East Jamaica Conference

Communication 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: communication@ejcsda.com website: http://ejcsda.com

August 9, 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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Singles Convention to be Held- August 23-25, 2013 Postponement of EJC Family fun day to Sunday September 1, 2013 Zones Three and One host Youth Federation Day Aug 10 & Aug 24, 2013 Notices From the Sabbath School, Personal Ministries, Comm. Services Dept. Notices From the Children's Ministries Department Notices From The Women's Ministries Department Notices From the Education Department Special Events Happening in some of our Churches Update From The Communication Department Schedule of Upcoming Conference Dates and Events

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(1) Singles Convention to be Held August 23-25, 2013

The East Jamaica Conference in collaboration with the Jamaica Union Conference of Seventhday Adventists present, Singles Convention 2013 under the theme: Living your Dreams from August 23 to 25. Join them of Friday August 23 at the Kencot church for the Opening Service, on Sabbath August 24 at the Karram Speid Auditorium, Merl Grove High School for the Sabbath Service and on August 25 for a special power brunch. Come and be inspired by Single Ministries National Director from North America- Andrea Hicks and Youth Director from the Jamaica Union Conference- Pastor Michael Henry. Thats Singles Convention 2013. You cant afford to miss it! -1-

(2) Postponement of EJC Family Fun Day to Sunday September 1, 2013

Due to circumstances beyond our control, the Family Fun Brunch planned for August 11 has been postponed until September 1, 2013. All tickets purchased so far will be valid for the event on September 1, 2013. The East Jamaica Conference apologizes for any inconvenience this postponement may cause. All Community Services leaders are asked to attend an important meeting at the EJC Boardroom on Sunday August 11, 2013 at 10:00 am

(3) Notices from the Youth Ministries Department

Federation Days for Zones Three and One (August 10& 24, 2013 Respectively)
The Youth Ministries Department of East Jamaica Conference presents Federation Day for Zone Three which will be held at the Meadowvale SDA Church on Sabbath August 10, beginning at 9am sharp. The Special speaker will be Pastor Joel Jumpp. We also invite you to join us on August 24, 2013 at the Arnold Road SDA Church, when Zone One will celebrate their Federation Day. The specially invited Guest Speaker will be Darren Murphy, Ministerial Graduate of Northern Caribbean University.

Summer Camp August 13-20, 2013All attendees to Summer Camp 2013 are asked to meet at the Conference Office on Tuesday August 13, 2013 at 9am for check off and final instructions. Please ensure that you take your lunches with you.
(4) Notices from the Sabbath School / Personal Ministries / Community Services Department

EJC SABBATH SCHOOL/PERSONAL MINISTRIES & COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT

Please be reminded/take note of the following: 1. East Jamaica Conference School of Evangelism: A) Next General class meetings: August 18 & September 22, 2013 in the ECJ boardroom, 9 am 12 noon for all interests: Site coordinators, general facilitators, volunteer facilitators/ instructors & Personal Ministries leaders are especially invited. PLEASE TAKE YOUR REFRESHMENT. 2. Sabbath, August 24, 2013 Operation Reclamation reclaiming our former members 3. 4. Ambassador 2013-2014 Sashing @ the Police Officers Club, September 8, 2013 5. School of Evangelism Examination October 20, 2013 -2-

6. SOE & Lay Workers Institute 2013, November 13-15, 2013 @ Golden Acres students of the School of Evangelism (SOE) and delegates chosen for your churches should begin preparation now. 7. Grand Festival of the Laity Hagley Park SDA Church, November 16 & 17, 2013 plan to be in attendance! 8. Belated birthday greetings to our seniors, born January to July, & happy birthday to our August celebrants; wishing you good health and long life. 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: Zone 1
Kings SDA Church North Street SDA Church Kencot SDA Church Stadium Community SDA Church Harbour View SDA Church

Zone 2
Hagley Park SDA Church Washington Gardens SDA Church Half Way Tree SDA Church Sandy Park SDA Church Andrews SDA Church Gordon Town SDA Church

Zone 3
New Haven SDA Church Constant Spring SDA Church Shortwood SDA Church Meadowvale SDA Church Woodford SDA Church 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Zone 4
Seaforth SDA Church Morant Bay SDA Church Yallahs SDA Church Port Morant SDA Churches

The courses being offered are:

Certificate in Adventist Community Services(ACS390) Certificate in Bible School Evangelism (BSE 240) Diploma in Personal Bible Ministry & Discipleship (PBMB480) Certificate in Lay Evangelistic Preaching (LEP401) Certificate in Sabbath School Leadership (SSL350)

6. Certificate in Small Group Evangelism (SGE400) Principle of Evangelism and Principle of Discipleship & Membership Retention are mandatory for students to be eligible for graduation. Registration fee is eight hundred dollars ($800.00). Registration form is available on line. 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).
(5) Notices from the Children's Ministries Department

1. VBS material is still available. Please collect same at the office. 2. All CMDs whose children were not engaged in the Discipleship Training are asked to conduct this in your churches. Your Pastors and Elders will assist you in the training. Kindly ask your Pastors to pick up your packages. Levels 2 & 3 Leaders Certification course will be done via Distance Training. All CMDs are asked to pick up the package or access this on line. The final sessions will be held at Golden Acres /EJC Board Room in November 2013. 3. CMDs, register your Jewels now for the special KIDS in the Kitchen forum. Included in this is a special seminar package for our Jewels. This will be held October 24-27, 2013 @ Holiday Inn Resort, Montego Bay. A contribution- $6,000 including return fare. This will cover the cost of transportation, seminar package, presenters and facilitators. Kindly call the office for details. 4. Childrens Ministries Emphasis Day and Child Preachers recognition Day August 3, 2013. Commendations to all CMDs who recognized those children who have been involved in the ministry (child preachers, childrens day preachers, etc.). 5. International Childrens Week of Prayer - October 13-19, 2013. Please contact the office for details. 6. Adventist Childrens Day October 19, 2013 7. Coming soon!! a. Childrens Botanical Retreat -November b. The plane goes flying Easter, 2014. Begin saving for this. With Gods help, We will either find a way or make a way.

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(6) Notices from the Women's Ministries Department

1. WMDs, do all you can to have at least one GEM representing your church at the 4 day seminar October 24 -27, 2013. Call immediately and book their place in the first batch of 120 persons at the cost that is advertized. There will be a new rate after the first 120 room spaces are filled. 2. Levels 2 & 3 Leaders Certification course will be done via Distance Training. All WMDs are 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 in November. 3. Abuse Prevention Day in all churches Sabbath, August 31, 2013. You are asked to remind the congregants. A short one minute statement can be read by the church clerk or a statement put in the bulletin. 4. Come rest awhile all hard working adults, male and female. Come for a full package of physical rejuvenation from October 24 -27, 2013, at the Holiday Inn Resort. Book now. Good news. We are now accepting credit card payments. 5. The half yearly report as well as the activity sheet for the other half of the year is being sent via your Pastors. Kindly give it your attention. 6. WMDs please send your reports to the office.

Parenting Tip August 10, 2013Obedience in teaching us the Word of God is the best way to fulfill Gods divine destiny. We beg you! Help us to be obedient. Remember we love you.

(7) Notices from the Education Department

The Education Department of East Jamaica Conference is pleased to advise the public our schools are still accepting students for the 2013/2014 School Term. For further information you may call 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 best choice in registering your child for a Christ centered Education. The Education Department also wishes to congratulate all NCU graduands especially those from the East Jamaica Conference who will be conferred with their degrees at this Week-ends Graduation ceremony. Hats off to you all! A job well done and we salute you! -5-

(7) Special Events Happening in some of our Churches A. True Purpose Ministries Heads to Cross Roads SDA Church Sabbath August 10, 2013 for AY:

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 show us 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), Denise Antoinette Simpson (co-founder). This week they will be journeying to the Cross Roads 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 Cross Roads SDA Church on Sabbath afternoon 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 during the month of September. The series kicks off with the Good Samaritan Health Run on September 1, 2013. Health presentations begin on September 8 and continue through to October 6, 2013. A Health 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 PastorSamuel Lewis. Presentations will be held on Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday night at 7:00p.m. Sabbath presentations are at 8:00a.m., 11:15a.m. and 5:00pm. Thats the Andrews Memorial SDA Churchs annual Health & Wellness Series beginning on September 1. Youre of course invited to attend. Plan and make it a date! (9) Update from the Communication Department
Latest News Items Uploaded to the EJC Website

The Communication Department invites you to review the latest News Articles that account for activities which took place across the EJC Constituency over the recent weeks. We do invite you to share these articles with others and to encourage others to visit our website to stay abreast of the happenings taking place in our constituency. Nation Urged to Pray MoreImpact South Africa 2013Way of the Cross Campaign Reclaims 36 - 6Click here to view this news item Click here to view this news item Click here to view this news item

(10) Schedule of Upcoming Conference Dates and Events

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Aug 10 Aug 11 Aug 13 - 20 Aug 31 Sep 1 Sep 28 Sep 29 Oct 1 - Nov 9 Oct 1 - 31 Nov 13 - 15

Event
Event
Adventist Youth Day Family Fun Brunch Summer Camp District Dialogue -Yallahs & Seaforth EJC Ambassadors' Sashing Vision One Million Baptism Day Senior Citizen's Banquet Forty Days of Prayer Begins For Success of Big City Campaign Ingathering Emphasis Month EJC School of Evangelism Institute 2013

Location
Location
All Churches EJC Robins Bay

Everywhere

Adiese A. Jonas Assist Director, Communication

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