CJC Weekly Communication Advisory - July 11, 2014
Pastor Kemar T. J. Douglas
Christian Greetings
Kindly share the following with your local church, family and friends:
· Communication Weekly Advisory
· Letter: Prayer Vigil
· Prayer Vigil list of Churches
· Prayer Vigil Poster
· Summer Camp Application Form
· Letter: Communication Day
· Message: Communication Day
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. Session Notice – July 23-24, 2014
Notice for the Fourth Quadrennial Session of
Central Jamaica Conference
Notice is hereby given that the Fourth Quadrennial Session of
Central Jamaica Conference of Seventh-day Adventists
will be held at
Camp Verley, Spring Gardens, St. Catherine on
Wednesday, July 23 and Thursday, July 24, 2014.
Registration for all delegates will be on
Wednesday, July 23, 2014,
between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 12:00 noon.
The first Business Session will begin at 1:00 p.m.
This Session is called to:
1. Receive reports from Officers and Departmental Directors
2. Elect Administrators and Departmental Directors for the next quadrennium
3. Consider revision and changes to the Conference’s Constitution and Bylaws
4. Transact other business
Delegates are selected by the local churches consistent with the terms of the
Central Jamaica Conference Constitution.
Levi Johnson, President
Ronnie Henry, Secretary
The session will be streamed lived on the Conference website and observers in attendance are asked to take note of the seating arrangements.
2. Communication Day 2014 – July 12
Kindly see attached information to help in the planning and execution of Communication Day 2014.
3. International Institute of Christian Ministries Graduation, Sabbath, July 12, 2014
The IICM Graduation Service will be held on Sabbath, July 12, 2014 at the Portmore Seventh-day Adventist Church at 3:30 PM. All graduands are required to be there by 3:00 PM. The theme is “Empowered to Serve” and the speaker will be Dr. Keith Burton, author of last quarter’s Adult Sabbath School Lesson and Professor at Oakwood University.
4. 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:
· Teen Camp (age 13-16) July 14 - 21, 2014
· Junior Camp (age 7–12 years) July 14 - 21, 2014
· 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, July 7, 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).
5. 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.
Institution Announcements
· Clarendon Youth Federation Mid-Year Rally – July 12, 2014: Join the young people mid-year rally at the Pennants SDA Church on Sabbath July 12, 2014. See the flyer for details.
· St. Catherine Lay Worker Federation Harvest Rally – July 13, 2014: Come and support the lay workers harvest rally on July 13 at the Willowdene Group of Schools. See the flyer for details.
· Manchester Youth Federation Sports/Fun Day – July 13, 2014: Can Newport District defend its title? Or will Spur Tree take it away? Or will it be Asia? Or the mighty Porus? Comfort Hall? NCU? Mandeville? Knockpatrick? Cedar Grove? Christiana? Colleyville? Royal Flat? Mike Town? Maranatha? Mile Gully? Who will it be?
Come to NCU sports ground, this Sunday to find out! The fun begins @ 8:30 on July 13, 2014 sharp so we can top the day's excitement with the revelation of the next World Cup Champions! Please be reminded to take along with you, your white T-shirt to be printed on for the Sensational Summer of Service..
· 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
· 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
· 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. See the flyer for details.
Church Announcements
· Linstead SDA Church Fund Raising Banquet – July 13, 2014 – The Linstead SDA Church is seeking to raise funds to assist two young females achieve their educational goals and they need your assistance. A special banquet will be held at the Dinthill Technical High School on July 13, 2014. For more information call 842-5687 or 995-3645. Let’s help our young people achieve.
· 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.
Evangelistic Announcements
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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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