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 John Halford and Joseph Tkach with Suzanne Jubert, widow of first Martinique minister. [Photos by Jack Brunet} |
By Jack Brunet
FORT-DE-FRANCE, Martinique--Pastor General Joseph Tkach visited the French Caribbean May 28 to June 1 for the 35th anniversary of the church in Martinique.
Mr. Tkach viewed the meeting hall Martinique members built in the early 1980s.
About 250 members meet in two congregations in Martinique.
Mr. Tkach visited Marcelle Myrtil, who has been confined to bed for more than three years. Her husband, Guy Nicaise Myrtil, is an elder.
Saturday, May 30, Mr. Tkach spoke at a worship service for 96 members in Guadeloupe. He then shared a meal with members by the sea before going back to Martinique.
The Martinique church began in 1963. Louis Jubert, now deceased, was the first minister.
On Pentecost, John Halford gave an overview of the financial situation of the church in France. Then Mr. Tkach gave the sermon.
We had a worship service in the afternoon with the theme: "From Slavery to Freedom in Christ." It was in the spirit of the 150th anniversary of the abolition of slavery in the French West Indies.
That evening we had the 35th anniversary celebration. Lambert Martial gave a history of the church using slides. Then, Suzanne Jubert, widow of Louis Jubert, was honored. Then the church's orchestra, Bel Horizon, performed.
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