Communication Advisory - 63

SABBATH MAY 17, 2025

BULLETIN #63

North East Jamaica Conference President NORTH EAST JAMAICA CONFERENCE OF SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTISTS

April 30, 2025

Dover, St. Mary.

P.O. Box 32, Buff Bay, Portland, Jamaica.

Telephone: (876) 996-8306 CUG: (876) 550-7876 Email: president@northeastja.org Website: www.northeastja.org

To All Pastors, Elders, Church Boards and Members North East Jamaica Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Greetings to you in the precious name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

We would like to express our heartfelt appreciation for your ongoing support and enthusiastic participation in the mission and ministries of the North East Jamaica Conference. Your dedication is a testament to the vibrant spiritual life of our churches and our shared commitment to spreading the everlasting gospel.

We are writing to inform you that Extravaganza 2025, originally scheduled for July 20, 2025, has been officially postponed. This decision was not made lightly, but after careful consideration of the Conference's calendar and the number of significant activities planned for the year.

We understand that many of you were looking forward to Extravaganza 2025 and had already begun making preparations. Please be assured that this decision was made with the best interests of our churches and members in mind. Postponing the programme allows us to better manage our resources and ensure meaningful participation in all our major initiatives.

By God's grace, we are committed to the return of Extravaganza making it an enriching and memorable experience for everyone.

We thank you for your understanding, support, and continued prayers as we move forward together in mission. Let us remain united and faithful as we await the soon return of our Lord.

With every blessing,

Danielo Daniels President

LET’S TALK LET’S TALK about a topic that we sometimes find difficult to talk about.

Abigale Scott Sales Associate

If you or a loved one should pass away which of the following do you think your family would find most valuable?

The FIP is a life insurance plan that provides financial assistance which can be used to cover funeral expenses.

A. US$100 donated to GOFundMe B. A condolence card C. A wreath D. Some refreshment for the repast E. A cheque that would cover your funeral expenses.

Simplicity & ease of access - there is no medial to sign up and you can access the insurance by contacting the FIP coordinator at your church or through the conference office.

If you selected ‘E’ then you made a wise decision.

Affordability & Flexibility - there are eleven plans from which to choose, and one low monthly premium covers up to six (6) eligible family members.

The cost of funerals comes as a surprise to many persons.

When they start to call around for quotes that’s the time they are finding out just how expensive a funeral can be.

These costs can add up quickly and burden your family during an already emotionally challenging time.

Now the shock of the funeral cost can be reduced with the family Indemnity Plan (FIP) form CUNA Caribbean Insurance.

By taking proactive steps to plan for the inevitable, you can alleviate the burden on your family and leave behind a lasting legacy of care and responsibility.

Let’s Talk - give us a call!

Talk to your Local Church FIP Coordinator Talk to your Conference FIP Administrator Talk to your CUNA Caribbean Insurance representative Abigale Scott 876-564-7820 ascott@cunacaribbean.com

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North East Jamaica Conference Education Department NORTH EAST JAMAICA CONFERENCE OF SEVENTH DAY ADVENTISTS

Dover, St. Mary.

P.O. Box 32, Buff Bay, Portland, Jamaica.

Telephone: (876) 996-8306 Email: education@northeastja.org Website: www.northeastja.org

April 27, 2025 All Seventh-day Adventist Churches North East Conference Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Greetings and a pleasant and wonderful Sabbath to you.

As we approach the month of May, a special time dedicated to our children and adolescents, we are excited to invite your church to participate in a meaningful and enriching experience themed "God’s Little Hands, Making a Difference." This month offers a wonderful opportunity to nurture our young members’ faith, talents, and sense of purpose as they grow in the love and grace of God. In light of our national call to action, we also emphasize the importance of its Child Month Theme: "Act Now: Stand Against Child Abuse and Exploitation." It is our collective responsibility to ensure a safe, supportive, and spiritually nourishing environment where our children can thrive and witness the love of Christ in their lives.

We warmly invite your church to involve all the children and adolescents in sharing their talents, testimonies, and spiritual insights throughout May. Let us encourage them to participate actively in Sabbath School programmes, Children's Day, Adolescents Day, prayer meetings, and special activities designed to inspire and empower them to make a positive impact within their families, communities, and beyond. Remember, they are God's treasures, and they are to be guided to be a witness as well as His hands and feet to touch someone's life.

Furthermore, we are delighted to extend an invitation for all children to join us in the grand finale celebration, that is, our children and adolescents Jubilee on May 31st. This will be held at Port Maria SDA Church in St. Mary, under the theme: "A Glimpse of Glory." This special day will showcase the talents, testimonies, and spiritual growth of our children, culminating in a heartfelt worship service that celebrates their journey of faith. We encourage your church to ensure children are given ample opportunity to share, participate, and worship during this memorable event.

We applaud our dedicated and committed leaders for the sacrifices made and the guidance given to our young ones. Thanks to our faithful and supportive parents for allowing us to help in molding these wonderful young ones. Together, let us commit to fostering an environment where our children can grow as faithful, active, and responsible followers of Christ who are making a difference today and for eternity.

We look forward to partnering with your church in this exciting initiative and prayerfully anticipate a month filled with spiritual growth and joyful celebration.

Happy Child Month, my dear children and adolescents. Allow those little hands to make a difference in your church, home, and community. See you all on May 31st in Port Maria.

God bless you abundantly as you prepare to nurture the children in your congregation.

In His service,

Audrey Brown Children and Adolescents Ministries Director

Dover, St. Mary.

North East Jamaica Conference

P.O. Box 32,

Sabbath School Department

Buff Bay, Portland,

North East Jamaica Conference of Seventh-Day Adventists

Jamaica.

April 30, 2025

Telephone: (876)996-8306 Email: sabbathschool@northeastja.org Website: www.northeastja.org

TO ALL: Pastors, Elders, Superintendents North East Jamaica Conference

Dear Believers: Accept warm Christian greeting from the North East Jamaica Conference Sabbath School department.

As we seek to spread the gospel across the world, there is an invitation from the Jamaica Union Sabbath School department to the Inverse members, ages 19 35 years to participate in a mission trip.

Date:

August 20-31, 2025

Venue: North Mexico Union, Guadalajara Total Costs: Flight: U$550 Room (with meal) U$1176.76 (Without meals) U$787.36 Activities: Preaching, and sharing The persons who are desirous of attending should have a valid US Visa and Passport. Interested persons can seek sponsorship from their church, family members, entities or undertake fundraising activities to cover their expenses.

Please note that the deadline to make a deposit to the hotel is May 25, 2025. Please indicate your interest in participating in this activity by sending your names and church to the Sabbath School department at the conference.

Looking forward to having participants from our conference on this trip.

Respectfully yours,

Sharon Blake (Mrs.) Sabbath School, director

IAD Women's Ministry ACTIVITY CALENDAR 2025

January 18

Program launch “Rescued by Jesus”

March 01

Women's Ministry Day of Prayer

April 12

Distribution of the missionary book “Live with Hope”, by women

May 4,8,11,25

A Silent Journey with Hope “Attention to Widows”

June 1-7

Rescue and Reunion WM Evangelism Program (neighborhood campaigns)

June 14

Women's Ministry Emphasis Day

August 23

Endit-now day

October

End of the “Rescued by Jesus” program

North East Jamaica Conference Men’s Ministries Department NORTH EAST JAMAICA CONFERENCE OF SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTISTS

Dover, St. Mary.

P.O. Box 32, Buff Bay, Portland, Jamaica.

Telephone: (876) 996-8306 Email: men@northeastja.org Website: www.northeastja.org

04 March 2025

To all Stewardship Leaders

Christian Greetings International Environment Day, observed on June 5th, presents a vital opportunity for our churches to demonstrate our commitment to responsible stewardship of God's creation. We are calling upon you to begin planning now to make this a meaningful and impactful event.

We strongly recommend that each church partner with its local community to engage in activities that promote environmental protection. This collaboration strengthens our connection with our neighbors and amplifies our collective impact.

To assist you in your planning, we will post some suggestions in the stewardship WhatsApp group.

We encourage you to tailor the suggested activities to the specific needs and context of your community. Your dedication and leadership in this endeavor are highly valued.

We are confident that through collaborative efforts, we can make a significant difference in protecting our environment.

We look forward to your support as we seek to make this event special and one to be remembered.

Yours in the Master’s Service John Arthurs Stewardship and Men’s Ministries Director