A time of reflection – Church leaders call on Barbadians to remain hopeful this Good Friday

Religious leaders urge Barbadians to engage in reflection this Holy weekend and trust that God will see them through tough times.

This was the common message from at least two senior ministers in the Christian faith on Good Friday, as the island joined the world in observing the day that commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.

At Budlong Baptist Church in Brereton Village, St Philip, Senior Pastor Reverend Emerson Archer said that this was also a time to embrace the spirit of community and create a support system for those in need.

The congregation at the Budlong Baptist Church in Brereton Village, St Philip.

“Even though we are in this economic situation, we still have a God that we can look to. We also have to be our brother’s keeper in these kinds of times. Many years ago, we used to look out for each other. If you had a fruit, we would share and live happily,” he said.

Archer added that while we reflect on Jesus’ sacrifice, it was important to note that he died for our sins out of love, and it is that same love we must maintain within the community.

Senior Pastor Reverend Emerson Archer.

Reverend Suzette Archer, the assistant priest at the St George Parish Church in the Glebe, St George, shared similar sentiments. She said that despite life’s challenges, God is a pillar of strength.

Worshippers at St George Parish Church

“As we reflect, we need to recognise that we have an anchor; there is something greater than you and I and we need to lean more heavily on that source. He made promises in the Word that he would be our provider. He says he is our Saviour and once we believe and have faith, we will see [his works], and we will have testimonies of his faith working in our lives,” she said. (SZB)