Malaysia - Details!

4:12. A powerful, interactive event where students - and the adults who believe in them - learn what it means to BE THE EXAMPLE in today’s culture and then develop the skills and confidence they need to be that example!

This October 27 and 28, Dr. Teresa Moon, ICC's Founding President and CEO, will be here with her team of students. Join us for a unique experience with ICC to effectively encourage and empower you to influence those around you. 

Why 4:12? https://vimeo.com/220074639

Charis’ story: https://iccinc.org/blog/charis-story-412

Be The Example: https://iccinc.org/blog/be-example

Registration is opening soon! Be an Early Bird to enjoy discounts! (Special pricing available to Malaysia Residents, thanks to the ‘Empower Malaysia Fund')

STUDENTS 6-10 YEARS OLD:

Normal - USD $20 ($59 value)

Early Bird - $17

STUDENTS 11-18 YEARS OLD:

USD $30 ($109 value)

Early Bird $27

ADULTS:

USD $10 ($25 alue)

COLLEGE&CAREER 19-24 YEARS OLD:

USD $9 ($20 value)

For more info, visit: https://iccinc.org/experience-412

Local Contact: michelle.loh@iccinc.org (+60 12 661 9632)

East Asia Area Coordinator: cassandra.shepherd@iccinc.org (+65 8201 8617)

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4:12 | Join the FREE Expo!

Can’t join the 4:12 Conference?

Come join our FREE ICC Expo where you get to participate in various interactive stations to be equipped and empowered to be the example.

The ICC Expo is a free event with something for everyone!

• Guests of all ages will participate in interactive stations demonstrating various skills and learning activities used to equip and empower students.

• Meet Student Leaders who are influencing their communities and talk with area leaders about opportunities in the area.

• The EXPO is followed by a short program sure to entertain, inspire, and challenge students and adults alike to follow Paul’s admonition to impact the culture by being an example.

Hear what parents and students say about various training experiences hosted by the Institute for Cultural Communicators: https://vimeo.com/144317151

Learn more about the 4:12 conference: iccinc.org/experience-412

FB: ICC-Institute for Cultural Communicators

IG: @iccmalaysia

Contact: michelle.loh@iccinc.org

cassandra.shepherd@iccinc.org

We've Only Just Begun...Again! (August 26, 2017 Kickoff!)

Written by Eunice Tan

Without a doubt we all agree it's been a while! We've struggled through exams, school projects, and activities these past few months. And finally, we meet again!

Ladies and gentlemen, it has begun!!

Welcome to ICC Words A.L.I.V.E 2017-2018!

In the comfort of the all too familiar Kota Kemuning HQ, we began our new year with hope and anticipation!

If you want to get a peek into what sort of crazy activity we did to kick off our reunion, watch the video below!

Filmed by Coach Choong Ming

The most important factor of a team is this one single thing: a vision. Beginning our meeting, Coach Joseph rightfully took the time to set our purpose as a chapter straight. We purposed as a chapter to take OWNERSHIP of our actions, set aside our own desires for the good of the group, and to set our eyes on Jesus. A profound illustration of setting our eyes on the right target is the story of Matt Emmons which Coach Joseph shared with us! He had scored full points on his last round of sharpshooting in the Olympics 2004, but, to his utter dismay, had hit another lane's target!

This is a vivid reminder for us to get our goal straight with God and pursue His will for our chapter and not our individual desires. After all, we may have our own wants and visions, but the only vision that really matters is God's supreme plan!

Another vital highlight of our kickoff meeting was an arrangement that will forever change the course of our new chapter year.....

Announcing... the Appointment of the All-New Student Leadership Team 2017-2018!!!

We were so honored to have this wonderful opportunity to serve under the Sponsor and Assistant Sponsor for this new year! One by one, Coach Joseph declared our respective roles as follows...

Ranen Chan- Chapter Chair
Ian Chan- Community Ambassador
Toh Jern Ling- Chapter Coordinator
Jonique Chan- Assistant Chapter Coordinator
Eunice Tan- Media Historian

Each of us then took about 1-2 minutes to share with the chapter our three-point action plan for the year!

Photo by Coach Choong Ming

Undoubtedly, we thank the Lord for teaching us more about servant leadership through our appointment as SLs! Praise be to God for the helpful and essential mentoring we've received from our Sponsor and Assistant Sponsor team! It is because of people like them that we've gone this far!

Coach Joseph also announced the roles of our ex-SLs (now GSLC and ASLC!), Charis and Jern Yoong, in our chapter! Now that they have passed the stage of student leadership, they will be taking on a role of guiding the younger, up and coming ones in our chapter! 

We can't wait to see what God has in store for all of us in our different roles!

As the 4:12 Conference draws nearer and nearer, we ended the meeting with a discussion led by Coach Michelle about the necessary logistics and promo plans for the conference! 

To find out more, please go to: http://wordsaliveicc.blogspot.my/2017/08/412-save-date.html

And that's a wrap! We're in our third year of journeying together as a chapter, and we can hardly believe it! And without fail, we are all reminded that we've only just begun on this marvelous trip... again.

Till next time! God bless.