Word Time Ministries to “Arise and Travail….” in New Year

Word Time Ministries to “Arise and Travail….” in New Year



“Inspiring” Theme Selected for 2011


Kingston, Jamaica, December 22, 2010


By Trevesa DaSilva-Ashman and Michael Schurton

“Arise and Travail for Triumphant Change” has been unanimously selected as the theme for 2011 for the international non-profit Ministry Word Time Ministries of Jamaica.

Word Time Ministries of Jamaica today announced the new theme for the New Year after several entries and a series of votes. From a list of top 5 inspiring themes “Arise and Travail for Triumphant Change” was chosen by senior ministry officials and members.

In making the announcement, the Ministry officials stated that “Arise and Travail for Triumphant Change” is both a momentous and monumental theme selected and one that speaks to our courage and indomitable spirits. The organization, which will be embarking upon its 17th year in Ministry, has therefore declared 2011 to be a year of Victory and a time to Arise.

The new theme was proposed by the ministry’s special advisor and its newest director, Sharon Anderson, Director Designate for the portfolio Sports and Community Relations.

Chairman of the Ministry Michael Schurton J.P. said that he is both challenged and unimaginably inspired by an awesome theme. “This clearly indicates the spiritual fortitude and resilience of the Ministry to continue its mission to make a difference in the lives of others with the living word” Schurton said. Schurton also stated that he was extremely pleased with the high level of participation of members throughout the entire selection and voting process. The submission and voting process took place over the last three months.

“Arise and Travail for Triumphant Change” won 92% of the votes from the delegates. This is a record highest percentage vote for a theme over 17 years of voting. Word Time Ministries has had a long tradition of utilizing a strict voting process in selecting its annual themes. Proposed themes with the lowest votes are eliminated in a series of votes until the final two. The winning theme must command a majority to be accepted as the wining theme. The theme “Arise and Travail for Triumphant Change” was specially selected as a rallying call for the Ministry’s 17th Annual General Meeting and Excellence Awards which is scheduled for Saturday, January 29, 2011 in Kingston, Jamaica starting at 11:00 AM.

Chairman Schurton also expressed his gratitude to Sharon Anderson for selecting an inspiring theme. He also was thankful to all those who participated by submitting their entries and those who took the time to vote
“Thank you so much for your prayerful support in selecting this appropriate theme for the New Year in Ministry with an even greater resolve to glorify God through the Word and service” Schurton said.

In her reaction, Director Designate of Sports and Community Relations, said that she was "truly humbled and thankful to obeying the spirit of the Lord in proposing the theme." She said that the theme was not just selected for the Ministry but for the nation of Jamaica which needs to arise from its decades of decline - spiritually, morally, socially and financially. She also stated that Word Time Ministries was founded on prayer and faith and believed that a ministry committed to travailing in prayer, can make an even greater difference in effecting positive changes in the nation. Anderson further stated that "given the challenges the ministry was faced with during 2010. Anderson further stated that “it’s high time for members to wake up from the past, arise from their slumber, arise from despair, arise to a new call of the Lord and walk in the season of triumphant change."

“Arise and Travail for Triumphant Change” won ahead of “Revived, Renewed for the Challenges of New Frontiers in Ministry” which was proposed by former National President and long standing member, Richard Lawrence. Lawrence is currently making 15 years of service to the ministry.

Themes 1995-2011

2011 “Arise and Travail for Triumphant Change”

2010 Go Forth and Conquer. The Lord Is with You

2009 Renewed by Thy Grace

2008 Be Steadfast and Unmovable…

2007 Restore the Joy for the Word and Service.

2006 Committed to the Call…Fulfilling Purpose

2005 Abiding in the Word…Fulfilling the Call

2004 Abiding in the Word…Abounding in the Work of the Lord

2003 Pursuing the Challenges with Greater Faith

2002 Rise Up & Conquer in the Power of God

2001 Claiming Victory Through Prayer & Faith

2000 Pressing Towards the Goal by Faith

1999 Save the Nation with the Word

1998 Heal Our Land With Thy Word

1997 Standing on the Word… Moving by Faith

1996 Committed to the Word… Moving By Faith

1995 Growing By Faith to Declare His Word





December 22, 2010