199th BTCIC

The Conference continues. Today, Tuesday, we met in Conference Committees, Christian Education, General Education, Mission and Evangeliam, Resources and Development. The General Purposes Committee also met. Tonight at 7:30 a.m. Rev. Mark Christmas will lead the Conference in the Evangelistic Service.

199th Session of the BTCI Conference

The 199th Session of the Bahamas/Turks and Caicos Islands Conference began on Thursday, January 13 at the Wesleyan Methodist Church, Providenciales, North TCI Circuit. The Conference began with Ministerial Retreat. Ministerial Session began on Saturday, January 15. The Flag Raising Ceremony was held on Monday, January 17. Representative Session began also on Monday.

The Conference continues.

Ordination of Rev. Evans Lazarre

Rev. Evans Lazarre who is orginally from Haiti but is stationed in the Nassau Circuit was ordained on Thursday 17 November at the Wesley Methodist Church, Nassau Circuit. He was joined by his brother and sister in law, sister and neices for this occasion. Rev. Dr. George Mulrain, Connexional President presided over the ordination. Rev. Edward Sykes, BTCIC Conference Secretary and Rev. Derek C. O. Browne, BTCIC Presidetn/Bishop officiated. We wish Rev. Lazarre all the very best as he takes the next step in the ministry of Word and Sacrament.

Our New District Conference President

On August 29, our District inducted a new District President/Bishop and a new Vice President. Rev. Derek C. O. Browne is the new District President/Bishop, Sis.Judy Munroe, the new Vice President,Rev. Edward J. Sykes is the new Secretary, Rev. Cecil Newbold the new Assistant Secretary and Bro. Arthur Chase the new Treasurer.
We wish them all the very best as they take up this mantle of leading our Conference.
May God bless them and their families.

Youth On Their Way

The youth who returned from Youth Encuentro 2010 have taken their places in their various congregations and circuits. In the Nassau and South Turks and Caicos Circuits, they have already shared their reports. Now, it is time for them to continue "On Fire For Jesus". Youth, what are you planning to do in your circuits for this church year? Write and tell us at btcicyouths@yahoo.co.uk.

Return of Our Youth

Our Youth returned home on Monday, August 7, after attending the fourth MCCA Youth Encuentro held in Trinidad. Thirteen of our youth(2(Nassau), 4 (Andros), 2(South Turks and Caicos) and 5 (Grand Bahama) and three chaperones from this District attended. The youth participated in activities ranging from Bible Study to Open Air services, Group Discussions to Cultural Evenings. According to Ms. Johnique Pickstock, a participant from the Andros Circuit, "This experience is not one that a person can just share, he/she has to experience it for himself/herself." Our youth now look forward in sharing what they have learnt with their various Circuits and Congregations.
Welcome back home youth and look forward in hearing more about your experience and await your participation and zeal to help move the church forward.

Youth to attend Youth Encuentro

The Bahamas/Turks and Caicos Islands District youth are gearing up to atttend Youth Encuentro 2010. Approximately 18 youth will be atttending this year, although the District was allocated 50 persons. Youth from four of the circuits, Andros, Grand Bahama, Nassau and South Turks and Caicos Islands will be the proud representatives to this Connexional event. Upon their return, they are expected to share what they learn and to remain active in the youth work of their congregations and circuits. We wish them all the best as they go to Trinidad.