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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

May 2, 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) Vision One Million Celebration - May 4, 2013

We have planned for it, worked for it, prayed for it, and together we now prepare to reap the harvest for the

Lord! This is just a gentle reminder that Sabbath May 4, will be another exciting Vision One Million Celebration

and we expect to see a number of our local churches engaging candidates in baptism. We encourage you to

make this Sabbath a special day of Praise and Thanksgiving! We look forward to the Lord’s Harvest!

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Vision One Million Celebration- May 4, 2013

EJC hosts Children’s Convention at Stadium Community Church – May 4, 2013

Publishing Ministries Department celebrates Publishing Day- May 11, 2013

Notices from the Education Department

Notices from the Youth Ministries Department

Notices From The Children’s Ministries Department

Notices From The Women’s Ministries Department

Notices From The Sabb. School/ Personal Ministries Department Gordon Town SDA Church hosts Blessed Hope Gospel Series NCU hosts Projects’ Day 2013- May 25, 2013

Schedule of Upcoming Events in the EJC

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(2) EJC hosts Children’s Convention at Stadium Community Church- May 4, 2013

The Children’s Ministries Department of East Jamaica Conference will host their annual convention service on

Sabbath May 4, 2013 at the Stadium Community SDA Church under the theme: “His Word, Our Guide.” Join

them at 9:15am for a day of soul stirring musical renditions and inspiration spoken messages as our children

lead out in our worship services. It’s a spirit-filled occasion you can’t afford to miss! Take the entire family

and your friends to Convention 2013 and let’s celebrate God in style!

(3) Publishing Ministries Department celebrates Publishing Day 2013- May 11, 2013

Sabbath, May 11 will be EJC Publishing Day at King's Chapel SDA Church, Windward Rd. Sabbath

School will begin at 9:15 a.m. Special feature of the day will be the Publishing Symposium at 4:00 p.m.

where we will learn more about the Publishing Ministry in EJC. We invite all Pastors, Publishing Directors,

Heads of Departments and members in general (zones 1 - 4) to be there.

(4) Notices from the Education Department

A. Please be reminded that Education Week begins on Monday, May 5 and ends on Sabbath May 11 with

a grand Education Day celebration in all our churches. The Sermon to be used for Education Day on

Sabbath May 11, 2013 may be found on the East Jamaica Conference Website.

B. We also invite you to pray for all of our students especially those that are doing external examinations.

C. On Wednesday May 7, 2013 the Nation will be celebrating Teacher's Day and the Education Department

would like to wish for all our Teachers , "Happy Teacher's Day when it comes"

D. "What office is there which involves more responsibility, which requires more qualifications, and

which ought, therefore, to be more honorable than teaching? (Aristotle)"

E. Education Directors are kindly asked to send in their reports along with pictures highlighting the various

activities that took place within Education Week, Such reports should be emailed to

cuffmurle@hotmail.com

(5) Notices from the Youth Ministries Department

A. Day of Prayer for Youth: On May 11, 2013 the East Jamaica Conference of Seventh-day Adventists

Youth Ministries Department will have a “special day of prayer” for its youth with the settled confidence

that “prayer changes things.” We invite not only our youth but also our more experienced and spiritually

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mature members to join us in intercession on behalf our youth and the challenges they grapple with.

Let’s Pray Until Something Happens (P.U.S.H). Please see document attached.

B. Booklets may be obtained in one of three ways:

1) Downloading and printing from www.ejcyouth.webs.com or www.ejctrains.webs.com free of cost;

or

2) Some booklets are at EJC and can be purchased at cost of $50 each. Please call Sis Polly Wiggan in

advance and ensure the booklets you need are in stock. Payment should be made on receipt of booklets;

or

3) Collection at the Registration Desk on the Honours Day at cost of $50 each.

(Please note that although some booklets are in stock, generally, booklets being ordered for collection

from EJC must be ordered at least two (2) weeks in advance.)

C. The Uniform Handbook from IAD is now available at the Conference. It’s a must have as the

changes/new format will be mandatory for Pathfinder Festival in November. Cost is $500.00 per copy.

D. Sports Evangelism kicks off on May 18, 2013 with a dress parade and rally. The completion itself

begins on May 25, 2013. These events will commence at 7:30pm SHARP! Registration cost per team

$5,000.00 (to be paid at the EJC Office by May 13, 2013). Please check the youth website at

ejcyouth.webs.com for flyer and further details.

E. Summer Camp: The annual summer camp will be held from August 13-20, 2013 at Robin’s 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. Youth start planning to be there. 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 closes on July 26, 2013. Forms can be accessed from the EJC website.

ABSOLUTELY NO LATE FORMS WILL BE ACCEPTED!!!

F. Bible Boom: Keep promoting the Bible Boom and make plans to conduct your church and district play

offs scheduled for June and July respectively. For further details please see the Bible Boom flyer on the

EJC website or contact the Bible Boom Coordinator, Angela Bernard at angelb_77@yahoo.com

G. Labour Day Projects: If you haven’t started planning your district and zonal projects you are late.

Catch the moving train and let’s go!!!

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(6) Notices from the Children’s Ministries Department

A. Convention 2013 will be held at the Stadium Community Church on May 4, 2013. The dress code is

white dresses with pink and blue accessories and dark bottom pants and white, blue or pink shirts

B. 13. Come join in the fun. Meals will be provided. See application form and flyer for details.

C. All visa applicants to ASI Mission trip are asked to meet at 5 p.m. at EJC on Tuesday, May 7,

2013. Please take your valid passports along.

D. St. Thomas CMDs, kindly send us the names of all children that are to be trained in the Child

Preachers’ Training, immediately. Your facilitators are ready to begin. The training will be done in St.

Thomas.

E. Children’s ministries team leaders, let’s pray and plan to reap at least one soul per quarter per church.

May is the month of special reaping for our department. Since our mandate is soul reaping, this is a

reminder that all CMDs are expected to engage our children in their own crusades or the crusades in

their churches as well as BAPTISMS.

F. Child Preachers’ Training session will continue this Sunday, May 5, 2013, from 9 a.m. – 12 noon at the

EJC Board Room. Child Preachers' Training can be done at your church. Kindly solicit assistance from

your Pastor and Elder. Our objective is to enable every child to become a disciple for Jesus through

providing doctrinal activities to keep them engaged in the 'Word' and loyal to God and His Church.

The course outline is available at the office. Graduation will be September 2013.

G. Women’s Ministries / GEMS Retreat will be held at the Holiday Inn Resort from October 24 -27, 2013.

The office is now accepting payments. Book early and save.

(7) Notices from the Women’s Ministries Department

A. Come mark the moments with our women as they pause for their International Women’s Emphasis

Day on June 8, 2013 in all churches.

B. All are invited to the EJC I.M.A.P. launch which will be held on June 15, 2013. The speaker will

be Dr. Eric Nathan. IMAP is an initiative geared at women supporting each other in heightening

and enriching the support that they give to their spouses. Reserved seating will be available for your

non SDA friends. Kindly collect invitations for special seating. It’s family evangelism time. Bring

your friends. Come learn and then go share.

C. 5K Health Run/Walk and Children’s fun day is a big affair that no one should miss. This will be

held on June 5, 2013. Come join in the fun. Meals will be provided. See application form and flyer

for details.

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D. All women’s and children’s ministries team members are invited to a day of relaxation on Sunday

June 23, 2013 @ the Mahogany Beach, Ocho Rios, St. Ann.Transportation cost will be covered

for the first 50 persons who book on or before June 12, 2013. Entry fee J$300.00. Please take

your picnic baskets along.

E. Retreat 2013 plans are in full gear. The office is now accepting deposits. Book early and save.

Mentors your place is reserved. Fun loving adults who are not mentors, come for a full package of

physical rejuvenation from October 24 -27, 2013.

F. Moms in Touch is the initiative that is aimed at caregivers spending time in prayer. WMD’s please

ensure that this is an active programme under your leadership. More than ever, Moms especially

need to be praying together.

(8) Notices from the Sabbath School, Personal Ministries & Comm. Services Department

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.

Please be reminded/take note of the following:

1. EJC School of Evangelism 2013 Year III has been launched. The training sites are as follow:

The courses being offered are:

1. Certificate in Adventist Community Services (ACS)

Zone 1

King’s 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

Meadow Vale SDA Church

Woodford SDA Church

Zone 4

Seaforth SDA Church

Morant Bay SDA Church

Yallahs SDA Church

Hampton Court/Port Morant SDA

Churches

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2. Certificate in Bible School Evangelism

3. Diploma in Bible Ministry & Discipleship

4. Certificate in Lay Preaching

5. Certificate in Sabbath School Leadership

6. Certificate in Small Group Evangelism

Principle of Evangelism and Principles of Discipleship & Membership Retention are mandatory for students to

be eligible for graduation. Registration fee is eight hundred dollars ($800.00). Please contact the office at 924-1061-5 for further details. 1b. Branch/site coordinators and facilitators are urged to begin classes no later than May 12, 2013

1c. SOE coordinators & assistants, facilitators and secretaries for all branches/sites are

invited to meet with Pastor Cunningham on Tuesday, May 7 at 5:30 p.m. at EJC office.

1d. SOE general meeting – Sunday, May 19, 9 a.m for Kingston & St. Andrew at EJC office

& Sunday, May 26, 9:30 a.m for St. Thomas at Morant Bay SDA Church

2. May 4, Vision One Million Day - each member is asked to take at least one visitor to church.

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 online). Also, please be reminded of the weekly evangelistic reports from your churches. (We are

requesting your Small Groups updates).

(9) Gordon Town SDA Church hosts Blessed Hope Gospel Series

The Gordon Town SDA Church presents the Blessed Hope Gospel Series with dynamic Evangelist Odiaka Walker

and Co- Evangelist- Pastor Anthony Taylor, from Sunday April 28, to Sunday May 22, 2013. This event will be

held at the Gordon Town SDA Church, and we ask that where possible, you seek to support this evangelistic

venture.

(10) Northern Caribbean University hosts Projects’ Day 2013

The Northern Caribbean University presents Projects’ Day 2013 under the theme: “Throw a lifeline, help

struggling young people achieve their educational goals.” We invite you to make a special donation, where

possible, at your local church on Sabbath May 25, or directly to NCU. Your donation will help to:

Control rising tuition fees

Make more scholarships for needy students available

Increase access to quality Christian Education

Empower Church members for greater ministry

For more information on NCU’s Projects’ Day, how to make monthly contributions, or how you may send your

personal gift directly to NCU, please call: 1-876-963-7154/7151/7044/7000 or visit their website:

www.ncu.edu.jm

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(11) Schedule of Upcoming Conference Dates and Events

Adiese A. Jonas

Asst. Director,

Communication

Dates -2013 Event Location May 4 Vision One Million Day Everywhere

May 4 Children's Convention Stadium Community

May 4 Day of SDA Books (Publishing Department) Everywhere

May 11 Youth Day of Prayer

May 11 Publishing Day Celebrations and Symposium Kings Chapel

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East Jamaica Conference School of Evangelism Year Three (2013) Registration Form

Name_________________________________________________________________________

Address_________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________

Email_________________________________ Tel___________________________________

Age Group 15 - 25 ( ) 26-35 ( ) 36- 50 ( ) Over 50 ( )

Academic Background Primary ( ) Secondary ( ) Tertiary ( ) Other _______________

Previous Evangelism Course(s) Taken ______________________________________________

__________________________ _______________________________

__________________________ _______________________________

Church Membership______________________________________________________________________

Church Sponsoring or Endorsing You______________________________________________________

Office/ Position presently held in church ___________________________________________________

Course (s) now being applied for:

1________________________________________________________________________________________2___________

_____________________________________________________________________________3_______________________

_________________________________________________________________

Fees /Amount paid or contributed $______________________________

Please state your key expectation from this course (Over leaf)

Your SOE Site: ________________________________

Student’s Signature ____________________________ Date ____________________________________

Pastor’s Signature___________________ Dept. Leader’s Signature _________________

Conference Director’s Signature______________________ Date ___________________

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HAGLEY PARK PREPARATORY SCHOOL 171 Hagley Park Road

Kingston 11 Tel: 923-9507

Email: hagleyparkprep@yahoo.com

APPLICATION PROCEDURE FOR ADMISSION

TO HAGLEY PARK PREPARATORY SCHOOL IN 2012-13

Please note: Completion of the Application Form does not necessarily mean that the learner has been

accepted.

Please read and sign the Code of Conduct and the Fee Payment Policy attached to this form.

Admissions Policy

An application for admission will be considered after taking into account the following:

1. The parent/s must fully complete and sign the School's Application Form for the admission of a

Learner and attach the required supporting documentation:

For the Learner

a. Original Birth Certificate b. Immunization Card/Health Passport

c. Two passport-sized pictures

(signed by J.P. or other notary public) d. Reference from current school

e. Completed Medical Form

For the parent and or guardian

a. A valid identification (passport, driver’s liscenses, naional identification card)

b. Tax Registration Number (TRN) card.

2. The application form together with the supporting documents must be delivered to the school

NO LATER THAN MAY 10, 2013. All applicants will receive literacy and numeracy

assessment.

Once the applications have been processed and interviews and assessments conducted, applicants will receive

notification of the outcome within fourteen days.

Successful applicants will be required to pay one Term’s school fee at the specified time to secure the

learner's place.

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HAGLEY PARK PREPARATORY SCHOOL

APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION FOR SCHOOL YEAR 2013-14 DETAILS OF CHILD:

FULL NAME_________________________________________________________________

DATE OF BIRTH: ____________________________GRADE APPLIED FOR ____________

HOME ADDRESS: _____________________________________________________________

NAME OF PARENT/GUARDIAN:________________________________________________

PHONE NUMBER ___________________________ RELATIONSHIP ___________________

EMERGENCY CONTACT: Name: _____________________________ Phone:_____________

NAME OF CURRENT SCHOOL __________________________________________________

GRADE/S COMPLETED ___________________

NAME/S OF ANY SIBBLING WHO ATTENDED, IS ATTENDING OR IS APPLYING FOR

ADMISSION TO HAGLEY PARK PREP. SCHOOL:

______________________________ YEAR/S ATTENDED: FROM __________ TO _______

______________________________ YEAR/S ATTENDED: FROM _________ TO _______

PLEASE INDICATE SPECIAL NEEDS YOUR CHILD MAY HAVE:

______________________________________________________________________________

S.D.A. STUDENTS:

CHURCH: ________________________________ PASTOR: ___________________________

PASTOR’S SIGNATURE ________________________ DATE: _________________________

DETAILS OF FATHER:

Father's full name: ______________________________________________________________

FOR OFFICE USE ONLY

Admission Number_________ Admitted to Grade_________

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Father's occupation: _____________________ Name of Employer:________________________

Father's residential address:

______________________________________________________________________________

Father's postal address:

______________________________________________________________________________

Father's contact numbers: Home: ____________________ Work: _______________________

Cellphone: ___________________________ Email:_________________________

DETAILS OF MOTHER:

Mother's full name: ______________________________________________________________

Mother's occupation: ______________________ Name of Employer:_______________

Mother's residential address:

______________________________________________________________________________

Mother's postal address:

______________________________________________________________________________

Mother’s contact numbers: Home: ____________________ Work: ______________________

Cellphone: ___________________________ Email:_________________________

DETAILS OF GUARDIAN:

Full name: ______________________________________________________________

Occupation: ______________________ Name of Employer:______________________

Residential address:

______________________________________________________________________________

Postal address:

______________________________________________________________________________

Contact numbers: Home: _____________ Work: ______________ Cell Phone: ___________

Email:_________________________

In what ways will you assist with the development of your child/ward?

1. ____________________________________________________________________________

2. ____________________________________________________________________________

3. ____________________________________________________________________________

Signature (Parent/Guardian):___________________________ Date: _____________________

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