World Alive Mission returns to Jamaica ...to run free clinics islandwide JAMAICANS STAND to benefit from a medical clinic and spiritual outreach of the Daughters of Rizpah's World Alive evangelistic ministry based in Brooklyn, New York, through a one-week crusade between October 13 and 20, 2001. Since 1997 this humanitarian effort spearheaded by Rev. Jacqueline McCullough, a Jamaican living in the United States, has provided free medical care for over 10,000 Jamaicans. The link was made between Jamaica and the Daughters of Rizpah through a World Alive telecast aired on television throughout Jamaica. Rev. McCullough said the response was overwhelming as hundreds of letters poured in daily from people sharing their testimonies of healing and deliverance. She said Jamaicans also wrote to the organisation seeking clothing, financial aid and other types of assistance. "This prompted us to action, and a decision was made to come to Jamaica to try and make a difference in people's lives," said Rev. McCullough. Free medical clinics have been the central thrust of the Crusade with doctors, dentist and nurses volunteering their time to meet the healthcare demands of Jamaicans. "Our mission is to help improve the quality of life and empower individuals and families in Jamaica," said Rev. McCullough. This first effort by the group in 1997 resulted in a free medical clinic in Montego Bay at the St. James Methodist Clinic, followed by one in July 1998 at the Family Church on the Rock in Kingston. The last two years the clinic was held in Ocho Rios and St. Mary. Education enhancement As part of its mission to enhance education, the Daughters of Rizpah opened a library called "The Rema Reading Centre" for families in Trench Town. According to Rev. McCullough, the community learning centre is the only one of its kind in the region. She says that the centre will be equipped with computers that year and the group intends to open similar libraries throughout Jamaica. Apart from the on-going clinics across the island the week's activities will include a public women's conference entitled 'The 21st Century Woman in Pursuit of Purpose' at the Hilton Kingston Hotel on Friday, October 19, 2001 starting at 9:00 a.m. Some of the topics to be discussed are 'The 21st Century Woman in Pursuit of Destiny', 'Women and Their Sexuality', 'Coping with Crime and Violence in Communities' and 'Physical Renewal'. Speakers at the women's conference include Rev. Jacqueline McCullough; Bevon Morrison; Co-Pastor Suzie Owens, Dr. Cyntia Hale and Rev. Al Miller. A gospel concert will also be staged at the National Arena on Saturday, October 20, 2001, featuring Fred Hammond, Donnie McClurking, Carlene Davis, Papa San among others. The Daughters of Rizpah movement was founded in 1986 by Rev. McCullough and seeks to promote family enhancement, educational development and spiritual renewal.
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