GEORGE HENRY, STAR Writer

Kareen Bromfield - George Henry

SPALDINGS, CLARENDON:

It is said that some persons who call themselves Christians make it difficult for persons who have not yet been converted because their lives do not exemplify that of a true Christian.

This is the view of Sunday school teacher Kareen Bromfield, of the Antioch Church of the Nazarene at Cowick Park in Manchester.

"When Christ was on earth there was good and bad; so even now on earth still there will be good and bad. So there will be Christians in church and churchgoers who will behave in a way that can be a turn-off for those who are on the outside," said Miss Bromfield.

She said because of the poor example being set by some Christians, the uncommitted make derogatory remarks about church people, thereby painting everyone with the same brush, making the job of true Christians even harder.

"They are saying that there are people in the church who are not living any life; and they are going to church acting as if they are Christians. But God has to work on who He has to work on, so that's just how it is," said the Sunday school teacher.

Bromfield believes the churches are bogged down because of the lives of some of its members. Consequently, not many persons are being baptised, when compared to former years. She added that there was a time when persons would indicate that they were interested in being baptised, but despite the numerous crusades and other events geared towards getting persons saved, not much is being achieved.

She attributes this to the Bible being fulfilled, as the good book states that in the last days men will be lovers of themselves, more than lovers of God.

Bromfield wants people to know that giving their life to Christ is the best thing that they will ever do. She wants to assure the uncommitted that when they become Christians they will have no regrets.

She added that Christianity is not easy; she explained that there will be hard times, but these times are there to make the Christian stronger for the Lord.

Bromfield became a Christian in her early teens and has now been walking with the Lord for the past 10 years. She has been a Sunday school teacher for about eight months. She told THE STAR that God called her for a purpose which is to teach Sunday school classes.

She pointed out that teaching Sunday school is fun, especially while teaching students between the ages of six to 12. as these students are very receptive to the teaching of God's Word and are willing to do what the Master asks of them.

Shaping the young

The Sunday school teacher said it is very important for children to be in such classes, as this is where they learn about the Bible and about Christ. She added that when this is done, children's lives can be better shaped in preparation for adulthood and a better and brighter future.

As a Christian, Bromfield made it clear that Christianity has done much for her. She explained that it has helped her be a more rounded and a better individual, whose personality has been affected positively.

"Christianity has shaped me into being a better person. It has allowed me to have this easy-going spirit, simplicity, humbleness and all of that. It is important especially for Christians to be humble, because it is one of the fruits of the spirit. The Bible says that for one to be a true Christian, you have to have the fruits of the spirit", noted the Church of the Nazarene member.