The Organiser
Calvary Church of
Damansara Heights, Kuala Lumpur was established in 1968. Today,
it is a well-established church recognized for its contribution
toward building a positive society in a multi-cultural and
multi-racial country.
Calvary’s dynamic programs impact, children, youth, families and
the elderly. Children are impacted through providing exposure
and training in music and creative arts such as the orchestra
program, children’s dramas and concerts.
There are also programs
for children with learning disabilities and special needs. Their
youth programs include small group activities, leadership
development training and opportunities for community services.
The church regularly conducts pre-marital, parent and marriage
enrichment seminars for couples and families. Their Calvary
Sunshine Home provides day-care facilities as well as wholesome
interaction for the elderly.
Calvary’s contributions to society include counselling services,
visitations to the elderly, disabled, and feeding programs to
the homeless. Calvary has established a community welfare
project called “Calvaryland”
where the aged, orphaned and those
marginalized by society are cared for and housed in a 10-acre
facility in Sepang.
Calvary is also
actively involved in humanitarian causes, having provided
support and financial assistance to various countries that have
been affected by natural disasters, outbreak of diseases and
wars.
The Pastoral Team of Calvary is led by Senior Pastors Rev. Tan
Sri Prince Guneratnam and Puan Sri Petrina Guneratnam. Senior
Pastor Prince Guneratnam has served as the General
Superintendent of the Assemblies of God Malaysia and was the
Chairman of the Christian Federation of Malaysia.
In recognition of his meritorious services to the country and to the people, Senior Pastor Guneratnam was awarded the “Panglima Setia Mahkota” in 2008 and ‘”Panglima Jasa Negara” in 1999 by His Majesty, the Yang di-Pertuan Agong.
He was conferred the “General Superintendent Emeritus” by the Assemblies of God of Malaysia for his outstanding leadership, and has also received three honorary doctorate degrees, i.e. Doctor of Law, Doctor of Litterrarum, and Doctor of Divinity.
Calvary is currently constructing the
Calvary Convention Centre
(http://www.calvary.org.my/CCC/ccc.html) at Bukit Jalil. CCC, the first of its kind in Malaysia, is a unique centre dedicated to the pursuit of holistic activities which include the hosting of international, regional and national conventions, banquets, seminars, musicals and creative arts production. It is also devoted to education and vocational training and spiritual development that aim to develop our nation's youth into useful and exemplary citizens of Malaysia. CCC will be completed by early 2013.
