The National Board of Directors of the Open Bible Standard Churches of Trinidad and Tobago Inc. recognizes the contribution that our Brother Holly Ramdial made to the organization and the Kingdom at large. Rev. Ramdial pastored the Marabella Open Bible Church from 1958-1968. Though he continued to serve in the area of evangelism until 1975. He also served intermittently as teacher at the Open Bible Institute. To quote from Praise and Promise - The History of the Open Bible Standard Churches of Trinidad and Tobago Inc. (1954-2004) written by Rev. Andy Homer:
"At Marabella the Ramdials, like so many of the early pioneers, were all rounders, serving as pastors, youth pastors, Sunday school teachers and evangelists" (p. 117). "During their sixteen years at Marabella, Brother Holly and Sister Lynette saw the work grow from a handful of believers to a thriving and vibrant congregation" (p. 116). "It is of great significance also that during this time, several individuals who were to make an invaluable contribution to the local church and the organization as a whole, came to know Christ as their personal Lord and Saviour" (p. 117). God had indeed used Rev. John Nelson "Holly" Ramdial and his family to set a foundation for the organization in Trinidad. We extend our condolences to the Ramdial family, may you be comforted at this time knowing that he finished well.
"The Lord is faithful to all His promises and loving toward all He has made." Psalm 145:13
