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ELDER GIFTON V. WALLACE-KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Elder Gifton V. Wallace has been a preacher since his second year of conversion, and his desire to “rightly divide the word of truth” led him to obtain a Diploma in Theology and a Bachelor of Arts in Theology. He served as a District Elder for the Fire Baptized Holiness Church of God and responded to a prayerful and prophetic call to pioneer Kairos Ministries International, a Wholistic, Evangelical Ministry that represents Jesus’s development in St. Luke 2:52 and the practice of the Apostolic church in Acts 2:42. He believes in ministry outside the pulpit and has served in various community programs, including mentorship and restorative justice. His ministry has taken him to many countries, and he lives by the motto “where God guides He provides” and Nehemiah 8:10 “The joy of The Lord is my strength”.
Lady Heather Taylor grew up in church and accepted the Lord at a young age but started walking closely with Him in her twenties. She believes that touching lives positively is the essence of her journey and encourages others to change course if they haven’t been able to do so. She writes devotionals and focuses on being Christlike rather than criticizing others. Lady Heather Taylor also believes If Christendom were a body of only sincere, conscientious Christlike disciples and not Christians all would be well but ...that’s not realistic...
“Don’t criticize, just choose to be Christlike.”
Reverend Marylin Welsh- Intercessor
Reverend Marylin Welsh is a devoted Christian who got saved at 14 and grew up serving in her father’s church in Portland. She eventually became the Pastor in charge of the Jamaica Bible Church in Rose Hill, Portland. Her service to the church includes being the church’s secretary, Sunday School superintendent, teacher, President of the Youth Department, and overseeing the church’s literacy program. She is also a member of the national Executive Council, Chairman of the Nominating Committee, Chairman of the Board of Examiners, and Vice-Chairman of the national Family Ministries. Alongside her pastoral work, Welsh is an educator who has contributed almost 30 years to the education system, graduating from Mico Teachers’ College, the University of the West Indies with a Bachelor’s Degree in Educational Administration and a Masters in Literacy Instruction. She recently published a literacy workbook titled “Literacy Concepts: Learning the Short Vowels”. She is married to Deacon Isaac Welsh and has four sons. Rev. Welsh lives a practical and upright Christian life aligned with the word of God, generating new ideas and empowering others to achieve their dreams.
Omar Everton Mattis is a social worker and victim services officer for the Ministry of Justice, where he provides emotional and psychological support to crime victims. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in social work from the Northern Caribbean University and is pursuing an MBA at the University of the People in California. Omar is also a devoted Christian and serves as a minister at the Full Life Deliverance Ministries. Along with his colleagues, he launched the Help Initiative for Men (H.I.M) program in early 2023 to help Jamaican men overcome challenges and fulfill their potential. Omar is married to Anne Marie, and together they have one son, Elijah.
“I create avenues for youth to connect with God.”
Kavan Allen is a youth pastor, philanthropist, author, and marriage coach. He has a contagious personality that endears him to many, young and old alike. Since the age of six, Kavan has been preaching in different churches and age groups across Jamaica, and he is presently the Youth Pastor at Fellowship Tabernacle in Kingston. Kavan left his banking career to create avenues for youth to connect with God through outreach, holistic transformation, and advocacy. He is the founder of Revolution Ministries, an organization that uses a multi-faceted approach to empower youth with the message of “love.” Kavan is also an author and plays the role of CEO in the Jamaican luxury fashion brand “House of C Lay,” which he founded with his wife Keisha. Together, they assist soon-to-be-married and married couples navigate marriage through their unique coaching program (2Becomel Marriage). Kavan is a proud father of three beautiful daughters, making him an inspiring figure who strives to create a better world for everyone.
Lady Heather Taylor-Intercessor
Omar Everton Mattis-Intercessor
Kavan Allen - Intercession
Prayer Breakfast Programme
Facilitators: Bishop Dr. Dunbar and LMD Sheena-Kay Sinclair
A Time of Praise………………… Mrs. Jodi Kaye Myles
Opening Remarks ………………… Bishop Dr. Carla Dunbar
Opening Prayer ………………………… Minister Paula Muirhead LTMI
Welcome & Recognition ………………… LMD Sheena-Kay Sinclair BREAKFAST
Ministry in Dance ……………….. Life of Praise Creative Group
CDMI Mission and Vision ……………….. Lady Candace McGibbon, Junior
Partnership Development & Marketing Assistant
LTMI’s 2nd Anniversary Video
Musical Intercession.............................. Mr. Carey Sayles
1st Reading Jeremiah 31: 15 - 17 …………… Sir David Welsh
Ministry in Sign Language…………….Life Kids
Intercession for the Children ..........Pastor Kavon Allen
2nd Reading Acts 9: 36 - 42 …………….. Lady Susan Peart
Musical Intercession ………….. Mrs. Jodi Kaye Myles
Intercession for Women .................................. Lady Heather Taylor
Introduction of Guest Speaker ………….. Deaconess Elaine Desgoutte
Musical Intercession……................ Mr. Carey Sayles
Guest Speaker .................................. Rev. Gifton Wallace
Musical Intercession …………… Mrs. Jodi Kaye Myles
3rd Reading Genesis 2: 26 - 28 ………………… Deacon David Taylor
Intercession for Men ........................ Minister Omar Mattis
Musical Intercession ……………….. Carey Sayles
Testimonial ………………… Love Gives Recipients – Ms. Latanya Smith
4th Reading 1 Peter 3: 1 & 7 ………….. Mr & Mrs Williams
Intercession for Marriages ………………… Rev Marilyn Welsh
Musical Intercession ………….. Carey Sayles & Jody-Kaye Myles
Sacrificial Appeal ………….. Bishop Valentine Rodney
Prayer of Thanksgiving ………….. Bishop Phillips Smith (Bowden Hill COGOP)
Vote of Thanks ….............. Lay Min. Keniesha Dunbar-Welsh
Closing Remarks ….............. Bishop Dr. Carla Dunbar
National Anthem
Profile of Bishop Dr. Carla Dunbar, JP.Carla A. Dunbar, a Kingstonian by birth; immigrated to the Parish of Portland at age eleven (11) where she got married and later accepted the Lord on the 20th of February 1994. She subsequently served the Church of God of Prophecy for 21 years as Senior Pastor and National Family Life Director. She now serves as founding Bishop of Life Temple Ministries International located in Temple Hall, St Andrew. She is happily married to Mr. Canute Dunbar, a union which has produced four children, two girls and two boys. The couple now celebrates 44 years together and the posterity of ten (10) beautiful grandchildren. Bishop Dr. Carla Dunbar holds a BA. Theology, a MA. Counselling Psychology, a PhD in Marriage & Family Therapy, and is a Licensed Sex Therapist. She is also a Certified Professional Life Coach and Media Consultant.
She is the Director of Carla Dunbar Ministries International and Principal Director of the Grow Your Marriage Academy and Ministry (GYMA, GYMM) and Counselling Care with offices in Kingston, Mandeville, Montego Bay and Ochio Rios. Her Counselling service is further extended to the Caribbean diaspora via Online Platforms. She serves the country as a Justice of the Peace in the parish of St Andrew and is also the Co-chair for the Kingston and St. Andrew Parish Consultative Committee (PCC) for Domestic Violence.
Bishop Dr. Carla Dunbar is the Author of three (3) books: 52Week Couples Devotional, “SEXCRIPTION: A Prescription for Sex”, and CHANGED…The Journey. Her passion for marriage and the family continues to propel her to fulfil her mantra of ‘Rebuilding Jamaica one marriage at a time”. She loves the Lord passionately and humbly enjoys helping persons resolve life’s issues. Her philosophy states “Anyone can create an impression but not everyone can create an impact.” She seeks always to impact by empowering.
WHAT’S HAPPENING WITH CDMI
Carla Dunbar Ministries International (CDMI), in continuing its quest to sustain and enhance marriage and family life in our nation, is hosting its eighth annual staging of our Raise the Standard Family Prayer Breakfast. Our theme this year is ‘Marriage: Built to Last’ (Mark 10:9), with our continued focus being strategic prayer for marriage and the family.
CDMI stages four flagship events each year – Love Gives (a pre-Valentine’s showcase whose proceeds meet the tangible need of an identified family); Raise the Standard Family Prayer Breakfast (where a family that has suffered PTSD is feted to a weekend getaway at one of
Jamaica’s finest resorts and also given continued psychosocial support); FRESHH (a foodinclusive breakfast party providing family recreation); and Sweet Escape (a family-enrichment retreat that provides not just a fun getaway, but empowerment and edutainment). All CDMI events are family-focused and intended to provide opportunities for families to bond, fellowship, and have good, clean fun.
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The GYM Ministry (GYMM) is a free supplement held every 4 th Sunday evening on the lawns of Temple Palm Gardens at 4 p.m. This free supplement caters to couples and marriage-minded singles as a date evening where they are treated to interactive marital discussions, exercises that stimulate thought, and scrumptious refreshment at absolutely no cost. Our main feature in the GYMM is the M&M – Marriage Maintenance nugget filled with wisdom and shared by our own Bishop Dr. Carla Dunbar or other invited resource personnel. GYMMites travel from across the island each month to flex their marriage muscles and partake of our GYMM offerings.
CDMI’s vision of “rebuilding Jamaica and our world one marriage, one family at a time” seeks the support of financial partners to help us in fulfilling our mantra. Partnership cards have been made available on your tables to make your pledges. We invite you to become a Friend of CDMI and help us in our bid to “restore marriages and change lives.” Welcome to our home, CDMI, and we thank you for standing with us and the whole host of Heaven as we continue to raise the standard of marriage and family at this, our eighth annual Family Prayer Breakfast.
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