Retreat 2024
Retreat 2024
Cassia Bintan
Address
Jl Teluk Berembang, Laguna Bintan Lagoi,
Bintan 29155
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Website
Travel Requirements
​1. Electronic VISA On Arrival (VOA)
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​2. Travel insurance
Travel insurance will NOT be provided by the Church,
please purchase your own if needed.
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Ferry Information
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TMTBBT 23 Nov 2024 (Sat) @ 1110
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BBTMT 25 Nov 2024 @ 1435
Fees
Pay directly to our Church account:
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OCBC Bank Account: ZION CHURCH
Account Number: 621835867001
PayNow UEN #: T00SS0141D
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Please specify:
[Your Name] Retreat2024
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*Fees (minimum amt with church subsidy)
Adults - $200
Children (4-11) - $150
Infant - 3 y.o. - $70
Single occupancy - $410
Packing List
1. Passport & travel documents
2. Your Bible
3. Clothes
a) Retreat T-shirt (can be collected a week before)
b) Long pants/skirts for Lord's Day service
c) Appropriate attire for BIble Studies
d) Casual outfit enough for 3 days
e) Sporty attire for beach games on day 2
f) Sweater if needed
g) Pyjamas & underclothing
4. Sneakers, sandals/slippers
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5. Children's swim wear, floats and snacks
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6. Toiletries if required
(Hotel provides shampoo, shower soap, & toothbrush set)
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7. Digital devices & their chargers
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8. Other personal must-bring, eg.
a) Daily medication, supplements, skin/hair care
b) Contact lens, spectacles, reading glasses
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9. Optional
a) Mosquito repellent
b) Umbrella
c) Hat/Sunscreen/Sunglasses
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Retreat Rules
1. Respect
Always show respect towards people and property.
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2. Sobriety
This retreat is alcohol-free.
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3. Adherence to Schedule
Participants are expected to follow the retreat’s schedule. If there are changes in your check-in or ferry schedule, please inform the Retreat Committee promptly.
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4. Participation and Punctuality
Be on time for all activities and participate fully. Engagement in discussions and events is essential to make the most of the retreat experience. Stay present and open to learning and growth.
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5. Safety and Health
If you notice someone is missing, injured, or unwell, notify the Retreat Committee immediately to ensure proper care.
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Dress Code
Lord's Day Service (24 Nov)
Retreat T-shirt, long pants/skirt and proper footwear.
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Other Worship Services and Bible Study Times​
All participants are expected to dress appropriately for worship.
T shirts are allowed. No revealing, translucent/see-through or crop tops.
Shorts must be of modest length, almost touching kneecaps.
Group games and activities at the beach
Do dress in sporty attire​
Keep modest attire (No super short or tight shorts, no swimsuit).
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Retreat FAQ
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1. Meeting time on 23 Nov (Sat):
Meet Evg. Nick at TMFT (Tenah Merah Ferry Terminal), 9.20AM
> Check-in and collection of boarding pass.
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2. No breakfast provided on Sat morning (23 Nov). Limited food option at the Tenah Merah Ferry Terminal. There is a cafe onboard the Ferry.
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3. Motion sickness pill: You can get a motion sickness pill from Leh Tieng. Please take it 1 hour before boarding.
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4. Bintan time is 1 hour behind SG
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5. Lunch on Sat is at 12pm Bintan Time/ 1pm SGT
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6. Your Return Boarding Passes will be given out to you at the Bintan Ferry Terminal on Mon (25 Nov). Those with different ferry timing, please approach eNick directly.
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7. Estimated arrival time in SG on Mon (25 Nov): 5pm SGT time.
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8. Ferry Details:
1. TMTBBT 23 Nov 2024 (Sat) departs @ 1110
2. BBTMT 25 Nov 2024 departs @ 1435
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9. Travel insurance: The Church is NOT providing it, please get your own travel insurance if required.
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10. Please sign the indemnity form – EVERYONE MUST sign.
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11. Rules, packing list, and dress code (esp. for Worship):
https://www.zionchurchsg.com/retreat2024
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12. Offering Collection: There will be main 3 Services with Offering time
(Opening, Closing, and LD services). Please use SGD cash or online transfer.
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13. Retreat Announcements will be made via WA group (or ask your Team members)
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14. There is a Hotel Wifi network - No password required.
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15. Buggy service to dinner venue on day 2 – priority for members who require climbing assistance, and for mothers with young children.
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16. Children’s room during Service is located next to the main hall
Parents with young children may use this room to watch Service via youtube. There will be art painting program for children during Lord’s Day service.
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17. Food allergy - Please manage your food intake at your own discretion. For babies and young children, parents are kindly requested to bring their own food items.
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18. Do we need IDR? Minimum. The hotel accepts credit cards.
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Liability waiver form *compulsory
Please email a signed copy of the liability waiver form to admin@zionchurch.sg :