A Publication of the Gregory Park SDA Church Communication Department March 2011
Issue #5
Adventist Church Welcomes Thousands
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f Heaven rejoices when one soul accepts Christ through baptism, then the celestial home would have had 10 reasons to rejoice, looking down on the Services of the Gregory Park SDA Church on Sabbath March 19. The Sabbath celebration which included a grand baptism, was a part of the larger evangelistic effort known as Pentecost and More, an initiative of the Inter-American Division (IAD) of Seventh-day Adventists. The name is derived from the Biblical Pentecost found in Acts 2. It was reported that more than 15,300 baptisms from 16 of the 21 regions of the IAD took place during the satellite event in Maracaibo, Venezuela. More than 700 new members joined the
Church in Jamaica. The event, which is the 4th such organized programme in a span of five years, has proven to be an effective way of unifying efforts among the multicultural and multi-lingual membership of Inter-America. Gregory Park was given a goal of ten (10) persons to prepare for baptism, a goal it realized. This preparation was a combined effort of the small group emphasis and the ‘Refreshing by Grace’ Revival conducted by Pastor Blondel Campbell. Pastor Campbell presented timely, prophetic and sobering messages between March 5-20, Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Wednesday nights, on topics such as The Man Who
was Born Twice, It’s a Life Changer and The Old Man Buried. These efforts confirm that God’s message continues to be proclaimed and persons are responding to the truth as supported in His written word. Newly released data show Seventh-day Adventism growing by 2.5 percent in North America, a rapid rate for that part of the world, where Southern Baptists and other denominations, as well as other church groups are declining. Damian Wilson, Communication Director
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Table of
from the Blondel CAMPBELL Pastor, Gregory Park Circuit of SDA Churches
Celebrating Easter Scenes From the Quarter 2011 Adventist Budget Youth Retreat Japan Tsunami Relief
5 More Reasons for Walking Where are they now? Adventist Resources Congratulations!
Portal of Praise: Literature Evangelism CJC Calendar of Events Editorial Committee: Tashawna Anderson Wayne Harrison Fiona Dyer Wilson
Michca-Mae Bonner Marjorie Stone Damian Wilson
Once again we must be thankful to God for His bounties toward us in so many ways. The first quarter of the year is almost ended with clear evidences of the soon return of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. As a church we are privileged to be given the sacred responsibility to take the Gospel of Salvation to a dying world. As Jesus and His disciples sat upon the mount of Olives they enquired of Him concerning His coming and the end of the age. “Jesus answered and said unto them, Take heed that no man deceive you. For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many. And ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars: see that ye be not troubled: for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet. For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be famines, and pestilences, and earthquakes, in diverse places (Matt. 24:4-7). These prophecies of Jesus are spot-on, we need no other evidence. The big question is, what should we do? Jesus said, “Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also (John 14:1, 2). Thanks be to God, security is in Jesus Christ. We must find in Him that rest and peace that He gives, we must experience His Kingdom of grace which is a precursor for His Kingdom of Glory. For the new quarter, our focus will be “Jesus is coming: receive Him through faith. Faith is the victory that overcomes the world. Teach us Oh Lord to have that faith in you which changes our lives to conformity to your will.” If you haven’t received last quarter’s issue of The Light via email, email us at the address below. If you are also interested in submitting material to THE LIGHT for publication, you may see any member of the editorial committee or indicate via email. Please send your comments, opinions or feedback to: communications.gpsda@gmail.com
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e live in a society that craves the opportunity to celebrate. Jamaicans hanker after the celebration of all festivals and events whether pagan or ‗Christian‘. And as the Easter season approaches the Jamaican society will be saturated with icons to mark the celebration of Easter. Easter like, Valentine‘s Day, Mother‘s day, Father‘s Day, Teacher‘s Day and Christmas, is marked by the opportunity to buy and sell goods and services to people to mark the day. Bun and cheese, in particular, is associated with Easter, as are toys with Christmas. For the Seventh-day Adventist believer the celebration of Easter serves as a double edged sword, on the one hand one does not want to convey the idea that we do not believe in the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ, yet, neither do we want to express agreement with the other pagan and unbiblical connotations associated with the celebration of Easter. George W. Reid, Former Director of the Biblical Research Institute, posits that ―in an effort to convey the idea that Adventists are believers in the resurrection, a few of our people have introduced Easter observances.‖ Often times this is done in fear that we will be misunderstood, and for some Adventists he suggests, ―It is important that we be seen as orthodox and acceptable to the society around us.‖ Further, he notes that, ―we [Adventists] conform to customs around us, at times unthoughtfully.‖ Actually this practice conveys another misunderstanding — it gives the ―idea that we give special significance to Sunday because it was the resurrection day. A few of our churches have introduced Sunday morning services for Easter, which for many Adventists creates problems. We recognize that we are not treating Sunday as holy time, but the public may not catch the subtle difference.‖1 To bring clarity to the prevailing debate of whether an Adventist should or should not celebrate Easter calls for a closer examination of the history of Easter and where the celebration of Easter originated? Easter, is seen by many as the principal festival of the Christian church, as it celebrates the Resurrection of Jesus Christ on the third day after his Crucifixion. The origins of Easter date to the beginnings of Christianity, and it is probably the oldest Christian observance after the Sabbath. In Christian countries Easter is celebrated as the religious holiday commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ, the son of God. But the celebrations of Easter have many customs and legends that are pagan in origin and have nothing to
By Fiona Dyer Wilson, SDA Historian
do with Christianity. Scholars, accepting the origin proposed by the 8th-century English scholar St. Bede, believe the name Easter is thought to have come from the Scandinavian "Ostra" and the Teutonic "Ostern" or "Eastre," both Goddesses of mythology signifying spring and fertility whose festival was celebrated on the day of the vernal equinox2. However, one can clearly find in the celebration of Easter, an amalgamation of the three traditions - Pagan, Hebrew and Christian. Pagan traditions associated with the festival survive in the Easter rabbit, a symbol of fertility, and in coloured Easter eggs, originally painted with bright colours to represent the sunlight of spring, and used in Easter-egg rolling contests or given as gifts. The Christian celebration of Easter embodies a number of converging traditions with emphasis on the relation of Easter to the Jewish festival of Passover, or Pesach, from which is derived Pasch, another name used by Europeans for Easter. Passover is an important feast in the Jewish calendar which is celebrated for 8 days and commemorates the flight and freedom of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt3. It is important that we encourage the leaders of our congregations to consider all the factors involved when they decide what to do with Easter. Several things are involved and need to be considered before making decisions. Often choices on matters such as this are made with minimal forethought. Always it is appropriate to allow the Scriptures to be our guide and to think carefully about the direction our actions will lead the church. Although there exists no clear biblical reason for observing Easter as a religious festival, in parts of the world the public is so oriented to Easter observance that it is a time of year when they become open to special studies in the Bible. An opportunity opens to reach out to the public with the fuller message of Christ, often with good response. Under such circumstances Easter and its surrounding events can lend themselves to evangelistic outreach without, however, assigning any special religious meaning to the day itself. Wherever there is opportunity to advance the message of Christ without compromising biblical truth, the ―wise as serpents, harmless as doves‖ counsel of Christ is appropriate4. 1
George W. Reid, A Note about Easter, . http://biblicalresearch.gc.adventist.org/documents/easter.htm 2 http://www.holidays.net/easter/story.htm . 3 ibid . 4 George W. Reid, A Note about Easter .
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Dr. Marshall Tulloch-Reid makes a presentation on childhood obesity during Health Day, January 15, 2011
Mr. and Mrs. Marlon Roper exit the church after exchanging wedding vows, Sunday January 30, 2011
Jaydene Brissett (left) and Shanique Mullings (right) of the Adventist Youth Council tend to a customer during ‘Hair Day Care’ (Feb 13, 2011)
Dr. Grace Kelly of the Northern Caribbean University shares a lesson with the Browns during her AY Presentation, Family Life Day—Feb 12, 2011
Mitchum Burnett presents the Divine Hour message during Youth Day— Feb 19, 2011
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Elder Donavon Smiley and members of the Gregory Park church pray for these young men in Watson Grove, during the Women’s Prayer Walk in that community , March 5, 2011
Bro. Harriott assists Pastor Campbell with a demonstration on the effects of sin, during the Refreshing by Grace Revival
Sis Maxine Campbell offers the closing prayer to close Women’s Day of Prayer, March 5, 2011
Sis Fiona Dyer Wilson participates in the foot washing service (left). Elder George Lewis serves the Communion wine (right) during Communion Service, Sabbath March 12, 2011
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Adventist 2011 World Budget Highlights Mission, Administrative Support
may 21-25
Most of $160 million to fund mission, administrative work outside North America
Continuing tradition, the two largest components of the Seventh-day Adventist Church’s world budget this year will fund appropriations for administrative and mission work outside of North America and fund operation of the world headquarters building. The denomination’s US$159.4 million budget for 2011 continues support of mission work—about $37.5 million in appropriations to world fields, with an additional $26 million in funding for missionaries and employees to other world regions. Operating costs for the denomination’s headquarters in Silver Spring, Maryland, United States, is limited to 2 percent of world tithe, about $38 million this year. Finance officers say the church typically comes in below that mark by $1 million or $2 million. While appropriations to the world field increased slightly, two of the 12 receiving world divisions will draw less in appropriations from tithe compared to last year. The InterAmerican and South American divisions will receive 13 percent and 7 percent less, respectively, in tithe appropriations. Most receiving divisions are allocated appropriations from both tithe and non tithe funds totalling between $1 million and $4 million annually. Reduced appropriations from those regions will instead be sent to the 10/40 window, an area of the world from 10 degrees latitude north to 40 degrees latitude north from North Africa to East Asia, where only about 1 percent of the population is Christian. Other major appropriations from the 2011 world budget include: $9.8 million for Loma Linda University; $5.5 million for Adventist World magazine; $4.3 million for Andrews University; $3.5 million for Hope Channel operations; $2.2 million for the White Estate; $2.1 million for Adventist World Radio; $1.2 million for Oakwood University and $1.4 million for the 2015 General Conference session (the same amount is saved each year during the five years leading up to session). ANSEL OLIVER, Assistant Director, News - General Conference
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’ The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) continues to respond to the devastating tsunami that was triggered by the 9.0 magnitude earthquake that shook Japan on Friday, March 11. A 30-foot (7-meter) tsunami wave also crashed through the city of Sendai in the Miyagi Prefecture, destroying entire communities and claiming the lives of more than 1,600 people with more than 10,000 people still missing. ADRA is accommodating 1,000 evacuees, coordinating the procurement of food, non-food items and equipment, and transportation. The humanitarian situation continues to be exacerbated by reports of hundreds of large aftershocks, the onset of subzero temperatures in the heavily affected region of Sendai, and the fear of nuclear fallout from damaged nuclear power plants.
To send your contribution to ADRA’s relief efforts in Japan, please contact ADRA at 1.800.424.ADRA (2372) or give online at www.adra.org.
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HEALTH AS A LIFESTYLE casionally is a nice change. And I never take a headset. Instead I listen to the birds waking up, the soothing noises made by a sprinkler system or a garden fountain, and the sounds of my own heart and breath. . Like everyone else’s, my life is a busy one. With so much to accomplish each day, I’ve always prided myself on doing two or more things at once, and my morning walks are no exception. During these 20 to 30 minutes of solitude, my mind is as active as my muscles. And this combination of mental and physical exercise is the reason that I’ve stuck to my walking regime better than I have to any other workout. So just exactly what are the mental calisthenics that keep me so enthused, and what will they do for you?
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he skeletons in my workout closet are many-an unused athletic club membership, a dusty NordicTrack, a lonely ab-buster. All purchased with the best of intentions. But, alas, they have all fallen to the same fate: while they may have physically challenged me, mentally I was “bored out of my gourd.” Consequently, I became a fitness failure, a workout wannabe. Then one day my family upset me. Husband, sons, the cat; I can’t remember which one started it, but in the end I decided to take a walk to blow off steam. After 10 minutes I felt better. And after 20 minutes the argument seemed miles away . That was 18 months ago, and I’m still walking-two and a half miles nearly every day. But as I discovered on that first walk, it’s not just my body that benefits from these daily jaunts. My overall mental well-being gets a great workout as well. I deliberately walk early in the morning, before most of the people have left their warm beds. I usually walk alone, although having my husband accompany me oc-
1. Meditation and Prayer Whether you’re watching the sun come up over mountains or high-rises, there’s no better time to get in touch with God than at sunrise. This is the perfect time to be thankful for the days behind you, the day in front of you, and the beauty all around you. 2. Observation of Nature . Logically following reason 1 is the observation of God’s handiwork in nature. It matters little whether you’re examining the delicate wings of a hummingbird hovering over a cactus blossom, or the prismlike reflection of an icicle hanging from a storefront, you’ll soon see this beauty everywhere. Walking allows you to make these studies much more easily than jogging or cycling. And the treadmill in a gym just can’t compare!
and breathing and imagine them working in harmony throughout my workout.
4. Constructive Thought . Having accomplished the first three, you’re now ready to look ahead to your day. As a writer, I always have a story idea or plot line that needs consideration. There are always parenting issues that need thoughtful resolutions, and travel, dinner, and household plans to be made. In addition, I make a short mental list each day of the few things that need to be accomplished. (Never more than three; too many items are easily forgotten and add to the stress I’m trying to resolve!) 5. Love Thy Neighbour . My daily walks allow me to make a careful study of my neighborhood and the homes in it. I notice who’s made changes and if they were good ones. Once I played good Samaritan by reporting a car in a driveway that had been vandalized. (This also proved to be a lesson for me: I’m never without my pepper spray and loud whistle.) Another time I helped to rescue two lost and bewildered Canada geese (in the middle of suburban Phoenix!). The woman on whose door I pounded for assistance happened to be my cat’s veterinarian. I had never known she lived nearby. Before you take off for your next walk, turn off your headset and turn on your senses. You might just be amazed at what your body and your mind can accomplish simultaneously!
Judy Pearson is a writer from Arizona
3. Awareness of Body . Taken from the Vibrant Life Health Any walking expert is ready with advice Magazine. Posted January 12, 2010 on how to stride, what to do with your Used with permission arms, how to maintain your posture, etc. I think it’s best to devise a combination of movements that seem to feel right to you. And concentrate on isolated muscle groups. I alternately tighten my abdomen and buttocks, rotate my shoulders, and stretch my neck. I listen to my heart
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Below are links to some important sources where you can locate information related to the Seventh-day Adventist Church ►SDA Church Inter-America Division http://www.interamerica.org/
► Adventist-laymen's Services & Industries http://www.asiministries.org/
►Taste of Health http://tasteofhealth.net/ Merlin and her husband Ron
When persons leave the Gregory Park Church, there is sometimes a fear that they may not find another church family quite like it. Thankfully for Merlin Morris, that fear turned out to be unfounded. ―My church is very vibrant and the worship services are phenomenal. We have three revivals for the year (spring, summer and fall) and will be having two services on Sabbaths starting April as the church is packed to capacity right now. I never miss church because there‘s always something great happening! Although it‘s a large church there is a real family feel and the members are so warm and friendly.‖ Merlin left Jamaica in September 2005, when she relocated to Atlanta, Georgia and married a ―wonderful‖ man who is also American. She now worships at the Berean SDA in Atlanta. With a membership of over 3,000, it is the largest Adventist church in Atlanta and was host church for the General Conference Session in July 2010. She is a member of the church‘s New Members Committee which is responsible for welcoming new members and introducing them to the various auxiliaries in the church, and also aids in membership retention. She currently works part-time in the Administrative Department of The DeKalb Medical Hillandale, a hospital in Lithonia, Georgia and in her own business as well. Merlin is related to the Duncans, and also keeps up with the Gregory Park happenings via the Light newsletter. She visited Gregory Park in 2008 and as recently as February of this year, to attend her father‘s funeral. The things that she misses most are the sun, the people and of course, her family. ―I am very pleased to see the young people of the church, some of whom I taught in Kindergarten class in Sabbath School. So proud of their achievements and the fact that they are still in the church - to hear them call me ‗Auntie Merlin‘. I felt right at home.‖
►SDA Hymnal http://www.sdahymnal.net/ ►Jamaica Union Conference http://www.jmunion.org/ ►Liberty Magazine: Magazine of Religious Freedom http://www.libertymagazine.org/
The Gregory Park Church Family expresses our heartfelt congratulations to Sis. Rutham Evans on receiving the following professional awards: ■ Certificate, Dental Nurse of the Year 2010 for Zone 2 in Kingston and St. Andrew ■ Certificate, Best in Oral Health Education for 2010
Rutham Evans
■ Trophy, Outstanding Dental Nurse 2010 for the Southeast Region
These accolades recognize your commitment to excellence and your dedication to hard work. Continue to be a loyal servant to God, your family, church and community
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n the book Prayer and the Blessing of Prayer, the story is told about a man who was pushing a heavy boulder. He mustered up all his strength and might and pushed and pushed, but with no success. The only victory he could claim, was after noticing that his efforts had made his muscles significantly bigger. Carmen Johnson, recalls selling this book to a woman and sharing this particular story with her, as the woman was going through a very trying time with her son. Later that same day, a friend of the lady‟s came to visit her. This friend was enraged about an altercation he had with a police officer who, in his words, had „dis‟ him. The only thing he could think of was how to „fix his business‟ – permanently! The lady shared the story with her friend, who could only rejoice in the message that his burdens were not meant to be „moved‟ by him, but to test and build his faith and spiritual muscle. This is but one of several experiences Carmen Johnson, a Literature Evangelist for the past 12 years, can recall, on a literal journey that has taken
her many many miles – from Portmore, Spanish Town and throughout Kingston and St. Andrew. She has shared her faith with countless persons and listened to their stories of trial and redemption. She has been in homes and offices alike, peddling books on faith, healthy living, family life, love and relationships and a number of other topics. For Carmen Johnson, providing God‟s inspired written Word to others, has been her Portal of Praise. The Seventhday Adventist Church currently uses the title "Literature Evangelist" for their book distributors. "Colporteur" was the title used until about 1980 and is still popular among the older members of the faith. The term is an alteration of French comporter, „to peddle‟ and porter from the Latin portare, which means „to carry‟. About her start in the field, she says “it‟s something that I was always interested in and thought about doing something for the Lord,” so after working at the Jamaica Pegasus for 25 years she decided it was time to give it a try. Like most jobs, it is one that has changed over the course of time with the technological changes and the economic climate, people are trending to respond with less enthusiasm. “At one time I could go into Waterford for example on a Sunday or weekday and
Carmen Johnson
be assured of sales. Now persons have moved out of the community and the younger generation is less inclined to buy – they seem to be more interested in music. Also, persons tend to say that they can find the information they need on the internet, particularly as it relates to health and food books.” The key, she says, is perseverance. “When the (sale) day is good you don‟t feel the sun, but when it‟s not good, it is extra hot. But you go to places you wouldn‟t normally go and meet a lot of different type of people.” Literature evangelism is something, she says, also requires a keen understanding of person‟s potential interests. She says “Rastafarians for example, might be more interested in books on foods or herbs - not so much religion.” Therefore to be effective one has to put forward what is most likely to appeal to the needs of persons or even the struggles that they may be facing at a particular time. The work of a literature evangelist has its ups and downs but is definitely something she would encourage others to try, particularly those who are currently out of a job. “It may be challenging like any other job but it can indeed be rewarding. If the Lord calls you and you work hard and you are dedicated you will succeed. If you know how to market yourself and how to research certain books online you will do well.” In addition to providing a source of income, it is a job that builds faith. “Just to be able to share your own experiences and to listen to the experiences of others - some people just need and want someone to sit and listen to them.”
“When the (sale) day is good you don’t feel the sun, but when it’s not good, it is extra hot. But you go to places you wouldn’t normally go and meet a lot of different type of people.”
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APRIL
Sab 7
Disaster & Famine Relief Offering
Sab 7
Day of SDA Books
Spiritual Revival and Renewal/Prayer and Fasting
Sab 7
Publishing Rally – Free Town Church
Session (Conference-wide)
Sun 8
Lay Workers‘ Rally - Clarendon (May Pen Church)
Missionary Magazines (Community Impact)
Wed 11
Executive Committee Meeting
Sab 2
New Believers‘ Day (Conference-wide)
Sab 14
Tell the World: Big Cities
Sab 2
Small Group Ministries Day
Sab 14
Children‘s Convention & Certification
Sab-Sab 2-30 Education Evangelism
Sab 14
Text a Text – John 10:10
Mon 4
Pastors‘ & Bible Workers‘ Meeting
Sun 15
Elders‘ Certification – Clarendon and St. Catherine (May Pen Church)
Mon 4
1st Quarter Sab. Sch. & Personal Ministries Report
Mon 16
Mission Outreach
Wed 6
Prayer Leaders‘ Network Service - St. Catherine
Wed-Sab 18-21
(Spanish Town Church)
Sab 21
Sabbath of Hope
Ministry Project - Manchester
Fri-Sab 1-30 Sab 2 Sab 2
Launch of Witnessing Club
Colporteur Training/Institute (Camp Verley)
Sab 21
Youth Day (Conference-wide)
Sab 9
Adventist Mission Emphasis (Offering)
Sun 22
Elders‘ Certification – Manchester (Mandeville Church)
Sab 9
Youth Spiritual Commitment Celebration (Northern Hemisphere)
Mon 23
Labour Day
Sab 9
Text a Text – Hebrews 11: 6
Sab 28
Stewardship Rally – Clarendon (May Pen Church)
Sab 28
Northern Caribbean University Projects Day
Tue 31
Pastors‘ Day of Prayer (Camp Verley)
Thur 7
Mon 11
1st Quarter Churches‘ Statistical Report
Tue-Sun 12-17
Union Colporteur Institute & Publishing Convention Robin‘s Bay
Wed 13 Executive Committee Meeting Fri-Thur 15-21 Medical Missionary & Diabetes Reversal Training (Camp Verley)
Wed-Thur 1-30
Sab 16
Publishing Day (Conference-wide)
Sab 4
Bible Correspondence School Emphasis
Sab 16
Willowdene Group of Schools‘ Rally
Sab 4
Personal Ministries Sabbath
Sun 17
New Members‘ Convocation – Manchester
Sun 17
Church Clerks‘ Training Session - May Pen Church (Conference-wide) Sab 4 Sab. Sch. Teachers/Care Coordinators‘ Workshop - Clarendon Sab 4
Tue 19
Ministry Professional Growth Seminar
Sab 4
Text a Text – 1 John 2:1
Sun 5
Pastors & Elders Fun Day (Camp Verley)
Tue-Sab 19-23 Fri 22
Inter-American Division Pathfinder Camporee (Mexico)
Good Friday
Fri-Mon 22-25
AY Federation Camporees
JUNE District Bible Bowl Eliminations
Community Services Parish Rally – Clarendon (May Pen Church)
Wed 8
Executive Committee Meeting
Fri 10
‗Instant in Prayer‘ Emphasis on the Family ‗Instant in Prayer‘ Baptisms in all Unions
Sab 23
Christian Education Day/Offering
Sab 11
Sab 23
Education Summit (Camp Verley)
Sab 11
Women‘s Ministries Day
Sab 23
Spiritual Revival Emphasis
Sun 12
Pathfinder Adventurer Rally (Camp Verley)
Sun 24
Elders‘ Certification – Manchester (Mandeville Church)
Mon-Tue 13-14
Mon 25
Easter Monday
Tue 26
Schools of Prayer in IAD Territory
Fri-Sun 17-19
Sab 30
Stewardship Day (Conference-wide)
Sab-Sun 18-19
Sab 30
Book & Nutrition Centre Book Promotion (Conference-wide)
Sab 30
Pastors ‗Instant in Prayer‘ Meeting
MAY Sun 1
Prayer Leaders and Discipleship Coordinators‘ Training Session - Conference-wide (Sydenham Church)
Sun-Tue 1-31
Child‘s Month
Sun-Tue 1-31
Drug Awareness Month
Wed 4
Teachers‘ Day
Sab 7
Personal Ministries Sabbath (Conference-wide)
Sab 7
Community Services Evangelism
Sab 7
Community Services Parish Rally-Manchester (Mandeville Church)
Continuing Education Workshop for Pastors (Conference Office) Master Guide Camporee (Camp Verley) Stewardship Training/Certification - St. Catherine (Sydenham Church)
Sab 18
Adventist Laypersons Service & Industries‘ (ASI) Day
Sun 19
Community Outreach – Health Ministries (H.S. Walters)
Sun 19
PARL Workshop (Conference Office)
Sab 25
Pathfinder AY Program (Conference-wide)
Sab 25
13th Sabbath Offering (Euro-Asia Division)
Sab 25
Membership Count (Conference-wide)
Sab 25
CJC Connect - Manchester
Sab 25
Community Services Parish Rally – St. Catherine (Spanish Town Church)
Sun 26
Elders‘ Certification – St. Catherine and Clarendon (Conference Office)
Sun 26
Family Life Education Certification