by Khrystus Wallace for
DaringDifferently.com & CNN iReport
“All in all, I think the event was well supported and it was a great way to start the New Year 2012.” Those were the words of President of the Sandy Point United Churches Association, Pastor Prisca Heyligar.
Churches in Sandy Point united on the afternoon of 1st January,
2012 at the community’s basketball court to welcome in the New Year.
The effort was indeed collaborative and saw all the churches in the
Sandy Point area participating.
Singing
Evangelist Pastor Phillip Webbe was host for the afternoon – evening
event and did a splendid job. He commended the efforts of the Pastors
and hinted one reason why folks should know Christ, as their
relationship with Him can definitely conquer discouragement.
Marissa
Dupont opened the proceedings with a rousing rendition thanking God for
bringing the world thus far. She was followed by the opening prayer by
Rev. Rohan of the Immanuel Methodist Church.
Vakeel
Herbert could not have done a better job with his rendition of the St.
Kitts-Nevis national anthem. His melodious voice was truly a gift from
God.
The
afternoon’s proceedings continued with Pastor Prisca Heyligar,
President of the Sandy Point United Churches Association giving the
welcome and opening remarks. She was followed by a lively and energetic
worship experience led by Bro. Donelle Caines of The Unique Touch
Christian Centre and accompanied by members of various worship teams in
the community.
Among
many of the songs that were sang, one titled “Lord you are good and
your mercy endureth forever,” seemed to mean so much to attendees as
they sang out quite lustily. This was probably because they were giving
thanks to God through song for bringing them to another year.
Other
specials came from The Unique Touch Christian Centre through dance, the
Wesleyan Holiness Church through song, The Apostolic Faith Mission
though Monologue and the Immanuel Baptist Church through dance.
Tabia
Powell-Revan from the Sandy Point Seventh Day Adventist Church, The
Abundant Life Church Pan Players and the Evangelistic Faith Church Dance
Mimers highlighted the event with their renditions.
All ministries did a splendid job ministering.
How
can such a powerful event be hosted without a word or words from the
Lord. Certainly Not! Pastor Steve Huggins from the newest Church in The
Sandy Point Area – Destiny International and Elder Floyd Revan of the
Seventh Day Adventist Church delivered two powerful words that
challenged the community.
Pastor
Steve’s title was Love One Another while Elder Revan reminded attendees
of the importance of praising God according to Psalm 150.
Elder
Revan shared a powerful poem highlighting how the birds probably praise
God and concluded by challenging the audience never to let the birds
and animals outdo us as humans.
Right
after his world, Pastor Webbe and the United Worshipers led out in a
New Year Victory Praise Party on the hard court. After which, Pastor
Mark Hodge of the Apostolic Faith Mission gave the final challenge.
The
Sandy Point United Churches Association must be commended for rallying
together and helping the community start the year right. Cheers to
Pastor Heyligar and her UNITED TEAM.
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