Communication Advisory for August 31-2013

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EastJamaica ConferenceCommunication Department

74 Constant Spring Road P.O. Box 181 Kingston 10 Jamaica W.I. Tel:(876) 924-1061-3, Fax (876) 924-0263. E-Mail:

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August 28, 2013

To: All Pastors, Elders, Leaders and Church Members

Dear Brethren:

Sincere Christian greetings!

Please see important dates and events of the East Jamaica Conference of Seventh-day Adventists below.

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Thanksgiving Service for Pastor E.R.E.Wright Sep 8, 2013

Ontario Conference re-elects Mansfield Edwards for a Second Term

Mens Health Seminar- Sep 22, 2013

Notices From the Religious Liberty Department

Notices from the Spirit of Prophecy Department

Notices from the Education Department

Notices from the Youth Ministries Department

Notices from Childrens Ministries DepartmentNotices from the Womens Ministries

Notices from the Sabb. School/Pers. Ministries/Comm. Services Dept.

Upcoming Conference Dates and Events

Schedule of Upcoming Conference Dates and Events

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(1) Thanksgiving Service for Pastor Ernie Roy Emerson Wright- Sunday September 8, 2013

It is with deep sadness, that we announce the passing of Pastor E.R.E Wright, who served as former

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Pastor Wright joined the West Jamaica Conference as an Associate Publishing Director in 1957, then

later joined the Pastoral team in 1959. In 1971, he became Secretary of the Conference and by 1975

he became President. He then worked as President for six (6) years and later returned to the Pastoral

District. In 1984 he was called to serve East Jamaica Conference where he laboured until his time of

retirement. He retired October 1998. He served the organization for 42 years. Pastor Wright leaves to

mourn: his wife Lunnett and three (3) adult children and other relatives and friends.

The Thanksgiving Service for Pastor Wright has been set for Sunday September 8, at the Sav-la-mar

High School, in Western Jamaica. We ask that you pray for his family as they go through this period

of grief.

(2) Ontario Conference re-elects Mansfield Edwards as President for a Second Term

On a more cheerful note, we are pleased to announce that former Youth Director of East Jamaica

Conference, Pastor Mansfield Edwards has been re-elected to serve as President of the Ontario

Conference, in Canada. Delegates to the 33rd constituency meeting of the Ontario Conference of

Seventh-day Adventists overwhelmingly re-elected Edwards as conference president on the first day

of the three-day meeting, from August 23-25, 2013 at College Park Seventh-day Adventist Church,

Oshawa. We wish him Gods richest blessings as he leads in that part of the vineyard.

(3) Health & Family Life Department present Mens Health Seminar- September 22, 2013

The Health Ministries Department in association with the Family Life Department will conduct aMens Health Seminar at V.H. Percy Centre, Sunday, September 22, at 10 a.m. A contribution

of$1,000, will take care of all screening tests to be done. Ladies, do encourage your husbands to

attend.

(4) Notices from the Religious Liberty Department

A Religious Liberty newsletter will be launched in the month of October. The purpose of this organ

is to inform members of what is happening locally and abroad as far as civil and religious rights are

concerned and of course the impact that certain changes may have on the Seventh-day Adventist

Church.

Also, please bear in mind that shortly after the first quarter of 2014, there will be a Jamaica Union

Conference Religious Liberty Day. This religious liberty rally will include all 5 conferences. The

proposed venue is the national arena. We will update you as time goes by.

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(5) Notices from the Spirit of Prophecy Department

We continue to encourage each church to read our spirit of prophecy books in a systematic way as

we need to guard well the avenues of the soul against the evils of these last days that we see all

around us.

On Sabbath October 5 will be Spirit of Prophecy Day. Please make this day a special one. It would

be a fine gesture to have a graduation service or handing out of certificates to recognize all those who

are reading the said book(s).

(6) Notices from the Education Department

A. The Education Department hosted its Leadership Training and Professional Development

Seminar on Tuesday on August 27, 2013. To review the photo highlights of the event click

here.

B. We continue to remind the public that our schools are now accepting students for the

2013/2014 School Term. For further information you may contact the Education Department

by dialing 924-1061-3. Please be reminded of our five schools: Kingsway High and Prep,

New Hope Prep, Hagley Park Prep, Woodford Prep and Miramar Prep that have each been

strategically placed across our constituency to serve you better. Do make the right choice in

giving your child a Christ centered Education.

C. The Education Department presents a career opportunity for an individual to become a Part

Time Teacher of Physical Education beginning September 2, 2013. Persons applying shouldhave the following qualifications: Teaching Diploma, preferably from GC Foster College

NCTVET Levels 1 and 2. A knowledge of Microsoft applications and use of multimedia is an

asset. Applications should to: The Principal of the Hagley Park Preparatory School.

Applications may also be sent [email protected].

(7) Notices from the Youth Ministries Department

(Youth Leaders Meeting in Mandeville Sunday September 1, 2013)

This serves to formalize the arrangements for the meeting of Youth Directors and Youth Leaders to

be held in Mandeville on Sunday, September 1. Please note:

1. The meeting begins at 9:30 am and continues until 4 pm.

2. The venue is Victor Dixon High School

3. The agenda has already been shared with all Youth Directors and your comments

and responses invited.

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4. Persons invited are Federation presidents + one other officer from each federation;

3 Area Coordinators preferably drawn from among those with responsibility for

training, communication/ administration, and social development/ special events

planning; Master Guide Association presidents.

5. Lunch will be provided.

(8) Notices from the Children's Ministries Department

1. All CMDs whose children were not engaged in the Discipleship Training are asked toconduct this in your churches. Your Pastors and Elders will assist you in the training. Kindlyask your Pastors to pick up your packages.

2. Levels 2 & 3 Leaders Certification course will be done via Distance Training. All CMDs areasked to pick up the package or access this on line. The final sessions will be held at GoldenAcres /EJC Board Room in November 2013.

3. CMDs, you are asked to encourage parents to a make use of the special KIDS in the

Kitchen forum to be held October 24-27, 2013 @ Holiday Inn Resort, Montego Bay.

The total contribution is $6,000. This includes return fare, seminar and presenters tokens.

Last date for registration September 30, 2013.

4. International Childrens Week of Prayer - October 13-19, 2013. Please contact the office fordetails.

5. Adventist Childrens Day October 19, 20136. Coming soon!!

a. Jewels Botanical RetreatNovember

(9) Notices from the Women's Ministries Department

1. Counting Down! WMDs, do all you can to have at least one GEM representing your churchat the 4 day seminar October 24-27, 2013. Call immediately and book their place.Adults/Mentors come for your Rest & Relaxation. Bring your friends and coworkers.

2. Levels 2 & 3 Leaders Certification course will be done via Distance Training. All WMDsare asked to pick up the package or access this on line. Then go through the material with

your team members. The final sessions will be held at Golden Acres /EJC Board Room inNovember.

3. Abuse Prevention Day in all churches Sabbath, August 31, 2013. You are asked to remind

the congregants of the reasons to ENDITNOW. A short one minute statement can be read

by the church clerk or a statement put in the bulletin.

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4. Come rest awhile all hard working adults, male and female. Book now for a full package

of physical rejuvenation from October 24 -27, 2013, at the Holiday Inn Resort. Credit card

payments are accepted.

5. The report for January to June, as well as the activity sheet for July to December is being

sent via your Pastors. Note that activities like Moms in Touch, IMAP and GEMS areongoing. Kindly give it your attention. In addition you are asked to send your reports to theoffice.

Parenting Tip-

(Tip #7: August 24, 2013)

As children we all know that a seed will

not grow unless it is planted. The onlyway to determine if a seed is alive is toplant it. In the same way we will not growunless you train us. So parents please trainus so that we will grow well.

Remember we love you.

(10) Notices from the Sabbath School / Personal Ministries / Community Services Department

Please be reminded/take note of the following:

1. EJC Family Fun Brunch - Sunday, September 1, 2013, 10 a.m 3 p.m on the EJC grounds.Tickets $500 (adults) & children pay $350 at the gate. All Community Services leaders are urgedto turn in the proceeds from ticket sales, along with the names of two (2) needy children/studentsfor back-to-school assistance. State the nature of help needed. (PARTICIPATING CHURCHESONLY)

2. EJC Ambassador 2013-2014 finalsSaturday, September 7 @ Constant Spring SDA Church @4 p.m & the Sashing @ the Police Officers Club, September 8, 2013 @ 4:00 p.m. Tickets(adults) $500 & children pay $150 at the door.

3. September 7, 2013 - St. Thomas East Big City Cluster meeting @ Morant Bay SDA @ 4 p.m, allPersonal Ministries council members (heads of department & elders) are invited.

4. EJC SOE Monthly Fasting & Prayer @ Hope GardensSeptember 8, 2013, 6:30 - 9:30 a.m.

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5. EJC School of Evangelism Big City Evangelism & parish development Summit-September 15,2013in the EJC boardroom, 9 a.m12:30 p.m (Kingston & St. Andrew) & September 29, 10 a.m@ Morant Bay SDA Church (St. Thomas). The main purpose is to intensify field preparation forcampaign in the Big City Mission. Personal Ministries leaders, assistants & secretaries, laypreachers, Community Services leaders, all students of the SOE and all other interests areespecially invited. PLEASE TAKE YOUR REFRESHMENT. Regular general class meetingresumes September 22 & October 20, 2013.

6. SOE & Lay Workers Institute 2013, November 13-15, 2013 @ Golden Acresstudents of theSchool of Evangelism (SOE) and delegates chosen for your churches should begin preparationnow. Grand Festival of the LaityHagley Park SDA Church, November 16 & 17, 2013plan tobe in attendance!

7. Belated bir thday greetings to our seniors, born Januar y to July, & happy bir thday to ourAugust celebrants; wishing you good health and long life.

8. Hello Sabbath School friends!Please be reminded that as at January 5, 2013, and by now all our Sabbath Schools should be on

the new or renewed programme:

6-8 members in each class

Interactive reading/learning strategy for the bible study/review

Vertical meditation for each unit member

Horizontal sharing of thoughts, etc.

EJC School of Evangelism (EJC SOE) 2013 Year III training sites are as follow:

Principle of Evangelism and Principle of Discipleship & Membership Retention are mandatory forstudents to be eligible for graduation. Registration fee is eight hundred dollars ($800.00). Registrationform is available on line.

The courses being offered are:

1. Certificate in Adventist Community Services(ACS390)

2. Certificate in Bible School Evangelism (BSE 240)

3. Diploma in Personal Bible Ministry & Discipleship (PBMB480)

4. Certificate in Lay Evangelistic Preaching (LEP401)5. Certificate in Sabbath School Leadership (SSL350)6. Certificate in Small Group Evangelism (SGE400)

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N.B. Sabbath School superintendents and Personal Ministries leaders are reminded of the end of

quarter report which is due on the 10th of each month following the end of the quarter, (report form

& explanation sheets are available on line). Also, please be reminded of the weekly evangelistic

reports from your churches. (We are requesting your Small Groups updates).

(11) Special Events Happening in some of our Churches

A. True Purpose Ministries Heads to Shortwood SDA Church Sabbath September 7, 2013 forAY:

True Purpose Ministries is comprised of a group of dynamic young people, all passionate about helping

others to discover their divinely orchestrated purpose in life. Their message of Purpose is inspired from

Jeremiah 29:11-13, Proverbs 19:21, & Jeremiah 1:5 and seeks to promote the importance of each of us

seeking after God to find His specific plans and purposes for our respective lives.

This programme encourages youth and mature members of congregation to prayerfully ask God to showus His Gifts and Talents so that we may use them to be a blessing and inspiration to others.

The programme format is musical in nature and usually features informative presentations from Pierre

Wright(founder), DeniseAntoinetteSimpson(co-founder). On Sabbath September 7, they will be

journeying to the Shortwood SDA Church and they invite you to journey with them as they seek to

take you on a spiritual journey. Thats True Purpose Ministries at the Shortwood SDA Church on

Sabbath afternoon (September 7) at 4:30pm. You cant afford to miss it!

B. Andrews Memorial SDA Church to host its Annual Health & Wellness Series September 1 to

October 6, 2013:

The Andrews Memorial SDA Church will be hosting its annual Health & Wellness Series duringthe month of September. The series kicks off with the Good Samaritan Health Run on September1, 2013. Health presentations begin on September 8 and continue through to October 6, 2013. AHealth Fair will also take place on Sunday October 6, the final day of the series.

The Health Presentations in the series will be complemented by a charge by the Senior Pastor-Samuel Lewis. Presentations will be held on Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday night at7:00p.m. Sabbath presentations are at 8:00a.m., 11:15a.m. and 5:00pm. Thats the AndrewsMemorial SDA Churchs annual Health & Wellness Series beginning on September 1. Youre ofcourse invited to attend. Plan and make it a date!

C. Stadium Community SDA Church Presents Communication Day 2013:

The Stadium Community SDA Church presents their Communication Day on Sabbath August 31,2013 beginning at 9:15am. Join them for a spirit-filled day of worship. Specially invited guestspeaker for the day is Brother Leon Ffrench- Information System Manager for the East JamaicaConference of Seventh-day Adventists. It will be a day of singing, fellowship and worship.

We urge you to invite your friends. A blessing awaits you!

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(12) Update from the Communication Department

Latest Pictures Uploaded to the EJC Website

The Communication Department invites you to view the recent pictorial of Last Weeks Singles Convention held at theKaram Speid Auditorium, as well as AY Zone Federation Day held at the Arnold Road SDA Church.

To view pictures of the visitclick here.

(13) Schedule of Upcoming Conference Dates and Events

Dates -2013 Event LocationSep 1 EJC Ambassadors' Sashing

Sep 28 Vision One Million Baptism Day EverywhereSep 29 Senior Citizen's BanquetOct 1 - Nov 9

Forty Days of Prayer Begins For Success of Big City Campaign

Oct 1 - 31 Ingathering Emphasis MonthNov 13 - 15 EJC School of Evangelism Institute 2013

Adiese A. Jonas

Assist Director,

Communication

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East Jamaica Conference

OfSeventh-dayAdventists

74 Constant Spring Road P.O. Box 181 Kingston 10 Jamaica

W.I.

Tel:(876) 924-1061-5, Fax: (876) 924-0263, E-Mail:[email protected]

Website:ejcsda.com

August 27, 2013

To all Pastors, Elders & Health Ministries Directors

Dear Brethren:

Greetings!

Let me hope that by now you would have received your five sermons and information concerning

Health Emphasis Week, which is from September 21 to September 28. Please put Health on the front

burner it is very important, it is the right arm of the church.

In a previous letter and in the Calendar of Events it was stated that there would be a cooking class onSeptember 28, at V.H. Percy Centre however, due to circumstances the event is cancelled until further

notice.

And finally, the Medical Missionary Graduation which was scheduled for September 7, has been

rescheduled for Sunday, September 29, at 5 p.m. at the Kencot SDA Church.

Yours in the Masters Service,

Pastor Leonard Steele

HEALTH MINISTRIES DEPT.

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