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Central
Jamaica Conference of Seventh-day Adventists was host to the
Wildwood Hospital Missionary group out of Wildwood Florida, USA. The
group comprised of 13 members. Two trained pastors, Two Chefs- one a
student just graduated from the wildwood institute, a trained RN and
nutritionist, and the others were recent graduates from the wildwood
institute for medical missionaries.
The group arrived on Sunday, December 10, 2006 and was accommodated
at 90 Brunswick Avenue, Spanish Town, Catherine.
Their schedule included workshops at Spanish Town SDA –Monday and
Tuesday –a number of health topics and demonstration were done. The
attendees wanted them to share with them some more but it was
impossible because of time.
On Wednesday they went out into the community of Monk Streek and
shared with the citizens on healthful issues this was very
fulfilling and satisfying were the comments of the Missionaries.
Wednesday night they conducted the service at Spanish town and again
shared with the members and visitors on health issues.
Thursday they joined us at Camp Verly for the commencement of Camp
Meeting. Friday morning Herschel Henley along with other team
members, were early at camp to conduct the exercise classes. This
was very refreshing and rewarding to the campers. Later in the day
the group participated in a presentation to the campers. The main
presenter was Mrs. Carol Bearce coordinator for the program. She had
some members of the group demonstrating aspect of a health expo and
how it should be conducted.
On Sabbath the group took the divine service at Spanish Town church.
The speaker was Pastor Derrick Hamilton and later they participated
in the pageant emphasizing how the health message can be a part of
tell the world.
Sunday, December 17, 2006 was a big day for the group. They started
the campers’ day with exercise and by 10a.m. they began what was a
successful health expo, at the St. Johns SDA church ground. This was
well attended by the members and none members. They attended well
over 250 people and had to close with some not being able to get
through.
Monday, December 18, they were on the road again in Clear Park
visiting the communities around the Church and inviting them to the
evening session on of cooking class. This was well attended. Tuesday
they were taken on a tour to the North Course for recreation
purpose. Wednesday They again joined the Clear Park Members at
worship and again shared many helpful concepts on health issues. .
Thursday, December 21 was their departure day. They left Jamaica
truly blessed and with the desire to return and continue to share in
other areas.
Prepared by
Pastor Dudley Mullings
January 16, 2007
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