In July, Director Jim Lo and former director Mark Surbrook traveled to the Eastern Caribbean to speak at Ebenezer Valley Camp, the youth camp in beautiful Virgin Gorda. Highlights for Dr. Jim included an openness from the young people to hear from God, seeing many respond in faith, and praying with (and being prayed for) by a 102-year-old saint of God, Sister Flo. Rev. Philip Gumbs, Eastern Caribbean Overseer, wrote, “Dr. Lo’s preaching was trans-cultural, gentle, passionate,

Dr. Jim Lo and Rev. Mark Surbrook traveled to Virgin Gorda to minister at Ebenezer Valley Camp in the Eastern Caribbean. They were able to meet Sis. Sylvia Rhymer, one of the few remaining who remembers the outdoor revival services that led to the start of the Eastern Caribbean churches 78 years ago. They were able to pray with and be prayed for by Sis. Flo, a 102-year-old servant of the Lord. The camp services were held under a big yellow and white striped tent. The weather

Please pray for Ebenezer Valley Camp, the youth camp for the Eastern Caribbean churches, July 24—Aug 1. Dr. Jim Lo will be speaking for this camp. Please pray for God to bless him and speak through him. Pray for many young people to choose to serve God and deepen their relationship with Him.

On August 7, 2024, World Missions lost a dear friend when former missionary and former director, Bill Hayton, went to be with the Lord. Bill and his wife, Linda, served as missionaries in the US and British Virgin Islands from 1969-1983. Bill served as Director of World Missions from 1983-2004. In later years, he also served as a board member. Bill was loved by many. His entire life was devoted to ministry and serving in the Kingdom of God. He will be missed. At the funeral,

The two churches in Virgin Gorda, The Valley and North Sound, joined together at The Valley for Harvest 2022 on Sunday, October 23. North Sound choir The Valley choir Pray for these two congregations, as well as their pastors, Rev. Gleason Brooks and Dr. Steve Lennard.

Please pray for Ebenezer Valley Camp for the Eastern Caribbean District churches. It will be held July 23—August 3 in Virgin Gorda in the British Virgin Islands. Their mission is to “provide a spiritual atmosphere where young people can engage in a Christian community, foster relationships with each other, but most importantly build a relationship with Jesus Christ.” Activities include worship (devotions, Bible study, and scripture reading), creative arts, sports, and hiking.

Bro. Kenrick O. Bukle, pastor in Tutu, St. Thomas, passed away on April 9, 2022. Bill Hayton, former missionary to the Eastern Caribbean and former Executive Secretary of World Missions, wrote of first meeting Pastor Bukle when he came to Kansas City College and Bible School in the 1960s. Once back in St. Thomas, Bro. Bukle served as pastor of the church and principal of the Academy as well. “There he served faithfully until his death,” Bro. Hayton wrote, “endearing himself t

Please pray for the island of Saint Vincent, where we have a church. La Soufriere volcano erupted this morning after some 16,000 in the "red zone" had been told to evacuate. It is possible more explosions could occur. There were no reports of casualties. We will let you know if we hear reports from Pastor Carl Henry and our brothers and sisters there. Click this link for a news article.

In November, Pastor Stephen Marcel was elected District Overseer for the next two years. The churches participate in Caribbean-wide intercessory prayer the first Sunday of each month. They pray for works in the E. C., Jamaica, Haiti, and the Cayman Islands. This year, the E. C. District Youth Camp turned 30 years old. It could not be held as regularly scheduled, however, but was instead held virtually. These efforts were led by Pastor Gleason Brooks and Pastor Lindon Clarke.

In the late 1940s, two mission efforts—one in Bolivia and one in the islands of the Eastern Caribbean—were just beginning. In the following years, missionaries arrived, and two church movements were born. Some 70 years later, these two churches, the Church of God (Holiness) Eastern Caribbean and Iglesia Evangelica de Dios Boliviana, are autonomous, vibrant organizations, growing and sharing the gospel. Their vision, prayerfulness, and passion for Christ are a challenge to us