CJC Weekly Communication Advisory - February 7, 2014
Pastor Kemar T. J. Douglas
Christian Greetings
Kindly share the following with your local church, family and friends:
· Communication Weekly Advisory
· CJC Calendar of Events
· Invitation: 5th Biennial Conference Material
· Women’s Day of Prayer Sermon
You may also find the following news articles and video worth noting:
· Inter-America: Church leaders challenged to step-up with special needs ministries
· In England, parents whose baby died of malnutrition weren’t practicing Adventist diet
· Adventist Weekly News Update Video
Conference Announcements
Please note the following reminders for the local churches:
1. MM14: Metro Mission 2014 – Join the MM14 team:
Venue Date Speaker
Frankfield February 2 – March 2 Evangelist Jeffrey Harrioit
Linstead February 16 – March 16 Evangelist Michael Henry
Mandeville March 2 – 30 Pastor Greg Baldeo
Spanish Town March 30 – April 20 Pastor Peter Joseph
Old Harbour April 20 – May 18 Pastor Robert Williams ( UK)
Portmore April 27 – May 25 Pastor Alton Williams
May Pen May 25 – June 22 Pastor Michael Harvey
2. Elders’ Parish Meetings – Date Change
All Elders are asked to attend their respective parish meetings on the dates specified below and not the ones on the Calendar of Events:
Parish Date Time Venue
Manchester Sabbath, February 8 3:30pm Mandeville Church
Clarendon Sabbath, February 15 3:30pm May Pen Church
St. Catherine Sabbath, February 22 3:30pm Spanish Town Church
3. MM14 All-Night Prayer Meetings
Join the team of Prayer Coordinators and Passionate Disciples as they pray for the success of MM14 at the following locations:
Venue Date Time
Rose Hall Church February 8 6:30pm
Mandeville Church February 22 7pm
Spanish Town Church March 22 7pm
Braeton Church April 5 7pm
Old Harbour Church April 12 7pm
May Pen Church May 17 7pm
4. Religious Liberty Rallies
Join us for an evening of discussions on Religious Liberty, Constitutional Rights and Freedom, Flexi-work Week, and Essential Services and Sabbath Observance at the zonal Religious Liberty Rallies. All are invited so attend the one nearest to you:
Venue Date Time
Frankfield MM14 Tent February 22 4:30pm
Linstead MM14 Tent March 8 4:30pm
MM14 Tent March 15 4:30pm
Spanish Town MM14 Tent April 12 4pm
Portmore MM14 Tent May 3 4pm
Old Harbour MM14 Tent May 10 4:30pm
May Pen MM14 Tent June 14 4:30pm
5. Medical Missionaries Meeting – February 9, 2014
All Medical Missionaries within Central Jamaica Conference are invited to a very important meeting on Sunday, February 9, 2014 at 9:00 a.m. at the Family of God SDA Church. Please be on time.
6. International Institute of Christian Ministries (IICM)
Kindly be advised that the IICM will commence in the following parishes on the dates specified below. For further details please contact the Sabbath School and Personal Ministries Department.
Parish Date Time Venue
Manchester Sunday, February 16 9:30am Mandeville Church
St. Catherine Sunday, February 23 9:30am Family of God Church
Clarendon Sunday, March 2 9:30am May Pen Church
7. IAD Elders’ Virtual Council and Day of the Elder – February 22, 2014
The Inter-American Division Elder’s Virtual Council, a part of the Day of the Elder celebration, from the Division Headquarters will be held on Sabbath Feb. 22, 2014. Watch at www.interamerica.org.
8. IICM Training for Trained Medical Missionaries (St. Catherine) – February 23, 2014
All trained Medical Missionaries in St. Catherine are invited to attend IICM training programme on February 23, 2014 at the Family of God SDA Church at 9:00 a.m.
9. Volunteer Counsellors - St. Catherine – February 23, 2014
As part of the field preparation for MM14 in Spanish Town, you are being asked to join with the Medical Missionaries and Colporteurs on Sunday, February 23, 2014 to begin Community Visitations. You will assemble at the Conference Office at 9:30 a.m.
10. Women’s Ministries Retreat – April 4 – 6, 2014
Our Retreat this year will be one with a difference. Kindly adjust your schedules and ensure that you do not miss out on yet another rejuvenating and spirit-filled experience with our women. It will be held at the RIU Hotel & Resort, Runaway Bay and deadline for booking and making first payment is February 27. Kindly see letter and registration form attached for details and the sermon for Women’s Day of Prayer.
11. Children's Ministries Bible Lessons
God Loves Me 28 Ways Bible Adventurers for Young Readers are now available at the Conference Office - $400 per set. This Bible study set uses a creative, interactive and easy-to-understand format to the 28 fundamental beliefs, which will introduce children to the pillars of our faith. With its, children will quickly grasp the concepts and have fun learning. Purchase your copy today.
Institution Announcements
· St. Catherine Lay Worker’s Federation invites youth to the Preach the Word workshop, on Sunday February 23, 2014 at Camp Verley, as they encourage persons to become lay preachers. See the flyer for details.
· 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
· Gospel Medical Missionary Evangelist Training - Training the Trainer: 10 days of intense training Spanish Town SDA Church February 24-March 07, 2014. See the flyer for details.
· BNC Clearance Sale – Take advantage of this once in a lifetime opportunity to get as many books as you possibly can in our GRAND 2013 HOLIDAY CLEARANCE SALE, which begins on Monday December 2 and ends when YOU say or while stocks last! (see flier attached)
You can't afford to miss this wonderful opportunity to purchase a book(s) for yourself, a family member or to give away during this wonderful season of giving. Tell your friends! Tell you neighbours! Tell Brothers and Sisters wherever you go, about the Book and Nutrition Centre's Grand Holiday Clearance Sale!
We look forward to your overwhelming support. See flyer for details.
· Bible Boom Info – MayFed: See the attached for information re the Bible Boom competition.
· 5th Biennial Psychological Conference – Northern Caribbean University in association with Jamaica Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists presents the Fifth Biennial Conference on Sunday, March 16, 2013, under the theme: “Healthy Family Life: Educating a Nation for a Positive Future.” See attached for details.
Church Announcements
· Praise Hymn Gospel Concert– Old Road Church – February 15, 2014 – The Old Road SDA Church invites all to join them for Praise Hymn Gospel Concert on February 15, 2014. Admission is Free. For further information see attached flyer.
Evangelistic Announcements
• MM14: Metro Mission 2014 – Join the MM14 team:
Venue Date Speaker
Frankfield February 2 – March 2 Evangelist Jeffrey Harrioit
Linstead February 16 – March 16 Evangelist Michael Henry
Mandeville March 2 – 30 Pastor Greg Baldeo
Spanish Town March 30 – April 20 Pastor Peter Joseph
Old Harbour April 20 – May 18 Pastor Robert Williams (From UK)
Portmore April 27 – May 25 Pastor Alton Williams
May Pen May 25 – June 22 Pastor Michael Harvey
· All in the Family Bible Series – Raymond Seventh-day Adventist Church – February 1- 8, 2014: Join Pastor Kemar T. J. Douglas and the dynamic team from Raymond Adventist Church, Vere, Clarendon for one week of spiritual family-focused Bible series, February 1-8, 2014. See the flyer for details.
· Family Basics for a Happy Home Bible Series – Restore SDA Church – February 1 – 16, 2014:
Join Pastor Roy Dennis and the dynamic team from Restore Adventist Church, Manchester for Family Basics for a Happy Home Bible Series, February 1-16, 2014. See the flyer for details.
· Jesus is Still the Answer Evangelistic Series – Clear Park SDA Churche – February 3 - 22: The Clear Park SDA Church will be hosting the Jesus is Still the Answer Evangelistic Series at the church located in Gordon Pen, Spanish Town, starting February 3 – 22. 7pm nightly, Mon-Wed with Pastor Damian Chambers.
· Rescue Mission – Palmers Cross District of Churches – February 9 – March 9, 2014: The Palmers Cross District of churches will be hosting the "Rescue Mission" crusade, starting February 9th - March 9th at the Palmers Cross SDAC. 7pm nightly, Mon-Thur with host Pastor Desmond Robinson and Evangelist Hopeton Moving.
· Wynters Acres Weekend Revival Series 2014 – The Wynters Acres SDA Church will be having a series Weekend Revivals beginning January 31- February 23. This will be held at the church which is located at 33-35 Parkway Plaza, Golden Acres, Spanish Town (G.C. Foster College turn off then 2nd left) Guest Speakers are: Pastor Howard Grant, Elder Donovan Thomas, Evangelist Michael Henry and Pastor Kemar Douglas. See the flyer for details.
· Family of God Weekend Revival Series 2014 – The Family of God SDA Church will be having Weekend Revivals beginning January 31- February 23. This will be held at the church which is located on the Willowdene Group of Schools compound. The series kicks off with a Family Ministries weekend under the theme: Families founded on the ROCK. Guest Speakers are: Pastor Onell Montaque, Dr. Denton Rhone, Pastor Levi Johnson and Dr. Newton Cleghorne.
· Reclaiming God’s Agenda - Please tune in live, on location, radio, television or follow us on Facebook and hear the dynamic, international speaker Pastor Greg Baldeo, "Reclaim Gods Agenda". This will begin on March 2 - 30, 2014 at the Mandeville SDA Church. See flyer for details.
In the Lord’s
Service,
Pastor Kemar T. J. Douglas, M.A.
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) 527-4565; Fax: (876) 984-8589
Website: http://www.centralja.org/
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· BNC Clearance Sale – Take advantage of this once in a lifetime opportunity to get as many books as you possibly can in our GRAND 2013 HOLIDAY CLEARANCE SALE, which begins on Monday December 2 and ends when YOU say or while stocks last! (see flier attached)
You can't afford to miss this wonderful opportunity to purchase a book(s) for yourself, a family member or to give away during this wonderful season of giving. Tell your friends! Tell you neighbours! Tell Brothers and Sisters wherever you go, about the Book and Nutrition Centre's Grand Holiday Clearance Sale!
We look forward to your overwhelming support. See flyer for details.
· Bible Boom Info – MayFed: See the attached for information re the Bible Boom competition.
