JAMAICA EVANGELISTIC EXPLOSION 2002
MISSION TRIP REPORT
BY Coreen Jackson, Ph.D.

The Trinity Evangelistic Ministry coordinated twenty missionaries from six states to participate in its annual mission trip to Jamaica. We were invited by the Frankfield Baptist Circuit of Churches, which has five churches in different location in Clarendon, Jamaica. The Rev. C. A. Jennings is the sole pastor for all five churches. The group was divided into five teams each consisting of an evangelist, a musician, and two support/decision counselors. Each group was assigned to a church for the 10 days. We were responsible for the ministry, music and preaching for the entire time.

I was assigned to my home church Frankfield Baptist as the evangelist. I was not expecting such an assignment knowing that I grew up in that church. But God had a plan and carried me full circle to my own people with a divine Word from Him. Everyone was very warm and receptive. I was reminded of the scripture that says a prophet is not accepted in his own town. But God was merciful and granted me favor and grace. Each night was a powerful demonstration of God's Word and the Lord brought 60 people to repentance and re-dedication.

I was invited to Edwin Allen Comprehensive High School, my former high school, to address the entire school at the morning devotion. The Spirit of the Lord moved powerfully and over 1,000 students accepted Jesus as their personal Savior and Lord. The Principal asked me to return the next day to conduct the devotions for the girls. I addressed the issue of Sexual Purity, Personal significance and Keeping yourself pure until marriage. I introduced the True Love Waits concept to the young ladies and about 800 made commitments to remain pure until marriage. They were thirsty for truth, the relevancy of God's word to their lives and the benefits of sexual purity. At the end of the devotional period many of the girls flocked to me to ask questions, get their pictures taken and to exchange addresses.

Every day we were involved with some aspect of ministry. I conducted two marriage- counseling sessions, visited the sick, taught a class in the primary school, and spoke in a small basic school. One of the ladies in my team did clowning for Christ and she made balloons into a variety of objects in order to creatively present the Gospel. It was an awesome experience for all of us. The children and teachers were most appreciative.

The other team members also went to schools to conduct morning devotions and to participate in other school activities. We had a street meeting in the Frankfield Town Square sharing music and message. The people were drawn to the street witness. We also showed the Jesus Film in a few of the churches. Many accepted Christ at the end of the showings.
The last night all five churches came together to have Rally Night. One preacher was selected to deliver the final message to bring the crusade to a close. Surprisingly, I was chosen. The Lord was faithful. He gave a powerful word out of 1 Timothy 6:19 about fighting for your faith. The people responded to the invitation. The climax of the trip occurred when my own older brother walked down the aisle to accept Jesus Christ. He ran to my arms with tears streaming down his face. I hugged him and together we sobbed. I forgot the microphone was still in my hand, I had lost all composure as tears of rejoicing and cries of gratitude echoed from my heart through the jammed packed congregation to heaven. I had the privilege of seeing over 1,060 come to Christ from the assignment that week. How wonderful is our Savior's love. How awesome is Our Lord!

The following are the results from all the churches and schools to which we were assigned.

a. Professions of faith in the schools (High and primary schools): 1,790
b. Professions of faith in the Churches: 159
c. Rededications: 20
d. Total decisions:1,949
e. True Love Waits decisions: 800

Thank you and your ministry for making this mission trip possible. Please know that because of your prayerful support and financial investment you helped to bring 1,060 souls into the Kingdom of God.