Celebrating with a sense of pride and joy

Independence Message from Archbishop Melford Pompey of the Spiritual Baptist Archdiocese

It’s another independence anniversary to reflect, to focus, to look beyond and to celebrate with St. Vincent and the Grenadines 45 years of togetherness, prosperity and perseverance. “Through many dangers toils and snares we have already come.”

A poem written by
Ralph Emerson, “A Nation’s Strength”, the author carefully examined what makes a nation strong
and concluded,
“Brave men who worked while others sleep
Who dare while others fly
They build a nation’s pillar strong
And lift them to the sky”.

As we celebrate our 45th anniversary of Independence, our togetherness will be key, showing how strong we are as a people, then the Tower of Babel must not be our build block, the Sanballat’s and Tobias’ must not be our advisors, the me, myself and I, must not be our contractor, nor can we be a nation divided against itself. “If a kingdom be divided against itself, it cannot stand”- Mark 3:24

We have come a long way and must not be daunted by a tiny minority who continue to be enemies of progress and refuse to allow beautiful Hairouna, home of the blessed be a true reflection of the Nation we are. Thanks to the patriotic Vincentians at home and abroad for always lifting up St Vincent and the Grenadines to higher heights, making contributions to benefit the social, economic, cultural and spiritual growth of our nation; continue to play your part. “Whate’er the future brings, our faith will see us through.”
The Spiritual Baptists can celebrate this Independence with a sense of pride and joy looking forward to the celebration on May 21, 2025, the first ever National Spiritual Baptist Day Holiday. Dr. Hon. Ralph Gonsalves, Prime Minister, must be applauded for taking into consideration the constant calls for this day and the coming together of the Spiritual Baptist Archdiocese, Mt Carmel Spiritual Baptiste Archdiocese, and the St. Joseph Diocese this year to celebrate in unity National Spiritual Baptist Day at the Market Square. Congratulations to all Spiritual Baptists. We look forward to a grand celebration next year with the entourage from abroad led by their various leaders to celebrate with us. What a day of celebration that will be “ To God be the glory”.

Righteousness exalts a nation, and on behalf of the Spiritual Baptists, may God be gracious to us and bless us, that his way may be known upon earth, his saving power among all nations.

The Archdiocesan Council and members join me in wishing the Government and people of St Vincent and the Grenadines Happy 45th Anniversary of Independence. May peace reign from shore to shore and God bless and keep us true.
Congratulations and may God Bless us all.