JBUYD IMPACT: June 2017

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Volume 15, Issue 2

n From the Editor’s Desk

RevChef17 Roundup

The summer is back! Even though the month of May brought us rain and June marks the start of the hurricane season, we are not daunted. Why? We know Who holds the future and we know He has a plan for us (Jer. 29:11). Stop… Let us take a selfie… an introspection to see if we are mirroring Jesus. Will He be pleased and will we hear “Well done” when He returns? I encourage you, God’s chosen people, to be peacemakers as we work towards making this country the place to live, work and do business. Best regards, Marcel Clarke

What’s Inside? Selfie for Christ: Camps 2017

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A Moment with the Associate General Secretary

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...And As Always

The Right Angle

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To Your Spiritual Health

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In Your World

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Thy Kingdom Fun

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Make a Note

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Baptist Distinctives, part 1

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CONTRIBUTED: Lori-Ann Haye

A ‘culinary courtyard’ was the scene at the United Theological College of the West Indies (UTCWI) on Saturday, May 6, 2017. Despite the forecast of rain the chefs and their teams beamed with enthusiasm, the music kindled our ears, the performers warmed our hearts, the MC’s personality illuminated the premises and the patrons were as bright as midday sunlight. At Youth Conference 2016 a Fundraising Committee was tasked with organising events to help offset the expenses of the Department. Mindful of the Jamaica Baptist Union’s Mission to Haiti, it was decided to commit part of these proceeds to that initiative. In an effort to facilitate fun, food and fellowship, the Rev. Chef Cooking Competition was conceptualized; five pastors (two assistants each), mystery baskets and a pantry full of food ranging from potatoes to lollipops told the tale of the tapestry woven by threads of love which such an event represented. Rev. Kraig Deidrick (#RevChefBunitup) from the Torrington/Mount Carmel Charge of United Churches; Rev. Davewin Thomas (#RevChefPotato) from the

One of the lionfish meals prepared at RevChef17 Burchell Circuit of Baptist Churches; Rev. Devon Dick (#RevChef), JBU President/Pastor of the Boulevard Baptist Church; Rev. Astor Carlyle (#RevChefCookbook) from the Webster Memorial United Church; and Rev. O n e i l B r o w n (#RevChefFeedingtheFlock) from the Ebony Vale Baptist Church competed for the ultimate title of RevChef 2017. With the lionfish as the signature ingredient, they prepared gourmet-style dishes such as “Sorrel Infused Breadfruit and Potato-Breaded Lionfish with Coconut Sauce”, “Stuffed Lionfish with Crispy Fried Breadfuit and Sorrel Gravy”, and “Milo French Toast with Caribbean Fruits” among others. Round One ended with #RevChefBunitup being eliminated while #RevChefPotato was eliminated at the end of Round Two. #RevChef, #RevChefCookbook and (see RevChef17, page 2)


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