Passover Night
The sound of the trumpet heralded the beginning of the Feast of the Lord’s Passover and seven glorious Days of Unleavened Bread. The choir marched in singing, “We’ve Travelled over Highways” - the unspoken theme song of Passover. For many, Passover just is not Passover unless the night kick starts with this song. It embodies our struggles, trials, tribulations, and of course, our victory over them.

The night’s activities were rich, from the Scripture Lesson to the songs and poem – quite suitable for the occasion. These paved the way for our esteemed Executive Officer, Bishop Albert Hall, who singed our consciences with another of his powerful sermons. His text was taken from the 22nd chapter of St. Luke and our hearts burned within us when the question was asked, “Are you prepared to meet the lamb?”

In his discourse, Bishop admonished us that ‘anything worthwhile doing necessitates preparation’ – a favourite saying of the late Bishop W. C. Hamilton. Jesus has gone to prepare a place for us; a place where no murderer, thief, backbiter can enter. He is coming back for a perfect church. Let each man examine himself, Bishop left us to consider.

The spirit was high as we approached the serving of the lamb. We rejoiced in the highest as we commemorated the deliverance of our forefathers and Christ’s deliverance of us. We did keep and eat the feast.

First Day
Elder Clifton Scott broke the Bread of Life with yet another of his potent sermons. His topic was ‘The Lord is my light’-derived from his text, Psalm 27:1. He charged us to follow the light so that we will not stumble. Be a witness for Jesus whether you are up or down and stand fast in the liberty where Christ has made us free, Elder Scott encouraged us.

Second Day – Singers’ Day
The very capable chairperson, St. Camiel Robertson, chaired the programme. Evangelist Wesley Grant, certainly a teacher sent from God, brought insights on what it means to be a singer. He said Christ promised us a Crown of Life as the one being worn is only a replica. “Do you know what we have? Are we taking it for granted?” he asked us. Concluding, he encouraged the singers not to take their calling for granted; but rather to bear in mind that it is not a right but a privilege.

Third Day (Resurrection Date) - Ministers’ Day

• Sister Elder Dorothy Scott represented the Exhorting daughters and reminded us that Christ has risen from the dead.
• Deacon Smith spoke for all the Deacons. He reminisced on his struggles and said that when we see him walking and talking right it is only because Jesus is using him.
• Elder Zephaniah Johnson, a stalwart for the gospel of Jesus Christ, charged everyone to have a reasonable conscience.
• Elder Terrence Williams spoke on the things we ought to observe and keep. He said we should roll back the curtains every now and then and look at where God has brought us from and where we are now.
• Elder Clifton Scott shared with us a dream he had where he saw some angels singing and one of them had a beautiful soprano voice. He even remembered the words of the song they were singing. This he sang for us…needless to say, it was a beautiful song and we hope that the choristers can learn it and teach it to the church.

Song
I shall know in that day when the trumpet of the God shall sound
I shall know in that day when the dead in Christ shall rise

Chorus
Sop: I shall know                   
Bass: I shall know

I shall know in that day who is ready for the Lord
I shall know in that day who is ready to live with him

Fourth Day – Daughters’ Day
St. Sandra Adams (Martha, Montego Bay’s Tabernacle) ably presided over the day’s programme. We were given much food for thought from the various speakers:

• While spreading the gospel do the commandments of God to receive your blessing.
• Titus 2:7 - A pattern of good works.
• Seek the food that lasts forever.
• St. Luke 10:38-42 Have you chosen the better part? Then it shall not be taken away from you.

Fifth Day - Sabbath
Truly, this was a blessed, high and holy day. There was a sweet spirit in the tabernacle as the saints gave moving testimonies of the goodness of God. We also pranced and sang hearty praises, declaring our hearts fixed and minds made up, determined to live for God. We were encouraged to not only ‘take our part’ of the sermons but store all of the sermons for that rainy day. These sermons will become a source of strength in future times of tribulation. We are to prepare for afflictions for it is through them we will be delivered.

Sixth Day – Youths and Children’s Day
Sister Elder Dorothy Scott, Church Historian, presented a look back at the last ten years of Passover celebrations, noting our trials and victories.  St. Shadain Simpson chaired the day’s programme which included an informative presentation on careers in agriculture and backyard gardening from St. Ana-Kay Hinds.  Elder Munroe spoke to the young ones from Proverbs 22:6.  He spoke of the various carnal traps laid for the youth in the outside world and encouraged the parents to train up the children in the way they should grow. He cautioned the youths and children, “Check yourself before you wreck yourself.”

Seventh Day – Closing Day of Unleavened Bread
Bishop, like the father he is, spoke lovingly to us to be obedient. He admonished us not to take away anything from the gospel of Jesus, or our part will be taken away from the Tree of Life. A young man can only cleanse his ways by taking heed to the word of God. Hear O Israel, hear, the Lord our God is one Lord, therefore leave the heathen gods alone and heed the prophet’s call. Concluding, he encouraged us to meekly wait and murmur not.

• Called Deacon Hinds of St. Mary’s tabernacle (number 6) was ordained a Deacon.
• All the ministers were supplied with new credentials.
• The saints were made aware of the gifting of land by St. Elizabeth McDonald, to the church
• One soul came forward for the Lord.