A Message from the Reverend Fr Andy Moore
In the maritime world, the term “watch” has a unique application with some unique
implications. To watch – the act of keeping awake, attending to the duty at hand. On a
ship, watch is a period during which a part of the full crew is on duty as the ship ploughs
through seas. Shifts change in a three or sometime four watch system. The basic
understanding is that the work on ships never stops.
The ministry of the church in general and All Saints’ in particular can be likened to that of
a ship forever on eternal voyage with God in Christ Jesus through he power of the Holy
Spirit.
During my period of watch at ALL Saints, I had the honor and privilege to share clerical
duties with Canon Winston Joseph and Assistant Priest Fr. Col. Henry Christopher.
Each bringing a much-needed balance to my budding ministry. Canon Joe (rector) with
enormous ability to free style and Fr. Chris’ strong military heritage gave me the
opportunity to combine freedom with discipline. This, I believe to be one of the greatest
gifts I received from All Saints’.
As a church, All Saints’ became my launching pad into ordained ministry. Having
returned to the Diocese during the period of transition from Bishop Abdullah to Bishop
Rawle, I languished for months awaiting ordination. I was neither fish nor fowl. All
Saints' made be both swim and fly. From lay evangelist to priest all at All Saints’. I recall
the great sin of considering entering the pulpit of All Saints wearing a pair of brown
shoes. My first check was used to hurriedly purchase a pair of black shoes. At the end
of my watch, I wore brown shoes – no one noticed.
The ministry to the young people, the formation of hospital chaplaincy jointly with Trinity
Cathedral. All of these fully prepared me for my present watch. To those presently on
watch at All Saints, you have inherited a goodly heritage. I urge keep awake and watch
for the Master comes on his time and in His way.
implications. To watch – the act of keeping awake, attending to the duty at hand. On a
ship, watch is a period during which a part of the full crew is on duty as the ship ploughs
through seas. Shifts change in a three or sometime four watch system. The basic
understanding is that the work on ships never stops.
The ministry of the church in general and All Saints’ in particular can be likened to that of
a ship forever on eternal voyage with God in Christ Jesus through he power of the Holy
Spirit.
During my period of watch at ALL Saints, I had the honor and privilege to share clerical
duties with Canon Winston Joseph and Assistant Priest Fr. Col. Henry Christopher.
Each bringing a much-needed balance to my budding ministry. Canon Joe (rector) with
enormous ability to free style and Fr. Chris’ strong military heritage gave me the
opportunity to combine freedom with discipline. This, I believe to be one of the greatest
gifts I received from All Saints’.
As a church, All Saints’ became my launching pad into ordained ministry. Having
returned to the Diocese during the period of transition from Bishop Abdullah to Bishop
Rawle, I languished for months awaiting ordination. I was neither fish nor fowl. All
Saints' made be both swim and fly. From lay evangelist to priest all at All Saints’. I recall
the great sin of considering entering the pulpit of All Saints wearing a pair of brown
shoes. My first check was used to hurriedly purchase a pair of black shoes. At the end
of my watch, I wore brown shoes – no one noticed.
The ministry to the young people, the formation of hospital chaplaincy jointly with Trinity
Cathedral. All of these fully prepared me for my present watch. To those presently on
watch at All Saints, you have inherited a goodly heritage. I urge keep awake and watch
for the Master comes on his time and in His way.
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