CJC Weekly Communication Advisory - July 25, 2014
Pastor Damian Chambers
The delegates at the 4th Quadrennium Session for Central Jamaica Conference has asked me to serve as the Director of the Departments of Communications for the period 2014 - 2018.
I would like to take this opportunity to express appreciation to Pastor Kemar Douglas, who served in this capacity for the previous quadrennium. He has done an outstanding job at leading this Department and he must be commended.
I solicit your prayers and cooperation, as we look forward to building on a good foundation of ministry to the church and community.
Please see the following articles that were published concerning the Conference Session and a report on the Newly Elected Administrators and Directors:
- CJC Quadrennium Session 2014: Highlights from the President's Report
- Session should create deeper spiritual experience -Daniel
- Central Jamaica Conference Fourth Quadrennial Session: How does it work?
- Newly Elected Officers and Departmental Directors
Please note also the following announcements for your Churches:
1. Installation Service – July 26, 2014
The Installation Service of Officers and Directors elected to serve Central Jamaica Conference for the 5th quadrennium will be on July 26, 2014 at the Spanish Town Adventist Church beginning at 3:30pm. All are invited to this consecration service. The program will also be streamed live at www.centralja.org.
2. Prayer Vigil and Day of Prayer for the Nation – July 31 and August 2, 2014
At the recent Mid-year meetings of the Jamaica Union Conference it was voted to join the Government of Jamaica in celebration of Emancipation by way of a Prayer Vigil. The format of the programme should be determined by each Conference and local Church. See the attached letter and material for more information. Also kindly note that our Annual Day of Prayer for the Nation follows right after, and we look forward to each Church facilitating this special worship experience.
3. Children's Ministries Day - August 2, 2014
Kindly see the sermon attached for Children’s Ministry Day to be held August 2, 2014.
4. Adventist Youth and Pathfinder Day - August 9, 2014
Kindly see the sermon attached for Adventist Youth and Pathfinder Day to be held August 9, 2014.
5. Summer Camp – August 4-11, 2014
Our Annual Summer Senior Camp (age 17 and over) will be from August 4-11, 2014 at Camp Verley, Spring Gardens, St. Catherine. The camp caters to both young people of our church and community from the parishes of Manchester, Clarendon and St. Catherine. Please complete the attached application form and return it with the fee to the Conference Office on or before Monday, July 28, 2014 so that the necessary preparations can be made. Registration begins at 12 O’ clock for each camp and the cost is ($4,000.00).
Institution Announcements
· BNC Special Promotion – July - September 2014: The Book and Nutrition Centre t/a IADPA Bookstore is having Special Promotions from July 1st to September 30th while stock last. Offers on; Children, Family, Spiritual and Healthy Lifestyle Books. Buy the book on special and get free book offers, just visit our bookstores in:-
o Spanish Town - 58 Brunswick Avenue, Telephone: 943-9417
o Kingston - 74 Constant Spring Road, Telephone: 924-5227
o Pompano Bay - Tower Isle, St Mary, Telephone 975-4700
o Montego Bay - 30 Church Street, Telephone: 952-3291
· NCU Department of Communication 5k Run/Walk– July 27, 2014: Support the debate team to the world finals.
· H. S. Walters Health and Outreach Centre – The following services are available at the H. S. Walters Health and Outreach Centre:
o Dental: Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays 2-5 p.m. Wednesdays 1-4 p.m.
o Medical: Mondays to Thursdays 10 a.m. - 4.30 p.m.
o Colon Cleansing and Detox: Tuesdays and Thursdays 2 - 5 p.m. by appointment only
o Child Welfare (Immunization): Wednesdays & Thursday 8.30 - 10.30
o Counselling: Wednesdays by appointment
o Immunization for Adults: as is necessary are available as is necessary
Please call for additional information: 981-7001
· I Will Go – George Gordon 2nd Album Launch – August 2, 2014: Come and support our very own George Gordon as he launches his 2nd album with a grand concert. Also note:
o There will be a complimentary CD for every ticket holder.
o $500 will go back to the church from which the ticket was purchased.
o Two infirmaries will benefit.
For ticket info, please contact 890-2708 or 342-8698 and See the flyer for details.
· JAMU Health Summit, August 14-17, 2014: Attached is a document providing information on the up-coming JAMU Health Summit, August 14-17, 2014. Kindly share the information with all interested persons—noting that:
o Thursday, August 14, 2014—will be for Field& Institutions Leaders and Health Ministries Directors at the Union Office
o Friday (Vespers) & Sabbath, August 15-16, 2014—will be for the general membership and all interested persons at the Mandeville Church
o Sunday, August 17, 2014—for Adventist Health Professionals and others (Venue: East Jamaica Conference) –Registration Fee $2,000/person— Registration Form attached. Contact the EJC Health Ministries Dept to register.
Please see the Registration Form as well as a schedule & topics attached
· Singles Convention – August 23-24, 2014: NORTH JAMAICA CONFERENCE IN COLLABORATION WITH JAMU FIELDS presents National Singles’ Convention, August 23-24, 2014 at Duncans, Trelawny, under the theme: “Single With A Purpose”. See attached for details.
Church Announcements
· Portmore SDA Church Blood Drive – July 20, 2014 - The Blood Bank's Team will be at the Portmore SDA Church on Sunday, July 20, 2014 @9am-3pm. Come and be a Blood Donor and remember to get a good night's rest and have a meal before you give blood. One Love, One Blood, Partnerships for Life.
Pastor Damian Chambers
Communication, Public Affairs and Religious Liberty Director,
Central Jamaica Conference,
58 Brunswick Avenue, Spanish Town,
St. Catherine, Jamaica, W.I.
Telephone: (876) 984-2044/5576-7; Cel.: (876) 527-4552; Fax: (876) 984-8589
Website: http://www.centralja.org/
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