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Volume I Issue 3 June 2017

Sis. Nolda Francis, the former WWMS Director of the Virgin Islands
District was officially appreciated on 26th February at the 44th Annual
District Conference which was convened at the Trinity Wesleyan
Holiness Church in St. Croix. The newly elected WWMS District
Director, Michele Edmondson during her presentation expressed thanks
to Sis Francis for her dedication and service to this District.
WWMS VISION STATEMENT

To proclaim Jesus to all women,

irrespective of class, colour or creed,
and to serve to be a catalyst for
change in a changing world.

WWMS MISSION STATEMENT

WWMS is building relationship through

the power of the gospel and
equipping women to build the lives of
others through faith, hope and love,
thus making the lives of others
purposeful and productive within the
community.

WWMS VALUES

Relationship Women striving to build

relationship is essential to successful
living.

Equipping - Through the power of

God in each life, lives are
transformed.

Purpose The purpose for which we

exist is to strengthen the faith of
women through the power of Jesus
Christ.
 Honor thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long
Inside this edition upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee. Exodus
20:12

He that troubled his own house shall inherit the wind: and the
From the General Directors Desk ....2 - 3 fool shall be servant to the wise of heart. Proverbs 11:20

Feedback.....3 And if a house be divided against itself, that house cannot stand.
Mark 3:25
Parenting Today ...4 - 5

Profile of Meredith Brookes-Pemberton
St. Kitts Woman of the Year..6
Rev. Cordelia Gibson, District Superintendent
Emeritus, St. Vincent and the Grenadines........7 9
Prayer Corner ..9
POEM Christs True Witness by Mirner B. Ward10
Humour ...10 infidel. 1 Timothy 5:8
And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring
them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. Ephesians
6:2
Children, obey your parents in all things: for this is well
pleasing unto the Lord. Colossians 3:20
But if any provide not for his own, and especially for those of
his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an

The Healthy Challenge Be a Healthier You .11 Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ.
Galatians 6:2
The VI District Spring Rally11

Congratulations, Greetings, Upcoming events...12
From the General Directors Desk...
Families Stay Connected Through the Word of God
William J. Clinton acknowledged that the Nation's primary
challenge was to "strengthen the American Family" and
observed that since families are the very foundation of
American life if stronger families are built, America itself
will be stronger.
In the light of the alarming statistics about the breakdown in
family relationships, there is a clear indication that families can
endure. Much pain and suffering is experienced in the life of the
family when loved ones are taken through drug abuse, gun
violence and the many evils that plague our society today.
These Scriptures bring comfort to us in suffering:
Scriptures on Suffering
It is sometimes difficult to understand, but pain is a necessary
aspect of salvation. However, God does not expect us to endure
this suffering alone. These verses call to mind God's promise
that He will always be with us through our suffering, and that
no challenge is too great for Him to help us overcome.

In my Mothers Day discourse delivered on May 14 2017, I
spoke about four special mothers in scripture, who serve as role
models for families today.
1. THE PROTECTIVE MOTHER - Exodus 2:1-4
2. THE SUPPORTIVE MOTHER - 1 Sam 1:24-28
3. THE INSTRUCTIVE MOTHER - 2 Tim 1:5; 3:15
4. THE LOYAL MOTHER - John 19:25
The Bible has wisdom about familial relationships and how
family relates to love, service, healing, and strength. It also
discusses God's familial relationship with us, His children.
These verses offer some meditations on these topics.
Scriptures about the Family
My son, keep thy father's commandment, and forsake not the
law of thy mother. Proverbs 6:20
Can a woman forget her sucking child, that she should not have
compassion on the son of her womb? yea, they may forget, yet
will I not forget thee. Isaiah 49:15
Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the LORD
delivered him out of them all. Psalms 34:10
For unto you it is given in the behalf of Christ, not only to
believe on him, but also to suffer for his sake; Philippians 1:29
Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.
Matthew 5:4
This is my comfort in my affliction: for thy word hath quickened
me. Psalms 119:50
To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose
under the heaven: Ecclesiastes 3:1
Scriptures on Hope
No matter how dark life can seem, better times are always
ahead. The Bible can help us find hope by reminding us that
God has a plan, and that even if we can't understand it day-to-
day, that plan includes better times ahead for all of us.

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And now, Lord, what wait I for? my hope is in thee. Psalm 39:7
And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there
shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall
there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.
Revelation 21:4
Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart, all ye
that hope in the LORD. Psalm 21:34
Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering;
(for he is faithful that promised;) Hebrews 10:23
But if we hope for that we see not, then do we with patience wait
for it. Romans 8:25
The LORD is my portion, saith my soul; therefore, will I hope
in him. Lamentations 3:24
Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of
things not seen. Hebrews 11:1
Parents are weeping for the loss of their teenage children: lost
to drugs, Gun violence, HIV/AIDS, and other venereal diseases.
But God is faithful. We salute the Fathers on Their Special
Day. The family that prays together, stays together Stay
connected! Blessings!
Rev. Melba Williams,
General Director
Greetings! I wish to hereby extend congratulations
to you and your team on the publication of your
newsletter..
Blessings, Rev. Cumberbatch
CONGRATULATIONS ARE IN ORDER TO YOU
ALL I am writing to let you know that I am very
pleased with your newsletter. Maureen
Congratulations on the Caribbean Newsletter!!!
You have done an excellent job, we need this. Keep
up the good work. I am excited about this.
Rosalind
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Thanks ladies this was good. I hope it will not die a
natural death. Thanks again. Jennifer
Congratulations to the Executive! The newsletter
is a wonderful idea going forward, especially as it
links Caribbean women in a way that we can stay
connected through the year and not only at
conferences every 4 years. I find this publication
very interesting.
God's richest blessings be always yours.
Margaret
Excellent work Sis. Alleyne, may God continue to
richly bless you. Beverley
A very good job; really appreciate and wish all the
best as we go forward. Jennifer
It is truly a joy hearing from you through this
medium. Its an insightful instrument to share with
our sisters across the Caribbean and indeed the
world. This was needed "LINK", I certainly will
share with my local WWMS and encourage them to
contribute to the cause to maintain its existence
In order for the publication to survive and continue,
churches and individuals must make the effort to
make submissions that will inspire, enlighten,
renew and revive us in all aspects of our lives.
Michele
Thanks for sharing the Newsletter and featuring my
Devotionals. Its a very good newsletter...
Blessings on you and the entire committee. Julia
I truly enjoyed looking through the newsletter, I
wish you all the success with this publication tool.
Blessings. Rev. Parris
The Link is shaping up to be an excellent source of
information and expressions of gratitude to God
and our worthy women of God, who have served
this organization for many years. I am thankful for
your dedication, thoughtfulness and mastery of this
phase of our existence. May God continue to bless
you with wisdom and insight as you continue to
exercise the fulfilling of your vision. May you be
judged faithful and all those who work along with
you. Blessings! Rev. Williams
Nice! I love it. Debbie
Congratulations to the publication team for an
outstanding effort to keep the ladies across the
Caribbean informed. God's Blessings for continued
success. Anita
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 Cecile M. Alleyne, B.Th., M.A., C.P.C
Did you read the above advertisement and think once in a
lifetime opportunity or was it, Im underqualified? Maybe
you declared nope, this sounds like a recipe for stress,
therefore you simply refused to be overworked and
underpaid. These demands seem somewhat unrealistic
but actually parents are expected to do so much.
From interacting and by observation it is apparent that
people have their own beliefs about parenting and there is
no single formula that one can prescribe as the only means
by which it can be done. However, studies have helped
us to understand that some parenting styles or traits are
not helpful in raising the modern child.
Most appliances or equipment (large or small) are
generally fitted with an operational manual, nonetheless,
babies do not come with an instruction manual. In order
to effectively perform this role of parenting, we must
understand self and our children, together with a reliance
on the Holy Spirit for guidance. Whether you are a
biological, adoptive or spiritual mother this information is
aimed at helping you identify the childs dominant
personality type in an effort to better prepare you as a
caregiver.
PHLEGMATIC: thoughtful, controlled, adaptable,
attentive, diplomatic; this sweet shy child, labelled
as Peaceful, is one you certainly wont mind working
withreserved, soft spoken, very compliant.
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MELANCHOLY: detailed, orderly, persistent,
respectful, deep. The reserved analytical child,
easily referenced as the Perfect child, is a thinker,
detail oriented and sticks to the rules.
SANGUINE: playful, sociable, talkative, lively,
imaginative. The happy active child - this child is
Popular due to the talkative and playful nature.
CHOLERIC: adventurous, determined, outspoken,
competitive; the strong-willed child - Powerful is
probably not the word you were thinking to describe
this outgoing and heavily opinionated child but
research has indicated that several of our leaders were
considered as strong-willed.
Psychologist, Carl E. Pickhardt shared that the immediate
purpose of parental discipline is to provide a mix of
instruction, encouragement, and correction (when
necessary) to teach the child how to live according to
family values and within family rules.
Although my parents did not receive any formal parenting
training through attending sessions or reading literature,
in my opinion, they did an awesome job in raising me.
They both knew Proverbs 13:24 whoever spares the rod
hates his son, but he who loves him is diligent to
discipline him. The application of this was different with
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mommy literally practising that to spare the rod was to
spoil so yes, I was spanked not abused. Daddy never
spanked but his discipline was diligent and I feared what
I deemed then as his interrogation sessions. Whilst I
could somehow mentally prepare for the lashes, coming
up with a plausible answer for why I was in trouble, how
I could have handled the situation to avoid such and
sharing the lessons learnt always seemed difficult as I
dont know was not an acceptable answer. Therefore,
these one-to-one sessions certainly sharpened my
reasoning skills and helped me to focus. Reflectively, I
thank God for the wisdom he imparted to my parents and
the legacy they left which influenced my parenting today.
So many persons erroneously compare and stereotype
children, (why cant you be like your sister, she is such a
darling) without recognising that each child is unique.
We can have children raised in the same environment
which means their level of exposure is equal yet their
responses are so different.
I can bear testament of this, after parenting my first son
for eight years and with a sense of accomplishment, my
second son would however challenge my thinking. You
probably guessed it right, I have a Phlegmatic/Sanguine
and Choleric/Melancholy. This required a change in my
parenting style and discipline application. For example,
my first son who loved the tranquil of his bedroom did
timeouts in the main house whilst the second son who
enjoyed sharing your space was sent to his bedroom for
timeouts. Understanding the dominant personality type
assisted in formulating plans to help each child develop,
this did not make me perfect but certainly promoted
better parenting.
Parenting is a verb and it requires choices, so what does it
take to be a good parent? A good parent is one who does
the best they can inclusive of asking for help and utilising
all the resources available to them. The old African adage
says it takes a whole village to raise a child the rearing
of a child requires the collective efforts of the community,
i.e. all whom the child comes into contact with. This
speaks to the need for a support network and the
significance of having positive influences. We have
realised that parenting alone can be quite draining and so
we thank God for grandparents, godparents, aunties,
uncles, the extended family, friends, caregivers and our
spiritual families who care and desire to see our families
progress therefore assisting whenever possible.
The statement, the prize of parenting comes at a price is
so trueParenting is a labour of love, this sometimes
means sleepless nights to safeguard and comfort an ailing
child; even career sacrifices or postponement of events to
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ensure that the needs of your family are adequately
addressed.
Building healthy family relations and empowering
families are extremely important lifelong investments.
Research has purported that there are changes in
relationship patterns and single parent households are on
the rise. A growing concern is the increase number of
latchkey children which can be resultant of the decrease
involvement of the extended family. Although the
latchkey arrangement has both pros and cons the effects
are reliant on the maturity of the child who can become
engaged in illegal, harmful or risky behaviours. During
the unsupervised period, especially if it is prolonged,
children can have several negative feelings loneliness,
anxiety, fear, boredom and may even feel neglected,
depressed or isolated as they compare themselves to
friends who go to environments with adult supervision.
Many of these children are also expected to prepare a
meal which lends itself to an unhealthier diet, the risk of
personal injury or even house fires. The latchkey child
might also need to care for younger siblings and aspects
of sibling contentions are heightened. Lack of parental
guidance can no doubt lead to behaviour issues. On the
other hand, some reports have shared that an effectively
governed latchkey arrangement with the establishment of
rules, regulations and a high level of consistency can
provide opportunities for self-reliance and independence
in children.
As parents our main aim is to raise independent,
empowered, responsible adults, consequently this journey
can be challenging. It is important for children to feel safe
in their homes and have strong family support. Pre and
after care demands are tremendous, our stakeholders need
to revisit the dominant business model of 8:30 a.m. to
4:30 p.m. structures to permit flexihours. As a church
community, we must be able to create ways to assist each
other like community after care and shared care programs.
This will also assist to alleviate some of the burnout
experienced by families. The Ethiopian proverb, conveys
when spider webs unite, they can tie up a lion. Together
we are stronger, time to make the seemingly impossible
possible.
As a church community and individually, let us show that
we care by . . .
1. volunteering to assist
2. being positive role models
3. demonstrating our love through acts of kindness,
sharing, hugs, words, affirmation etc.
4. spending quality time
5. listening and giving mutual respect
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 Children Learn What They Live. . . By Dorothy Law Nolte, Ph.D.

If a child lives with criticism, he learns to condemn.

If a child lives with hostility, he learns to fight.
If a child lives with fear, he learns to be apprehensive.
If a child lives with pity, he learns to feel sorry for himself.
If a child lives with ridicule, he learns to be shy.
If a child lives with jealousy, he learns what envy is.
If a child lives with shame, he learns to feel guilty.
If a child lives with encouragement, he learns to be confident.
If a child lives with tolerance, he learns to be patient.
If a child lives with praise, he learns to be appreciative.
If a child lives with acceptance, he learns to love.
If a child lives with approval, he learns to like himself.
If a child lives with recognition, he learns that it is good to have a goal.
If a child lives with sharing, he learns about generosity.
If a child lives with honesty and fairness, he learns what truth and justice are.
If a child lives with security, he learns to have faith in himself and in those about him.
If a child lives with friendliness, he learns that the world is a nice place in which to live.
If you live with serenity, your child will live with peace of mind.
With what is your child living?

A woman that wraps herself in strength, carries herself with confidence and
works hard, we salute our dear Sister Meredith Brookes-Pemberton as the St.
Kitts District Wesleyan Woman of the Year 2016-2017.
Meredith plays a very integral role in the church community at the
Gingerland Wesleyan Holiness Church. She currently holds the position of
Local Church Secretary. She organizes the weekly and monthly roster for
church activities and cleans and decorates the church on a weekly basis to
ensure that the house of the Lord is a safe and clean environment for all to
worship.
Sister Meredith serves on the district level as the Assistant Director for the
Wesleyan Women. She also serves as the Adult Youth Leader for the youth
society at her local church and directs the choir and worship team.
In addition, Meredith not only takes care of the needs of the church but
her family as well. Sister Pemberton relentlessly takes care of the needs of
her mother who recently suffered a stroke. Before she goes to work, Meredith
would drop by her on mornings to make sure all is well. But this continues
throughout the day, Sister Meredith would leave work during her lunch
period to make sure that her mother is comfortable.
Moreover, sister Pemberton had recently suffered some great damages to
her home due to fire, causing her to relocate to her mothers home until
renovations have been made. Even though Sister Pemberton faces these great
challenges in life, she still manages to smile and put her best out front and
remain faithful and dedicated to her family and to the work of God.
Meredith Pemberton, a dedicated and hardworking lady, awarded and
praised for her unwavering support to the local women society and the district
at large. May God continue to bless and keep her and make his face to shine
upon her and give her peace.

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 Rev. Cordelia Gibson, District Superintendent Emeritus,
deepest appreciation for the outstanding leadership and dedication 2007 to 2017 was the order of the day, as the St.
Vincent and the Grenadines District celebrated her achievements at the Russell Auditorium on Sunday, 7 May 2017.

Rev. Polly Olliver gracefully ran a tight ship as she navigated us through the evenings proceedings. The evening of ministry
was off to a fitting start with prayer by Rev. Wilmoth Harper following was a beautiful rendition of the National Anthem
by Sis. Nodica Delpesche, then the formal welcome and greetings were extended by the District Superintendent, Rev. Cenus
Hinds.

The proficient worship team

and musicians led in songs
like You Deserve The Glory,
How Great Is Our God,
Jehovah You Are The Most
High God and Thanks,
Thanks, I Give You Thanks.
These carefully selected
numbers held great
significance for the honouree
and the dynamic delivery had
the congregation rocking.

This occasion was also utilised to recognise the contributions of several persons who served with Rev. Gibson and they
were presented with certificates.

Due to a prior engagement, apologies were tendered for the absence of Rev. Dr. Joel Cumberbatch, General Superintendent
but his written submission was presented by Min. Enville Neil. Rev. Cumberbatch described Rev. Gibson as a pioneer, she
was the first female to be elected to such a noble office in the Caribbean and therefore is also the first female to be conferred
the title District Superintendent Emeritus. Rev. Cumberbatch expressed gratitude for the work of Rev. Gibson noting also
the contribution of her family. He left us with words from the Psalm of Life, a poem by Henry Wadsworth as he pronounced
blessings on her continued service.

A pictorous slideshow detailing various aspects of Rev. Gibsons journey preceded her being escorted to the front of the
auditorium by Rev. Cenus Hinds where she was met by Pastor Neva Cordice for her sashing as captured in the photographs.

The approximately thirty voice choir assembled under the

directorship of Sis. Tonya Scott ministered two pieces, God and God
Alone and I Press, we were indeed inspired to press on.

The choregraphed piece by Kalos Dance Ministry was

superb. The dancers were aptly attired and they
passionately delivered, captivating the congregation.
SO WHO IS THIS WOMAN OF HONOUR?

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 Rev. Cordelia Nutricia Gibson (nee Charles), the last of twelve children born to Theophilus
and Olive Charles of Campden Park, St. Vincent. After attending Sunday school as a toddler, at the
age 12 she was baptized and became a member of the Campden Park Wesleyan Holiness Church.
Cordelia from that very young age and onwards held every possible office at Church at different
stages of her Christian walk, many times having to conduct the services in the absence of the Pastor.

At age 14, Cordelia became a Supernumerary Teacher and later gained her qualifications as a
Qualified Teacher at the SVG Teachers College. She taught at the Primary, Secondary and Tertiary
Levels and also in Adult Literacy Programmes. Cordelia also worked at the Ministry of Education
for a two-year period as coordinator for the Nutrition programme in Primary and Pre-schools.
Following this, Cordelia became the Course Coordinator and Curriculum Advisor for the first
Hospitality programme offered by the Ministry of Education in SVG, a post she held until her
retirement.

Cordelia Gibson entered the Pastoral Ministry in February 1992. This initiation was at the
Buccament Bay Wesleyan Holiness Church. For the first two years she worked as an Assistant Pastor
under the supervision of Rev. Wilmoth Harper, who was then Senior Pastor. In 1994, Rev. Cordelia
Gibson was installed as Pastor of the said Church and continued there for another fourteen years. In reflection Cordelia
believes that the experience gained at Buccament, truly scrubbed and polished her for todays Ministry.

In March 2004, on that memorable occasion when St. Vincent Wesleyan Holiness Church matured into a Mission District,
Pastor Cordelia Gibson also matured. She became an Ordained Minister on that day and a marriage Officer a few months
later. She served as Assistant District Superintendent from 2004 2006. In March 2006, when there was a complete pastoral
shuffle across the district, Rev. Cordelia Gibson was sent to Pastor the Clare Valley Wesleyan Holiness Church. Seems as
if the valley experience (Buccament Valley and Clare Valley) were to be a major part of her spiritual thrust. In March
2007, Rev. Cordelia Gibson became the District Superintendent, at a time when the St. Vincent district was experiencing a
very difficult period in its history.

Married to Samuel Gibson and blessed with a daughter (Tanya), Rev. Gibson is never too eager to speak about her
achievements, (academically and otherwise). She views herself as sold out for Jesus Christ. In the good and difficult times
the blessings of God are a constant reality. After working as a School Teacher/Lecturer for over forty years, Rev. Gibson
retired from her secular job. This was a milestone she was anxious to achieve. Thanks to God!

Other services includes: Prison ministries, Girls Guider, CXC Assistant Examiner, External Assessor for CVQs and NVQs
with Heart Trust, Member of the Education Planning Board, wedding planner, skills Trainer, and Trainer/facilitator in
customer Service with various private entities. Many times she was asked How are you handling all these different hats?
Her reply is always The God who calls sustains.

In February, 2010, Rev. Cordelia Gibson was installed as pastor of the Campden Park Wesleyan Holiness Church. Wow!
she says I wasnt expecting this. However, whatever The Boss (meaning God) says Ill do. Our mandate through Jesus
Christ is to liberate by the power of the Holy Spirit. Rev. Gibson is well-loved and respected wherever she goes. She has
moulded and continues to mould many young lives in church and the wider community. She is truly an anointed woman of
God. Although she has retired from her secular job she is still involved as she is called upon regularly to conduct various
training sessions and to give motivational talks to various institutions.

Rev. Gibson has served in every area of church Ministry and has worked closely with all of the auxiliary departments. She
very rarely missed Sunday school or Youth camp or WWMS retreat, she even attended the mens retreat but she was not
allowed to sleep in. On the 24th August, 2014, the St Vincent and the Grenadines District became an Established District
under the astute leadership of Rev Gibson, a significant achievement for the sixty plus years of existence. She held that
position until January 2017, when she demitted office and on January 28th, 2017, was bestowed the prestigious title of
District Superintendent Emeritus of the St Vincent and the Grenadines Wesleyan Holiness District.

The service continued and Rev. Dr. Sylvanie Charles of the New Hope Family Worship Centre in the USA (sister of Rev.
Gibson) delivered a powerful sermonette as she promised to be short, sweet and hard to beat. The theme, Run to Win
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 resonated throughout her delivery. Hebrews 10:36 For ye have need of patience, that, after ye
have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise, this formed the basis of the textural
message. There is a need for patience; we must be patient in our suffering - we will be tested but
hold on and run to win. Be determined for if God be for us who can be against us. There is purpose,
the songs says, For if I'd never had a problem, I wouldn't know God could solve them, so glorify
God. Be patient in sorrow let God fix it for you and run to win, exemplifying patience in success;
be faithful and persevere even when the results are slow. Let us therefore run with patience the race
that is set before us. Avoid being overconfident and overworked but allow God, the Word declares
I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. When you run to win
friends will leave you but know Gods all sufficient grace will keep you. We need patience in our
setbacks, dont be deterred by the disappointments and defeats, keep your eyes on the goal and
place the setbacks in Gods hands. Exhibit patience in service for when you are running to win
expect a purging, God will move the old to bring the new. When you run to win you must be honest,
as you view the outlook be optimistic, if God says it I believe it and that settles it. Remember also
the outreach, dont be self-centred and your outcome will be to finish the course and keep the faith.

After this thought-provoking Word, the tributes and presentations poured in, Rev. Gibson was so elated, tears of joy flowed.
This evening will be forever etched in her mind, She expressed great gratitude for the support and presence of all from near
and far. Rev. Gibson recounted some tough experiences but noted that the difficulties aided her growth. She admonished
the gathering, not to allow anyone to place limits on them, instead keep faithful and stay strong. She spoke of how God
brought her from a lowly background to this phase in her life and shared she was trusting God for the journey ahead.

Rev. Gibson, your achievements are worthy of applause and so the Wesleyan Women Missionary Society salute and thank
you for your outstanding service. We are encouraged by your tenacious spirit, may Gods grace be multiplied to you.

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James 5:16 Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for
another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a
righteous man availeth much.
Matthew 18:19 Again I say unto you, That if two of you shall agree
on earth as touching any thing that they shall ask, it shall be done
for them of my Father which is in heaven
PLEASE JOIN US IN PRAYER FOR.
FAMILIES Healthy Relationships
between parent & child, husband & wife
and the extended family.
Comfort & Strength for those grieving
A mighty awakening among our ladies
Forgiving spirits and healing of
damaged emotions
The outpouring of the Holy Spirit
Prayer Fellowship
The Wesleyan Women Barbados District
has devised a strategy to keep the Wesleyan
Holiness Church daily in prayer, as part of
the mandate to empower, recover and
conquer. We encourage all Wesleyan
Women to pray for the work of the Church
using the scriptures from the passages
below on a daily basis.
Day 1 Revival Acts 1:1-5, 8; 2:1-4 & 2 Chron 7:14
Day 2 Repentance Psalms 51 & 2 Samuel 12:1-14
Day 3 Release Hebrews 12:1-2
Day 4 Renewal 2 Kings 20
Day 5 Rebuilding Nehemiah 4: 1-23
Day 6 Restoration 2 Chronicles 34:1-14; 19-33
Day 7 Repositioning Judges 6:1-13; 24-28
We encourage the women to P. U. S. S. H.
(Pray Until Something Supernatural Happens)

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 CHRISTS TRUE WITNESSES
by Mirner B. Ward
First Lady of Calvary Wesleyan Holiness Church, British Virgin Islands.

Christs disciples Peter, James, John and the others
Were true first-hand witnesses, faithful followers.
The Holy Spirit gave to them New Birth,
On Pentecost Day when He came to earth.
As these men died to sin in full submission,
They became one with Christ in His crucifixion.
His life they lived after spiritual resurrection,
Which will climax in the end in their glorious ascension.
I am crucified with Christ! exclaimed Apostle Paul;
Nevertheless, my life I live in the Son of God.
We too, as born-again, witness Christs life from within.
We experience crucifixion as we die to sin.
We will one day witness His Resurrection Power,
Though we know neither the day nor the hour.
We shall then take part in the glorious rapture,
Clothed in immortality for that heavenly future.
My friends, has Jesus ever been born in your heart?
In His resurrection, have you claimed your part?
Have you ever said to Him, Lord, Your will be done?
Or have you rejected the Saviour, Gods beloved Son?
This life in Christ is the greatest union,
As through the Spirit we identify with Gods only Son.
Christ lives in us, and in Him we live;
For in Him we escape hells dreadful pain.
But if any of us, Gods children, should sin,
We crucify Jesus, Gods Son, all over again.
So let us, His servants, remain true to the end,
Then the eternal Christ will be our everlasting Friend.
As true witnesses, eternal life is our guarantee,
And we share the destiny of King Jesus, our Majesty.
On that Resurrection morn, we shall surely rise
To meet our Glorious Saviour in the skies.
What a day that will be, when our Redeemer we shall
see
When we look on the face of Him who saved by His
grace!
He will lead us by the hand to His blessed promised
place.
What a day for true witnesses that will be!

A teenage boy had just passed his driving test and inquired of his
father as to when they could discuss his use of the car.

His father said he'd make a deal with his son, "You bring your grades
up from a C to a B average, study your Bible a little, and get your
haircut. Then we'll talk about the car."

The boy thought about that for a moment, decided he'd settle for the
offer, and they agreed on it.

After about six weeks his father said, "Son, you've brought your grades up and I've observed that you
have been studying your Bible, but I'm disappointed you haven't had your hair cut."

The boy said, "You know, Dad, I've been thinking about that, and I've noticed in my studies of the
Bible that Samson had long hair, John the Baptist had long hair, Moses had long hair, and there's
even strong evidence that Jesus had long hair."

(You're going to love the Dad's reply!) "Did you also notice they all walked everywhere they went?"

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 THE VI DISTRICT SPRING RALLY
Experiencing Gods Refreshing in Spring Time

1. Read your Bible, pray every day and

you will grow, grow, grow

2. An annual preventive checkup with

your doctor is important

Conduct your monthly Breast Self-

Examination

The Pap test (Pap smear) is

recommended for all women between
21 and 65 years old

The American Cancer Society

recommends that a woman obtains
her first baseline mammogram at age
40

Colonoscopy screening, depending

on other health factors is
recommended for women over 50
years

3. Get adequate rest. 7 to 8 hours each

day

4. Exercise for at least 30 minutes daily

On Sunday May 28th the ladies were cheerfully
5. Improve your diet, the key word to a attired in bright spring colours as they basked in
healthy diet is moderation, the refreshing presence of God at the Calvary
minimise processed foods and Wesleyan Holiness Church in Tortola (captured
increase your daily intake of fruits and above) and the Beeston Hill Wesleyan in St.
vegetables. Croix. Hallelujah, what a rich experience of
worship and fellowship. To God we ascribe all
honour and glory.

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 We salute the special men
out there who are biological
fathers or serving in the role
To the 2017 Graduates of the as god fathers, stepfathers,
Caribbean Wesleyan College, we spiritual fathers or mentors
celebrate your achievement with you; may you continue to
continue to pursue your dreams! positively impact lives.
HAPPY FATHERS DAY

Wishing you happiness, May your love for each other continue to grow.
may Gods favour be with you today & always Wishing you a HAPPY ANNIVERSARY
Have a blessed day!

UPCOMINGANTIGUA DISTRICT
ST. VINCENT & THE GRENADINES WWMS DATE: JUNE 5TH EXHIBITION DAY
JUNE 2ND 4TH WWMS Retreat VENUE: ANTIGUA WESLEYAN JUNIOR ACADEMY
TIME: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
JUNE 24TH WCM Activity Day
********************
JULY 24th 28th WWMS Week JULY 17TH 21ST
AUGUST 1st Boat ride to Bequia
WCM
OCTOBER 29th Thanksgiving Service
Contact: Sis. Cassandra Butcher For more information contact Rev. Angela Daniel
cassandrasbutcher@gmail.com or 1(784) 491-0546 angeldan77@gmail.com

The LINK E-Newsletter is a quarterly publication, March, June, September and December.
We encourage you to share your testimonies, creative pieces, feedback and suggestions
with us. Also, advertise your Districts upcoming events and services, as we seek to engage
our readers to support and build linkages across the Caribbean.

We look forward to hearing from you, please feel free to submit your contribution for the
September edition to wesleyanw@gmail.com, by 15th August 2017.

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