Special Miracles Ministries celebrates establishment of new sanctuary

Jun 14, 2015 News

It is often said that the church is the extension of the Kingdom of God on earth and from the beginning of time, the establishment and consecration of places of worship has been practiced by men of all faiths.
Last Sunday, Special Miracles Ministries, (SMM) International, held a dedication service in honour of the completion of its first building and hosted a special thanksgiving celebration, to mark the occasion.

The assembly at the dedication celebration on Sunday.

Those in attendance, sang, danced and rejoiced returning thanks to God for his faithfulness in completing the project.
During the dedication service, the assembly heard words of exhortation from Bishops’ Gary Mingo, Henry Brown, Nathaniel Lamazon and Terrence Esseboom.
Many remarked at the excellence of the new building and expressed delight and appreciation at the creation of another sanctuary in the community.
The brilliantly adorned four storey edifice, located at Lot 203 Freeman Street, East La Penitence, which now houses the operations of Special Miracles Ministries, was constructed within the past eleven months.
The Ministry is under the leadership of Archbishop Wingrove David Babb and his wife, Bishop Amy Kumarie Babb.
According to Babb, part of the plan for the new sanctuary is to be an overall blessing to residents of the community.
While he is most appreciative of the role he played in the construction of a House in God’s name, Archbishop Babb is optimistic of the role the Ministry can play in the development of the community in which he grew up.
The Archbishop believes that the church has a responsibility towards the enrichment of communities, individuals and the nation. He looks forward to the role SMM church will play in this regard.
He also spoke of a number of projects intended for the benefit of residents, especially the young people in the neighbourhood.
SMM started in August 1994 with Archbishop Babb and a few brethren.
The Ministry, a Pentecostal movement, started as a prayer group that later developed into a church, with earliest members, Gurdai Tiwari, Beverly Nelson and the late Evelyn Hopkinson.
Throughout the years, the church had the experience of assembling at different locations, which, according to Babb, was at times frustrating but provided valuable lessons.
It was during this time, Babb said, that God gave him “a faithful few and strength anew.”
He described his wife as a significant support for him. Babb holds firm in the conviction that the first lady, Amy Babb, is truly a gift from God.
It was through the prayers of members and the noteworthy support of his wife and faithful covenant partners around the world, Babb said that the Ministry was able to acquire its own sanctuary.