CJC Weekly Communication Advisory - May 31, 2014
Pastor Kemar T. J. Douglas
Christian Greetings
Kindly share the following with your local church, family and friends:
· Communication Weekly Advisory
· Letter: Children and Youth Ministries
· Letter: Book of the Year
· Letter: Men’s Convention
· Men’s Convention Registration Form
· Singles Convention Registration Form
· VBS Order Form
· Summer Camp Application Form
You may also find the following news articles and video worth noting:
· Adventist Weekly News Update Video
Conference Announcements
Please note the following reminders for the local churches:
1. MM14: Metro Mission 2014 Rescheduled – Join the MM14 team at:
Venue Date Speaker
Portmore May 4 – May 30 Pastor Alton Williams
May Pen May 25 – June 22 Pastor Michael Harvey
2. Religious Liberty Rallies - Rescheduled
Join us for an evening of discussions on Religious Liberty, Constitutional Rights and Freedom, Flexi-work Week, and Essential Services at the zonal Religious Liberty Rallies. All are invited:
Venue Date Time
Portmore MM14 Tent June 1 3:30pm
May Pen MM14 Tent June 14 4:30pm
3. World No Tobacco Day – May 31, 2014
This year, the observance of World No Tobacco Day, falls on Sabbath, May 31. As such, the Minister of Health, Dr. Fenton Ferguson, in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), is requesting that during our services on that day, that we place strong emphasis on the dangers of tobacco smoking. It is also his plan, to attend the Divine Hour Service at the Family of God SDA Church in Spanish Town. See the attached for more information.
4. Education Summit – May 31, 2014
Join the CJC Education Department at NCU Gymnatorium for Education Summit on Sabbath, May 31, 2014. Come and learn about the great benefits of Adventist Christian Education.
5. Women’s Ministries Emphasis Day – June 7, 2014
Kindly find attached information for Women’s Ministries Emphasis Day Sabbath, June 7, 2014.
6. Men’s Convention 2014
All men plan to be at Men’s Convention 2014, June 21-22. See the attached for more information.
7. Summer Camp – July 14 – August 11, 2014
Our Annual Summer Camp this year will be from July 14 - August 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. Dates for each camp are as follows:
1. Teen Camp (age 13-16) July 14 - 21, 2014
2. Junior Camp (age 7–12 years) July 14 - 21, 2014
3. Senior Camp (age 17 & Over) August 4 - 11, 2014
Please complete the attached application form and return it with the fee to the Conference Office on or before Monday, June, 23, 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). Please note that the camp dates have been re-arranged due to Conference Session on July 23 - 24, 2014 and the Guatemala Trip on July 29 – August 2, 2014. Despite all these changes we anticipate a wonderful camp experience.
Institution Announcements
· NCU and JAMU GEMS Launch – June 14, 2014: The Women’s Ministries Department of Northern Caribbean University in collaboration with Jamaica Union Conference, as part of their celebration of Women’s Ministries Emphasis Day, on June 14, 2014, will launch NCU GEMS, (Girls of Excellence, Morals and Standards), a mentorship initiative for our girls between the age of 12-19. See the attached letter 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
Church Announcements
· Newport SDA Church – June 7, 2014:- Have you ever been hurt? Do you have painful memories that you can't let go of? Is there someone who has hurt you that you can't forgive? Join us at a special workshop at Newport SDA Church called RELEASING THE HURT with Dr. Bridgette Barrett on Sabbath, June 7, 2014 starting at 3.45pm sharp. Come and learn how let go and let God. DON'T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY TO RELEASE YOUR HURT
Evangelistic Announcements
• MM14: Metro Mission 2014 – Join the MM14 team:
Venue Date Speaker
Portmore May 4 – May 30 Pastor Alton Williams
May Pen May 25 – June 22 Pastor Michael Harvey
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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