LETTER FROM JAMU PRESIDENT TO BE READ IN ALL CHURCHES IN JAMAICA UNION CONFERENCE
My Brothers and Sisters in Christ. I greet you in the name of our God who protects and spares. Hurricane Matthew, the most powerful storm to form in the Caribbean for nearly a decade, was on a path to hit Jamaica earlier this week, through the grace of God, the system veered to the east…
Read MoreJamaica Adventist Oldest Baptized Member Passes
By Nigel Coke The Jamaica Union Conference and in particular, North East Jamaica Conference (NEJC) mourns the passing of its oldest baptized member, Ms. Adassa Henry-Johnson, who passed to her rest on Sunday October 2, 2016, in the Port Maria Hospital, St. Mary. She was 104 years of age. Adassa Henry Johnson receives her Inter-American…
Read MoreJamaica Union hosts COMMPARL Seminar and Recognize Media Practitioners
By Fabia Phillips-Lawrence/JAMU Communication, Public Affairs and Religious Liberty Directors at the Conference level throughout the Jamaica Union Conference are now better equipped to deal with various challenges that may surface within the scope of their duties. Not only are they now in a better position to deal with challenges as they arise, but they…
Read MoreThe Advent Impact 2016
As an integral part of the Christian community, Seventh-day Adventists have been called by God to reach out to the poor, the vulnerable, and the marginalized in this decaying and sinful world. Our mission includes a ministry to all people groups in society. During his earthly ministry, Jesus modelled for us how He expects us…
Read MoreNCU Homecoming 2016 Postponed
Due to the impending passage of Hurricane Matthew, the Northern Caribbean University (NCU) administration advises that the University remains closed on Tuesday, October 4, 2016 until further notice, and that NCU Homecoming 2016 has been postponed from this weekend (October 6-9) to the last weekend of November 2016 (Thursday, November 24 to Sunday November 27).…
Read MoreJAMU/EJC Hosts Lay Evangelism Summit
Written by: Phillip Castell The Jamaica Union in collaboration with East Jamaica Conference Sabbath School & Personal Ministries Department held its annual Lay Evangelism Summit on Sunday September 18, 2016 at the Hagley Park SDA Church. There Lay Leaders, Pastors and Lay Evangelists came together to sharpen their skills, receive updates and pray. Lay preachers,…
Read MoreInter-America officially launches its three new Adventist television channels
Miami, Florida, United States | Libna Stevens/IAD The Seventh-day Adventist Church in Inter-America officially launched its three new television channels yesterday during a special program held at the church’s headquarter office in Miami, Florida, United States. IAD President Pastor Israel Leito spoke during the live streamed launch program on the vision of sharing the gospel…
Read MoreGeneral Conference to review operations amid economic uncertainty
Silver Spring, Maryland, United States | Andrew McChesney, news director, Adventist Review The General Conference, the administrative body of the Seventh-day Adventist world church, announced to its employees that it was facing budgetary constraints amid global economic uncertainty and would review its operations in an effort to reduce costs. General Conference treasurer Juan R. Prestol-Puesán,…
Read MoreAdventists called to assist in taking back Jamaica from evil men
Montego Bay, Jamaica | Nigel Coke/IAD Jamaica’s Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Justice Carol Palmer speaks to a large delegation during an EnditNow convention, in Montego Bay, Jamaica, Aug. 27, 2016. Images by Nigel Coke. Jamaica’s Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Justice Carol Palmer wants to see more Jamaicans particularly those from the…
Read MoreSeventh-day Adventist school performs well in CSEC St Ann’s Bay High and Prep students spark
ST ANN’S BAY, St Ann: With 2016 Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) results showing a decline over the previous year, the Seventh-day Adventist owned St Ann’s Bay High and Preparatory schools are celebrating the success of its students in the 2016 exams, with above average results. “Based on the preparations of the teachers, coupled with…
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