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NLB Church to host International Night

- Event formally known as Caribbean Night
The flags of the participating courtries flying already at the New Life Baptist Church, Duffs Bottom, Tortola. Photo: VINO
Bishop John I. Cline has expressed his delight to see the return of the event, which is organised by the church's Public Relations Ministry. The last event of its type was held five years ago when Grenada won the trophy for the best showcase. Photo: VINO/file
Bishop John I. Cline has expressed his delight to see the return of the event, which is organised by the church's Public Relations Ministry. The last event of its type was held five years ago when Grenada won the trophy for the best showcase. Photo: VINO/file
DUFFS BOTTOM, Tortola, VI - The New Life Baptist Church in Duffs Bottom is leading an initiative that will see the return of almost fifteen countries coming together in one place.

Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Dominican Republic, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, Montserrat, St. Lucia, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, Phillipines, United States of America and Virgin Islands will all be in one place at the New Life Baptist Church for the much anticipated International Night.

The activity is set for Saturday March 23, 2013 from 4 P.M. The Parade of Nations and Cultural Showcase begin at 6 P.M.

According to the church's Public Relations Unit, Bishop John I. Cline has expressed his delight to see the return of the event, which is organised by the church's Public Relations Ministry. The last event of its type was held five years ago when Guyan won the trophy for the best showcase.

"This is the first International Night for the New Life Baptist Church as the event was formerly known as Caribbean Night. The name change is the result of the church's growing and diverse membership. The New Life Baptist Church has some 500 members representing 20 nationalities," said Bishop Cline.

Already the event has attracted local companies such as Digicel, LIME and CCT, who are partnering with the church to offer products to enhance international connectivity and ministry. The companies will also be providing special prizes to persons attending the event.

It is said that the buzz within the church is high as teams have been meeting for weeks to plan their menus and cultural items for the presentation. The event will feature a Parade of Nations which will see each country modelling their national dress and flags. Also, each country has to prepare a dish utilising this year's special ingredient- pumpkin. Countries will be judged on the information they share in their tents about the country, the atmosphere they create at their tent, and for being ready to serve on time.

Music will be provided by a DJ and a gospel fungei band. Children will also be able to play on bouncy castles that will be brought in for their enjoyment.

"We love people at the New Life Baptist Church and we especially love people that come to visit us from different parts of the world. If they make New Life their home church, we have an obligation to make them feel welcome and a part of our congregation and community; this event aids that. It is a great way to offer our members a cultural exchange experience within their own church," stated the Bishop.

He added that being a diverse congregation, the church decided to create an event that celebrates the identities of the people. "We see our diversity as one of our major strengths."

31 Responses to “NLB Church to host International Night”

  • Quick Questions (21/03/2013, 13:41) Like (13) Dislike (11) Reply
    What Ministrial Authority ordained John I. Cline a Bishop? What are the requirements to be a Bishop in the Baptist Church?
    • Bish the Bishop (21/03/2013, 14:41) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
      I am not sure of the name, but he was ordanined by the College of Bishops and it was bestowed by the confering of US Bishops. It was not something that was asked for nor requested, it was given when he reached a certain age in ministry and for certain accomplishments.
      • church fan (22/03/2013, 16:18) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
        I dont have a problem with any question but when you are doing these to be vendictive and innocent people have to suffer for it then its a Problem
    • 494-4104 (21/03/2013, 14:43) Like (1) Dislike (8) Reply
      Why don't you stop being a coward and a punk and call the church and ask. The certificates are there and they can read you the ordination. In other news, because what they do is not your business, this is going to be a great event it seems...hater!
    • Sir/Ma'am (21/03/2013, 14:49) Like (0) Dislike (7) Reply
      Today is Wednesday, can we discuss this nonsense on a day not ending with Y? Please?
    • quick answer (21/03/2013, 15:02) Like (0) Dislike (7) Reply
      why don't you do some research for a change.
    • chad (21/03/2013, 18:43) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
      International cult association
    • Palo (21/03/2013, 20:57) Like (7) Dislike (1) Reply
      A lot call themselves bishop, minister, pastor, and don't practice what they preach quick to cast judgement on others and are living a lie themselves. It's all for pomp and circumstance. Our society can't even look up to many of the self-affirmed christians and leaders of the church.
  • ... (21/03/2013, 13:43) Like (8) Dislike (18) Reply
    the island people dem tek ova dey bvi...well may bouy
  • love it (21/03/2013, 13:43) Like (4) Dislike (1) Reply
    This is a wonderful event. Will be there!
  • Niiiiiiiiiiiiiiice (21/03/2013, 13:46) Like (4) Dislike (1) Reply
    I love this church and I love that they think about this event. Other churches also do it and I think that is great too, that the churches here care about their expatriate members.
  • Really? (21/03/2013, 13:47) Like (4) Dislike (1) Reply
    So is this open to all or just the members, I would love to be there. This seems hype, prime and hot!
  • J-A-M... (21/03/2013, 13:48) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Live and direct, will be there to support JAMAICA! Nuff respect to BVI.
  • Repping VI (21/03/2013, 13:49) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    I hope BVI have dauve pork, peas soup with milk and sugar and bull foot soup...coming with belly in hand.
  • long look me come from (21/03/2013, 14:23) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Shame shame shame shame shame I just pass dey and did not see a bvi flag!!!!
    • tretretrete (21/03/2013, 15:57) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
      Obviously you don't know what the BVI flag looks like. Jokes.
      • wave your flag (21/03/2013, 16:56) Like (3) Dislike (5) Reply
        I just pass there and seen a BVI flag but the BVI flag must fly higher than the rest!!!!!! this is the home country fools….have respect island people for the place of your bread and butter
    • look before you leap (21/03/2013, 16:20) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
      Can you recognize the BVI flag if you see it? I passed there today too and I saw it flying high.
  • Just saying (21/03/2013, 16:17) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    GUYANA was the country that won for Best Showcase at the last Caribbean Night and not GRENADA .Guess it must have been a typo.
  • whata thing (21/03/2013, 16:32) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    long look me come from................. You didn't look good my dear!
  • unity (21/03/2013, 18:44) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    @Really? ...... This is opened to ALL, so come out and enjoy.
  • A NOTE OF PRAISE (21/03/2013, 21:19) Like (7) Dislike (1) Reply
    GOD, PLEASE CONTINUE TO BLESS BISHOP JOHN IVAN CLINE AND HIS CONGREGATION.

    GOD, YOU ARE THE AUTHOR AND FINISHER OF OUR FAITH. yOU ARE ALPHA AND OMEGA.

    WIHT ALL OF YOUR BEAUTY AROUND US, PLEASE, TEACH US TO PRAISE MORE AND COMPLAIN LESS.

  • ... (22/03/2013, 15:54) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    This sounds very interesting. I think my stomach and I will pass by.
  • Curious (23/03/2013, 12:05) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    What is the cost for the food?


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