Creating a sense of belonging for the Orang Asli

An Outreach Programme was held recently for some 50 Orang Asli from Kg Sg Bil and Kg Sg Lembing, more than 20KM from Tanjung Malim in Perak.

It was held in the parish hall of the Church of the Most Holy Redeemer. Present were parish priest, Fr Andrew Stephen, PPC Chairperson Edmund Yeo, and lay leader Liza Tan and a group of Catholics from Kuala Lumpur.

The event commenced in the afternoon, with a Prayer Session in Bahasa Malaysia and a short Reflection. Everyone joined in the prayers and the two hymns in Bahasa Malaysia.

Fr Andrew welcomed and thanked the KL Group for assisting in organising the outreach. This was followed with a short address by the representative from the KL Group. Twenty five Rosaries and 70 Prayer Booklets in Bahasa Malaysia were blessed by Fr Andrew and later distributed to the Orang Asli, to help them in their personal prayers.

Edmund also shared about the history of Kg Sg Bil and Kg Sg Lembing, the Orang Asli communities that belong to the Tanjung Malim parish and his encounter with them, to all those present.

The KL Group also sang the Song of A Young Prophet, as everyone went round to exchange the sign of peace with one another. Several indoor games and a colouring competition were held.

After the Closing Prayer, all adjourned to the church grounds for tea fellowship. 500 kgs of provisions were distributed to the poor Orang Asli in the Outreach.

Article reproduced from Herald Malaysia online