Think on These Things – Diocese of Jamaica & The Cayman Islands

Think on These Things is a programme of Christian witness done by the Diocese. It features Clergy and Laity alike conversing about various topics. It airs on RJRfm at 4:45 pm every Sunday afternoon.

DATE	PRESENTERS
NOV 17, 2019	Mrs. Janet Barrett – St. Hugh’s Past Students’ Association. Speaks about their Homecoming Week celebrating the School’s 120th Anniversary. The Very Rev. Canon Collin Reid, Senior Canon and Rector of The Cathedral, speaks about Cathedral Sunday – November 24, the Feast of Christ the King.
NOV 10, 2019	Remembrance Sunday in memory of the servicemen and women who died in the 1st & 2nd World Wars.The Reflections are led by The Rev. Judith Atkinson-Linton, Supplementary Minister in the Brown’s Town Cure in St. Ann.
NOV 3, 2019	The speaker on today’s programme is Mr. Patrick McIntosh of St. Jude’s Church, Stony Hill
OCT 27, 2019	The Reflections are led by The Very Rev. Franklyn Jackson, Rural Dean for St. Andrew and Rector of the Church of St. Margaret, Liguanea.
OCT 20, 2019	We speak with Mr. Bruce James, of St. Andrew Parish Church, and President of the MVP Track & Field Club; along with the Rev. Zelphya McLaren, Supplementary Minister at St. Augustine Church, in Coral Gardens, Montego Bay, recipients of Jamaica’s 2019 National Honours Award.
OCT 13, 2019	The special guest on the programme is The Rt. Rev. Laish Boyd, Bishop of The Bahamas and The Turks and Caicos Islands who discusses with host,Tony Patel, the devastation caused by Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas; how the Anglican Church is coping with the effects on its members and property and how its relief efforts can be assisted.
OCT 6, 2019	The Bishop of Montego Bay, the Rt. Rev. Leon Golding, answers questions regarding the significance of the October 10 Recognition Service for the Most Rev. Howard Gregory, Archbishop of the West Indies, Primate and Metropolitan, and the role of the Archbishop in the Province.
SEPT 29, 2019	The programme focuses on the international work of the Anglican Mothers’ Union with Mrs. Kathleen Snow, Worldwide Trustee for Zone B, which includes the West Indies, South America, the United States and Canada; and Mrs. Ephena Matthew, who is from Antigua and is President for the North East Caribbean and Aruba.
SEPT 22, 2019	The message delivered by the Rev. Nina-Rae Barrett focused on the parable of the dishonest manager and the importance of integrity in God’s sight.
SEPT 15, 2019	The Reflections are led by The Very Rev. Andrew Reid, Rural Dean for St. James & Hanover; and Rector of Holy Trinity Church, West Gate, Montego Bay.
SEPT 8, 2019	Mrs. Judith Spencer-Jarrett, President of the Mothers’ Union and Miss Novlene Ricketts, Co Chair of the Women’s Conference Planning Committee, focus on the organisation’s 120th Anniversary celebrations
SEPT 1, 2019	The Rev. Canon Abner Powell, Rector of All Saints Church, West Street, reflects on his 42 years of ministry in the inner city.
AUG 18, 2019	Rev. Claude Campbell, Deacon in the Supplemental Ministry, shares his story of Christian Journey.
AUG. 11, 2019	“Living for Jesus” – topic based on Hebrews 11:8-16. Presented by Kemar Parchment – Youth Leader, Associate Evangelist Trainee and member of Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Molynes Road.
AUG. 4, 2019	Happy Independence! Rev. Dwane Blackwood, Rector of the Gilnock Cure, will reflect on Emancipation Day (Aug.1) and Independence Day (Aug 6) Lesson read by Brianna Stewart, Church of the Transfiguration, Leeds, St. Elizabeth.
JULY 28, 2019	Music plays an important role in our Liturgy. We highlight the Diocesan Summer Music Camp and hear Music from the students and those involved.
JULY 21, 2019	Rev Leslie Mowatt – Rector of The Church of St. Mary the Virgin, presents today on Being Mature in Christ.
JULY 14, 2019	Looking at Vocation with Canon Grace (repeat)
JULY 7, 2019	The Rev Canon Dr Georgia ‘Grace’ Jervis answers questions about Vocation within the faith community. She is the Director of Leadership Development and Training – Supplementary Ministry Programme.
JUNE 30, 2019	REPEAT OF JUNE 23
JUNE 23, 2019	Our message today from Psalm 42 is by The Very Rev. David Reid, Rural Dean of St. Elizabeth and Priest-in-Charge of St. Thomas Church, Lacovia.
JUNE 16, 2019	First Sunday after Pentecost – Trinity Sunday The new Archbishop of the West Indies will be interviewed – The Most Rev. Dr Howard Gregory
JUNE 9, 2019	Feast of Pentecost also known as Whitsunday – Commemorates the coming of the Holy Spirit. Rev. Larius Lewis, Rector of St. Paul’s Church, Chapelton, speaks to us about Pentecost and what it means for us as Christians.
JUNE 2, 2019	Seventh Sunday of Easter Feast of the Ascension was observed on Thursday 30 of May Canon Michael Allen speaks to us about the significance of Ascension in our Christian journey.
MAY 26, 2019	Sixth Sunday of Easter Children with Special needs is our focus this last Sunday of Child Month. We speak with Dr Sandra Hamilton a specialist in that field
MAY 19, 2019	Fifth Sunday of Easter Today we speak to Mrs Phyllis Webster of the Mother’s Union about the Parenting Programme run by the MU.
MAY 12, 2019	Fourth Sunday of Easter Second Sunday of Child Month Rev. Douglas Barnes reads Bishop Howard Gregory’s Message to Children Ena Barclay – Director of Schools – addresses Child Abuse issues – a presentation made at Synod 2019
MAY 5, 2019	Excerpt from Synod 2019 Charge – Part 2 – Rt. Rev Howard Gregory – Diocesan Bishop of Jamaica
APR 28, 2019	Excerpt from Synod2019 Charge – Rt. Rev Howard Gregory – Diocesan Bishop of Jamaica.
APR 21, 2019	Easter Sunday Our reflections today will be by Rt. Rev. Robert Thompson – Suffragan Bishop of Kingston
APR 14, 2019	Palm Sunday Beginning of Holy Week – Rt. Rev Harold Daniel – Retired Bishop of Mandeville – will give us today’s message.
APR 7, 2019	Fifth Sunday in Lent. Rev. Lt.Col. Denston Smalling – Chaplain of the JDF – focuses on today’s Bible Reading. St. John 12:1-8
MAR 31, 2019	Fourth Sunday in Lent. Rev. Annett Brown leads our reflection as we continue our focus on the impact of Jesus’ earthly journey.
MAR 24, 2019	Third Sunday in Lent. Canon Garth Minott Anglican Warden of United Theological College of the West Indies (UTCWI) guides our meditation
MAR 17, 2019	Second Sunday in Lent. Today we continue our focus on Jesus’ profound lessons. Mrs. Monisha Duncan, a student of UTCWI will lead and tell us about answering God’s call.
MAR 10, 2019	First Sunday in Lent. Rev Douglas Barnes, Director of Christian Education and Dr. Eleanor Henry, Editor of the Intentional Discipleship Bible Study, shares with us this Mission through the Bible Study as a way of life and not just a season.
MAR 3, 2019	Today we speak with two of the first women ordained in the ministry. Canon Judith Daniel and Rev Dr. Patricia Johnson – as we continue to celebrate 25 years of women in Ordained ministry.
FEB 24, 2019	Seventh Sunday after Epiphany – Today we speak with Mrs. Spencer -Jarrett and the work of the Mothers’ Union.
FEB 17, 2019	Sixth Sunday after Epiphany – Rev. R.M. Jim Parkes of Christ Church Morant Bay – leads us with today’s message.
FEB 10, 2019	Fifth Sunday after Epiphany – The Very Rev Richard Tucker, Rural Dean of St. Ann – leads us with today’s message
FEB 3, 2019	Fourth Sunday after Epiphany – Archdeacon Winston Thomas, Rector of St. Gabriel’s May Pen, will lead today’s message.
JAN 27, 2019	Third Sunday after Epiphany – Rev Michael Elliott, rector of the Church of The Holy Spirit, Portmore, leads today’s message with reference to today’s Gospel.
JAN 20, 2019	Second Sunday after Epiphany – Jesus at the wedding in Cana – Today’s message led by The Very Rev. Sean Major-Campbell Rural Dean of Kingston and Rector of Christ Church Vineyard Town.
JAN 13, 2019	First Sunday after Epiphany – Baptism of Our Lord. Archdeacon Justin Nembhard – Rector of St. James Parish Church.
JAN 6, 2019	Archdeacon Patrick Cunningham, Rector for St. Luke’s Parish Church, leads today’s message of Epiphany

DATE	PRESENTERS
DEC 30, 2018	Another year of Think on These Things ends with Bishop Robert Thompson giving us the message for the new year.
DEC 23, 2018	ADVENT 4: Bishop Howard Gregory gives us the Advent message along with the Christmas message.
DEC 16, 2018	ADVENT 3: Rev. Leslie Mowatt rector of the Church of St. Mary the Virgin, leads this week’s message.
DEC 9, 2018	ADVENT 2 – Rev Louis Hurst focuses on how we are to prepare for the coming King.
Dec 2, 2018	ADVENT 1 – Bishop Leon Golding starts us off in our Advent Meditations.
NOV. 25, 2018	Feast of Christ the King – Lead by Rev. Canon Major Dr Sirano Kitson – Rector of St. Andrew Parish Church.
NOV. 18, 2018	Cathedral Sunday Celebrations explained by Ven. Patrick Cunningham – Archdeacon of Kingston and Chairman of Cathedral Sunday. He talks about the pilgrimage to our mother Church on November 25, 2018.
NOV. 11, 2018	Theme: Humility & Selflessness – The Widow’s mite – explored today with Rev. Ula Ruddock, SM – Grange Hill, Westmoreland
NOV. 4, 2018	The start of Youth Month in our Diocese. Youth Ministry is integral to the life of our Church. We speak to Dr Nigel Elliot and Mrs. Katherine Williamson-Teape past members of our Youth Ministry who are now in a leadership role.
OCT. 28, 2018	We take a closer look at how the Christian walk may be demonstrated in our interaction with each other. Rev. Khan Honeyghan – Rector of St. Jude’s Cure Stony Hill.
OCT. 21, 2018	Rev. Franklyn Jackson takes a closer look at the Christian calling as defined by Jesus with the Gospel of St Mark 10:35-45 as the lesson for today.
OCT. 14, 2018	The Anglican Church has been an integral part of society for more than 300 years – on the eve of Heroes Day we look back at some of the highlights of our church’s contribution. Mr. Vivian Crawford interviewed.
OCT. 7, 2018	Journeys Through Faith – with Mrs. Lorna Humphreys
SEPT. 30, 2018	Gospel Reading of the day found in St. Mark 9:38-50. Reflection lead by Canon Charles Manderson, Rural Dean for St. Mary and Rector for St. Mary Parish Church.
SEPT. 23, 2018	First in the Series – Clergy Wives – We speak with Mrs Andrea Reid wife of David ‘Tony’ Reid, Priest in charge of the Lacovia Cure, in St. Elizabeth.
SEPT. 16, 2018	Anniversary celebrations of two of our High Schools. Glenmuir High celebrating 60 years. While DeCarteret High has a year long celebration leading up to its 100th year in 2019.
SEPT. 9, 2018	Education Sunday. Rev. Errol Inshanally focuses on the Gospel reading of the day.
SEPT. 2, 2018	Mrs Ena Barclay – Diocesan Director of Schools – message about our schools and for the new school year.
AUGUST 26, 2018	This week we hear from Mr Donovan Reid from Church of the Transfiguration – who speaks about his journey as a Christian in the face of great odds.
AUGUST 19, 2018	Associate Evangelist Sister Claudette Marshall – speaks on today’s Gospel.
AUGUST 12, 2018	Indigenous Music in worship with Bishop Alfred Reid. Rev Daren Evans discusses his Traditional(Revival) Mass setting.
AUGUST 5, 2018	Independence & Transfiguration are looked at by Rev Leslie Mowatt of St. Marys the Virgin.
JULY 29, 2018	Gospel of the Day: John 6:1-21. Bishop Thompson speaks about scarcity and abundance.
JULY 22, 2018	Bishop Gregory speaks about Diocesan Music Camp
JULY 15, 2018	Personal Testimony(new series) – Mr. Roosevelt Thompson
JULY 8, 2018	The newly appointed Canon. Canon Michael Allen – Speak about his call to Ministry.
JULY 1, 2018	Feast Day of Sts. Peter & Paul – Canon Garth Minott speaks on this and why Ordination is usually at this time.
JUNE 24, 2018	Sister Andrea Taylor-Smith -5th Sunday of Pentecost – Gospel – St. Mark 4:35-41
JUNE 17, 2018	Last in our series on Children’s Home – Canon Hartley Perrin – Clifton Boys Home and Mrs Irene McDonald the Superintendent
JUNE 10, 2018	Healing Conference reflection and History with Bishop Harold Daniels
JUNE 3, 2018	We talk with Sis. Myrel Moss from St. Monica’s Children’s Home
MAY 27, 2018	Bishop Leon speaks to us about the significance of Trinity Sunday
MAY 20, 2018	Pentecost – Rt. Rev Robert Thompson speaks about this high season in our Church
MAY 13, 2018	Highlighting our Diocesan Children’s Home – Celebrating Anniversaries – part 1
MAY 6, 2018	Bishop Howard Gregory’s Children’s Message
APRIL 29, 2018	Anglican Schools Chaplaincy Programme is Highlighted – and the Impact it has made. With Mrs Nicola Elliott – St Hugh’s High for Girls and Mrs Hortense James at St. George’s Girls
APRIL 22, 2018	Rt. Rev Howard Gregory addresses the Nation in this excerpt of the Synod Charge of 2018
APRIL 15, 2018	Intentional Discipleship Training launched at 148th Synod. Rev. Douglas Barnes presents more on Discipleship.
APRIL 8, 2018	Highlights of Synod Charge of the Rt. Rev. Howard Gregory
APRIL 1, 2018	Easter Message from Rev. Khan Honeyghan – of St. Jude’s, Stony Hill with Kamesha, Jordan and Rohan – young members from the church.
MARCH 25, 2018	Intentional Discipleship Week 6 with Bishop Leon Golding – The final in this series
MARCH 18, 2018	Intentional Discipleship Week 5 with Rev. Mary Graham and Mrs Joan Scott-Henry of St. George’s Church, Grand Cayman
MARCH 11, 2018	Intentional Discipleship Bible Study Week 4 with Adrian Wallace from St. Michaels & All Angels Church,Shannay Morgan and Rev, Duane Blackwood
MARCH 4, 2018	Intentional Discipleship Bible Study Week 3 – With Sister Thera Edwards and Miss M. Haughton from St. Margarets Church
FEBRUARY 25, 2018	Intentional Discipleship Bible Study Week 2 – With Fr. Michael Elliott and O’Dayne Plummer
FEBRUARY 18, 2018	Intentional Discipleship Bible Study Week 1 – With Fr Michael Allen
FEBRUARY 11, 2018	Honouring our Retirees One of which is former host Hon. Barbara Gloudon
FEBRUARY 4, 2018	Intentional Discipleship Excerpt with Canon Kafwanka
JANUARY 28, 2018	Dr. Eleanor Henry – Talks about the Intentional Bible Study Book
JANUARY 21, 2018	The AYF with Craig Mears _ Youth Director and Former AYF Presidents
JANUARY 14, 2018	Bishop Robert Thompson
JANUARY 14, 2018	Bishop Leon Golding
DECEMBER 31, 2017	Bishop Howard Gregory

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