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North Jamaica Mission ASI holds its Second Annual Convention
The second Annual Convention of the North Jamaica Mission ASI Chapter was held on Sabbath, April 21, 2007 at the spacious Seventh-day Adventist Church in Falmouth, Trelawny. Over 400 persons were present for the occasion.
Guest Speaker for the day was Dr. Patrick L. Allen, President and ASI Coordinator of West Indies Union. He spoke on the theme for the Convention: "Propelled by the Word - Advancing to New Heights." He strongly emphasized the need for church members to go back to the Bible, because many do not know or understand the fundamental doctrines. Therefore, every congregation should conduct regular Bible Class.
Other presenters for the day were:
Evangelist Livingston Burgess who reviewed the Sabbath School Lesson.
Elder Marston Thomas, ASI Vice President of Inter-American Division (IAD) who gave the closing charge.
The main feature for the day was the election of Officers and a Board of Directors for the next two years. With two-thirds of the regular ASI members present, the Mission President, Pastor Michael H. Harvey presided at a meeting of the registered delegates in the afternoon and, according to the Constitution, elected seven Officers and eleven Board Members whom he duly installed during the closing session of the day's activities.
Names of Officers
President Judy Morgan (returned)
General Vice-President Hazel Watkis-Wisdom
Vice-President, St. Ann Windel Luke
Vice-President, Trelawny Keith Chin
Secretary/Treasurer Wellesley Gunter (returned)
Associate Secretary/Treasurer Christine Shand
Public Relations Officer Kaye McIntosh
Board Members
Wentworth Kelly
Debbie-Ann Samuels
Dorothy Warmington
Karl Archer
(All other officers are a part of the Board)
ASI Officers
Well-known singing group, Praise Circle, provided the Convention with rich and melodious music throughout the day with a one-hour concert in the afternoon.
The Secretary's Report revealed that during the past four years:
ASI contribution to evangelism led to at least 48 persons being baptized.
A basic English Class was conducted in which approximately 20 adults learned to read and write.
Many needy persons in church and community were given food and housing assistance after Hurricane Ivan.
In collaboration with HEART TRUST/NTA over 120 persons received NCTVET Certification which is recognized globally. The recipients can find employment anywhere in the world.
"Get certified for the CSME. Get certified for the World."
The Gleaner, Monday, February 26, 2007
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