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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 17, 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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EJC Childrens Ministries Department hosts Convention St. Thomas - May 18, 2013 Health Ministries Department hosts 5K Health Run/Walk- June 2, 2013 Andrews SDA Church presents Moms in Touch- May 18, 2013 Notices from the Youth Ministries Department Notices from the Womens Ministries Department Notices From the Childrens Ministries Department Overseas Job Opportunity Notices from the Sabb. School, Personal Ministries Dept. Update from the Communication Department Schedule of upcoming Dates and Conference Events

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(1) EJCs Childrens Ministries Department hosts Convention St. Thomas - May 18, 2013

If you were at the Kingston leg of the Childrens Ministries Convention held at the Stadium Community Church on Sabbath May 4, you are in for another spiritual treat on Sabbath May 18. Join the Childrens Ministries Department of East Jamaica Conference as they host the second leg of their Convention Service on Sabbath May 18 at the Hampton Court SDA Church beginning at 9am sharp. We invite as many persons as possible (and especially our friends in St. Thomas) to join us in celebrating with our children, as they lead out in the worship service. Thats the St. Thomas leg of our Childrens Convention for 2013! Make it a date!
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(2) Health Ministries Department hosts 5K Health Run/Walk Event- June 2, 2013

Its that time of year again when the Health Ministries Department of East Jamaica Conference prepares to stage the largest health event in the constituency The EJCs 5K Health Run/ Walk and Childrens Fun Day Event!! Join us on Sunday June 2, 2013 at the Kencot SDA Church from 6:00am as we begin our warm up exercises and the head straight into the walk and run. We will also be staging Awards ceremony (after the Health Run) and our Childrens Fun Day follows closely behind at mid-day. NCU Media will be there to broadcast live from the event!! Registration Cost, Adults- $750, Children- $250. Take your family and your friends and enjoy getting fit! To register online for the event click here.
(3) Andrews SDA Church presents MOMS in TOUCH at Mandela Park- May 18, 2013

The Women's Ministries Department of the Andrews Memorial SDA Church under the MOMS in TOUCH arm, presents a Child Month Town Meeting under the theme: I am a Child, Help Me Grow. This will be held at Mandela Park, Half Way Tree on Sabbath, May 18, 2013 from 4:30pm 6:30pm. The Moms in Touch programme has been in existence for over three years and aims to make a positive impact on the lives of parents and "children at risk". The programme provides a range of activities including parenting seminars and presentations, prayer sessions and counseling intervention referrals where needed. This weeks Town Meeting includes presentations from the Child Development Agency (CDA) and the Centre for the Investigation of Sexual Offenses & Child Abuse (CISOCA) as well as inspiring music from the Andrews Memorial Church choirs. Youth volunteers will distribute literature on parenting and issues concerning children. We hope that you will be able to join them, where possible.
(4) Notices from the Youth Ministries Department

The Uniform Handbook from IAD is now available at the Conference. Its a must have as the changes/new format will be mandatory for Pathfinder Festival in November. Cost is $500.00 per copy.
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Sports Evangelism kicks off on May 18, 2013 with a dress parade and rally. The competition 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.

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Summer Camp: The annual summer camp will be held from August 13-20, 2013 at Robins 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!!! 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

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5. Labour Day Projects: If you havent started planning your district and zonal projects you are late. Catch the moving train and lets go!!!

(5) Notices from the Women's Ministries Department

Come mark the moments with our women as they pause for International Womens Emphasis Day on June 8, 2013 in all churches.
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2. All fun loving married women of EJC are invited to the I.M.A.P launch@ 4 p.m. on Sabbath, June 15, 2013 @ the North Street SDA Church. You are asked to take your spouse with you for a special spousal treat immediately after the charge. Our speaker is Dr. Eric Nathan. I.M.A.P is an initiative geared at women supporting each other in heightening and enriching their spousal relationship. Kindly collect invitations for special seating. Bring your non SDA friends along.
3. 5K Health Run/Walk and Childrens fun day is a big affair that no one should miss. This will be

held on June 2, 2013. Come join in the fun. Meals will be provided. See application form and flyer for details. 4. All womens and childrens 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. 5. 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. 6. Moms in Touch is the initiative that is aimed at caregivers spending time in prayer. WMDs please ensure that this is an active programme under your leadership. More than ever, Moms especially, need to be praying together.
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Tip for Parents Parents, Aunties and Uncles, remember to provide privacy when you have sticky matters to discuss with us. Just as you find a public dressing-down humiliating and distressing, we find it very embarrassing too. We will listen better and understand what you are saying more, if you are alone with us. Remember, If we live with security, we learn to like ourselves.

(6) Notices from the Children's Ministries Department

1. 5K Health Run/Walk and Childrens fun day is a big affair that no one should miss. This will be held June 2, 2013. Come join in the fun. Meals will be provided. See application form and flyer for details. 2. All womens and childrens 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. 3. Child Preachers training will be held on Sunday, June 30, 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. 4. Womens 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) Overseas Job Opportunity- Adventist University Seeks Media Technology Specialist

Adventist University of Health Sciences (ADU) is a Seventh-day Adventist institution located in Orlando, FL offering more than 14 undergraduate and graduate degrees. ADU has 72 full time faculty, 142 staff members and 2,400 students. ADU is seeking to fill the position of Media Technology Specialist. For more information about ADU visit: www.adu.edu. Candidates are invited to apply who 1) Hold a Bachelor's Degree (preferred) in an Educational Technology related field with emphasis in audio/visual equipment and possessing a Certified Technology Specialist or other A/V Industry recognized certification and demonstrate work experience in higher education, specifically with CODEC based Video Conferencing Systems; or
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2) Hold a Associate's Degree or two years of completed college coursework in a related field or four years work experience in audio visual and/or video conferencing field and 3) Are a U.S. citizen or hold a valid U.S. work permit. *The candidate should be available to begin work Summer, 2013. For additional information, contact Dan Lim, VP Educational Technology and Distance Learning, Adventist University of Health Sciences, 671 Winyah Drive, Orlando, FL 32803; dan.lim@adu.edu; 407-303-9473.

(8) Notices from the Sabb. School, Personal Ministries and Comm. Services Dept.

Please be reminded/take note of the following: 1. EJC School of Evangelism (EJC SOE) 2013 Year III has been launched. The training sites are as follow:

Zone 1
Kings 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 Port Morant SDA Churches

The courses being offered are: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Certificate in Adventist Community Services(ACS390) Certificate in Bible School Evangelism (BSE 240) Diploma in Personal Bible Ministry & Discipleship (PBMB480) Certificate in Lay Evangelistic Preaching (LEP401) Certificate in Sabbath School Leadership (SSL350) Certificate in Small Group Evangelism (SGE400)

Principle of Evangelism and Principle of Discipleship & Membership Retention are mandatory for students to be eligible for graduation. Registration fee is eight hundred dollars ($800.00). Registration form is available on line.
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1a. Branch/Site coordinators and facilitators are urged to register all students no later than May 29, 2013 1b. SOE 1st general class meeting for 2013 Sunday, May 19, 9:30 a.m -12:30 p.m. in the EJC boardroom for Kingston & St. Andrew and Sunday, May 26, 10:00 a.m-1:00 p.m. for St. Thomas at Morant Bay SDA Church. All students and prospective interests should try and attend. Monthly Adventist Community Services meeting Sunday, May 26, 2013 in the EJC Chapel @ 10 a.m. 2. Ambassadors Meeting - Sunday, May 26, 2013 @ 10 a.m at the Good Samaritan Inn 3. Next Sabbath School superintendents meeting (Zones 1 & 2), Sunday, June16, 2013 4. Big Family Fun Days - July 28, , Morant Bay, St. Thomas & August 4, 2013, Kingston & St. Andrew 5. SOE & Lay Workers Institute 2013, November 13-15, 2013 @ Golden Acres students of the School of Evangelism (SOE) and delegates chosen for your churches should begin preparation now. 6. Grand Festival of the Laity in Kingston, November 16 & 17, 2013 plan to be in attendance! Please contact the office at 924-1061-5 for further details.

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 on line). Also, please be reminded of the weekly evangelistic reports from your churches. (We are requesting your Small Groups updates).

(9) Update From the Communication Department.

In our attempt to showcase the happenings in our local churches, we will direct you to the websites of our churches as they share with you some of the news items making their page. This week, we share with you a news item from the New Haven SDA Church which made news on the Jamaica Unions Website. (1) Take a peek at the launch of the GEMS programme held at the New Haven Church last month. Click Here Did you know that there are tons of great Bible Resources on the East Jamaica Conference website? Did you know you can access the Seventh-day Adventist Church Manual, Morning Watch Texts, Do Bible Prophecy Study On line or even enjoy Bible Humour in your down time? Click Here To Access Bible Resources

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(10) Schedule of Upcoming Conference Dates and Events

Dates -2013

Event

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EJC Board Room All Churches Morant Bay * EJC Office, Kencot SDA Church All Churches North Street SDA Church Robins Bay

Sports Evangelism Kicks May 18 SOE 1st General Class Meeting May 19 Labour Day Project (Zonal & National Projects) May 23 May 25 * District Dialogue - St. Thomas Taxation Sensitization and Certification Seminar May 26 5 K Health Run / Walk June 2 Women's Ministry Emphasis Day June 8 June 15 Launch of I.M.A.P. Aug 13 - 20Summer Camp Venue Subject to Change *

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) 924-1061-3, Fax: (876) 924-0263. E-Mail: eastcon@ejcsda.com Website: ejcsda.com

May 17, 2013 To: Pastors, Elders, Church Clerks and Superintendents

To Be Read in the Church Dear Brethren: Greetings in the name of our Forever Friend, Jesus! We embrace this opportunity to remind you that the Ambassador Search is presently in progress. Bearing in mind that our youth of today are the leaders of tomorrow, we are seeking the fullest support of our church family in this venture. We therefore request your involvement and assistance in the following fundraisers: 1. Plastic bottles drive 2. Bring and Buy Sale 3. Cup-a-Tea The bottle drive is an on-going effort. We are asking that members help in the collection of all types of plastic bottles and drop them off at the Conference office. The Bring and Buy Sale will be one component of our annual Family Fun Day on July 28, 2013 for St. Thomas (Zone 4) and on August 4 for Kingston and St. Andrew (Zones 1, 2 and 3). Please donate clothing and household articles that are suitable for sale. We will be sending herbal teas to our churches for sale at a minimal cost. This is the cup-a-tea project. We wish Gods blessing for you, as together we continue to nurture, empower and groom the future leaders of Gods church. Yours in Christ,

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