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Rooting Our Spiritual Health in God Brings Us Hope by Mr Bryan Bothwell Wednesday Mar 03, 2021
	Please read Exodus 20:1-17/Psalm 19 It would seem unimaginable that anyone could have failed to have been awakened to the longstanding, unambiguously inequitable realities whose groans reached a deafening din during this pandemic. Over 2.5 million individual human beings have died, and countless others have desperately, and literally, fought for breath, and otherwise suffered, from the physical, financial and emotional ravages of Covid-19. Therefore, it is shocking to see how easily so many, including some who should have been leading facilitators of the world’s response, have refused to allow their eyes to be pried open even by human distress too enormous to be obscured. It is beyond incredulous that persons have still not acknowledged the desolation, barrenness of life, and hopelessness of so many, that has taken root in so much of this world which God created to be glorious, vibrant, lifegiving, flowing with the milk and honey of opportunity, not for ‘some’, but for everyone. Clearly, when we become our own god, the call we hear is not to justice and mercy, because that requires humbleness please click here for more information (PDF file)

Rooting Our Emotional Health in God Brings Us Hope -by Rev. Otto Menko Wednesday Feb 24, 2021
	Please read Genesis 17:1-7. 15-17 This year the UCJCI begins a new Synodical period and for the the next two years will be guided in its ministry and mission by a new theme, “Rooted and Resilient: Responding in HOPE”. The word ‘hope’ in this theme serves as an acronym for ‘Health, Opportunities, Peace, and Evangelism’. Each of these four words highlight an important aspect of our Christian existence. During this first quarter of the year, from January till the end of March we have been focusing on the fact that rooting our physical, emotional and spiritual health in God brings us hope. Today’s message, based on Genesis 17:1-7.15-17, addresses the importance of rooting our emotional health in God. please click here for more information (PDF file)

CIRMC Ash Wednesday Gathering Thursday Feb 18, 2021
	On February 17, 2021, close to 150 persons gathered from the nine Congregations of our CIRMC at the Savannah United Church for the annual Ash Wednesday Gathering under the Synodical theme ‘Rooted, Resilient: Responding in H.O.P.E.’. The day began at 7:30 am with quiet meditation and reflection, which was followed by a worship service, which included the installation of the newly elected Council Executive and the Youth Leaders National Executive (YLNE), as well as the Sacrament of Holy Communion. please click here for more information (PDF file)

GOD IS LOVE by Rev. Godfrey Meghoo Wednesday Feb 10, 2021
	Please read 1 John 4:7-12 The writer of 1 John said, “God is love”. John was one of the twelve Disciples. He was the same John who in the Gospel bearing his name referred to himself as “the disciple whom Jesus loved” (John 13:23). In two other passages he did the same, avoiding mentioning his name. But why? Maybe he felt unworthy because of his past. Would we find it surprising that Jesus loves us, despite everything else in our life? Peter also felt ashamed of himself that he had denied knowing Jesus in the hour of threatening danger. On the very night when the Lord was betrayed by Judas, Peter strongly said, “I don’t know the man!” (Matthew 26:72) He went on to curse and to swear to prove his point. No wonder when Jesus conquered death and rose again, Peter was asked by Him, “Simon son of John, do you love me?” (John 21:16) Jesus asked Peter that question three times, not only because Peter had denied Him three times, but rather because He was searching Peter’s soul to find out what kind of feelings he had for Him. Peter kept on answering Jesus, “Lord, you know all things; you know that I love you.” (John 21:17) please click here for more information (PDF file)

God Cares about Our Emotional Health by Ms April Ann Lewis Wednesday Feb 03, 2021
	God cares deeply about our emotional, physical, and spiritual wellbeing. As you read the following scripture, ask yourself ,‘Who can care for you more than God?’ Please read Isaiah 40:21-31 In this biblical passage we see God as El-Shaddai, the everlasting and majestic God toward all mankind. God’s providence and mercy is revealed. We also see God’s care and love expressed. It is a scripture of comfort and care for all mankind. In this world, it is difficult at times to experience this love and care from God in our brokenness. But God has provided a way for us to be healed through placing our faith and trust in Jesus Christ, for as the scripture says “by his wounds we are healed.” (Isaiah 53:5) please click here for more information (PDF file)

CIRMC Popular Report Wednesday Jan 27, 2021
	The Cayman Islands Regional Mission Council held its first regular meeting of the new year on January 23, 2021, at the Elmslie Memorial United Church Hall. Synod 2021 The 42nd Synod will be a virtual event held between April 11 and 18, 2021 under the theme: “Rooted, Resilient: Responding in HOPE (Health, Opportunity, Peace, Evangelism).” This offers the opportunity, in cost-effective ways, to use a blended approach of physical and virtual spaces to extend the reach of the synod beyond its delegates, to involve persons both locally and overseas, as well as achieve the purpose of reviewing the work of the church over the last Synodical period and determining the direction of the church in the midst of and beyond the pandemic. please click here for more information (PDF file)

Surely God is with Us! -By Mrs Kathy Jackson Thursday Jan 21, 2021
	Our meditation for this week is based on the theme, “Surely God is with Us!” and I invite you to journey with me as we process this thought. And the Angel said to Mary, “Do not be afraid, for you have found favor with God. You will conceive and give birth to a Son and you are to call him, Jesus” (St. Luke 1: 31-32). In the Gospel of St. Matthew, it is recorded that the angel also spoke to Joseph in a dream, explaining to him how everything would work out. Then the writer added: “All this took place to fulfil what the Lord had said through the prophet (who was Isaiah): “The virgin will conceive a Child! She will give birth to a Son, and they will call Him Immanuel” (which means “God is with us”). These are all too familiar words, as we hear them every year when we celebrate Christmas. please click here for more information (PDF file)

What About the Body? By Mr Mike Bowerman Wednesday Jan 13, 2021
	Have you ever wondered why the taking of another’s life is considered the most serious crime a person can commit? Why is it that we do all in our power to prevent people from dying, or seek to prolong the life of an elderly person as long as possible? Why are millions – probably billions – of dollars spent on developing drugs to prevent illnesses which might lead to premature deaths? And, very relevant, why have there been such frantic efforts to develop a vaccine to counter the current Coronavirus pandemic? please click here for more information (PDF file)

Walking by Brooks of Water Wednesday Jan 06, 2021
	There is little need to rehearse the traumatic events of 2020 as we have all lived through the pandemic, and we have been able to read everything through the lens of COVID-19. This statement is not meant to in any way underestimate the debilitating effect of the pandemic on the world or to downplay the tremendous human suffering that the whole world has experienced. We have indeed suffered a great loss- loss of lives, loss of income and economy, loss of relationships, loss of routine and paths of comfort, loss of self-importance as the disease has been no respecter of person. Yes, the world has waned under the effects of COVID-19 please click here for more information (PDF file)

The Road Map Wednesday Dec 30, 2020
	Beginning this new Journey as a Church we started a process fifteen years ago (2005) of rereading our context and discerning the signs of the time, towards meeting the spiritual (holistic) needs of the people we serve. This led to the Renewal and Transformation (R&T) Agenda of the United Church. At our Synod in 2009 the R& T agenda was enacted and the process has been one of mixed engagement/s and mixed review/s for the most part, for varying reasons. However, what cannot be denied, is, given where we found ourselves 12 years ago, it would have been very unproductive and disheartening to remain there. please click here for more information (PDF file)