Communication Advisory for Aug 3- 2013

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East JamaicaConferenceCommunication 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: [email protected]

website: http://ejcsda.com

August 1, 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.

(1) Day of Prayer for The Nation - August 3, 2013

The first Sabbath in August has always been designated as a day when the church prays for the nation.We invite the church to pray for our leaders, the family, the security force, and for a reduction in crimeand violence in the country. It is also strongly recommended that distribution of the Great Controversybe incorporated in the day's activities.

Pastor Dudley Hosin, JAMU Prayer Coordinator is suggesting that we invite political and communityleaders to our church for special prayer under the theme :-

Transforming Lives through the Power of PrayerHe has made the following suggestion which could be used during the day.

Focus 1: During Sabbath SchoolPrayer for the Families in the CommunityFocus 2: During Divine HourNational and Civic LeadersFocus 3: During Bible Class and AY Time House to House Distribution of Great Controversy &

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Day of Prayer for The Nation

IAD Health Ministries Dep. presents Breathe Free Training Session- August 1-3, 2013

Adventist in JCDC Gospel Song Finals - Requests Your Prayers and Support

Zones 1, 2 & 3 (Kingston & St. Andrew) Family Fun Brunch August 11, 2013

Elders and Pastors Family Fun Day set forAugust 25, 2013

Notices from Youth Ministries Department

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

Special Events happening in Some of our ChurchesUpdate From the Communication Department

Schedule of Upcoming Conference Dates and Events
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(2) IAD Health Ministries Department presents Breathe Free Training Session- August 1-3, 2013

The Health Ministries Department of East Jamaica Conference will participate three (3) days of theupcoming Breathe Free (stop smoking) training Session, which will be held at Central JamaicaConference Office from August 1 to 3, 2013. The session begins at 9:00 a.m sharp and will be

conducted by the Inter-American Division and General Conference Health Ministries Department.

For more information contact the Health Department of East Jamaica Conference at 924-1061-3.

(3) Adventist in JCDC Gospel Song Finals - Requests Your Prayers and Support

We have been advised that one of the finalists of this year's JamaicaCultural Development Commission (J.C.D.C.) Gospel SongCompetition is a member of the Woodford Seventh-day AdventistChurch.

She is Venicca Nicholson, one of the many singing talent from thatchurch who this year requests our prayer and support as she seeks to liftup the name of Jesus in song.

Venicca's entry song is entitled 'Victory' and she will be performing iton August 4, 2013 at 7:00 pm at the grand finals of the competition.

(4) Zones 1, 2 & 3 (Kingston & St. Andrew) Family Fun Brunch August 11, 2013

The East Jamaica Conference and Community Services Federation invite you to the annual Family FunBrunch on August 11, 2013 right here on the East Jamaica Conference grounds. The Family FunBrunch will begin at 10:00 am and end at 3:00pm.

Tickets are available from your Community Services Leader.

Please see attached poster below for further information.

(5) Elders and Pastors Family Fun Day Set ForAugust 25, 2013

The East Jamaica Conference Elders' Association invites members of the church to bring their familiesand make it a big family fun day on August 25, 2013 when elders, pastors and their families will have aday of fun and relaxation with the family at the Mico University College Playground, 1a Marescaux RoadKingston 5.

Come join us in a game of cricket, football, netball, table games and ring games as pastors, elders and

church members interact in an atmosphere of love and fellowship.

Make it a day for the family. Assorted food items and snacks will be available on sale. See poster below.

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(6) Notices from the Youth Ministries Department

(a) Summer Camp:- The annual summer camp will be held from August 13-20, 2013 at Robins Bay.Cost has been reduced to $6,000 (includes a T-Shirt). Groups of five will enjoy a further 5% discount.Each church is being asked to send a delegate.

Last year was great but this year promises to be greater, more fun, fellowship and spiritual nurture.Summer Camp is for everyone not just members. Registration is now closed.

ABSOLUTELY NO LATE FORMS WILL BE ACCEPTED!!!

(7) Notices from the 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 a.m12 noon for all interests: Site coordinators, general facilitators, volunteer facilitators/instructors & Personal Ministries leaders are especially invited. PLEASE TAKE YOUR

REFRESHMENT.

B) EJC SOE Fasting & PrayerThursday, August 1, 2013, 7 a.m.-12 noon @Nature Preservation Foundation (Hope Gardens), (meet at the top gate).

2. All community Services leaders & the Fun Day Steering Committee (Zones 1,2 & 3) meet @ 10 a.min the EJC boardroom.

3. Zone 4 (St. Thomas) Family Fun DayAugust 6, 2013 @ York Complextickets are availablefrom your Community Services Leader.

4. Zones 1, 2 & 3 (Kingston & St. Andrew) Fun BrunchAugust 11, 2013 @ EJC Grounds -tickets are available from your Community Services Leader.

5. Sabbath, August 24, 2013Operation Reclamation& National Day of Prayeri. Prayer for the family (during Sabbath School)ii. Prayer for National, Cevic & Community Leaders (during divine service)iii. Great Controversy distribution (locally, during A.Y.).

6. ExaminationsOctober 20, 2013.

7. SOE & Lay Workers Institute 2013, November 13-15, 2013 @ Golden Acresstudents of theSchool of Evangelism (SOE) and delegates chosen for your churches should beginpreparation now.

8. Grand Festival of the LaityHagley Park SDA Church, November 16 & 17, 2013plan to be inattendance! Please contact the office at 924-1061-5 for further details.

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9. Happy bir thday to our Jul y celebrants; wishing you good health and long life.

EJC School of Evangelism (EJC SOE) 2013 YearIII training sites are as follows:

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)

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).Registration form is available on line.

(8) Special Events Happening in some of our Churches

Rollington Town SDA Church

The Rollington Town SDA Church will be having a special day to celebrate the end of Jamaicas 50thAnniversary on Sabbath, August 3, 2013 with the theme of Forward, Forever, United in Christ. TheDivine Service Speaker will be Pastor Eric Nathan, Family life Director of Jamaica Union and formerchurch Pastor and the Jamaica Constabulary Force band will perform between 4:30 and 5:30 pm. The daywill end with a harvest celebration and sale after sunset. Please see attached flyer for other details.

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Zone 1

Kings SDA ChurchNorth Street SDA ChurchKencot SDA ChurchStadium Community SDA Church

Harbour View SDA Church

Zone 2

Hagley Park SDA ChurchWashington Gardens SDA ChurchHalf Way Tree SDA ChurchSandy Park SDA ChurchAndrews SDA ChurchGordon Town SDA Church

Zone 3

New Haven SDA ChurchConstant Spring SDA ChurchShortwood SDA ChurchMeadowvale SDA ChurchWoodford SDA Church

Zone 4

Seaforth SDA Church Morant Bay SDA ChurchYallahs SDA ChurchPort Morant SDA Churches


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Trupurpose Ministries to impact Whitehall SDA Church - Aug 3, 2013

TruPurpose Ministries is comprised of a group of dynamic young people, all passionate about helpingothers to discover their divine 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 tofind His specific plans and purposes for our lives.

This programme encourages youth and mature members of our congregation to prayerfully ask God toshow 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. This week theywill be journeying to the Whitehall Avenue SDA Church and they invite you to join them where they willhelp you to find your true purpose.

(9) Update From the Communication Department.

We invite you to take a look at the Latest Newssegment of our website and to view some of the sights andscenes that we have captured and posted on ourphoto gallery over the past few days.

Help us to extend our reach by liking us on the EJCSDA Facebook Page Click here to view EJC'sFacebook Page

(10) Schedule of Upcoming Conference Dates and Events

Dates -2013 Event Location

Aug 3 National Day of Prayer All Churches Aug 10 Adventist Youth Day All Churches Aug 11 Family Fun Brunch EJC Aug 13 - 20 Summer Camp Robins Bay Aug 25 Elders and Pastors Family Fun Day Mico University Playground Aug 31 District Dialogue -Yallahs & Seaforth Sep 1 EJC Ambassadors' Sashing Sep 28 Vision One Million Baptism Day Everywhere Sep 29 Senior Citizen's Banquet Oct 1 - Nov 9 Forty Days of Prayer Begins For Success of Big City Campaign Oct 1 - 31 Ingathering Emphasis Month Nov 13 - 15 EJC School of Evangelism Institute 2013 Nov 24 Communication Workshop EJC Board Room

Phillip E. L. CastellCommunication Director

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