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2017 Feast Montego Bay, Jamaica July Newsletter KAYAKS AT THE HILTON ROSE HALL
Growth in Jamaica by
Mary Smith
Four people were added to our Jamaica family during the Spring Holy Days! In Ocho Rios, on April 8: Fitzmore Benjamin, Sr. ("Mr. Benji") and Roshane James In Kingston, on April 9: Murphy Benjamin and Sonia Phillipson-Davis We are thrilled to welcome all four of these new members into the family of God! Roshane James is the son of longtime member Joyce Morris; Murphy Benjamin is the son of "Mr. Benji," and his wife Zepporah, who is a long-time member. It has been a joy to watch these young men grow into maturity over the years, and an "extra-special" experience to welcome them into our spiritual family. Their commitment to God's . way of life is an inspiration.
Ocho Rios Congregation
Information to remember
Church web site: caribbean.ucg.org
Mr. Benji being baptized in Ocho Rios
Feast email:
[email protected] Hotel web site: www.rosehallresort.com/ Tour/Taxi website: www.jamaicatoursltd.com/
Dates to remember July 31, 2017 – Final hotel balance due. October 4, 2017 Opening Services 7:30 pm
L to R: Roshane James, Chuck Smith, Fitzmore Benjamin, Sr.
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2 and 5, about $12 per hour up to 10 pm and $16 per hour after 10 pm)
Travelling with children? by
Alisa Lockhart
Are you travelling with an infant or toddler for the first time to the Feast in Jamaica this year? Before flying, here are a few tips: *Obtain a passport for your child. You will also need an airline ticket/seat assignment (unless he/she is under age 2 at time of travel and will be on your lap, in which case you may only need to pay for the taxes/fees portion of a ticket). If you purchase a seat, your child may be comfortable in a Child Restraint System (“car seat”), which you bring onboard with you. (Note: Car seats can only be placed in window or center seats, not in an aisle seat.) *Packing – It might be helpful to pack outfits in gallon-size Ziploc bags, because this will take up less space in your suitcase, and you can easily repack soiled items for the trip back home. (Note: There are no coin-operated washers/dryers at the hotel. The hotel does provide laundry service at a cost. If you think you might need to hand wash a few items in the sink, then bring plastic hangers to dry items in your shower area.) *Travel Day -- Bring an umbrella fold-up stroller, a backpack filled with essentials (use gallon-size Ziploc bags for extra diapers/wipes/change of clothes for you & your child/blanket or cover up for feeding /snacks/pacifiers/baby bottle/ small empty water bottle or sippy cup for re-filling/quiet colorful toys, etc.). Keep backpack under the seat in front of you in case the “fasten seat belt” sign is on and you can’t stand up to retrieve items from the overhead bin. (Note: Feeding infants/toddlers on take-off and landing will often help alleviate ear pain.) Arrival in Jamaica: *Airport Terminal -- Restrooms are available once you are in the terminal if you need to change diapers or clothes – these are before you get to immigration and customs. (Remember, the weather is hot and humid, a change from the cold air-conditioned plane.) Plan for a
wait time of up to an hour to get through immigration (depending on how many flights are arriving), and clearing customs will take another 15-20 minutes. Fill out 1 immigration form per person (sign the child’s form for him), and 1 custom form per family – these should be given to you while you are on the airplane before you arrive, but if they run out you can find more in the immigration area. *Taxi or Bus to Hotel – Your transportation will be prepaid, so check in at the counter for JTL (Jamaica Tours Ltd.) after you have cleared customs. At the Rose Hall Hilton: *Check in – 4 pm (possibly earlier if your room is ready). Check in, get your wrist bands, then go get something to eat or drink, even if your room isn’t ready yet! Find the Jerk Hut for jerk chicken, open from 12-3 pm. (Note: There are six restaurants, open at various times between 7 am until 2 am. Three restaurants require reservations for dinner – Seaside Grill, Three Palms, and Luna Di Mare.) After eating, take a walk around the property. If you have time, meet in the lobby for a property orientation done daily at 11 am or 5 pm.
*Pool – Bring water wings or a puddle jumper (types of flotation devices), and water shoes for gradual entrance at water park pool. *Church Services – A designated “Mother’s Room” will be available during services (located in a breakout room at the back of the ballroom). Restrooms are located outside of the ballroom down the hall (near the fitness center). *Illness – Elders will be available for anointing. If you have further questions a hotel nurse is on-site (near the spa) during business hours for first aid. *Forget something? – The hotel gift shop may be able to help you. Also, there are 2 grocery stores about 5 miles away (toward the airport): Progressive Foods (open 7 days a week 9 am-10 pm; located in the Fairview Shopping Centre, Ironshore) and Shopper’s Fair Supermarket (located in the Blue Diamond Shopping Centre, Ironshore). These stores carry food items, toiletries, diapers (possibly little swimmers disposable swim diapers), and some over-the-counter medicine. Arrange the price with the taxi driver before you leave the hotel, asking him to wait for you while you shop.
*Dining – High chairs are available in some restaurants. In-Room dining is available 7 am-11 pm (at an additional cost). You will have a refrigerator in the hotel room for a couple of bottles of water. If your child drinks milk, you might want to ask at the buffet for an extra carton to keep in the fridge for night time. *Kidz Klub – Hotel supervised activities for children ages 4-12 only. See schedule upon arrival (usually open 9 am – 5 pm)/review costs for crafts and read reservation policy if interested. (Note: There is a playground in that area where parents can supervise their kids.) *Babysitting service -- available at a cost (estimate for 2 children ages 3
FOR MORE INFORMATION Have more questions? Feel free to visit the hotel website or email us. EMAIL
[email protected]
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Uplift 2017 – A Charity Event at the Marie Atkins Night Shelter by
Danielle Stewart
On the 18th of April, 2017, the Kingston congregation sponsored a charity event at the Marie Atkins Night Shelter. The shelter is the only homeless shelter in Kingston and is the home for over 100 persons. The event entitled ‘Uplift 2017’ was hosted by the UTech Ja Helpers, a group of students from the University of Technology Jamaica, working under the theme ‘Improving Lives One Act at a Time’. The sponsorship was coordinated by Danielle Stewart, the head of the Outreach Committee within the Kingston congregation who is also a part of UTech Ja, Helpers. The Church commenced the event by conducting the morning devotion. The devotion was conducted by Bernardo Beckford, Olivia Taylor and Trevor Daley. The event also featured speeches by motivational speakers, which included persons who were formally homeless, and an afternoon concert. The Church also donated cleaning supplies to the home.
Members Trevor Daley, Olivia Taylor and Bernardo Beckford
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Did you Know? by
Danielle Stewart
Not only is the fastest man in the world Jamaican (Usain Bolt) but so too is the oldest person in the world. She is 117 year old Violet Brown affectionately known as “Aunt V”.
Popular Jamaican Slangs
Jamaicans have a slang for everything & they are sometimes the opposite of what you may think it means. Here are 10 popular ones below: 1. Bad chargie – close friend 2. Duh suh – make a move, chill or take it easy 3. Hol’ a medz – meditate, relax 4. Bill – chill, take it easy 5. Pree – check out, look, think about, examine, consider carefully 6. Yuh done know – you understand 7. Duh road – go on an outing/run an errand 8. Big man ting - honestly 9. Mi a forward- I'm coming 10. Tun up/tun ova - wonderful, great
3 MUST TRY JAMAICAN DISHES
Jerk Chicken
Oxtail
Ackee and Saltfish
