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Celebrating Special Edition

MISSION STATEMENTThe Mission of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in the Caribbean Union is to prepare the people of the region for the glorious Second Advent of Jesus through the proclamation of the everlasting gospel and to make loving, obedient disciples of Jesus Christ, who, having experienced His transforming grace, will go forth under the power of the Holy Spirit to share joyfully with others the good news of salvation.

Consider His statement in the Sermon on the Mount, found in Luke 6:38; “Give, and it will be given to you: good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and run-ning over will be put into your bosom. For with the same measure that you use, it will be measured back to you. (NKJV). Another translation puts it this way: “Give to other people, and you will receive. You will be given much. It will be poured into your hands--more than you can hold. You will be given so much that it will spill into your lap. The way you give to other people is the way God will give to you.” (ERV)

The challenge of Jesus, mentioned above, is very relevant in the context of our theme on Celebration. The act of celebrat-ing others recognizes their success without feeling ourselves lacking success in our own experience. How do we respond to the success of others? Does the success of others bring us joy or are we tempted to downplay their achievements with some negative retort, entertaining the false notion that to celebrate others is to diminish our own worth.

Someone once said that it takes a spe-cial person to recognize that in declaring the worth of others we bring the best out of ourselves. The evidence of an integrated personality is its capacity to celebrate the success of others. What those who are suc-cessful need to hear is a word of congratu-lation, because they have devoted time and effort to a cause and have succeeded.

As we approach this season, when many of our colleagues and their families are experiencing some success, we should be ready to celebrate their triumph. Some will be graduating, some will get their first job, and others will be leaving their jobs after years of contributing to the success of oth-ers. Hundreds more will have succeeded at bringing into existence some noble work. In the process of complimenting them and delighting in their success we feel better about ourselves

So whoever they may be, as we pass through these states of transition, we can look into their history and achievement, recognize their accomplishment and cel-ebrate their moment of triumph. We can stop, step back admiringly and encourage their moment of glory.

Celebrating others is a humble act of kindness. One may ask what does it take to celebrate others? It requires humility, optimism, a positive perspective and char-acter.

Find someone to celebrate today!

Sincerely,Pastor Eugene F. Daniel, President

CONTENTSThe Pen of the President 2

Editorial 3

Celebrating Those Who Hold The Ropes 4

Celebrating Lives Dedicated to Service 6 Ps. James Daniel 6 Ps. Samuel Telemaque 6 Ps. Paul Rambharose 7 Ms. Roslyn P. Ward 8 Dr. Shirley McGarrell 9 Literature Evangelist 10

IADPA 11

Celebrating Our Accomplishments 12 GLEANINGS turn 81 12 Caribbean Health Foods Ltd. 13 Community Hospital of SDA 14 USC’s Graduation 2011 16

Guyana Conference Session 17

Why We Celebrate: Sean’s Story 18

Directory: Conferences/Missions 19

Union Directory 19

Children’s Corner 20

VISION STATEMENTOur vision sees a united, praying, consecrated force of ministers and lay persons, old and young, male and female, empowered by the Holy Spirit, armed with the Word of God and the cross of Christ aggressively and efficiently fulfilling the gospel commission. (Matthew 28:19, 20; Revelation 14: 6-12)

Have you noticed how Jesus turned conventional wisdom

upside-down?

Others

Special EditionLeon has been with the organization since 1975 and has served on and off for the last 21 or 22 years. V’s cubicle is the centre of activity where everyone congregates, she has the latest scoop on current events in and out of the office and when you miss some-one, she will be sure to tell you whether they are in or out, for as long as you use the front door you must pass that cubicle. She has seen directors and Presidents come and go and is a vast reservoir of information about former workers. A trained first-aider she cer-tainly keeps me on my ‘toes’ about ensuring that our office disaster response mechanism is in place and that our health and safety practices are up to scratch.

We honor too our hard working treasury staff, Denise, Kerene, Hugh, Adrian and Kerwin who always seem to be pouring over numbers and reports and computers. They keep the machinery of the departments functioning as they manage the finances of the organization. You would be impressed like I was by their willingness to sacrifice even their holidays to ensure that figures were in order for audit. But do not be fooled by their serious faces for they can get down to a good laugh as they reflect on the ups and downs of office politics usually over lunch. I guess the laughter does help to deal with the stress of treasury work.

Tristan Samuel is our IT specialist, who joined our office family in 2006. Quiet and unassuming, he has been instrumental in ensuring that our computers remain func-tional, our internet remains up and well protected, that our website is current and every other duty that is computer or internet related operational. He is one worker who you can say is in great demand, for there are always electronics-related issues to be addressed. So hardly a day passes if you do not hear over the intercom Tristan Samuel could you call extension, (usually it is Pats # 36). Unfazed by pressure Tristan operates at his own pace and time, so make sure and tell him early and remind him constantly.

Another indispensible player in our office operations is Ronald, the general office assistant. A Jack of all trades if you ask me, a real cool guy to have around. He is a very committed and polite individual who puts his all into his work. Having worked at the office for the last twenty years he has distinguished him self as being trustworthy and reliable.

These are the individuals who bring qual-ity to the work of the Caribbean Union,

We have come to the end of another quinquennium and in this special issue we turn the spotlight on the people

“behind the scenes”, who make the dif-ference in the operations of the Caribbean Union, our administrative assistants and support staff.

We celebrate and affirm our secretaries, as they are more popularly called, for their com-mitted service, their sense of duty and their willingness to go the extra mile in ensuring letters are typed, appointments are made, itineraries are booked, handouts are pre-pared and packaged or boxed. They receive and make calls related to the Departments, they must calm irate members who seek to vent their frustrations about the operations of some Department, or the church in gen-eral. They are more often than not the voice of the organization and can determine the success or failure of a Director or a Depart-ment. I often say that our secretaries make us look good for they add that fine feminine touch to the work of our departments, that attention to tiny detail which make the dif-ference between a presentation that is just ‘blah’ or one that stands out.

We express appreciation to our support staff. People like Sister Wintress Stewart who leaves the crime ridden area of Lavan-tille every morning at four and heads down to the office. By the time we get in at 7 or 8 am, depending on which flexi-time we chose, (some staff leave at 5 PM and oth-ers at 6 PM, Monday to Thursday. We are closed for business on a Friday) the yard is swept clean and we are greeted by the sweet fragrance of disinfectant as she mops the office floors. A Mother in Israel, a stalwart of faith who has been with the organization for the last 29 years, a prayer warrior who is not afraid to face gun-totting youth and gangsters, with “thus saith the Lord”. I call her Sister Stew.

Then there is V our operator and fill-in secretary, the voice which greets you when you dial one of our four numbers. Vivica De

through whom directly or indirectly, lives are touched, people are ministered to and the fields are serviced. We have seen God at work during the last five years, we have laughed we have cried, we have celebrated birthdays and anniversaries, we have prayed for families and friends and rejoiced at the many times God responded to our intercession. We have recently began reach-ing out as an office to the less fortunate in our midst, with a visit to Rafa house a place for abandoned children, an activity which we hope will continue in the years ahead. Yes there is every reason to celebrate, for our God has certainly been good to us and we give thanks for our office family and the many opportunities to serve.

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NOTICE OF SESSIONSNotice is hereby given that the 3rd Quadrennial Session of the Grenada Conference of Seventh-day Adventist will be held on July 20th – 23rd 2011 at the St. Georges Seventh-day Church, Archibald Street, St. Georges.

The purpose of the Session is to receive reports, to elect departmental directors and an Executive Committee and trustees and in addition to transact any other business that may properly come to the delegates in session.

Nord C. Punch, Executive Secretary

Notice is hereby given that the 41st Session of the South Caribbean Conference of Seventh-day Adventist will be held on August 3rd – 5th, 2011 at the University of the Southern Caribbean, Maracas Royal Road, St. Joseph. Grand Convention August 6th at the Queen’s Park Savannah, Port of Spain.

The purpose of the Session is to receive reports, to elect departmental directors and an Executive Committee and trustees and in addition to transact any other business that may properly come to the delegates in session.

leslie Moses, Executive Secretary

Notice is hereby given that the 3rd Quadrennial Session of the Tobago Mission of Seventh-day Adventist will be held on November 23rd – 25th at the Scarborough S.d.A. Church, Rockly Vale, Tobago.

The purpose of the Session is to receive reports, to elect departmental directors, an Executive Committee and trustee who will serve during the term of the quadrennium and in addition to transact any other business that may properly come to the delegates in session.

Clyde lewis, Executive Secretary/Treasurer

Ps. Theodore Jaria, Editor

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Celebrating those who holdthe ropes...

There is a group of workers at the Caribbean Union who are ‘like trees planted…’ They devotedly give of their service to the community of the Caribbean Union. These are the ones who’ hold the ropes’ from one director to another, from one Administrator to another. We celebrate them now…

ANN WAlkEr joined the staff at the Caribbean Union in October 1997 as Secretary and has served under Presidents Peter Prime, Jansen Trot-man and Eugene

Daniel. She has been assigned to the Publishing and Family Life Departments with Pastor Clyde Thomas, Director; the ADRA Department with Dr. Noel Brath-waite, Director and presently serves in the Publishing Department with Mrs. Judith Smith, Director. Ms. Walker’s desire for the Caribbean Union Conference is that it would be directed by the Holy Spirit as a

family representing the family of God and His kingdom.FAITh PuSTAm-rAmdATh joined the staff on February 1, 2002 as an Administrative Assistant and has

served under Presidents Jansen Trotman and Eugene Daniel. She is presently assigned to the Ministerial and Family Life Departments with Pastor Andrew Farrell, Director, and has worked in ASI and Music Ministries with Dr. Vernon E. Andrews, Director; and ADRA and Chaplaincy Department with Pas-tor Theodore Jaria as Director. Mrs. Ramdath’s desire is to see the people of the Caribbean standing on higher ground

WINTrESS EudOrA STEWArT began her dedicated service to the Union in February 1982. She has served under Presidents

E.J. Murray, Peter J. Prime, Jansen E. Trotman and Eugene Daniel. Her role as Janitor ensures that the staff work in an environment that is well-maintained and clean. Her desire is to see the Union office expand so that more persons can be accommodated.

PATrICIA lE GAll has worked with several Union Presidents as Administra-tive Assistant to the President, Elders Eric John Murray, G. O. Martinborough,

Peter J. Prime, Jansen Trotman and Eugene Daniel. She is also the longest serving member of staff at the Union Office having joined on October 1, 1973. She also served in the Youth, Education and Health & Temperance Departments under Pastor K. Eugene Forde and B.N. Josiah respectively. She has seen many changes come to the Union Office and her desire is for continued growth in the grace of God as we do our part to hasten His soon coming.

FlOrENCE lydIA rObINSON-lOWE joined the staff on January 19, 1998 and has served under Presidents Peter Prime, Jansen Trotman and Eugene Daniel. She has been assigned to

the Women and Children’s Ministries Depart-ments under the directorship of Heather-Dawn Small, Dr. Gloria Trotman and presently Pastor

Claudette Andrews. She has also been assigned to Education /Music Departments under Dr. Vernon E. Andrews and the ASI, ADRA/Chap-laincy Department under Pastor Theodore Jaria. Lydia’s desire is for a more loving workforce and better communication within the Caribbean.

VIVECA dE lEON has been working at the Union Office since August 1980 as Receptionist and assists as Typist. She has served under Presidents G. Ralph Thompson, Eric John Murray, G.

O. Martinborough, Jansen Trotman and Eugene Daniel. She has assisted in the Stewardship Department under Pastor Cyril Horrell and the Trea-sury under Elder Joseph Grimshaw. Viveca wants us to remember that if we attempt great things for

God, then we can expect great things from God. CArOl JOShuA came in January 2000 assigned to the Youth Health and Public Affairs & Religious Liberty Departments under the directorship of Dr. Clive P. Dottin. She has

served under Presidents Jansen Trotman and Eugene Daniel. She wants the Union to continue to grow in love with God and their fellowmen as we seek to carry out God’s work in this region.

AdrIAN dENNIS has been Chief Accountant at the Union office since October 1, 2001 under the leadership of Treasurers Sis. Nevlyn Fridie and Bertie Henry. He has served under

Presidents Jansen Trotman and Dr. Eugene Daniel. His desire is for the Caribbean Union to aspire to be the greatest Union.

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the Caribbean Union is that all would be prepared for and engage in helping others to be prepared for the second

coming of our Lord.dEbrA FElIx migrated to the Union Office from Community Hospital on May 2003 as Admin-istrative Assistant to the Ministerial Secretary and Family

Life Director, Pastor Andrew Farrell. She later served as Administrative Assistant/Insurance Clerk in the Treasury under the leadership of Nevlyn Fridie. Her present position is Human Resource Director. She thinks that in improving employee/employer relations a greater understanding could be created that would generate advanced strategies for fulfilling the mission of the Church.

dENISE FONTENEllE-hOldEr recently came to the Union Office as Admin-istrative Assistant to the Treasurer, Elder Bertie Henry.

huGh SmAll is another long serv-ing member of staff, having joined in 1990 in the Trea-sury Department. He has served under several Treasurers, namely

Joseph Grimshaw, Roland Thomson, Nevlyn Fridie and Bertie Henry, and Presidents E.J. Murray, Gordon Martinborogh, Peter J. Prime, Jansen Trotman and Eugene Daniel.TrESTAN SAmuEl Joined the staff in 2006

as the IT Technician under the directorship of Pastor James Daniel, then Communications Director. He has served under one President, Dr. Eugene Daniel. Tristan’s desire for the Union is to help

others particularly people in need.kErWIN FElIx was assigned to the Union office as a security officer with another firm. He determined that he would study and obtain his first degree, which he did and formally joined

the staff of the Union on November 5, 2007 as Accounts Clerk, serving under both Nevlyn Fridie and Bertie Henry. He recently completed his Master’s degree and he dreams of the organization which sets the ideal tone within the Inter-

American Division.kErENE hOrSFOrd began her dedicated service in January 2003 assigned first as Posting Clerk and then as Junior Accoun-tant in the Treasury Department under the

leadership of both Nevlyn Fridie and Bertie Henry. Her motto is to serve God and God alone. She has worked with both Presidents Jansen Trotman and Dr. Eugene Daniel.

ANN bACChuS-SmAll was assigned to the Planned Giving & Trust Services Department under the directorship of Living-stone Aaron on March 1, 2007, as Adminis-trative Assistant. She continues to serve in this department under

the directorship of Bertie Henry. Her desire for the Union is that it will be the top Union in the Inter-American Division.rONAld mAhAbIr came to the Union on

January 22, 1991 as Message Clerk/Custo-dian. He has served under several Presidents, namely John Murray, G. O. Martinborough, Peter J. Prime, Jansen Trotman and Eugene Daniel. His simple wish for the

Union is that everything that is done is done decently and in order to the honour and glory of God.

mArIE lAWrENCE is another of the long serving staff members at the Union Office, having joined on October 3, 1977 as a Secre-tary. She has been

assigned to several departments over the years beginning wih Lay Actvities/Sabbath School/Communication under the directorship of Elder C.J. Quashie, W.W. Weithers, S. L. Gadsby and A.B. Noel. Then Sabbath School/Lay Activi-ties under Elders James Daniel, G. O. Martinborough and Everette W. How-ell. Stewardship, Publishing and Lay Activities/Sabbath School Departments under the directorship of Pastors Cyril E. Horrell, John Josiah, Samuel Telemaque, Charles Williams and J.S.U. Burton.Her time in the Publishing and Family, Health & Temperance and Ministerial Departments were under the directorship of Pastor Clyde Thomas, Dr. Naomi Mod-este and Drs. Peter Prime and Eugene Daniel respectively. She also temporar-ily served in the Treasury as Secretary under Elder Harold Premdass. Marie is currently assigned to the Secretariat as Administrative Assistant to Pastor Cyril Horrell but she also worked with Drs. Eugene Daniel and Vernon Andrews who previously held the position. Marie has a special concern for the retirees of the Union and encourages more appreciation to be shown to them; she also hopes that

the Union will achieve the level of professional-ism that it craves.ShErylE lIVErPOOl came on board in January 2000 and was immediately assigned to the Communica-tions Department, where she continues

to serve. She has also served in other departments such as Music Ministries and ASI under Dr. Vernon E. Andrews, and Personal Ministries/Sabbath School Department, under the directorship of Pastor Samuel Telemaque, where she continues to serve. Her desire for


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The last General Conference Session in June 2010, saw two Directors of the Carib-bean Union Conference being called to higher service at the Inter-American Division. These were Pastors James Daniel and Samuel Telemaque.

Pastor James Daniel has served for 31 years, thus far. The strength of His ministry was in the East Caribbean Conference where he was first pastor, then Conference Secretary, then President . He also gave leadership to the following departments while there, the Communications and Public Affairs and Religious Liberty. In 2006, Pastor Daniel was elected to the Union Conference as director of both the Com-munications and Stewardship Departments and it was here that he served until June 2010. Pastor Daniel was called to the Inter-American Division as Associate Stewardship Director and as Field Secretary.

Pastor Samuel Telemaque also began his ministry in the East Caribbean Conference in 1985 as a pastor. He was then called to serve as Director, Personal Ministries/Sabbath School, Stewardship and Community Services in that Conference. In 1996 he joined the Caribbean Union Conference and director of the Department of Personal Ministries and Prayer Coordinator. He has served for 26 years thus far. Pastor Tele-maque was called to the Inter-American Division as Associate Personal Ministries/Sabbath School Director and has given further responsibility for Adventist Mission.

On August 30, 2010 a function was held honoring both men and their families in celebration of their success and their years of dedicated service. Many recounted experiences they had had with both men and the tremendous impact that they had made on the work in the Caribbean Union Conference. We wish them God’s richest blessing as they as they enter into a new adventure with the Lord. Via Con Dios!

Celebrating LivesPs. James Daniel

Ps. Samuel Telemaque

by Sheryle Liverpool

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Born on March 28, 1911, Pastor Paul Rambharose recently celebrated 100 years of life. He recounted how a read-ing of the book “Bible Readings” by his Presbyterian Sunday school teacher, the son of a Presbyterial Minister, had brought such deep conviction that the Sabbath was to be kept holy in obedi-ence to God, that he appealed to his Sunday school pupils to begin keeping the Seventh day holy. In December 1929, seven of those pupils responded, among them was Paul Rambharose. They came together as a group on Sab-bath. Not long after hearing of this small group of Sabbath keepers, the Conference Evangelist visited his village in Carolina and conducted wonderful evangelistic meetings which resulted in the conversion of nineteen persons, and a new company of believers was started.

In 1936, Paul Rambharose became a full-time Literature Evangelist and very gladly responded to the challenges of this ministry. His wholehearted ser-vice was abundantly blessed with the winning of souls and in being able to support himself and his family. Pastor Rambharose married his wife, Hannah, and they joyfully brought eight children into this world, each of them being named from Bible characters, namely David, Ruth, Esther, Daniel, Moses, Aaron, Anna and Grace. In 1944, he was asked to help in the leadership of the publishing work as an Associate director.

In 1952, Pastor Rambharose began his ministerial training at what was

Ps. Paul Rambharose

Devoted to Service

then known as the Caribbean Union College and after he graduated was called to serve as Publishing Direc-tor from 1956 to 1966. During this time, he was also ordained to the gospel ministry in 1963. He served as district Pastor of the West Coast of Demarara in Guyana until he returned to Trinidad in 1966. He then served as pastor in several

other districts in Trinidad. In 1971, he was called to serve as the Chaplain of the Port of Spain Adventist Hospital. He retired in 1977 after 41 years of ser-vice. Over the past thirty-four years he has devoted his time to the work of God and it is this joy of service that renews his mind and soul. This he ascribes to his longevity.


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by Del Phillips - Director, University Relations

Affectionately known as Rosie by friends and colleagues, with her dexterous hands and a welcoming personality, Roselyn Ward continues to be a blessing to individuals all over the globe.

Born in Trinidad on May 31, 1941, Roslyn Pearl Ward was the first of four siblings born to Pearl & Arthur Ward. At a very early age, she nurtured a blossoming love for music, and the piano, to which she was introduced by her father, who usually played at church worship services.

She had her formal introduction to the instrument when she was just six years of age. She enrolled for lessons with the legendary Mrs. Francis Berk Archibold, who taught her from grades 1 through 6 at The Royal School of Music. Rosie subsequently completed grades 7 & 8 with another legend – Mrs. Millicent Roberts of Port of Spain.

Her formal education began at the San Juan S.D.A Primary School and shortly thereafter, continued at the Maracas S.D.A. Primary School. She went on to attend Caribbean Union College High School. After passing the Senior Cambridge exams in 1960, she enroled as music major at Emmanuel Missionary College, now Andrews University, in Michigan, USA. In 1965, she graduated with a B.Mus.Ed and

one year later with an MA.In the late summer of 1966, Rosie

returned to Trinidad and joined the faculty and staff of Caribbean Union College (now known as USC), where she taught music, piano, and organ. In the latter part of 1969, just about three years after returning home, she accepted a teaching position at Colegio Vocacional de America Central, located in Alajuela, Costa Rica. There, she

Ms. Roslyn P. Ward

taught for six years with Esther Robinson and Ruth Wade.

In the summer of 1975, Rosie was transferred to West Indies College (WIC), now Northern Caribbean University (NCU), Jamaica, where she taught music in the Music Department. Later on she headed the department and worked with Mrs. Zenobia Davis & Mrs Olive Flitcher. In 1983, Rosie accepted a transfer to the Adventist University of Colombia in South America, where she was a professor of music for eleven years, along with Dick White, Philip Haden and Ruth Wade.

In 1993, Rosie again returned home to Trinidad and to Caribbean Union College, where she headed the Music Department and then went on to serve as a Professor within the department until May this year. Characteristically, she continues to influence the minds of the young; she encourages them to improve the art and skill of piano playing, singing and instrumental music. Today Rosie is bringing her

denominational employ to a close, but her plan is to continue teaching piano, and to uphold appreciation for music and fine arts. Her colleagues, Mrs Karbteng, Mrs. De Matas, Rossana Ardila-Zamora, Doran Evans and Selwyn Noel, all join in wishing her the best as she begins a new chapter of her life.

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Shirley Ann McGarrell recently retired from full-time denominational service after giving over forty (40) years of service to the Organization, inclusive of over twenty-five (25) years to what is now the University of the Southern Caribbean (USC) in Trinidad. Her most recent position as Vice President of Administration at this Institution came to an end in June 30, 2011.

Dr. Shirley McGarrell is the wife of Dr. Roy McGarrell, retired Dean of the School of Theology and Religion at the University of the Southern Caribbean. Together they have three (3) adult children: Andre McGarrell, a Senior Clinical Laboratory Scientist working for the State of California, Depart-ment of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR); Mrs. Fern Hudson, a Critical Care Registered Nurse at the Altemonte Branch of the Florida Hospital; and Dr. Faith-Ann McGarrell, an Assistant Professor in the School of Education (Curriculum & Instruction), Andrews University, Berrien Springs, Michigan. Shirley and Roy are the grandparents of four adorable grandchildren: Safiya Margaret and Stephen Akil Hudson (Orlando, Florida); and Marcello Andre, and Gabrielle Mercedes McGarrell (Hanford, California).

Dr. McGarrell’s denominational work journey began in 1961 after her gradu-ation from Caribbean Union College,

having earned an Associate of Arts degree in Secretarial Science. Since then, she has served in her homeland, Guyana, South America, as Secretary, Church School Teacher, Bible Worker, Pastor’s wife, and Chief Shepherdess after her husband, Dr. Roy I. McGar-rell, was appointed President of the Guyana Conference of SDA in 1976.

After an extensive stint of service in her homeland, Guyana, her journey led her back to Caribbean Union College/University of the Southern Caribbean on two (2) other occasions, where she was afforded the privilege of serving in several capacities. These include the following: Dean of Women at the Linda Austin Hall, Chairperson of the Department of English, Dean of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Vice President for Academic Administration, Acting President, and Vice President for General Administra-tion from which she has retired. Other denominational service outside of the Caribbean Union include: English Department Secretary and contract English instructor at Andrews Univer-sity, Berrien Springs, Michigan, USA.

Dr. McGarrell is the author of several book publications. These include:•Mouthfuls of Joy for Today•Rivulets of Patience for Today•Capsules of Time for Today•The Debate on the Teaching of Litera-

ture: A Caribbean Viewpoint•Awesome God: Little Miss Dolly•Living With A Man Named Roy: A

Legacy of Love (Soon to Be Released).

Other journal publications are:•McGarrell, S.A. (2002). “Should

Adventist academies teach literature? A report on a survey of English teach-ers in Seventh-day Adventist second-ary schools in the Caribbean.” Journal of Adventist Education, 65 (1), 22-27. [Written for October/November Issue]

•McGarrell, S.A. (2000). “Differential perceptions of English teachers about the teaching of literature in Seventh-day Adventist secondary schools in

Dr. Shirley A. McGarrell

selected regions of the Caribbean.” Microfiche. Ann Arbor, Mich.: University Microfilms International.

•McGarrell, S.A. (1995). Literature: “Bringing pleasure and value to young readers.” Journal of Adven-tist Education, 58 (1), 38-41.

•McGarrell, S.A. (1993). “Why Teach Fiction at a Christian College.” Tertiary Thoughts Vol. 1, No.1, p.1

•McGarrell, S.A. (1991). “Faith and fiction: An inspiring dilemma for Seventh-day Adventist teach-ers of Literature.” Christ in the Classroom, 14, 291-310.

•McGarrell, S.A. (1991). “Litera-ture: Bringing pleasure and value to young readers.” Christ in the Classroom, 18, 359-362

•McGarrell, S.A. (1987). “The PK Dilemma.” Shepherd-ess International, 4 (3), 30-31. [Written for October issue]

•McGarrell, S.A. (1987). “Sepa-rate yet united: The shepherd-ess’ quest for self-esteem.” Shepherdess International , 4 (3), 33-35. [Written for July issue]

•McGarrell, S.A. (n.d) “Literature for young children.” In Touch Vol. 1, No. 1 pp. 6-8.Shirley McGarrell enjoys teaching,

learning, and administration, but she especially enjoys encouraging oth-ers to deal with the challenges that come when life takes on a minor strain. She loves people generally, but loves the Lord supremely.

She has come to the end of her full-time service with the organized Church Body and her Alma Mater, the University of the Southern Caribbean, but her life of total service will never really fully end for as long as God grants her life, health, and a sound mind. The Caribbean Union Confer-ence, and the Inter-American Division of SDA wish for her a long, healthy, enjoyable, and fulfilling retirement period. May God’s richest blessings continue to attend her and her family.

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known to most people as Jeeva, was born to Pastor A.M.Jesudawson and his wife Gnanamany in Trichi, India. Her father was an Indian and her mother a Sri Lankan. Jeeva’s father and brother Nayagam carried the Advent message to Sri Lanka, which was then known as Ceylon, where her grandparents and mother were the first converts..

Jeeva was baptized in Sri-Lanka by Pastor B.D. Jurianz at Lakpahana Training School which was a boarding school and after secondary school she went to work at the V.O.P in Colombo. In 1967, she me her husband to be Bernard, a Bajan, who had gone to her country on a scholarship to study at the University of Colombo. They were married in 1972 and went back to Barbados to live. They now have three adult sons.

Jeeva was recruited to become a full-time Literature Evangelist in Barbados by the veteran Sis. Elmina Henry. She has remained with unbroken service for the past 37 years, cheerfully facing the challenges and hard work. She says “In everything I ask God for success, and He gives it to me”.

Jeeva has inherited her father’s love for music and she sings as well as plays the piano, violin, cello and organ. She has also been able to produce two LP records and two 45 records and one CD. Her hobbies are cooking, and fishing. One of her treasured and outstanding experiences occurred in 1986 when she invited to church, the Governor General of Barbados, the now deceased Dame Nita Barrow, an invitation which she accepted. At that time Jeeva made a presentation of two books to her, Desire of the Ages and Counsels on Diets and Foods was made to her Excellency.

Jeeva recounts a statement from Thomas Edison where he said that his success came from hard-work. He said that success is 1% inspiration, and 99 % perspiration. She applies this to her life as well. And vows to remain humble and keep trusting God. She is thankful for the opportunity to serve over these past years and would like to encourage and recruit others to undertake the same work. She has already started writing a book. Jeeva has no doubt that many will be saved through the reading of our publications.

We celebrate Jeeva’s years of sacrificial service to the proclamation of the gospel through literature, and wish her renewed health and blessings for being a beacon of light which has guided many precious souls to experience transformation.

Judith SmithCaribbean Union Conference Publishing Director

A Dedicated Literature Evangelist Jeevamany Anbu Bai Jesudawson Whitehead,

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T H i R d Q U A R T E R 2 0 1 0

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It began as the ’Field Gleanings’ in December 1930 as a monthly paper Printed by the College Press at Carib-bean Training College in Maracas Valley for an annual subscription of 48 cents. The very first article on the very first edition was entitled “For Wider Service” written by W. R. Elliott began “Good Morning, Happy to Meet you.” The article went on to explain why it was felt that a paper was needed for the then Caribbean Union.

“Perhaps you say, But why the paper? Ah, you see we have grown to be so many! There are more than four thousand of us now and we are

the brethren of Tortola were elated at having reached their Harvest Ingather-ing goal of $15.00, which was far above what was done the previous year; Elder A.E. Riley was also in the news that month because he had undergone eye surgery and was improving and was soon expected to be out and about again. Pastor Payne wrote from St. Vin-cent to say that he was busy at Vermont where he was holding meetings which promised a good ingathering of souls. “Already I have a class in preparation for baptism. I am expecting some more to decide as the meetings continue. While over in St. James, Grenada, Pastor J.D. Wood was lamenting his one disappointment which was quite discouraging and that was the size of the hall which was far too small to accommodate the congregation…Since the crowd remained outside, he took up his position by a window where he could see the sea of heads as he spoke.

Eighty one years later, our territory has undergone many changes to where we now boast of five conference, four missions and one region, and we have grown in membership to over 200,000. This paper remains a good idea for helping us to remain connected.

scattered from Mt. Roraima on one side to St. Thomas on the other; and the most wonderful part of it is, we are still growing so fast that we felt we should have something that would help us to get acquainted with each other, and bind us together, and give us that feeling of solidarity and unity that makes for strength. As we looked about for something that would help to accomplish this, we said, ‘What will help to bind us together and make us one people more than a good paper’? Someone replied, ‘A good idea…’”

In September 1931, the news from around the Caribbean was about how God had blessed Elder Van Putten’s effort in St. Croix and six more had joined the baptismal class while many others were keeping the Sabbath and attending the services. In Guyana, the work among the Davis Indians who live in the upper reaches of the Mazaruni River and on the Kamarang was begin-ning again by Brother and Sister Joseph Gonzalves who had left Georgetown on August 15 for their new home among the children of the forest, and that the printing department had just received a ton of paper from England.

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Our journey to Caribbean Health Foods Limited began in 1987 when our company, College Health Foods, was planted on the soil of The University of the Southern Caribbean (formerly Carib-bean Union College). From our small operations comprising about a dozen employees under the management of Mr. Isaac Mohomed, our company gradually grew, first its trunk and then its branches. Today our leaves are bright and green with the promise of good health and nutrition stamped on every product.

Twenty four years has gone and what fantastic yields and reapings we have had. Today under the strong manage-ment of Mrs. Juliana Chunisingh, who started back then as the Production Manager, we can testify of having over one hundred and fifty employees. In addition, we produce and distribute over eighty products, many of which are market leaders in their own right. Have you tasted our Natural Delights-Granola, both regular and the one with the tropical twist, they say the taste is out of this world, say- “heavenly”?

Yes, our growth has been phenomenal, to say the least. On May 21st 2010, College Health Foods was re- launched as “CARIBBEAN HEALTH FOODS LTD.” Our brand “NATURAL DELIGHTS” can be found in leading supermarkets across Trinidad and Tobago as well as most of

by Marilyn Hosein, Sales Supervisor

the CARICOM countries. They are also available at the Adventist Book Centres in Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Barbados, St Lucia, St. Vincent and Martinique.

We have received many awards over the years for excellence and continue to be recognised as a company promot-ing health and wellness throughout the land. This year as we partner with the government of Trinidad and Tobago through the Business Development

Company, we are exploring the pos-sibilities of extra-regional markets.

We express our appreciation to all our staff and pray for success as we continue to unite with each other to complete the spreading of the gospel through the Word and Health. As you pass through this week on the campus of USC, remember to “Grab a pack of Natural Delights” from our store on the hill.

CELEBRATING OUR JOURNEyCARIBBEAN HEALTH FOODS LIMITED

University of the Southern Caribbean,Maracas Valley, St. Joseph,Trinidad and Tobago, W.i. Website: www.caribbeanhealthfoods.com

E-mail: [email protected]: 1-868-645-6260/6231fax: 1-868-645-2448


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We have learnt to weep with those who weep and to rejoice with those who rejoice. The power of interces-sory prayer and the power of love for others, these are the hallmarks of the Chaplaincy Department of the Community Hospital of Seventh-day Adventists located in Cocorite, Trinidad.

The Seventh-day Adventist church wherever it was possible, set up medical institutions to minister to Man’s physical and mental needs, understanding that the human race is very vulnerable under trying circum-stances. Thus the role of the chaplain is imperative to the effective running of our health facilities. The noble institute of the Community Hospital is blessed to have such a department. Lives have been transformed and blessed; the hopeless have found hope, the faithless – faith, even the spiritual tone of the staff has been renewed

Throughout the last four years, we have grown in number to three, Pastor Neive George, Chaplain Rose-mary Lee Lung and an Administrative Assistant Leandra Hernandez. The Department has become more vis-ible to the staff and the community near and far through the leadership of Pastor George and the power-ful guidance of the Holy Spirit.

How does the chaplain impart knowl-edge without violating the individual’s privacy and religious conviction, even at times their pride? From the pen of inspiration, these words are writ-ten, “Christ’s method alone will give true success in reaching the people. The Saviour mingled with men as on who desired their good. He showed his sympathy for them, ministered to their needs and won their confidence. Then he bid them, follow me”. The department boldly stepped out of

presentation during the morning period. Through this process, the members of the church are blessed two-fold: one, through the dissemination of informa-tion; two, in ministering to others which is done in the afternoon period when the church visits the ward. Members are encouraged to form relationships with former patients and relatives and pastors are encouraged to do home visitation. Counselling sessions are run by the department, and refer-rals are made where it is necessary. Dedication of babies and marriages of Non-Adventists are conducted. Funerals have been conducted as well to offer hope and comfort to people from various religious backgrounds.

Health seminars, formulated by the department, are hosted at the hos-pital, presented by the doctors, and provided free-of-charge. The public is made aware of these sessions through various means, for example – the

its comfort zone into unchartered grounds where heavenly intelligences co-operate with the workers of the department in service to their fellow-men. Structures and programmes were strategically put into place to alleviate as many of the needs of patients as possible. These services even began extending beyond the confinement of the hospital walls into the wider community and the leadership recog-nised that the challenges were greater than three persons could handle.

The invitation was then sent out to persons to join the department as volunteers, contributing in whatever way God has blessed them. The volunteers number over thirty-five persons: male and female, seniors and young adults; they minister in different areas. There are the prayer intercessors who visit the institute on Wednesdays, congregating in the public prayer room for at least two hours, interfacing with the patients, their relatives and clients of the hospital, standing in the gap on their behalf. They also find time to visit the wards and render heavenly music.

Others volunteer their time in the Welfare service of the department, preparing food baskets and sorting clothing for distribution. All these volunteers along with the staff of the department at one time or another participate in home visitation.

On Sabbaths, churches from the South Caribbean Conference will facilitate the department with their ministry of visitation, blessing lives and bringing hope to those in the environ-ment of the hospital. The churches can choose to come from the morning through the afternoon. The department has designed a workshop comprising seven different topics giving the option to choose three to four of the topics for

The Chaplaincy Department of Community Hospital of Seventh-day Adventists,Western Main Road, Cocorite

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Internet: personal e-mails; posters placed strategically at the hospital and public places and last but not least by word of mouth. Some of the health features presented are Weight Manage-ment, Hypertension, Diabetes, etc. Outreach health programmes to various communities are conducted once, or sometimes twice, per month. The demand for this service is great, both from the churches and public groups.

The response from these activi-ties is very positive. Bridges are being built, lives are being touched, impressions are being made and a wide field is being cultivated for a great harvest for the abundant life.

For two years the department ran Vacation Bible School, supported by volunteers, for the children of the com-munity of Cocorite and children of staff. The attendance was encouraging. The Women’s Federation of the area gra-ciously lent us the use of their building

to conduct the activities. The Cocorite Government School invited the Pastor to hold a special service for the S.E.A children last year and again this year.

Tutoring of academic studies, in Eng-lish, Mathematics and Human & Social Biology, was conducted through the initiative of the Chaplaincy Department. Periodically, seminars are held for the Chaplaincy Department and volunteers by different facilitators which enable us to function even more effectively. The pulse of the Department is always beating with new and innovative ways to advance the potential and useful-ness of its members for the service of humanity; thus fulfilling God’s will.

We have now embarked on a new project to place televisions (flat screens, if you please) at vantage points of the hospital to transmit programmes that will enlighten, encourage, inspire, comfort and instruct, thus infusing a heavenly atmosphere.

“And God is able to make all Grace abound towards you, that ye always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work.”

As we labour, we are reminded of the promise in 2 Corinthians 9:8


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Feelings of accomplishment and satisfac-tion were etched on the faces of all 523 graduands who marched down the aisle at the University of the Southern Carib-bean, during the commencement ceremo-nies on May 15, 2011. Held in the main auditorium of the University, this year’s graduation exercises were divided into two sessions (morning and evening) and were arranged in order to create adequate seating for all who wished to attend the ceremony. This was the 78th graduating class of this 84-year old institution.

The chosen theme, “Inspired by a Dream, Impassioned by a Purpose, Empowered for Destiny” rang through the proceedings of the program, which began on Friday May 13th with Pastor Clive Dot-tin, Youth, Health and Religious Liberty Director of the Caribbean Union Confer-ence giving the feature address during the Consecration service. His decorated speech, sonorous language, use of literary devices, humour, and illustrations, effec-tively drove home the message central to his presentation: “Let no one pull you down.” He implored the graduands to pursue their goals relentlessly and hold fast to their dreams, for in reality, they’ve only just begun. He also added that their dream must be so large and pulsatingly dynamic, that it will become larger than any problems that may arise in the future.

On Sabbath, May 14th, Pastor Claudette Andrews, Director of Women and Children’s Ministries of the Carib-bean Union Conference delivered the Baccalaureate sermon. She challenged graduands to evaluate their intersections with the people with whom they will

come into contact during their lifetime. She stressed that at these intersections, the way they dress, their lifestyle and demeanour can either influence or pollute others. The Tribute service on Sabbath evening, gave graduands the opportunity to voice their appreciation to those who had enabled them to reach this landmark: parents, spouses, sponsors and friends.

In his Promulgation address, at Sun-day’s Commencement service, Dr. Trevor Gardner, spoke about the uniqueness of this graduating class-referring to the fact that it consisted of three sets of twins and a triplet. He also highlighted the current status of the university and the construction of the new dormitories that had already begun, the official completion of the two newest buildings on campus – the Business Block, and the Constitution Hall and gave a panoramic view of future developments which include the estab-lishment of the School of Allied Health and an institutional model for Caribbean schools in recycling; music scholarships for students; and the provision of funds for faculty who wish to do research.

The speaker for the commencement exercises, Dr. Milton O. C. Haynes is a national of Barbados who had been listed in Who’s Who in American Colleges and Universities and was the first black physi-cian to be accepted for specialty training in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Lenox Hill Hospital, New York, where he did his Residency. He has been the recipient of numerous citations and awards and was listed by the Network Journal as one of the “Best Black Doctors.” Dr. Haynes is a member of the Hanson Place Seventh-

day Adventist church in New York. In his presentation, he served all graduands with an international arrest warrant which read “Wanted: Your Mind.” He charged them to do three things. First he chal-lenged them to make a contribution to the body of knowledge in their specific fields of study and interest. Second he challenged them to make an extra effort to help find solutions to the problems faced in our societies, and contribute to the betterment of the world. Third he advised that they should encourage, or affirm, at least one person every day.

Throughout his address, he men-tioned the names of famous individuals who had dared to do the impossible, and who had broken barriers, be they social or physical, leaving an inefface-able mark on the history of “dreams which became a reality.” He urged all to look around and find some area to which they could contribute or realize a problem that is currently affecting the lives of their brothers and sisters, for which they could find solutions.

Two persons were honored by the University as Portraits of Excellence, they were Mrs. Zita Friday-Lewis and Mr. Clive Clarke, alumni of USC. They both had made significant contribu-tions to society and to the University. This year, the University celebrated two students from the School of Social Sciences who had achieved the highest honours in academic achievement – Dorian Whiskey, and Claudia Wisner.

The administration, along with the entire university fraternity, extends its sincere congratulations to all the graduates of 2011. Go out and be all that God wants you to be!

USC GRADUATING CLASS 2011Inspired Impassioned Empowered

by a Dream, by a Purpose, for Destiny

by Charlie Ann St. Cyr

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The Guyana Conference of Seventh-day Adventists held its third quadrennial session from Wednesday, May 25, to Sabbath, May 28, 2011 under the theme, “Transformed by His Grace”. In addition to local delegates, representatives from the Inter-American Division (Vice President - Pastor Leon Wel-lington), Caribbean Union Conference (Pres-ident – Dr Eugene Daniel, Secretary – Pastor Cyril Horrell, Treasurer – Bertie Henry) Uni-versity of the Southern Caribbean, Commu-nity Hospital, Sister Conferences, Missions, and Regions, and Guyanese organisations attended the Session.

Executive President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana, the Honorable Mr Bharrat Jagdeo, joined members of the Adventist Church at the opening ceremony of the quadrennial event. The head-of-state, who was recently given the ‘Champion of the Earth’ award by the United Nations, not only delivered the feature address at the opening exercise, but also received an award from the church for his service to the nation.

An award ceremony was one of the focal points of the opening service. The occasion was used to recognise the outstanding con-tribution of 17 public figures and organisa-tions to the life and wellness of citizens of Guyana. 29 Adventist professionals and organisations were also decorated in recog-nition of the impact their life and work have had on the citizenry.

One of the much anticipated events of Session is usually the election of officers. This was no exception. By the end of the business meetings on Day 3, the following list of officers to serve the Guyana constitu-ency for the next four years had been pre-sented:AdministrAtionPresident: Ps. Richard Avert JamesSecretary: Ps. Stanton Adams*Treasurer: Ps. Margaret Ramsarran*directorsPersonal Ministries & Community Ser-vices: Ps Jumoul Sancho

Youth, Chaplaincy, & Public Affairs and Religious Liberty: Pastor Marvyn SmithWomen & Children’s Ministries: Pamela MentoreCommunication: Barbara Savory*Caribbean Union Revolving Fund: Winston James*Family Life Ministry: Ps. Stanton Adams*Ministerial Secretary & Stewardship: Pastor Malcolm La Fleur*Persons who were returned to office

Other directors will be appointed subse-quently by the elected executive committee.

Sabbath brought with it the climax to the four days of anticipation, reflection, and pro-jection when members from across the Con-ference met at the National Park for a grand convocation. It was a packed day which did not culminate before the sun had long faded from the sky.

The new president of the Guyana Confer-ence and his family were presented to the constituency. The youngest pastor called to serve as president of the Conference, Pastor James had served in the previous quadren-nium as Personal Ministries and Community Services Director. He is married to Penelope

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and together they have produced a daugh-ter, Amaris.

Next, a service of thanksgiving and reflection was conducted for the blessings of the last quadrennium and in honour of outgoing president, Dr Hilton Garnett. Hav-ing served in the Gospel ministry for 43 years, Dr Garnett will retire in July. Thirty of these years of service have been dedicated to the Guyana Conference which he served in various capacities including district pas-tor/evangelist, departmental director, Exec-utive Secretary, and three-term president.

The service was also used as an occa-sion to honour a few other persons. The organisation, Guyana Conference Overseas Support (GUYCONOS), awarded Confer-ence treasurer, Pastor Margaret Ramsarran for her 23 years of service to the Guyana Conference; Pastor Bernelle McPherson for 43 years of service to the Adventist Church; Pastor C. J. Quashie for over 50 years of service in the Gospel Ministry; and Sister Pearl Garnett for 43 years as a pro-fessional (nurse), mother and a support for the ministerial ministry of her husband, Dr Hilton Garnett.

The new president and wife: Richard and Penelope James A section of the convention crowd at the National Park

Administrators and spouses - (l-R) Ps. & Sis. Richard James, Ps & Sis. Stanton Adams, Ps Margaret Ramsarran

Barbara Savory: Communication Director, Guyana Conference


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Growing up in Port of Spain, Trinidad presents its own challenges, particularly when you grow up in Springside Avenue, Eastern Quarry, Laventille. Sean Rich-ards, his two brothers and one sister grew up in relative security and happiness, pri-marily because of a very strict but loving father.

Sean, who was born on April 11, 1983, remembers that there were places he and his siblings were not allowed to go otherwise they would face the anger of his father. He also remembers his father lovingly, caring for them after his mother migrated to the United States of America, and reading Bible stories for them about Noah, Balaam and the donkey, Moses and many others. Stories which stayed with him all of his life. As Sean grew older, he fell in with the crowd and began liming, drinking and partying. He grew a Rasta hairstyle because he did not want to cut his hair, he had heard about Sampson

WHy WE CELEBRATE... Sean’s Storyand those Bible men of old who, accord-ing to him, “had locks”.

In his heart, Sean wanted to know more about God, so he began studying the Bible. There were some “Bobo Shanti” Rastas where he worked who encouraged him to worship and study with them, which he agreed to do. However, the week before he was to go, the South-East Port of Spain Seventh-day Adventist church held an open-air programme in the area where he lived. Sean was drawn to the singing and testimony of the crowd and stood on the outskirts listening. When a member came and stood next to him he confessed that he really wanted to give his heart to God and to learn more about him, he was told about an evangelistic event that was to take place at King George IV Park in Port of Spain and was invited to attend. Sean says that he will always be grate-ful to the members who took the time to ensure that he attended by transporting him nightly to the event, people such as Dr. McDowald and Bro. McCoy. This was March 2008 and the evangelistic effort was being conducted by Evangelist Inskip Richards. When the a call was made for persons willing to surrender to God and be baptized, Sean answered the call. There

were some present who remember this Rasta man running to the altar.

Sean found he had many struggles ahead, the first had to do with his Rasta hairstyle. He said one morning he awoke with the conviction that he needed to cut his hair but he did not want to do it. He went to a friend and told him of his conviction, the friend said if

that is what you feel you must do, then do it and he gave him $40.00 to get a hair-cut. He says people could hardly recog-nize him after that, and he was never the same since then. Another of his strug-gles involved the area in which he lived, known in Trinidad as a hot spot. Sean recalls leaving home with two others to go to work one morning, when he encoun-tered a known gang leader, someone whom he knew from the area, he hailed him out thinking all was well when the gang leader started shooting at the three of them, they had to run for their lives, Sean recalled that he kept falling down and had to crawl to safety. People, even the leader’s fellow gang members and the police who heard about what had happened asked Sean what he was going to do. Sean responded that vengeance belonged to God and that he had already forgiven the gang leader. About three weeks later this gang leader was shot dead.

Since coming to know God, Sean knows that he has been blessed. He now func-tions as a deacon in the South-East Port of Spain church and was recently mar-ried to the lovely Kemba. Sean says that God directed their union and he feels so blessed. Even his two daughters, through a prior relationship, welcome the time that they spend with him. Kemba says he is a loving, kind and respectful person whose deepest desire is to help others into the kingdom of God. She says that he spends most of his spare time sharing the Word of God with people in the area where he lives. This sharing has lead to the bap-tisms of his father, an aunt and one of his neighbours.

Sean is thankful to God for this new life that he has been given. He says that the love of God has made him fearless. He shares that his aim in life is to focus on Jesus and not to lose hope.

by Sherlye Liverpool


East CaribbEan ConfErEnCEAdministratorsPresident: Pastor David BecklesSecretary: Pastor Carl DyalTreasurer: Sis. Sylgene ClarkeP.O. Box 223, Bridgetown, Barbados Tel.: (246)-429-7234 Fax: (246)-429-8055 E-mail: [email protected]: www.eastcarib.org

GrEnada ConfErEnCEAdministratorsPresident: Dr. Clinton LewisSecretary: Pastor Nord PunchTreasurer: Bro. Donald ModesteAdvent Avenue; Grand Bras, St. Andrew’s, Grenada Mailing: P.O. Box 920 Grenville, St. Andrew’s, Grenada.Tel.: (473) 442-7450; 442-8220Fax: (473) 442-8221E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.grenadaconference.org

Guyana ConfErEnCEAdministratorsPresident: Pastor Dr. Hiton GarnetSecretary: Pastor Stanton AdamsTreasurer: Sis. Margaret Ramsarran222 Peter Rose and Almond Streets, Queenstown, Georgetown, GuyanaP.O. Box 10191 Georgetown, GuyanaTel.: (592)-226-3313; 226-7702Fax: (592)-223-8142E-mail: [email protected]: www.guyanaconference.org

north CaribbEan ConfErEnCEAdministratorsPresident: Pastor Silton Brown

Secretary: Pastor Desmond JamesTreasurer: Sis. Sanida Mc KenzieP.O. Box 580 Christiansted,St. Croix USVI 00821 Tel.: (340)-778-6589 Fax: (340)-778-6593E-mail: [email protected]: www.northcaribbeanconference.org

st VinCEnt & GrEnadinEs rEGionCoordinator: Pastor Dermoth BaptisteSt.Vincent & Grenadines RegionSDA Community Service ComplexOld Montrose, KingstownSt. Vincent.Phone: 784-457-6739Fax: 784-457-9518 Website: www.svgadventists.org

south CaribbEan ConfErEnCEAdministratorsPresident: Pastor Kern TobiasSecretary: Pastor Leslie MosesTreasurer: Bro. John MahadeoCorner Deane Street and Eastern Main Road, St. Augustine, Trinidad P.O. Box 66; Port of Spain, Trinidad Tel.: (868) 662-5356; 662-7024; 662-6121Fax: (868) 645-3551E-mail: [email protected]: www.southcaribadventists.org

st. LuCia MissionAdministratorsPresident: Pastor Johnson FrederickSecretary: Bro. Eddison AlexanderTreasurer: Eddison AlexanderVide Bouteille Road, Castries, St. Lucia

P.O. Box GM 912 Castries, St. Lucia Telephone: (758) 451-8657; 451-6360Fax: (758) 451-9332E-mail: [email protected]: www.stluciaadventist.org

tobaGo MissionAdministratorsPresident: Pastor Clyde ThomasSec. -Treasurer: Pastor Clyde E. LewisBad Hill, Plymouth Road, Tobago Trinidad and Tobago P.O. Box 311 Bad Hill, Plymouth Road, Tobago, Trinidad and TobagoTelephone: (868)-639-1222; 639-1752Fax: (868)-639-1752E-mail: [email protected]: www.tobagoadventists.org

surinaME MissionAdministratorsPresident: Pastor Lyndon GudgeSecretary: Pastor Edward BlackmanTreasurer: Leslie Koorndijk8 Madeliefjesstraat, Paramaribo, P.O. Box 1909 Paramaribo, Suriname Telephone: (597)-400-355Fax: (597)-400-783E-mail:[email protected]: “Adventisten,” Paramaribo, SurinameWebsite: www.surinameadventists.org

south LEEward MissionAdministratorsPresident: Pastor Desmond JamesSecretary/Treasurer: Pastor Carson GreeneP.O. Box 109, St. Johns, AntiguaTelephone: (268) 462 -6067

DIRECTORy OF CONFERENCES & MISSIONS IN THE CARIBBEAN UNION

street address: No. 7 Rookery Nook, Maraval, TrinidadMailing Address: P.O. Box 221, Port of Spain, Trinidad

administrators & departmental directorsPresident Eugene F. Danielsecretary Cyril E. Horrelltreasurer Bertie Henryassoc. treasurer Rolph Cedenoadra Theodore JariaChildren’s Mininistry Claudette AndrewsCommunication Theodore Jaria Editor, Gleanings Theodore JariaEducation Hilary Bowman Evangelist Roosevelt Danielsfamily Ministries Andrew Farrel

CARIBBEAN UNION DIRECTORy

Contacts:Tel: (868)-622-2514 (868)-622-2543Tel: (868)-622-2509 (868)-622-7934Fax: (868)-622-8463

web:caribbeanunionadventist.org

health Ministries Clive P. DottinMinisterial Andrew FarrelPublic affs. & relg. Lib. Clive P. DottinPublishing Min. Judith Smithrevolving fund Bertie Henrysab. sch. & Pers. Min. Danforth Francis stewardship Ministry Eugene F. Danieltrust services Bertie Henrywomen’s Min. Claudette Andrewsyouth Ministries Clive P. Dottin

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We divert from our series on child develop-ment to reflect on some salient counsel from our last day prophet with reference to parent-ing. Please prayerfully ponder the following excerpt from Reflecting Christ p. 177.

“Guard your children from every objection-able influence possible; for in childhood they are more ready to receive impressions, either of moral dignity, purity, and loveliness of character, or of selfishness, impurity, and dis-obedience. Once let them become influenced by the spirit of murmuring, pride, vanity, and impurity, and the taint may be as indelible as life itself. It is because the home training is defective that the youth are so unwilling to submit to proper authority. I am a mother; I know whereof I speak when I say that youth and children are not only safer but happier under wholesome restraint than when follow-ing their own inclination.

It should be the object of every parent to secure to his child a well-balanced, symmetri-cal character. This is a work of no small mag-nitude and importance--a work requiring ear-nest thought and prayer no less than patient, persevering effort. A right foundation must be laid, a framework, strong and firm, erected, and then day by day the work of building, pol-ishing, perfecting must go forward.

The physical, mental, and spiritual capa-bilities should be developed in order to form a properly balanced character. Children should be watched, guarded, and disciplined in order to successfully accomplish this. It requires skill and patient effort to mold the young in the right manner. Certain evil tendencies are to be carefully restrained and tenderly rebuked; the mind is to be stimulated in favor of the right. The child should be encouraged in attempting to govern self, and all this is to be done judiciously, or the purpose desired is frustrated.

Parents may well inquire: “Who is suf-ficient for these things?” God alone is their sufficiency, and if they leave Him out of the question, seeking not his aid and counsel, hopeless indeed is their task. But by prayer, by study of the Bible, and by earnest zeal on their part they may succeed nobly in this important duty and be repaid a hundredfold for all their time and care. “

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Eager and expectant, the children could not stop talking about their vacation plans. School was over for the year and all four of them were going to spend their vacation in Barbados with Nana and Dada, their grandparents.

Jayden and Jewel began packing their bags as soon as they came home from school. James and Jonathan were busy planning all the fun things they were going to do daily with their cousins. At the top of the list was swimming at the beach. Next was exploring the Harrisons’ Caves. Of course plans also included hikes and afternoon drives with Dada, as well as picking mangoes, eating sugar cane, and riding horses.

Daddy and Mommy called the children together for an important family meeting; they wanted each one to understand their responsibilities before they left home, while they travelled on the airplane, and when they arrived at their grandparents’ home. “James and Jonathan, as the older twins, check to be sure everyone has his carry-on bag. And remember to set a good example for your sisters.”

“Jayden and Jewel, be sure that everyone has his jacket. The airplane can be cold. Also remember to be kind and helpful to each other, do the chores Nana and Dada give you, and read every day.”

Mother went to the girls’ room and helped them with their packing. The boys had a check list of what they needed to pack and checked their list as they placed stuff in their travel bags. Very soon all the bags and suit cases were ready and Dad placed them by the door. After evening worship, the children eagerly went to bed, for they knew that very early the next morning they would be on their way to Nana and Dada in lovely Barbados. At first it was difficult to fall asleep, for the children were so excited, but finally they drifted off into a deep sleep and dreams of splashing in the blue sea.

Too soon Dad knocked on the two sets of bedroom doors and the two sets of twins tumbled out of their beds. Baths, morning worship, and breakfast went without a problem, and by seven- thirty the entire family was on their way to the airport. As they boarded the airplane, James said out loud, “Barbados here we come!” It was going to be a vacation of fun, fun, and more fun.

by Claudette AndrewsChildren’s Ministries

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