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encourages
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Church, But Youth
choose his side, him
theseto fan into flame the giftashamed
of God of me his prisoner, but take
will not be able
to meet his needs as helpmeet for him, then he needs to keep
your part in the sufferings in the gospel
are considered the(v.6).
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which
says that labor in the ministry is
Calvin
Browne
once
remarked
that
put their God given gifts, talents and
Puerto Rico
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the
mature
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age,
has
been
living
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abilities to use. As the old adage goes,
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too long. I say it is time to put it to
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Fourth, young Timothy was remind
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ed that God had given to him -a conYoung people, the Lord has a place
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you to
in His will. Will you allow Him to
Paul. Young Timothy must have cherished
quering spirit: For God did not
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use
you
to his glory and honor?
those last words. These are not mere
last
us a spirit of timidity, but of power and
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from November 28-30, 2003 at the Hampton Inn Hotel at Isla Verde, Puerto Rico.
words. They are last words of inspiration.
love and a self-disciplined (v.7). The
TC.
Robinson,
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The Gospel of Christ
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was taken from 1 Peter 5:7. We had a special spiritual time- in the Lord, our sis
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the good fight. Let us, therefore,
explore
need
to succeed. As young David faced
Apostles Doctrine.
lessons,
these last words of 2 Timothy 1:3-8
his from
Goliath, he was reminded of the
Free
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prayers and
four vantage points:
courage and strength that comes from
Bible Correspondence
and Conservatism.
singing.
First, young Timothy had tears
of
the Lord:
The battle is the Lords! (1
"Leave your
Course
Just
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you,
Samuel 17:47).
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remembering your tears, so that I may
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20: 31). Young Timothy had his own
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tered in His cause (Philippians 2:19-24). I
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Michelle
istry. They too will cause others to be filled
You
can
expect
to
find
a
group
of
Christians
assembled
to
worship
God
through
Jesus
Christ
His
Son.
Preacher, Ihave a Question............P. 1
Charles from
with joy.Second, young Timothy had a
This worship consists of studying the Holy Scriptures, praying,
singing,
Now
that I am observ
a Christian................P. 2
St. Thomas;
sincere faith. I have been reminded of
ing the Lord s Supper, and contributing of our means.
These Christians
worship
Editors
Corner.................................P.
2
"He Cares", by
as Christ directed the first century disciples (John 4:24, 2 Tim. 2:15, 1Tim 2:8;
your sincere faith (v. 5), Paul continues.
Sermon of The Month......................P. 3
Eph 5:19: Acts 20:7, I Corinth 16:1-2. You can expect these churches to have
Sister Patricia Buchannan from St. Kitts; "Leave your Burden of Hate, by Sister
The faith of Timothy was molded by the
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a wholesome respect for the inspired word of God as the sole and
complete
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godly environment that his mother and
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authority in religion today. If any man speak let him speak as
the oracles
of
and Sister Jesica Gumbs from Nevis. Many of the sisters were involved in the
Gamble,
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God
Wink
or
Judge.....P.
4
grandmother
provided
(2
Timothy
3:15).
God
1
Pet.
4:11.
Let
us
walk
by
the
same
rule
Phil
3:16.
Since
churches
of
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singing, devotion, snack preparation, among others.
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Christ accept the Word of God as an all-sufficient rule of faith
and practice
you
In a world that is being overcome by many
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can expect them to reject all human creeds Gal 1:8-9, Rev 22:18-19.
Since
Jesus
We appreciate all the sisters who made this Retreat a success by participating,
Caribbean
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godless philosophies, we need parents
declared, Upon this rock I will build my church Matt 16:18, Blasphemy
churches Against
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the Holy Spirit...P. 5
Cayman Islands, Radio Cayman
attending and sharing great news of faith. We look forward to next years
who will devote themselves to instilling
are identified as belonging to Him Rom 16:16. In these churches
you
will
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and molding the faith of the children.
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Woman To Women...........................P.7
Margaret Smith, Email: pinv2@attglobal.net
Trinidad & Tobago
13:3,con
Confess Christ Matt 10:32, and be Baptized into Christ Mark 16:16 in order to become a Christian.
Likewise, we need children who -will
Youth
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MEN

the best suited and may not be very

good examples. Leadership is -definite
ly a key issue, which affects the
church.

THE CHURCH NEEDS MEN

By
WHO WILL APPROVE THE
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A very frequent question asked by
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an
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dom
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a
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proved to be an up-hill battle.
With
status in society, but
development
and
existence
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a soci
the winds of liberalizationcan
blowing,
also be applied to
ety;
the
same
applies
to
the
church.
this ministry owns the taskhis
of spiritual responsi
Fellow
Brethren
in
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nize
there
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real
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faithful
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you
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same can be said about the men in the
depending on you.
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church.
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This reflects badly on the
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this ministry, I have addedchurch.
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people. The success of the work
Fisher of Jamaica and Kadesh
depends on the quality of men who
Bailey of Antigua. Karen Burton
serve. of
The church is in need- of the fol
St. Thomas is now our new lowing kind of men:

WHAT MUST I DO TO BE SAVED?

1.
2.
3.
4.

5.

6.
7.

Hearing the word of God (Romans 10:17; Acts 16:32)

Believing the New Testament word (Mark 16:16; Hebrews 11:6)
Repenting of your sins (Acts 2:38; Luke 13:3, Acts 17:30)
Confess with your mouth Jesus is the Son of God (Romans 10:9; Acts
8:37)
Be Baptized for the forgiveness of your sins (Acts 2:28; 1 Peter 3:21;
Romans 6:3)
After the above five steps, the Lord adds you to his church (Acts 2:47)
Then faithful Christian Living is a demand (1 Peter 2:11-12; Revelation
2:10)

WHAT IS THE CHURCH OF CHRIST?

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

The Bible is its only guide (Romans 1:16; 1 Thess. 2:13)

It wears a Biblical Name (Romans 16:16)
It was established at the right place (Isaiah 2:2-3; Acts 2)
It was established at the right time (Joel 2:28-32; Acts 2)
It was established by the right person (Matthew 16:18; Acts 2:36)
6.
The Saved are in it (Ephesians 5:23; Acts 2:47)
7.
Its members are enrolled in heaven (Hebrews 12:23)
8.
Membership in it is obtained by obeying the Gospel of Christ (ICor.15:14; I Cor 12:13)

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so
much,
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In Genesis 2:18,23, the Bible states:
The Lord God said, It is not good that man
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wonder
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should be alone. I will make a helper fit for him. The man said,
ThisI is
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Since
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mentioned
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of my bones and flesh of my flesh; she shall be called woman, for she was taken
out of man.
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1:16).
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1. Who or
congregation
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home
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wife
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taken from 1 John 2:1
Behold
2. Revelation
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which affect leadership in the theme
church.
5:16), not being anxious (Philip. 4:6,7); responsible (Eph. 4:26-27);
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manner
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that women are the majority in the
mostbiggest street meeting in the island 4. She should be very careful in her speech, closemouthed. and
In choosing
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has he acome
when
congregations. The second factor
is,they
of assisted the church in
ACTIVITIES
pay
close
attention
to
her
speech.
Can
you
trust
her
to
be
your
confidante?
Does
Goshen Clarendon prepare for their
she say too much? Proverbs 25:19 states, A word fitly spoken is like apples of
FOR YOUR ENCOURAGEMENT. the available men, not many aregospel meeting. There were some two
3. Why is it that the church of Christ do not celebrate Christmas?
of the
gold in a setting of silver.
If you are unable to trust her
- mouth before you re mar
Send your articles, news, desirous
field- of leadership. Thirdly,
hundred
and
seventeen
young
people
available men, not too many possess
ried, just think of the damage that can be done if you marry one with a floppy
packed
reports to one of your local
the necessary qualities for good
and into the square for that street
4. I noticed that in the church of Christ you do not use musical
tongue.
meeting. At the end of the camp five
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precious souls were added to- the king
there are those who
Correspondent in your areaAdditionally,
for
Lord?
Will
she
run
in
times
of
trouble?
As
a
minister,
his
job
is
a
24-hour,
7-day
worship. Why is that?
dom.
refuse to be trained for leadership.
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a week, no day-a-like type job. If she will not be able to -meet his needs as help
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the Lamb of God.

In this passage we have a wonderful
The Church of Christ at Molineaux, St.Kitts
makes the bold declaration of his
picture of the power of evangelism John
at
CharlotteAmelie, St.Thomas
Morant Bay, Jamaica
faith. We
- intimidat
work. This incident is striking because
it need not be silent or
DAILY
CHALLENGES
FROM
GOD
We were
Let
me
congratulate
you
on
your
new delighted and counted -it a priv
or bashful in declaring our faith. (Acts
begins with Jesus first call to ed
discipleship.
From
the
inception
of
time,
Gods
people
have
had
to
face
numerous
challenges,
ilege
to
responsibility
as
you
seek
to
work
forhave received the CM. Frankly,
16). Such was not the case
From this incident we can learn: 4:13;Rms.I:
the
from
Adam
&
Eve
to
the
children
of
Israel.
Since
those
things
happened
to
them,
we
are
now requesting leftovers of the
God
in
this
area.
I
wish
you
a
suc
John. There is not only the case of
By Lester John
method of evangelism, its sphere with
and its
we
are
no
different.
The
same
result
is
expected
of
us
as
were
with
those
of
old,
September/October
issue. Some
cessful
tenure.
We
have
been
receiv
declaration but there is also personal
tes24th of August 2003, an Island Wide Youth Fellowship was held at
On the
scope.
FAITHFULNESS
1
Cor.4:2.
brethren
are
still
awaiting a copy. We
ing
the
messenger
for
a
number
of
timony.
from
Plaine, Dominica. The grand theme was "Be Thou an Example" - ll Timothy
After hearing the message of John
the (vs.41) They could speak La
Text:
Mt.24:45
.
read
all
the
congratulatory
messages
years
and
the
congregation
has
been
- 4:12.
personThere was a feeling of oneness and sheer joy as over 120 persons were
Baptist that Jesus Christ was thepersonal
Lamb of testimony. What is your
THE
CHALLENGE
TO
BE
TRUTHFUL
!
sent
as
new
editor;
we
share
the same
benefiting
tremendously.
We
have
testimony with Christ? Then, the
scope
in attendance
that Sunday morning.
Almost every
God, these men went about sharingalthe
A
Sunday
school
student
when
ask
what
is
a
lie
said
that
it
was
an
abomination
sentiments.
However,
we
want
to
recognized
its
importance
and
have
of had
evangelism involves a personal
- congregation
invita
on the island was represented along
good news of the Saviour that they
unto
the
Lord.
His
teacher
smiled,
until
he
said,
"and
a
very
present
help
in
the
encourage
you
to
stay
focus
and
to be
planned
to
contribute
to
its
continua
tion. (vs. 46)
with a few visiting brethren from neighboring
experienced. (29-30,36)
time
of
need"...(Col.3:9;
Mt.12:37;
Rv.21:8.)
vigilant.
tion.
May
God
bless
you
in
your
work
These are the three elements that
Islands.
The song leader lifted us in songs of
Effective evangelism must be personal
THE CHALLENGE TO HONOUR MOTHER AND FATHER
Hubert
Michael
at after a warm welcome by the Kevin John,
praises
and individual. We have come into
- ought
a trato be involved in our attempt
Honour:
revere,
value,
venerate,
prized.
sharing
the good news of the gospel.
master of ceremony who is a recent graduate of the
Dehaney Brumant
dition of evangelism that promotes
big
Under the Law is was expected - Ex.20:12; Lev.19:13
There
is open declaration, personal
- Trinidad
testi School of Preaching.
Neriah LeBlanc and
one time effort but nothing is -more
effec
Church of Christ at Morant Bay
Under the New Law, it is also - Eph.6:2; 1 Tim.5:3,4
and personal invitation.
Kell George presented the lessons. The theme of
tive than one on one evangelism. mony
(2
84 Church Street
Must
remember
mother and father other than on the days scheduled in the year to
This
onefellowship
as it
was Youths Living Sound Spiritual
Tim.2: 2) This is the Bible s method
of chapter is a very tellingthe
Morant Bay P.O. Box 57
celebrate them.
outlines the inner workings of what
is . Several areas of life were discussed in the
Lives
evangelism.
St.Thomas, Jamaica W.I.
THE
CHALLENGE
TO
ENCOURAGE ONE ANOTHER
involved in sharing the good news:
its classes such as, the use of language and
bible
These disciples led their associates
Ph. 876-9821438
A most difficult task at times.
method,
morality, standing up for the truth, conduct in worship, the involvement of the
through personal evangelism. (Vs.40I, scope and sphere.
Email:miked007_1999@yahoo.com Mt Lily Church - Nevis
Favouritism develops.
youth in the work of the church and the need for them to realize that they are
45-6) This must be and ought to be our Eddie Fisher, CM Correspondent
Old Years Fellowship - Dec 31
Misconception;
that its the preachers job.
edfishjm@yahoo.comthe future of the Church.
Although there were some things
that were over
method of evangelism. The church in
Montserrat
2003
Who would encourage the preacher?
looked in the planning stages, it can safely be said that the fellowship was a
Jerusalem expanded because its -mem
On
my
visit
to
Monsterrat,
I
baptized
Hb.3:13 - The writer stressed daily. This isnt Sundays and midweek. There must
Prison Visit - February 2004
"GRAND SUCCESS." Next year s Island Wide Youth Fellowship is still in the
bers went everywhere taking the gospel
into Christ, Esulitas (Chich)
be
more.
planning stages, however, we invite the neighboring brethren to come over
wherever they went as individuals. (Acts
Sepulveda
at 8:30am,
and at
Hb.10:24 - How effective would we be if we only see or hear each
other twice
a
and fellowship with us. We do appreciate your prayers and support in this
8: 4; 11:19-21). We need to understand
4:45pm
I
performed
her
weddingMollineaux Church - St Kitts
week?
endeavor, but your physical support is greatly desired.
that the great commission demands that
ceremory. Please pray for herAll
hus Day Fellowship - Feb 28, 04
THE CHALLENGE TO BE HUMBLE
we take the gospel as we go.
band
Rafael
and
teh
church
in
Family
day - Feb 29 - Fun and
Finding this trait sometimes is like looking for a needle in a haystack even with a
Each of these disciples spread
- the mes
Monsterrat.
magnet.
outdoor games and Lots of food
sage of the Christ as individuals and
as on Dutch St Marteen
We also would like to thank Brother
Located
is the
"Attitude determines our Altitude"
each one taught one within the first
thirty
Ralph, the elders and the League
Colebay
Church of Christ; a small
congre
Everything is not about "I" & "me" alone.
Lanse
years of the Church s existence the
gospel
City Church of Christ for what
they Road Church - St Lucia
gation of twenty-two members. The
con
Jas.4:6; 1 Pt.5:6
had reached the entire world. (CoI.1:
23)
By Ponciana Bruno
Wide Fellowship Soufriere
are doing toward the work on Island
the
gregation does not have a full time
THE CHALLENGE TO TRUST AND OBEY
The text also highlights the sphere
of
island
of
Monsterrat.
tion. has
In time past the church at Marigot
Dec 13.
preacher,
but men in the congregation
Single Christian men & women sometimes fail in this category.
evangelism. This included first of
all the
This
month
makes
one
year
since
the
spoken to some members
from poor leadership
- andHaving
dis
rotate
the preaching and teaching
- suffered
ses
Depend upon God for help to find your suitable lifes partner. Pro.3:5,6.
relationship of discipleship. John
the Kevin John and John Massicot
church has been revived on this
of our congregation here at Marigot,
cipline.
Over the past few months
sions.
of
Examples of faithfulness:- Noah - Hb.11:7
Marigot Church - Dominica
Baptist declared to his disciplesthe
theisland
truth of Dominica travel over
island. We now have four baptisms
however,
since the Ramsubhag sfor their evaluation on the -perfor
the
Abraham - Hb.11:8 - 10, Moses - Hb.11:24 - 29
Ladies retreat - Dec 5-6
that Jesus was the Lamb of God. waters to assist us with the preaching
mance of the couple, it was -unani
arrival,
Two of the
of changes have been taking
Truly, Gods faithfulness is great - Lam.3:22,23. and all are still faithful.
When his two disciples heard thatthe
Jesus
mously highlighted that the work of
place.
gospel on a regular basis. As
a result
needs
of the church in Combination of the Marigot, Ville
He cannot and will not lie. He always keeps his promises. We canmajor
depend
on Him.
was in fact the Lamb of God, theyoftook
church doing well. Some have
is with great delight thatthe
I inform
their hard work and dedication It
there
Montserrat. A bus and a building.
CONCLUSION:
that message to their relatives. were
(vs.40-1).
commented
on the effectiveness and
you of of
the missionary work which
has
four conversions at the beginning
As long as we are in the flesh, we will have to face challenges, from within and
There is something special about this
Andrew.
encouragement they have given.
been going on since Carlton
year.
without, but we must remember that where we spend eternity depends on Leroy
how Smith, Puerto Rico
Besides the fact that he was the
- first
dis 2003 thirty brethren
from are doing their best to make the
In August
from Ramsubhag and his wife Joslyn They
we handle those challenges. There can be "stepping stones" upon which weEmail:
climb
Pinv2@attglobal.net
ciple to be called by Christ, every
we parts of the United States
church what it aught to be. Others
Trinidad arrived in January 2003.
the time
various
to real the goal or "stumbling blocks" that would rob us of our joy.
sec him, he is leading others to came
Christ
also commended them for their very
The Ramsubhags are a very fine
down to assist us with our crusade.
Saint Johns Antigua
News & Notes
He seem to have no personality
- During
out
programs both in ladies class
Godthe crusade there was one couple; loving, hard working, active
The All Saints Church of Christ of St.
side of being Andrew
Simon Peter
s
and evangelism.
It was remarked
fearing, dedicated, and have the
Far & Near
restoration
and many prayers requested.
Johns, Antigua that is presently here is
brother." However, it was he who It
hadwas truly a source of encouragement
growth to
of the church at heart.that
The their friendliness has impressed
Sixty-three were restored to faithful
- not the All
serSaints Church of Christ of
Guyana, South America
brought Peter to Christ, was involved
in
warm welcome and appreciation upon the congregation. Since they
the members
of the congregation seeing
vice the
in the Lord s church, and fifty
before. new
The bottom line, they are not a
About
thirty
Christian
workers
from
leading the Greeks to Christ (Jhn.12:
20arrived there are more attendance at
shown
that we endured so many obstacles
in towards them on their arrival
students
were enlisting in Worldpart
Bible
of the Church of Christ, but now a
Florence Blvd Church of Christ- and
sev
22) and the young lad to the Saviour.
service and on a regular basis. One
helped them to quickly settled.
the past.
School.
Although the more populated
denominational church.
eral
congregation
in
the
Southeast
were
(Jbn.9: 6-8)
child
For the short period in which
theyeven declared, the church
Presently, there are no active
class
of Canje and Bartica were selected
Bro. Kadesh T. Bailey, CM Correspondent
involved in a teaching campaign
- areas
con
After Phillip met the Christ, heestook
members
four now begin to look like they
for that
the ladies, youths or men,have
butbeen
we in Marigot, there were
as of
the focal points for the work, the
ducted
in
Canje
and
Bartica
areas
message to his friend Nathaniel (vs.
45).
are serious .
a number of bible studies
are hoping to rekindle the flame baptisms;
in the
remote villages of Dog Point, Agatash,
Guyana, South America. The campaign
This experience teaches us that
- our
Fredrecksted, St.Croix
Thanks to the church at St. Thomas
nearrela
future. We really need encourage
- are being conducted on a daily basis
***
and
Makouria located on the Essequibo
workers
returned
to
the
U.S.
on
October
tionships whatever they are provide
the
On my invited visit by the church of
with
ment to start again. These classes
canmembers being trained to and Jacksonville, Florida for sending
River, accessed only by trails or boat
21, 2003. This was a great opportunity
sphere for evangelistic opportunities.
Christ at Fredrecksted on DecemberContact Your Local
series
Ramsubhags to us. So far they
help us to grow and be closer to become
each soul winners. After a the
were
also visited and taught the truth.
to
teach
the
truth
in
door-to-door
Bible
The text also highlights the scope
of
7th, one person was baptized into CM Correspondent
- have been good examples and we
another. The congregation pleads of
forlessons
your on Giving our contribu
Makouria village is evaluated as an area
studies and nightly preaching sessions
evangelism in that we understand prayers,
the
Christ and two came forward and
We aretrust
beingthat God will give them the
as we endeavor to do thetions
will have
of increased.
where
be
while encouraging weak Christians
to a small congregation couldasked
various means by which we can be him that sent us.
to continue.
geared into reaching the stagestrength
of
for prayer.
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the
Lord
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church.
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involved in sharing the good news.
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becoming a self-supporting congrega
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The Young People s Group

in
Christian
Jamaica
from page 2

In October, at the annual youth day,

K
hosted by the Mona Heights congregation
C
Y
in Kingston, there were over two hundred
M
Kingstown-St Vincent
young people from sixteen congregations
is a young
Alison Pipe ...age 23 of ST.Vincent
gathered for a day of Bible study
under
On the invitation of the church evangelist.
of Christ
preacher
who is looking for female friend to help
todaychristianity and assist with the Lords Work.
Workshops
were also conductedthe
fortheme " Preparing our Youthsenhance
at Mt. Granby in collaboration with
some
Currently studying at Harding University in Seacey, AK
Better Tomorrow." There were
three
- for
in asupport
of the other church
- the ladies detailing their role
. Email alipipe@hotmail.com
all
ing their husbands and leaders speakers
and for and two classes that were
es of Christ in
Portsmouth-Dominica
conducted by the youths themselves.
Romain...age 18, is seeking a Christian
WendellThe
youths on dealing with the modern
Grenada, Bro.
day anger.
climaxed with a concert thatfriend,
show someone who will help enhance his
promiscuity and controlling their
Murchisson of C.O.C.
Christianity...faithful member for 8years....worship
their talents.
Arima and members Bible studies were conducted incased
the Mt.
with the Church of Christ at Portsmouth, Dominica.
November, about one hundred Email: Princed39@Hotmail.com
of his family (Sis.
Granby areas targeting the lostInand
Georgetown
in St.- Guyana
to fifty of them met by a riverside
Dessiann, Daniellaerring brethren were encouragedand
Odessa Morgan.....age 28 is seeking to correspond
Mary for an event called River with
Bash
. This
and Stephan), Bro.return.
other Christian singles....worship with the Church
took
of Christ at Ruimveldt in Georgetown, Guyana. Email:
Despite
a hectic schedule time
wasthe form of fellowship, consecration
Terrance Griffith (Joey) and sister
Jillian
what in Jamaica is popularlyOdact@Hotmail.com
called
made to see some of the islandsand
scenic
Browne of Chaguanas C.O.C. conducted
Castries - St. Lucia
running boat or cooking.
spots
a seminar on Christian Leadership
on as we were treated to Grenadian
JAMES SOLOMON: Age 20 yrs old Male, Address: P.O.
They have
planned what they are Box
calling
406, Castries, St Lucia. W.I. Email Address:
to
the island during the period of hospitality by the brethren. Thanks
Hobbies: All sports.
Solomon16@hotmail.com,
evangelink for January. They will
spend
Brother and Sister Thomas and their
November 16 to 23, 2003.
Phone: 1 758 450 1835. Worships at Church of Christ
the last Saturday in January with
the
children,
Bro. Anthony from Concorde,
Lectures were held daily at the
Mt.
at Castries.
Church in Mandeville, distributing
Erinflyers
- Trinidad
Brother
Shawn of Old Western Hall,
Granby church building and at- the
com
Age 24 yrs old Male, Address: 51/4 mm.
JOEL JACK:
in a street meeting
in the
Brother Neptune of St. Georges and
and culminating
to
munity center.
Buenos Ayres, Erin. Trinidad. W. I. Email Address:
night.
all those to many to mention who
Some of the topics lectured were:
Warrior_jj@hotmail.com,
by thePhone: 1 868 771 0800. Worships at Church of Christ
worked to make this lectureship
- Great
a sucthings are being done
What is a leader; Role of the leader;
Point Fortin.
youths here in Jamaica. May God
- at
contin
and for your kind hospitality.
Leaders in God s church; Quality
- cess
leader
Point
Fortin - Trinidad
ue to bless them.
M. Alexis
ship; Quality Management; Church
dis
RENNIE ALEXANDER: Age: 22 yrs old Male. Address:
Eddie Fisher
#249 14th St. Techier, Point Fortin, Trinidad. W.I.
Submitted by Eon Crichlow
cipline; The role and function of the

Singles

Email Address: d_ren_646@hotmail.com, Hobbies:

computer games and movies.
Phone: 1 868 648 4030. Worships at Church of Christ
at Point Fortin.

Church of Christ at Marsalis Shares

St. Peters - St. Kitts

HAZEL: Age: 19yrs old. Address: Upper

Church of Christ at Marsalis shares its experience with the Churches ofPETTRA
Christ
Monkey
Hill, St.in
Peters, St. Kitts. W.I. Hobbies:
singing, netball, reading. Email address:
The Caribbean on the success of their 2nd Annual Community Health Fair
(P_ZA83@hotmail.com) Worships at Sandy Point

up non-members for free Bible- corre

agencies have money available set
Church of Christ
On November 15, 2003, the church
spondence
courses
and
home
Bible
aside
for
programs
like
this
for
church
of Christ at Marsalis Avenue located in
Conaree
- St. Kitts
studies.
es
or
other
community
providers.
Dallas, Texas conducted a one- day com
KERISA
FEDERON: Age: 18 yrs old. Address: Conaree
The
benevolent
department
of
the
Sister
Beverly
Morgan
who
works
for
munity health fair on the grounds of the
Village, Paradise Road, St. Kitts. Hobbies: meeting
congregation
set up the tables and
the Veteran Hospital used the- equip
people. Worships at sandy Point Church of Christ.
church building with an objective
to
rooms
for
each
medical
service
and
pro
ment
from
the
hospital.
Sister
Harden
reach people in the community with the
used heratnursing equipment to- adminis
Kingstown - St. Vincent
gospel of Christ. However, theyvided
were breakfast for the early arrivals
ELISE PRESCOD: Age: 30 yrs old. Address: Church of
8:30am.
tered
blood
pressure.
Brother
Howard
concern with the healthcare needs of
Christ, Kingstown, St. Vincent. W.I. Hobbies: tennis,
Aldrige,
a
pharmacist
did
phasuesitical
the members and non-members with
basketball, reading.
How Did They
Address: pressie107@hotmail.com
counseling to people who broughtEmail
their
no insurance, health disparities, the
Organized?
medications
and
were
concerned
of
side
elderly and those who do not find time
Brenda McAfee, a certified social
- effects.
work
Scarborough - Tobago
to visit their doctors.
MICHAEL A.T. STEWART: Age: 41 yrs, Address: P.O.
er
with
the
help
of
Sharan
Davis
and
The fair was consisted of Parkland
Church members volunteered their
Box 386 Scarborough, Tobago W.I. Worship with the
Beverly
Morgan
first
researched
the
of Christ @ Mt. Pleasant, Hobbies: fishing,
Memorial Hospital who provided
time for this effort. However, Church
college
scuba diving, meeting people & reading.
community
to
see
what
services
is
Mammogram Screening for people of 35
students were able to come and work
Email: to
mats@tstt.net.tt, Phone: 1 868 688 5363
needed and available. They consulted
years of age and older; Methodist
meet their college community volunteer
Hospital who provided Prostate the health facilities in their proximity
Dutch St. Marteen
agencies sent their
that many of the credit
health hours. Health
Norla Leblanc: Age: 22 yrs, Member of the church of
Screening for men who are afraidand
to discovered
see
employees
and were paid for their
- Christ
regat Colebay, St. Marteen
departments
offer
free
services,
give
their doctors; Dallas County Health
ulartowork time.
grants
to
non-profit
organizations
Department provided Flu Shots for a
Note
You Organized A (This section Special
- Before
ser
is dedicated for Christian Singles in the
nominal fee of $15.00; Baylor provide free community outreach
vices. Brenda said, that the major
Health Fair
: Research the commu
- Lord s Church to share their spiritual -life and commu
University Hospital provided Breast
nicate with other Christian singles in the Caribbean).
research
was
done
by
calling
facilities
nity to see the needs. Form a- commit
Cancer Assessment, Cholesterol
- aware
listed
in
the
Community
Health
Guide
tee to do the research. Call the local
ness, Diabetes Screening and
by the or hospitals. Include registration
table for tracking
- each per
someone
Education, Sickle Cell Testing, which
Blood is a Directory of Servicesagencies
Community
Counsel
of
Greater
Dallas.
son
who
attends
the
fair
and
who
are
from an agency, especially if you want
Pressure Screening and Education, and
They
visited
the
various
agencies
in
non-members.
Inform
people
of
the
someone who is specialize in areas such
Texas Dental provided Dental Higene
nextfrom
annual health fair. After the Kfair,
awareness. The American Heart the community and let them know as glocoma, eye care, etc. Start
C
Y
about
the
health
fair
at
the
church.
sendfor
each attendee a thank you card.
the church to see who are capable
Association was not there, but they
M
They
attended
other
community
health
mission and goal is to develop a
donated education pamphlets. The
some of these tasks. Call peopleThe
from
fairs
and
asked
for
assistance
to
come
healthy
mind to capture a healthy spirit.
assistant ministers were there signing
community
to see if they can be
and exhibit at their fair. She the
said,
some
Calvin

your land for good. For the Lord will

again rejoice over you for good as He
rejoiced over your fathers, if you obey
the voice of the Lord your God, to keep
His commandments and His statutes
which are written in this Book of the
by
By Charles Box
Law,
and
if
you
turn
to
the
Lord
your
"If then you were raised with Christ,
Bev. Sinclair from the Church of Christ at Montego Bay
seek those things God with all your heart and with all your
K
which are above, soul." (Deuteronomy 30:9-10.)
Christians, and by christians I mean members
of the Y
C
where Christ is,- sit If you will serve the Lord He will do
Lords church, for the most part shun false doctrine
- andM have noth
ting at the right you
handgood. Repentance and reformation
brings plenty, peace, and prosperity.
of God. Set your mind
ing to do with denominations. We would certainly not be seen in the
Those who have revolted against God
on things above, not
congregation of those religious groups, and we will tear down their
on things on the must return to Him. If the rebellious
return
to God and do His works,false
they doctrine with the pure word of God. In fact, it would appear
earth. For you died, and your- life
is hid
shall be restored to a state ofthat
honorchristians
and
generally believe that the only sin, or at least the
den with Christ in God. When Christ
happiness.
biggest
sin,
is
to be fooled into denominationalism.
who is our life appears, then you also
SET
YOUR
MIND
ON
CHRIST
.
will appear with Him in glory."
But while we make sure we plug every hole
in false -doc
Christ is your life. To enter Christ and
(Colossians 3:1-4.)
we pay scant attention to the sins we commit daily, which will
His service we must die to selftrine,
and
While the set of the sail determines
surely
like Jesus, our perfect example.keep us out of Heaven. We may believe we are living lives
the direction of the ship it is become
even more
The world
but are so Holy and perfect, until we begin to notice what the word
true that the set of mind determines
the makes us alive to sinwhich
dead
to
God.
Christ
makes
us
alive
to requires of us.
of
God
direction of life. Your mind must give
God
but
dead
to
sin.
Happiness
and
your life a heavenly direction. "For as he
We frown at fornication and choke over adulter
y, but a
lasting
thinks in his heart, so is he. Eat
and joy comes from making Christ
little lie is no big thing. We tear down homosexuality but gossiping
your life.
drink! he says to you, but his heart
is
we do not even notice, until we are the victim. We throw daggers at
Will you not accept Gods wonderful
not with you." (Proverbs 23:7.)
news that Christ died for your drinking
sins and and reveling, but forsaking the assembly is definitely not
SET YOUR MIND ON HEAVEN.
be
baptized
for
the
remission
of
sins?toA keep us out of Heaven. As for visiting the poor and sick and
going
"The Lord your God will make you
person
has
not
been
united
with
Christ
abound in all the work of your hand, in
giving to those in need - we just do not have the time to do any vis
until he of
is baptized in the likeness of
the fruit of your body, in the increase
iting because of our hectic schedules...and God knows I just dont
Jesus
your livestock, and in the produce
of death, burial and resurrection.
earn enough to share with anyone.
(Romans 6:3-6.)

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Telling others about Christ is the preachers

, after
job
all,
he is being paid to do so; and just because my good friend left the
church, this does not mean that I must stop being his closest
An Historically Black College buddy...how else am I going to win him back? Plus, God knows that
it is not possible to love everyone the same, or even to love some
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people at all, so I cannot give up my friend.
Accredited by the Southern Association The bottom line - we are puffed up with our
. We
sins
hug
of Colleges and Schools
and caress our faults and become self-righteous christians, and we
better believe that Hell will surely be where we spend eternity, just
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like those who never obeyed (II Thes. 1:6) if we do not repent.
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will
Godnot turn a blind
at
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eye on our disobedience and accept our form of righteousness
- Rom
C
Y
10:1-3; Acts 17:30-31. We must repent and do the works that God
require of us, if we ever plan to make it into Heaven. M God tells us
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When we look at the life of and
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March 28th - April 2nd , 2004CARIBBEAN

60th Annual Lectureship

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LECTURESHIP
2004
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