My latest trip to St. Lucia followed the visit of Brother Martin and Sister Lois Webster in January and lasted from March 17 to April 24 of this year. The two high points of my trip were the visit of Brother Tony and Sister Lola Puim, of the Cambridge, Ontario, Ecclesia, and the baptism of Sister Nasha Louis. continue reading

We no sooner arrived at the Mission Apt., than to be met by our landlady’s helpers telling us that she had just died. Doris Bailey was 97 and had been failing for some weeks. This was not surprising since she’d been ill for a while. Owing to family constraints, the funeral would not be until 7th February, and Linkman, Bro. Mike LeDuke, asked if we could stay an additional week to represent the Christadelphians on that occasion. We were able to move our flight and we got to know Doris’ niece, Ruth McFarlane quite well as she came quite often to sort things out and prepare the house for the reception following the funeral service at the Methodist church in Castries. continue reading

I was met at Hewanorra International Airport by our long-time contact and driver, Keith Philipp, on the afternoon of October 29th and arrived at the Mission House about 5:00 p.m. Keith and visiting missionaries always have stimulating Bible discussions during the 90-minute ride from the airport to the Mission House. continue reading