In 2009 I answered the call of the Lord to return to the land of our family's origin Jamaica to hep in the crisis that was taking place in our country. Children being kidnapped and could not be found some found but their little bodies in different stages of decay and outrgeous conditions, senseless murders of our people all across the island, our young boys growing up as pimps, dopeheads and infidels our government being run by people who did not seem to understand they were put in a position to serve our country and people but instead abdicated their position the drug lords who held government people and yes even the Church at bay.
The scenario definitely smacked of evil and spiritual bondage on our nation. After arriving I started a trek across the nation connecting with Church leaders and ran the full gamut of what is termed the Umbrella groups of Churches six brave men Bishops chosen by their denomination to represent them in addressing the spiritual state of the country to government. With their blessing the assistance of key Ministers the grace and favor of God I took on the awesome task of calling for repentance of government people and Church if we ever wanted to rescue jamaica and see her regain her poise and stature of former years.
Several meetings later we had four main events 1. Prayer camp where saints kept vigil and prayed for our nation
2. A gathering at the national stadium where prayer went up on Emancipation day for Restoration and peace to our nation
3. Pastoral meeting where over 500 pastors met at a location to repent and present themsel ves before the Lord for a rebirth and recommitting their Church for His service
4. September 26 2010 when in the middle of the hurricane, thousands lined the streets of Halfway Tree as people Church and Government converged for a time of Prayer for Repentance Healing and Restoration for our nation.
And now, one year later we see a slowly changing nation with still many ills but with many of her wounds healing. We are now in the Restoration process working within small communities ravaged by gangs to take them back one at a time. Our plan is to rebuild the old broken down walls and refurbish viable buildings into Community Centers, engage the young people in gainful activiites to replace the negative ones they did before.
We are starting football clubs for the young men fitting them out with uniforms to give them a self of worth and feeling of well being. We plan to use the Community Centers for the people especially young ladies to learn crafts and find viable means of taking care of their needs rather than prostitution. Above all we will spread the good news of Christ and His love for his children. Music is the language of the young so we will have guest artists going into the community to bring entertainment and give opportunities for those with talent to participate,
If you think this is a worthwhile project
( ) join in the discussion of what you believe is the best way we should go about the Restorative Phase of Jamaica.
( ) Send us words of encouragement as we move forward
( ) Pledge your financial support to help us get the work done.
Shirley Hylton
