by Jonina Sharpe | Feb 12, 2015 | News
Hello dear YWAMers and friends,
This is it… What you have all been waiting for… The invitation for the YWAM Philippines National Staff Conference 2015.
We are very excited and looking forward to host you all here in the city of pines. Please read the details below carefully before clicking the link to the registration page.
- All registration will be online
- Every staff and guest needs to register (i.e., husband and wife will each have to register)
- In cases where YWAMers do not have internet access, there is an option for someone to register on your behalf.
PLEASE REGISTER AS SOON AS POSSIBLE! Morning interactive breakout sessions are limited to 50 participants each. Register early to get into the session you want!
STAY-IN GUESTS (not YWAM staff): The cost for stay-in guests is PHP8000 or US$180 per person for the entire conference. This may be paid on the registration website, directly to the national office, or upon arrival.
DAY GUESTS (not YWAM staff): Friends of YWAM who join our sessions but do not stay or eat at the hotel will pay a 100 pesos registration fee at the conference for ID and materials.
CONFERENCE / NOBS PAYMENTS: (YWAM staff) If you have no outstanding NOBS or conference payments, you will not pay any additional cost. Please communicate directly with your base/team leader about NOBS or conference payments. Your leader will communicate with the National Office. Payments will be made directly to the National Office. You may register for the conference, then make the payment at a later time.
FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN: A list of basic cost for children is attached. However, there are various options for meals and number of beds. Joy Pitas is willing to work out an arrangement and cost that is suitable for your family. Email Joy at <urbanministries@yahoo.com> and she will communicate with you and let you know what the final cost will be for your children attending the conference. Payment will be made to the National Office.
TRAVEL TO BAGUIO BY BUS: We recommend Victory Liner or Genesis (Joy) Bus from Manila to Baguio. Both lines have terminals in Pasay and Cubao; both offer aircon or deluxe buses, and both offer online reservations. Once you arrive in Baguio, take a taxi to Hotel Supreme.
Deluxe buses are more spacious, have a CR, and take 4 ½ hours from Cubao.
Aircon buses are cheaper, but take 6 to 7 hours from Cubao, 7 to 8 hours from Pasay, depending on traffic
We recommend purchasing your return ticket to Manila online before you come, or immediately after arrival in Baguio. Buses are often booked days in advance.
If your base/team is travelling together, consider booking the entire bus.
VICTORY LINER TICKET WEBSITE: https://www.pinoytravel.com.ph/
JOY BUS TICKET WEBSITE: http://iwantseats.com.ph/
TRAVEL TO BAGUIO BY CAR: You can take the NLEX, to SCTEX, to TPLEX (about PHP 550 for tolls) all the way to Urdaneta, Pangasinan, then MacArthur highway to Rosario junction. At Rosario junction, you may choose Kennon Road or Marcos Highway (slightly longer) going up the mountain. Once in Baguio, find your way to La Trinidad, and Hotel Supreme is near the boundary between Baguio City and La Trinindad. Due to frequent changes in road repair and one-way patterns, we cannot give more specific directions than this. We recommend checking “Hotel Supreme Baguio City” on Google Maps or using Waze on your GPS. The Hotel offers guest parking (limited spaces).
SALES/SOUVENIR TABLES: We are still discussing with the Hotel about the possibility of YWAMers setting up tables for sale of trinkets and souvenirs. We will update you on this later.
AFTERNOON ACTIVITIES: We have plans for men’s basketball and women’s volleyball games at a venue not far from the Hotel. Also, if there is interest, we may arrange jeeps for sightseeing trips to Mine’s View, Mansion House, and other Baguio attractions.
**PLEASE DO NOT PLAN TO ARRIVE AT THE HOTEL BEFORE 2pm ON APRIL 7
**PLEASE PLAN TO LEAVE THE HOTEL IMMEDIATELY AFTER LUNCH ON APRIL 11
ARRIVING EARLY / STAYING LATER: If you would like to come a few days early or stay a few days longer in Baguio City, there are a number of affordable guest houses in the area that we could recommend. Please email Marlon & Joy Pitas at urbanministries@yahoo.com with your details and approximate budget and they can let you know what is available and help you make arrangements. Please do this as soon as possible, since summer can be very busy in Baguio!
CONFERENCE T-SHIRT DESIGN CONTEST: This year, we are having a contest for our conference T-shirt design. The theme is “Changed Lives… Transforming Nations”. Designs should be submitted by email to <philippinesywam@gmail.com> by February 16.
If you have further questions, please email us at <baguio_trainingcenter@yahoo.com.ph>
2015 YWAM PHILIPPINES NATIONAL CONFERENCE COSTS
FOR ADULT GUESTS (NOT YWAM STAFF) STAYING IN AND DINING AT THE CONFERENCE VENUE
** PHP 8000.00 (US$180) per person for the entire conference (4 nights)
FOR ADULT GUESTS (NOT YWAM STAFF) STAYING OUT
** PHP 870 per day for lunch and am/pm snacks
** PHP 100 – Registration only (No meals or snacks)
(Note: There are restaurants within the hotel and nearby that offer meals and snacks for a much lower rate than the PHP 870 per day)
FOR CHILDREN STAYING IN (all children, of guests or of YWAM staff)
**Age 0-3 years: Free (no separate bed, eat from parents’ plate)
**Age 4-11 years: Free (no separate bed, eat from parents’ plate or eat outside the venue)
PHP 2200 (full meals and snacks, no separate bed)
PHP 3600 (full meals and snacks, extra bed in room)
**Age 12-17 years: PHP 3600 (full meals and snacks, extra bed in room)
PHP 5160 (full meals and snacks, considered adult – i.e. triple or quad room instead of extra bed only)
**Age 18 years and up: PHP 5160
FOR YWAM STAFF
See your base or team leader to find out if or how much you will need to pay.
BASE /TEAM LEADERS:
** IF your staff member has been a full-time staff since May 2013
AND if all National Operations and Benefits for Staff (NOBS) fees have been paid from May 2013 to April 2015 (24 months): Free
** IF your staff member has been on staff since May 2013
AND all NOBS fees were NOT paid for 24 months, then please pay the full NOBS for the months that were not yet paid.
** IF your staff member is a new staff who joined YWAM Philippines after May 2013, then
A) add the number of months they have been on staff up to April 2015, then
B) subtract that number of months from 24.
C) Multiply that answer times PHP 247.50 and that is the amount they should pay.
(For example, if they joined YWAM RP in February 2014, then they will have been in YWAM for 15 months as of April 2015. Subtract 15 from 24, and the answer is 9. Multiply 9 times PHP 247.50. They will pay 2227.50 for the conference.)
Base/Team leaders: If there are questions about how much your staff or your base owes, please contact the National Office yourself directly. DO NOT ask your staff to contact the office themselves. The office is not able to handle a large number of individual inquiries about conference fees and NOBS. Thank you.
TO REGISTER FOR THE 2015 NATIONAL STAFF CONFERENCE, PLEASE GO TO:
www.regonline.sg/ywamphilippinesnationalstaffconference2015
Make sure to print your registration upon completion.
On behalf of YWAM Northern Luzon,
John Parsons
by Jonina Sharpe | Feb 11, 2015 | News
When the next typhoon, earthquake, or motorcycle accident happens, are you ready to help? Are you ready to be hands of mercy in times of need?
If you have a heart to help those who are experiencing the worst times of their life, then join the Introduction to Disaster Response Seminar. This seminar is designed to prepare individuals who have minimal rescue training or experience to safely lend assistance following disasters.
As a YWAMer, we have the mandate to Make God Known. The Introduction to Disaster Response Seminar prepares you to make Him known through compassion and mercy ministry.
July 6-10, 2015 will see another Introduction to Disaster Response Seminar commence at the YWAM Talisay base in Cebu City.
Registration for the July 6-10 seminar is now open.
For those interested to register please fill out the forms found here IDR Seminar Registration
What are you waiting for? Be equipped to be God’s hands of mercy in times of great need.
by Jonina Sharpe | Feb 4, 2015 | Blog, Updates
The 3rd annual National Leadership Consultation was a great blessing to all. Over 70 leaders from all over YWAM Philippines converged in Talisay for 4 days of engaging worship, inspirational teachings, meaningful fellowship and great food.
Of course everyone was excited for the raffle but no one was disappointed with what they received from the Lord. Here are some feedback from some of the leaders who attended.
” This has been such a great week for me. It has been inspiring to come together with so many great people. The session on being still at the feet of Jesus was precious to me. I am certainly committed to practice that. God is drawing me into a deeper relationship with Him.” – Morten Olesen, YWAM Baguio
“My highlight was the teaching of Dave Shields on Business without Devotion. It really showed my heart and I received healing from secret hurts. I thank God for His freedom!” – Joel Hapa, YWAM Cebu
“The consultation was very refreshing. It was good to have times of worship, sharing of hearts, reminders, prayer updates, and fellowship. It was great seeing younger leaders in attendance and enjoying the hospitality of YWAM Cebu.” – Jermane Cabey, YWAM Davao
“This week was a very powerful week for me. A time to get to know God more, know myself, others and the leadership that God has called me to do. Going deeper into His presence is the main key to having him move in this mission. By just knowing the love of God and moving into it, it will bring impact to the people around me.” – Cristina Viado, YWAM Davao
“I’m so blessed for every session we had for the Lord met me personally and ministered to me through the teachings, worship and prayer times. I feel refreshed and strengthened.” – Nola Joy Anza, YWAM King’s Kids
“To be honest, I have been empowered and encouraged. It’s something different from the past leader’s meetings. Not that the past meetings were less spiritual, but this time I really really enjoyed. God is awesome!” – Marlon Pitas, YWAM Urban Ministries Baguio
“When I was seemingly at my lowest point and feeling burnt out, God really refreshed me, refilled me and rebuilt me. I was so blessed to be here.” – Michael Casey, YWAM Nehemiah House, Cagayan
“There is variety in our schedules and the topics were really timely and very practical. It was really easy to understand and apply. The lovefeast and raffle was really fun.” – Jesamin Gurapo, YWAM Samar
“Every time I attend a consultation I always get refreshed and the fellowship of our family in YWAM always encourages me. It is encouraging to see the big picture rather than your situation and the burden of the ministry. It was great!” – Jayson Tan, YWAM Cagayan
“One of my highlights was the worship sessions because they left room for the Holy Spirit to move as well as times to listen and respond to Him. There were powerful times where I sensed the Father’s presence and the joy of the Lord.” – Heidi, YWAM Palawan
The only drawback to our amazing time together was a flu bug that afflicted many of the leaders. Please pray for their recovery! See you all next year! Maybe this time we will be able to raffle off a real car :p HAHAHA
