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BOULEVARD BAPTIST CHURCH | SEPTEMBER 2014 EDITION | ISSUE NO. 24

Being Culturally Relevant

Youth Inspiration

MISSION
Testimony - Denville Powell
Managing Your Debts

Mission Statement:
To develop our spiritual lives, evangelize the
wider community and influence the world
through Christ by organized preaching, public
and private worship, Christian education and
fellowship, while co-operating with other
Christian bodies.

Boulevard Baptist Church

Boulevard Baptist Church

2 Washington Boulevard, Kingston 20
Telephone: 905-2422
Email: boulevard.baptist@yahoo.com | Website: www.boulevardbaptist.org.jm
Pastor: Rev. Dr. Devon Dick
Opportunities For Worship
Sundays at 9:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Sunday School: 8:00 a.m. 8:50 a.m.
Prayer & Bible Study: Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m. 1st and 3rd Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m.
Prayer and Fasting: 1st Saturdays, 7:00 a.m.
Editor-in-Chief: Sophia Williams
Editor: Francine Dallas
Other Team Members: Claudette Reid, Emma McCalla, Hyacinth Brown, Verna Edwards,
Simone Hull-Lloyd, Duvaughn Dick, Carla Wilson-Redden and Ricardo Holness.

CROSSING BOUNDARIES
BEING CULTURALLY RELEVANT

In advancing the theme, Crossing

Boundaries, for Mission month in
September, members of the Mission
and Evangelism team of the Boulevard
Baptist Church interacted with Officers
of the Duhaney Park, Constant
Spring and Half Way Tree Police
Stations. The Officers were grateful
for the opportunity to share with the
members, expressing that they were
usually left out of these types of visits,
which normally gave focus to persons
who were incarcerated. This outreach
served as part of our mission of
building a relationship with the police,
witnessing to them and providing
support where necessary.
It is an initiative in mission that would
be viewed as being culturally relevant
to Rev. Les Isaac, Associate Minister of
Christian Life Fellowship, Greenwich,
London and Founder of the Street
Pastors Ministry. He acknowledged
that the church is lacking in relevance,
indicating that there are some places
that we have to go in order to be
culturally relevant today.
Rev. Les Isaac who was delivering
his sermon during Mission month on

September 14, reminded us that our

ministry is to our nation and to every
product of society. He took his text
from Matthew 5, with focus on verse
13, exhorting us to be salt of the earth,
and according to the text if we are not,
then we have lost the savour and has
become good for nothing.
He added that it is useless to society if
we do not scrutinize and cause people
to examine their lifestyles. When we
are culturally relevant we are willing
to go anywhere for Christ, he stated,
explaining that in his ministry they were
able to collect 10,000 illegal weapons.
Isaac pointed out that when we are
relevant people will become receptive.
The minister advised that the gospel
is about education, welfare, taking
people out of debt, dignity, respect and
to be loved and cared for. It cannot be
just about salvation. If we are servants
of God, if we need to be relevant, we
need to serve the nation of the world.
Jesus will say well done good and
faithful servant.

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Christ for Today

50

th

Anniversary

The Mission:
Communicating Gods Word to
Gods People in Gods World

The Mission of
Communicating
Gods Word

Christ for Today a testimony a

treasure a time clock. Expressions
from the General Secretary of the
Jamaica Baptist Union, the Reverend
Karl Johnson at the 50th Anniversary
service of the Christ for Today
Programme, aired on radio for 50 years.
The General Secretary of the Jamaica
Baptist Union (JBU) expressed that
Christ for Today is a testimony to
our listenership over the years. He
described it is a treasure, being used
as a medium to proclaim Gods Word,
and a time clock, as many persons
used the start of the programme to get
up on a Sunday morning. It meant so
much, to so many, he added.

President of the JBU, Rev. Michael

Shim-Hue, stated, It is a calling to be
consistent in communicating Gods
Word to Gods people in Gods world.
In his sermon titled, The Mission of
Communicating Gods Word, ShimHue, while referencing the Bible text
in Colossians 1:1-14, requested of the
congregation to let the mission be in
tact as part of this commitment. He
said God is asking, depending and
demanding, that if we are serious about
faith in Him transforming the world, we
must respond to Him in continuing this
mission.

At the anniversary service held at

the Boulevard Baptist Church on
Sunday, August 31, 2014, Chairman
of the Broadcasting Commission, Dr.
Hopeton Dunn offered congratulations
and commendations. In his greetings
he noted the significance of the JBU
to use Christ for Today to reach
people with a sustainable delivery of
the gospel, through a medium which
added value and nourishment to the
minds of many Jamaicans.

Special Mention Of note, the Reverend

Luther Gibbs was the first preacher on the
programme when it started in 1964. Also,
the musical theme for the programme was
composed by Jon Williams, son of Rev. J.J.
Williams.
Video highlights were presented of some
individuals who volunteered as preachers on
the programme over the fifty years.
Special guests sharing in the anniversary
service were Custos Rotulorum of Portland,
Hon. Lincoln Thaxter and his wife.

Pauls Mission Quiz Answers: 1.C, 2.A, 3.C, 4.C, 5.B, 6.C, 7.B, 8.D, 9B, 10.C

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A Mission
to the
Disabled

Our thinking that disabled persons are

different sometimes colours the way in
which we interact with them. Dr. Pauline
Watson Campbell delivering an important
point in regards to the disabled as she
presented her message titled, A mission to
the disabled at the start of Mission month
on September 7, 2014 at the Boulevard
Baptist Church.
Dr. Watson Campbell looked at the
different models, and what God is saying
to us as a church and our role in relating to
the disabled.
1. Social Model - This is gaining acceptance
from society. They must not be seen as
different, but must be part of a facility that
everybody else is enjoying.
2. The Medical Model - This relates to the
persons who care for the disabled, such as
in therapeutic interventions. To say you are
restoring them to normality is erroneous.
The disabled must have a say with how they
are cared for and must be involved in the
process.
3. The Individual Model - One must take
into consideration that the situation is
not the same for any two persons. For
example two persons who are confined to a

wheelchair, does not mean that the recovery

process or outcome will be the same for both
individuals.
4. The Christian Model - All people need
Christ. Jesus came to save men from their
sins. For God so love the world that he
sent His only begotten son that whosoever
believe in Him will have everlasting life - St.
John 3:16. We need to help to get them to the
place of knowing and accepting Christ.
Some of the recommendations made by
Deacon Pauline Watson Campbell in our
mission to the disabled are as follows:
Be aware of our words, and be sensitive to
our brothers and sisters in this regard.
Identify individuals in the church who are
trained, and form a ministry to deal with the
disabled the proper way.
Provide foster care for persons with
disability. Other ways of caring involve
respite care, which involves relieving the
caregiver for a day or for a few hours.
Provide a ministry that caters to the
total man, which should also include sign
language as a functional need for persons.

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Students, teachers and programme coordinator, Jacqueline McCormack (right) of the

Continuing Education Programme pose with Pastor Devon Dick (2nd right)

Boulevard Baptist Church

Continuing Education Programme

A Mission Towards Literacy and Numeracy

Fourteen students of the Boulevard
Baptist
Continuing
Education
Programme graduated during the
Annual Prize Giving Ceremony held
on July 3, 2014. Certificates were
presented to the students for high
achievement in all 4 levels and for most
improved in Numeracy and Literacy.
They were also awarded certificates for
the most disciplined, highest attendance
and most cooperative student. In addition

a special prize was awarded by a

teacher to Robert Panton for being most
cooperative.
Certificates of Appreciation were presented
to five (5) teachers who expended
extra effort and time in preparing the
students who participated in the Jamaica
Foundation for Long Life learning (JFLL)
Annual Assessment Examination and
the newly re-introduced Jamaica School
Certificate (JSC) Examination.

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Christopher
Whyte
Youth Inspiration

I am so thankful for
the abilities God has
blessed me with.

Christopher is a graduate of Meadowbrook High School, where he served

as Deputy Head Boy. He pursued tertiary studies at the University of the
West Indies and gained a BSc in Management Studies: Operations, with
First Class Honours, graduating at the top of his class (2011) in his academic
discipline. He has been playing the piano since the age of three, and has
since enjoyed playing the piano or organ at churches and with accompanying
musical groups. Christopher will pursue a MSc in Supply Chain and Logistics
Management at the University of Warwick, and has been blessed to gain a
top departmental scholarship award. Christopher attends Tarrant Baptist
Church, and he shares some important views with the BBC e-voice and his
future expectations.
BBC e-voice: What accounted for your outstanding academic performance?
Christopher: There was a point in my high school life when I felt as though I was not performing at
my full potential. I decided that I would try to do just that, at least once, for my personal gratification.
When I saw the fruits of my labour in 6th form, I was so pleased that I decided that it only made sense
to try and keep the momentum going throughout my tertiary life.
BBC e-voice: How would you describe yourself?
Christopher: I wouldnt say I am the typical young man, but I love and appreciate the things that most
people do; my family, my friends, and a delicious meal.
BBC e-voice: In pursuing your course of study, what are your expectations in relation to the contribution
you will be able to make?
Christopher: This course of study will present an opportunity for me to share my experiences and
knowledge about the field, specifically from a Jamaican perspective. In acquiring new knowledge I
would love to produce some research which could contribute to Jamaicas development.

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BBC e-voice: Your course in Logistics has connections with what will be happening in Jamaica in regards to
the Goat Islands as the proposed site for the Logistics Hub. What are your views in relation to the controversy
over the use of this area for that purpose?
Christopher: I believe that at this time it is very necessary for Jamaica to embark on any initiative(s) that
can stimulate economic growth. At the same time, I also believe it is equally important to seriously consider
the impact of these initiatives on the environment and the wider society.
BBC e-voice: As a talented musician, how has this impacted your life?
Christopher: I have a passion for music, and I am so thankful for the abilities God has blessed me with. I
have been able to contribute to church and other musical groups from an early age in an area I thoroughly
enjoy, and music has always been a reliable medium through which I release stress and just have a good
time.
BBC e-voice: You started playing the piano at age three. This could be described as natural talent. Have you
received formal training to hone your skill?
Christopher: Unfortunately, I have received limited formal training, so I have never sat any music exams and
have no tangible evidence of my ability. I agree that it is mainly natural talent, but I have learnt a lot over the
years through playing at church and in other musical groups.
BBC e-voice: Do you see Jamaica as one of our best options as a country, for young people, in terms of
career development, business and self-actualization?
Christopher: I do think that today, it can be very difficult for young persons to build fulfilling lives in Jamaica,
and for different reasons. For example, after investing in tertiary education, some are not able to readily
gain employment. For others, they may not have access to resources which will enable the start-up of a
potentially viable business. For others, they have to seek to study overseas in subject areas which are not
taught at any of our local universities. These scenarios are not unique to Jamaica, but as it is our reality, it
calls for young people to think of non-traditional ways in which they can develop meaningful lives if they
opt to stay here.
BBC e-voice: Going overseas to study, what are your expectations?
Christopher: I expect to experience a wide breadth of cultures, as students will be natives of countries all
over the world. I also expect a new learning and living experience, as I have never lived overseas nor studied
at an institution abroad.
BBC e-voice: What are your views on patriotism? Does patriotism makes sense?
Christopher: I believe that patriotism not only makes sense, but is important. No matter where we find
ourselves we must be a positive expression of where we come from, and only when we love and cherish
our homeland can we do so.
BBC e-voice: Apart from playing the role of a musician at church, in what other areas are you involved?
Christopher: I also am a member of the University Singers, where I sing and play the piano.
BBC e-voice: What do you enjoy doing outside your regular routine?
Christopher: I enjoy relaxing, going out with friends, singing, playing piano.
BBC e-voice: What would you like to be your greatest accomplishment?
Christopher: I hope to someday make a significant contribution in my field, and that my work will serve to
make a positive impact on businesses or entities.
BBC e-voice: Christopher, on behalf of the Boulevard Baptist Church we wish you every success in your
future endeavours.

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Front l-r: Geossica Madden, Elaine Roulston, Glenroy Rhule, Wilbert Mason, Dionne Moodie, (middle).
Back row l-r: Obediah Brown, Denville Powell, Faith Dawkins, Tamara Bryson and Norma Calder. Not
in pic: Jermaine Burke, Audrey Burrowes, Maria Campbell and Claude Reynolds.

Boulevard Baptist Church

New Members Fellowship

It is not a one man show This
was one advice from one of the
fifteen members who participated
in the New Members Fellowship
on September 27, 2014, held at
the Boulevard Baptist Church.
They acknowledged that living a new life as a believer
is not something they are able to do on their own. The
walk has not been easy, a few expressed. Regardless
of this, it has been a good experience to be engaged
with fellow Christians. They are growing spiritually
from the nurturing received and they feel a sense of
belonging in the church. Some of them realized that
becoming a Christian is not a bed of roses and so it
is important that they study the Bible to get stronger
in the Lord.

were given the opportunity to highlight the strengths and

weaknesses of the Church, based on their experience
and offered suggestions and recommendations.
Deacon Emeritus Deryck Brown encouraged the
members to seek Gods will and purpose for their lives.
He informed them that God gives us talents and a free
will. This free will he suggests, sometimes leads us
astray, with us doing what we want to do. He emphasized
that it is important that our will is in sync with Gods
will. To achieve this we must seek the help of the Holy
Spirit to guide us and be involved in a life of prayer and
Bible study.
The BBC Youth choir entertained with the gathering
with I love to Praise Him. The evenings event
culminated with a Bible challenge with the members
participation. Thirty four members joined the Boulevard
Baptist fellowship for the period.

For most of them they are seeking to find an area in

ministry to effectively utilize their spiritual gifts. They

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TESTIMONY:

Denville

POWELL

When we heard the gunshots

my two friends took flight
from the gambling table and
I was left behind. A voice told
me to run, and as I obeyed the
voice and ran gunshots from
a police vehicle kept firing at
me, but none of these shots
caused me any injury. Each
moment when I decided to
surrender the same voice that
told me to run, kept saying,
Dont give up.
Even though I managed to elude the police
after scaling a high wall, the following
morning they came back for me asking for a
gun. Despite much pleading from the citizens
they placed me in the police vehicle, but when
they were ready to leave, the vehicle could
not start. They told me to get out of the car
because they could not bear the filthy state I
was in, owing to where I had to seek refuge
the night before, so they released me.

His ordeal involving the law men was over

forty years ago. As he endured those moments
he knew for sure that Gods wonder working
power was evident, and that it was God
speaking to him as he fought and survived
the attacks. Strangely, after forty years when
things seemed to be going well and that
same voice was speaking again, Denville had
some difficulty recognizing the voice of God.
He initially dismissed the voice, but it reached
a point where he could no longer ignore that
familiar voice. He heeded the call and made
that important decision of acknowledging
Christ as his Lord and Saviour and got
baptized on July 13, 2014. It took him forty
years from his teenage years to this stage
of his manhood to do what he had to do,
having experienced and remembering Gods
miraculous power in his life.
He explained that he still has other
instructions from the Lord that he needs to
deal with, which is to marry his long time
partner, Rosie. He said he is in the process of
getting that done, so he can continue to live a
life of peace with his God.

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Cutting the One Love cake

Enjoying the food and fellowship

They were received in the Boulevard

Baptist Church September 1997. Eleven
joined through baptism and one by
way of transfer. In addition members
who joined the fellowship in March
and June of 1997 also participated. They
have not strayed, but are bonded by
faith, and found it necessary to celebrate
their seventeen years of strength and
perseverance, as soldiers of the Cross.
With almost two decades as disciples and
stewards of Gods kingdom, it was most
appropriate for them to celebrate the
good times and also the challenges that
God enabled them to overcome.
On August 30, 2014 they came together
for an evening of fun and invited other
members to share in their social. Those
present from the 97 group included,
Victoria Jarrett, Norma Whyte, Beverley
Whyte, Diane Lewis, Ena Constable,
Gloria Anderson, Euceline Shaw, Audrey
Jackson, Delzor Tulloch, Verna Edwards,
Regna Pryce and Nerissa Fowler. Invitees
were Yvette Strong, Sylvia Kelly, Francine
Dallas and Candice and Dwayne Booth.
It was an evening of relaxation and fun as
they enjoyed the fellowship. They used
the occasion to give God thanks.

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Financial Education Ministry

Managing Your
Personal Debts
Hugh Reid Chairman, Financial Education Ministry
and President Scotia Jamaica Life Insurance

Identify unnecessary expenses. For

one month, write down every cent you
spend. That will clarify how much of
your spending is fixed and how much
is variable (and hence easier to curb).
Tally these expenses and compare the
sum to your monthly income.
Be determined to find ways to save.
Example, if you get a bonus every year,
that means for 11 months you managed
to live without the bonus and therefore
you can save this bonus in month
12 or use it to pay down debt or your
mortgage.
Consider whether theres any way to
boost your take-home pay, example
taking in a tenant.
Make a list of all your debt obligations
and the interest youre charged for
each month. Cut down on your variable
spending and put the extra money
toward your debt payments. Pay down
the debt with the highest interest rate
first - that usually means your creditcard balance - while paying at least the
minimum monthly amount due on all
other revolving loans/bills.

After eliminating the debt with the

highest interest rate, start paying the
debt with the next-highest rate.
Having a credit card with a low initial
rate that will go up after a fixed amount
of time, strive to eliminate that balance
before the low rate expires.
If you are transferring high-interest
credit-card balances to another credit
card or a loan facility with a lower
interest rate, read the fine print on any
bank invitation to transfer balances.
Sometimes
such
low-interest-rate
offers are only in effect for short periods
of time, after which the rate skyrockets.
Lower your household expenses/
bills. Change your childs school to
one with lower school fees or consider
doing it yourself (DIY) instead of paying
for services you can do e.g. manicure,
pedicure, FLOW movies instead of
Carib.

Good luck in managing

your personal debts.
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15 KINGS DRIVE, KINGSTON 6

Kings Manor
Townhouse Development

Price
reduced
by $1M
The complex is comprised of five (5) 2 bedroom,
21/2 bathroom townhouse units, 1,153 sq. ft.
situated on lots of 1,630 sq. ft.). Two units are left
to be sold at a reduced price of 23 million dollars.
The development is a gated community with guard
house and features, inter alia, a front garden (on
which the unit owners will work their magic), a

back patio, internal laundry area, solid surface

kitchen counter tops and ceramic tiles. Each unit
has 2 parking bays assigned. Complex is connected
to public sewerage system, and plans approved
for additional bedroom expansion up to 440 sq.ft.
Axonometric views (below, right) show proposed
two-storey extension at back with proposed side
windows.

Interested purchasers may call 905-2422 or email boulevard.baptist@yahoo.com

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Pauls Mission Quiz

1: How many missionary journeys did Paul undertake before his journey to Rome?
A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4 (Acts 15:36)
2: Who did he take with him on his first journey?
A. John Mark B. Titus C. Timothy D. Lucius (Acts 12:25)
3: What relation was John Mark to Barnabas?
A. Brother B. Uncle C. Cousin D. Son (Colossians 4:10 - Some older versions have
translated as sisters son (or nephew) but the Greek word here anepseeos is the word
for cousin and is translated as such in modern translations)
4: On which island did he preach on his first journey?
A. Crete B. Rhodes C. Cyprus D. Cos (Acts 13:4)
5: What was the Name of the Sorcerer Paul met on this island?
A. Lucius B. Elymas C. Annanias D. Eutycus (Acts 13:8)
6: Who did Paul heal at Lystra?
A. Blind man B. Deaf man C. Cripple D. Dumb man (Acts 14)
7: Who was well reported of at Lystra?
A. Silas B. Timothy C. Titus D. Barnabas (Acts 16:1)
8: What was the name of the city where Lydia was converted?
A. Troas B. Thyatira C. Neapolis D. Phillippi (Acts 16:12)
9: When in prison at what time did they pray & sing?
A. Third watch B. Midnight C. Noon D. Ninth hour (Acts 16:25)
10: To where did Paul & Silas flee?
A. Amphipolis B. Thessalonica C. Berea D. Appolonia (Acts 17:10)

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