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Communication Advisory #448
October 19, 2019
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Pastor Darren Murphy Installed at Everton Park District
On Sabbath October 12, 2019, Pastor Darren Murphy and family were officially  installed  at the Everton Park district of churches in East Jamaica Conference.
Pastor Murphy and his wife Adiese, previously served as pastor and shepherdess for the churches in the Hopewell district in West Jamaica Conference. Adiese Jonas - Murphy  also served  the Conference as Associate Communication & Associate Women's Ministries Director at WJC. She  will now serve in East Jamaica Conference as Associate Director for Women's Ministries & Music Coordinator. Click here for photo highlights 

EJC ASI Missionaries Give Thanks

ASI Missionary, Sheridan Williams, shares her testimony and experience from the ASI Mission trip to Guyana held in July and August. Over 180 persons were baptized as a result of the efforts of the group of young people who made a significant impact. Click here for photo highlights 

NJC Cops 2019 Heritage Quiz Awards

The team from North Jamaica Conference walked away with the 2019 Heritage Quiz Awards at the finals of this year's competition which was held at the Kencot SDA Church on October 12, 2019. Relive the experience by watching the event below.
Watch the 2019 JAMU Heritage Quiz Finals 
“Church is more than fancy hats and shiny shoes” says Adventist leader in Jamaica
President of the West Jamaica Conference of Seventh-day Adventist, Pastor Glen Samuels, has challenged the church to make a difference in the lives of Jamaicans who are detached from society through “a glorious opportunity of mentoring the next generation.” Read More
Community Services Department
This Sabbath, October 19, 2019, will be celebrated as Day of Kindness, as our Week of Generosity climaxes.
Sabbath School and Personal Ministries Department
1. A Mission 2020 Evangelism Summit will be held on Sunday, October 27, 2019, from 9:45 am - 12:00 noon at the EJC Boardroom. This summit will discuss the actual preparation for the year of Mega Evangelistic Reaping and Mission 2020 Pentecostal Initiative, January to April 2020. Pastors, Elders, Personal Ministries Leaders, Sabbath School Superintendents, Interest Coordinators and Bible Counsellors are especially invited. Read more in letter below. 
2. Sabbath, November 9, 2019, there will be a Grand, Conference-wide Mission 2020 Prayer Convocation.

3. Lay Preachers Training at EJC headquarters has begun and will continue on Tuesdays, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. The Bible Counsellors Training is also in progress and continues on Thursdays, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Come join us and be equipped to co-labour with Christ!
Download Letter to the Churches : Mission 2020
Health, Stewardship and Wills & Trust Services
1. October 1-31, 2019 - CELEBRATIONS – Emphasis on Optimism & Integrity
 
2. October 1-31, 2019 - Mental Health Awareness & Prevention Month
3. All Health Ministries Leaders who have not done the recently held certification training are encouraged to register for this certification programme to be conducted on this Sunday, October 20 and November 3, 2019 in the E.J.C boardroom, 9:30 a.m.- 4:00 pm. Contribution is three thousand dollars ($3,000).
4. Graduation for Lay Medical Missionary and Health Ministries Leaders’ Training will be on November 30, 2019.   
5. Health Ministries and HIV/AIDS Day will be observed on November 30, 2019, and not December 7 as was previously communicated.
6. Stewardship Emphasis Week will be from December 1 – 7, 2019.
Family Life, Women, & Children’s Ministries Department
1. Women’s Symposium –All Women’s Ministries Directors & Team members we expect at least 2 persons from each church, Sabbath, November 16, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. @ EJC Boardroom. See poster.
 
2. The 9th staging of our annual Bible Spellathon will be held @ EJC Boardroom on Sabbath, November 23, 2019 beginning at 3:00 p.m. Registration closes October 25.
3. All married persons are invited to become a part of the Couples In Action Fellowship (CIAF) marriage strengthening activities WhatsApp group. To sign up... The invite link is here:  https://chat.whatsapp.com/K5ZHoyK6BpO9QqNBhZeRGJ
Read More Family Ministries Announcements
Music Department
Join this Spiritual Experience! 
The EJC Mass Choir and Children's Mass Choir are now accepting new members to join as we prepare for the launch of Operation 2020 "RECLAIM". See the posters below. 
Youth Ministries Department
Please take note of the following upcoming events:
October 27: Pathfinder Exam
Education Department
East Jamaica Conference Education Department uses this medium to inform all stakeholders of The Kingsway High, Kindergarten and Preparatory, Hagley Park Preparatory, Miramar Kinder-Preparatory, New Hope Preparatory and Woodford Preparatory Schools that these schools will be closed from Tuesday, October 22 to Friday, October 25, 2019 to facilitate an off-campus staff development seminar.
 
Download Schools Contact Information Sheet
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.
Communicators! Watch the latest IAD CommSessions for October 2019.
CommSessions is a series of talks on innovation, creativity and collaboration for pastors and leaders in the church that is organized by the communication department at the Inter-American Division and takes place every three months.
Watch this week's Adventist News Recap - October 18, 2019
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. 
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. 
CUNA Insurance Documents
Oct 18-21 Women’s Retreat Jewel Runaway Bay
Oct 20 & Nov 3 Health Ministries Certification Training EJC Boardroom
Oct 27 Mission 2020 Evangelism Summit EJC Boardroom
Nov 9 Mission 2020 Prayer Convocation  
Nov 16 Women’s Symposium EJC Boardroom
Nov 23 Bible Spellathon EJC Boardroom
Nov 30 Her Needs Symposium EJC Boardroom
Dec 1-7 Stewardship Week  
Dec 18-22 Campgressoree V.H. Percy Center
The North Street SDA Church will be celebrating Adventist Christian Education on Sabbath, October 26, 2019, under the theme, "Recalibrate". Guest Speaker for the Divine Hour is Dr. Ron Smith, President of Southern Union, USA. Soul-stirring music by Shahaye, NCU. Come and experience God - experience worship.
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