International President visits Cayman Islands Girls’ Brigade
The Cayman Islands Girls’ Brigade played host to International President Ruth Chikasa on her tour of the Caribbean mid July. During her visit, she toured the Grand Cayman and met with officers and several dignitaries. She also enjoyed a fellowship…
How do you stand firm in difficult times?
By Carlton Clemmings* The word “stand” means “remain erect’ or “be firm” according to the Concordance Dictionary. According to the Queen’s English, the word “stand” means “to be in an upright position” or “rise to one’s feet; to make resistance,…
Men’s Soccer Team Takes Trip to Cayman Islands
LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN, Ga.- The Covenant College Men’s Soccer team left campus on Thursday, August 2nd for a soccer missions trip to the Cayman Islands. The team arrived on campus three days before leaving in order to prepare as a team…
“Archie” says farewell to Cayman Islands
It was with much sadness and joy when the congregation of St. George’s Anglican (Episcopal) Church said “goodbye” to their rector last Sunday (29). I say ‘sadness’ because Archdeacon, the Venerable Peter Hollis Lynch – known affectionately as ‘Archie’ to…
First Baptist Church of Grand Cayman: Thirty-Five Years
Last Tuesday (17), First Baptist Church of Grand Cayman entered its 35th year of gospel ministry in the Cayman Islands. Since July 17, 1977 the Lord has been pleased to keep the candle burning in this place and to build…
Arizona pastor arrested, jailed for holding Bible Study in home; his wife says it ‘Defies Logic’
Bible study leader Michael Salman is sitting in jail today after his home was raided earlier this week by more than a dozen Phoenix, Ariz. police officers and city officials. His offense? The city says people aren’t allowed to hold…
China ‘detains’ Shanghai bishop who quit official post
A newly-ordained bishop is reportedly being held after announcing he was quitting the body that oversees China’s state-sanctioned Catholic Church. Thaddeus Ma Daqin, Shanghai’s auxiliary bishop, announced his resignation from China’s Patriotic Catholic Association at his ordination mass on Saturday….
The decline of today’s Anglican world wide church
Is the worldwide Anglican Church in decline? The answer is “yes”. This “shocking” story appeared in The Toronto Star on Jun 12th and being an Anglican filled me with dismay and horror. If you needed any back up to my…
Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Services held in the Cayman Islands
There were many services held last Sunday (3) on all three Cayman Islands that celebrated the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee and I was privileged to have been able to attend to two of them. The first was a morning one at…
Jamaica and Cayman Islands Bishop’s enthronement sermon
Bishop Howard Gregory’s sermon, (heavily edited) at his enthronement, as the 14th Lord Bishop of Jamaica and the Cayman Islands, last Thursday (17). I want to use the opportunity to express my sincere thanks to the people of this Diocese…