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Every Life Matters to God by Ms. Camile Watt - Youth Minister Wednesday Nov 03, 2021
	Please read St. Luke 15:1-7 How does God show compassion for everyone? John 3: 16 says “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” The New Living Translation says everyone who believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. As the representative of the Godhead, Jesus displayed God’s love and affection to children when He said, “suffer the little children to come unto me for of such is the Kingdom of heaven.” (Matthew 19:14) He displayed this same love and compassion towards the sick, the needy, the hungry, those that thirst, and those suffering from sin. He showed compassion to those tormented by evil spirits and those plagued with leprosy and scorned by others. He ministered to thieves such as Zacchaeus and to prostitutes like Mary Magdalene. please click here for more information (PDF file)

Reformation Sunday - Reflection by Rev Dr Yvette Noble- Bloomfield Wednesday Oct 27, 2021
	Please read Mark 12: 28-34 On this Reformation Sunday, we recall the journey of the Protestant and Reformed Faith since 1517 when Martin Luther nailed the 95 theses on the church door in Wittenberg, Germany. The genesis of the Reformation arose from the discontent Luther and others had with the form and nature of the Church to which they belonged. The Reformers opposed the hierarchical nature of the Church and the state, the abuse of money and power, the rampant injustice, and the lack of the true meaning of God’s grace at work in the lives of individuals, the church, and the world. Luther was not alone in his quest for truth and righteousness and the Reformation movement included reformers such as John Calvin, Heinrich Bullinger, Theodore Beza, John Knox, and Huldrych Zwingli. These reformers wanted to ensure that the Church did not embrace tenets that were contrary to scripture, and they wanted to make sure that God remained at the core of the faith. please click here for more information (PDF file)

The Call to Evangelism - Preservation by Mr Herman Wilson Wednesday Oct 20, 2021
	When we are converted to the Christian faith, we are brought from spiritual darkness to embrace spiritual light. We have been born again and have been sealed with the Holy Spirit for the Day of Redemption. We become a new creation in Christ Jesus and citizens of the Kingdom of God. Christ Jesus has become for us wisdom from God; that is, our righteousness, holiness, and redemption. (cf. 1 Corinthians 1:30). The things of the Spirit of God are no longer foolishness to us. They become understandable, and more so as we gradually mature in the Christian faith. (cf. 1 Corinthians 2:14 please click here for more information (PDF file)

Sharing the Good News by Rev Godfrey Meghoo Wednesday Oct 13, 2021
	Please read John 1:35 Have you noticed that if you keep up with the news daily that most of the news is bad news? There is much reporting on virus outbreaks worldwide, volcanic damage, forest fires, assassinations, war and crime, death of loved ones, abandoned children, and refugees seeking a better life. Sometimes, you are tired of hearing bad news. Newspaper publishers might tell you that good news does not sell. We all long to hear good news - news about peace between nations, good news about your children’s success in studying, and good news about longlasting and happy marriages. The constant stream of bad news tends to demoralize but good news will lift the spirit. please click here for more information (PDF file)

Seek Good, Not Evil…Hate Evil, Love Good…Maintain Justice! By Rev Dr Yvette Noble- Bloomfield Wednesday Oct 06, 2021
	Please read Amos 5: 10-15 One of the Lectionary offerings for this week, Amos 5:10-15, has remained a most provocative text. The harsh words of the Shepherd of Tekoa have become even more poignant as humanity struggles with the dis-ease caused not only by the COVID-19 pandemic but by the levels of pain, marginalization, and injustice that still exist. Truth has become elusive and conditional, in fact, truth has been twisted and trampled (Chp.5 v 7), the innocent remain oppressed, bribery and corruption stalk the hallways, and those with the privilege of voice, in the name of prudence, remain silent because the proverbial times are evil. Amos was not a typical or career prophet, but he received a peculiar message for the people of the Northern Kingdom. His onslaught of words in Bethel addressed not only the people of Israel but challenged the neighboring nations. His words were penetrative and tough to hear as his soul got angry because of the constant oppression and dehumanization of the poor and dispossessed. Amos recognized and condemned the many crimes of war, and he was strident in denouncing the atrocities and suffering of the people as nations ravished each other. The images of fire, ripped open pregnant women, the enslavement of people, the killing of relatives, and the general gruesomeness seem harsh for our ears and imagination today. please click here for more information (PDF file)

Cayman Islands Regional Mission Council Meeting September 25 2021 POPULAR REPORT Wednesday Sep 29, 2021
	Highlights from Council Meeting held on September 25, 2021 A regular meeting of the Cayman Islands Regional Mission Council was held via Zoom on Saturday, September 25, 2021, with nineteen Delegates in attendance, representing the nine Congregations in attendance. Mr Ransford Myers was introduced as a new delegate from the William Pouchie Memorial United Church. Devotion, which was led by the Chair, Rev Rohan Forrester focused on ‘Receiving Hope and Sharing Hope’. The General Secretary, the Rev. Norbert Stephens attended the meeting and presented the Synod’s September 2021 Remit. A Moment of Silence was observed for the Rev Dr Major Norman Francis who made his transition on September 12, 2021. He was the former lecturer and United Church Warden at the United Theological College of the West Indies. The General Secretary and the Chair of the Church and Ministry Committee, Rev Euthman Wray informed the Council that there are three Candidates for Ordination to the Ministry of Word and Sacrament, namely Mrs. Anna Kay Henry McGregor, Ms Sandra Collins, and Mr Wendell McKoy. They will be ordained in November 2021. please click here for more information (PDF file)

Celebrating Older Persons Wednesday Sep 22, 2021
	Did you know that currently there are about 700 million people over the age of 60 and it is predicted that by 2050, this number will reach almost 2 billion? The increasing numbers of ageing populations have prompted a lot of attention over the past 30-40 years and various initiatives have been implemented to try and address the possible implications of this trend. On December 14th 1990, the United Nations General Assembly designated the 1st of October the International Day of Older Persons. In a short time, the Cayman Islands followed suit and since 1995 the month of October has been commemorated Older Persons Month by the Department of Children and Family Services. The month-long celebrations and activities provide an opportunity to recognize the contributions that older people make to society as well as to create awareness and empathy regarding the many issues the elderly face. please click here for more information (PDF file)

Greatness Redefined by Rev Otto Menko Wednesday Sep 15, 2021
	Please read Mark 9:33-35 As human beings we all have fundamental needs that are essential not only for our survival but also to function and live as well-balanced and wholesome individuals. Some of these fundamental needs are addressing physical and safety requirements such as food, water, sleep, shelter and security without which we would perish. Others, like belonging, being part of a group, being accepted and loved point to needs that are social in nature. Last but not least, some needs are related to our self-esteem and self-worth, for example, dignity, accomplishment, independence, or being accepted and valued, just to mention a few. All these and some other fundamental needs show us just how complex we, human beings are, how many things and conditions affect, influence and even determine our sense of completeness, our life as a whole. But they do more than that. They also influence our values and our motivations. Our overall wellness is dependent on a healthy balance of all these, through which personal and collective interests are equally represented and ensured by mutual dependence and support. please click here for more information (PDF file)

Selfless Service by Rev Rohan Forrester Wednesday Sep 08, 2021
	Please read Mark 8:27-38 Putting the interests of others before ours and going an extra mile to alleviate other people’s suffering, is a serious measuring stick of our faith in the God of Justice. September 11th marks the 175th Anniversary of the United Church’s (formerly the Presbyterian Church) mission in the Cayman Islands. As we celebrate this significant milestone in our church’s history, we are called to retrace our steps and renew our calling to selfless service to the people of these islands. The story is recorded as follows: In 1845 Rev. Hope Waddel, Scottish Presbyterian missionary in Jamaica was on his way to Scotland to present his case for a mission to Africa when he was shipwrecked at East End and later reports on the spiritual destitution of the locals. In the spring of 1846, Rev. William Niven, on his way to Scotland stopped at Cayman and observed the situation firsthand; while in England he learnt from the Secretary of the Wesleyan Missionary Society that they were not interested in future missions in the Cayman Islands. He then sought the help of the Scottish Board who offered their assistance in finding a volunteer to go to Grand Cayman. please click here for more information (PDF file)

Impartiality: The Character of God by Rev Dr Yvette Noble- Bloomfield Wednesday Sep 01, 2021
	Please read Isaiah 35:4-7a and Psalm 146: 5-10 As the United Church in Jamaica and the Cayman Islands continues its focus on PEACE, we are provoked by two passages from the lectionary readings which invite us to recognize new ways of understanding creation and the nature of our relationship with the neighbor and the stranger. But more so, we are challenged to understand God’s intention for creation, and we are called to discern God’s will for how we ought to conduct ourselves as travelers along the journey of life. God’s providential care for creation and God’s preferential option for the poor become obvious in the passages. It is evident also that by character and nature God is impartial and has a deep desire that humanity imitates this behavior. In being unbiased, God is able to embrace all and thereby seeks to provide benediction for everyone. Such is the nature of the God we serve. please click here for more information (PDF file)