Bartholomew Chan, Gleaner Writer
A GUSTY breeze blew through the open Moravian church on Molynes Road yesterday, refreshing the 30-plus strong congregation that attended the two-day convention held by the church.
Yesterday was the second day of the Moravian church's Surrey District Conference, held under the theme 'Get Fit, Walk with God'.
Under the denomination's maxim of 'Our Lamb has conquered, let us follow Him,' proceedings began at 9:00 a.m. with a 'Praise 'N' Worship' session. The organist provided the harmonies, accompanied by four female singers at the altar, with one jamming on the tambourine.
VIBRANT ATMOSPHERE
An energetic and vibrant atmosphere circulated around the church, lifted higher by the enthusiasm of the congregation. As the morning went on, more persons filtered in, accompanied by rejoicing choruses
of Jesus Saves and Jesus Touched Me.
In between gospel songs, Reverend Guy Roberts told The Gleaner about the benevolent work his church does for the community.
"Small farmers are given livestock, goats and cows, which are operated on a revolving system for others to benefit," said the affable pastor, who was speaking about Unitas of Jamaica, a service agency of the Moravian Church.
Mr. Roberts gave a brief history of his denomination, which has been in the country since 1754. The Moravians also help run various other entities, including educational institutions such
as the Bethlehem Moravian College, which trains teachers, and the Moravian Preparatory School, which is adjacent to the church.
The guest speaker was Reverend Catherine Gale. The minister, originally from Wales in the United Kingdom, centred her message on the theme of walking with Jesus. Her sharp words, combined with a Welsh-Jamaican accent, resonated about how elements of Christianity make the religion unique.
