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What is Different?
Programme Format/Structure:
Departmental Meetings - 9:00am-10:45am
Business Session- 11: 00am-12.00pm
Spiritual Charge-12:00pm-1:30pm
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More quality time for Departmental
interaction with directors-(9:00am-10:45am)
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Special Business Session toward
Conference Wide Development
Please see Flyer for more information.
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Impress a sense of ownership
that will cause officers to go
the extra mile for the proper
and efficient running of the
Church.
Special Information:
The Directory for the departmental meeting locations and combinations at the Leaders Summit will be
posted in the weekly Advisory with repeats, and will also be posted on our website and at the Kencot Church
before the time of the Summit.
Also, in cases where a person at the local church serves more than one department as director, at the Leaders
Summit such person must not unnecessarily plan to move from department to department, skipping from one
to another, getting a little here and there, but plan to attend only one meeting and properly arrange for
local departmental assistant(s) to attend the other(s).
On behalf of our President Dr. Eric Nathan and your Fellow Servants here at Head Quarters, thanks for
accepting to lead out in your church. The Lord equips the willing and blesses the committed.
Looking forward to seeing you at Leaders Summit.
Your Servant,
NB. For a printable copy of this letter please follow this link . Click here.
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2 ) November 15, 2014 will be the launch of the Comprehensive Care Plan (CCP) {also known as
the Comprehensive Growth Plan (CGP)} in all churches in the constituency. At the heart of this
initiative, is a drive to get every member of the church to fall in love again with our loving Saviour
as we spend time in prayer, daily study of the word and full participation in the mission of the church
by using our talents and gifts to win others to His kingdom. Careful attention to our stewardship to
God and members of our church family are pivotal to the success of this plan.
Listen out for more information from your pastor on this Christ centered plan to prepare us for his
soon coming.
Stewardship Week - November 29 to December 7, 2014
Recognizing the value and the importance of prayer, the Apostle Paul admonishes us to pray without
ceasing. We are further admonished in scripture to pray one for the other and to pray also for those
in authority.
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The East Jamaica Conference joins with the Jamaica Union Conference in observing forty days of
special prayer and devotion under the theme : "Transforming lives through the Power of prayer."
We invite every member of the church to capitalize on this opportunity continue to pray for the Holy
Spirit to take full control of our lives.
Follow this link to see prayer schedule . Look for "JAMU 40 Days Prayer and Devotion" at
this link. Click Here.
(4) Notices from the Childrens and Adolescents Ministries Department
1.
The Arnold Road SDA Childrens and Adolescents Ministries presents their Giants for
Jesus Evangelistic Campaign from Sunday, November 23 Sabbath November 29, 2014.
Come hear the dynamic children speakers.
2.
3.
All CM Directors of Zone 4 are asked to attend a joint F/L, WM seminar at the Morant Bay
SDA Church on Sunday, November 16, 2014, from 9 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Come share your
vision with President Nathan and the team.
4.
The awards exercise for our missionaries and Bible Spell-a-thon finalists will be held on
December 15, 2015.
All elected 2015 team members are expected to be at officers meeting 2014 at the Kencot
Church. Note that we will meet in our departments from 9 a.m. 10:30 a.m. If you belong to
more than 1 department, you are asked to take along someone who will deputize for you in
the other department.
5.
Failure keeps you humble. Success keeps you glowing. But only God can keep you faithful.
Affirm the positive.
(5) Notices from the Family Life Department
1.
Zone 4 your seminar for directors of Family Life, Women & Children will be held at the
Morant Bay Church on Sunday, November 16, 2014, from 9 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Come share
your vision with President Nathan and our other co-laborers in Christ.
2.
November 29, 2014 is International Singles Day. Remember to plan a special program of
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affirmation for all our singles in all the churches. A program guide is provided. Main venue
will be the Constant Spring Church. Kindly send us the name of a male and a female on or
before November 18, 2014 to be affirmed on that day
4.
The Shortwood SDA Church Annual Single's Retreat will be held at Royal Decameron Hotel,
St Ann, November 28-30, 2014. Contact 924 1410, for further details.
5.
The General Conference Family Ministries Director will be in Jamaica February 4-7, 2015.
Details will follow.
6.
Worldwide registration of all couples: Family Ministries Directors we need the full names
and date of marriage of all the couples in your church by December 30, 2014. This data is
needed among other things to meet the registration requirement by the GC. More information
will follow re the couples convocation to be held at NCU Gymnasium on February 7, 2015
that you cannot afford to miss. See form attached.
6.
2015 Family Ministries Theme: Making Home a Place of Peace and Healing. Lets work
at making this a reality in our family.
7.
You are invited to the pre-marital counseling and relationship building clinic conducted
by Dr. Eric Nathan, President and Family Life Specialist, every Tuesday @ 5:30 p.m. Venue
EJC. Note that this is open to anyone.
8.
A meeting of all volunteer personnel in counseling, mediation, social work, reception skills,
etc. from zones 1-4 will be held on November 22, 2014 @ EJC from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. @
EJC. Kindly confirm your attendance by telephone -7811565 or email cgenas@ejcsda.com.
9.
All churches are asked to send the names of two males (under 16 & over 17) with leadership
qualities to be trained as BEAMS representatives for your church. We need this core group to
help plan for the 2015 BEAMS Junior Convention. We commend those churches that have
already responded.
One individual with a backbone will accomplish more than a hundred men with a wish
bone. Shiv Khera
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MOMS in Touch: For the month of November lets pray for our singles. Focus for Week 1Health and wisdom; Week 2- Love for mission; Week 3- Passion for excellence.
2.
HEART NTA Soft Skills Graduation will be held on Sunday December 28, 2014 in the EJC
Boardroom.
3.
All WM Directors of Zone 4 are asked to attend a joint F/L, CM seminar at the Morant Bay
SDA Church on Sunday, November 16, 2014, from 9 a.m. 12:30 p.m.
4.
November 29, 2014 is International Singles Day. Remember to plan a special program of
affirmation for all our singles in all the churches. A program guide is provided. Main venue
will be the Constant Spring Church. Kindly send us the name of a male and a female on or
before November 18, 2014 to be affirmed on that day.
5.
The Shortwood SDA Church Annual Single's Retreat will be held at Royal Decameron Hotel,
St Ann, November 28-30, 2014. Contact 924 1410, for further details.
(7) Letter to the Church from the Education Director Re Special Offering for Kingsway H.S.
November 4, 2014
Kingsway wants to continue its role of providing Christian Education at the highest standard but
needs your support. The school is no longer able to support itself and needs your prayers and
financial assistance as we chart a course out of our financial dilemma.
As the Conference moves forward, one of the pillars that it recognizes is that of ownership of all its
institutions by the entire constituency. Thus we invite you to help us in keeping the doors of
Kingsway opened.
On Sabbath November 29, 2014 during the Divine Hour, we are requesting that a special offering
be collected by each church for the Kingsway High and Preparatory School. In order to achieve
maximum impact, we request that this promotion be done by the pastor or first elder where possible.
The funds collected should be lodged at First Caribbean Bank to account name Kingsway High
School and account number A/C #0065206111. Checks may also be made out to Kingsway High
School and delivered to the Treasury Department at the East Jamaica Conference Office.
We thank you in advance for your generous contribution as together we work at securing a brighter
future for our children and Christian Education.
In the book Education, the servant of the Lord Ellen G. White stated that "Education and redemption
are one." We will continue to do strive to give our students the best education while advancing the
rich Adventist philosophy and heritage that the Lord has entrusted to us.
Respectfully Yours.
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Dr. Eric Nathan
President
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Dr. Donna Brown
Education Director
NB. For a printable copy of this letter please follow this link . Click here.
EDUCATION THOUGHT:
"In the word of God the mind finds subjects for the deepest thought, the loftiest aspirations." Counsels to
Parents, Teachers and Students. pg. 41
(8) Letter from the Sab. School, Personal Ministries & Comm. Services Director
2014, November 11
To: Pastors, Personal Ministries Directors, Church Clerks
Dear Brethren
Good news! We are launching into the Intensive Personal Evangelism Initiative (IPEI), a
programme geared toward involving every church member in full participation in this grand
fulfilment of our divine mission. A Bible School is being established in each congregation.
Already, some churches have been requesting and receiving the lessons necessary for enlisting
persons in the Bible School. Many small groups are being organized. Training and equipping
efforts are also included in this phase of the initiative. Lets get on board!
Kindly take note also of the following important items:
1. We are asking that each church select a special needs leader/coordinator and inform the
Conference of same. This is a requirement coming from the Inter-American Division.
Please observe that the preferred term is special needs (not disabilities). These would
include physical, mental and psychological needs. We are proposing to meet with the
special needs leaders/coordinators on November 27 6:00 p.m. at the Conference office,
where we hope to form an Association, and also at our Annual Leaders Summit to be
held Sunday, December 7, 2014 at the Kencot SDA Church, beginning at 9:00 a.m.
2. The EJC School of Evangelism Mission Week (November 9 15) including the Annual
Symposium planned for the 15th, has been postponed until (tentatively) January 25 31,
2015. We are asking each Church to register all your evangelistic lay preachers now, to
have them included in this Grand Preaching Mission and Evangelistic Symposium.
Kindly remind the Sabbath School Superintendents that part of this quarters world
mission offering will be going to the Good Samaritan Inn and ask them to highlight this
each week when they present the Mission Story.
3. All Community Services Leaders are invited to an extraordinary meeting of the
Federation to be held on Sunday, November 23, 2014 at the Conference office, beginning
at 10:00 a.m.
May God bless you richly as you continue to serve in His Cause.
Yours in Christ
Carl Cunningham
Carl Cunningham, Director
Sabbath School, Personal Ministries & Community Services
( 9) Notice from the Sab. School, Personal Ministries & Comm. Services Dpt.
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2.
An emergency meeting of the EJC Evangelism Council will be held on Monday, Nov. 17,
2014 at 6 p.m.
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5.
The Inter-American Division is asking that each church select an officer to be in charge of
persons with special needs (known as disabilities). We would like to have such persons
attending a meeting at the Conference office to form an association on Thursday, Nov.
27, 2014.at 6 p.m. More information will be given at this meeting.
Knots relay
Catch the train
Tent-pitching
Fire building
Cook-off
Law race
Drill & march
Water relay
2. Youth Congressoree will be on December 12 - 14, 2014, with services and activities to
strengthen, enrich, inspire, and de-stress, every youth of EJC and beyond. Come as we celebrate the
dedication of the youth, and youth leaders who keep the flame of Youth Ministries in East Jamaica
Conference. Be ready to celebrate God's goodness as we worship Him through rich music, and
heartfelt praise and adoration.
(11) Notice from the Publishing Ministry and Spirit of Prophecy Departments
Publishing Ministry
Vison Statement - To have SDA publication in the hand of all persons, thus teaching the way of
salvation, leading to everlasting life.
Mission Statement To proclaim the everlasting gospel through the printed page to all people in
the context of the three angels messages of Revelation 14:6-12 in order to lead them to accept Jesus
as their personal saviour and prepare them for His coming.
Spirit of Prophecy
Vision Statement To create in us the image of God through the reading of the Spirit of Prophecy.
Mission Statement - Engage every member in the reading and practicing of the instruction given
by EGW by the power of the Holy Spirit and so experiencing transformation and readiness for the
coming of Jesus.
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Notice
1. All Colporteurs are being invited to a special meeting on Wednesday, November 19, 2014, EJC
chapel commencing at 10:00 a.am.
2. The Publishing department is asking all department leaders to use the Spirit of Prophecy
books as their manual for their department to provide guidance and inspiration. The list are:
3. Each Sabbath as our visitors come to worship we are suggesting that a book or magazine be
given to them and relevant to the age (children /youth)
4. The missionary book of the year is Beyond Imagination. Cost is $75.00, come and get one
for your visitor.
(11) Notices From Public Affairs and Religious Liberty Department
NB. For a printable copy of this letter please follow this link . Click here.
Photo Highlights
Click on the image above to be launched into the Symposium 2014 event which was held at the
Mandeville SDA Church last week.
President of JAMU, Pastor Everett Brown spoke under theme "Looking back, reaching forward
with Christ. Click here to listen his sermon presentation.
One of the well kept secrets of the ejc website is the photogallary which contains hundreds of
photographs covering almost every kind of event our church participates in. Some persons are aware
of it and visit regularly. Unfortunately most persons are not aware. Today we highlight this feature
of our website. You can access the photo gallery from the website by clicking on the link below.
Click here to see photo gallery
The Arnold Road SDA Children;s Evangelistic campaign presents Giants for Jesus from
November 23 - 29, 2014 at the Arnold Road SDA Church, 66 Arnold Road Kingston 5.
Come and hear dynamic children speakers that will heal your heart with words of the Lord.
Bring your family, friends and neighbours.
II.
The Rollington Town SDA Church invites you to their first Single's Day service on
November 22, 2014 under the theme "Single and Shining of Christ. Guest speaker will be
Pastor Daren Murphy. See post er below for additional information.
III.
The Adventist Health Professionals Association (AHPA) - East Chapter, invites you to
Health Symposium 2014 under the theme, "Restoring Mind, Body & Soul" as the share
information on the following topics :1. Chikungunya : Managing the Aftermath
2. Ebola: Global Challenges... Local Strategies
3. Health Evangelism: Called to Serve
Interested persons should register to sugnal your attendance by calling 978-8293 / 2813027
See below for more information.
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Event
Nov 15
Nov 22
Nov 23
Nov 29
Nov 29 - Dec 7
Dec 7
Dec 12 - 14
Dec 17 - 20
January 24-2015
Youth Congressoree,
Camp Meeting
Religious Liberty Festival
Location
All Churches
V.H. Percy Centre
Constant Spring SDA Church
All Churches
Kencot SDA Church
Kencot SDA Church
National Arena
Phillip E. L. Castell
Communication Director
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