Rev. Dr. Hope Juliet McCormack J.P. Passes on peacefully
By Michael Schurton and Trevesa DaSilva-Ashman
September 26, 2010
Rev. Dr. Hope Juliet McCormack J.P., Executive Director of Word Time Ministries of Jamaica died peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, September 25, 2010 in St. Andrew Jamaica after a period of illness. Dr. Hope was 66 years old.
The Word Time Ministries of Jamaica family is again deeply saddened to announce the death of its first Executive Director and Treasurer. She was a member of the Life Time Achievement Council of the Ministry.
In his reaction to the news, Chairman of the Ministry and close friend and associate Michael Schurton J.P. said that he was greatly saddened by the news of the of the beloved Rev. Dr. Hope Juliet McCormack J.P passing.
“Truly this is another sad day in the life of the Ministry. It is with much sadness that I learnt of the passing of my mentor and friend Rev. Dr. Hope Juliet McCormack J.P. Rev. Dr. Hope Juliet McCormack J.P was a longtime friend and a faithful member of our ministry who worked assiduously for the ministry and the Pentecostal Gospel Temple Family of Churches. She has left an indelible mark with her work and dedication to Word Time Ministries of Jamaica.” Schurton said
Dr. Hope is survived by Chaplain of the Ministry Rev. Ascott Keith McCormack, partners for forty-three years, two children Lisa-Gaye Anderson and Dionne-Sheree Alicia Smith and grand children Alex Anderson, Dominick and Deidre-Kay Smith.
Rev. Dr. Hope Juliet McCormack J.P. was an exceptional God-fearing, God-conscious and God-propelled individual. Born on the 5th of October 1944 she realized that her goal in life was to be of service to others in what ever way she could. This drive led her to become involved in service organizations, associations and religious endeavours from lower school, through Secondary and into tertiary training. Such involvements have helped her to achieve the mentioned goals and have contributed to her desire to contribute.
Rev. Dr. Hope Juliet McCormack J.P. Word Time Ministries of Jamaica, on January 31, 2009, awarded the fifth recipient of the Grace Life Time Achievement Award. She received the Life Time Achievement award for distinguished services to the nation for over 48 years, in the fields of Religion, Media, Education and Community Development.
Dr. Hope Juliet McCormack has demonstrated a deep sense of commitment to her country. She is a pioneer and trailblazer of the Christian Faith for forty-eight years of service. Dr. Hope was committed servant of the Lord Jesus Christ, who has been steadfast, persevering, sowing, toiling in the Ministry of the Gospel, giving, full of good works, bearing much fruit, as well as manifesting the wisdom and patience of God for others to see
From 1963 she became a foundation member of the Pentecostal Gospel Temple 111 Windward Road, Kingston 2, having given her life to the Lord at the tender age of nine. She has remained dedicated to the work of the Lord and has laboured assiduously in several areas of service to the Lord and mankind, not only in her own church and has remained faithful by God’s help.
In addition to the above mentioned religious and spiritual aspects of service to mankind she is also deeply involved in Word Time Ministries of Jamaica as the Chairperson of the Advisory Board and the Executive Director of that Organization, which has as its mission, the empowerment of youth through the Living Word. This entity caters specifically to the girls and boys at children homes, schools, churches and to the wider cadre of youths in communities.
On the secular scene she is integrally involved with the Optimist International movement and has contributed yeoman’s service to her club, The Norbrook Springs Club for which she was the president for the past two years consecutively leading that club to distinguish status in both years. Through this movement she continues to fulfill her purpose to be of help to others in particular the youth both nationally and internationally as the motto of Optimism International is “Friend of Youth”.
Dr. Hope was the Director of the Christian Growth Ministry at her church she is responsible for the development of the Sunday School Department and Children’s Ministry with age range from 3 - 22 years and extends teaching and care to adults in the Adult Bible Class. She has also launched two satellite Sunday schools in Rae Town and Harbour View.
A Chartered Accountant by Profession, she also holds a Masters Degree in Accounting & Finance from the University of the West Indies and a Bachelors Degree in Economics from that same Institution and is also a Fellow of the Life Management Institute (FLMI). She is a self-employed Management and Financial Consultant through her own company, H&M Management & Financial Consulting Services of which she has been Principal Consultant for the past eighteen years. Before starting her own company she worked at the level of top management with several government and non-government institutions / organizations as Director, Senior Director, Accountant, Financial Controller/Comptroller, Finance Director and Company Secretary. These organizations include Department of Statistics 1968-1973 and State Trade Corporation 1994-1997, as well as others in the fields of Insurance, Manufacturing and the Distributive Trade, within the private sector.
She has given outstanding services to schools including Wilbert Stewart Basic School, Charlton Preparatory School and was lecturer and administrator at Caribbean Institute of Economics & Management (CIEM). Dr. McCormack also lectured at the Management Institute for National Development (M.I.N.D.), Jamaica Institute of Management (JIM), IMP now University College of the Caribbean (UCC) and as guest lecturer at the UWI.
She served on several boards and committees both in the secular and Christian arenas with her most recent appointments being the Executive Director of Word Time Ministries of Jamaica. She is board member of the Jamaica Pentecostal Union Apostolic (JPU(A)) - Treasurer, Director of Finance and Development and Chair of the Advisory Board of Word Time Ministries of Jamaica, and member of the Board of the National Religious Media Corporation (NRMC) - LOVE FM for approximately five years.
The Word Time family is being asked to remember Rev. Ascott Keith McCormack, partners for forty-three years, two children Lisa-Gaye Anderson and Dionne-Sheree Alicia Smith and grand children Alex Anderson, Dominick and Deidre-Kay Smith and the rest of the family as well as the members of the Pentecostal Gospel Temple family in your prayers during this hour of need.
The Thanksgiving Service celebrating the for the life of the late Dr. Hope “Sister Mack” will be held on Saturday, October 16, 2010 commencing at 10:00 am at the Pentecostal Gospel Temple, 111 Windward Road, Kingston, 2, Jamaica. Interment follows at Dovecot Memorial Park.
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Jamaican Sprinters bow in 2010 Commonwealth Games
Jamaican Sprinters bow in 2010 Commonwealth Games
October 6, 2010
Jamaican trio Dorian Scott, Lerone Clarke and national 100m champion, Oshane Bailey, are expected to highlight Jamaica's forays onto the track, as athletics action at the 2010 Commonwealth Games gets under way today at the JN Stadium in Delhi, India.
With the country's more popular names all absent, many questions have been asked about the make-up of the team and its medal hopes. Many of those questions will be answered as the island's young team gets ready to leave a mark on the Indian capital.
Scott is no stranger to these Games and already has a medal to show after his effort at the 2006 edition in Melbourne, Australia, where he secured a silver medal.
The three-time Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Games champion will look to continue his solid return from last year's surgery, when he lines up in the men's shot put event, which starts at 8:10 a.m. Jamaica time.
With a season's best distance of 20.55m Scott, a former Florida State University athlete, will enter the fray as one of the favourites for the gold medal, especially when considering the fact that the likes of Canada's Dylan Armstrong, who is the only Commonwealth athlete who has thrown further this season - with a 21.58m mark - is not present at the Games.
India's Sourabh Vij, who has thrown 20.65m, is, however, expected to pose a serious threat.
Jamaica's other entry in the shot put is Raymond Brown.
Meanwhile, Bailey has had a good year so far and is slowly showing that he can be a sprinting force in years to come. The 21-year-old announced his ambitions at the National Senior Champion-ships earlier this year, where he won the 100m in 10.14 seconds. There are not many here in Delhi who have gone faster this year.
Brightest prospect
The former Calabar schoolboy will line-up in heat four, in round one of the 100m, which starts at 7:10 a.m., after his former schoolmate, Ramone McKenzie, faces the starter in heat three.
Lerone Clarke, who has featured heavily on the European circuit this season and is the brightest prospect of the trio, will run in heat six.
Other Jamaicans down to compete at the JN Stadium are Yanique Boothe and Shanna Thomas in the women's 100m heats, which starts at 8 a.m.; Natalie Grant in the women's hammer throw at 8:50 a.m.; and the trio of Davita Prendergast, Dominique Blake and Nadia Cunningham in the women's 400m heats, which begin at 8:45 a.m.
In action yesterday, swimmer Alia Atkinson finished eighth in the final of the women's 50m breaststroke, at the Dr SPM Aquatics Complex, in a time of 32.48 seconds.
Leiston Pickett (Australia) won the gold medal in 30.84 seconds, while Leisel Jones, 31.10, also of Australia, took silver ahead of bronze medal winner, England's Kate Haywood, 31.17.
In the 100m backstroke event, Alexia Royal-Eatmon was seventh in 1:08.67 seconds, but her time was good enough for a reserve spot in the semi-finals.
The Sunshine Girls continued enhancing their medal aspirations, with a comfortable 71-48 win over Malawi, with Jhaniele Fowler, who started the game ahead of Romelda Aiken, leading the scoring at 85 per cent with 47 points from 55 attempts.
Jamaica's next game is against the mighty Australians, at 4:45 a.m.
Philip Bowes was too good for Indrajith Rajapaksha (Sri Lanka) in the boxing ring, while Jovan Young was also successful in his bout against Fairus Mohd from Malaysia, outscoring him 6-3 on the judges' scorecard.
In squash, Bruce Burrowes lost his second game, going down 3-1 to Michael Rucklinger of Papua New Guinea.
October 6, 2010
Jamaican trio Dorian Scott, Lerone Clarke and national 100m champion, Oshane Bailey, are expected to highlight Jamaica's forays onto the track, as athletics action at the 2010 Commonwealth Games gets under way today at the JN Stadium in Delhi, India.
With the country's more popular names all absent, many questions have been asked about the make-up of the team and its medal hopes. Many of those questions will be answered as the island's young team gets ready to leave a mark on the Indian capital.
Scott is no stranger to these Games and already has a medal to show after his effort at the 2006 edition in Melbourne, Australia, where he secured a silver medal.
The three-time Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Games champion will look to continue his solid return from last year's surgery, when he lines up in the men's shot put event, which starts at 8:10 a.m. Jamaica time.
With a season's best distance of 20.55m Scott, a former Florida State University athlete, will enter the fray as one of the favourites for the gold medal, especially when considering the fact that the likes of Canada's Dylan Armstrong, who is the only Commonwealth athlete who has thrown further this season - with a 21.58m mark - is not present at the Games.
India's Sourabh Vij, who has thrown 20.65m, is, however, expected to pose a serious threat.
Jamaica's other entry in the shot put is Raymond Brown.
Meanwhile, Bailey has had a good year so far and is slowly showing that he can be a sprinting force in years to come. The 21-year-old announced his ambitions at the National Senior Champion-ships earlier this year, where he won the 100m in 10.14 seconds. There are not many here in Delhi who have gone faster this year.
Brightest prospect
The former Calabar schoolboy will line-up in heat four, in round one of the 100m, which starts at 7:10 a.m., after his former schoolmate, Ramone McKenzie, faces the starter in heat three.
Lerone Clarke, who has featured heavily on the European circuit this season and is the brightest prospect of the trio, will run in heat six.
Other Jamaicans down to compete at the JN Stadium are Yanique Boothe and Shanna Thomas in the women's 100m heats, which starts at 8 a.m.; Natalie Grant in the women's hammer throw at 8:50 a.m.; and the trio of Davita Prendergast, Dominique Blake and Nadia Cunningham in the women's 400m heats, which begin at 8:45 a.m.
In action yesterday, swimmer Alia Atkinson finished eighth in the final of the women's 50m breaststroke, at the Dr SPM Aquatics Complex, in a time of 32.48 seconds.
Leiston Pickett (Australia) won the gold medal in 30.84 seconds, while Leisel Jones, 31.10, also of Australia, took silver ahead of bronze medal winner, England's Kate Haywood, 31.17.
In the 100m backstroke event, Alexia Royal-Eatmon was seventh in 1:08.67 seconds, but her time was good enough for a reserve spot in the semi-finals.
The Sunshine Girls continued enhancing their medal aspirations, with a comfortable 71-48 win over Malawi, with Jhaniele Fowler, who started the game ahead of Romelda Aiken, leading the scoring at 85 per cent with 47 points from 55 attempts.
Jamaica's next game is against the mighty Australians, at 4:45 a.m.
Philip Bowes was too good for Indrajith Rajapaksha (Sri Lanka) in the boxing ring, while Jovan Young was also successful in his bout against Fairus Mohd from Malaysia, outscoring him 6-3 on the judges' scorecard.
In squash, Bruce Burrowes lost his second game, going down 3-1 to Michael Rucklinger of Papua New Guinea.
Rev. Dr. Hope Juliet McCormack, A stalwart of the Christian Faith
Rev. Dr. Hope Juliet McCormack, A stalwart of the Christian Faith
By Michael Schurton and Trevesa DaSilva-Ashman
October 6, 2010
Rev. Dr. Hope Juliet McCormack was a multi faceted individual who touched the lives of many. A Minister, Deaconess, Intercessor and Teacher in the Jamaica Pentecostal Union (Apostolic) and in particular at her local church, the Pentecostal Gospel Temple in Eastern Kingston.
Dr. Hope McCormack was also Executive Director of the non-profit youth ministry Word Time Ministries of Jamaica where she served with distinction.
Rev. Dr. Hope Juliet McCormack commenced ministry in the year 1960 at the age of 16 years in the United Pentecostal Church at Wildman Street and was ordained as a Minister in 2000, therefore giving 47 years of service to the people of God. Dr. Hope McCormack was a stalwart of the Christian faith and pursued her life’s course with passion and zeal.
Dr. Hope holds a Doctorate in Ministry, a Master of Science Degree in Economics and a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics and is a Chartered Accountant, Fellow of Life Management Institute (FLMI), Lecturer and a trained Counselor.
At the Pentecostal Gospel Temple, 111 Windward Road, Kingston 2, Jamaica Dr. McCormack served as the Director of Christian Growth Ministry – Sunday
School in which has taught for over 20 years. Other positions held include, Chairperson of the Finance Committee and Financial Advisor to Church Board, Director/Advisor/Member – Ladies Ministry, Counselor and Presenter – Counseling Ministry, Co-ordinator/Teacher – Training Department and Church Bible Study, Committee Member, Youth Committee, Member – Church Council, Board Member
Early Childhood Education School. Her work include launching Sunday school programmes in Rae Town and Harbour View to address the issue of crime and violence in those communities and with a view to capturing young minds before they are taken over by the evil forces.
She played an integral role as the Executive Director of the non-profit youth ministry, Word Time Ministries of Jamaica. Rev. Dr. Hope Juliet McCormack J.P became a member of Word Time Ministries of Jamaica on October 15, 2004. However, long before becoming a member Dr. Hope was special advisor to the President of the Ministry from 1998 and later special Advisor to the Chairman in 2004.
She served Word Time Ministries of Jamaica with great commitment and passion. Dr. Hope was an indispensable part of Word Time Ministries of Jamaica. Dr. Hope was the foundation of the Ministry and the matriarch.
Dr. Hope also held several positions with the ministry including Member, Board of Trustees, January 15, 2005, Vice Chairman, Board of Trustees, January 28, 2006, Chairman of the Board of Advisors, January 26, 2008, Director of Finance and Development, January 26, 2008, and Executive Director, January 31, 2009.
She has won several awards based on her outstanding work with Word Time Ministries of Jamaica. These include: The Grace Life Time Achievement Award. Dr. Hope was awarded the fifth recipient of the Grace Life Time Achievement Award. She received the Grace Life Time Achievement award for distinguished services to the nation for over 48 years, in the fields of Religion, Media, Education and Community Development. Others awards include: Annual excellence Awards for Director of Year, Fund Raiser of the Year, Long Service Award for Five Years, Outstanding Contribution to the Ministry and Most Outstanding Director, Sports Championships.
At the National level, she served as Director/Management & Finance Committee Member of the National Religious Media Commission (NRMC), Director/Treasurer of the Jamaica Pentecostal Union, Deputy Director of the Department of Statistics (STATIN) and Member of the Small Business Association of Jamaica.
She was the Chairperson of the Agency for the Selection & Support of Individuals Starting Trade (ASSIST); a Member of the Urban churches for Urban Renewal Board, Treasurer/Member of the Wilbert Stewart Basic School Board and President and distinguished Past President of Optimist International. Internationally, she is the Representative from the Caribbean District for Opportunity International.
She was married to the Rev. Ascot McCormack, Chaplin of Word Time Ministries of Jamaica with whom she has labored in God’s service and together. They have two children, Lisa-gaye and Dionne-Sheree.
Rev. Dr. Hope Juliet McCormack J.P., Executive Director of Word Time Ministries of Jamaica died peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, September 25, 2010 in St. Andrew Jamaica after a period of illness. Dr. Hope was 66 years old. She was born on the 5th of October 1944.
The Thanksgiving Service celebrating the for the life of the late Dr. Hope “Sister Mack” will be held on Saturday, October 16, 2010 commencing at 10:00 am at the Pentecostal Gospel Temple, 111 Windward Road, Kingston, 2, Jamaica. Interment follows at Dovecot Memorial Park.
By Michael Schurton and Trevesa DaSilva-Ashman
October 6, 2010
Rev. Dr. Hope Juliet McCormack was a multi faceted individual who touched the lives of many. A Minister, Deaconess, Intercessor and Teacher in the Jamaica Pentecostal Union (Apostolic) and in particular at her local church, the Pentecostal Gospel Temple in Eastern Kingston.
Dr. Hope McCormack was also Executive Director of the non-profit youth ministry Word Time Ministries of Jamaica where she served with distinction.
Rev. Dr. Hope Juliet McCormack commenced ministry in the year 1960 at the age of 16 years in the United Pentecostal Church at Wildman Street and was ordained as a Minister in 2000, therefore giving 47 years of service to the people of God. Dr. Hope McCormack was a stalwart of the Christian faith and pursued her life’s course with passion and zeal.
Dr. Hope holds a Doctorate in Ministry, a Master of Science Degree in Economics and a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics and is a Chartered Accountant, Fellow of Life Management Institute (FLMI), Lecturer and a trained Counselor.
At the Pentecostal Gospel Temple, 111 Windward Road, Kingston 2, Jamaica Dr. McCormack served as the Director of Christian Growth Ministry – Sunday
School in which has taught for over 20 years. Other positions held include, Chairperson of the Finance Committee and Financial Advisor to Church Board, Director/Advisor/Member – Ladies Ministry, Counselor and Presenter – Counseling Ministry, Co-ordinator/Teacher – Training Department and Church Bible Study, Committee Member, Youth Committee, Member – Church Council, Board Member
Early Childhood Education School. Her work include launching Sunday school programmes in Rae Town and Harbour View to address the issue of crime and violence in those communities and with a view to capturing young minds before they are taken over by the evil forces.
She played an integral role as the Executive Director of the non-profit youth ministry, Word Time Ministries of Jamaica. Rev. Dr. Hope Juliet McCormack J.P became a member of Word Time Ministries of Jamaica on October 15, 2004. However, long before becoming a member Dr. Hope was special advisor to the President of the Ministry from 1998 and later special Advisor to the Chairman in 2004.
She served Word Time Ministries of Jamaica with great commitment and passion. Dr. Hope was an indispensable part of Word Time Ministries of Jamaica. Dr. Hope was the foundation of the Ministry and the matriarch.
Dr. Hope also held several positions with the ministry including Member, Board of Trustees, January 15, 2005, Vice Chairman, Board of Trustees, January 28, 2006, Chairman of the Board of Advisors, January 26, 2008, Director of Finance and Development, January 26, 2008, and Executive Director, January 31, 2009.
She has won several awards based on her outstanding work with Word Time Ministries of Jamaica. These include: The Grace Life Time Achievement Award. Dr. Hope was awarded the fifth recipient of the Grace Life Time Achievement Award. She received the Grace Life Time Achievement award for distinguished services to the nation for over 48 years, in the fields of Religion, Media, Education and Community Development. Others awards include: Annual excellence Awards for Director of Year, Fund Raiser of the Year, Long Service Award for Five Years, Outstanding Contribution to the Ministry and Most Outstanding Director, Sports Championships.
At the National level, she served as Director/Management & Finance Committee Member of the National Religious Media Commission (NRMC), Director/Treasurer of the Jamaica Pentecostal Union, Deputy Director of the Department of Statistics (STATIN) and Member of the Small Business Association of Jamaica.
She was the Chairperson of the Agency for the Selection & Support of Individuals Starting Trade (ASSIST); a Member of the Urban churches for Urban Renewal Board, Treasurer/Member of the Wilbert Stewart Basic School Board and President and distinguished Past President of Optimist International. Internationally, she is the Representative from the Caribbean District for Opportunity International.
She was married to the Rev. Ascot McCormack, Chaplin of Word Time Ministries of Jamaica with whom she has labored in God’s service and together. They have two children, Lisa-gaye and Dionne-Sheree.
Rev. Dr. Hope Juliet McCormack J.P., Executive Director of Word Time Ministries of Jamaica died peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, September 25, 2010 in St. Andrew Jamaica after a period of illness. Dr. Hope was 66 years old. She was born on the 5th of October 1944.
The Thanksgiving Service celebrating the for the life of the late Dr. Hope “Sister Mack” will be held on Saturday, October 16, 2010 commencing at 10:00 am at the Pentecostal Gospel Temple, 111 Windward Road, Kingston, 2, Jamaica. Interment follows at Dovecot Memorial Park.
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Rev. Dr. Hope McCormack to be laid to rest, October 16, 2010
Rev. Dr. Hope McCormack to be laid to rest, October 16, 2010
By Michael Schurton and Trevesa DaSilva-Ashman
October 5, 2010
Rev. Dr. Hope Juliet McCormack J.P., former Executive Director and Treasurer of Word Time Ministries of Jamaica will be laid to rest on Saturday, October 16, 2010.
The Thanksgiving Service celebrating the for the life of the late Dr. Hope “Sister Mack” will be held on Saturday, October 16, 2010 commencing at 10:00 am at the Pentecostal Gospel Temple, 111 Windward Road, Kingston, 2, Jamaica. Interment follows at Dovecot Memorial Park.
Rev. Dr. Hope Juliet McCormack died peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, September 25, 2010 in St. Andrew, Jamaica after a period of illness. Dr. Hope would have celebrated her 66 birthday on Tuesday, October 5, 2010.
Hundreds of persons from all walks of life, including persons from the Jamaican Diaspora will be in attendance.
Heading the list of persons attending the Thanksgiving service is Presiding Bishop of the Pentecostal Gospel Temple Family of Churches, and former Custos of St. Andrew Bishop Dr. the Honourable Carmen Lois Stewart O.J., O.D., J.P. Bishop Stewart was pastor to the late Dr. Hope since November 1963. Bishop Stewart has also been a close friend of Dr. Hope since childhood. Bishop Carmen Stewart is also Patron of Word Time Ministries of Jamaica of which the late Dr. Hope was stalwart and Board member.
Other persons attending include: Senior Pastor of the Pentecostal Gospel Temple, Rev. Robert Stewart J.P, Elder Fredrick Thompson, Dr. Paul Brown, Pastor Albert Bailey, Rev. Yvonne G. Dixon, Bishop Harold Dixon and Rev. Paul D. Gallimore.
Several organizations which the late Dr. Hope McCormack served will also be represented. These include: Word Time Ministries of Jamaica, Jamaica Pentecostal Union Apostolic (JPUA) National Religious Media Corporation (NRMC) - LOVE FM, and Optimist International.
Rev. Dr. Hope Juliet McCormack J.P has been a member of Word Time Ministries of Jamaica since October 15, 2004. Dr. Hope McCormack was the ministry’s first Executive Director and was appointed to that position on January 31, 2009. Dr. Hope previously served as special advisor to the Chairman and Treasurer.
From November 1963 Dr. Hope McCormack became a foundation member of the Pentecostal Gospel Temple 111, Windward Road, Kingston 2, having given her life to the Lord at the tender age of nine. She has remained dedicated to the work of the Lord and has laboured assiduously in several areas of service to the Lord and mankind, not only in her own church and has remained faithful by God’s help. Rev. Dr. Hope Juliet McCormack J.P. was an exceptional God-fearing, God-conscious and God-propelled individual. Born on the 5th of October 1944 she realized that her goal in life was to be of service to others in what ever way she could.
The Word Time family is being asked to remember Chaplain, Rev. Ascott Keith McCormack, partners for forty-three years, two children Lisa-Gaye Anderson and Dionne-Sheree Alicia Smith and grand children Alex Anderson, Dominick and Deidre-Kay Smith and the rest of the family as well as the members of the Pentecostal Gospel Temple family in your prayers during this hour of need.
By Michael Schurton and Trevesa DaSilva-Ashman
October 5, 2010
Rev. Dr. Hope Juliet McCormack J.P., former Executive Director and Treasurer of Word Time Ministries of Jamaica will be laid to rest on Saturday, October 16, 2010.
The Thanksgiving Service celebrating the for the life of the late Dr. Hope “Sister Mack” will be held on Saturday, October 16, 2010 commencing at 10:00 am at the Pentecostal Gospel Temple, 111 Windward Road, Kingston, 2, Jamaica. Interment follows at Dovecot Memorial Park.
Rev. Dr. Hope Juliet McCormack died peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, September 25, 2010 in St. Andrew, Jamaica after a period of illness. Dr. Hope would have celebrated her 66 birthday on Tuesday, October 5, 2010.
Hundreds of persons from all walks of life, including persons from the Jamaican Diaspora will be in attendance.
Heading the list of persons attending the Thanksgiving service is Presiding Bishop of the Pentecostal Gospel Temple Family of Churches, and former Custos of St. Andrew Bishop Dr. the Honourable Carmen Lois Stewart O.J., O.D., J.P. Bishop Stewart was pastor to the late Dr. Hope since November 1963. Bishop Stewart has also been a close friend of Dr. Hope since childhood. Bishop Carmen Stewart is also Patron of Word Time Ministries of Jamaica of which the late Dr. Hope was stalwart and Board member.
Other persons attending include: Senior Pastor of the Pentecostal Gospel Temple, Rev. Robert Stewart J.P, Elder Fredrick Thompson, Dr. Paul Brown, Pastor Albert Bailey, Rev. Yvonne G. Dixon, Bishop Harold Dixon and Rev. Paul D. Gallimore.
Several organizations which the late Dr. Hope McCormack served will also be represented. These include: Word Time Ministries of Jamaica, Jamaica Pentecostal Union Apostolic (JPUA) National Religious Media Corporation (NRMC) - LOVE FM, and Optimist International.
Rev. Dr. Hope Juliet McCormack J.P has been a member of Word Time Ministries of Jamaica since October 15, 2004. Dr. Hope McCormack was the ministry’s first Executive Director and was appointed to that position on January 31, 2009. Dr. Hope previously served as special advisor to the Chairman and Treasurer.
From November 1963 Dr. Hope McCormack became a foundation member of the Pentecostal Gospel Temple 111, Windward Road, Kingston 2, having given her life to the Lord at the tender age of nine. She has remained dedicated to the work of the Lord and has laboured assiduously in several areas of service to the Lord and mankind, not only in her own church and has remained faithful by God’s help. Rev. Dr. Hope Juliet McCormack J.P. was an exceptional God-fearing, God-conscious and God-propelled individual. Born on the 5th of October 1944 she realized that her goal in life was to be of service to others in what ever way she could.
The Word Time family is being asked to remember Chaplain, Rev. Ascott Keith McCormack, partners for forty-three years, two children Lisa-Gaye Anderson and Dionne-Sheree Alicia Smith and grand children Alex Anderson, Dominick and Deidre-Kay Smith and the rest of the family as well as the members of the Pentecostal Gospel Temple family in your prayers during this hour of need.
Monday, October 4, 2010
Rev. Hope McCormack J.P. lived a full life of service
Rev. Hope McCormack J.P. lived a full life of service
October 4, 2010
By Trevesa DaSilva-Ashman and Michael Schurton
Jamaican based humanitarian outreach ministry Word Time Ministries of Jamaica has lost its Executive Director, Rev. Dr. Hope Juliet McCormack J.P to cancer.
Rev. Dr. Hope Juliet McCormack J.P has been a member of Word Time Ministries of Jamaica since October 15, 2004.
Dr. Hope McCormack and Elder Ascott McCormack had been married for 43 years and have two daughters Lisa-Gaye Hope and Dionne-Sheree Alicia and the grandparents of three, namely- Alex Anderson, Dominick and Deidre-Kay Smith.
Word Time Ministries of Jamaica had previously revived its International Intercessory Prayer Ministry, the Hour of Healing, Deliverance and Restoration on August 14, 2010 as part of its prayer campaign for the complete healing of Dr. Hope. The Ministry also recently curtailed several of its outreach programmes and projects in order to allow Dr. Hope to recover during her time of sickness.
The youth ministry which was founded on the principles of intercessory prayer revived its international Hour of Healing, Deliverance and Restoration, which is still been held each Saturday mornings from 9:00 am – 10:00 am.
The Hour of Healing, Deliverance and Restoration which stated in November 2001, has as its objective to see God's hands performing divine interventions and miracles for people of faith needing Healing, Deliverance and Restoration. The Hour of Healing, Deliverance and Restoration started out of a need to fortify members of Word Time Ministries, their families, friends and international partners and associates.
Dr. Hope McCormack was the ministry’s first Executive Director and was appointed to that position on January 31, 2009. Dr. Hope previously served as special advisor to the Chairman and Treasurer.
Dr. Hope also held several positions with the ministry including Member, Board of Trustees, January 15, 2005, Vice Chairman, Board of Trustees, January 28, 2006, Chairman of the Board of Advisors, January 26, 2008, Director of Finance and Development, January 26, 2008, and Executive Director, January 31, 2009. She was an invaluable member of the ministry’s Sports Foundation. In May 2008 in recognition of her work and her love for Sports Evangelism the Champion Boy Trophy and Scholarship was named in her honour.
On January 31, 2009 Word Time Ministries of Jamaica, upon the recommendation and approval of the Board of Directors, honoured the Rev. Dr. Hope McCormack as the fifth recipient of the Grace Life Time Achievement Award. The Ministry paid tribute to Dr. Hope McCormack for her consistency of purpose, quest for excellence, and inspirational leadership.
The Grace Life Time Achievement Award was presented to Rev. Dr. Hope McCormack for distinguished services to the nation for over 48 years, in the fields of Religion, Media, Education and Community Development.
The Grace Life Time Achievement Award is only presented in a significant year of the Ministry. Pass recipients include: Bishop Dr. the Honourable Carmen Lois Stewart O.J., O.D., J.P., Rev. Yvonne g. Dixon, Rev. Paul David Gallimore J.P, and international gospel artiste and founder of the Love Singers Mr. Samuel Wisdom.
Chairman Michael Schurton J.P. said that he was both shocked and saddened to learn of the sudden passing of Dr. Hope McCormack. “I feel a tremendous sense of personal loss and deep sorrow. Dr. Hope was more than a colleague in ministry. Dr. Hope was a like my second mother, a trusted friend and my mentor.”
Chairman Schurton also reflected that “Dr. Hope lived a life of outstanding service to the nation, church and the Ministry. She was purpose driven and had an inexhaustible drive to see change and the empowerment of young people”. He also stated that “This drive led her to become involved in service organizations, associations and religious endeavours from lower school, through Secondary and into tertiary training.
From 1963 she became a foundation member of the Pentecostal Gospel Temple, 111 Windward Road, Kingston 2, having given her life to the Lord at the tender age of nine. She has remained dedicated to the work of the Lord and has laboured assiduously in several areas of service to the Lord and mankind, not only in her own church and has remained faithful by God’s help.
The Word Time family is being asked to remember Rev. Ascott Keith McCormack, partners for forty-three years, two children Lisa-Gaye Anderson and Dionne-Sheree Alicia Smith and grand children Alex Anderson, Dominick and Deidre-Kay Smith and the rest of the family as well as the members of the Pentecostal Gospel Temple family in your prayers during this hour of need.
The life and work of Rev. Dr. Hope McCormack will be celebrated at a Thanksgiving Service tentatively scheduled for Saturday, October 16, 2010 at the Pentecostal Gospel Temple, 111 Windward Road, Kingston 2, Jamaica.
October 4, 2010
By Trevesa DaSilva-Ashman and Michael Schurton
Jamaican based humanitarian outreach ministry Word Time Ministries of Jamaica has lost its Executive Director, Rev. Dr. Hope Juliet McCormack J.P to cancer.
Rev. Dr. Hope Juliet McCormack J.P has been a member of Word Time Ministries of Jamaica since October 15, 2004.
Dr. Hope McCormack and Elder Ascott McCormack had been married for 43 years and have two daughters Lisa-Gaye Hope and Dionne-Sheree Alicia and the grandparents of three, namely- Alex Anderson, Dominick and Deidre-Kay Smith.
Word Time Ministries of Jamaica had previously revived its International Intercessory Prayer Ministry, the Hour of Healing, Deliverance and Restoration on August 14, 2010 as part of its prayer campaign for the complete healing of Dr. Hope. The Ministry also recently curtailed several of its outreach programmes and projects in order to allow Dr. Hope to recover during her time of sickness.
The youth ministry which was founded on the principles of intercessory prayer revived its international Hour of Healing, Deliverance and Restoration, which is still been held each Saturday mornings from 9:00 am – 10:00 am.
The Hour of Healing, Deliverance and Restoration which stated in November 2001, has as its objective to see God's hands performing divine interventions and miracles for people of faith needing Healing, Deliverance and Restoration. The Hour of Healing, Deliverance and Restoration started out of a need to fortify members of Word Time Ministries, their families, friends and international partners and associates.
Dr. Hope McCormack was the ministry’s first Executive Director and was appointed to that position on January 31, 2009. Dr. Hope previously served as special advisor to the Chairman and Treasurer.
Dr. Hope also held several positions with the ministry including Member, Board of Trustees, January 15, 2005, Vice Chairman, Board of Trustees, January 28, 2006, Chairman of the Board of Advisors, January 26, 2008, Director of Finance and Development, January 26, 2008, and Executive Director, January 31, 2009. She was an invaluable member of the ministry’s Sports Foundation. In May 2008 in recognition of her work and her love for Sports Evangelism the Champion Boy Trophy and Scholarship was named in her honour.
On January 31, 2009 Word Time Ministries of Jamaica, upon the recommendation and approval of the Board of Directors, honoured the Rev. Dr. Hope McCormack as the fifth recipient of the Grace Life Time Achievement Award. The Ministry paid tribute to Dr. Hope McCormack for her consistency of purpose, quest for excellence, and inspirational leadership.
The Grace Life Time Achievement Award was presented to Rev. Dr. Hope McCormack for distinguished services to the nation for over 48 years, in the fields of Religion, Media, Education and Community Development.
The Grace Life Time Achievement Award is only presented in a significant year of the Ministry. Pass recipients include: Bishop Dr. the Honourable Carmen Lois Stewart O.J., O.D., J.P., Rev. Yvonne g. Dixon, Rev. Paul David Gallimore J.P, and international gospel artiste and founder of the Love Singers Mr. Samuel Wisdom.
Chairman Michael Schurton J.P. said that he was both shocked and saddened to learn of the sudden passing of Dr. Hope McCormack. “I feel a tremendous sense of personal loss and deep sorrow. Dr. Hope was more than a colleague in ministry. Dr. Hope was a like my second mother, a trusted friend and my mentor.”
Chairman Schurton also reflected that “Dr. Hope lived a life of outstanding service to the nation, church and the Ministry. She was purpose driven and had an inexhaustible drive to see change and the empowerment of young people”. He also stated that “This drive led her to become involved in service organizations, associations and religious endeavours from lower school, through Secondary and into tertiary training.
From 1963 she became a foundation member of the Pentecostal Gospel Temple, 111 Windward Road, Kingston 2, having given her life to the Lord at the tender age of nine. She has remained dedicated to the work of the Lord and has laboured assiduously in several areas of service to the Lord and mankind, not only in her own church and has remained faithful by God’s help.
The Word Time family is being asked to remember Rev. Ascott Keith McCormack, partners for forty-three years, two children Lisa-Gaye Anderson and Dionne-Sheree Alicia Smith and grand children Alex Anderson, Dominick and Deidre-Kay Smith and the rest of the family as well as the members of the Pentecostal Gospel Temple family in your prayers during this hour of need.
The life and work of Rev. Dr. Hope McCormack will be celebrated at a Thanksgiving Service tentatively scheduled for Saturday, October 16, 2010 at the Pentecostal Gospel Temple, 111 Windward Road, Kingston 2, Jamaica.
Respect and love: Ingredients for a good marriage,
Ascott and Hope McCormack - Leighton Williams, January 16, 2004
WHEN ASCOTT AND Hope McCormack met in college, they saw each other as just mere friends. But destiny had other ideas, and on September 9, 1967, they became man and wife.
"When we met, we were both at school at the time. For four years we were around each other as just friends as we went out in a group. Then we talked for two years and then we became engaged before we got married," said Mrs. Hope McCormack.
The McCormacks, who reside in St. Andrew, have been married for 36 years. They say it is this friendship along with prayer, respect and understanding each other that has kept their marriage together over the years.
"Respect is essential. You say to yourself here is someone who has made the difference in your life and is very important to you. So it brings out the love in you and since truth is essential, you try to respect the person regardless of what happens," said Mr. McCormack.
The couple says their marriage has weathered every possible storm over the 36 years. There has been economic problems coupled with being separated by distance. However, they say it is the distance that has affected them the most.
"Ascott used to work in the country and I remember I would look forward to seeing him every Friday evening. Then, when he was in Ocho Rios he used to come home on a Wednesday and leave the following morning. I think him being away could have been a blessing in disguise as seeing each other was like a renewal and it made us even closer," said Mrs. McCormack.
She adds; "He could have found someone else down there and this would have ended our marriage but he, like myself, took our vows seriously, that's why we have been married for so long," she said.
Mrs McCormack, who was the more talkative of the two, described her husband as a strict but hilarious person. She adds that he was unable to keep any form of malice as he was always willing to end any disagreement between them.
"My mother called him a statesman because he was so strict. However, he could always let his hair down. If you see him in a group he would be there giving jokes and having fun as everyone else," she said.
On the other hand, Mr. McCormack described his wife as a bright and hardworking individual.
"She always has a smile on her face. She is a bright person not just in terms of academics but in everything that she does. She is very swift on her feet and in her thinking and any subject she touches takes on a new life.
The couple who drew closer to each other every time they spoke in the interview say they are actively involved in their church. They sing together at church and both say they are family people.
The couple has two daughters and three grand children and says maturity has also helped in keeping their family together.
"Marriage is for mature and responsible people. There is a saying that says love is blind but marriage is the eye opener. Many people get married in the spirit of lust and afterwards have problems. There are people who want their marriage to work but don't work to make it succeed. Marriage is about giving and sometimes you have to give less than you take," said Mrs. McCormack.
Ascott and Hope McCormack - Leighton Williams, January 16, 2004
WHEN ASCOTT AND Hope McCormack met in college, they saw each other as just mere friends. But destiny had other ideas, and on September 9, 1967, they became man and wife.
"When we met, we were both at school at the time. For four years we were around each other as just friends as we went out in a group. Then we talked for two years and then we became engaged before we got married," said Mrs. Hope McCormack.
The McCormacks, who reside in St. Andrew, have been married for 36 years. They say it is this friendship along with prayer, respect and understanding each other that has kept their marriage together over the years.
"Respect is essential. You say to yourself here is someone who has made the difference in your life and is very important to you. So it brings out the love in you and since truth is essential, you try to respect the person regardless of what happens," said Mr. McCormack.
The couple says their marriage has weathered every possible storm over the 36 years. There has been economic problems coupled with being separated by distance. However, they say it is the distance that has affected them the most.
"Ascott used to work in the country and I remember I would look forward to seeing him every Friday evening. Then, when he was in Ocho Rios he used to come home on a Wednesday and leave the following morning. I think him being away could have been a blessing in disguise as seeing each other was like a renewal and it made us even closer," said Mrs. McCormack.
She adds; "He could have found someone else down there and this would have ended our marriage but he, like myself, took our vows seriously, that's why we have been married for so long," she said.
Mrs McCormack, who was the more talkative of the two, described her husband as a strict but hilarious person. She adds that he was unable to keep any form of malice as he was always willing to end any disagreement between them.
"My mother called him a statesman because he was so strict. However, he could always let his hair down. If you see him in a group he would be there giving jokes and having fun as everyone else," she said.
On the other hand, Mr. McCormack described his wife as a bright and hardworking individual.
"She always has a smile on her face. She is a bright person not just in terms of academics but in everything that she does. She is very swift on her feet and in her thinking and any subject she touches takes on a new life.
The couple who drew closer to each other every time they spoke in the interview say they are actively involved in their church. They sing together at church and both say they are family people.
The couple has two daughters and three grand children and says maturity has also helped in keeping their family together.
"Marriage is for mature and responsible people. There is a saying that says love is blind but marriage is the eye opener. Many people get married in the spirit of lust and afterwards have problems. There are people who want their marriage to work but don't work to make it succeed. Marriage is about giving and sometimes you have to give less than you take," said Mrs. McCormack.
Board Appoints Pastor as New President...Founding member takes on Mantle
Board Appoints Pastor as New President...Founding member takes on Mantle
Rev. Paul Gallimore now new president
January 31, 2009
By Trevesa DaSilva Ashman and Michael Schurton
Chairman of the Board of Directors of Word Time Ministries of Jamaica, R. Michael Schurton J.P. is pleased to announce the appointment of Rev. Paul David Gallimore as the new National President effective January 31, 2009.
Rev. Paul Gallimore is a founding member of the 15 year old ministry, founded in 1994. He has been elevated to the presidency by full acclaim of the ministry, in which he has been a dedicated member since October 1994. He has served the organization with much zeal, dedication and commitment.
His work and association with the ministry has been long and varied. In April 1992, he served as a Consultant in the areas of ministry and administration to a team of young people who had a desire to establish a youth organization to minister to other young people in Western Jamaica. His work bore fruit as two years later the organization, Word Time Ministries of Jamaica was established of which he became a founding member on October 25, 1994. His unwavering commitment and dedication to the establishment, growth and development of Word Time Ministries of Jamaica has continued and he has since served in various capacities in the Ministry from a member to Chairman of the Boards of Trustees and Directors.
He was also appointed Vice President - Prayer & Evangelism, (December 9, 1994-1998), and has been the Director of Prayer and Evangelism until present; Chairman of the Board of Directors (May 15, 1995-2005), and Chairman of the Board of Trustees (December 10, 1996-2000). Rev. Gallimore has successfully led “Team Hope” to two of five consecutive victories in the Annual Sports Championships as Team Consultant. He has also served in a leadership role with the other Ministry’s Teams namely “Faith” and “Love”.
Since joining the Ministry he has consistently worked faithfully behind the scenes as a key intercessor and advisor and he now takes on a more public role as the new National President.
His favourite scripture text from Philippians 4:13 is, “I can do all things through Christ which strengthen me” and we know that he will be relying greatly on the help of the Lord to fulfill his role as the new President of the Ministry. Additionally we are assured that he will be endeavouring to exemplify the lives of his two favourite Bible Characters -the Apostle Paul and King David, as he performs his service to the Ministry.
Dedicated, faithful, trustworthy and a God fearing man, Rev. Paul Gallimore is one who cares deeply about the things of God. At the early age of nine years old, he surrendered his life by accepting the Lord Jesus Christ as his personal Lord and Saviour. On Tuesday, October 22, 1963, he was baptized by his father Bishop David Gallimore, as a public demonstration of his Christian faith.
Rev. Gallimore’s commitment to the work of the Ministry is without question and had remained faithful to the organization even during challenging times. He has participated in almost every aspect of the work of the Ministry. He has served as member of the Ministry’s Sports Foundation for the past eight years. He has won several awards at the ministry’s Annual Excellence Awards, including the ministry’s highest award, the Life Time Achievement Award on May 17, 2003 in recognition of his distinguished service to the nation for over 25 years, in the fields of Religion, Christian Education and Community Development. He has the distinction of receiving the Long Service Award for 5 years of service on February 26, 2000, Long Service Award for 10 years on October 2, 2005, and this year January 2009, the Long Service for 15 years of service. He has been inducted in both the Chairman’s and Patron’s Clubs.
President Paul Gallimore succeeds Immediate Past President Richard Lawrence whose term of office expired December 31, 2008. President Lawrence served two consecutive terms having being appointed January 26, 2005. The Ministry’s first National President was Michael Schurton who served five terms from 1994-2004 spanning over a decade. He retired from that position in 2004.
President Gallimore who is currently the Pastor for the Bible Way International Church, located in a small rural town of St. James, was recruited by Chairman, Michael Schurton and has taken on the mantle as president of the Ministry at a critical time in the life of the organization. The Board and the entire membership is earnestly praying that he will rise to the challenges of the office of President and continue to play an even greater role in making a difference with the living word.
Paul David Gallimore’s Timeline of Service to Word Time Ministries
April 1992 - Consultant and Advisor
October 25, 1994 - Founding member of the Ministry
December 9, 1994 - Vice President (Prayer and Evangelism)
December 10, 1996 - Chairman Board of Trustees
May 15, 1995 - Appointed Chairman of the Board and Director of Prayer
and Evangelism
December 3, 2008 - Nominated as National President by the Board
January 31, 2009 - Board appointed, by acclaim, as the third National President and installed at the 15th Annual General Meeting, Kingston, Jamaica.
National Presidents
Michael Schurton 1994- 2004
Richard Lawrence 2005- 2008
Paul Gallimore 2009-2010
Rev. Paul Gallimore now new president
January 31, 2009
By Trevesa DaSilva Ashman and Michael Schurton
Chairman of the Board of Directors of Word Time Ministries of Jamaica, R. Michael Schurton J.P. is pleased to announce the appointment of Rev. Paul David Gallimore as the new National President effective January 31, 2009.
Rev. Paul Gallimore is a founding member of the 15 year old ministry, founded in 1994. He has been elevated to the presidency by full acclaim of the ministry, in which he has been a dedicated member since October 1994. He has served the organization with much zeal, dedication and commitment.
His work and association with the ministry has been long and varied. In April 1992, he served as a Consultant in the areas of ministry and administration to a team of young people who had a desire to establish a youth organization to minister to other young people in Western Jamaica. His work bore fruit as two years later the organization, Word Time Ministries of Jamaica was established of which he became a founding member on October 25, 1994. His unwavering commitment and dedication to the establishment, growth and development of Word Time Ministries of Jamaica has continued and he has since served in various capacities in the Ministry from a member to Chairman of the Boards of Trustees and Directors.
He was also appointed Vice President - Prayer & Evangelism, (December 9, 1994-1998), and has been the Director of Prayer and Evangelism until present; Chairman of the Board of Directors (May 15, 1995-2005), and Chairman of the Board of Trustees (December 10, 1996-2000). Rev. Gallimore has successfully led “Team Hope” to two of five consecutive victories in the Annual Sports Championships as Team Consultant. He has also served in a leadership role with the other Ministry’s Teams namely “Faith” and “Love”.
Since joining the Ministry he has consistently worked faithfully behind the scenes as a key intercessor and advisor and he now takes on a more public role as the new National President.
His favourite scripture text from Philippians 4:13 is, “I can do all things through Christ which strengthen me” and we know that he will be relying greatly on the help of the Lord to fulfill his role as the new President of the Ministry. Additionally we are assured that he will be endeavouring to exemplify the lives of his two favourite Bible Characters -the Apostle Paul and King David, as he performs his service to the Ministry.
Dedicated, faithful, trustworthy and a God fearing man, Rev. Paul Gallimore is one who cares deeply about the things of God. At the early age of nine years old, he surrendered his life by accepting the Lord Jesus Christ as his personal Lord and Saviour. On Tuesday, October 22, 1963, he was baptized by his father Bishop David Gallimore, as a public demonstration of his Christian faith.
Rev. Gallimore’s commitment to the work of the Ministry is without question and had remained faithful to the organization even during challenging times. He has participated in almost every aspect of the work of the Ministry. He has served as member of the Ministry’s Sports Foundation for the past eight years. He has won several awards at the ministry’s Annual Excellence Awards, including the ministry’s highest award, the Life Time Achievement Award on May 17, 2003 in recognition of his distinguished service to the nation for over 25 years, in the fields of Religion, Christian Education and Community Development. He has the distinction of receiving the Long Service Award for 5 years of service on February 26, 2000, Long Service Award for 10 years on October 2, 2005, and this year January 2009, the Long Service for 15 years of service. He has been inducted in both the Chairman’s and Patron’s Clubs.
President Paul Gallimore succeeds Immediate Past President Richard Lawrence whose term of office expired December 31, 2008. President Lawrence served two consecutive terms having being appointed January 26, 2005. The Ministry’s first National President was Michael Schurton who served five terms from 1994-2004 spanning over a decade. He retired from that position in 2004.
President Gallimore who is currently the Pastor for the Bible Way International Church, located in a small rural town of St. James, was recruited by Chairman, Michael Schurton and has taken on the mantle as president of the Ministry at a critical time in the life of the organization. The Board and the entire membership is earnestly praying that he will rise to the challenges of the office of President and continue to play an even greater role in making a difference with the living word.
Paul David Gallimore’s Timeline of Service to Word Time Ministries
April 1992 - Consultant and Advisor
October 25, 1994 - Founding member of the Ministry
December 9, 1994 - Vice President (Prayer and Evangelism)
December 10, 1996 - Chairman Board of Trustees
May 15, 1995 - Appointed Chairman of the Board and Director of Prayer
and Evangelism
December 3, 2008 - Nominated as National President by the Board
January 31, 2009 - Board appointed, by acclaim, as the third National President and installed at the 15th Annual General Meeting, Kingston, Jamaica.
National Presidents
Michael Schurton 1994- 2004
Richard Lawrence 2005- 2008
Paul Gallimore 2009-2010
Executive Director loses battle to illness, died peacefully
Executive Director loses battle to illness, died peacefully
Rev. Hope McCormack J.P. lived a life of service
October 4, 2010
By Trevesa DaSilva-Ashman and Michael Schurton
Jamaican based humanitarian outreach ministry Word Time Ministries of Jamaica has lost its Executive Director, Rev. Dr. Hope Juliet McCormack J.P to cancer.
Rev. Dr. Hope Juliet McCormack J.P has been a member of Word Time Ministries of Jamaica since October 15, 2004.
Dr. Hope McCormack and Elder Ascott McCormack had been married for 43 years and have two daughters Lisa-Gaye Hope and Dionne-Sheree Alicia and the grandparents of three, namely- Alex Anderson, Dominick and Deidre-Kay Smith.
Word Time Ministries of Jamaica had previously revived its International Intercessory Prayer Ministry, the Hour of Healing, Deliverance and Restoration on August 14, 2010 as part of its prayer campaign for the complete healing of Dr. Hope. The Ministry also recently curtailed several of its outreach programmes and projects in order to allow Dr. Hope to recover during her time of sickness.
The youth ministry which was founded on the principles of intercessory prayer revived its international Hour of Healing, Deliverance and Restoration, which is still been held each Saturday mornings from 9:00 am – 10:00 am.
The Hour of Healing, Deliverance and Restoration which stated in November 2001, has as its objective to see God's hands performing divine interventions and miracles for people of faith needing Healing, Deliverance and Restoration. The Hour of Healing, Deliverance and Restoration started out of a need to fortify members of Word Time Ministries, their families, friends and international partners and associates.
Dr. Hope McCormack was the ministry’s first Executive Director and was appointed to that position on January 31, 2009. Dr. Hope previously served as special advisor to the Chairman and Treasurer.
Dr. Hope also held several positions with the ministry including Member, Board of Trustees, January 15, 2005, Vice Chairman, Board of Trustees, January 28, 2006, Chairman of the Board of Advisors, January 26, 2008, Director of Finance and Development, January 26, 2008, and Executive Director, January 31, 2009. She was an invaluable member of the ministry’s Sports Foundation. In May 2008 in recognition of her work and her love for Sports Evangelism the Champion Boy Trophy and Scholarship was named in her honour.
On January 31, 2009 Word Time Ministries of Jamaica, upon the recommendation and approval of the Board of Directors, honoured the Rev. Dr. Hope McCormack as the fifth recipient of the Grace Life Time Achievement Award. The Ministry paid tribute to Dr. Hope McCormack for her consistency of purpose, quest for excellence, and inspirational leadership.
The Grace Life Time Achievement Award was presented to Rev. Dr. Hope McCormack for distinguished services to the nation for over 48 years, in the fields of Religion, Media, Education and Community Development.
The Grace Life Time Achievement Award is only presented in a significant year of the Ministry. Pass recipients include: Bishop Dr. the Honourable Carmen Lois Stewart O.J., O.D., J.P., Rev. Yvonne g. Dixon, Rev. Paul David Gallimore J.P, and international gospel artiste and founder of the Love Singers Mr. Samuel Wisdom.
Chairman Michael Schurton J.P. said that he was both shocked and saddened to learn of the sudden passing of Dr. Hope McCormack. “I feel a tremendous sense of personal loss and deep sorrow. Dr. Hope was more than a colleague in ministry. Dr. Hope was a like my second mother, a trusted friend and my mentor.”
Chairman Schurton also reflected that “Dr. Hope lived a life of outstanding service to the nation, church and the Ministry. She was purpose driven and had an inexhaustible drive to see change and the empowerment of young people”. He also stated that “This drive led her to become involved in service organizations, associations and religious endeavours from lower school, through Secondary and into tertiary training.
From 1963 she became a foundation member of the Pentecostal Gospel Temple, 111 Windward Road, Kingston 2, having given her life to the Lord at the tender age of nine. She has remained dedicated to the work of the Lord and has laboured assiduously in several areas of service to the Lord and mankind, not only in her own church and has remained faithful by God’s help.
The Word Time family is being asked to remember Rev. Ascott Keith McCormack, partners for forty-three years, two children Lisa-Gaye Anderson and Dionne-Sheree Alicia Smith and grand children Alex Anderson, Dominick and Deidre-Kay Smith and the rest of the family as well as the members of the Pentecostal Gospel Temple family in your prayers during this hour of need.
The life and work of Rev. Dr. Hope McCormack will be celebrated at a Thanksgiving Service tentatively scheduled for Saturday, October 16, 2010 at the Pentecostal Gospel Temple, 111 Windward Road, Kingston 2, Jamaica.
Rev. Hope McCormack J.P. lived a life of service
October 4, 2010
By Trevesa DaSilva-Ashman and Michael Schurton
Jamaican based humanitarian outreach ministry Word Time Ministries of Jamaica has lost its Executive Director, Rev. Dr. Hope Juliet McCormack J.P to cancer.
Rev. Dr. Hope Juliet McCormack J.P has been a member of Word Time Ministries of Jamaica since October 15, 2004.
Dr. Hope McCormack and Elder Ascott McCormack had been married for 43 years and have two daughters Lisa-Gaye Hope and Dionne-Sheree Alicia and the grandparents of three, namely- Alex Anderson, Dominick and Deidre-Kay Smith.
Word Time Ministries of Jamaica had previously revived its International Intercessory Prayer Ministry, the Hour of Healing, Deliverance and Restoration on August 14, 2010 as part of its prayer campaign for the complete healing of Dr. Hope. The Ministry also recently curtailed several of its outreach programmes and projects in order to allow Dr. Hope to recover during her time of sickness.
The youth ministry which was founded on the principles of intercessory prayer revived its international Hour of Healing, Deliverance and Restoration, which is still been held each Saturday mornings from 9:00 am – 10:00 am.
The Hour of Healing, Deliverance and Restoration which stated in November 2001, has as its objective to see God's hands performing divine interventions and miracles for people of faith needing Healing, Deliverance and Restoration. The Hour of Healing, Deliverance and Restoration started out of a need to fortify members of Word Time Ministries, their families, friends and international partners and associates.
Dr. Hope McCormack was the ministry’s first Executive Director and was appointed to that position on January 31, 2009. Dr. Hope previously served as special advisor to the Chairman and Treasurer.
Dr. Hope also held several positions with the ministry including Member, Board of Trustees, January 15, 2005, Vice Chairman, Board of Trustees, January 28, 2006, Chairman of the Board of Advisors, January 26, 2008, Director of Finance and Development, January 26, 2008, and Executive Director, January 31, 2009. She was an invaluable member of the ministry’s Sports Foundation. In May 2008 in recognition of her work and her love for Sports Evangelism the Champion Boy Trophy and Scholarship was named in her honour.
On January 31, 2009 Word Time Ministries of Jamaica, upon the recommendation and approval of the Board of Directors, honoured the Rev. Dr. Hope McCormack as the fifth recipient of the Grace Life Time Achievement Award. The Ministry paid tribute to Dr. Hope McCormack for her consistency of purpose, quest for excellence, and inspirational leadership.
The Grace Life Time Achievement Award was presented to Rev. Dr. Hope McCormack for distinguished services to the nation for over 48 years, in the fields of Religion, Media, Education and Community Development.
The Grace Life Time Achievement Award is only presented in a significant year of the Ministry. Pass recipients include: Bishop Dr. the Honourable Carmen Lois Stewart O.J., O.D., J.P., Rev. Yvonne g. Dixon, Rev. Paul David Gallimore J.P, and international gospel artiste and founder of the Love Singers Mr. Samuel Wisdom.
Chairman Michael Schurton J.P. said that he was both shocked and saddened to learn of the sudden passing of Dr. Hope McCormack. “I feel a tremendous sense of personal loss and deep sorrow. Dr. Hope was more than a colleague in ministry. Dr. Hope was a like my second mother, a trusted friend and my mentor.”
Chairman Schurton also reflected that “Dr. Hope lived a life of outstanding service to the nation, church and the Ministry. She was purpose driven and had an inexhaustible drive to see change and the empowerment of young people”. He also stated that “This drive led her to become involved in service organizations, associations and religious endeavours from lower school, through Secondary and into tertiary training.
From 1963 she became a foundation member of the Pentecostal Gospel Temple, 111 Windward Road, Kingston 2, having given her life to the Lord at the tender age of nine. She has remained dedicated to the work of the Lord and has laboured assiduously in several areas of service to the Lord and mankind, not only in her own church and has remained faithful by God’s help.
The Word Time family is being asked to remember Rev. Ascott Keith McCormack, partners for forty-three years, two children Lisa-Gaye Anderson and Dionne-Sheree Alicia Smith and grand children Alex Anderson, Dominick and Deidre-Kay Smith and the rest of the family as well as the members of the Pentecostal Gospel Temple family in your prayers during this hour of need.
The life and work of Rev. Dr. Hope McCormack will be celebrated at a Thanksgiving Service tentatively scheduled for Saturday, October 16, 2010 at the Pentecostal Gospel Temple, 111 Windward Road, Kingston 2, Jamaica.
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Rev. Yvonne G. Dixon serving Word Time Ministries with Purpose and Dedication
Rev. Yvonne G. Dixon serving Word Time Ministries with Purpose and Dedication
September 29, 2010
By Michael Schurton and Trevesa DaSilva-Ashman
Rev. Yvonne Dixon is associate Pastor of the Oneness Apostolic Church of Jesus Christ. A faithful, trustworthy, dedicated and God fearing woman, Rev. Yvonne Dixon who yielded herself to the Lord and to the church for complete service September 29, 1959.
Born on January 7, in St. James to parents Lionel and Casserene Anderson, Rev. Dixon received a solid foundation in Christian training from her parents
She received her early education at Summerton Basic and Primary School in St. James and then St. Jago High School. She later pursued her tertiary studies at the University of The West Indies.
She has over 37 years of service in the Apostolic Ministry and has served as Missionary to Barbados and Monsterrat and Sunday school teacher at the All Saints Apostolic Church. She is a gifted preacher and is much sought after speaker. Pastor Dixon has conducted seminars on women’s and youth affairs both locally and in Canada. She is Chairman of the Apostolic Basic School and her community involvement aims at improving the moral, social and spiritual standards of people. She was honoured by Alcan Jamaica Limited with the Alcan Award for Long Service.
Among Rev. Dixon’s positions spanning over 30 years of public administration include: Executive Officer, Registrar General’s Department, 1968; Personnel Manager, Children’s Services Division, Ministry of Youth and Community Development, 1978; Assistant Chief Officer, Office of the Services Commission, (Central Government), 1983; Associate Pastor, Oneness Apostolic Assembly of Jesus Christ, November 1987, Deputy, Executive Director, Institute of Jamaica, 1991; Senior Director, Human Resource Management, University Hospital of the West Indies, 1996; Consultant, Word Time Ministries of Jamaica, September 3, 1997, Vice Chairman, Board of Trustees, January 15, 1999, and Chairman Board of Trustees, Word Time Ministries, January 22, 2000, Acting Chief Executive Officer, University Hospital of the West Indies, 2000
Rev. Yvonne Dixon is associate Pastor of the Oneness Apostolic Church of Jesus Christ and a Member of the Board of Advisors, Word Time Ministries of Jamaica.
Her willingness to serve the Ministry was demonstrated when she accepted a personal invitation from the founder and Chairman on October 24, 1996. She was later appointed a member of the Board of Trustees on August 30, 1997, Vice Chairman, January 15, 1999 -2000, Chairman January 22, 2000 to December 31, 2004.
She was also appointed consultant on September 3, 1997, for the special Outreach in Hospital Visits which lead to the ministry staging hospital visits in every parish and also visits to the George Town Hospital in the Cayman Islands Hospital and the Holberton Hospital in St. John’s Antigua & Barbuda. She chaired the Annual Hospital Visits to the University Hospital of the West Indies from 1997 – 2003.
She has participated and has been guest speaker at all Word Time Ministries Events from Annual Excellence Awards, Sports Champs, Annual Christmas Treat, Devotions in School and Bible Presentation Ceremonies, Annual Hospital Visits, Annual General Meetings and Anniversary Thanksgiving Services.
Rev. Dixon has won several Excellence Awards from Word Time Ministries.
She was awarded the Life Time Achievement award on May 18, 2002 for distinguished service to the nation spanning over 30 years, in the fields of Religion, Community Development and Public Administration. In January 26, 2008, she won the 10 Long Service Award and January 31, 2009 the 15th Anniversary Excellence Award for Distinguished Service to the Ministry.
Rev. Yvonne G. Dixon’s Timeline of Service to Word Time Ministries
October 24, 1996 - Member
September 3, 1997 - Consultant,
August 30, 1999 - Member, Board of Trustees
January 15, 1999 - Vice Chairman, Board of Trustees
January 22, 2000 - Chairman Board of Trustees
May 18, 2002 - Received the Life Time Achievement Award
January 26, 2008 - Received Long Service Award for Ten Years of Service
January 31, 2009 - Received the 15th Anniversary Excellence Award for Outstanding contribution to the Ministry
September 29, 2010
By Michael Schurton and Trevesa DaSilva-Ashman
Rev. Yvonne Dixon is associate Pastor of the Oneness Apostolic Church of Jesus Christ. A faithful, trustworthy, dedicated and God fearing woman, Rev. Yvonne Dixon who yielded herself to the Lord and to the church for complete service September 29, 1959.
Born on January 7, in St. James to parents Lionel and Casserene Anderson, Rev. Dixon received a solid foundation in Christian training from her parents
She received her early education at Summerton Basic and Primary School in St. James and then St. Jago High School. She later pursued her tertiary studies at the University of The West Indies.
She has over 37 years of service in the Apostolic Ministry and has served as Missionary to Barbados and Monsterrat and Sunday school teacher at the All Saints Apostolic Church. She is a gifted preacher and is much sought after speaker. Pastor Dixon has conducted seminars on women’s and youth affairs both locally and in Canada. She is Chairman of the Apostolic Basic School and her community involvement aims at improving the moral, social and spiritual standards of people. She was honoured by Alcan Jamaica Limited with the Alcan Award for Long Service.
Among Rev. Dixon’s positions spanning over 30 years of public administration include: Executive Officer, Registrar General’s Department, 1968; Personnel Manager, Children’s Services Division, Ministry of Youth and Community Development, 1978; Assistant Chief Officer, Office of the Services Commission, (Central Government), 1983; Associate Pastor, Oneness Apostolic Assembly of Jesus Christ, November 1987, Deputy, Executive Director, Institute of Jamaica, 1991; Senior Director, Human Resource Management, University Hospital of the West Indies, 1996; Consultant, Word Time Ministries of Jamaica, September 3, 1997, Vice Chairman, Board of Trustees, January 15, 1999, and Chairman Board of Trustees, Word Time Ministries, January 22, 2000, Acting Chief Executive Officer, University Hospital of the West Indies, 2000
Rev. Yvonne Dixon is associate Pastor of the Oneness Apostolic Church of Jesus Christ and a Member of the Board of Advisors, Word Time Ministries of Jamaica.
Her willingness to serve the Ministry was demonstrated when she accepted a personal invitation from the founder and Chairman on October 24, 1996. She was later appointed a member of the Board of Trustees on August 30, 1997, Vice Chairman, January 15, 1999 -2000, Chairman January 22, 2000 to December 31, 2004.
She was also appointed consultant on September 3, 1997, for the special Outreach in Hospital Visits which lead to the ministry staging hospital visits in every parish and also visits to the George Town Hospital in the Cayman Islands Hospital and the Holberton Hospital in St. John’s Antigua & Barbuda. She chaired the Annual Hospital Visits to the University Hospital of the West Indies from 1997 – 2003.
She has participated and has been guest speaker at all Word Time Ministries Events from Annual Excellence Awards, Sports Champs, Annual Christmas Treat, Devotions in School and Bible Presentation Ceremonies, Annual Hospital Visits, Annual General Meetings and Anniversary Thanksgiving Services.
Rev. Dixon has won several Excellence Awards from Word Time Ministries.
She was awarded the Life Time Achievement award on May 18, 2002 for distinguished service to the nation spanning over 30 years, in the fields of Religion, Community Development and Public Administration. In January 26, 2008, she won the 10 Long Service Award and January 31, 2009 the 15th Anniversary Excellence Award for Distinguished Service to the Ministry.
Rev. Yvonne G. Dixon’s Timeline of Service to Word Time Ministries
October 24, 1996 - Member
September 3, 1997 - Consultant,
August 30, 1999 - Member, Board of Trustees
January 15, 1999 - Vice Chairman, Board of Trustees
January 22, 2000 - Chairman Board of Trustees
May 18, 2002 - Received the Life Time Achievement Award
January 26, 2008 - Received Long Service Award for Ten Years of Service
January 31, 2009 - Received the 15th Anniversary Excellence Award for Outstanding contribution to the Ministry
Rev. Yvonne Dixon, Woman of Courage and Dedication
Rev. Yvonne Dixon, Woman of Courage and Dedication
September 29, 2010
By Michael Schurton and Trevesa DaSilva-Ashman
Rev. Yvonne Dixon is associate Pastor of the Oneness Apostolic Church of Jesus Christ and a Member of the Board of Advisors, Word Time Ministries of Jamaica. Her willingness to serve the Ministry was demonstrated when she accepted a personal invitation from the founder and Chairman on October 24, 1996. She was later appointed a member of the Board of Trustees on August 30, 1997, Vice Chairman, January 15, 1999 -2000, Chairman January 22, 2000 to December 31, 2004.
She was also appointed consultant on September 3, 1997, for the special Outreach, Hospital Ministry which lead to the ministry staging hospital visits in every parish and also visits to the George Town Hospital in the Cayman Islands Hospital and the Holberton Hospital in St. John’s Antigua & Barbuda. She chaired the Annual Hospital Visits to the University Hospital of the West Indies from 1997 – 2003.
She has participated and has been guest speaker at all Word Time Ministries of Jamaica Events from Annual Excellence Awards, Sports Champs, Annual Christmas Treat, Devotions in School and Bible Presentation Ceremonies, Annual Hospital Visits, Annual General Meetings and Anniversary Thanksgiving Services.
Rev. Dixon has won several Excellence Awards from Word Time Ministries. She was awarded the Life Time Achievement award on May 18, 2002 for distinguished service to the nation spanning over 30 years, in the fields of Religion, Community Development and Public Administration. In January 26, 2008, she won the 10 Long Service Award and January 31, 2009 the 15th Anniversary Excellence Award for Distinguished Service to the Ministry.
Rev. Yvonne G. Dixon’s Timeline of Service to Word Time Ministries
October 24, 1996 - Member
September 3, 1997 - Consultant,
August 30, 1999 - Member, Board of Trustees
January 15, 1999 - Vice Chairman, Board of Trustees
January 22, 2000 - Chairman Board of Trustees
May 18, 2002 - Received the Life Time Achievement Award
January 26, 2008 - Received Long Service Award for Ten Years of Service
January 31, 2009 - Received the 15th Anniversary Excellence Award for Outstanding contribution to the Ministry
September 29, 2010
By Michael Schurton and Trevesa DaSilva-Ashman
Rev. Yvonne Dixon is associate Pastor of the Oneness Apostolic Church of Jesus Christ and a Member of the Board of Advisors, Word Time Ministries of Jamaica. Her willingness to serve the Ministry was demonstrated when she accepted a personal invitation from the founder and Chairman on October 24, 1996. She was later appointed a member of the Board of Trustees on August 30, 1997, Vice Chairman, January 15, 1999 -2000, Chairman January 22, 2000 to December 31, 2004.
She was also appointed consultant on September 3, 1997, for the special Outreach, Hospital Ministry which lead to the ministry staging hospital visits in every parish and also visits to the George Town Hospital in the Cayman Islands Hospital and the Holberton Hospital in St. John’s Antigua & Barbuda. She chaired the Annual Hospital Visits to the University Hospital of the West Indies from 1997 – 2003.
She has participated and has been guest speaker at all Word Time Ministries of Jamaica Events from Annual Excellence Awards, Sports Champs, Annual Christmas Treat, Devotions in School and Bible Presentation Ceremonies, Annual Hospital Visits, Annual General Meetings and Anniversary Thanksgiving Services.
Rev. Dixon has won several Excellence Awards from Word Time Ministries. She was awarded the Life Time Achievement award on May 18, 2002 for distinguished service to the nation spanning over 30 years, in the fields of Religion, Community Development and Public Administration. In January 26, 2008, she won the 10 Long Service Award and January 31, 2009 the 15th Anniversary Excellence Award for Distinguished Service to the Ministry.
Rev. Yvonne G. Dixon’s Timeline of Service to Word Time Ministries
October 24, 1996 - Member
September 3, 1997 - Consultant,
August 30, 1999 - Member, Board of Trustees
January 15, 1999 - Vice Chairman, Board of Trustees
January 22, 2000 - Chairman Board of Trustees
May 18, 2002 - Received the Life Time Achievement Award
January 26, 2008 - Received Long Service Award for Ten Years of Service
January 31, 2009 - Received the 15th Anniversary Excellence Award for Outstanding contribution to the Ministry
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