Religious Papers

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CAP D (2018-19)
THE MISSION, EVANGELISM
AND CHURCH GROWTH
MISSION STATEMENT:
The BTCI Conference seeks to aggressively reach the lost for the
Lord, Jesus Christ, through intentional efforts at Evangelization
and Church Growth, Spiral Development, Compassionate Service
and Christ-Centred Worship.
1. Bible-centred Spiritual Growth – Providing a strong

biblically based foundation for spiritual formation;
2. Compassionate Christian Service – Reaching out

enthusiastically to all persons with compassion, love, respect,
and genuine hospitality so that the world can be transformed
for the glory of God.
3. Christ-centred Worship – Providing multiple worship

opportunities for spiritual formation through the various
spiritual practices, which nurture persons towards
Christian maturity.
4. Faith-Sharing – Providing practical opportunities for persons

within the fellowship to share praise reports and reach out in
faith with the gifts and graces God has given them, is another
important element in the process of making disciples.
CAP D
THE MISSION, EVANGELISM
AND CHURCH GROWTH
Question 1 (a) WHOM DO WE APPOINT TO THE COMMITTEE? DO WE APPOINT

ANY ASSOCIATE MEMBERS?
Answer: The President The Vice President The Secretary The Treasurer
Ministers Lay Persons

Rev. Emily A. Demeritte Sis. Angela Tynes
Rev. Dr. Raymond R. Neilly: Lucille Campbell
Rev. Dr. Kenneth G. Huggins Noreane McKoy
Rev. Dr. Livingstone R. Malcolm Evan. Carmen Ramlochan
Rev. Dr. J. Emmett Weir Katie Carter
Rev. Kelli D. Jolly Florene Johnson,
Rev. Frednor Toussaint Marjorie Stubbs-Gray
Bro. Anthony Rigby
Rev. Cecil Newbold
Connexional Member: Mrs. Felicita Cox-Walkin
Associate Members: Rev. Kenneth Lewis

Sis. : Cecile Edgecombe, Jean Astwood, Jean Williams, Emily Saunders,
Patricia Dickenson, Mary Fynes, Michelle Smith, Queena Wilson, Lolita
Montpetit, Emily Malcolm, Sally Moss, Sharon A. Ferguson, Harriett
Forbes, Carla Bartlett, Midlean Basden, Veronica Williams, Miriam
Curling, Daphne Rolle, Inez Johnson, Patrice Capron-Walker, Carla
Knowles, Elaine Stuart, Jennifer Thomas, , Sandra Dean, Colin Newton
Bros.: Alfred Been, Huntley Forbes, William Clare, Leviticus Wright, Dr.
Hubert Fulford, Carl Moore and Demetrius Delancy.
Question 1 (b) DO WE APPOINT A TREASURER OTHER THAN THE

CONFERENCE TREASURER FOR ANY FUNDS WITHIN THE
PURVIEW OF THIS COMMITTEE?
Answer: Yes. Home For The Aged Treasurer: Conference Treasurer

Methodist Community and Church Ministries (M.C.C.M)
- Treasurer: Conference Treasurer.
Presently, these funds are not in the hands of the BTCI Conference. It is
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our hope that once a resolution has been arrived at in the legal matters
between the BTCI Conference and the Bahamas Methodist Conference,
the process to relocate these funds will resume.
Question 1 (c) (i) WHOM DO WE APPOINT FOR SECRETARY OF THE

COMMITTEE?
Answer: Rev’d Emily A. Demeritte
Question 1 (c) (ii) WHOM DO WE APPOINT SUB-SECRETARIES FOR:
Area Appointees
(a) Chaplaincies (a) Rev. Dr. J. Emmette Weir,

Rev. E. A. Demeritte, Rev. Kelli
Jolly, Evan. Carmen Ramlochan
Mrs. Lucille Campbell
b) Evangelism
I. Outreach (campaign - Mr. Leviticus Wright, Lolita
mass or house-to-house Montpetit, Mr. Colin Newton,
or other) Mrs. Emily Saunders
II. New Ventures (opening Evang. Patrice Strachan, Mr.

of new congregations or Anthony Rigby,
missions)
III. Development (social Mrs. Jean Williams. Noreane

involvement) McKoy
IV. Caring For Others Mrs. Angela Tynes, Mrs. Jean

Astwood, Ms. Elaine Sawyer,
(c) Christian Social Witness Mrs. Noreane McKoy, Mrs.
Cecile Edgecombe, Mrs. Jean
Williams. Mr. Anthony Rigby
(d) Christian Stewardship Dr. Hubert Fulford, Ms. Patricia
Dickenson
(e) Family Life Mrs. Lucille Campbell, Ms.
Florene Johnson, Mrs. Angela
Tynes, Mr. William Clare, Ms.
Sally Moss, Ms. Midleane
Basden,
(f) Faith and Order Rev’d. Dr. Kenneth Huggins
(g) Preachers' Affairs Rev’d. Dr. Livingston Malcolm
(h) Ecumenical Relations Rev’d. Dr. J. Emmett Weir, Mr.
Carl Moore, Ms. Jennifer
Thomas, Rev’d. Kenneth Lewis
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Question 2 (a) WHAT IS THE RETURN OF MEMBERSHIP IN THIS CONFERENCE?
Answer: The review of the membership statistics for the period 2018-19 are
appended in the report in Schedule A attached.
Question 2 (b) WHAT ARE THE RETURNS DIRECTED BY STANDING ORDERS TO

BE PRESENTED WITH THE ANNUAL RETURN OF MEMBERSHIP?
Answer: See Schedules B and C, which are appended.
Question 3 (a) WHAT PROPOSALS ARE BEFORE US FOR THE RECOGNITION OF

NEW CONGREGATIONS AND WHAT IS OUR JUDGEMENT?
Answer: There are no proposals.
Question 3 (b) WHAT PROPOSALS AFFECTING THE CONFERENCE ARE THERE

FOR THE DIVISION, COMBINATION OR OTHER
REARRANGEMENT OF EXISTING CIRCUITS OR DISTRICTS, OR
THE FORMATION OF NEW CIRCUITS?
Answer: There are no proposals.
Question 3 (c)HAVE THE REQUIREMENTS OF STANDING ORDER 43 (4) BEEN

OBSERVED IN RELATION TO SUCH PROPOSALS?
Answer: Does not apply
Question 3 (d) WHAT IS OUR RECOMMENDATION UPON ANY SUCH

PROPOSALS? TO WHAT CIRCUIT COUNCILS, AND
CONGREGATIONAL COUNCILS, IF ANY, DO WE RETURN SUCH
PROPOSALS FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION?
Answer: Does not apply
Question 3 (e)WHAT ARE THE COMMENTS OF CIRCUIT COUNCILS AND

CONGREGATIONAL COUNCILS ON ANY SUCH PROPOSALS
RETURNED FOR FUTHER CONSIDERATION BY THE LAST
MEEETING OF THIS DISTRICT CONFERENCE?
Answer: Does not apply.
Question 3 (f) WHAT PROPOSALS ARE BEFORE US FOR OPENING NEW

STATIONS, AND WHAT IS OUR JUDGEMENT?
Answer: There are no proposals
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Question 4 (a) WHAT CONFERENCE FUNDS DO WE ESTABLISH WITHIN THE
PURVIEW OF THIS COMMITTEE?
Answer: (I) The Local Preachers’ Training Fund

(ii) Ministerial Training (upgrading) Fund
(iii) Methodist Home for the Aged Fund
(iv) Methodist Community and Church Ministries (M.C.C.M) Building
Fund
(v) Family Life Fund
(vi) Vocational Training Fund
Question 4 (b) WHAT (IS) ARE THE REPORTS OF ALL SUCH FUNDS?
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Answer: Two of the funds – Methodist Home for the Aged Fund and Methodist
Community and Church Ministries (M.C.C.M) are not in hands of the
District Conference. See also answer to Question 1 (b). Concerning (i),
(ii), (v), (vi), no funds were received in the year under review. The
following budget is again recommended for this church year.
BUDGET
Income 2019 2020
Grants/Donations $6,200 $6,200
Expenditure
(i) The Local Preachers’ $2,000 $2,000
Training Fund
(ii) Ministerial (upgrading, $ 500 $ 500
including Retreat) Fund
(iii) Family Life Fund $ 500 $500
(iv) Vocational Training Fund $1,500 $1,500

(v) Stewardship $1,500 $1,500
(vi) Miscellaneous $ 200 $ 200
$6,200 $6,200
Question 4 (c)WHAT GRANTS DO WE MAKE OUT OF THEM?
Answer: No grants are made.
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Question 4 (d) HAVE THE DIRECTIONS OF THE CONNEXIONAL CONFERENCE
UNDER STANDING ORDER 33 (3) CLAUSE “C” (III) BEEN
COMPLIED WITH IN EVERY CIRCUIT AND THE PROCEEDS
REMITTED TO THE TREASURER OF THE CONNEXIONAL
CONFERENCE FUNDS?
Answer: The directions have not been observed. In accordance with the decision of
Conference, Circuits are to remit 5% of the missionary contributions to the
Conference Treasurer and the proceeds are credited to the Connexional
Development Fund. At the time of this report only one circuit had
submitted contributions. We appeal to those Circuits in question to address
this matter with the Conference Treasurer as soon as possible.
Furthermore, we remind Circuits of the importance of the Annual

Missionary Ingathering to the development of the work within our
Conference. Historically, the Annual Missionary Meetings in the Methodist
Church have always been connected with Evangelism and Stewardship.
Therefore, in an effort to create a richer fellowship within the Church, we
encourage all Class Leaders, as well as organizational leaders to ensure that
their respective Classes and Organizations are actively engaged in the
annual efforts geared towards missions. Such efforts should begin at the
commencement of the Church year.
Below is a list of the dates for Annual Missionary Meetings for 2020 in
each Circuit: Andros 11th October
Grand Bahama 21-25 September
Nassau July 19th
South Eleuthera 3rd Week in September
North & South TCI Circuits 1st November
Recommendation:
That each year each Circuit provides a REPORT to the Annual Session of
Conference outlining exactly how the funds from the Missionary Meetings
are used. This will highlight the importance of taking these annual
meetings much more seriously. A report from the circuits should be
obtained during the Committee meetings at the Annual Session.
COMBINED RECOMMENDATIONS COVERING THE MAJORITY OF THIS CAP

Namely,
Chaplaincies
Communion (Administering to sick and shut-in)
Visits to Educational Institutions
Visits to Hospitals, Homes for the aged, Prisons
Evangelism (Outreach/Mass Media/Conference Programs)
New Ventures
Social Involvement
Caring For Others
Christian Social Witness
Christian Stewardship
Family Life
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Faith and Order
Lectionary
Music Ministry
Constitution & discipline
Ministry Awareness
RECOMMENDATIONS cover Three areas:

1. Spiritual Growth (Services/Bible Study/Prayer Meetings),
2. Stewardship (Sharing our faith)
3. Evangelism (Uniformity as a Conference)
Goal: To improve our attendance at worship services, Bible Studies and Prayer Meetings
Spiritual Growth
 Worship
o Music – Blend of old and new
o Worship planning teams (plan and evaluate; More creative and dynamic)
o Composition of Worship teams
 Minister(s)
 Music Ministry (Choir Director)
 Praise Team
 Local Preachers
 Stewards
 Youth Leader
 All auxiliaries
 Multimedia person
o Use of themes, monthly or quarterly
o Hymn of the Month (knowledge of the hymn story)
o Balance time
o Men allocated to lead a particular Sunday
o Assigning someone for the Children’s message (Talk, Poem, prayer, hymn)
o Multimedia (recording of the notices)
o Every service must be evaluated
 Church attendance: Records to be kept and submitted to M&E

o Incentives for the most regular in attendance (over a period of time, Airline Ticket)
Bible Study,
 Arrange these to be held at times that are convenient
 Alternate study of the Bible and other books e.g. FIVE PRACTICES OF
FRUITFUL CONGREGATIONS, REMEMBERING YOUR BAPTISM etc.
 Delegate persons to present on different chapters followed by group
discussions/Question and Answer periods.
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Prayer meeting (utilize the teams)
 Organize an appropriate time for prayer meeting
 Take it outside the church sometimes
 Take prayer meeting to the homes of persons in need
 Organize prayer partners
 Praise reports / encouraging experience
YOUTH INVOLVEMENT
 DE-EMASIZED SELECTING ONE PARTICULAR SUNDAY AS YOUTH

SUNDAY
 INVOLVE THE YOUTH EVERY SUNDAY IN WORSHIP SERVICE
 DO NOT DICTATE TO THE YOUTH, ALLOW THEM TO SHARE THEIR

IDEAS, GIVE THEM THE GUIDANCE THAT THEY NEED.
 SETTING EXAMPLES FOR THE YOUTH TO FOLLOW
 ENSURE THAT THE YOUTH ARE INVOLVED IN MULTIMEDIA TEAMS
SO THAT THEY CAN CONTRIBUTE EFFECTIVELY IN THE WORSHIP
EXPERIENCES.
STEWARDSHIP
 March designated as Stewardship Month for all circuits
Themes (Committee to establish a theme)
RECOMMENDED THEME FOR THE OBSERVANCE OF STEWARDSHIP MONTH

2020
“GIVE GOD YOUR BEST SERVICE”
Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15a: (NIV)
“Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved…”
Theme Song: O WHEN I COME TO THE END OF MY JOURNEY
Teaching method – Multimedia, and others

 Every Sunday – snippets of Stewardship (take 3-
 5 minutes)
 Testimonies or Celebrate the tithe (on giving, healing, etc.)
 Tithing (NOTE THE CONNEXION STATEMENT ON TITHING)
 Sunday school offering (record them walking up)(note to CHRISTIAN
EDUCATION THAT STEWARDSHIP BE INCLUDED IN THE
SCRIPTURE EXAMINATION.)
 Stewardship of Time (Structure services not to last too long)
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(PROMOTING PUNCTUALITY IN THE COMMENCEMENT OF
WORSHIP SERVICES.
 Spiritually based ministries (soloist, dance ministry, Musical rendition)
(STEWARDSHIP OF TALENT)
 Ministries Month (October)
Evangelism
▪ All circuits are to plan to hold evangelistic services leading up to their Missionary
Meetings
 Revival Services (in-door and out-door)
Grand Bahama’s Revival services leading up to Missions
 Testimonies (educate/teaching what a testimony is: Encouraging Experiences)
 Altar Calls
 Visitation teams (Train)
 Vision for future growth
Pastoral Teams
▪ Pastoral Teams to be established in all circuits so that a lot of the burden is lifted
from the ministers and more members (all ages) will be given a chance to
participate in the life of the church.
▪ Continue with 21-day Conference FAST every September. All Circuits are asked
to participate.
Preachers’ Affairs
The BTCI Conference has benefitted immensely from the gifts of our band of faithful lay
preachers. Therefore, we wish to express sincere gratitude to the preachers who occupy
our pulpits each Lord’s Day. The reports indicate that persons continue to respond in faith
to the call of God to serve in this noble calling.
The following are submissions from the reports received from the Circuits as it pertains to
Preachers Affairs:
CANDIDATES FOR THE MINISTRY
There are no candidates.

Bro. Colin Newton has candidate for studies as a Lay Pastor.
The Connexional Preachers examiners are as follows:
Old Testament Rev. Michael Graham
New Testament Rev. Cuthbert Edwards
Christian Doctrine Rev. Dr. Joan Delsol Meade
Worship and Preaching Rev. Morna Christmas-Frazer
Methodist History Rev. Dr. Novelle Josiah
Preachers’ Lord’s Day
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Local Preachers’ Lord’s Day will be observed throughout the Connexion on April 26th,
2020. Some Circuits reported that Local Preachers were assigned to occupy the pulpits on
this day last year. In some instances preachers engaged in an exchange of pulpits.
Preachers’ Involvement
The reports from the Circuits showed that, besides the weekly/ monthly/quarterly
appointments on the Preachers’ Plan, the preachers of the Conference were involved in
Radio Devotional Broadcasts, Open-Air Services, Lenten and Holy Week Services, Bible
Study and Prayer Fellowships, and Fasting Programs. We especially commend the
preachers of the Nassau Circuit for their active involvement in the Circuits’ Mission and
Evangelism Committees’ ministries.
Obituaries
Mr. C. T. Lightbourne from the South TCI Circuit passed on May 21st 2019
Achievements
The following are the Lists of Local Preachers for the year 2018/2019 for
the Bahamas Turks and Caicos Islands District Conference as of August 31st, 2019:
BAHAMAS /TURKS & CAICOS ISLANDS CONFERENCE

LIST OF LOCAL PREACHERS
NASSAU CIRCUIT
FULLY ON NOTE
ACCREDITED
PREACHER YEAR PREACHER
Bro. Arthur Chase 1986 Andrea Thompson
Sis. Patrice Strachan 1999
Bro. Colin Newton 2000
Sis. Cecilia Gardiner 2002
Sis. Vivienne Huggins 2003
Sis. Terrice Carey- 2003
Curry 2009
Sis. Katie Carter 2009
Sis. Annette Poitier 2009
Sis. Elaine Stuart 2012
Sis. Sheryl Newman 2014
Bro. Andrew Hunter 2014
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SOUTH TURKS & CAICOS ISLANDS CIRCUIT
FULLY ON TRIAL ON NOTE

ACCREDITED
PREACHER YEA ON TRIAL ON NOTE
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Bro. Alfred Been 1947 Bro. Lea Astwood Sis. Carolyn
1971 Bro. Derek Taylor Dickenson
Bro. Norman Sis. Gladys Seymour
Saunders 1974 Sis. E. Pat Williams
Bro. Kingsley Been 2004 Bro. Huntley Forbes
Sis. Georgina Been 2005 Sis. Queena Wilson
Bro. Hubert Fulford 2011
2012
Sis. Emily Saunders 2012
Bro. Egbert 2012
Kennedy 2013
Sis. Jennifer Thomas 2013
Sis. Loleta Taylor 2017
Sis. Emily Malcolm
Bro. Noyal Hamilton
NORTH TURKS & CAICOS ISLANDS CIRCUIT

ACCREDITED
PREACHER YEA PREACHER PREACHER
R
Bro. William Clare 1971 Sis. Doreen Been
Sis. Gloria Cox 2004 (inactive)
Bro. Dervent Quant 2004 Sis. Annie Parker
2005 (inactive)
Sis. Lucille 2006
Campbell 2010
Bro. Samuel Forbes 2012
Sis. Rachel Harvey 2012
Sis. Jean Williams 2016
Bro. Wilbur Caley 2016
Bro. Floyd Seymour 2016
Sis. Everett Henry
GRAND BAHAMA CIRCUIT

FULLY ON TRIAL
ACCREDITED
Sis. Carmen 2005 Bro. Leroy Higgs*
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Ramlochan Sis. Melba Butler*(inactive)
Sis. Juliet Spence 2005 Sis. Marsha Huff 1
Sis. Patricia Dickenson
Bro. Bert Lightbourne
Sis. Lolita Monpetit
Sis. Gwen Newbold
Sis. Zia Lewis-Adams
Kalon Duncanson
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Sis. Marsha Huff now resides in the U.S.A.
SOUTH ELEUTHERA CIRCUIT

FULLY ON TRIAL
ACCREDITED
N/A N/A
ANDROS CIRCUIT
ACCREDITED
PREACHER YEA PREACHER PREACHER
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Bro. Vincent Rolle
Dr. Huntley
Christie
Sis. Rose Pickstock
Sis. Johnique
Pickstock-Neilly
Sis. Carla
Munnings
Sis. Juliette Gaitor
Preachers Statistical Returns

September 2018 – August 2019
CIRCUIT NASSAU NORTH SOUTH GRAND SOUTH And T

TURKS TURKS & BAHAMA ELEUTHERA ros O
STATUS
& CAICOS T
CAICOS ISLANDS A
ISLAND
S L
ACCREDITED 11 10 11 2 0 34
12
ON TRIAL 0 2 6 9 0 6
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ON NOTE 1 0 1 0 0 0 2
TOTAL 12 12 18 11 0 6 59
Recommendations:
a. That in Circuits where a Local Preachers’ Fund does not exist, such a Fund
be established and that a significant portion from the offering on
Preachers’ Lord’s Day in each congregation be placed in this Fund.
b. That consideration is given to providing some financial benefit to Local

Preachers beginning immediately with a mileage allowance.
Question 6 WHAT FURTHER REPORT IS THERE FROM THE

COMMITTEE?
Answer: WALK TO EMMAUS
Report from the Emmaus Community

August 2019
Bahamas Sonshine Emmaus Community continues its efforts to accomplish its objectives
in empowering leaders of the church to be the hands and feet of Christ.
During the year, the Board of Directors of the Bahamas Sonshine Emmaus Community
met every month to plan activities and make decisions for the Community. Members of
the Community met in weekly and bi-weekly re-union groups to account for their
Christian stewardship and witness. The bi-monthly
Gatherings provided opportunity for the Emmaus Community to meet in fellowship with
each other and to hear a Fourth Day Speaker share on how the Emmaus Walk has
impacted his or her life.
Although attendance at Gatherings this year has been less than the previous year, the non-
members who attended and expressed the desire to participate in a future weekend Walk
To Emmaus, encouraged us.
Plans to hold Women’s and Men’s weekend Walks did not materialize although several
member of the Emmaus Community had agreed to sponsor new pilgrims. A community
training event was held at the end of the year in anticipation of weekend walks in 2020.
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We give thanks to God for the persons who continue to serve and support the Community.
We are forever mindful that Christ is counting on us and we are counting on Him.
Joy Sargent
Community Lay Director
Question 7 WHAT IS THE STATE OF THE WORK OF GOD IN THE DISTRICT/

CONFERENCE?
The reports from the various Circuits indicate that circuits faced many
challenges this past church year. Our people have shown great faith in God
and a resilience that can only be through inspiration from God Almighty.
We are grateful to the many who gave of their service willingly so that the
Kingdom of God may be strengthened. Program for all ages continue and
emphasis is being placed on home and family life as well as worship and
spirituality.
Within each Circuit, the work of God continued in spite of the challenges..
All circuits have expressed goals for the ensuing year, which include a
closer walk with God and more emphasis on caring and sharing the gospel.
There is also a lot of hope placed in succession as the youth are being
trained to take up the mantle in the various circuits.
Evangelism and Outreach

The reports revealed that the Circuits regard evangelism and outreach as
the top priority. Accordingly, significant time, effort, and resources were
spent addressing these issues. Some of the strategies employed included:
Revival Services, Open-Air Services, Feeding Programmes, Disciple Bible
Study Programmes, Visitation Ministry, Prayer Chains and Sewing Classes.
One circuit continues to use the “Andrew Program.” All Circuits reported
activities in which the Church demonstrated its mission by reaching out to
the community through the various forms of ministry. One of the
Hallmarks of the past church year was the dedication of the Leeward
Methodist Church which was held on Sunday December 9, 2019.
Membership
A careful analysis of the reports from the Circuits as set out in schedule A
indicated an another slight decrease membership.
This decrease is attributed to the large number of deaths in the Conference.

The number of members lost to other denominations decreased and as a
matter-of-fact one Circuit showed an increase in the number gained from
other denominations. Also, the number of adherents increased. It is hoped
that these persons will soon become members. These positive trends are
due in large part to greater emphasis being placed on pastoral care. There
is room for improvement and all efforts at church growth should continue
with renewed vigour.
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Also, the membership of our Church continues to be strengthened by the
expansion of the work in the Creole Ministries. We commend all ministers
and lay persons who remain dedicated to this ministry.
The Circuit reports reveal that membership remained steady during this
church year. Efforts to bring variety to the forms of worship, especially
with regard to the youth, were made by all Circuits. The Circuits also made
use of technology and a number of services are now live-streamed on the
Lord’s Day. The use of technology has proven to be effective in getting
more young persons to attend worship.
Christian Education
The BTCI Christian Education Department continues to show keen interest
in nurturing and developing the lives of our men, women, young adults,
youth and children. In several Circuits, the level of participation among the
youth and young adults has increased. We record our thanks to all the
organizational leaders for their commitment and dedication towards the
improvement of the lives of all our members.
General Education
The future development and maintenance of our education institutions were
pivotal in the discussions of the General Education Committee. It was
noted that although our schools are performing creditably, financing them
is still a challenge. One of our schools, which suffered tremendously from
the previous year’s hurricanes, is now beginning to recover in terms of the
growth in student population. Another Circuit is challenged by the opening
of a new free government school, which resulted in mass transfers to that
school and depletion of students at our facility.
Conference registers its thanks to all our Principals, teachers and students
for their dedication and commitment and commends them into the hands of
Almighty God.
FAITH AND ORDER
Question 1 WHO ARE THE MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE?

Answer: The President The Vice President The Secretary
Ministers Laypersons
Rev.Julia Williams Sis: Miriam Curling
Rev’d Dr. J. Emmette Weir Maxine Missick
Rev’d Kenneth Lewis Sharon R. Ferguson
Rev. Dr. Raymond R. Neilly Judy Munroe
Patrice Strachan

Bros. Arthur Chase
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Alfred Been
William Clare
Question 2 WHAT IS THE REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE AS TO:

(a) The World Council of Churches and other ecumenical organizations?
Answer
No Report received.
(iv) The World Federation of Methodist and Uniting Church Women?

World Federation of Methodist & Uniting Church Women
No Report received.
(v) The Caribbean Conference of Churches?

The Caribbean Conference of Churches (CCC) is the regional ecumenical
organization formed by Churches in the Caribbean. The MCCA is a member of
the Caribbean Conference of Churches.
(vi) The Bahamas Christian Council?

The Bahamas Christian Council was constituted to promote understanding and
trust between the various parts of Christ's church in the Bahamas at all levels;
to further Christ's mission of service by joint action of Christians in the
Bahamas; to witness for the Christian community in the Bahamas on matters of
social or common concern.
Bishop Delton Fernander presently serves as President of the Council.
The President/Bishop of the B/TCI Conference and of the Nassau Circuit –

attended the monthly meetings of the Council and represented the Church at
various other services and meetings.
(viii) The Grand Bahama Christian Council?

The three (3) churches in the Grand Bahama Circuit continue to play an active role in the
programmes organized by the Council. The congregations shared in Morning Devotions
and in live broadcast of Sunday Morning Services on ZNS 810 Radio. The Circuit also
participated in services such as the Annual Good Friday Procession of Witness, and the
Anniversary of Independence Service. Rev. Dr. Robert Lockhart is the president.
(viii) The Grand Turk Ministerial Fraternal.

The current President is Pastor Dennis Swann of Bible Studies Ministries and the Vice
President is Rev. Julia Williams of the Grand Turk Methodist Church
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(viii)The North Turks and Caicos Islands Circuit
The Providenciales Ministers’ Fellowship continued to function.
Turks and Caicos Christian Council Providenciales
The Turks and Caicos Christian Council is very much alive.
(x) The North Andros Branch of the Bahamas Christian Council

The Andros Circuit is actively involved in The North Andros Branch of The Bahamas
Christian Council. The Superintendent Minister is in regular attendance at meetings and
other functions of the council. The churches North Andros enjoy very cordial relations and
ecumenism is alive. The circuit is very happy to be an integral part of the council. The
president is Rev. Dr. Ifill Russell.
(xi) The Eleuthera Christian Council.

The Church gave excellent support to ecumenical events
Prayer Book
There has been no revision of the Prayer Book or supplements to it.
Comments received from Circuit indicate the use of the Prayer Book in
varying degrees. In some, it is used as a resource in regular services of
worship. In one case, it is said to be used more often for the Sacraments and
other special Services.
Hymn Book
The words only’ edition Voices in Praise Hymnbook has now been launched.
Circuits have purchased this much smaller version, which replaces the one
with music, which was deemed to “heavy” to be carried.
It was also noted that sometimes the words in the Voices in Praise and, or, the
ordering of verses is not consistent with the Methodist Hymn Book (1933)
The Chants D ‘Esperance ‘and other contemporary Creole / French hymn

books were used by the Haitian congregation. The French/ Creole Prayer
Book was used for the Sacraments of Holy Baptism and Holy Communion.
Question 3 WHOM DO WE APPOINT AS OUR REPRESENTATIVE TO

THE WORLD METHODIST COUNCIL AND TO SUCH OTHER
ECUMENICAL BODIES AS MAY INVITE REPRESENTATIVES?
Answer:
(i) World Methodist Council
Membership is through the Connexional Conference
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(ii) Caribbean Conference of Churches
Membership is through the Connexional Conference.
(iii) The Bahamas Christian Council
Ministers Lay Persons
The President of the Conference Mr. Allan Pickstock
1. Rev’d Cecil Newbold Mrs. Annette Poitier
2 Rev’d Emily Demeritte Miss Esther Joy Sargent
(iv) The Grand Turk Pastors’ Fellowship
The Ministers
(v) The Providenciales Pastors’ Fellowship
The Minister
(vi) The Grand Bahama Christian Council
The Ministers of the Circuit
(vii) The Eleuthera Christian Council
(viii) The North Andros Branch of the Bahamas Christian Council
The Minister
(ix) The Bahamas National Social Council
Presently, the Council is not in operation.
(x) World Day of Prayer Committee
Mrs. Annette Poiter – National Chairperson
Mrs. Deborah Barry – Nassau
Mrs. Georgina Been – Turks and Caicos Islands
Mrs. Gwendolyn Newbold - Grand Bahama
Ms. Annamae Dorsette – Andros
-South Eleuthera?

NOTE: Mrs. Annette Poitier is the International President of the World Day of
Prayer Committee. Each year the World Day of Prayer Service is held on the first
Friday in March. and focuses on a different country, is written by a local
committee. We express our thanks to the World Day of Prayer Bahamas
Committee. A brief Report is outlined below:
WORLD DAY OF PRAYER NATIONAL COMMITTEE OF THE BAHAMAS

REPORT 2018/2019
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Submitted by S. Annette Poitier National Committee President
World Day of Prayer is the largest ecumenical movement in the world as it is celebrated in
more than one hundred and eighty countries. It involves women and men of all ages and
denominations, and becomes a huge unstoppable wave of prayer on the first Friday in
March each year.
The 2018 service written by the committee of Suriname with the theme, “All God’s
creation is very good”, was celebrated in New Providence, Grand Bahama, Abaco, and
Andros.
In New Providence, the WDP President is Mrs. Deborah Barry (also a member of the
National Committee), and in Grand Bahama, chairing the committee for 2018 was Mrs.
Patricia Dickenson. In Andros, a member of the Church of God, who reported that her
greatest help came from the Methodist congregations headed by Rev. Dr. Raymond
Neilly, chairs the committee. In Abaco the committee is chaired by a member of the
Baptist church. Mrs. Judy Munroe also serves as a member of the National Committee.
The 2019 theme, written by the committee of Slovenia, carries the theme, “Come-
Everything Is Ready”, and we look forward to including other islands in this wave of
prayer: Eleuthera, Bimini, Exuma and Cat Island.
In 2018 we received donations from The Netherlands for the Hands for Hunger
Organization ($10,000.00) and The Grand Bahama Children’s Home ($5,000.00)
World Day of Prayer is a movement we have every reason to feel very proud to be a part
of. We are grateful to all the women in our committees who have done so much to keep
this wonderful movement alive. We pray that together we can help it to continue to thrive
in The Bahamas for many, many years to come.
Question 4 WHAT FURTHER REPORT, IF ANY, IS THERE FROM THE

COMMITTEE?

Answer: Circuits expressed how meaningful the blessing of the children continues
to be at the close of the Communion Service. In one Circuit, this blessing is
extended to other occasions as well. At one of our learning institutions,
immediately following the administration of the Lord’s Supper, the
ministers of the Circuit bless all the students with the laying on of hands.
Observance of the Wesleyan Fast was encouraged in two Circuits. Also, we

commend all the Circuits of the Conference for sharing in the 21- Day
Daniel Fast at the beginning of the Church year. The report from one
Circuit indicated that the experience was both physically and spiritually
uplifting.
The Creole Ministry in both North and South Turks and Caicos Circuits
continued to make use of the hymnal “Chants Esperance, and copies of the
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Order of Service for Holy Communion were made available in Creole and
French.
On the subject of ‘Teachings on Methodism’, one Circuit makes use of

Weekly bulletins to educate its members. Similarly, another Circuit
publishes matters relating to constitution and Discipline in the ‘Know your
Church’ section of the newsletter.
Ecumenical Relations
The Methodist Church in the Nassau Circuit shares ecumenical relations

with other church communions, and plays a role in the Bahamas Christian
Council. The President of the Conference/ Superintendent Minister of the
Nassau Circuit attends monthly meetings of the Council and represents the
Church at various services and meetings.
The North and South Turks and Caicos Islands Circuits maintained their
cordial ecumenical relations with other churches as they continue to share
various services.
The long-standing practice of the churches on Salt Cay supporting each

other in ecumenical worship, especially during evening worship, continued.
On Grand Turk, the women of the Circuit participated in the World Day of
Prayer Service.
In South Eleuthera the church gave excellent support to ecumenical events.

A work team has been organized among the men from different churches,
to assist with building projects on an ecumenical level.
The Andros Circuit enjoyed good relations with other churches in the
community. The Superintendent Minister was invited to attend a number of
religious gatherings.
Grand Bahama Circuit reported that the Methodist Church plays an active
role in national and ecumenical services, as evidenced in the involvement
of the three churches in Morning Devotions and other special Broadcast
Services and Events. Mention is made of the participation of the Circuit in
the Christian Council’s meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs and
Immigration, on the new Immigration Bills which were passed in
Parliament.
Recommendation
1. That each November when the Caribbean Conference of Churches
Lord’s Day is celebrated a special offering be taken in all congregations
to assist with the work of the CCC.
2. Ministers are encouraged to partner with colleagues of other Churches in
their respective communities to develop interpersonal fellowships geared
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towards study, reflection, prayer, affirmative action and the creation and
implementation of community projects.
CONFERENCE CALENDAR 2020
January
2 Connexional Day of Prayer
5 Annual Renewal of Covenant Lord’s Day
6 Epiphany
10 Majority Rule Day - Bahamas
12-20 The Annual Meeting of the BTCI Conference
19 Conference Lord’s Day
18-25 Octave of Prayer for Christian Unity
February Girls’ Brigade Month

9 Methodist Day Schools Lord’s Day
23 MCCA Men’s Lord’s Day
23 Transfiguration Lord’s Day
26 Ash Wednesday/Commencement of the Penitential Season
March Stewardship Month

4 Midday Lenten Service
6 World Day of Prayer
8 Daylight Savings Time Begins
9 Commonwealth Day - Theme: “Delivering a Common Future: Connecting,
Innovating, Transforming”
15 Every Member in Church Lord’s Day
17 St. Patrick’s Day
21 Ministry of the Word Convention (Nassau)
April National Nutrition Month

5 Palm Sunday/Holy Week Begins
9 Maundy Thursday
10 Crucifixion of our Lord (GOOD FRIDAY)
10 Nassau Circuit Fish Fry
11 Holy Saturday/Blessing of the Oils Nassau Circuit
12 FESTIVAL OF THE RESURRECTION (EASTER)
25 Sunday School Scripture Examination
26 Local Preachers’ Lord’s Day
21
May Methodist Heritage Month
10 Mothers’ Day
16 Sunday School Teachers’ Workshop
17 Church School Lord’s Day
21 FESTIVAL OF THE ASCENSION
24 Aldersgate Lord’s Day
21-24 Octave of Methodist Heritage
28-31 Conference Men’s Treat
31 FESTIVAL OF THE GIFT OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
June BTCI Home and Family Life Month

1 Whit Monday Holiday
5 World Environment Day
5 Labour Day (Bahamas)
7 Festival of the Holy Trinity
15 Men & Boys Seminar Andros Circuit
21 Father’s Day
21 Coke Memorial’s 148th Anniversary
28 MCCA Women’s Lord’s Day
July
9-14 Conference Children’s Summit/Youth Gathering
10 Independence Day – Bahamas
16 Missionary Meeting in South Eleuthera Circuit
19 Missionary Meeting Nassau Circuit
22-27 Women’s Quinquennial Assembly, Trinidad
August
3 Emancipation Day
September Prostate Cancer Awareness Month

01 Beginning of MCCA Church Year
01 MCCA Connexional Lord’s Day
7- 27 B/TCI 21-DAY NEW CHURCH YEAR DANIEL FAST. The period between
September 7th to September 27th will be observed as a 21 Day B/TCI
Conference New Church Year Fast (Inclusive of plant-based foods – fruits and
vegetables, nuts, etc.). Drinks will consist of water and diluted juices.
15 Connexional Christian Education Lord’s Day
16-21 Week of Services (Revival) Andros Circuit
21-25 Missionary Meetings – Grand Bahama Circuit
22 177th Anniversary Methodism in Andros (Missions)
29 National Youth Day – Turks & Caicos
October Ministries Month / Boys’ Brigade Month / Breast Cancer Month

4 World Communion Lord’s Day
11 Missionary Meeting Andros Circuit
12 National Heroes’ Day – Bahamas
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18 Education Lord’s Day
18 Candidates’ Lord’s Day
18 Ministries Lord’s Day
November Diabetes Month

1 All Saints Day
1 Daylight Savings Time Ends
1 Missionary Meetings – Turks and Caicos
8 Remembrance Sunday
8 Caribbean Conference of Churches (CCC) Lord’s Day
15 MCCA Youth and Young Adults Lord’s Day
15 Providence Methodist Church Anniversary
15 St. David’s GB Circuit Anniversary
22 Harvest Thanksgiving
26 Thanksgiving Day USA
29 1st Lord’s Day in Advent
December
1 World AIDS Day
1 MCCA HIV/AIDS and Disabilities Health Awareness Lord’s Day
3 International Day of Persons with Disabilities
8 Bible Lord’s Day
10 International Human Rights Day
25 FESTIVAL OF THE NATIVITY
26 Boxing Day
31 Watch Night
A STATEMENT ON SPECIAL NEEDS

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A Greetings / Message for
HIV/AIDS (Health
Awareness Lord's Day)
Engage, Educate and
Empower
I greet you all my Brothers
and Sisters in Christ. It is an
honor to send you greetings
this
day and most of all in this
setting in which we gather in
the name of the Lord. I send a
message
of Love, Faith and Hope,
especially as we move
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forward into this holiday
season. For we will not
forget the great gift to
humanity that we
commemorate at this time of
year, nor will we only
delegate our gratitude and
commitment yearly, but
indeed daily.
December 1
st
we will be recognizing
World AIDS Day all over the
world. As we mark
the month of December to
bring awareness to those who
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battle this condition, I
encourage you,
my Brothers and Sisters, to
walk in the Spirit of Christ
through understanding,
kindness and
encouragement. Be
compassionate and caring
towards those who are
battling this condition as
we follow in the footsteps of
Christ. Let us not allow
prejudice and a false
perception of HIV to
stigmatize the many that
suffer not only physically, but
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socially and mentally. Many
are alienated
from society based upon false
perception and not fact,
despite the many efforts to
inform and
educate by way of
workshops, clinics and the
media. Therefore let us lead
the way by the
example laid before us by
Jesus Christ our Lord.
This year we experienced the
destruction of Hurricane
Matthew. The Bahamas and
Turks
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and Caicos Islandsin
particular the island of Grand
Bahama was devastated as we
all endured the
hardships that come with a
major storm. However, we
are never proven stronger as
nations until
tested. All of us as nations
under the BTCI Conference
will overcome all trials and
hardships as
we seek to restore normalcy
to our day to day life.
Today, advancements are
being made in the global fight
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against this illness; however,
we
must do our part. In addition
to offering our care and
financial support, we ask also
for your
prayers for those in our
pathway that seek a light of
hope that shines only through
us as
Christians. For it is through
our actions, our words and
our caring that those walking
through the
dark valleys of life can see
the great gift, which is the
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light of salvation to every lost
soul. We
must continue to Engage,
Educate and Empower!
May God richly bless you and
fill you with His presence,
and may His hands be seen
throughout the workings of
your life for His glory and
His honor.
Kevin Thompson Delancy
BTCI Conference (MCCA)
Advocate for HIV & AID
HIV/AIDS (Health
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Engage, Educate and
Empower
this
message
humanity that we
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indeed daily.
December 1
st
world. As we mark
encourage you,
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kindness and
encouragement. Be
are alienated
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inform and
educate by way of
the way by the
Turks
all endured the
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nations until
hardships as
we
35
for your
us as
through the
the great gift which is the
soul. We
36
His honor.
HIV/AIDS (Health
Engage, Educate and
Empower
37
this
message
humanity that we
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indeed daily.
December 1
st
world. As we mark
encourage you,
kindness and
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encouragement. Be
are alienated
inform and
40
educate by way of
the way by the
Turks
all endured the
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nations until
hardships as
we
for your
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us as
through the
soul. We
43
His honor.
HIV/AIDS (Health
Engage, Educate and
Empower
44
this
message
humanity that we
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indeed daily.
December 1
st
world. As we mark
encourage you,
kindness and
46
encouragement. Be
are alienated
inform and
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educate by way of
the way by the
Turks
all endured the
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nations until
hardships as
we
for your
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us as
through the
soul. We
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His honor.
Advocate for HIV & AID A Greetings
/ Message for HIV/AIDS (Health Awareness Lord's Day)
December 03, 2018 countries around the world celebrated international Day for persons
with disabilities under the theme, ‘ EMPOWERING PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
AND ENSURING INCLUSIVENESS AND EQUALITY. This theme solidifies the 2030
United Nations Agenda for Sustainable Development which pledges to leave ‘no person
behind’.
As agents of change we are therefore challenged to reflect and evaluate how far we have
come in promoting an inclusive and resilient society for all especially as it relates to
disaster management and other humanitarian initiatives.
Greater efforts are needed to bring awareness to the situation of persons living among us
in our communities particularly those who are in our congregations and circuits. Their
rights and well being in every sphere of life need to be realized for productive living. Here
are a few practical suggestions that may be helpful.
1. Conducting a needs assessment of persons in our church and community

2. Provide counselling and rehabilitation sessions for caregivers and family members
3. Advocate for intervention programs at home and abroad
4. Celebrate their capabilities
5. Organize awareness programs to sensitize members and wider society
6. Include them in all activities of the church and communities as much as possible
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7. Celebrate their achievements
8. Engage government and the private sector in discussions to secure employment
opportunities for persons.
All stakeholders including church and state need to work together aggressively to enhance
equal rights and justice for all concerned thus allowing them to maximize their full
potential towards a resilient society.
May God guide our thought and actions as we continue to be witnesses for his Kingdom.
Respectfully submitted,
Noreane Williams McKoy,
Conference Advocate
Special Needs.
STATEMENT ON TITHING IN THE MCCA
I. SOCIAL AND CULTURAL PRACTICES
There are different approaches to the principle of tithing. Some of these have
created great ambiguities and distortions to this biblical practice.
 Some link tithing to prosperity gospel - sowing a seed with the expectation
that God would respond with blessings;
 Some give their tithes with the intention that it would be re-claimed on
their tax returns;
 Some consider the tithe as a percentage of their net income;
 Some see the need for tithing towards special projects and not the general
work of God;
 Some resist tithing because it is a specific requirement of the Old
Testament and it is not explicitly stated in the New Testament;
 Some members/adherents in the MCCA tithe in a disciplined way, whereas
others resist tithing;
 Some do not tithe because they do not have confidence in the stewardship
of the church’s resources;
 The general practice of giving in the MCCA is the free will offering.
II DEFINITION
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Tithing is to give one-tenth or 10% of one’s income for the work of God. As a practice it
is grounded in the covenantal relationship between God and the children of Israel.
By giving the tithe, we recognize God as the one who ‘demands our soul, our life, our all.’
Withholding the tithe is a violation of the eighth Commandment – “Thou shall not steal”
[Exodus 20:15]. Consequently, not giving the tithe is regarded as robbing God [Malachi
3:8-11]. In other words, tithing is priority giving.
III. BIBLICAL THEOLOGICAL TEACHINGS:
1. Even before the giving of the Law and the prophets, both Abram [Abraham] and
his grandson, Jacob, practiced tithing:
a. Abraham: Giving starts from the idea that covenantal relationships with God are
enriched by God and dependent on God [Genesis 14:22b, 23; Genesis 17:7ff].
b. Jacob: While Jacob places conditions or expectations on giving to God, ultimately
the tithe belongs to God [Genesis 28:22].
2 The ground for tithing is that everything belongs to the Lord [Leviticus 27:30;
Psalm 24:1].
a. The tithe is devoted to the Lord and comes from all our possessions [Leviticus
27:30].
b. Tithing is priority giving [Leviticus 27:31].
c the tithe is one tenth of all our income [Leviticus 27:32].
d. Do not short-change God [Leviticus 27:33; Malachi 3:8-9].
e. God deserves the full quota of our tithe and in event of default an additional one-
fifth of the value of that tithe is to be added to it when it is given [Leviticus 27:31].
3. Foundational Directive: The tithe provides support for the priesthood [Numbers
18:21-24; Nehemiah 10:37; see also 1 Corinthians 9:7-14].
4. Blessings from God spring from tithing [2 Chronicles 31:10; Malachi 3:10].
5. God challenges us to put Him to the test by the giving of tithes. [Malachi 3:10b].
6. Tithing and social justice should go hand in hand [Matthew 23:23].
7. The tithe is given in the context of Worship [Deuteronomy 12:10-13; Malachi
3:10].
From the foregoing the following teachings should be emphasised:

 Tithing is a Divine plan for the work of God,
 Tithing will be a serious challenge to those who believe that they own what they
possess.
 Tithing encourages planning in accordance with the ‘Law of Giving’
 Tithing is about
(a) giving the best, giving from a generous and grateful heart (Mark
12:41-44)];
(b) giving willingly [II Corinthians 9:7];
(c) giving freely [Romans 11:35-36];
(d) giving consistently [Malachi 1:6-10]; and
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(e) giving systematically [I Cor. 16:2].
There is no definitive practice of tithing in the MCCA. In light of the biblical and
theological perspectives of tithing, the MCCA should embrace tithing as the appropriate
response to the grace and providence of God.
IV IMPLICATIONS OF TITHING
Tithing is practiced as a response to the grace and providence of God whose love evokes
the total stewardship of our life. Therefore, while we recognize that there are various
biblical examples of giving, the tithe is the least that we should give to the Lord.
Therefore:
 The MCCA calls its members to tithe in response to God’s grace and providence.
 Tithing should be effected on the gross income.
 In the exercise of their stewardship of the church’s resources, the relevant officers
are to give updated and transparent disclosure of the church’s financial
transactions.
 Tithing and its practice should be taught as part of our core teaching in all areas of
congregational life, including the Church School, Members-in-Training Classes,
Confirmation Classes and other organisations.
 All means necessary should be utilised to educate and encourage the whole
congregation to tithe in response to God’s grace and providence.
 The leadership of the church should seek to more purposefully and deliberately
help members to an awareness of God’s grace and providence leading to greater
devotion and discipline in tithing
Affirmed by the MCCA Faith and Order Commission

November 13, 2019, 5.18 p.m.
United Theological College of the West Indies, Kingston 7, Jamaica).
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1. Bible-centred Spiritual Growth – Providing a strong

2. Compassionate Christian Service – Reaching out

3. Christ-centred Worship – Providing multiple worship

4. Faith-Sharing – Providing practical opportunities for persons

Question 1 (a) WHOM DO WE APPOINT TO THE COMMITTEE? DO WE APPOINT

Ministers Lay Persons

Connexional Member: Mrs. Felicita Cox-Walkin

Associate Members: Rev. Kenneth Lewis

Question 1 (b) DO WE APPOINT A TREASURER OTHER THAN THE

Answer: Yes. Home For The Aged Treasurer: Conference Treasurer

Question 1 (c) (i) WHOM DO WE APPOINT FOR SECRETARY OF THE

Answer: Rev’d Emily A. Demeritte

Question 1 (c) (ii) WHOM DO WE APPOINT SUB-SECRETARIES FOR:

(a) Chaplaincies (a) Rev. Dr. J. Emmette Weir,

II. New Ventures (opening Evang. Patrice Strachan, Mr.

III. Development (social Mrs. Jean Williams. Noreane

IV. Caring For Others Mrs. Angela Tynes, Mrs. Jean

Question 2 (b) WHAT ARE THE RETURNS DIRECTED BY STANDING ORDERS TO

Answer: See Schedules B and C, which are appended.

Question 3 (a) WHAT PROPOSALS ARE BEFORE US FOR THE RECOGNITION OF

Answer: There are no proposals.

Question 3 (b) WHAT PROPOSALS AFFECTING THE CONFERENCE ARE THERE

Answer: There are no proposals.

Question 3 (c)HAVE THE REQUIREMENTS OF STANDING ORDER 43 (4) BEEN

Answer: Does not apply

Question 3 (d) WHAT IS OUR RECOMMENDATION UPON ANY SUCH

Answer: Does not apply

Question 3 (e)WHAT ARE THE COMMENTS OF CIRCUIT COUNCILS AND

Answer: Does not apply.

Question 3 (f) WHAT PROPOSALS ARE BEFORE US FOR OPENING NEW

Answer: There are no proposals

Answer: (I) The Local Preachers’ Training Fund

Income 2019 2020

Grants/Donations $6,200 $6,200

(iii) Family Life Fund $ 500 $500

(iv) Vocational Training Fund $1,500 $1,500

Question 4 (c)WHAT GRANTS DO WE MAKE OUT OF THEM?

Answer: No grants are made.

Furthermore, we remind Circuits of the importance of the Annual

COMBINED RECOMMENDATIONS COVERING THE MAJORITY OF THIS CAP

RECOMMENDATIONS cover Three areas:

 Church attendance: Records to be kept and submitted to M&E

 DE-EMASIZED SELECTING ONE PARTICULAR SUNDAY AS YOUTH

 DO NOT DICTATE TO THE YOUTH, ALLOW THEM TO SHARE THEIR

RECOMMENDED THEME FOR THE OBSERVANCE OF STEWARDSHIP MONTH

“GIVE GOD YOUR BEST SERVICE”

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15a: (NIV)

“Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved…”

Theme Song: O WHEN I COME TO THE END OF MY JOURNEY

Teaching method – Multimedia, and others

CANDIDATES FOR THE MINISTRY

There are no candidates.

Preachers’ Lord’s Day

BAHAMAS /TURKS & CAICOS ISLANDS CONFERENCE

FULLY ON TRIAL ON NOTE

NORTH TURKS & CAICOS ISLANDS CIRCUIT

GRAND BAHAMA CIRCUIT

SOUTH ELEUTHERA CIRCUIT

Preachers Statistical Returns

CIRCUIT NASSAU NORTH SOUTH GRAND SOUTH And T

b. That consideration is given to providing some financial benefit to Local

Question 6 WHAT FURTHER REPORT IS THERE FROM THE

Report from the Emmaus Community