I returned to St. Lucia for three weeks this fall from October 20^th to November 10^th, and the work of “Ecclesial maintenance” continued. The majority of the work during this visit involved assisting the local brothers and sisters with Bible classes, exhortations and with a variety of personal issues and problems.  As an Ecclesia, we discussed the importance of personal witness, and the members agreed to try and interest their relatives, friends, and neighbours in Bible Classes in homes or at the Mission House. We also plan to have a campaign based on Bible Prophecy. However, not having an experienced couple residing in St. Lucia for six months to a year or more, follow-up of interested contacts generated by the campaign will be difficult. Having said that, the use of ZOOM for regular follow-up sessions may be a workable alternative although personal, face-to-face interaction is always preferable.

Bro. Benji, Sis. Lauretta, and Sis. Dawn in the kitchen helping with lunch

Brother Martin and Sister Lois Webster are planning to return to St. Lucia during the month of January 2025. During their visit and, God willing, my next stay we hope to lay the groundwork for a campaign during the fall. I hope to return in February or early March to continue the work and build some momentum towards effective witness on an individual basis and Ecclesially with the support of the CBMC. I will keep you posted on the progress towards our campaign goals.

Sis. Julie, Bro. Julian, Stan (a regular contact), and Bro. Gabriel after the meeting before lunch