On his very first time in Cayman Islands, multi-awarded Gospel singer and Minister Donnie McClurkin moved people to their feet in an inspiring night of worship last Friday, 20 July at the Lion’s Centre.Mr. McClurkin’s performance was much anticipated by the crowd whose warm reception was rivaled only by the heat inside the venue. “I would say that the event was a spiritual success,” said Raphael Bodden, President of Cayman Outreach Association, which organized the concert.
According to Mr Bodden, Pastor McClurkin really came through and did his part as he entertained and inspired the audience. “This was a night for the Lord and the Minister made it just that,” he said.
“The really touching part of the night was his testimonial,” Mr Bodden added.
Donnie McClurkin related how he was sexually violated when he was eight and by another male relative when he was 13. He also struggled to overcome family drug addiction, alcoholism and leukemia. His dark past had been his source of victory. It has rendered meat to his faith and depth to his music.
In sharing his story, he brings hope to others, reminding them that they are not alone and that they can be delivered. This message is outlined in his song “Stand”, the hit which earned his first album a gold status and a Grammy Award nomination.
“We have been getting a lot of great comments from people who were there to experience the event,” said Mr Bodden. “The VIP section was something that people liked because it was beautifully decorated with bouquets,” he added.
Cayman Outreach Association aims for Christian Unity but this, Mr Bodden feels, did not manifest on Friday night. “I still believe that more people and more pastors should have gotten involved,” he disclosed.
Mr Bodden shared that the concert could have been more successful had people kept their promises to support the event. He also expressed his wish for a better venue that would provide comfort for the performing artists as well as the audience. “The committee should get together and plan for a facility that is enclosed and air-conditioned,” said Mr Bodden.
The COA President is urging people to stay committed and faithful. “Sometimes, people fall away just when something great is about to happen,” Mr Bodden said.
Cayman Outreach Association’s activities to look forward to include an exciting lineup of speakers on their monthly dinners. There will be a youth outreach scheduled in September, a Filipino Celebration in October and a Latin Celebration in November. The Christmas Celebration will feature a local theme and will highlight events from the rest of the year.
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