Baptism Count for 2009
The Baptism count for the Conference presently stands at 227 to date. View the Baptism Chart

Golden Apple Awards for teachers

Eight of the Cayman Islands’ outstanding teachers received Golden Apple Awards this past weekend. The educators were awarded for ‘dedication, professionalism and leadership’ at the third annual Chamber of Commerce Golden Apple Awards on Saturday, 20 June at the Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman. Minister of Education Hon Rolston Anglin presented the awards along with Chamber of Commerce President Stuart Bostock. Read More.

Facing the Issues
Recently Bro. Kevron Reid from the Savannah Adventist Church represnted the Cayman Islands Conference in a forum in Trinidad. Nearly 20 church leaders traveled to Trinidad to take part in the special dialogue program called Facing the Issues. Top leaders heard and spoke to concerned church members from several church regions on issues regarding church initiatives, ministries, and church organization. Read his account of the event.

2009 Golden Apple Awards
The Cayman Islands Chamber of Commerce invites you to attend the Third annual Chamber of Commerce Golden Apple Awards for Excellence in Teaching. The Awards Ceremony will be televised live from the Ritz Carlton, Grand Cayman at 9 p.m. on Saturday, 20th June 2009. It is a fantastic way to give teachers the recognition they deserve. Mrs. Catherine Eugene and Mrs. Charmaine Condappa was nominated by the Chamber of Commerce this year for the Golden Apple Award for excellence in teaching. They represent the primary school and high school respectively from Cayman Academy in the private school categories. Both nominees are members of the George Town Seventh-day Church.

Triathlon 2009
The Triathlon 2009 is next sunday, June 28th. Do not miss this great oportunity to participate in the very first event of this nature, organized by the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Begins at 6:30am on Governor's beach. Athletes will have a $20 registration fee, and beginners $10 dollars. Form a team or participate as individual. There will be a very important meeting this monday, June 22st at 5:30pm at the GT church, for all persons going to Wisconsin Camporee. Please make sure and be there. Also the deadline to pay for the airline tickets is on July 02 at the Cayman travel agency. Forms are available online.

An Unsung Hero
Recently First Caribbean International Bank recognized two Unsung Heroes: Chamayrane Williams and Sharon Lamb–Titcombe. The Unsung Heroes Awards are sponsored by FirstCaribbean International Bank throughout the region in all of the 17 countries where the bank operates. Mrs. C.Williams, Since 1986, Mrs. Williams has made a significant impact in the community, bringing together people of all ages, giving underprivileged youth the prospect of a brighter future through good education and instilling strong Christian values. Read More.

It’s Sir Patrick, Now, as Queen Honors Jamaica’s Adventist Governor-General
The first Seventh-day Adventist pastor to serve as governor -general of Jamaica is now a Knight Commander of the Order of St. Michael and St. George. Sir Patrick Linton Allen, ON, DC, the immediate past president of the West Indies Union of Seventh-day Adventists, was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II on June 12 in a ceremony at Buckingham Palace. Read More.

Teachers Needed at Cayman Academy
A Mathematics, a Physics teacher (Preferably combination) and a Spanish Teacher are needed at Cayman Academy for the 2009 – 2010 school year. Applicants must have a teaching certificate and at least five years experience in teaching. In your Resumes (CV) be sure to include the schools you have taught, two or three references, marital status, Church affiliation and a photograph. Please e-mail applications to the Education Director, Pastor Eric D. Clarke at dannieclarke@yahoo.com. Be sure to include your telephone contact, and email address. Cayman Academy is a Seventh-day Adventist institution located on the island of Grand Cayman, operated by the Cayman Islands Conference of Seventh-day Adventists.

Filadelfia's Ordination Service
The Filadelfia Seventh-day Adventist Church, one of two Spanish congregations in the Cayman Islands Conference, with a membership of 131 members had a grand spiritual celebration on Sabbath, June 30^th, 2009. Brother Ezekiel Amador was ordained to the office of elder in this local congregation. Brother Amador has been actively involved in the local church programs, thus, the church Board and congregation saw it fit to recommend him for ordination. He is happily married and he and his wife Jessie have a daughter five years old. The Congregation was elated to witness this dedicated young man being ordained as an elder. Read More.

Walking in the Footsteps of Jesus
The month of May has been designated as Child’s month not only by our Conference but also by the entire Cayman Islands. This has become an annual event in the Cayman Islands which includes all our churches. The children look forward to this time as they showcase their talents whether by speech, singing or preaching. For this year our theme was Walking In The Footsteps of Jesus. Read More.

Festival of the Laity 2009 is here
To all Personal Ministry and Retention Directors (assistants and secretaries), you are reminded to attend a very important meeting, which will be held at the Bodden Town Church hall, this Sabbath Afternoon at 3:30 pm. Please, be on time to end on time. Festival of the Laity is here, and it is exciting. The Cayman Islands Conference will be sponsoring the very first Festival of the Laity, right here in Grand Cayman. Read More

Communication Workshop
The Vision of the West Indies Union's Communication Department is to present a favourable image of the Church, its mission, its life, and activities, as well as to assist the Church in being an effective witness of the loving and saving grace of Jesus Christ. The Department's objective is to reach society, both within the Church and externally, with an open, responsible, and hope-filled communication programmes through the effective use of contemporary technologies and methods of communication. The Communication Department of the West Indies Union conducted a 2-day workshop in video production at Northern Caribbean University May 21-22 2009. Read More

ASI Cayman
Adventist Business owners and the Conference President, Pastor Eric Clarke, held a very successfull meeting on Tuesday May 12th at Cayman Academy. One of the items discussed was the staging of a business expo or trade fair to be held on Sunday June 21, 2009 at Cayman Academy, during which all adventist businessses will be able to promote their products or services and distribute advertising material, etc. There will also be a special magazine and a directory produced for the event. All business owners are asked to contact Theresa Chin at Cayman123Travel to sign up for this event. A follow-up meeting will be held on Tuesday May 19th, 2009 at Cayman Academy at 6pm. All business owners are asked to attend.

The Time is Now
The Conference Youth Department has concluded their youth revival that began on May 10th. We thank the team that came from Michigan for their effort and dedication in working for the Lord. Last weekend we had a beautiful concert that featured Scott Michael Bennett, including International singer Trent Delong, our own Youth Choir and Truth First. Those who attended were greatly blessed. Many have felt the touch of the Hoy Spirit and this Sabbath we will be having a beautiful baptism. We look forward to more great spiritual activities for our young people, please pray for the youth of our islands and of the world. Read More

Cayman Conference Health Ministires Statement on the Swine Flu

We have heard a lot about swine flu (scientifically known as H1N1 influenza A) in the news over the last several days. Although there are currently no reported infections in Cayman, we know that with several flights in and out of the islands on a daily basis that we are not isolated from the threat. In fact, the World Health Organization is warning that this virus could become a pandemic – affecting the entire world – before it is controlled. So what should you do? Read More