Enter His Gates with Thanksgiving and His Courts with Praise; Give Tanks to Him and Praise His Name. Psalm 100:4

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Faith | Adoration | Prayer | Faithfulness | Evangelism | Service

Enter His Gates with Thanksgiving and His Courts with Praise; Give Tanks to Him

and Praise His Name.”

Psalm 100:4

Pastor Rohan K Spencer, Lead Servant-Minister Elder Floyd Mitchell. Head Elder

Marlene Alexander, Head Clerk

88-28 163^rd Street, Jamaica, NY 11432 | (718) 523-2150 | churchinfo@jasda.org

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OUR SPIRITUAL GOAL: For all people to freely worship the Lord in the splendor of His holiness – in spirit and in truth, thus ensuring their transformational encounter with God.

OUR STEWARDSHIP GOAL: Every believer blessed, prospering and returning a faithful Tithe of 10% of gross income, contributing an additional 5-10% in Offering in support local church mission and passionately servicing as ministry volunteers using their spiritual gifts & talents to impact lives for Jesus Christ.

SERVICES & MINISTRY PROGRAMS OF CHURCH SATURDAYS

Sabbath School 09:30 am – 10:40 am

Moment in Discipleship 10:40 am – 10:50 am

Worship Service 10:56 am – 01:30 pm

Fellowship Luncheon 01:45 pm – 03:15 pm

Bible Knowledge Class 03:30 pm – 04:30 pm

Adventist Youth Ministry Services (Ages 11- adult) 04:30 pm – 06:00 pm Adventurers Ministry (Ages 3-10) 04:00 pm

Vespers 06:00 pm – 06:15 pm

SUNDAYS

Pathfinders Ministry (Ages 11-15) 10:00 am – 01:00 pm Adventist Community Services Food Pantry 10:00 am – 11:00 am

WEDNESDAYS

Mid-Week Prayer & Praise Service 07:00 pm – 08:30 pm

Fasting & Prayer First Wednesdays

PREACHING & TEACHING ROSTER

SABBATH WORSHIP SERVICE BIBLE KNOWLEDGE CLASS

Date Speaker Emphasis Facilitator Topic

Feb 01 Dr. Adrine Lewis-Hyatt Code Red | Go Red Elder Brooks Belief Five Feb 08 Dr. Lawrence Brown My Honey – My Money Elder Brooks Belief Six

Feb 15 Pastor Charles Blyth Elder Brooks Belief Seven

Feb 22 Pastor Kevin Mohammed East & West Indian Heritage Elder Brooks Belief Eight Feb 29 Pastor Emanuel Bediako DIVERSITY HERITAGE Elder Brooks Belief Nine Mar 07 Pastor R. K. Spencer Salvation Elder Thomas Belief Ten Mar 14 Pastor R. K. Spencer Communion Elder Thomas Belief Eleven Mar 21 Pastor Jovan Whyte Global Youth Day Elder Thomas Belief Twelve Mar 28 Pastor Jovan Whyte YWOPR Elder Thomas Belief Thirteen

THANK YOU!! A very special “Thank you” to everyone who prayed or sent words of

encouragement. From Sis. Toni Key who had a successful medical procedure on

Thursday. Your kindness means more than you’ll ever know. Thank You all!!

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CLERKS CORNER

Announcement Requests: Please send your announcements to: clerks@jasda.org or via text message to (646) 872-4674 by 10pm Thursday nights in order for them to be announced on Sabbath. For bulletin announcements which are due in by 10pm Mondays, please email Sis. J. Daley at jdaley@jasda.org

Clerks for February:

Announcements: Charlene Gibbs-King & Jodi Dias

Membership Requests: It is our joy to welcome you into our fellowship as church family.

If you desire to be part of our church family this can be done in one of three ways:

1. Baptism – The Church believes in baptism by immersion and accepts into membership those who have been baptized in this manner.

“He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned.” (Mark 16:16) Those who acknowledge their lost state as sinners, sincerely repent of their sins and experience conversion may, after proper

instruction, be accepted as candidates for baptism & Church membership. “Come out from among them and be separate, says the Lord. Do not touch what is unclean, and I will receive you.” “I will be a Father to you, and you shall be My sons and daughters, says the Lord Almighty.” 2 Cor. 6:17-18

2. Profession of Faith – A committed Christian coming from another Christian

communion who has already been baptized by immersion and has now accepted the fundamental beliefs and practice of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.

3. Membership Transfer – Members should apply for their letters of transfer to the clerk of the church with which the member desires to unite (Jamaica Church). The clerk will then send the request to the clerk of the church you previously attended.

When the request is answered positively, it will be presented to the church board and the church for vote.

Facilities/Room Bookings: Effective immediately, all ministry meetings, luncheons, use of the kitchen and rooms for events, need to be reserved/done through the Clerical Ministry Office. The head clerk needs to be notified 2 weeks prior to the event by email, text or a phone call. Your co-operation would be greatly appreciated.

Note: A use of Facility Fee applies to personal/private individual or group events.

Courtesy Parking: It is with joy that we endeavor to make your worship experience

spirit-filled and stress free. Please attend to your vehicles immediately at the end of the

church service if you are blocking anyone.

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SABBATH SCHOOL

“Our CHURCH AT STUDY”

February 1

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, 2020

Memory Text: “How great are His signs, and how mighty His wonders! His kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and His dominion is from generation to generation” (Daniel 4:3, NKJV).

Song Service Choristers

Theme Song Congregation

Opening Song # 567 - ‘Have Thine Own Way’ Congregation

Opening Prayer SS Member

Scripture Reading Philippians 2: 1 - 11 Bro. D. Wright

Superintendent’s Remarks SS Supt. C. Tomlinson

Mission Spotlight Sis. King

Prepare for Lesson Study Congregation

Shepherding & Lesson Review – Classes

“From Furnace to Palace”

Welcome SS Member

Musical Selection Special Song

Closing Remarks SS Supt. C. Tomlinson

Sunset Today Feb. 1^st : 5:12 p.m. Sunset Next Week Feb. 8^th : 5:20p.m.

Personal Ministries & Evangelism:

“Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy

Spirit, ²⁰teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I

am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Matthew 28:19-20

Sabbath School Investments:

For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son to die for you. That is

investment! We are co-laborers with God so let’s do our best for the gospel in total

ministry. Let’s get started on our 2020 Investment projects. God bless you all!

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SABBATH DIVINE WORSHIP SERVICE February 1

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, 2020 – 11:00 a.m.

Musical Adoration Praise Team

Introit Praise Team

Call to Worship Sis. Claudette Campbell

Doxology ‘Praise God from Whom’ Worshippers

Invocation Sis. Adrine Lewis-Hyatt

Affirmation of Faith “Fundamental Adventist Belief # 25” Sis. Carol Agard The Second Coming: Seventh-day Adventists believe “The second coming of Christ is the blessed hope of the church, the grand climax of the gospel. The Savior’s coming will be literal, personal, visible, and worldwide. When He returns, the righteous dead will be resurrected, and together with the righteous living will be glorified and taken to heaven, but the unrighteous will die. The almost complete fulfillment of most lines of prophecy, together with the present condition of the world, indicates that Christ’s coming is imminent. The time of that event has not been revealed, and we are

therefore exhorted to be ready at all times.”

Pastoral Welcome & Greeting Pastor Rohan K. Spencer

“Go Red” Heart Health Synopsis Sis. Joan Wray

Hymn of Praise # 294 - ‘Power In The Blood’ Praise Team

Scripture Reading Exodus 12: 12 - 13 Sis. Kerry-Ann Montaque

Musical Selection Sis. Janet Foster

Children in Worship Story Teller

Praise & Worship Praise Team

Intercessory Prayer Sis. Donna Atkins

Tithes & Offering Sis. Joan Wray

Introduction of the Speaker Sis. Pat Kelly

Song of Meditation Sis. Janet Foster

The Spoken Word

“Code Red Go Red”

Sis. Adrine Lewis-Hyatt

Altar Response & Prayer Worshippers

Closing Song # 330 - ‘Take My Life and Let it Be’ Sis. Pamela Johnson

Benediction Sis. Pamela Johnson

Commission Song ‘Go Ye Therefore’ Worshippers

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DESCRIPTION

The Elders Council Ministry exists to work harmoniously with the pastor in carrying out the responsibilities of pastoral leadership. The ministry is organized to engage the members in evangelism, foster spiritual growth, build relationships, minister to the needs of members including the sick and shut-in, unite in prayer, arrange the worship services, and encourage the disheartened.

To ensure effective ministry to all members, we have organized the Jethro Connection Clusters using the Zip Codes of the membership. We encourage all members and guests to identify with your respective cluster. The purpose of the Jethro Connection Cluster is to foster spiritual nurture, engage in evangelism and build relationship through discipleship and fellowship. If your Zip Code is not listed or you have changed your address, please inform an Elder or a church clerk.

Head Elder Floyd Mitchell, Portfolio – Administrative Strategic Planning Support Ministry Supervision: Elders Council | Jamaica School

Jethro Connection Cluster: 02895 | 06811 | 07106 | 07107 | 07950 |10065 | 10453 |10462

|10598, 10602 | 10977 | 11357 | 11430 | 11432

Elder Joseph Brooks, Portfolio – Personal Ministries & Evangelism Ministry Supervision: Personal Ministries

Jethro Connection Cluster: 11417, 11418, 11419, 11420, 11421 Elder Barrington Bigsby, Portfolio - New Believers Retention & Nurture Ministry Supervision: Pathfinders | Education

Jethro Connection Cluster: 11413

Elder Carlos Thomas, Portfolio - Member Care & Chaplaincy Ministry Supervision: Men’s Ministry | Secretariat

Elder Anton Wray, Portfolio -Youth Development & Empowerment Ministry Supervision: Adventist Youth Ministry

Jethro Connection Cluster: 11422 | 11580 | 11581 | 11590 | 11691 Elder Kenton Stewart, Portfolio - Stewardship

Ministry Supervision: Adventist Community Services

Jethro Connection Cluster: 11365 | 11366 | 11367 | 11368 | 11369 | 11370 | 11372 | 11373 | 11374, 11375 | 11379 | 11385

Elder Dennis Alfred, Portfolio – Risk Management & Security Ministry Supervision: Diaconate Ministries

Jethro Connection Cluster: 11427 | 11428 | 11429, Elder Curtis Boyce, Portfolio - Worship

Ministry Supervision: Music | Communications Jethro Connection Cluster: 11433

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Elder Alfred Clarke, Portfolio – Capital Fundraising

Ministry Supervision: Singles | Social, Recreation & Sports |

Jethro Connection Cluster: 11203 | 11207 |11208 | 11212 | 11213 | 11220 | 11221 | 11225 | 11229, 11234 | 11236 | 11239

Elder Wilford Hyatt, Portfolio - Health & Special Needs Service

Ministry Supervision: Health & Wellness Ministry | Medical Professionals Ministry

Jethro Connection Cluster: 11003 | 11021 | 11030 | 11106 | 11520 | 11550 | 11552 | 11553 | 11575 | 11710 | 11727 | 11798 |12542

Elder Donald Rankine, Portfolio - Religious Liberty & Spirit of Prophecy Ministry Supervision: Hospitality | Ushers

Elder Ewart Carter, Portfolio - Spiritual Growth

Ministry Supervision: Sabbath School | Women’s Ministry Jethro Connection Cluster: 11412

Elder Gilbert Atkins, Portfolio - Community Impact & Social Justice Ministry Supervision: Adventurers | Children Ministry

Jethro Connection Cluster: 11435 | 11436

FAMILIES WORSHIPPING AT HOME Grace Bloomfield

Margaret Tietz Nursing &

Rehab Center.

164-11 Chapin Pkwy. # 1 Jamaica, NY 11432

Sis. Myrtle Johnson 113-15 205^th Street St. Albans, NY 11412 (718) 464-1872

Elder & Sis. Vickers 172-22 133^rd Avenue Rochdale, NY 11434 Building 16B, Apt. 10G (718) 276-3968 Sis. Norma Allen

174-17 140^th Avenue Jamaica, NY 11434 (718) 481-9888

Sis. Stella Merriman 822 Lawrence Court

West Hempstead, LI 11552 (516) 481-2836

Sis. Tessie Earle 168-22 127^th Avenue

Rochdale Village, NY 11434 Bldg. 8 Sec. B, Apt. 13G (646) 932-1192 Bro. Ethelstan Patnett

90-19 169^th Street, # 1R Jamaica, NY 11432

Sis. Ena Etienne

75-59 263^rd Street, Low 6 Glen Oaks, NY 11004

Bro. Hudson &

Sis. Glenda Pilgrim

84-50 169^th Street, Apt. # 305 Jamaica, NY 11432

Sis. Elovee Allen 146-27 220th Street

Springfield Gardens, NY 11413

Sis. Geraldine Stephenson 144-51 Weller Lane

Rosedale, NY 11422

Deacon Maurice Wilks Margaret Tietz Rehab.

164-11 Chapin Pkwy Sis. Daphne Spence

215-08 Hillside Avenue Queens Village, NY 11427 (718) 479-3181

Bro. Clarence White Chapin Nursing Home 164-11 Chapin Pkwy.

Jamaica, NY 11432

Sister Priya Nisehal (347) 807-6862

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HOUSE OF PRAYER EXPERIENCE

Mid-Week Prayer & Praise Worship Service Wednesdays, 7:00pm – 8:30pm

Moment in Personal Prayer Worshippers

Song Service Praise Team

Welcome Assigned Ministry Lead

Opening Hymn Worshippers

Invocation Ministry Assigned

Praise Reports & Praise Requests Prayer Ministry

Ministry Prayer Focus Ministry Lead

Intercessory Prayer Assigned Intercessor

Special Song Music Ministry Assigned

Message Pastor Rohan K. Spencer/Assigned Elder

Closing Hymn & Offering Worshippers

Prayer of Praise & Thanksgiving Assigned Ministry Lead

Every 1^st Wednesday – Prayer & Fasting PRAYER REQUESTS:

Sis. White & Family Sis. Elovee Allen Bro. Venroy Britton June Kaplan Sis. Lola & Family Bro. Dane Osborne Sis. Eugene Marshall Everton Marshall Nehemiah Clarke Sis. Juth Fairclough Lee Ramsay Katecha Stewart

Libiya Ponayev Galian Ponayev Leo Ponayev Ana Diaz

Joseph Cusimano Angela An Edward Khalily Suzette Williams Tony Forbes & Family Skye Tucker Norma Walker Bill Thomas

Jean Curtin & Family Leigh Ellen Ross John Murphy Sis. Dorestine Cole

John Murphy Sis. Degrella Robert Lyew Reneisha McKenzie

Israel Walker Sr. Israel Walker Jr. Rita Sheriff Gauntlett Gabbidon

PRAYER LINE:

Join the Jamaica Church Prayer Ministry on Sun. – Tue.; Thu. @8:00 pm for discussion and prayers. Also Fridays from 8:00 - 9:00pm for the Sabbath School Lesson review. "Dial in and let us reason together."

Telephone: (605) 472-5533 | Pin#: 693 412.

NEC PRAYER MINISTRIES & GLOBAL POWER BIBLE PRAYER HOTLINE:

(646)715-3660 Pin# 888974 | Alternate (712)432-0075 Pin# 607372

Playback# (641)715-3659

Email: globalprayerhotline@gmail.com

“Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know

better, do better.” —

Maya Angelou

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Sister Peggy Samuels Died: December 28, 2020.

Memorial Service: Sunday, February 9, 2020 @ 1:00 pm.

Venue: Jamaica Seventh-day Adventist Church

In Loving Memory

It is with deep sadness that we share with you the passing of several of our members. We ask that you keep the grieving families constant in prayers. Your words of encouragement, faith and kindness can add comfort to their hearts.

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Bro Karl Mullings Died: January 6, 2020

Funeral Service: Sunday, February 2, 2020 @1:00 pm Venue: Jamaica Seventh-day Adventist Church

Clifton Kerr, husband of Sis. Leonora Stewart and father to Justin Taylor passed away on Tuesday January 28

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Funeral service will be at the Moriah SDA Church in Tobago on Thursday February 6

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As the family prepares to travel on Monday Feb. 3

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we solicit your prayers not

only for journeying mercies but for comfort during this very difficult time.

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ADVENTIST YOUTH MINISTRIES

MISSION

The salvation of youth through Jesus Christ. We understand youth ministry to be that work of the church that is conducted for, with, and by young people.

AIM

The Advent message to all the world in my generation.

MOTTO

The love of Christ compels me.

PLEDGE

Loving the Lord Jesus, I promise to take an active part in the youth ministry of the church, doing what I can to help others and to finish the work of the Gospel in all the world.

AYM Program

Saturdays @ 04:00 pm

RM: Main Sanctuary

This week, Feb. 1

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will be Go Red Heart Health Sabbath. We wear red in support of this important cause. Women’s Ministries’ Sisters in Christ will be hosting the AYM program @ 4pm today on Heart Health Disease

.

Planned for the Youth | Planned with the Youth | Planned by the Youth

The Creative Arts & Adventist Youth Ministries present

Love - A Many Splendored Thing

Please plan to spend AY with us on Feb 15th at 4pm

as we display LOVE in theatrical form…

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In an effort to address some of the questions regarding our faith and other issues that youth may be facing, we will be having a special AY program on Feb 22

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at 4pm.

In order to be effective, we need your questions! Please jot them down, do not include your names as this is anonymous, then turn them in to the AY Council.

Some members are: Jordan, Audrey, Candice, Tanice, Dejean, Kemoy and Juvon. This will be an open and honest forum that, with God’s guidance, will prayerfully provide some answers that will bridge the gap.

We are all blessed with gifts and talents from God. I would love to get to know your right brain a little better! Would you mind sharing your creative passion with me?

It may not be something you are doing right now, but if you have expertise or pieces of work in a particular area, like music, art, sculpture, crocheting, knitting, painting, poetry, and a host of other talents, please fill out the form and drop it in the offering plate or give it directly to Sis Audrey Stewart.

Don’t be shy. Just think, you might be an inspiration to others and God does

not want you to hide your light under a bushel!

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MINISTRY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Pathfinder Ministry Program: Director: Sister Tanice Gabbidon

Sundays @10:00 am – 01:00 pm | Room: B1 - Fellowship Hall

Club Meeting continues tomorrow Feb. 2

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Adventurer Ministry Program:

Directors: Brother Titus & Sister Victoria Boyce Saturdays @04:00 pm – 05:00 pm |Room: F101 Club Meeting continues today Feb. 1

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Sisters in Christ Ministry: Director: Sis. Joan Wray

Our Slogan: “No Sister Left Behind”

Our Mission: “To Empower, Encourage, and Uplift Sisters into a deeper relationship with God and with each other.

First Motto: “We can do all things through Jesus who strengthens us” Philippians 4:13.

Second Motto: “The smallest stone makes ripples in the water. Be a small stone, make a difference.”

Third Motto: Every Sister is a woman, but not every woman is a sister. May each woman aspire to be both.

JAMAICA CHURCH MUSIC MINISTRIES:

Sanctuary Choir: Leaders, Elder Barrington Bigsby & Sis. Pauline Montaque Rehearsals Every Sabbath @5:00 pm.

Jamaica Church Music Notes: Leader, Sis. Julie Ann Daley.

Rehearsal Today @ 5:15pm

Legacy Chorale: Leader, Sis. Beatrice Prentice.

Rehearsal today @ 3:15pm

It is easier to build strong children than to

repair broken men. – Fredrick Douglas

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BIBLICAL PARENTING:

WHEN KIDS SAY, “THAT’S NOT FAIR!”

Competition between siblings is often demonstrated by the statement, “That’s not fair” or “What about him?” Competition comes from comparison and often creates distance in

relationships between brothers and sisters as they try to put each other down in order to be first or best.

Comparison between siblings often stems from a faulty belief that fair means equal. So, if my little brother gets a privilege then I should get one too.” Or, “When I was younger you were

much harder on me than you are with my little sister.” Kids need to learn an important fact about life and parents usually have opportunities to teach it. Fair doesn’t mean equal. In fact, equality often becomes the enemy of fairness.

THE FAIRNESS CONFUSION

Fairness treats all kids according to their needs, which usually aren’t equal. Each child needs to feel loved and cared for. Every child needs to work on particular issues. Focus on your children as individuals and reward them according to their needs.

Sometimes parents contribute to the competition and comparison in their children by trying to treat their children equally. If William gets new shoes, we buy shoes for his sister too. If she gets new markers then we buy some for William as well.

Children quickly get this idea and use the inequalities of life to try to get what they want.

It doesn’t take long to realize that you can’t reasonably treat your children the same. You must treat them differently because they have unique needs, personalities, and strengths. A younger child may stay up later than an older brother because she’s still taking naps and doesn’t need to go to bed as early as he does.

That’s not unfair. It’s treating children according to their needs.

When children compare themselves to each other they say they want equality, but that’s not really true. What each child really wants is to feel special. When you treat them uniquely, and focus on each child individually, you’ll be surprised how much the comparison and competition are reduced in your family.

Biblical Parenting, Online ed., Scott Turansky Jan. 24^th, 2020

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Church Board Members:

Board Meetings are held every 2^nd Saturday of each month in the Rear Fellowship Hall @6:00 pm Lead Servant-Minister/Family Life Pastor Rohan K Spencer, Chairman

rkspencer@jsada.org

Head Elder Floyd Mitchell, Vice Chair

fmitchell@jasda.org Personal Ministries Elder Joseph Brooks New Believers Nurture Elder Barrington Bigsby

Youth Development Elder Anton Wray

Chaplaincy & Care Elder Carlos Thomas

Stewardship Elder Kenton Stewart

Capital Fundraising Elder Alfred Clarke

Music & Worship Elder Curtis Boyce

Risk Management & Security Elder Dennis Alfred

Religious Liberty Elder Donald Rankin

Health & Special Abilities Elder Wilford Hyatt Community Relations Elder Gilbert Atkins Spirit of Prophecy Elder Ewart Carter

Head Clerk Marlene Alexander, Secretary

Stewardship Officer Carol Dussie

Stewardship Officer Cargil Bernard

Head Deacon Leon Williamson

Head Deaconess Leonie Blair

Prospect Care & Prayer Lusca Gabriel Personal Ministries Secretary Andrea Richards

Children’s Ministry Kerry-Ann Montaque

Adventist Youth Ministry Jordan Stewart Adventist Ladies Ministry Joan Wray Collegiate Young Adult Ministry Candice Garvey

Pathfinders Ministry Tanice Gabbidon

Sabbath School Ministry Trudy-Ann Boyce Young Professionals Ministry Kemoy Francis Adventist Community Services Sylvia Robinson

Auditing Ministry Camila Garrick

Lifestyle Health & Wellness Julie Taylor

Capital Development Trevor Garrick

Adventist Men’s Ministry Cashe Ledford Education & College-Career Valarie Tulloch-Blair

Adventurers Ministry Titus Boyce

View from the Pew Beverley Williams

View from the Pew Trevor Johnson

Communication Director Andre Johnson

Music Director To be decided

Jamaica School Principal (Invitee) Dorrett Francis

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Couples Ministry Michael & Rosemarie Ebanks

Singles Ministry Janet Foster

Ushers & Greeters Ministry Lucetta Charles Social, Sports & Fundraising Ministry Hortense Garvey Seniors & Special Abilities Ministry Sharon Noel Hospitality & Guest Services Faye Torrington

GEMS Ministry Theora Blair

BEAMS Ministry Keith Taylor

Adventist Health Professionals Adrine Lewis-Hyatt Creative & Performing Arts Audrey Stewart

VISION

Every believer spiritually matured, active in mission and ready for the return of Jesus Christ

MISSION

Jamaica Seventh-day Adventist Church is to proclaim to all peoples in the Jamaica- Queens communities the everlasting gospel of Jesus Christ, our Creator, Redeemer, Lord and King, through education, health and family life; and to faithfully unite with His church in service and be nurtured by His Word in preparation for His soon return.

Most people think of Rosa Parks as the first person to refuse to give up their seat on a bus in Montgomery, Alabama. There were actually several women who came before her; one of whom was Claudette

Colvin.

It was March 2, 1955, when the fifteen-year-old schoolgirl refused to move to the back of the bus, nine months before Rosa Parks’ stand that launched the Montgomery bus boycott.

Claudette had been studying Black leaders like Harriet Tubman in her segregated school, those conversations had led to discussions around the current day Jim Crow laws they were all experiencing. When the bus driver ordered Claudette to get up, she refused, “It felt like Sojourner Truth was on one side pushing me down, and Harriet Tubman was on the other side of me pushing me down. I couldn't get up."

Claudette Colvin’s stand didn’t stop there….why has Claudette’s story been

largely forgotten? At the time, the NAACP and other Black organizations felt Rosa

Parks made a better icon for the movement than a teenager. As an adult with the

right look, Rosa Parks was also the secretary of the NAACP, and was both well-

known and respected – people would associate her with the middle class and that

would attract support for the cause. But the struggle to end segregation was often

fought by young people, more than half of which were women.

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CELEBRATION CORNER

Roger Stafford – January 30th

Happy Birthday ‘Dada’! We love you and our prayer is that God blesses you with inner peace, good health and many more birthdays.

Love, Zachary and Connor!

Jucilea G. E. Boyce – January 28^th

Happy 16^th Birthday Jucilea!! We are all so blessed to have such a beautiful person in our lives. May God shower you continually with love, happiness and His protection. With love from mom, dad, Julissa, Gabriel, Juriel, grandma, aunts, uncles, cousins, godparents, friends and church family.

Charlene Gibbs-King – February 1^st

Happy Birthday Blessings Sis. King! As you celebrate another year of God’s goodness, we would like to remind you that you are loved dearly. May the light of God shine upon you and grant you all the happiness your heart can hold. From Bro. Duffus, Sis. Toni, your family and your Jamaica church family.

Bro. Duffus – February 1^st

Happy Birthday to someone who is driven by faith and a love of Christ. I celebrate with you today and as we both count our blessings, I will forget about counting calories. Happy Birthday Bro. Duffus, from ‘yours truly’. 😀❤️

Courtney Dale - February 2nd

Happy Birthday to a Loving Husband and Father from wife and kids and church family. God bless you today and always.

“Hold fast to dreams, for if dreams die, life is a broken winged bird that cannot fly.”

—Langston Hughes

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Date: February 1^st, 2020

Sermon Topic: _________________________________________________________________________________________

Speaker: _________________________________________________________________________________________

Scripture Texts: _________________________________________________________________________________________

Notes:__________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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JAMAICA CHURCH CONTACT INFO:

Online Sites: FB.COM/JASDA.ORG or www.Jasda.org

Telephone No. (718) 297-1113

Pastor Rohan K. Spencer,

Lead Servant-Minister (347) 257-0195

Email: rkspencer@jasda.org

Office Hours: Tues. & Wed. 3:30 – 7:00pm 1^st Elder, Elder Floyd Mitchell (917) 406-7423

Head Clerk, Sis. Marlene Alexander

Asst. Clerk, Sis. Jodi Dias (646) 872-4674 (516) 851-7380 Bulletin Clerk, Sis. Julie Ann Daley (347) 385-9713

(Deadline-Mondays @ 10pm) Email: jdaley@jasda.org

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