The Church of Christ frequently muses upon the words of the Prophet Zechariah, “For who hath despised the day of small things?” Zech. 4:10. In the setting in which they were first spoken, Zerubbabel had laid the foundation of the rebuilt temple, but the completion of the project seemed impossible. In discouragement, Zerubbabel had gone to Zechariah for an explanation.

What’s being done in Jamaica?  This question is being raised very often nowadays both by our office bearers and our congregations. It is a good question; it should be raised and by all means demands an answer.  Jamaica is an open door.  It is a joy to be part of a church that has an open door. 

It is both stimulating and heart warming for members of the Mission Committee to observe how important the work of missions in our churches really is. This comes to the foreground annually at the time of Synod when the work done in the past year is discussed and evaluated and new mandates are given with a view to future labors. Much time was spent at Synod in considering this calling which we have. Many lively discussions concentrated upon our work and what must be done.