“I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.” Psalm 139:14 Take a Moment to Ponder Recently I inveigled my barber to give me a haircut different from what I am accustomed. It has been quite a show stopper, as many persons have commented that…
So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Isaiah 41:10 Take a Moment to Ponder This month (May) we celebrated Child Month and there were a number of initiatives…
And Sister Myrel Moss Retires… She speaks to us about the Institution on THINK ON THESE THINGS <Click the link to listen The exciting ministry of the Church Army (CA) which attracted Sister Myrel Moss at an outdoor Mission Service in the 1950’s continues to influence her work today as Superintendent of St. Monica’s Home in Chapelton, Clarendon. Service is second nature to…
When it was announced last week (Saturday 12 May) that the Presiding Bishop of the US-based Episcopal Church, Michael Curry, had accepted an invitation to preach at the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, the reaction generally fell into one of two camps. Those who knew of him were generally excited – so much…
I Pledge to Follow You Written by: Rev. Douglas Barnes Lord, your ways are good And your will is sure Your words are life and peace I pledge to follow you I’ll follow where you lead And where you live, I’ll live Where you send, I’ll go As you serve, I’ll serve I pledge to follow…
The rebuilt east end window at the Church of the Holy Innocents, Mt Peel. The renovations have been shortlisted for a heritage award. Photo Credit: Anglican Life More than half of the finalists in an award recognising “commitment, investment or a unique solution to earthquake strengthening which has saved or will now protect a…
I hereby command you: Be strong and courageous; do not be frightened or dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9 A Moment to Ponder The familiarity and relative safety of the wilderness was at his back, while the Promised Land lay before him, but before Joshua set out,…
The Very Rev. Andrew Reid, Rector of the Church of the Holy Trinity, Westgate, Montego Bay, is now Rural Dean for St. James and Hanover. His appointment follows the retirement of the Very Rev. Annett Brown who served in that capacity for four years. A graduate of the United Theological College of the West Indies…
“Make sure that you do not look down on the little ones, on those who are further behind you on the path of righteousness. For I tell you: they are watched over by those most beloved messengers who are always in the company of my Father in heaven.” Matthew 18:10 (The Voice) A Moment to…
Tune: My Hope is built – CPWI #456 ) Words: Rev. Douglas Barnes Music/Tempo Train up the child God’s love to own Show them the way His hand to hold God’s perfect will, must be their goal Help them to give to God their all CHORUS: Train up the child to know God’s grace And…
Our theme for Child’s Month, and especially Children’s Sunday is Train Up the Child taken from Proverbs 22:6, … This verse of scripture is often quoted by parents as a justification for discipline, especially corporal punishment….. Read more below Children’s Hymn 2018
The first of three regional weekend seminars to train congregational leaders for the next phase of the Intentional Discipleship programme in their churches takes place this weekend. Some 35 members from the Montego Bay Region will meet from Friday May 4 to Sunday May 6 at the Hillcrest Diocesan Retreat Centre in Brown’s Town, St.…