EDITOR, The Tribune.
I have read remarks in the media about President of the Bahamas National Baptist Missionary and Educational Convention, Rev Philip McPhee – concerning Junkanoo and its impact on watch night church services in the capital.
He said among other things - that Junkanoo was hurting watch night services.
McPhee told ZNS News, “just about every Pastor that I have spoken to has echoed the sentiments that this watch night celebration has been the most devastating watch night in the history of this country. Our people did not come to their churches as they should. They prepare themselves for Junkanoo more than giving God thanks for bringing them to the last day of the year.”
Rev McPhee’s view on Junkanoo and watch night services is not divinely sound – in my opinion.
Revelation 22:17 says: And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that heareth say, Come. And let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely.
Salvation of man’s soul through the blood of Jesus Christ is free for all who wants it – Reverend McPhee.
The church in The Bahamas needs to do some serious soul searching, as it has lost its way – in my humble view.
Do not blame Junkanoo for the poor attendance at watch night church services, Reverend McPhee. Search within for the answers, and trust in God!
DENNIS DAMES
Nassau,
January 12, 2024.
Comments
sheeprunner12 4 months, 1 week ago
Lol, most churches have seen a decline in attendance during all 52 weeks of the year ...... Dec 31 ain't any different.
The 242 Church is in serious problems because pastors like Philip McPhee have gotten in bed with politicians and have lost their spiritual saltiness.
Don't blame Junkanoo that has been around for over 100 years.
themessenger 4 months, 1 week ago
I think the deficit in the collection plate has more to do with his whining than the decline in attendance although the two do go hand in hand.
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