Adventist Church in St. Thomas re-energized after historc mid-year Convocation
The Adventist Church in St. Thomas held an historic Mid – Year Convocation at the Morant Bay SDA Church under the theme ‘Give me this Mountain’ during the period August 28 – 31, 2019 which served to re-energize and motive the church
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towards achieving greater evangelistic exploits for the Lord . Read more>>.
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Special Offering for the Bahamas
JAMU President, Pastor Everett Brown is encouraging all churches to facilitate the collection of a special offering during the month of September, to aid relief efforts in the Bahamas following Hurricane Dorian. Read more in the letter below.
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Sabbath School and Personal Ministries Department
This Sabbath, SEPTEMBER 7, 2019 — IAD & Jamaica Union-wide Sabbath School Reconciliation and Reclamation Homecoming Sabbath, to be celebrated in every church. Theme: "O Love That Wilt Not Let Me Go".
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AUGUST & SEPTEMBER 2019 — Second SOE Course.
General Evangelism and Bible Counselling – Partnership between Jamaica Union and EJC. All are invited.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2019 - EJC Annual Senior Citizens Convention — (To be celebrated in every church. Two delegates from each church to be at main site at Hagley Park SDA Church. Register now at EJC—SS Dept.
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Health, Stewardship and Wills & Trust Services
1. Join Elder Dennis Carlson, General Conference Trust Services Director and Dr. James Daniel, IAD Trust Services Director, September 19 – 22, 2019 as they conduct a Trust Services Seminar for all pastors and a Planned Giving and Trust Services summit for all Elders, Stewardship Leaders and Trust Seminars Leaders. See the attached letter for details.
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2. September 1-31, 2019 CELEBRATIONS – Emphasis on Integrity & Obedience
3. Health Ministries Week will be celebrated from September 14 - 21, 2019. Sermons are available on the EJC website.
4. One Love, One Blood Partnership for Life! All are invited to donate blood on September 29, 2019, as the Kencot SDA Church joins the Blood Bank from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 pm on the Kencot grounds; Registration ends at 2:30 pm.
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Family Life, Women, & Children’s Ministries Department
1. Women’s Retreat October 18-21, 2019 @ Jewel Runaway Bay. Kindly note that final payments are URGENTLY NEEDED. Theme: “Women Enlightened Empowered Engaged.
2. Women Symposium – Theme: “And you shall receive power” November 16, 2019, from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Main Speaker Sis. Sharette Oliphant.
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3. Bible Spell-a-thon will be held on Sabbath, November 23, 2019.
4. Family Togetherness Week (In churches) September 8 – 15, 2019 Theme: “Reaching Families for Jesus, Strengthening Disciples”
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Education Department
1. East Jamaica Conference Education Department through this medium expresses thanks to all new parents and guardians who have chosen Kingsway High & Prep Schools as their child’s/children’s home away from home for this new school year. We also say welcome to all new and returning students and parents! As you embark upon this educational journey, walk hand in hand with God as your guide.
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2. Please visit the nearest SDA Church to you and become a part of their evening classes for PEP and CSEC (if your church does not operate one). Classes are held on weekdays with Mathematics, English Language, Computer lessons, and much more.
NB. Some churches are seeking volunteer teachers so that they can resume the learning centres. If you are available to assist, your services are welcomed.
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Heroes Circle SDA Basic School
TEACHER Needed Urgently
1. Must have a strong command of the English Language
2. Must be computer literate.
3. Creative and have a passion for children.
4. Willing to work flexible hours.
5. Able to work on own initiative.
5. Plan, write and execute Lesson Plans.
6. Educational certification.
Forward resumes to j_kirlew@yahoo.com
Contact: 805-4287
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Ministerial Department
1. The Ministerial Department in association with the Youth and Children's Ministries Departments present the 2019 Heritage & Bible Quiz. Please note that the requirements have been adjusted. Books to be studied are the Church Heritage Manual, sections 11-15 and Revelation 1-12. See the poster for further details.
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Communication Department
We look forward to hearing from you. Send us your stories, photos and videos of activities happening in your local church and ministries. Email us at ejccommunications@gmail.com.
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Watch this week's Adventist News Recap - September 6, 2019
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IADPA Bookstore Renovations
Please note that the IADPA Bookstore (HeadOffice), located at 74 Constant Spring Road, Kgn 10, is currently undergoing renovations. Therefore in the interim, the bookstore will be operating from the East Jamaica Conference Resource Center (same compound). The same opening hours apply.
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Treasury Department
You can now download Forms for the CUNA/(Family Indemnity Plan) online. The link below will take you to the Treasury Department on our website, go to the documents section to see the files.
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| Sep 7 |
JAMU Wide Reconciliation & Reclamation Homecoming Sabbath |
All Churches |
| Sep 7- 8 |
Overnight Hike to Holywell |
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| Sep 15 |
Constituency Meeting |
Kencot SDA Church |
| Sep 19 – 22 |
Trust Services Seminar |
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| Sep 21 |
Annual Senior Citizens Convention |
Hagley Park SDA Church |
| Sep 29 |
ASI Business & Professional Expo. |
Jamaica Pegasus Hotel |
| Oct 6 |
EJC Senior Citizens Recreation |
Bubbling Spring, St. Elizabeth |
| Oct 18-21 |
Women’s Retreat |
Jewel Runaway Bay |
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