Word Time Ministries of Jamaica - Making a difference

Word Time Ministries of Jamaica - Making a difference


Kingston, Jamaica, August 10, 2010
Word Time Ministries of Jamaica is a purpose driven ministry with a small but committed team of faithful people who loves God and possess a deep desire to be used by God to reach out to other young people. This team of people is seeking ways to serve others. We are people with a heart for worship, service, prayer and the word. We are compassionate and seek out the less fortunate, the least popular and the ones who are marginalized by others because of their humble status. We are a people who are called to ministry and are empowered and equipped to effective positive and meaningful changes in the lives of others

History of Word Time Ministries
Word Time Ministries of Jamaica is a registered non-profit youth organization which was founded on Tuesday, October 25, 1994, by a small group of concerned Jamaican youth primarily for the purpose of reaching out to young people in schools. The ministry then started its character development programme launched through a Bible distribution campaign and devotions in schools. The Ministry has also identified and addressed other social issues which exist in hospitals, Children’s Homes and other institutions.

Leadership
Patron, Bishop Dr. The Hon. Carmen Lois Stewart O.J., O.D., J.P.

Executive Director, Chair of he Board of Advisors, Rev. Dr. Hope McCormack J.P.

Chaplain, Rev. Ascott Keith McCormack

Chairman of the Board of Directors, R. St. Michael Schurton J.P.

National President, Rev. Paul D. Gallimore J.P.

General Secretary: Dionne Sheree Smith

Board Secretary: Lisa-gaye Anderson

Director of Public Relations and Media: Trevesa DaSilva-Ashman

Director of Missions: Richard Lawrence


Outreach and Impact
To date the Ministry has touched the lives of thousands of students and other individuals across Jamaica. This level of outreach by a small group of ordinary young people is a testimony that the Ministry is endeavouring to play its part in nation building by promoting spiritual and social values, and effecting positive change in the lives of individuals. Bibles and other Christian literature valued over three million dollars have been distributed by the youth Ministry.

New Frontiers
Since March 2001 the Ministry sought to extend its outreach programme by adopting the Jamaica Christian Boy’s Home in Kingston, Jamica. During the year the institution has benefited from various activities including a back-to-school concert, Easter programme, two major fun days, and other special visits coupled with the donation of food, clothing, text and trade books and other supplies. Through the adoption of the home, the Ministry through its monthly programmes has effected positive changes to the lives of these boys by sharing Christ, providing positive role models, encouraging them to achieve their full potentials, promoting Christian values and providing an outlet for social interactions. We therefore believe that the Ministry has made a great difference in the lives of many individuals across Jamaica and the Caribbean through the extension of spiritual and social service by the ministry.


Recipients
The following institutions represent a small sample of the recipients of Bibles, gifts and donations and special arranged visits.

Schools
Central Branch All Age School, Kingston
Windward Road All Age School - Kingston
Half Way Tree Primary School - St. Andrew
George Headley Primary and Junior High, St. Andrew
Crescent All Age - St. Catherine
Howard Cooke Primary - St. James
Falmouth All Age School - Trelawny
Bethel Primary and Junior High – Hanover
Rollington Town Primary - Kingston
John Mills Junior High and Primary - Kingston
Allman Town Primary - Kingston

Children’s Homes
St. Andrew Hostel for Girls
The Jamaica National Children’s Home
Jamaica Christian Boy’s Home
Maxfield Park Children’s Home
Musgrave Girl’s Home
Homestead Boy’s Home
Sunbeam Boys Home

Hospitals
University Hospital of the West Indies
National Chest Hospital
May Pen Hospital
Spanish Town Hospital
Princess Margaret Hospital
Annotto Bay Hospital

Community Outreach
J.C.D.C. National Gospel Song Competition (Annually since 1998)
Justices of the Peace, St. Andrew, St. Catherine

Recognition
Word Time Ministries of Jamaica was nominated for the Gleaner’s Honour Award 2001 and 2003 in the category of Voluntary Services.