The Watchman

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Seventh-Day Adventist Church

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The Watchman

March 31, 2014

From the Pastors Desk

Pleasant greetings brethren and friends, It is a privilege to address you as the pastor of the Seventh -day Adventists Church at Belmont. I must say that it has been a delight and pleasure serving the brethren of this local congregation. Together we have seen the working of God in moving our church forward. God has been very good to us and for this we are grateful. 2013 has been a positive year for us. In 2014 we have come to believe and accept that God has new things for us. I am about to do a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert, to give drink to my chosen people [Isaiah 43:19]. As a church we have already begun to experience those new things. God is bringing about a spiritual revival and reformation among our membership. For this I rejoice. We have had a powerful week of spiritual revival emphasis. To God be the glory for the wonderful way in which He used Dr Jason Flemming, to bring forth the wonderful words of truth during this magnificent week. This resulted in a special reconciliation service. For the idea of revival and reconciliation the devil is angry. However, that does not stop the working of God in our church. God is almighty, the pastor is optimistic, our leadership team is motivated, our departments are active, our membership has a desire for the things of God and together under God we are poised for new and awesome things. This issue of our newsletter The Watchman will allow you to have an insight into the way God has been leading the Seventh-day Adventists Church at Belmont. We invite you to pray for our church. To our local membership much love to you and lets go after the new things God has for us.
Enter To Worship Sabbath Service: 9:00am12:30pm. Bible Class: 3:00pm-4:00pm Youth Service: 4:00pm Sunset. Sunday Evening Service: 7:00pm-8:30pm. Wednesday Evening Prayer Service: 7:00pm-8:30pm. Depart To Serve!

Inside this issue: Church History in Brief The Eldership Personal Ministries Adventist Youth Community Services
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Pastor Oliver Scott Church Pastor

Communication Elder Chase Tribute

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Church History In Brief

The Physical Planning Unit in the Ministry of Finance was approached with a request for permission to expand, however, it was stipulated that there cannot be any expansion without the construction of a Car Park. Work on this Car Park began and was completed during the first half of 2006. During the years During the latter 1994 2006, many cru- half of the year 2007, unsades and evangelistic der the guidance of Pastor activities were held, as a Gordon and Elder Raphael Charles, along with result, there became a the energetic Brother need to expand on the Hugo Rene, Building church because of its Committee Chairman, growth. This developwork began in earnest ment brought the long with the excavation of overdue dedication of many stones in preparaBelmont to the fore. In tion for the Pastors Study, the year 2000, under the Childrens Division, and paving of the Church leadership of Pastor Yard. Charles Gittens and Elder William Chase, the Remodeling of the Rosfirst move toward dedica- trum and upper floor, ention was made. A bench hancement of the building project was initiated, and and Car Park wall was 24 brand new benches also planned. were purchased. The foundation members of our church, moved into their brand new church building on December 24, 1994. Pastor Nord C. Punch became the first shepherd of the Church with Elder Ian Wilson being First Elder. Finally, on July In 2006, Pastor 26, 2009, after hard, inJerome Gordon came to tense work, the Seventhday Adventist Church At our shores, and along with Elder Edward Guil- Belmont was dedicated to laume, the press toward the name honor and glory of our almighty God. Todedication continued. This became even more day, we the members can praise Him for the great urgent because of the steady growth in mem- things He hath done. bership of our church. Raphael Charles Church Elder

Before

After

The Old Look

Big Stones

New Benches

Car Park Construction

Rostrum Remodeling

Pastors Study

Dedication Day

Childrens Division

Ribbon Cutters

Belmont Chorale
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Pastor Jerome Gordon Laying The Stone

The Eldership
Elders Mobilization Plan 2014 Theme: Study to Show Thyself Approved Unto God, For It Is Written, Man Shall Not Live By Bread Alone, But By Every Word That Proceedeth Out of the Mouth of God.(2 Timothy 2:15, Matthew 4:4) Objectives:

Method:

To glorify the name of God in Word, deed and worship: Through identification with and dedication to the purposes of our Creator. To edify the body of Christ: Through prayer, encouragement, love and fellowship. To realize steady church growth, both spiritually and physically: Through training and equipping of all members to function effectively as the church seeks to influence and impact the community for Jesus Christ.

Prayer Ministries to be encouraged to initiate Prayer programs in the church throughout the year: e.g. Half and Whole night prayer vigils, Monthly Prayer and Fast Services, Kneel at the Cross initiative, 10 Days of Prayer and Fasting, and other programs as planned by the Prayer Ministries. Sermons preached on Sabbaths to be a reflection of our theme: This should cause our membership to truly recognize the awesome God we serve, stand in awe of Him and worship Him in spirit and in truth.

Elders Visitation will commence as soon as a schedule is drawn up. To foster a closer spiritual bond between members and the Eldership of the Church. Preaching, Leadership, Witnessing, and Evangelistic Workshops, in collaboration with Personal Ministries, to be organized for Elders, officers and the wider membership of our church.

The Watchman Volume 1, Issue 1 Bible Class began during the Month of February. Week of Spiritual Revival with Dr. Jason Flemming, Sabbath March 1 March 8, 2014. Prayer & Fast Service, Sabbath, March 1, 2014 Reconciliation Service, Wednesday, March 26, 2014.

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Bible Class to be held every Sabbath, beginning 3:00pm: Our focus will be on the doctrinal beliefs of our church, using the 28 Fundamental Beliefs as our guide.

Indeed God has begun to do a new thing in our church. Despite the constant bombard Music workshops for our Choristers to ment of the prince of evil, the Eldership is be organized so endeavoring, under the that our worship services can be en- guidance of the Prince of Peace to execute hanced. and bring to fruition Teaching of new the mobilization plan hymns from the Adwhich God Himself ventist Hymnal to have initiated in our be encouraged. church. The Eldership have beWe sincerely thank Him gun implementing the for His leading in our above plan in the folchurch thus far. lowing ways: The Eldership Officers Consecration Service, January 25, 2014 10 Days of Prayer & Fasting , Wednesday February 19 Friday, February 28, 2014

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Personal Ministries
The main purpose of the establishment of the Seventh Day Adventist church is for Soul winning (evangelism), and that is the main focus of the Personal Ministries department of the Belmont SDA Church. It exists to teach and proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ to the Community, in response to the command of Jesus in Matthew Chapter 28: 18-20. It exists to bring each person, men, women, youth, boys and girls into a saving relationship with Christ. This department does not function alone, but needs all other departments of the church to work along to meet its goal. Therefore it involves every member of the church. The theme for 2014 is Time is at Hand, Lets go tell dem! This year started off with a blast. Our Annual Ingathering Campaign was launched on January 25, and completed on March 8, 2014. The church was extremely successful surpassing their basic, super and super-duper goals and all other church goals within 4 weeks. The most successful campaign to date. To God be praised! Currently, our church is preparing for the Better Life Crusade with Pastor Oliver Scott scheduled to begin, Sunday May 11th, 2014, at the Limes Playing Field in Grand Anse. This is a joint Evangelistic effort with two of our sister churches, Maranatha and Victory. A series of events has been planned as a countdown to the beginning of the Crusade. These events include, distribution of Bible Study lessons and Health Tracts, Gospel Open Airs, Special Consecration Services, Community Visitation, 40 Days of Prayer and Fasting for the Crusade, and much more. Different evangelistic groups within the church such as Sabbath School Action Units and Missionary Action Groups have been allotted territories to do field work and are also involved in Hospital and Prison Ministries. As we Go Tell Dem! we pray for Gods continual guidance as we forge ahead proclaiming the Three Angels Messages until Jesus comes. Alisha Doyle Personal Ministries Leader

Open Air @ Belmont With Sis Alisha Doyle

Members @ Belmont

Open Air @ Fenton Village With Elder Charles

Members @ Fenton Village Open Air

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Adventist Youth
With the worldwide vision of the Seventh day Adventist Youth Ministry, The advent message to the entire world in my generation. The Youth Department at Belmont with the guidance of the Holy Spirit continues to foster spiritual growth of its leaders and members. The year started on a good note with members actively nourishing their spiritual lives by participating in the Bible Year and Morning Watch Devotional activities. At our first outdoor service on Sabbath February 1, 2014 at the Tricentennial Park in St. Georges, a memorable afternoon of praise and worship to God in the beauty of nature was held which was well supported by the brethren, As part of the service our pastor paid tribute to the various leaders of the church for their service during the year 2013. We believe in the word of God and it is our desire to continue to do loving service to our community with our mission To save from sin and guide to service. ence Youth Camp Site in La Poterie, April 17 In light of this, 21, 2014. the youth and other members of Belmont The theme for enthusiastically par- this years Camporee is ticipated in Global Changing Lives Begins Youth Day, going into With Me the community to let We earnestly the people know that Jesus is interested in pray for Gods leading all areas of their lives and guidance for our including their health. youth as they engage in activities designed Armed with to change their lives. Health Nuggets, the Esther Charles youth engaged memYouth Leader bers of the communities surrounding our church alerting them of the benefits of a healthy lifestyle. Song Service @ With admoniTricentennial Park tion from the apostle Paul in Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens Tribute to Leaders me. We embrace the future with these inspiring words knowing that together we can achieve and fulfill our mission. Currently, Belmont Pathfinders are making preparations to attend the Grenada Conference Youth Departments, Annual Pathfinder Camporee, which will be held at the ConferBelmont Pathfinders

we believe in the Word of God, and it is our desire to continue to do loving service to our community ...

The Advent Message To Belmont & Beyond!

Enjoying the Service

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Community Services
Over the years, Community Services of the Belmont SDA Church, by the grace of God has been interacting with the surrounding villages. Some of the activities initiated by the department were as follows: A Tour for the Elderly in the community, that took them around the Town of St. George which culminated with a picnic and a sea bath on Grand Anse Beach. Distribution of rice and hot meals to needy families in the community, and more recently at the beginning of 2014, clothing distribution in which close to 300 pieces of clothing were distributed. Loaves of Love our flagship program, so dubbed as it is with hearts full of love that members spend an entire day baking loaves of bread and then, though tired from the days work, go out through the communities distributing the loaves to those in need. We believe that many have been blessed by our efforts, as some have expressed their thanks and appreciation to the church for such a good gesture. To this we say, to God be the glory! Belmonts Community Services also took the initiative in assisting a dear sister of our church, who lost everything through a fire that completely destroyed her apartment Our department pledges to continue spreading the Gospel of Jesus on the wheels of Community Services. Urva Date Community Services Leader Packaging the Loaves

Ready for the Oven

Stepping off the Bus

Loaves in the Oven

Chilling Out With the Elderly

it is with hearts full of love that members spend the entire day baking loaves of bread and then though tired from the days work ...

Straight From the Oven

Loaves in the Oven

Distribution Time Members & the Elderly

After a Hard Days Work, Enjoying the Meal

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Ready for the Picnic

Serving Communities In Jesus' Name!

Communication
Communication Plan 2014 Theme: Building, Monitoring and Protecting the Image of Our Church in 2014.

The Watchman Volume 1, Issue 1 Publishing a quarscenes, giving ideas terly Newsletter of as to layout and conchurch activities. tent. We look forward To date, we with much anticipahave begun impletion Issue 2 of The menting some of the Watchman plans listed above. God has begun to do Announcing wonderful things in The Better Life Crusade terms of communicaWith Evangelist Pastor Oliver Scott tion in our church, for even as we pen this Sunday May 11 - Sabbath article, the first issue June 14, 2014 of our Quarterly NewsThe Limes Playing Field, letter, The Watchman Grand Anse will roll off the press.

By the identification of our church through appropriate listing in the local Telephone Directory. Encourage increased church involvement in the community through adequate promotion of church activities. Working to have church activities noted in media, Developing and maintain a church website. Live streaming of church services. Maintaining and enhancement of current Facebook page. Maintaining an attractive bulletin board, highlighting church activities, news and developments. Assisting departments with the creation of flyers, brochures and other promotional items

Objectives:

To raise public awareness of our church, its members, mission and message. To insure that our membership are adequately informed about upcoming local church, local Conference, Union, Division and General Conference activities. To promote all local programs and evangelistic campaigns to attract interest and attendance.

We wish to express heartfelt thanks first of all to our almighty God for His leading during the process of putting this Newsletter together. To our dear Pastor who from the inception of the idea gave his fullest support and encouragement. To the heads of departments who contributed articles on activities accomplished by their departments during the first quarter. Finally to Sis Tessa Charles, who worked behind the

Crusade Countdown
40 Days Prayer & Fasting April 1 May 10, 2014 Community Guest Days April 12, 2014 Consecration Services April 27, 2014: Maranatha April 30, 2014: Belmont Prayer & Fast Sabbath May 3, 2014 May 10, 2014 Field Visitation - Areas Surrounding Crusade Site

Method:

By checking regularly the physical appearance of our church for problems needing attention.

SeventhDayAdventistChurchBelmont

www.facebook.com/

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A Tribute to one of Belmonts Stalwarts As Read At His Funeral Service

Health Feature

Elder William Nathaniel Chase Today, Tuesday, February 12, 2013, dear brethren and friends, is indeed a sad day for us at Belmont as we lay to rest a soldier, a true warrior for Jesus, a mentor, father and friend, Elder William Nathaniel Chase, affectionately known as Chasyboy. Elder Chase served the Seventh day Adventist Church at Belmont well in many ways. He played a major role in the establishment of our church securing the lands on which it now stand. Over the years Elder Chase served as First Elder, Personal Ministries Leader, Prayer Ministries Leader, Interest Co-coordinator, Religious Liberty Leader and Bible Worker. He was always elected to be Belmont's delegate at conference sessions because of his vast experience. He was a man of great physical strength, spending at times the entire day in his lands cleaning, planting and harvesting produce to sustain not only his family, but also his neighbors and friends. He was also a man of great inner strength, exhibiting a steadfast faith in our almighty God, that became infectious, touching the hearts of those who encountered him (especially in the latter days of his life) and manifested in one of his favorite passages of scripture which he often quoted (Romans 8:28). Chasyboy's vast knowledge of Scripture and the Spirit of Prophecy made him an important resource person at Belmont. From memory he quoted scripture and excerpts from many of Sis White's books, and he had the special ability to preach the word without a script. If anyone needed information on

the history of our church, Elder Chase was the one to be consulted. What stood out most in the life of Elder Chase was his passion to see souls won for Jesus. As a Bible Worker he was in great demand, tirelessly he worked the field in many crusades. Some of us gathered here today can testify that it was Chasyboy who pointed us to Jesus.

Upcoming Events 40 Days Prayer & Fasting: April 1 - May 10, 2014 Community Guest Day: April 12, 2014 Pathfinder Camporee: April 17 21, 2014 The Better Life Crusade, with Evangelist Pastor Oliver Scott, May 11- June 14, 2014

A stalwart has fallen, but he will never be forgotten, A soldier is gone, battles he fought, victories he won, A son of God has gone to rest, he gave his all, he gave his best, He stood the test, we must confess, Belmont SDA Church it's up to us to do the rest. Belmont - St. Georges - Grenada Farewell dear friend, it's not Tel:1473-439-4536 the end, for Jesus Soon will come again! Sleep on, sleep on dear son of Email: Oceanviewsdachurch@gmail.com God, for soon you'll hear well done, my son, well done! Page 8