News from the
Mission Field

Sis. Annette is missed greatly in Jamaica and by many in different parts of the world.  She fell asleep in the Lord on Sunday, April 5, 2015 at the age of 44.  She was a life-long member of the May Pen Ecclesia in Jamaica.  Her parents are Brother Melvin and Sister Gerzel Gordon of the same ecclesia, as is her husband Brother Patrick Johnson.  Patrick and Annette have 3 children – Kharma 15, Nogomo 13 and Akilah 7 (see attached family photo taken early this year). continue reading

It was a long, dark drive to the camp site at Bishop Swaby Camp in Negril, nonetheless we enjoyed the long journey as we were eager to ‘meet and greet’ once again with youths from across the island. The secluded venue was perfect for getting away from it all, on order to spend time learning about the Word of God as well as enjoying the company of each other and the natural environment. continue reading

As had been announced, the Ecuador ecclesia celebrated its 7th annual Bible School this last February, gathering together brethren and sisters from this country with others from North, Central and South America. Taking advantage of the Carnaval 4-day weekend, the South American ecclesia took on the teachings of Revelation chapters 2 and 3, along with the books of the Kings of Israel and Judah. continue reading

It was indeed a pleasure to speak at the year-end bible school, where approx. 20 members and young people from Ecclesias around Jamaica met at the Kendal Camp and Conference Centre in Manchester. The theme was extracted from the teachings of the Apostle Paul in regards to what does God require of us and leading up to the various roles of each member and Reflection Time. The setting could not be more comfortable, 80 breezy degrees during the day and a cool 70 at night. continue reading

As we read the many wonderful reports and articles written for the Bible Missionary Magazine, we realize there are so many brethren and sisters who are in such difficult circumstances, but our Heavenly Father is caring for them and guiding their lives in a way that is beyond our comprehension. God’s care is evident through life changing events helps us to realize how much we all need the Lord in our lives. continue reading

In early October I went to Haiti to visit Gironald Julien, a friend I have known since 2010. Our paths would not normally have crossed except for the fact that Gironald, along with his wife Esther, had travelled to Ecuador in 2010 as refugees in the aftermath of the devastating earthquake of 200X that left so many homeless. My family and I spent a few months in Ecuador during 2010/2011 and were introduced to Gironald and Esther, who were renting a room from the grandparents of my wife Maribel. continue reading

The CBMA/CBMC have been in contact with ACBM since the Cyclone Pam tragedy, and have committed $20,000 AUD of existing relief funds to Australia to help with relief efforts.  If your ecclesia would like to help to replenish our relief funds, or to donate additional funds, please do so via the CBMA/CBMC website at https://cbma.net/help/donations. continue reading

It’s hot and humid, you’re in a hall with basic facilities miles from the closest ‘civilization’. You’re suffering from lack of sleep and surrounded by arguments. You’re probed with the most obscure Bible questions and you’re here for a week of spiritual stimulation surrounded by laughter, shouting, challenges and friendship. Welcome to Guyana Youth Camp! continue reading