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: ejccommunication@ejcsda.com

website: http://ejcsda.com

April 24, 2014

To: All Pastors, Elders, Leaders and Church Members

Sincere Christian greetings!

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

(1) The MM14 "Drama of the Ages Countdown"

We continue to invite your presence, prayers and support for the final MM14 Evangelistic campaign,

"The Drama of the Ages Countdown" which is currently underway at the Pembroke

Hall Community Centre with Evangelist Pastor Kevin White. During the first baptism 15 precious

souls were won for the kingdom. Live Streaming with the Evangelist will continue this week. Live

streaming can be viewed from the website by clicking on the "Live Streaming" web banner on the

front page. Click here to see ejcsda.com website.

(2) Notices from the Health Ministries Department

1. The Medical Missionary Training for Pastors which was scheduled to begin May 1 has been

postponed until September.

Item # Description

MM 14 Evangelistic series

Notices from the Health Ministries Department

Notices from the Education Department

Funeral Notices

Notices from the Children's Ministries Department

Notices from the Women's Ministries Department

Notices from the Youth Department

Notices from the Sabbath School / Personal Ministries / Comm. Services Department

Notices from the Public Affairs, Publishing & Religious Liberty Dpt.

Notice from the Family Life Department

Notice from Friends of Andrews Hospital

Notices from the Communication Department

Schedule of Upcoming Conference Dates and Events

2. Massage Therapy Training sessions started on April 22, 2014 at the V.H. Percy Centre at 5:00pm

- 7:00 pm and will run for six weeks.

3. 5K Run/Walk and Children’s Fun Day – June 1, 2014.

(3) Notices from the Education Department

1. Education Week is to be held May 5-10 and Education Day on May 10, 2014. Education Directors

and church leaders, Please click here for Education Day Sermon

2. Kindly note contact information for the East Jamaica Conference Preparatory Schools and Kingsway

High School along with the tuition cost per term.

School: Kingsway High

Address: 10-12 Osbourne Road, Kgn. 5

Principal: Mr. Jaron Whitely

Tel.: (926-2379 school)

Email: (kingswayhighandprep@gmail.com)

(jaronwhitely@yahoo.com - personal)

Tuition: $36,500.00 Per Term

School: Kingsway Prep.

Address: 10-12 Osbourne Road, Kgn. 5

Vice Principal: Mrs. Kaydene Pusey-Bernard

Tel.: (926-2379) school (845-1026/527-4830)

personal

Email (kingswayhighandprep@gmail.com)

school (chappa_kay@yahoo.com) personal

Tuition: $36,450.00 Per Term

School: Miramar Kinder-Prep.

Address: 2 Miramar Drive, Morant Bay

Principal: Mr. F. E. Bingahm

Tel.: (410-5176) personal

Email: (emanubing@yahoo.com)personal

Tuition: $13,000.00 Per Term

School: New Hope Prep.

Address: 56 James Street, Kingston

Principal: Mr. Lambert Forrest

Tel.: (922-6507) school (833-1797/756-9430)

personal

Email: (newhopeprep@yahoo.com) school

(forrest.lambert@gmail.com) personal

Tuition: $26,000.00 Per Term

School: Woodford Prep.

Address: Woodford P.O., St. Andrew

Principal: Mr. Dave McNeish

Tel.: (323-9512) personal

Email: (dashie2006@yahoo.com)

Tuition: $10,000.00 Per Term

School: Hagley Park Prep. Address: 171Hagley Park Road, Kingston 11 Principal: Mrs. Elyn Spence Telephone: 923-9507 school, 527-4824/9819805 personal Email: (hagleyparkprep@yahoo.com) school

(elyn.spence@gmail.com) personal Tuition : $21, 000 Per Term

3. A football extravaganza will be held on the grounds of the Kingsway High School May 25 involving

all the SDA Preparatory Schools in the corporate area. Please see flyer below for details.

“A noble character is the result of self-discipline, of the subjection of the lower to the higher nature-the

surrender of self for the service of love to God and man.” Education pg. 57

(4) Funeral Notices

1. The funeral service for Bro. Noel “Nigel” Brown will be held this Sunday, April 27, 2014 at 10

a.m at the Hagley Park SDA Church. However on Sabbath, April 26, there will be a memorial

service at that church beginning at 3 p.m. Interment will be at the Dovecot Memorial Gardens.

2. The funeral service for Celeste Johnson will be held May 4 at the Glendevon SDA church in St.

James at 11:00 a.m. Sis. Johnson is the mother of Pastor Paul Bailey who is the Pastor of the

Kings and Johnson Town SDA Churches.

3. The funeral service for Ralph Jackson, Father of Pastor Cornel Jackson, will be held on Sunday May

11. Details to follow.

(5) Notices from the Children’s Ministries Department

1. It is with a sad reality that we inform you of the death of our Prayer Ministries leader and

one of our most valuable team members, Elder Venice Johnson. As we look forward to

attending the thanksgiving service let’s remember to pray for the family and to don

Venice’s favorite color.

2. Missionaries to Belize please note that your air fare becomes due on or before April 25,

2014. Kindly call the office for further details. This group package rate is less than the

projected amount. We contracted only 36 seats. Credit cards are accepted.

3. Hats off to Sisters Gean Burris (Content Gap) Jean Johnson (Seaview) and (Riverton) for

turning in first quarter’s report on time.

4. GEMS Anniversary will be held on April 26 beginning at 3:30 p.m. Children’s choir

rehearsal will resume on May 4 with choir directors Sis. Kareen Murray (Andrews SDA)

and Dr. Julie Ann Grant (North Street SDA).

5. The Children’s Ministries department invites all CMDs to participate in the fund raising

Lap-a-thon that will held on Friday, May 23, 2014. Proceeds will be in aid of ASI/IAD

Belize Mission 2000 & Beyond, Walkers’ Children’s Home & Child Month activities.

All Children’s Ministries team members, kindly collect the lap-a-thon sheets from the

office, Winsome Martin or your zone presidents.

6. There will be a fund raising fish fry on Thursday, June 5, 2014. Proceeds will be in aid of

ASI/IAD Belize Mission and Walkers’ Children’s Home. Contact your Children’s

Ministries director or the zone coordinator, Sis. Winsome Martin for tickets.

7. Order from the office now your VBS materials and certificates.

(6) Women’s Ministries Department

1. Our Mother Daughter Affair will be held on Sunday April 27, 2014. See poster below.

Kindly note that where there are challenges you can attend alone.

2. Girls of Eloquence Morals and Standards (GEMS) anniversary will be held on Sabbath,

April 26, 2014, beginning at 3:30 p.m. See poster below. Venue -Half Way Tree Church.

Come hear HUMBLE at their best. All Mentors, BEAMS, friends and well wishers are

invited.

3. The General Conference Women’s Ministries’ Emphasis Day material for June is

available. See the EJC website or call the office to arrange for your hard copy. Kindly

click here for sermon.

4. Come join the EJC GEMS in their fund raising Lap-a-thon on Friday, May 23, 2014.

5. Coming soon! Me Time! Rejuvenation and re-tooling- October 2014

6. JAMU GEMS launch will be held on Sabbath June 14, 2014 in the afternoon at NCU.

(7) Youth Ministries Department

1. THANK YOU: The Youth Ministries Department wishes to say a BIG “Thank You” to all the

delegates who attended the recently concluded JAMU Jamboree 2014 held at Camp Verley. We

had huge challenges, however, I wish to commend you for your tolerance and maturity. A special

thanks to the planning committee and the EJC Drill Squad-you did us proud. Kudos!!!!

2. DAY OF PRAYER FOR THE YOUTH: In all our churches April 26, 2014 has been designated a

day of prayer for our youth. As per usual we will utilize the year’s theme. “Empowered for

Victory” in the execution of this programme.

3. CONDOLENCES: The Youth Ministries Department of The East Jamaica Conference of SDA

takes this opportunity to express sincere condolences to the family, relatives and friends of the late

Noel “Nigel” Brown. Nigel was a distinguished youth leader not only for the Master Guide

Association but also in the overall work of Youth Ministries. He was a no-nonsense leader who

demanded only the best from those he led. We say thanks for the invaluable contribution he has

made to the development of Youth Ministries in the East Jamaica Conference and look forward to

seeing Nigel once again “when the saints go marching in!”I use this medium to invite all Master

Guides, youth leaders and our army of youth in general to the Thanksgiving Service for this “giant”

of a leader, on Sunday April 27, 2014 at the Hagley Park SDA Church starting at 10:00am.

4. DATA FORM: Please submit form with relevant information requested immediately!

5. EJC HONOURS’ COMMITTEE:

Sunday May 4, 2014 is the submission date for the grades of all honours booklets which are

to be marked by the resource person/s who taught the honours as identified by each club in

consultation with the Honours Committee.

On Sunday May 18, the Honours Committee will communicate to each church the three

(3) sample booklets it would like to review for each honour.

Exams will be on Sunday May 25, and club directors should send the requested sample

booklets only on that date.

The Early Bird Honours submission has been rescheduled. The new date for submission of all

Early Bird Honour grades is Sunday May 4, 2014. Exams for these honours will be held on

Sunday May 25, 2014. Folders MUST be submitted on the same date.

Sign Language Honour requirements:

1. Know the Sign Language alphabets

2. Know the Pathfinder Song and be able to sign the song “Draw Me Close to You.”

3. Complete a one page written report on a school that specializes in deaf education

Note: a practical examination will be given for this honour.

6. BIBLE BOOM 2014: It’s almost time for the play-offs to begin and Bible Boom promises to be

more inspiring, interesting and fun. The Books to be studied are Hosea-Micah. Every AYS must be

on board as we want our youth to become men and women of the WORD!!!

7. 13th YOUTH & CHILDREN’S MISSION TRIP TO BELIZE- July 24 – August 18, 2014.

Interested youth please contact the Children or Youth Ministries Department at East Jamaica

Conference. Registration closing SOON!!!

(9) Notices from the Public Affairs, Publishing & Religious Liberty Dpt.

1. Once again we will celebrate our annual “Day of Seventh-day Adventist Books.” on Sabbath

May 3, 2014, this significant day is celebrated all over the Inter American Division (IAD) as a

day to give away a SDA book to a friend, relative, co-worker, neighbor etc. I urge every church,

every member to get involved in this initiative to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ through the

printed page. This year’s books of the year are “Beyond Imagination,” by Baldwin et al, and

“Education” by E.G. White.

2. To all Pastors, Elders and Publishing leaders of zone 4. Christian greetings to you all!

I wish to use this medium to thank the Pastors and members of zone 4 for your support and

participation in the recently held Publishing Day Service that was hosted by the Yallahs Seventh-day

Adventist Church. I sincerely wish that this is just the beginning of good things for publishing in St.

Thomas. As we continue in this year, 2014-“The year of the Literature Evangelist,” we will be re-

doubling our effort to educate, recruit and train every member as to the importance of this arm of the

church which is neglected.

Again I thank you all for your support and attendance at this memorable Publishing Day Service.

Yours in the Master’s service,

Owen Thomas

Publishing Director

(10) Notice from the Family Life Department

1. To: Pastors, First Elders, Family Ministries Directors and Church Clerks

Dear Brethren: Christian greetings.

The North Jamaica Conference in collaboration with the Jamaica Union Conference have extended a

special invitation to East Jamaica Conference to share with them in their grand National Singles

Convention to be held August 23-24, 2014 at Duncans, Trelawny. We are therefore inviting all

singles to plan and be prepared for this unforgettable event. (Please click here for registration form)

We are recommending that we attend the Sabbath Activities only. A fee of $1500 for transportation

will be charged and we ask that you provide your own meals. However there may be persons who

wish to attend the full programme. Accommodation at the campsite is free but limited. (Please see

flyer below for details). We invite those who are interested in attending to register through the EJC

Family Ministries Department. Kindly note that in the light of these activities the East Jamaica

Conference will not be having a Singles Convention for 2014. However, November 29, 2014 will be

celebrated as Singles day within each church. Plan for it.

Yours in Christ,

Glenville Carr Family Ministries Director (11) Notices of Special Events In our Conference

Annual Health & Food Expo - Andrews Memorial Hospital

The Friends of the Andrews Memorial Hospital wish to advise that the annual Health & Food

Expo will be held on Sunday, April 27, 2014 at the Andrews Memorial Hospital Grounds, 27

Hope Road, Kingston 10 between the hours of 10:00pm to 7:00pm. Please see flyer below for

details.

Family Gospel Extravaganza - Harbour View SDA Church & Communication Department

The Harbour View SDA Church in association with the Communication Department presents

Family Gospel Extravaganza on the church grounds on April 27, 2014 beginning at 6:30 pm.

MC;s will be Chuku & Ava McTavish.

Artists lined up for this event include, Carey Sayles, Helkia Jones, New Creation Heritage,

Emaeralds, Avodah, Passion for Praise, Assure, Living Waters, Allegiance, Royal Roots, Nagash

MCTavish and much more. Cost. Children $250, Adults $500. Proceeds in aid of the

Church's PA System.

Andrews Memorial SDA Church presents An Evening of Excellence

Under the theme " Hope in God" on Mother's Day, Sunday, May11, 2014 at the University

Chapel U.W.I. Mona at 5:00 pm under the patronage of Pastor Adrian Cotterell, President, East

Jamaica Conference of SDA. MC will be Godfrey Taylor. Tickets cost $1,500 for Adults while

children under 12 years of age will pay $750. See poster below and on the website for further

information.

(12) Communications Department

1. News and Photographs. Please be aware that photographs and news items relating to the

Conference or MM14 campaigns can be easily accessed through the www.ejcsda.com or

www.metromission14.com website and Facebook page which are in full operation.

2. Be reminded that the PDF version of this week's communication advisory which includes

multiple flyers of other important events not included here, can be accessed from the ejcsda.com

website by Clicking Here.

(13) Schedule of Upcoming Conference Dates and Events

Dates Event Location April 19 - 26 Stewardship Week All Churches

April 26 Gems Anniversary Half Way Tree SDA

April 27 Mother Daughter Affair EJC Boardroom

April 27 Andrews Health & Food Expo Andrews Hospital

April 27 Senior Citizens’ Bi-monthly meeting EJC

May 3 Stewardship Convention

May 3 Day of SDA Books

May 5 Stewardship Training for Pastors JAMU, IAD

May 5-10 Education Week All SDA schools

May 10 Education Day Adventist Christian Education Emphasis

June 1 5k Run/Walk and Children’s Fun Day Starts at the Kencot SDA

Phillip E. L. Castell Communication Director