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Advent 2 - The Sunday of Peace Wednesday Dec 02, 2020
	The Season of Advent reminds us of the importance of spiritual preparedness, of the readying of our hearts and minds for the life transforming presence of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. On the 1st Sunday in Advent we lit the candle of Hope in our churches as a reminder that as followers of Jesus Christ we are the people of hope. On the 2nd Sunday in Advent we light the candle of Peace. Jesus’ birth was announced by a great company of angels saying “Glory to God in the highest heaven and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.” (Luke 2:14) But knowing all too well our sinful nature we may wonder if peace is possible at all. Wars, fights, conflicts, anxieties and stresses of all kinds mar our human existence on every possible level and there seems to be no respite from their destructive force. please click here for more information (PDF file)

The Season of Advent Wednesday Nov 25, 2020
	December signals the coming of Christmas and so our preparations begin. There are gifts to buy, cards to send, menus to plan for, people to see. The four Sundays – and weeks - of Advent remind us of the importance of the spiritual aspect of this preparation, the readying of our hearts and minds, not only for the celebration of Jesus’ birth (1st coming) but also for His future return in glory (2nd coming) when He will set up His kingdom, judge His enemies, and reward the faithful, both living and dead. Advent is full of symbolism and meaning, which is also reflected by the themes of the four Sundays/weeks please click here for more information (PDF file)

The Evangelist as Intercessor by Rev. Louis Sully Wednesday Nov 18, 2020
	Please read Ephesians 1:15-18 The world's present situation has a psychological impact on people in many ways. That includes people who want to travel for leisure, for business, to visit friends and relatives. Those who are grieving find themselves isolated without any physical contact-the world seems to stop. There is a physical detachment that is not only troubles the mind of people but also creates confusion, fear, emotional distress, uncontrolled tears, and sickness. As much as we speak of technology, 5G network, etc.., we are underequipped to deal with this pandemic. If there is a time that we need each other the most, it is now. Now it is time to put aside all our differences to tend to each other. please click here for more information (PDF file)

Encourage One Another- by Rev. Otto Menko Wednesday Nov 11, 2020
	Please read Acts 27 The weather was promising. The merchant ship was gently rocking on the waves in the harbor located on the west shore of Crete. It was one of the larger vessels that regularly traversed the sea between Rome and the eastern Mediterranean, making a handsome profit for her owner. Presently it was loaded with grain destined for Rome and merchandise to be traded in ports on its way. But it also carried another ‘kind’ of cargo, prisoners, to be delivered to their fate: prison, execution or slavery. The apostle Paul was among this ragtag group of convicts. They were overseen by Julius, a Roman centurion of the Imperial Regiment and a small cohort of soldiers under his command. Julius paid special attention to Paul, for he was not considered a ‘common criminal’; he was supposed to be tried in the presence of the Emperor himself. please click here for more information (PDF file)

The Evangelist’s Spiritual Leadership Wednesday Nov 04, 2020
	I want to start with a very human question for each of us - How can I stand before God? Paul, in the Epistle written to Titus styles himself as a slave (Greek: doulos) of God, joining a great line of prophets in the Bible who served God and God alone unreservedly. So how do you stand before God? Martin Luther found only one answer to the question- how can I stand before God – and it is by believing in the grace and mercy of Jesus Christ. We must determine the state of our soul in the midst of the battles of life and relationships, in the midst of the raging and roaring, in the midst of life and death. If we are to stand before God, what will give us credibility? It will only be the love of God in Christ Jesus which has wrought our salvation. Knowing that we are loved by God therefore enables us to give our life completely -as a slave to God. please click here for more information (PDF file)

The Evangelist Bearing Witness by Mr. Mike Bowerman Wednesday Oct 28, 2020
	Rick Warren tells how he once saw a Peanuts cartoon that described the evangelistic strategy of many churches. Charlie Brown was practicing archery in his backyard. Instead of aiming at a target, he would shoot an arrow at his fence and then walk over and draw a target round wherever the arrow stuck. Lucy walked up and said, “Why are you doing this, Charlie Brown?” He replied, “This way I never miss!” please click here for more information (PDF file)

Always Reforming by Rev. Otto Menko Wednesday Oct 21, 2020
	When thinking about Reformation, we instantly recall the names of Martin Luther, John Calvin and the five ‘Solas’: Sola scriptura (by Scripture alone) Sola fide (by faith alone) Sola gratia (by grace alone) Solus Christus (Christ alone) Soli Deo gloria (glory to God alone) These, in a certain sense, sum up the essence of the Reformed Faith which emerged from the 1517 reformation. However, there is another aspect of Reformation that is lesser known but equally important. It is expressed in the Latin slogan, “Ecclesia reformata et semper reformanda secundum verbum Dei”, “The church Reformed and always reforming according to the Word of God”. please click here for more information (PDF file)

Fishers of Men by Rev. Godfrey Meghoo Wednesday Oct 14, 2020
	Please read Mark 1:17-20 During the days of the Coronavirus, when there was a lockdown, and people were not allowed to go into the sea, or to go fishing, many persons missed the opportunity to do that very thing—to catch fish, not only for putting food on the table, but also for the fun of it! I have felt the exhilaration of catching a fish. One has to get ready for it. You need hook, line and sinker, and equally important, some good bait. Catching a fish gives you a good feeling inside. Sometimes, you are not sure whether the hook is caught in a rock, or it is a heavy fish trying to get away! I have even seen a young man catching 3 fish on one line—by connecting more than one hook to the line. Some big fishermen go fishing, not only to put supper on the family’s table, or for the fun of it, but also for commercial use, as a business. please click here for more information (PDF file)

Are We All Evangelist? by Ms. April Ann Lewis Wednesday Oct 07, 2020
	Please read Ephesians 4:4-16 The letter to the Ephesians written by the Apostle Paul looks at salvation from God’s point of view. Paul was a pragmatist, he started churches, and of course, he was a missionary, spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ. In this letter he gives us practical suggestions on how we are to walk, and it is based on the doctrine we find in the first two chapters on who we are in Christ. Paul points out that we were made alive in Christ by accepting God’s free gift of salvation. We became the followers, disciples of Jesus Christ and as such we are expected to grow in our relationship with God by reading God’s Word, engaging in prayer daily, by fellowship and giving. please click here for more information (PDF file)

Cayman Islands Regional Mission Council Popular Report Wednesday Sep 30, 2020
	All Charges were well represented at the Council meeting held at the Webster Memorial Church Hall on Saturday, September 26, 2020. CELEBRATIONS Council expressed its gratitude the Ms. Angela Martins who served as Chair of Council from January 2015 to January 2020. Several Members offered their words of appreciation and thanks to her and in response Ms. Martins indicated her deep appreciation for the privilege for having served the Council and wished the Council well. please click here for more information (PDF file)