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East JamaicaConferenceCommunication Department

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

Tel:(876) 924-1061-3, Fax (876) 924-0263. E-Mail: [email protected]

website:http://ejcsda.com

October 23, 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) IAD Virtual Graduation Ceremony - Oct 25-2014

Members of the church are invited to join Elders, Sabbath School Teachers and children who have

completed their course of study in a massive graduation exercise with hundreds of persons in Curacao

who will also be participating in a similar exercise. This virtual graduation ceremony will take place on

October 25, 2014 at the Andrews SDA church at 2:00 pm.

Persons who will be participating in this extra special virtual ceremony are urged to be on time. See

poster with more information below.

(2) Mad about Marriage Seminars

The Inter-American Division Publishing Association and Book & Nutrition Centre in association with the

Jamaica Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists will be hosting the Mad about Marriage Seminarsfor Singles, Dating and Married Couples. Presenters will be Mad about Marriage & 35 Mottoes for

Happy Marriages Authors Mike and Gayle Tucker. The seminars will be held on October 24 at the

Kencot SDA Church at 6:30 pm and October 25 at the Hagley Park SDA Church at 3p.m. All PublishingDirectors and Colporteurs are invited to attend as well. Please see flyer below.
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(3) Notice from the Jamaica Union

The Jamaica Union invites all members to Symposium 2014 Sabbath November 8, 2014 under the theme

Looking backreaching forward with Christ. Guest speaker will be Dr. Donald KingPresident of the

Atlantic Union Conference. Please see flyer below.

(4) Notice from the Stewardship, Wills and Trust Dpt.

Letter to: All Pastors, First Elders, Stewardship, Wills & Trust Services Directors

Re: Stewardship & Wills and Trust Services Seminar and other Matters

The Stewardship and Trust Services Department of the East Jamaica Conference is extending this

special invitation to all our Stewardship Directors and Trust Services Directors to a special combinedStewardship and Wills & Trust Services Seminar/Workshop to be held at the East Jamaica Conference

Board Room on Sunday, November 9, 2014 at 9:30am. The theme of this special forum will be:

"Secrets to Increased Blessings and Rewards."Read more

(5) Notices from the Childrens and Adolescence Ministries Department

1. All Child Preachers and Missionaries are asked to be present at the Andrews Memorial SDA Church

on Sabbath, October 25, 2014 @ 2:00 p.m. for the global joint graduation. Dress code- black pants/skirt

with Mission polo shirt or white blouse/ shirt with tie.

2. EJC Bible Spell-a-thon finals will be held on November 8, 2014 @ the Kingsway School.

(6)Notices from the Family Life Department

1. November 29, 2014 is International Singles Day. Remember to plan a special program of

affirmation for all our singles. A program guide will follow soon. Main venue will be the ConstantSpring Church.

2. Directors kindly send us the full names and date of marriage of all the members of your church by

December 30, 2014.

3. Hats offto the zones 1-3 Family Life Directors and committee members for attending the productive

Family Life seminar that was held on Sunday, October 12, 2014.

4. Zone 4! Coming soon, your pre marital counseling clinic to be held on Wednesdays beginning at 5:30

p.m. Details to follow.

5. Zone 4your special Family Life seminar will be held at the Morant Bay SDA Church in November.

All F/L Directors along with 1 team member from each church are expected to be in attendance. Kindly

confirm your attendance with us by October 28, 2014, so that we can adequately cater for your needs.Come share your vision with President Nathan and the F/L team.
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6. A meeting of all volunteer personnel in counseling, mediation, social work, etc. from zones 1-4 will be

held on November 22, 2014. All persons who would like to volunteer to give even a few hoursper yearare asked to call 7811565 or [email protected] us help work while it is day.

7. BEAMS Junior Conventionhas been postponed for a date to be announced. All churches are asked to

send the names of two males (under 16 & over 17) with leadership qualities, sanctioned by your ChurchBoard to be trained as BEAMS representatives for your church. We commend those churches that have

already responded.

(7) Notices from the WomensMinistries Department

1. All ushers and women of EJC are asked to come prepared to participate in usher duties at thethanksgiving service for the life of Mrs. Ena Marshall, (mother of Dr. Lorraine Vernal). This will be held

at Kencot Church on Sunday, October 26 @ 10 a.m.

2. November 25 is International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women (IDEVAW). The

material has been circulated for you to share with your church.

3. MOMS in Touch: For the month of October lets focus on and pray for our children and youth who arebeing attacked by the various maladies.

4. Coming soon HEART NTA Soft Skills Graduation. Venue and date to be announced.

(8) Notices from the Education Department

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The Seaview Gardens Basic School invites applicants to fill the post of Teacher. Interested personsplease visit the job listing section of our website for details.Click here

2.Please visit our website for the Contact list and School fee information for our Adventist schools.

Click here.

(9) Notices from the Sab. School, Personal Ministries & Comm. Services Dpt.

1. Ingathering 2014 has been launched. Incentives for best performers include:

First church in Conference to remit goalFirst church in each zone to remit goal

Highest ingathering intakeChurch

Person

2. Mission WeekNovember 915 --- Get your churches involvedGrand Evangelism Symposium and BaptismNovember 153:00 p.m.(venue to be announced)
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(10) Notices from the Youth Department

1. The recent outbreak of the Chikungunya Virus (Chik V) has severely affected preparation for the EJC

Pathfinder & Adventurers Examination, hence the date has been changed from Sunday, October 26,

2014 to Sunday, November 9, 2014.

2. There will be grand Pathfinder Festival at the Kencot grounds and the V.H. Percy Centre on Sunday,

November 23, 2014 to celebrate the creative genius, versatility, physical process, and the Christian

Commitment of our Adventurers and Pathfinders. It promises to be an unforgettable experience.

3. Please stay posted for details of Youth Congressoree, planned for December 12 - 14, 2014, withservices and activities to strengthen, enrich, inspire, and de-stress, every youth of EJC and beyond.

4. Please read letter from the Youth Ministries Director Re: Youth in Leadership Month, and

Training of Youth in all Departments of Churchbyclicking on this link.

(11) Funeral Notice

The thanksgiving service for the life of Mrs. Ena Marshall, Mother of Sis. Loraine Vernal, will be held

at the Kencot SDA Church on Sunday, October 26 @ 10 a.m. The family is expressing thanks for the

love, prayers and support outpoured during this difficult time and is requesting that cheerful colours beworn to the service.

(12) Communication Department

Latest News Update Adventist Elders Receive Government Award

Elders Audrey Sewell from the North Street SDA Church and Alfonso Marshall from the Trench

Town SDA Church have taken the spotlight in the Adventist world in Eastern Jamaica havingreceived awards from the Government during the country's annual Heroes day celebration.

The East Jamaica Conference of Seventh-day Adventists would like to congratulate them. READMORE
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(13) Notices from the constituency

1. The Stony Hill SDA church will be having its Youth Week of Prayer November 1-8, 2014 under the

theme Christ Methods Alone aswell as a Youths day celebration November 22, 2014. Please see

flyers below.

2.The Half-Way Tree SDA church will be hosting its 10th Anniversary Homecoming CelebrationsOctober 24-26 under the theme A beacon in the Heart of the City: Transforming Lives, Building

Communities. See flyer below.

3.The Ebenezer SDA Church at 31 Molynes Road, Kingston 10, will be celebrating Deacons &Deaconesses day on Sabbath, October 25, 2014, under the theme, In your Hands, Lord. Divine

hour speaker: Pastor Jovan Whyte.

4. The Washington Gardens SDA Church invites you to their Community Guest Day on Sabbath

October 25, 2014 under the theme Then Came the Morning. The guest speaker will be PastorDevon Heath, North Jamaica Conference. Worship will begin at 9am. See flyer below.

5. The Johnson Town SDA Church invites you to their Communication Day on Sabbath October 25,

2014 under the theme "Transmitting the Gospel beyond boundaries". The speaker will be Elder

Phillip Castell, Communication Director -EJC. Come and bring a friend. Worship begins promptlyat 9:15am.

6. The Seaview Gardens S.D.A. Basic School invites applications from suitably qualified persons for

the post of Teacher. Job Scope: Reporting to the Board of Management, the successful candidatewill be required to perform teaching functions for staff and students respectively of the centre.

1. Encourage children to be independent learners.

2. Help children to develop positive self-image.

3. Respond to emergency situations such as accidents and illness, and ensure childrens safety at all

times

4. Prepare all learning materials.

5. Assist in the spiritual, social, physical and emotional development of the students.

6. To maintain high moral standard according to the principles of the Seventh Day Adventist Church.

7. Be able to write and submit a full week lesson plan consistently.

The Applicant should be a pre-trained teacher with experience in early childhood education and be

certified at NVQR-J Level 2.

Applications along with rsum should be forwarded no later than October 27, 2014 to the Chairman

of the Board Seaview Gardens S.D.A. Basic School 51 Pacific Boulevard, Seaview Gardens, Phase 2

Kingston 11. Send Email to :[email protected] [email protected]

7. On Sunday, October 26, 2014 between 10.00am and 2.00pm, the Kencot SDA church will behosting FREEmedical and legal services, counselling on employment, healthy lifestyle, cooking

demonstration, spiritual counselling etc. Please tell your friends and neighbours about this special

event.
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(14) Schedule of Upcoming Conference Dates and Events

Dates Event Location

Oct 25 IAD Virtual Graduation Ceremony Andrews SDA Church

Nov 8 Trust Services Day Everywhere

Nov 8 EJC Bible Spell-a-thon

Nov 8 Symposium 2014 (JAMU) See Poster Below Mandeville SDA Church

Nov 9 Stewardship & Trust Seminar EJC Board Room

Nov 10 A Leaders Conference (JAMU) See Posters Below Mandeville SDA Church

Nov 15 Launch of Comprehensive Care Plan All Churches

Nov 22 Beams Junior Convention

Nov 29 International Singles Day

Nov 29 - Dec 7 Stewardship Week All Churches

Dec 7 Leaders' Summit Kencot SDA Church

Dec 17 - 20 Camp Meeting Kencot SDA Church

Phillip E. L. Castell

Communication Director


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