CJC Weekly Communication Advisory - May 22, 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:

·         White Shop Church Organized  

·         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

Old Harbour                       April 27 – May 25                              Pastor Robert Williams (UK)

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                            May 24                                                 3:30pm

May Pen MM14 Tent                             June 14                                                 4:30pm

 

3.       Elders’ Appreciation Day – May 24, 2014

Sabbath, May 24, 2014 will be celebrated across the Inter-American Division as Elders’ Appreciation Day. In the parish of Manchester all elders are asked to be at Mandeville SDA Church at 3pm for a special event. For more information contact Pastor Jeremiah Burrell.

 

4.       Special Day of Prayer for Nigeria – May 24, 2014

Central Jamaica Conference will be hosting a special Day of Prayer on Sabbath, May 24, 2014, from 9:00 AM-12:00 noon at the CJC Office. Prayer Coordinators and Prayer Group Members who are able to attend are invited to join us in this programme as we offer special prayer for the girls, young women and families in Nigeria who are victims of abduction.

 

5.       Camp Officers’ Training  – Rescheduled – May 25, 2014

The Camp Officers’ Training has been re-scheduled for Sunday, May 25th at Willowdene Group of Schools beginning at 9a.m. We extend a special invitation to willing, committed and dedicated teachers, students over age 19, parents and guardians who are desirous of volunteering two or three weeks out of their summer vacation to assist us at camp. We are seeking persons with special skills to assist us in such areas as craft, life and technical skills and character development. All persons desirous of serving must submit a recommendation from their pastor and must also complete the volunteer form. All Officers who plan to serve are asked to be in attendance; and take a long with you two character references.

 

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

Old Harbour                                       April 27 – May 25                              Pastor Robert Williams (UK)

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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