Three pastors were installed in different pastoral districts across East Jamaica Conference (EJC) on January 7, 2023, the first Sabbath of the new year to fill vacancies created by the retirement of Pastor Leon Afflick in December 2022.
Afflick was previously assigned as pastor of the Florence Hill District of Churches and his departure created the space for Pastor Robert Francis of the Yallahs District of churches to be reassigned to that District.
Elder Patricia Nooks, First Elder of the Florence Hill SDA Church ( extreme right) welcomes Pastor Francis and his family to the Florence Hill District of Churches at the special service of installation held at the church on January 7, 2023. (L-R) Elder Rohan Mallet, First Elder,Peat Hill SDA Church, Elder Kirk McLeod, First Elder Caveliers SDA CHurch, Pastor Robert Francis and wife Kashina Allydice Francis with young Zalia Francis in her arms while Adaliah Francis looks attentively to Elder Patricia Nooks as she welcomes them to the church. :: Photo credit: Phillip Castell
The vacancy in Yallahs created by Francis' departure was filled by Pastor Shaun Edwards who joined the pastoral staff at East Jamaica Conference on January 1, 2023. Prior to his arrival, Edwards served as a district pastor in North East Jamaica Conference for sixteen years and has been a pastor in the SDA Church for over seventeen years.
Pastor Adrian Johnson, Family & Men’s Ministries Director ( Left), EJC introduces Pastor Pastor Shaun Edwards and his wife Camille during the installation service at the Yallahs SDA Church on January 7, 2023 :: Photo credit: Bro. Fagan / Yallahs SDa Church
Pastor Ryandro Brown was installed as Pastor of the Half Way Tree Church relieving Pastor Adrian Johnson of that pastoral assignment and giving him more time to focus on the family ministries department where he currently serves as the Director.
Pastor Ryandro Brown and wife Paula being prayed for by Pastor Arlington Woodburn (partially hidden with hands on Brown’s shoulder) during the special service of installation at the Half Way Tree SDA Church on January 7, 2023. In this photo (L-R) are Elder John Stewart, Sis. Paula Brown, Pastor Alanzo Whyte, Pastor Ryandro Brown, Pastor Arlington Woodburn and Elder Jason McKenzie. :: Photo credit: Phillip Castell
The special service of installation for Pastor Robert Francis at the Florence Hill Church was supervised by Pastor Carl Cunningham, Vice President and Stewardship Director at EJC who introduced Pastor Francis, his wife Kashina Allydice Francis and their two daughters Adaliah and Zalia to the leaders and members of the five churches in the district. The special prayer of installation was offered by Pastor Phillip Castell, Communication Director, EJC. Pastor Francis and his family were welcomed to the districts by First Elders of the Florence Hill, Lawrence Tavern, Caviliers, Toms River and Peat Hill Churches.
The Francis Family are all smiles prior to the official installation service at the Florence Hill SDA Church on January 7, 2023 ( L - R) Adalia Francis, mother Kashina Allydice Francis, Zalia Francis and Pastor Robert Francis :: Photo credit: Phillip Castell
Pastor Shaun Edwards was installed in the Yallahs circuit of churches by Pastor Adrian Johnson, Family Ministries Director, EJC who advised the church that they were getting a good pastor to lead them. Pastor Edwards along with his wife Camille and daughter Phoebe and son Adriel were introduced to the leaders and members of the five churches in the district. Pastor Edwards and his family were welcomed to the districts by Elders of the Yallahs, Lloyds, White Horses, Philadelphia and Aleous Valley churches.
The Edwards Family being welcomed to the Yallahs district by Elder Donald Green ( Extreme Right) . 9 L - R) Camille Edwards (wife), Son Adriel N. Edwards, Pastor Shaun Edwards and daughter Phoebe Edwards. :: Photo credit: Bro Fagan / Yallahs SDA Church
The installation service for Pastor Ryandro Brown at the Half Way Tree Church was supervised by Pastor Alanzo Whyte, Ministerial Secretary of the Conference who introduced Pastor Brown, his wife Paula and daughters Denique and Renique to the leaders and members of the church. The special prayer of installation was offered by Pastor Arlington Woodburn, Retired Former President of North East Jamaica Conference. At the end of the service, Pastor Ryandro Brown and his family were welcomed to the church officially by members of the church led by first elder
Pastor Ryandro Brown and wife Paula reading the Litany during the installation service held at the Half-Way-Tree SDA Church on January 7, 2023. At the podium is Pastor Alanzo Whyte, Ministerial Secretary, EJC and standing beside him is Pastor Arlington Woodburn, Retired Pastor and former president of North East Jamaica Conference of SDA. :: Photo credit: Phillip Castell