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Kokol
Prayer
Retreat Centre 
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Mark 1:35
Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the
house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed. |
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In the past, watchtowers were built to give forewarning of
approaching enemy. Some were fortified so they can defend against the
advance of the enemy. In our electronic age of satellite surveillance,
the physical watchtower gives way to spiritual watchtowers that watches over
the nation's security, wealth and wellbeing. We need God's favour to
keep us from natural calamity. We need to be watchful and pray for our
government and national leaders that they will have wisdom to govern and
rule the nation wisely so that we can live in peace and harmony. |
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The idea to build a retreat centre has been pursued by the
Anglican Diocese of Sabah many times in the past. However, none of the
attempts came to fruition. The idea was mooted again and we realized
that there is a need for a prayer and retreat centre in Kota Kinabalu area
for all the churches in Sabah. |
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The Land |
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Without being solicited, a man has given our Diocese free of
charge 10 acres of land in the Kokol Mountains that is only half an hour
drive from Kota Kinabalu. |
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The land is close to the peak of a ridge approximately 2,800
feet above sea level. The ridge has been leveled to create a narrow
strip of land measuring approximately half an acre where the proposed prayer
retreat centre will be built. |
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The site offers breathtaking panoramic, views over largely
undisturbed mountain flora. On one side, we have aerial view of city
of KK and its surburbs. On a clear day, we are able to see Mount
Kinabalu on the other side. |
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Functions |
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The Bishop's vision for the prayer retreat centre is it will
be used by all the churches individually or corporately to pray for the
nation and churches. It will be opened for all seasons and will cater
for big or small groups or families. |
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Building Design Concept |
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The design concept for the proposed retreat and prayer centre
is a building shape as a slanting cross. The idea is from a picture in
Jerusalem showing Jesus carrying the cross toe Mount Golgotha along the Via
Delorosa. A committee has been formed and they have selected an option
for a building with a main auditorium with a sitting capacity of 300
persons. It will incorporate the following facilities: |
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 | 2 prayer rooms with unobstructed panoramic views |
| Smaller meeting and conference rooms |
| Office and administration rooms |
| Kitchen and Dinning areas |
| En suite rooms and dormitory |
| Toilets and bathrooms |
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Costing |
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The cost of the building is RM4,200,000.00. Furniture,
fixtures, fittings and equipment is estimated at RM500,000.00 Funding
for the project is from internal reserves, members contribution and free
will offering. |
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Those who are interested to give to the project can make out
your cheques to 'The Diocese of Sabah', HSBC A/C No: 392 013397 001, Swift
Code: HBMB MYKL. Cheques to be forwarded to 2nd floor Wisma Anglican,
Jalan Lee Tet Phui, 88000 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia. Telephone No
0060 88 245846 Fax No 00 60 88 261422. |
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