Majestic Gardens

We spent this morning at an extremely impoverished area in Kingston called Majestic Gardens, where 5,000+ people are living in make-shift housing. Within the community, there is a center called St. Andrew Settlement, which houses a medical and dental clinic, a preschool, vocational training, a library, a church and more! The center is sponsored by St. Andrew Parish Church and has been in the community since 1965. Their aim is to "encourage residents to be self-sufficient, despite their depressed social condition, and to build a healthy and productive community."

We spent the morning at the center with several others from the ship's company. What an incredible morning! The first part of the morning was spent at the preschool. We put on a short program for them with lots of fun songs with hand motions. The kids loved it! Then I read a story about friendship and told them that Jesus can be your best friend if you invite him into your life. Then we headed to the area where senior citizens were awaiting their free lunch meal. We spent time connecting and sharing with them about the love of Jesus. The morning concluded going into their clinic (which mostly serves pregnant moms and babies) and spent some time with a few new mothers and their babies. What a special time. We are so blessed to have gone on this team this morning. Thank you to God for speaking through us today.


Arriving at the center


A friend John met while he waited for his free lunch meal. John was able to share with him about God's mission for your life and encouraged him to be a light in his community.


One of the sweet babies at the clinic. Her mother is in the pink shirt in the back of the photo.


John gives a little lovin' to this new born baby girl.