The entertainment fraternity continues to band together to support Jamaicans who have been severely affected by Hurricane Melissa. Among them has been well-known recording artiste Dr Carlene Davis, who will be one of the acts at the ‘One Love Jamaica Rebuild’ concert at The Faith Center, Sunrise, Florida, on December 6.

“It is a privilege to be called on for this initiative and, once the date was clear, I never hesitated to participate. This is what we are called to do as a child of God. In this case the reality is as real as it gets, having gone to some of the areas of devastation caused by the hurricane. We have a responsibility to give, to serve, to encourage in whatever way we can. I keep hearing in my heart, no matter how small, let each one reach one, let each one reach a family, a community, a parish, a nation in whatever way one can afford,” Davis told the Jamaica Observer.

Other guests billed for the show include Marion Hall, Papa San, Kevin Downswell, Omari, Sharon Wiles, and Radarius Legacy.

Davis is looking forward to combining efforts to benefit those in need.

“It’s about putting God first… [and] this initiative gives us an opportunity to come together in one accord… lifting up the name of Jesus, committing this event and purpose for this event to God. And, as we touch and agree, [it will] enable us to have the necessary resources to rebuild far above what we’ve lost. From what we are seeing this rebuilding is bigger than what man can do,” she said.

In the meantime, through Glory Music, Davis and her family have been working in New Market and adjoining communities of Lewisville and Nightingale Grove, St Elizabeth. Her husband, Tommy Cowan’s family hails from the area, and they have been helping to create a central place through the church at Nightingale Grove as a hub to inspire, motivate, and serve the surrounding communities.

The singer is also set to appear at the Omega Church’s Christmas toy drive and concert on December 12 in Coral Springs, Florida.

“As always we are seeking the Lord as to how He would want us to present in the choice of songs that will engage the people to participate; and in so doing touch the hearts of everyone… It’s all that God be glorified as He uses us,” Davis added.

“Restoration is possible because the gifts and calling that is upon us, as a people, have not changed, the hurricane clearly has put a huge dent in the vision for Jamaica, but God’s assignment for the future of Jamaica remains. It is our responsibility, as a community, as a nation to rise up with all hands on deck and be part of the rebuilding process, using the gifts and talent for the growth and development of our people and ultimately our island Jamaica, land we love,” she said.

— Kediesha Perry