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Volume 18, Issue 3 August 2020 Rejoice - A Godly Celebration
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wFrom the Editor’s Desk
M What’s Inside?
Celebrate, Jesus celebrate (x4)
The Pursuit of Happiness
He is risen, He is risen And He lives forevermore He is risen, He is risen Come on and celebrate The resurrection of our Lord Don Moen Worship With Don Moen
Do you have a reason to celebrate Jesus other than the fact that He is alive today? The fact that you are able to read this means you have your sight intact. There you go, there is one more reason to celebrate. There are many miracles happening around us daily. More than enough positives for us to focus on. Let not your heart be troubled with the ills of the world but put a smile on your face as God continues to take you through. Yours faithfully, Marcel Clarke
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The Pursuit of Love
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Where are they now? Natalie Holness
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Conversations with the President: Part II
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Mercy Rewrote My Life Tyrone Linton’s Testimony
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Celebrating the Miracles of Life
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Matthew 18v3
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No matter who we are, where we are, what situation we find
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ourselves in, we must praise God. Covid-19 has had a significant impact in the lives of everyone. Churches do not operate like they
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used to, schools are virtual and life as we know it has been changing at a rapid pace. Guess what, God does not change. Amid all the masks, sanitizers and protocols, God remains ever true and just. Let us celebrate God’s mercies as we try to adjust to this Covid
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LMeet our Writers Tamar Henry Barbican Baptist
Aneika White Orange Park Baptist
Sardia McIndoe Yallahs Baptist
Delano Mighty Giblatore Baptist
Christina Barrett Eltham Baptist
Alicia Clarke Grace (Oracabessa) Baptist Rejoice - A Godly Celebration
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The Pursuit of Happiness Contributed by Claudia Binns
Jesus said in John 16:33 “I have
will always see what our Father
words given to the ‘hopeless’ or
told you these things, so that in me
wants us to gain.
‘lost’ even a meal to the homeless.
When we fall in love with Jesus
Isaiah 12:6 says, “Shout aloud and
and
or
sing for joy, people of Zion, for
unbreakable bond with Him, we
great is the Holy One of Israel
realize that whatever season we
among you.” When we are going
are
through pain, hurt, or sorrow of
you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” These are solid words to live by during this stage of our lives. We
tend to have this misconception
build
that
connection
this world we should not carry on
that being saved means the end
as if we are hopeless. We
of a ‘hard’ and ‘struggling’
should instead connect to
life. We believe that life
the
gets easier. But God never
promised
Heavenly
that
and
life would be easy. He
that
our
Father
sees
knows
believe
said we ought to take
that
all
and
just
like
everything else, this too
up our cross and carry it
shall pass. For as scripture
daily and follow Him. Our
says there is a time for
crosses could be our pain,
everything.
hurt, neglect/rejection, loss of
God assures us that our joy is
loved ones etc. One might ask “Does this mean
experiencing in our lives there will
life is always going to be difficult
always be that sweet feeling
and that struggles will overwhelm
buried deep within our souls. This
us?”
Our
reflects in a smile we give on our
experiences always come with a
way to work. A handshake or wave
message, if we look closely, we
to our neighbour or encouraging
Definitely
hope
not.
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wrapped
up
in
knowing
and
believing in Him and not on anyone or anything else. He is the only Source of unspeakable joy. rejoice
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The Pursuit of Love Contributed by Lori-Ann O’Connor
Human beings were created to
The stage was set for the couples
love, with love, and by Love. We all
meeting each other
Marcel and Alicia
desire varying kinds of love from various
people
and
things
in
Natalie and Andre
varying ways. We caught up with three beautiful couples within the JBUYD, to get a better understanding of how they
They met at a JBUYD executive
view and experience love. Andre
meeting but became closer through
and Natalie Holness have been
an act of kindness with Alicia sharing
together for five years and married for four of those years. Marcel and Alicia Clarke, the newlyweds, have
been together for three years and married for one. Finally, Andre Alleyne and Shaneil Service have been together for two years and engaged for a little under a year.
They met at a gas station. “Andre offered to help put air in my car tyre
and
then
asked
for
my
number. After many refusals, I eventually gave him my second
some breadfruit with Marcel who was on a family trip. They have never stopped communicating since
then. Andre and Shaneil
phone number that I was not really using. He kept calling that day and I did not answer until the next day when he tried calling again. We
“Come let us go to the land of love
became friends from there.”
Where the love light shine so bright above…”
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are from St. Catherine Baptist
dates and
Association
family homes. We did many country
Youth
Arm
visiting
each other's
(SACABAYA). They became closer
trips, especially with
me being
through an annual parish youth
involved with JBUYD Executive at
retreat when Shaneil prayed for
the time. He traveled with me a lot
him in earnest. Now they are
and we also used those times to
looking forward to marriage.
bond”
The couples dished out some sound advice to youth looking to find love The Clarkes said, “When you love someone you will know. You do not have to run behind someone you love. Love is beyond the physical” The Holness’ told us, “pray about your relationship. Ensure this is the
Courtship and dating is a very
“…We will be so happy and free
will of God for you both and allow
important part of relationships
All your pains will let you be…”
Him to guide…”
Shaneil and Andre
Shaneil and Andre said, “WAIT! The
“The usual dating strategies never seem to work for us. There is not a lot of romantic dinners, and beach dates etc. It has been several ministry
activities,
praising
and
working together. So, it has been different & awesome”
Always show love to your partner Natalie’s love language is Acts of Service and she said, “I show Andre H that I love him by the things I do for him. In addition, we both show
love that God has reserved for you is special and it does not require any acts of exploration. He has set it aside for you alone so it can't be taken from you…”
love by spending quality time with each other. That definitely leads to
We
Alicia and Marcel
physical
blessings on these and all couples
“Ours was several back and forth
intimacy and keeps the love going”
within the JBUYD. It is our hope that
between St Mary and Manchester.
Marcel said, “Alicia ensures that I am
this sneak peek into their love
A 2 hour drive each time at least
well cared for. She reminds me that
stories will inspire us all as we love,
twice a month sometimes resulting
I am her king and she checks in on
be loved, and seek love knowing
in
at
me every day to ensure i am having
that God is love!
midnight or later. Then our courting
a great day. Only someone who
Song credit: “Land of Love” by Marcia
went digital since we were in two
loves you would wake up at 5am
Griffiths reach
different countries”
when I am running late to help me
Natalie and Andre
get a balanced meal”
“When we met, Andre was not a
For Shaneil it is Andre A’s random,
Christian and so I invited him to my
unexpected
church
sending flowers just because it's a
Marcel
reaching
where
he
home
eventually
accepted Christ and got baptized.
touch
acts,
which
for
brings
example
Wednesday.
He said he did it with his own conviction and not because he wanted to be with me. That sealed it for me. We started going on
“…You're gonna find that love is real By the feeling you feel…”
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pray
for
God’s
continued
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Where are they Now? Natalie Holness Contributed by Sardia McIndoe a Camp Counsellor and served
another great reason to attend
for a few years from about 2004 -
rally and bring the vibes and
2008. I enjoyed every camp,
energy with Peart Rose over the
meeting new people and being
years.
able to impact the lives of the
When
campers in my dorm as well as
Chairman and Immediate Past
overall. I also attended the youth
Chairman came in, I enjoyed
conference and rally over the
being on the different execs. It
years, they just could not miss
was
What capacities did you serve in
me as it was my opportunity to
people and travelling to the
for the JBUYD and at which
worship,
different parishes, whether it was
point(s)?
friends from Camp and enjoy the
for
I served as Treasurer during the
various
eliminations.
period 2013 – 2015. I then moved
became one of the main MCs for
marching
up the rankings to Chairman for
youth rally and this was just
from the JBU Conference Centre
IMPACT has been featuring some of our past presidents. We caught up with another one of our amazing presidents and long serving JBUYD Executive members, Natalie Holness. Here’s a snippet of the roles she was involved in as part of the JBUYD and what she’s been up to since active service at the National level:
fellowship, competitions.
see I
my then
the
great
roles
Treasurer,
meeting
different
visitation/invasion to
I
or
rally
remember
Duncans
Square
the period 2015 – 2017 and then
(Nutshell) and to Ocho Rios Town
Immediate Past Chairman with
from Ocho Rios Baptist Church on
responsibility for Promotions for
several occasions including when
the 2017 – 2019 term. However, I
I served on the JBUYD Executive
only served until May 2018 due to
(2013 – 2015 and 2015 – 2017).
migration.
This
What would you say were the
surrounding communities and we
most
impactful
were able to show our position as
moments you had as part of the
it relates to violence against
YD?
women and children as well as
memorable/
I
believe
impacted
the
spreading the gospel.
There are so many memorable been
I also enjoyed being at every
participating in the YD from my
General Assembly whether it was
days as a camper until I became
in Kingston or Montego Bay. It
moments.
I
have
was great seeing everyone and Rejoice - A Godly Celebration
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in
the
which you have been involved in
local church, at the parish level,
sessions and listening to the
(if any that is)?
as well as nationally so make use
captivating sermons. The annual
While being in active service in
of every opportunity.
YD trips to Paradise that were
the YD I was also active at my
If you could give one message
introduced in 2016 also provided
local church which was Mamby
of hope in this season to all
great
Park
those being affected by COVID-
fellowship
different
opportunities
Baptist
Church
until
I
and it was different from other
migrated to Canada in 2018. I was
19, what would it be?
gatherings as here we were able
part of the Praise Team, Prayer
to just have fun and fellowship all
Ecclesiastes 1:9 “What has been
Ministry, Youth/Senior Choir and
day, even as members of the
will be again, what has been done
Drama Ministry. In Canada, I am
executive.
Chef
will be again; there is nothing new
currently not as active at the
Competition was new in 2016
under the sun�. God is still in
church I attend. However, I do
with a repeat in 2017 and it surely
control,
participate in the Bible Study
left its mark as it was a joy to see
challenging or hopeless things
sessions and Prayer Meetings
pastors
might seem. This is not the first
held. I will be joining the Praise
exquisite dishes.
pandemic and it may not be the
Team once we return to regular
last. Keep trusting God to protect
Finally, as much as how I do not
services.
you and your family and continue
like attending meetings, I looked
Do
any
serving him and you will all rise
forward to the JBUYD meetings
encouragement to give to the
again. He is our deliverer and He
whether it was an Officers or
current and incoming members
will never leave us nor forsake us.
Executive meeting or even the
of the YD?
reach
The
Rev
competing,
making
JBU Executive meeting. There is just
something about
together
and
coming
planning
or
discussing impacting the lives of others through
ministry while
having fun doing so. To this day, the Baptist people that I have
worked with are the most hard working and creative people I have ever met and I have not regretted a day spent being a part of the Jamaica Baptist Union Youth Department.
you
have
Enjoy every moment as you serve in the various capacities. Learn what
you
can
and
remain
committed to the work of the Lord, you will be surprised at how the skills and knowledge gained come
in
handy.
It
can
be
challenging and discouraging at times, however, always trust God to carry you through and do not be afraid to ask for help when needed. Do not look at being a part of the YD Executive as work
Since leaving active service in
but look on it as ministry. So
the YD, what are some of the
many
other areas of Christian witness
impact the lives of others at your
opportunities
arise
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no
matter
how
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Celebration Makes a Difference Adapted from Newspring Church Devotionals
https://newspring.cc/devotionals/nehemiah-a-13-daydevotional/celebration-makes-a-difference
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The Bible in 90 Days
Can you find 30 minutes in a day to read the bible? Do you have a
Scripture Reading: Nehemiah 12
desire to read the Bible from cover
Jerusalem’s wall was finished in 52 days. Amazing! Nehemiah made plans
to cover? Well here is a Bible
to celebrate. Nehemiah passed out assignments, organized the people,
reading plan that has you doing it in
and oversaw every aspect of the celebration. Nehemiah took the
90 days with two grace days. Are
celebration as seriously as he took the building of the wall because he
you ready for the challenge?
knew celebration was the final step of the project. Romans 11:36 says, “For from him and through him and for him are all things.” Nehemiah realized the building project started with God, was sustained by God, and was for God. Celebration reminds us that every success happens by the grace of God.
Celebration reminds us that every success happens by the grace of God.
No matter what we are doing, thankfulness is not an add-on activity. Gratitude to God for all that He has done removes pride and opens the door to future blessings. Without thanksgiving, we would forget what is tremendously important. When we stop remembering God, we allow an unhealthy and false independence to grow. We begin to think we did it. And before we know it, we have removed God from our decision-making process.
Our ability to make a difference is a direct result of Jesus’ work in us. All of our success is from Him, through Him, and for Him. So, why wouldn’t we approach our victories with celebration and thanksgiving? reach
Week 1 Genesis 1 – Exodus 40 Week 2 Leviticus 1 – Deuteronomy 23:11 Week 3 Deuteronomy 23:12 – 1 Samuel 28:19 Week 4 1 Samuel 28:20 – 2 Kings 25 Week 5 1 Chronicles 1 – Nehemiah 13:14 Week 6 Nehemiah 13:15 – Psalm 89:13 Week 7 Psalm 89:14 – Isaiah 13 Week 8 Isaiah 14 – Jeremiah 33:22 Week 9 Jeremiah 33:23 – Daniel 8 Week 10 Daniel 9 – Matthew 26:56 Week 11 Matthew 26:57 – Acts 6:7 Week 12 Acts 6:8 – Philemon Week 13 Hebrews 1 – Revelation 22
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Conversations With the President Part 2 Contributed by Aneika White commitments.
Also,
the
re-
for a discussion. In part 2, we spoke
process,
of Jesus Christ.
of
confidence
in
and
rapidly changing times.
IMPACT team caught up with him
the
lives the Kitson Town Circuit of Baptist
Jamaica Baptist Union (JBU). The
in
faithfully carries out the mandate
obedience to the Word in these
installed as the president of the
and
covenanting among ourselves to
Rev. Norva Rodney is the pastor for Churches. He has been elected and
mission
Provision
is
made
for
youth
involvement from the very outset.
During the first two years of this
The JBU Steering Committee is
decade,
the committee tasked with the
we
intend
as
a
denomination, to give expression
responsibility
to
discerning,
the
decadal
theme
by
of
visioning,
interpreting
and
reaffirming our identity in Christ.
chartering the mission of God
We are doing so as a part of our
through the church. They do so in
thrust
in
ways which are consistent with the
rediscovering the difference that
real and perceived needs of the
What are your plans for the
Christ’s claims upon our lives
times. The Youth Department, just
Union?
make in an era of individualism,
like the Women’s Federation and
identity
the Brotherhood, has a seat on the
to him about his plans for the JBU, and how can we the youth be a part of it.. Read it below.
The plans I have for the Union are consistent with the shared vision
to
lead
the
confusion
way
and
moral
relativism.
Steering Committee. Neither the
which we as God’s people have
How can the Youth be a part of
been
the plans and are there ways in
discerning
through
and
together.
working As
per
which the youth can become
convention, we sought to unpack
more involved in reaching the
aspects of this plan during our
wider congregation?
recently concluded Assembly.
Department helped
nor
when
the
Union
the
representative’s
is
youth
chair
is
consistently unoccupied when the discussions and deliberations are carried out, with no input by the
We value the role and function of
department
Our intentions are captured in the
the youth department in the life
meetings. That is something which
decadal
2020-2030,
and witness of our beloved Union
must be corrected and so I am
“Keeping Faith with the Word in an
and celebrate your interest in this
using this opportunity to urge the
Ever-changing World”. You will
regard. Having said that though,
youth
agree with me that several things
we see signs which communicate
effective
are implied in this theme, inclusive
a need for members of the youth
Steering Committee meetings.
of a repositioning of the Word of
department to have a proper
God to the centre of our missional
understanding of how the JBU
understanding
organizes
theme,
and
spiritual
in
pursuit
of
God’s
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leadership
scheduled
to
representation
ensure at
the
There are many ways in which youth can continue to be involved in
reaching
the
wider
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congregation. However, pursuant
demonstrate sacrificial love for
to consistent engagement, I see a
God and the people of God in
need for a clear understanding of
God’s world? And you will agree
the philosophy which informs the
that
life and witness of the youth
necessity commit you as young
department. In other words, why
adults to focus also on the well-
does the Youth department exist?
being of others.
What is the main motive for your
such
conviction
will
of
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Take the Challenge Contributed by Christina Barrett
Smile awhile and give your face a rest
So we commend the youth for
Often times the pressures and
their ministry efforts over the years
things of this world can contribute
and invite them at this time to
to much anxiety and stress in our
make
needful
daily lives. When we stop to think
From my observation, most youth
programme in Christian Education
about all the things that are going
related
engagements
to be rolled out soon as a part of
wrong or all the problems we may
these days are largely inwardly
the mission to aid in the reaffirming
be facing at school, at work, with
focused. And while that, in and of
of our identity. A commitment to
our families, with our finances or in
itself is not wrong, it ought not to
Christian Education can help our
our
remain there. God in Christ has
youth leaders to learn again how to
become so hopeless that our faces
called all of us to become and to
become more like Christ and assist
begin
be his disciples. But how will the
them in reconnecting with some
worries and sorrows. So much so
world
that we sometimes forget to SMILE.
ministry
engagements?
Is
it
Fellowship? Is it Mission? What is it?
ministry
know
disciples? Is
that it
of
a
are
his
unique features of our Baptist
when
we
identity. renew
we
not
much
relationships; to
shadow
our these
hearts fears,
The reality is life is hard. It will come with
problems,
trials,
and
tribulations. However, we can still smile despite these things because there is a God; the one and true living God who loves us and is faithful to His promises. He promises to never leave us nor forsake us, He
promises that in Him we can find peace. He promises that He will strengthen and help us. So, what will you give your face rest from today? “In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” John 16:33 reach
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Mercy Rewrote My Life Tyrone Linton’s Testimony Crime and violence is a clear and
attention to what was happening
ever present danger to all walks of
as we continued uphill. As we
life. It is not impartial to Christians .
approached
In this issue of IMPACT we hear
where his mother lived I noticed
from Tyrone who has had a first
something weird. People were
hand experience in being caught
standing
in the middle of a gang war. .
communities we passed through
In 2017 I went to live in Montego Bay because of work. While living there I encountered many struggles,
hunger,
depression
and oppression. None of those struggles could be compared to
that night when I literally stared death in the face. I recall one night when my house mate told me he was going by his mother to get some washed clothes as his mother did his laundry. I decided to tag along. On our journey up I was sharing with him how good God was and how His mercy caused me to be where I am today. Little did I know that
on
the
the
community
road.
The
before were ghost towns; not a creature in sight when compared to this one. As we got closer I noticed that these people were of different ages, the youngest looking to be about ten (10) or in the early teens and the oldest between sixty-five to seventy (65 -70) years old. Everyone had a gun. Being a country boy I was not accustomed to this kind of thing so I had a look of panic on my face. As we approached the group, they all “cranked the guns up” and pointed them in the direction of the car. My heart fell
flat to the ground and even
shoot
even
me
mother
if
anybody is seen outside enuh cause we have war with the other community”. As he finished his statement shots were fired from the other community and they returned fire. My friend and I were now caught in the middle. I was beyond terrified.
though the air conditioning unit
We were instructed by the men
was on, I was sweating all over.
to run inside an old abandoned
My friend stopped and they
building next to them and lay flat
As we continued, I noticed the
signaled him to turn his lights off
until it was over. I was so scared. I
atmosphere started to get tense.
and he did. The don approached
felt like every bullet passed right
My hand was hanging outside
and said, “Teacher a you?” “Oh!”
next to me. While lying on the
the car and my friend told me to
“Yuh nuh know seh wen yah
ground I noticed that there were
put my hand inside and he rolled
come up this way yuh fi use
several guns on the ground next
the window up. I didn’t pay much
some kinda signal?” “Mi order fi
to me, so many that if I wanted to
God was preparing to again grant me His mercy that very hour.
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help in the fight I could. I laid
to ensure that we were safe. He
there with a million and one
said
thoughts running through my
knowledge, that man cared for no
mind. I felt like my life was
one, not even his own mother. I
coming to a close and I was
just want you to know that mercy
going to make the news headline
rewrote my life. God used the
the next day. I started praying in
least
my heart and softly breathed out
assigned bodyguards. Surely God
the words, “I shall not die, but live
encamped round about me that
because surely goodness and
night. rejoice
that
based
expected
on
person
his
plus
mercy shall follow me.” I started to remind God of His promises to never leave me nor forsake me and His promise to be with me in my going out and coming in. I just prayed and when I was through
Israel and New Breed
Chorus Rejoice in the Lord always And again I say, and again I say Rejoice in the Lord always And again I say, and again I say Rejoice
Verse Come bless the Lord, come bless the Lord Draw near to worship Christ the Lord And bless His name, His Holy name Declaring He is good (repeat) Hook O that men would praise Him O that men would praise Him (Chorus then verse)
the shots seized. The don himself came and got us.
He drove my friend’s car and
Bridge O that men would praise His name Praise His name to the ends of the earth (x3) And again I say... (Chorus x4)
assigned one car to go before us and another behind. He took us to safety and ensured we were not harmed then he left. My friend was shocked that the don wanted
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Stay Healthy - Reducing Unhealthy Spiritual Distance Contributed by Alicia Clarke
All this talk of ‘new normal’ and ‘physical distancing’ is not only a present reality for the world in general but also for Christians and the church. Though it is good to stay physically healthy what can we say about our spiritual health? “Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together,” Heb. 10:25 For the active believer, this time could have not come sooner. The prospects of longer hours of sleep on a Sunday morning, not attending youth and young adult meetings etc. seems like a nice trade in for staying home and singing the Lazy Song by Bruno Mars. The Bible however urges us to stick close to other believers. But how can we do that during this time? Our social media pages are flooded with opportunities to worship and fellowship with our Christian brothers and sisters. Let us therefore eagerly commit to individual and corporate ‘closet time’ with the Lord and fellow believers. renew Rejoice - A Godly Celebration
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Celebrating the Miracles of Life Contributed by Tamar Henry Gratitude is born in the hearts that
14, one of the reasons why the
Establish your Position in the
take time to count up past mercies
Israelites received punishment is
Gap
They are the charming gardeners
because they lost sight of the
If you get lost in the middle, look
who make our souls blossom. –
blessing of freedom from the
back at all he has brought you
Charles Jefferson
Egyptians. They also were quick
through and the miracles He has
to forget the miracle of the
performed.
Despair,
depression,
and
a
seemingly impossible situation is something that has the potential to suffocate you if you allow it. However, we have an anchor that keeps the soul, this anchor is Jesus, otherwise known as the
source miracles
of
our are
hope.
Today,
treated
as
parting of the Red Sea. Their hearts shifted from hearts of gratitude and they began to grumble and ask to be returned
as
necessary.
process.
gives stability to the Christian life.
Hopelessness
presents
itself
that we put on God. “For nothing
ourselves
is impossible with God." Luke 1:37
faithfulness of God.
The reason we are unable to see
I am going to share the ways to
the miracles in our life and
celebrate in the middle and hold
celebrate them is that we do not
on to hope that is Jesus:
minds focused on the fact that
times
soul (Hebrews 6:19), because it
the promises of God and affirm
our ears. Gratitude keeps our
many
to celebrate in the middle of the
times, but these are limitations
starving the lies of the enemy in
as
“Hope is called the anchor of the
when we forget to dig deep into
position of our heart is critical to
Repeat
to Egypt. They did not know how
something only found in Bible
have an attitude of gratitude. The
Reaffirm through Repetition
in the
nature
and
But hope is not simply a ‘wish’ (I wish that such-and-such would take place); rather, it is that which latches on to the certainty of the promises of the future that God has made.” - RC Sproul rejoice
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Posture
Jamaica was the first country in
What is the position of your
the Western world to build a
heart?
Have
a
attitude
of
gratitude.
railroad. It was built in 1845, a mere 18 years after Britain built theirs. Also, the Manchester Golf
any battle is ours because the
Focus Forward
Club in Mandeville is the oldest
victory belongs to Jesus.
It is easy to get distracted with
golf
others or the situation. Keep your
hemisphere.
eyes focused on the prize ahead.
became
We must learn to dance and celebrate in the middle. In the
club the
in
the
western
Finally,
Jamaica
first
Caribbean
nation to launch its own website.
story of the Israelites in Numbers
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Contributed by Christina Barrett As an early childhood educator, I
talking so loudly, I couldn’t hear Him
interact with young children daily.
Teacher: Why did God tell you what
One day while observing a class of
to do?
five-year-old students at a school assigned to me I had a very pleasant and thought-provoking encounter.
Student: Because I asked for His help
The students were given an activity
At the end of this encounter Matthew
to circle three pictures out of a group
18:3 came to my mind, “Truly I tell
of six that started with the letter ‘d’.
you, unless you change and become
When students came to have their
like little children, you will never enter
books marked, they were asked why
the kingdom of heaven”. It was not
they chose to circle these three
until this experience that I truly
pictures as opposed to the others.
grasped the depth of what Jesus
The teacher and I had our expected
was saying. For us to experience the
responses but one student, a little
kingdom of heaven we need to
girl, had another response for us.
display child-like qualities. This little
Teacher: Why did you circle these
three pictures?
girl not only believed that God would
help her if she asked Him to, but she also has so much trust and surety
Student: Because God told me to…
that He would. This little girl went
Teacher: Why did God tell you to
ahead and put her complete faith in
circle them?
God doing what He told her to do
Student: Because He said if I didn’t
irrespective of the fact that she did
you wouldn’t mark it correct
not understand everything or had the
Teacher: Do you think there is another reason why God would tell you to circle these three pictures?
whole picture at the time. She knew He would always show her the correct way. So, I dare say unless you change and become like little
Student: He was going to tell me but
children, you will never enter the
because the other children were
kingdom of heaven. reach
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