communication advisory for october 12- 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]

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October 11, 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) Letter From President Cotterell Re Festival of the Laity Scheduled forNovember 13 - 16Please see letter below from Pastor Cotterell with important details relating to Festival of the Laity

scheduled for November 13 - 16, 2013. This letter is to be brought to the attention of the Church this

Sabbath morning.

(2) Forty Days of Prayer Continues - October 10 November 9, 2013

We invite you to pray that the Lord will prepare us for battle as a church but also to personally awaken our

consciousness to the role we must play in the upcoming Big City which from now on will be referred to as

"Metro Mission 14" or " MM14" campaign.

We invite the church to pray for the following :-

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Item # Description Page #

1 Letter From President Cotterell Re Festival of the Laity Scheduled ForNovember 13 - 16 1

2 Forty Days of Prayer Continues -Oct 10 - Nov 9 1

3 Day of Kindness / Week of Generosity - October 12 - 18, 2013 2

4 New LEA Executive Headed by Elder Noel Morgan 2

5 Next General Elders' Association Meeting set forOctober 27, 2013 4

6 NCU Alumni Association, East Jamaica Chapter General Meeting - October 22-2013. 4

7 Notices From the Youth Ministries Department 5

8 Notices from the Sabbath School / Personal Ministries Department 69 Notices from the Women's Ministries Department 7

10 Notices from the Children's Department 7

11 Schedule of Upcoming Conference Dates and Events 8
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The outpouring of the Holy Sprit The Evangelists Bible workers The campaign teams The finances of the programme The communities involved

Our National leaders Our equipment and materials Our members to be united Strongholds of Satan to be torn down Souls to surrender to God

Prayer Schedule For October 10 - 21, 2013Date Districts

October 10-13 Cluster B Kings Chapel, Rollington Town, Harbour View

October 14-17 Cluster C Hagley Park, Kencot, Half Way Tree,

October 18-21 Cluster D Andrews, Sandy Park, Shortwood

NB. It is expected that churches in the various clusters will ensure that every member is made aware of thespecial need for prayer and become actively engaged in this spiritual warfare.

For complete Prayer Schedule follow this link

(3) Day of Kindness/ Week of Generosity October 12 - 18, 2013

October 12, 2013 has been designated "Day of Kindness" in our Church. It is a day when the church should makean extra effort to show kindness especially to those who are less fortunate in our community.

In preparation for Metro Mission 2014, each church Pastoral District / Cluster is being encouraged to identify ahumanitarian community project and fill that need during the week of generosity, October 12 - 18. It is beingproposed that groups in the church, (Sabbath School classes, AYS bands, Pathfinder clubs, Community ServicesTeams etc) help somebody in the name of the greatest philanthropist the world has ever seen - Jesus Christ, ourLord and Saviour.

Like in previous years, churches are invited to report these projects to the Community Services Department ofthe East Jamaica Conference before the events take place.

(4) New LEA Executive Headed by Elder Noel Morgan

A new Lay Evangelistic Association Executive headed by Elder Noel Morgan waselected by delegates taken from churches across zones 1 - 3 at the Big City Summitmeeting held recently at the Hagley Park SDA Church on September 21, 2013. ElderMorgan was re-elected head of the association affirming his leadership of theassociation over the past two years.

Below is the list of persons that constitute the executive of the association. The teamfalls under the leadership of the Personal Ministry, Sabbath School and CommunityServices Department of the Conference which is headed by Director Pastor CarlCunningham and Associate Director Sis. Kathleen Dunkley.

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EAST JAMAICA CONFERENCE

Zones 1 - 3

LAY EVANGELISTIC ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVE

2013-2015

NAME POSITION CHURCH

Elder Noel Morgan President Macedonia

Elder Noel Jumpp Vice President Andrews

Bill Clarke Treasurer Kings

Elyrett Jones Assistant Treasurer Meadowvale

Sis. Donna Moxie Secretary Kencot

Sis. Dian Bailey Asst. Secretary Penwood

Elder Randol Scott Chaplin Cross Roads

Bro. Renford Mullings Asst. Chaplin Heroes Circle

Bro. Pierre-Anthony

Wright

Public Relations Officer Hope

Bro. Sepreant Nichols Asst. Public Relations Officer Norbrook SDA

Bro. Orlando Christie Floor Member Cross Roads

Eld. Albert Braham Floor Member New Haven

Pastor Errol Griffith Zone 1 leader North St. District

Pastor Adrian Johnson Zone 2 leader Hagley Pk. Dist.

Pastor Holland Thompson Zone 3 leader New Haven Dist.

Pastor Titmus Morgan Zone 4 leader Morant Bay Dist.

Elder Steve Brown Leader Zone 1 Johnson Town

Bro. Raymond Douglas Leader - Zone 2 Penwood

Bro. Donald Pearson Leader - Zone 3 New Haven

Elder Caswell Rodney Leader - Zone 4 Morant Bay

Sis. Lorna Fowler Community Services Rep. Washington Gardens

Sis. Kathleen Dunkley Invitee Assoc. Director

S.S/P.M/C.S. Dept.

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EAST JAMAICA CONFERENCE

Zone 4

LAY EVANGELISTIC ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVE

2013-2015

Above is a photo of the LEA executive elected on Sunday the 29th September 2013 at the Morant Bay SeventhDay Adventist Church. L-R : Pastor Cunningham, Sister Sonia Black, (Assist Sect) Elder Emanuel Clarke (AssistChaplin) Sister Monica Fletcher (Floor member) Elder L. Forsythe (V.P in charge Evangelism) Elder. CaswellRodney (President) Elder. Charles Lewis (VP Community Service) Elder. Damion Burke(Floor member) Elder.Basil Powell (Treasurer) Elder. Howard Thompson (floor member) Elder. Donald Williams (Floor member). Frontrow: Sister. Anniesah Hall (Secretary) and Sister. Paulette Douglas-Carey (VP Sabbath School). ABSENT: Elder.James Bogle and Lorraine Donaldson (Assistant Treasurer) Sister.Kerry Francis, Bro. Andrew Forsythe andHenry Shirley (Public Relation Officers) Elder. Jimroy Cockbourne (Chaplin) Sponsors: Pastor. Titmus Morgan,Howard Smith, Romaine Smith, Jovon Whyte, Lincoln Hamilton and Dane Ferguson.

(5) Next General Elders' Association Meeting set ForOctober 27, 2013

The East Jamaica Conference Elders' Association (Kingston Chapter) invites all Elders, Church Leaders &Pastors to the next scheduled general meeting where special guest presenter, Dr. Gosnell York, Director - E.G.White Resource Center, NCU will address the body on the topic :' The Role of Ellen White in the SDAChurch'.

This promises to be a very interesting informative session. Please make every effort to be there.

(6) NCU Alumni Association, East Jamaica Chapter General Meeting - October 22-2013.

Alumni of Northern Caribbean University are invited to a special meeting of shared vision as we focus on thetheme: "Journeying together: charting a glorious future"

Date: Tuesday, October 22, beginning with cocktail at 6:00 pm.

Venue: East Jamaica Conference Boardroom, 74 Constant Spring Road, Kingston 10.- 4 -

Come as we partner together changing the lives of others, as we improve our lives.


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Submitted by Pastor Dane Fletcher - President NCU Alumni - EJC Chapter

(7) Notices from the Youth Ministries Department

BIBLE BOOM:The Youth Ministries Department wishes to congratulate the finalists in the just concluded Bible BoomProgramme which ended on Sabbath October 5, 2013. Special commendation to Ogarth Bryan from the ArnoldRoad SDA Church (Zone 1) who emerged as the winner.

The grand Conference Final for the first time was held in St. Thomas, at the Woodbourne Church and saw a largegathering of eager supporters in attendance from across the length and breadth of E.J.Cs constituency.

Testimonials were given from the finalists as well as last years winner, Jannel Davidson about the mighty.

Along with trophies for the winner and runner up- Timeisha Williams, each participant in this years programmereceived a certificate of participation as well as a Bible for each finalist. The winner also copped the grand prize

of a 7 tablet.

The department uses this opportunity to encourage all our youth to get ready for Bible Boom 2014 which will bebigger and better. The books to be studied are from Hosea to Micah.

Join us this Sabbath October 12, 2013 as we journey to Maranatha SDA in Mandeville for the JAMU Bible BoomFinals where we hope to come away champions.

1. Adventure &Pathfinder Exams: The annual exams will be held on October 27, 2013 commencing at

8:00am.

Zone 1 will meet at Kencot

Zone 2 @Hagley Park Preparatory School

Zone 3 @ Edith Dalton James

2. Youth in Leadership Month:November has been designated as Youth Month, where the church isencouraged to allow the youth to take charge of the various church programmes, elect a mock churchboard and officers to function for the month. Its a means of training our youth to effectively function asleaders within our churches.

3. Zone Four (4) Youth Federation Day: Join the Zone 4 Youth Federation on November 9, 2013 at the

Seaforth SDA for its Grand Federation Day. Pastor Michael Henry- JAMUs Youth Director is slated tobe guest speaker for this special occasion.

4. Pathfinder Festival: The annual Pathfinder Festival will be held on the grounds of the Kencot SDA, 10-12Osbourne Rd, Kingston 10 on November 24, 2013 commencing at 9 am. All zones should be in highgear.

5. Youth Congressoree & Awards Banquet-December 20-22. Start planning for this NOT TO BE MISSEDevent. Guest speaker will be Pastor Keith Morris out of the USA. Plan to be there.

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The young do not know enough to be prudent, and therefore they attempt the impossible and achieve it,generation after generation.Pearl Buck

Youth Congress, Guatemala 2014Total costApproximately $ 126,000.00This includes accommodation for six (6) nights............................$48, 000.00Registration...............$8,000.00Airfare on AA thru Miami.............$70,000.00 (require US Visa)Airfare thru Panama.............$88,000.00 (no US Visa required

but difference in price approx $18,000.00)

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

1. Sabbath School superintendents and Personal Ministries leaders are reminded of the end of quarter report

which is due on the 10th of October 2013. Congratulations to Content Gap for being the first church tosend their third Quarter report on time.

2. Week of Generosity/Day of Kindness October 12-17, 2013. All churches are encouraged to send a

report of your project (in your cluster) to the Personal Ministries Department.

3. Thanks to our churches for accommodating the launch of Harvest Ingathering. We use this opportunity

to encourage all treasurers to do a weekly remittance to the Conference.

4. There will be a special seminar for all Community Services volunteer on October 20 at 9 a.m in the EJC

boardroom; this will help persons prepare for investiture on November 16, 2013 at the Festival of the

Laity.

5. Monthly Community Services Leaders meeting continue on Sunday, October 27 at 10 a.m in the EJC

Chapel.

6. The long awaited Senior Citizens month celebration is here: The Senior Citizens Convention will be

held on Sabbath, November 23 at the Constant Spring SDA Church, 9 a.m and the Banquet being will be

held on Sunday, November 24, 2013 starting at 3 p.m other members are also invited cost $1000.

Belated birthday greetings to our seniors, born January to September & happy birthday to our October

celebrants; wishing you good health and long life.

7. EJC School of Evangelism (EJC SOE) general class meeting - October 20, 2013 in the EJC boardroom -PLEASE TAKE YOUR REFRESHMENT.

8. EJC SOE Monthly Fasting & Prayer @ Hope Gardens Sunday, October 13, 2013, 6:30 - 9:30 a.m. All

Bible workers are especially invited to attend.

9. Festival of the Laity - in this Year of the Laity November 13 -15, 2013 @ Golden Acres & November16 & 17 at Hagley Park SDA Church and a prelude to Metro 14 (MM14) is a must see for allassionate disciples students of the School of Evangelism (SOE) and delegates chosen for your churchesshould begin preparation now. Please make every effort to attend!

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(9) Notices from the Women's Ministr ies Department

1. All GEMS attending the October retreat are asked to attend a rehearsal on Sabbath, October 12@ 3:30 p.m. in the EJC Board Room.

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

3. In preparation for Big City Evangelism we are expected to assist in mobilizing the women to make visitsin our community ahead of this campaign. The Lord is calling on us to do our part.

4. Directors Appreciation, Graduation for Soft Skills Training and Levels 2 & 3 Leadership CertificationTraining will be heldDecember 7, 2013. Venue to be decided.

5. All hard working adults, male and female Book now for a full package of physical rejuvenation fromOctober 24 -27, 2013, at the Holiday Inn Resort. Credit card payments are accepted.

WMDs remember, even if no one else sees, our Lord knows all about the ways we serve. He

records every detail and in due season He will reward us if we remain faithful.

Tips for Parents

Parents and Guardians, did you knowthat without obedience there is noorder. Our existence should be guided

by rules. When laws are violated, pleaseteach us how to face the consequences.Remember, we love you.

(10) Notices from the Children's Ministr ies Department

1. Child Preachers Training will be held on Sunday October 13 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. You are also askedto get ready to participate in the Festival of the Laity to be held on November 16, 2013.

2. Zone Presidents are asked to complete their Bible Spell-a-thon competition by October 13.

3. EJC Bible Spell-a-thon finals will be held on November 9, 2013 Kingsway School.

4. EJC Bible Spell-a-thon Awards will be held on November 17, 2013 @ EJC

5. All CMDs whose children are engaged in the Child Preachers Training currently are asked to send thenames of the children to the office immediately as well as their assignments. We need to preparecertificates for them.

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6. Directors Appreciation, Graduation for Soft Skills Training and Levels 2 & 3 Leadership CertificationTraining will be heldDecember 7, 2013. Venue to be decided.

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

be heldOctober 24-27, 2013 @ Holiday Inn Resort, Montego Bay. The total contribution is $6,000.This includes return fare, seminar and presenters tokens. Book now.

8. Jewels Botanical Retreat! December 23, 2013 Aunties and Uncles, get ready for this.

9. International Childrens Week of Prayer - October 13-19, 2013. CMDs, please engage the children inthis meaningful spirit filled activity. Note also that we ask you to end with Adventist Childrens Sabbath.Childrens Sabbath is a day set aside by churches all over the world for the purpose of spotlighting andaffirming the children in our midst. It also draws attention to the need of children at risk in the world.Traditionally the North American Division celebrates this special day the first Sabbath in October. Thisyear we ask you to end week of prayer with Childrens Sabbath; however if this date is not available toyou, we encourage you to have a childrens Sabbath whenever you can. This day provides a great

excuse to invite neighbours, friends, and inactive members to bring their children. The more you putinto planning and promoting this special day, the more impact it will have on your church and yourcommunity.

No one sends a child on an errand and gets angry with him if he does not do well. Ghana

(11) Schedule of Upcoming Conference Dates and Events

Dates -2013

Event Location

Oct 1 - Nov 9 Forty Days of Prayer for Metro Mission 14 Series Everywhere Oct 12 Day of Kindness and Compassion Everywhere Oct 13 - 19 Children's Week of Prayer Everywhere Oct 19 Children's Day Everywhere Oct 24 - 27 GEMS Retreat Holiday Inn - Montego Bay Nov 9 Zone 4 Federation Seaforth SDA Church Nov 13 - 15 EJC School of Evangelism Institute 2013 Golden Acres, Golden Spring Nov 16 EJC Festival of the Laity Hagley Park SDA Church Nov 24 Senior Citizen's Banquet Police Officer's Club Nov 24 Communication Workshop EJC Board Room Dec 1 Leaders' Summit Kencot SDA Church Dec 11 - 14 Camp Meeting Kencot SDA Church

Phillip E. L. CastellCommunication Director

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East Jamaica ConferenceOf Seventh-day Adventists74 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]: ejcsda.com

October 8, 2013

To: Pastors, Elders, Personal Ministries Leader

& Church Clerks

TO BE READ IN THE CHURCH

Dear Brothers and Sisters:

Christian Greetings.

Festival of the Laity 2013, under the theme Ignited by His Power will be staged at the Golden Acres Resort

November 13 to 15, with the Grand Finale at the Hagley Park SDA Church on November 16, 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. All

members are invited to the entire program. We are also encouraged to bring our community friends to all of our

nightly meetings and Sabbath program.

Festival of the Laity is a time of celebration and thanksgiving; glorifying God for His bountiful blessings and paying tribute

to many of the faithful, committed and hardworking members who have contributed to the advance of Gods cause

during this quadrennium. It is also an occasion that fosters great Christian fellowship and facilitates further training and

equipping for Christian service and witnessing. This Festival is strategically poised because this is the Year of the Laity

and prelude to METRO MISSION 2014.

We embrace this opportunity to thank those of you who have gone the extra mile for God, in service to your fellow men

in the Church and in the community.

Each Church is being invited to send at least three (3) delegates from among all ministries, including the following:

1. Prayer Ministry2. Sabbath School, Personal Ministries, Community Services and Prison Ministries;3. Youth and Pathfinder Volunteers;4. Lay Preachers and Bible Workers;5. Medical Evangelists6. Family Life Ministries;7. Publishing Ministry and8. Children Ministries

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All students of the School of Evangelism (SOE) are expected to be in full attendance.

Please see the attached application form for further information, including costs and monetary contributions. All

applications must be submitted to the EJC Personal Ministries Department by Monday October 28.

Come lets begin to have a grand time as we prepare for the joy that comes in the Morning.

Yours in Christ,

Adrian Cotterell

President

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East Jamaica Conference

2013 Festival of the Laity Application FormChurch______________________________________________________________________

Name ________________________________________________________________ Male ( ) Female ( )

Address______________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________

Tel____________________________________Email__________________________________________

Age Group 15 to 20 ( ) . 21 to 35 ( ) 36 to 45 ( ) 46 to 60 ( ) Over 60 ( )

Special Medical Condition or Medication? ___________________________________________________

Emergency Contact Name__________________________________ Tel___________________________

Church Position/Ministry ________________________________________________________________

School Of Evangelism Yes ( ) No ( ) (If yes, check area of ministry below)

Adventist Community Services ( ) Bible Ministry & Discipleship ( ) Bible School Evangelism ( )

Small Group Evangelism ( ) Lay Preaching ( ) Sabbath School ( )

Meal Preference: Vegetarian ( ) Non-Vegetarian ( )

Delegate Category: Resident ( ); Non Resident having meals ( ) Non Resident no meals ( )

COST OPTIONS:

Option 1 Non Delegates

a. Resident with meals: $4,800 ( )b. Non-resident with meals: $2,700 ( )c. c. Non-resident, no meals: $500 ( )

Option 2 Delegates

a. Resident with meals: $4,800 (EJC: $1,800; Church: $1,500; Delegate: $1,500)b. Non-resident with meals: $2,700

Fees / amount Paid _____________________________________________________________________

Delegates Signature___________________________________ Date_____________________________

Church Pastors /1st Elders Name _______________________________ Signature _________________

NB This is a deeply spiritual program requiring full spiritual discipline and devotion.

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Special Preachers and Presenters include:

Pastor Everett Brown President, Jamaica Union (JAMU) of SDA

Pastor Glen O. Samuels Ministerial Secretary & Personal Ministries Director, JAMU of SDA - Preaching Nightly (Wedto Friday)

Pastor Adrian Cotterell President, East Jamaica Conference (EJC) of SDA

Pastor Carl M. Cunningham - Personal Ministries Director EJC of SDA

Pastor Glenville C. Carr - Ministerial Secretary EJC of SDA

Dr, Newton Cleghorn Dean, SRT, NCU

Mrs. Kathleen Dunkley - Personal Ministries, Associate Director EJC of SDA

Pastor Enroy Ferguson - Associate Ministerial Secretary EJC of SDA

Pastor Neville Barrett - Personal Ministries Director Central Jamaica Conference (CJC) of SDA

Pastor Adlai Blithe- Personal Ministries Director North East Conference of SDA

Pastor Donovan Williams - Personal Ministries Director West Jamaica Conference (WJC) of SDA

Dr. Meric Walker - District Pastor & Ministerial Fraternity President EJC of SDA

Pastor Kevin White - District Pastor EJC of SDA

Noel Morgan President, Lay Evangelistic Association (LEA) EJC of SDA

Pierre Wright President, SOE - 2013 EJCSDA & more

Special Features Include:

Special Kingdom Building Such as:

Principles in Praying for Real Power

A to Z of Discipleship and Membership Retention

Preaching More Powerfully Through the Holy Spirit

How to Better Organize Your Church for Public Evangelism

How to Handle Common Issues and Objections

Strategic Planning: Key to Church Transformation & Growth

Power packed prayer sessionsDynamic Preaching

Evangelistic Musical Praise

Field Visitation (Thursday @ 3:00 - 5.00 pm)

Baptismal Service (during Friday nights Vesper)

Great Testimonies and Mission reports

Graduation of Children Evangelists and School of Evangelism (SOE) Students

(Sabbath, 3:00 5:00 pm)

Spectacular Presentation and Awards Ceremony (Sabbath, 5 pm) & much more

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