EJC Communication Advisory - East Jamaica Conference of

East Jamaica Conference
Communication
Department
74 Constant Spring Road ▪ P.O. Box 181▪ Kingston 10 ▪ Jamaica W.I.
Tel:(876) 924-1061-3, (876) 924-0263. E-Mail: eastcon@ejcsda.com
Website: ejcsda.com
August 20, 2015
To: All Pastors, Elders, Leaders and Church Members
Please see important dates, events and communication from the East Jamaica Conference of Seventh-day
Adventists below.
EJC Camp opening makes CVM News
Those of you who watched CVM TV news on Sunday August 16 would have seen a news item on the
opening of Camp Phillipsfield during the Newswatch hour. However, for those who missed it, here’s
a link. Click here.
IAD Vice President Visits Camp Phillipsfield on First Sabbath
Pastor Leon B. Wellington, Vice President of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in
Inter-America Division (IAD) was thrilled to be part of history when he joined more
than three hundred campers and officers on the first Sabbath of the first summer camp
to be held at East Jamaica Conference’s Camp Phillipsfield in St. Thomas. Click here
for more.
Industrial Stove Donated to Assist Feeding at Good Samaritan Inn
The ministry of Jesus Christ to the poor was enhanced in East Jamaica Conference
(EJC) when Emmanuel Ministries from Florida, presented an industrial stove to
the Conference to assist with the preparation of meals for the poor and needy in
Kingston & St. Andrew. The stove will be installed in the kitchen used by the
Community Services department at the Conference, to prepare meals served at the
Good Samaritan Inn (GSI). Click here for more.
Videos to Watch
The Seaforth SDA’s Communication Department continues to do a marvelous job with their coverage
of Camp Phillipsfield in St. Thomas. They have released two news videos on camp life. Click on the
pictures to see the videos.
Notice from the Secretariat
1. A special invitation is being extended to the church populace to attend the annual constituency
meeting which will be held at Camp Phillipsfield Sunday August 30, 2015 at 10 a.m.
Churches are being asked to communicate with the Secretariat the names of the delegates
representing the various churches.
2. The Church Clerk Association (CCA) of EJC invites all Church Clerks and Assistants to a
Seminar on Sunday, August 30, 2015 in the EJC Boardroom from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00
p.m. Topics to cover include:
- Elements of Effective Public Speaking, Understanding Audience Needs & Speech Drill and
Speech writing
Please download and complete the attached Registration Form then email it to
ejcsecretariat@gmail.com or m_risden@yahoo.com or rhonab2000@yahoo.com by Wednesday,
August 26, 2015. Click here for form. Each clerk is also reminded to take along his/her dues of $400.
Notice from JAMU
Jamaica Union, under the theme: Reaching Forward with Christ, will be launching its 100 Days of
Prayer Initiative, Sabbath August 22, 2015 and ending December 2, 2015 in preparation for the
Jamaica Union Conference Session to be held December 2015. During this period each member is to
choose a prayer partner, praying each day, claiming Matthew 18:19.
Please launch it in your respective churches and ensure that the members in your pastoral district
participate in this event.
Notices from the Family Life, Women & Children’s Ministries Department
1. To God be the glory all our ASI IAD Missionaries that went to the Dominican Republic are
now back home safely. A thanksgiving service will be held for them on Sabbath, August 29,
at 4 p.m. in the East Jamaica Conference Boardroom.
2. The Men’s Ministries Department of North Street will be hosting its annual retreat October
23-25, 2015. Other churches are invited to join with them. Please contact the North Street
Director to make arrangements.
Thank you Letter from the Youth Director
Dear All,
I am forever grateful for all who contributed to the realization of Summer Camp 2015: “Build to
Last.” With the inspirational messages from our chaplain, Pastor Derek Bignall, the sharing of what is
on the hearts of our youth, participation in Phillipsfield Enhancement Project (PEP), mingled with
their creativity, we have a good platform on which we will continue to build for eternity. The end of
camp is the beginning of the major construction to secure our identity as Seventh-day Adventists.
Click here to read more.
2. Zone 4 AY Federation Day is Sabbath, October 10, 2015 at Camp Phillipsfield.
Notices from the Education Department
1. The EJC Education Department extends heartiest congratulations to all students who were
successful in their CAPE and CSEC Examinations across the constituency.
2. All our schools are still registering students for the 2015-2016 academic school year. Please
click here for schools' information sheet.
Notice from the Sabbath School, Personal Min. & Comm. Serv. Dept.
1. We are inviting all Shelter Managers, Disaster Coordinators & Community Services Leaders
together with Risk Management Leaders from our churches, to an extraordinary disaster
preparation and emergency management forum on Sunday, August 23 at 12:30 in the EJC chapel.
Community Services leaders who will be attending this meeting who are interested in acquiring a
food handlers permit, please be prepared to pay of sum of $1,000.
2. The next practice session for the Senior Citizens Choir will be Tuesday, August 25 at 4:30 p.m. at
the Half-way Tree SDA Church. We are still open to receiving new members.
3. Senior Citizens, Grandparents and friends, you are invited to our annual Convention to be held in
honour of Senior Citizens and Grandparents, September 19, 2015, at the Hagley Park SDA
Church, beginning at 9:00 a.m. Special guest speaker - Pastor Noel Fraser, past Union president.
Please see letter pertaining to this and other events. Click here.
Notice from the Publishing and Spirit of Prophecy Department
1. There will be a very crucial meeting of all Publishing and Spirit of Prophecy director from
zones 1 - 3 on SEPTEMBER 13, 2015 in the EJC Boardroom at 10 am sharp. It is of absolute
importance that you be there." OUR TIME TO WORK IS SHORT AND WE ARE TO
LABOUR WITH UNFLAGGING ZEAL."RH, Nov 29,1906.
2. The Publishing Department in collaboration with the Personal, Health, Children, and Youth
Departments along with all Seventh-day Adventist with a burning desire for the coming of
Jesus, will join forces "TO TELL JAMAICA" in "LOVE IN THE MARKET PLACE" on
SABBATH OCTOBER 17, 2015.
Notice from the Ministerial Department
The Corporate Area Chapter of the East Jamaica Conference Elders Association invites all Elders,
Leaders and Pastors to the next bi-monthly Elders Association General Meeting on Sunday
September 27, 2015 in the EJC boardroom, commencing at 9:30 am.
Notice from the Health and Stewardship Department
1. The Health Department of EJC will be facilitating another First Aid and CPR Training at EJC
on Sundays, September 6 & 13. Cost $5,500.00. Certification is internationally recognized.
Health Ministries personnel, Nurses, Pastors, Elders & all other interested persons are invited.
Registration Forms are available online.
2. A Seminar will be held for Stewardship and Wills & Trust Services Directors (Zones 1-3) on
August 23, 2015, at 9:15am – 2pm Venue: Half Way Tree SDA Church for district Pastors,
Elders, Stewardship and Wills & Trust Services Directors and their assistants & EJC
Boardroom for Treasurers and Auditors. Please:
a) Bring a report/update on the CCP in your church (and for the Pastors -district). Each church
is expected to be represented by the director and or his/her assistant(s).
b) Come with your questions and resourceful thinking.
Lunch will be provided.
Notice from IADPA
SALE ON AT BOOK STORE!!! The Inter America Division Publishing Association Bookstore in
Jamaica (I.A.D.P.A) formerly BNC, is having a huge sale on books. The listing of books on sale is
now online. Click here.
Condolences
The EJC family would like to express its deepest condolences to Pastor Paul Bailey and family
following the loss of his Aunt, Whilelmene Belanfantie, on Monday. Pastor Bailey serves the August
Town circuit of churches. A thanksgiving service will be held on Sunday September 6, 2015 at 1pm
at the Palms SDA church in St. Catherine.
Check out the latest photo album in our gallery – First Day and first Sabbath of Camp Phillipsfield. Click on
photo below.
Just in case you just joined our Communication Advisory mailing list and are not aware of our
communication offering to you and every member of our church, feel free to visit our website
www,ejcsda.com . Be sure to check out our facebook page, and twitter handle which are just a click
away on the front page of our website.
Events across the Conference
1. The Washington Gardens SDA Church presents its "Family Relational Healing Series,
August 16 to 30, 2015. Also, be a part of the FREE Relational Health Clinic on Sunday
August 22.
2. The 4th Annual Good Samaritan Inn 5k Health Run/Walk will be held Sunday August 30,
2015.
3. The Andrews SDA church and Passion of Praise present “Come see a man”, a play about
forgiveness at the VH Percy Centre August 29 & 30, 2015.
4. The Half Way Tree SDA church will be having a Health Fair on Sunday August 23, 2015.
Health screening, school medical etc. will be done.
Please visit the “events” section of our website for details on these and other events.
Schedule of Upcoming Conference Dates and Events
Dates
Aug 22
Aug 21-23
Aug 23
Aug 29
Aug 30
Sept 6 & 13
Sept 19
Oct 3
Oct 10-17
Oct 10
Oct 25
Nov 22
Event
Launch of 100 days of Prayer
National Singles Convention
Stewardship, Wills & Trust Seminar
ASI/IAD thanksgiving Service
Constituency Meeting
First Aid & CPR training
Senior Citizens Convention
125th Anniversary Service Awards & Recognition
Week of Generosity (Day of Kindness October 10)
Zone 4 Federation day
Projects Day
Grand 125 Years Anniversary Exposition
Phillip E. L. Castell
Communication Director
Location
ALL CHURCHES
Robin’s Bay
Half Way Tree church & EJC
EJC boardroom
Camp Phillipsfield, St. Thomas
EJC
Hagley Park SDA
SDA Conference Centre, St. James
Camp Phillipsfield
Every Church
Northern Caribbean University