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

September 20, 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.

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World Pathfinders Day - September 21, 2014 EJC Ambassadors Sashing - Police Officers Club - September 22, 2013 Health & Family Life Department present Mens Health Seminar- September 22, 2013 Special Meeting of Elders Participating in Vision One Million - September 24, 2013 Notices from the Sabbath School, Personal Ministries, Comm. Services Department Notices from the Women's Ministries Department Notices from the Children's Department Special Events happening in Some of our Churches Schedule of Upcoming Conference Dates and Events

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(1) World Pathfinders Day- September 21, 2013 The East Jamaica Conference will join the World Church in celebrating World Pathfinders Day tomorrow, Sabbath September 21, 2013. We encourage all our churches to join in the celebration as we showcase the spirit of Pathfindering to the world. The Adventist Youth Department wishes you all the very best as we work together in accomplishing the mission of Christ.

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(2) EJC Ambassadors Sashing to be held Sunday September 22, 2013- Police Officers Club at 4pm The finals for the East Jamaica Conferences Ambassadors programme will be held on Sunday September 22, 2013 at the Police Officers Club beginning at 4pm sharp. Cost of tickets: Adults $500 & Children $150 at the door. We invite you to come out as we support our youth at this important event. Who will be sashed Mr. and Miss EJC (Junior, Teen & Youth) Ambassador? Come and find out! We also use this medium to say a special thank you to all the parents, family members, well-wishers and supporters who have sacrificed their time in assisting our youth so that they could have gotten to this stage of the programme. Heartiest thank you and may God continue to bless you richly!

(3) Health & Family Life Department present Mens Health Seminar- September 22, 2013 This event was highlighted in Communication Advisory #130. Please visit the ejcsda.com website and look under Upcoming Events for poster for further details. The Health Seminar will be held at the V.H. Percy Centre, Sunday, September 22, at 10 a.m. A contribution of $1,000, will take care of all screening tests to be done. (4) Special Meeting of Elders Participating in Vision One Million - September 24, 2013

Elders who will be participating in the baptism are invited to attend a special meeting to be instructed on the guidelines for the act of baptism on September 24, 2013 at 5:30 pm at the EJC Conference Board Room. Participating Elders in St. Thomas will meet with Pastor Holland Thompson on September 24, 2013 at the Morant Bay SDA Church at 5:30 pm.

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

1. The EJC Sabbath School/Personal Ministries & Community Services Department thanks our churches who supported the recently held Family Fun Day & Brunch. All Community Services leaders are urged to turn in the proceeds from ticket sales (if you have not yet done so), along with the names of two (2) needy children/students for back-to-school assistance. State the nature of help needed. (PARTICIPATING CHURCHES ONLY) 2. The EJC Ambassador Sashing will be held on September 22, 2013 @ the Police Officers Club @ 4:00 p.m. Tickets: adults $500 & children pay $150 at the door. 3. September is Senior Citizens month: Plan to be a part of the Banquet, October 6 & the Convention, October 19, 2013 more details will be announced shortly.

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4. EJC School of Evangelism (EJC SOE) - Big City Evangelism & Parish Development SummitSeptember 21, 2013 at Hagley Park SDA Church @ 9 a.m (Kingston & St. Andrew) & September 29, 10 a.m @ Morant Bay SDA Church (St. Thomas). The main purpose is to intensify field preparation for campaign in the Big City Mission. Personal Ministries leaders, assistants & secretaries, lay preachers, Community Services leaders, all students of the SOE and all other interests are especially invited. Regular general class meeting September 15, 22 & October 20, 2013. PLEASE TAKE YOUR REFRESHMENT. 5. EJC SOE Monthly Fasting & Prayer @ Hope Gardens October 13, 2013, 6:30 - 9:30 a.m. 6. Grand Festival of the Laity, November 13 -15, 2013 @ Golden Acres & November 16 & 17 at Hagley Park SDA Church students of the School of Evangelism (SOE) and delegates chosen for your churches should begin preparation now. Plan to be in attendance! 7. Belated birthday greetings to our seniors, born January to August & happy birthday to our September celebrants; wishing you good health and long life.
(6) Notices from the Women's Ministries Department

1. Counting Down! WMDs, do all you can to have at least one GEM representing your church at the 4 day seminar October 24 -27, 2013. Call immediately and book their place. Adults/Mentors come for your Rest & Relaxation. Bring your friends and coworkers. 2. In preparation for Big City Evangelism we are expected to mobilize the church to make visits in our community ahead of this campaign. The Lord is calling on us to do our part. 3. The final sessions for Levels 2 & 3 Leaders Certification course will be held at Golden Acres and EJC Board Room in November. 4. All hard working adults, male and female Book now for a full package of physical rejuvenation from October 24 -27, 2013, at the Holiday Inn Resort. Credit card payments are accepted.

Parenting Tip
Tip # 12: September 21, 2013 Parents and guardians it makes us unhappy, very uncomfortable and fearful when you leave us in the care of strangers. Remember love is shown by how you care for us emotionally.

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(7) Notices from the Children's Ministries Department

1. We apologize for the pause in Bible Spell-a-thon. This was mainly due to the varying childrens crusades that the CMD zone presidents were involved in. Congrats to CMD President Sis. Jacqueline Forsythe for completing their zone 4 finals. 2. ASI/IAD Mission 2013 to Costa Rica was a blessing. The contingent of mainly youth and children numbering 33 had their encounter with Jesus. The chaperone was CMD Zone 3 President. A report will follow soon. 3. All CMDs whose children are engaged in the Child Preachers Training currently are asked to send the names of the children to the office now. We need to prepare certificates for them. 4. The final sessions for Levels 2 & 3 Leaders Certification Training course will be held at Golden Acres and EJC Board Room in November 2013. 5. CMDs, you are asked to encourage parents to a make use of the special KIDS in the Kitchen forum to be held October 24-27, 2013 @ Holiday Inn Resort, Montego Bay. The total contribution is $6,000. This includes return fare, seminar and presenters tokens. Book now. 6. International Childrens Week of Prayer - October 13-19, 2013. CMDs, please engage the children. 7. Adventist Childrens Day October 19, 2013 8. Coming soon!! Jewels Botanical Retreat

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

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(8) Special Events Happening in some of our Churches Kencot SDA Church Hosts Special Family Life Programme The Family Life Department of the Kencot SDA Church will be hosting a special Family Life Program on Sabbath, September 21, 2013. The day will begin with a celebration of Senior Citizens who will host the programme in the morning through the Senior Members Ministry. The AY programme will address issues of Aberrant Behaviour in Children & Teens and a Parenting Skills Workshop. These topics will be addressed by NCU Psychologist Dr. Orlean Brown-Earle and her Counselor Husband, Pastor Earle. All are invited to spend the day with us.

The Hope SDA Church presents Health Symposium At the Hope SDA church, 13 Tavern Crescent, Kingston 6 on Sunday, September 22, 2014 to Sabbath October 5, 2013. Sunday to Wednesday beginning at 7:00 pm and Sabbaths at 5 pm. Blood pressure checks will be done between 6:30-7.00 pm Topics to be covered include diabetes, asthma, sinusitis, prostrate cancer, breast cancer, erectile dysfunction and attention deficit disorder. Presentations will be done by experts in the respective areas. There will be a Special Children's Corner feature so bring out the entire family and come.

The Omara Road SDA Church Rally The Omara Road SDA Church cordially invite you to the Rally of the 7 Trumpets on Sunday, September 29, 2013

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(9) Schedule of Upcoming Conference Dates and Events Dates -2013

Sep 21 Sep 21 -28 Sep 22 Sep 22 Sep 28 Sep 29 Sep 29 Sep 29 Oct 1 - Nov 9 Oct 19 Oct 24 - 27 Nov 2 - 9 Nov 13 - 15 Nov 16 - 17 Nov 24 Dec 1 Dec 11 - 14

Event
Big City Evangelism Parish Development Summit - Kingston & St. Andrew Health Ministries Emphasis Week Men's Health Seminar Beginning at 9:30am Final Ambassador Event - Sashing of Mr. & Ms. EJC Ambassador @ 3:00pm Vision One Million Baptism Day Senior Citizen's Banquet Medical Missionary Training School Graduation Service @5:00 pm Big City Evangelism Parish Development Summit St. Thomas Forty Days of Prayer Begins For Success of Big City Campaign Children's Day GEMS Retreat Week of Prayer EJC School of Evangelism Institute 2013 EJC Festival of the Laity Communication Workshop Leaders' Council Camp Meeting

Location
Hagley Park SDA Church Everywhere V.H. Percy Centre Police Officers' Club Everywhere Kencot SDA Church Morant Bay SDA Church Everywhere Holiday Inn - Montego Bay All Churches Golden Acres, Golden Spring Hagley Park SDA Church EJC Board Room Kencot SDA Church Kencot SDA Church

Adiese A. Jonas Assistant Director, Communication

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East Jamaica Conference Of Seventh-day Adventists

74 Constant Spring Road P.O. Box 181 Kingston 10 Jamaica W.I. Tel:(876) 924-1061-5, Fax: (876) 924-0263, E-Mail: eastcon@ejcsda.com Website: ejcsda.com

September 20, 2013 The Pastor, Elder, Church Clerk, Personal Ministries Leader and Superintendent Dear Brothers and Sisters: Christian Greetings! We embrace this opportunity to thank and commend you for your part in the tremendous effort and effective work being performed by many of our lay members in this, the Year of the Laity. A full report will be given to you in the near future. We would like to see a sustained passionate and zealous effort as we continue this drive and make a smooth transition into the great advance planned for evangelistic reaping of the Big City in 2014. While we are going all out to maximize our baptismal accessions, however, we want to ensure that proper nurturing and discipleship is taking place. This is why we are proposing the launch and implementation of the following initiatives on September 21, 2013 at the Hagley Park SDA Church: 1. Sabbath School Parent Care Group (PCG) - In light of this statement from E. G. White, Constant efforts should be made by both parents and teachers to interest the youth in matters of eternal importance (CSW 10), the Sabbath School Department is forging a partnership with Sabbath School personnel, parents and caregivers for juniors, teens and youth. Together we would like to provide strong support and encouragement for our children as we prepare them to fulfil Gods plan for their lives. The duties of the PCG will include reviewing performance in: Sabbath School attendance and punctuality Bible and lesson study witnessing activities general deportment and personal development We suggest that the PCG meet at least once per quarter and be convened and managed by the superintendent with the support of the pastor and elder.

2. Operation Reclamation is a project that is geared to have present active Sabbath School members seek, engage and reclaim former members and those who have not been in

regular attendance. A special homecoming day should be planned for them. The suggested date is October 12, 2013. All these persons should be especially registered and worked with, for the purpose of regaining their full fellowship and discipleship. Some may even be baptized in the Big City Reaping Initiative or before. EG White states, The Sabbath School should be one of the greatest instrumentalities and the most effective in bringing souls to Christ. (CSW pg 10) Helpful suggestions could include: Begin with a special prayer meeting for former members. Compile a master list of all former or delinquent members. Assign names to friendly members in each unit of persons to be visited. Hold weekly Sabbath reporting and accountability meetings. Plan social and other outreach gestures.

May Gods abundant blessings attend you Maranatha!

Carl Cunningham (Pastor) Director Sabbath School/Personal Ministries & Community Services Department

Kathleen Dunkley (Mrs.) Associate Director Sabbath School/Personal Ministries & Community Services Department

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