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Sister Care Seminar in Trinidad “Part of God’s Master Plan”
VMMissions, Virginia Mennonite Women, and Latin American Women Theologians partnered with Mennonite Women USA to offer a Sister Care Seminar. Event coordinator Marsha Ragoonath said, “As a leader, I was inspired by the level of energy emanating from our discussion.”
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Celebrating 40 Years of God’s Faithfulness in Trinidad
MCTT celebrated its 40th anniversary in a blessed and uplifting weekend. The work that began in 1974 has led to five congregations. For this huge milestone in the life of the Trinidadian church, 26 fraternal guests from the United States and one from Jamaica joined in the occasion.
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Making Disciples, Creating Communities—Not Just Churches
“Jesus did not call us to build churches but to make disciples.” These were the simple and true yet profound words from Skip Tobin as he began a session of a three-day church planting seminar with members of the Mennonite Church of Trinidad and Tobago (MCTT).
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Encouraging Our Brothers and Sisters in Trinidad
At a gathering of MCTT leaders, we addressed transactional vs. transformational leadership, dream-based coaching, leading change and other topics. The entire time was exciting and stimulating. To see firsthand what God has done and is doing in Trinidad left us energized.
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Trinidadian Mennonites Celebrate Freedom in Christ at Annual Meeting
The Mennonite Church of Trinidad & Tobago (MCTT) held its annual general meeting on “The Church in Jubilee,” reflecting the 50th anniversary of independence for Trinidad & Tobago. While the country celebrated independence, the church celebrated freedom in Christ.
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MCTT’s Mentoring Move
In an uplifting worship of praise and fellowship, the five congregations of the Mennonite Church of Trinidad and Tobago (MCTT) gathered for a joint service held on Sunday, April 29, 2012 at Diego Martin Mennonite Church to install Bro. Ronald Latchman as Pastor Mentoree.
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God is Raising Up a New Pastoral Couple in Trinidad
Richard and Margaret Keeler quickly noticed the spiritual growth in a married couple at Sangre Grande Mennonite Church. Humble and teachable, they began participating in Friendship Bible Coffee (FBC) studies, and later became leaders, accepting additional responsibilities in the church.
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Jamaica Mennonite Church Conference Delivers Deep Impact
The 53rd annual conference of the Jamaica Mennonite Church was held March 4-6, 2011, in Kingston. Delegates gathered on Friday afternoon and all day Saturday to discuss reports from congregations and directors of various areas of church work. Rajin and Sheriza Sookharry represented the Mennonite Church of Trinidad & Tobago at the conference.
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Seven Joyful Baptisms in Trinidad
Richard and Margaret Keeler had the privilege of participating in the baptism of seven people on January 30, 2011. As we heard testimonies from all the baptismal candidates, all of us rejoiced to see God at work. I gave each one a special verse, then myself and Bro. Ramon, a lay leader, baptized them.
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Mennonite Church in Trinidad Now “Totally Local”
For many years Trinidadians have been the primary pastors in congregations with VMMissions lending assistance from time to time as requested. Several years ago MCTT embarked on a deliberate effort to discern and call out a local overseer.
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