A Message from Presbyter Moncrieffe

After visiting the affected areas with Team 1 – Montego Bay on November 2, 2025, Pastor Steve Moncrieffe had a few words to share with the team and the wider church body.

Greetings, brethren.
I hope this morning finds you well, despite the challenges we’re facing. Yesterday, our organization sent three teams to various parts of the island affected by the hurricane. My team went to Montego Bay, and what we saw was devastating. The impact of the hurricane was evident as we exited the toll road at Mammy Bay. The destruction seemed catastrophic, and my heart broke as we journeyed westward. I realized that the media’s focus was on St. Elizabeth and western Jamaica, but the north coast was also severely affected. The tourism industry, residents, and infrastructure had taken a beating.

Our first stop was at Falmouth, where we visited Pastor and Sister Levy, we had only seen Bro. Levy and a Deacon. Despite their efforts to stay strong, it was clear they were struggling. The assembly was destroyed, and the town was ruined. We prayed with them and left some relief for the brethren.

Our next stop was with Pastor and Sister Souza, who were having a service to encourage the brethren. We learned that some members had lost their roofs and needed temporary covering. We left supplies with them. We then visited Pastor and Sister Kellier, whose facility was intact but lacked electricity, water, and communication. At Kings Chapel, we offloaded the remaining supplies for distribution to affected brethren. We also visited Presbyter and Sister Edwards at Kings Way Tabernacle, where we saw the destruction caused by the hurricane.

The recovery process will take years, and some may never recover. As a church and nation, we must prepare for the psychological impact and provide spiritual, financial, emotional, and psychological support to those affected.

Let us support the recovery mission of the UPCJ. ~ Pastor Steve Moncrieffe
On 03/11/2025