Joseph Jaikaran
Head Deacon
Deacon Joseph Elijah Rabindra Jaikaran has accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as his Personal Lord and Savior in the year 1994 and has been a member of Tunapuna Abundant Life Ministries since December 31st 2011. Joseph is also happily married and has a daughter and son, all of which are involved in ministry. Over the years his walk with God has been tried and tested however God has shown/proved himself faithful to him and his family. His vision in life is to win souls and minister to those whom he has come in contact with on a daily basis. He believes God has promoted him because of his humility and faithfulness to sharing/promoting the gospel. Joseph is also the Head Usher, Vice President of Men’s Ministries and a member of the Evangelism Ministry.
He believes in the death the burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Also, Jesus is the only way the truth and life.
Joseph enjoys spending time with his family & friends and watching movies. His favorite sport is cricket.
His favorite scripture verse is Deuteronomy 31:6 (NKJV), “Be strong and of good courage, do not fear nor be afraid of them; for the Lord your God, He is the One who goes with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you.”
Jennifer Jaikaran
Deaconess Jennifer Jaikaran has accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as her Personal Lord and Savior in the year 1994 and has been a member of Tunupuna Abundant Life Ministries since December 31st 2011.
Jennifer is also happily married and has a son and daughter, both of which are involved in ministry. Jennifer is also part of the Ushering and Evangelism Ministry. Her passion in ministry involves teaching and God has opened a door of opportunity for her to become a Sunday-School Teacher. She believes in being a virtuous woman as Proverbs 31 describes and teaching the younger women to be God fearing women of God and Women of worth. During her walk with God she has encountered some storms and challenges in life that if it had not been for God she would not have a future. Jennifer enjoys spending time with her family and friends also reading.
Her favorite scripture verse is Joel 2:25-26 (NKJV), “So I will restore to you the years that the swarming locust has eaten, the crawling locust, the consuming locust, and the chewing locust, my great army which I sent among you. You shall eat in plenty and be satisfied, and praise the name of the Lord your God, Who has dealt wondrously with you; and My people shall never be put to shame.”
Geeta Benny
Secretary of the Board
Geeta Benny has been attending Tunapuna Abundant Life Ministries since its inception about 18 years and is currently the Church Secretary and is a Worship Leader.
Being the Secretary, she serves on the Church Board and serves in other areas of the church as required.
Ms. Benny has been saved for the past 25 years, her desire is to continue in the will of God and serving in ministry.
Her favourite scripture verse is Hebrews 13:8, Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today and forever.
Seema Balgobin
Treasurer
Seema Balgobin was saved in 1999 and became attached to the Tunapuna Abundant Life Ministries in 2006. She currently serves as a Deaconess since July 2014.
Along with that portfolio, Seema avails herself to praying for the needs of people and serve in any way she is asked to. She is a committed and loyal woman in the Lord's Kingdom. Seema is married and has three sons. Her favourite scripture is Psalm 118:14, The Lord is my strength and song, and is become my salvation.
Seema is also involved with the cleaning of the Ministry, the Worship ministry and is the Treasurer of Tunapuna Abundant Life Ministries.
Carmen Rajnath
Public Relations Officer
Carmen Rajnath was first drawn to Tunapuna Abundant Life Ministries in the year 2004. She started to attend services and was soon baptized that same year.
Carmen is an active member of Tunapuna Abundant Life Ministries, serving in numerous departments over the years. She is a dedicated member of the church and loves doing the work of the Lord. She started as an Assistant Usher and Cleaner.
She gradually moved on and was in charge of Food Hampers, Secretary of the Lady’s Department, Head Usher, Hospitality worker and an Alter worker. She currently holds the position of Public Relations Officer (P.R.O.). Her aim is excellence in all opportunities given to her.
In addition to her work as P.R.O., she is also a Deaconess and in charge of Mission Funds. She also serves on the Board of Members. She is the wife of Evangelist Suresh Rajnath.
She believes that everyone should have a passion for the Lord and live by His Word.
Her favourite scripture is Psalms 34:1, “I will bless the Lord at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth.”
Natalie Ecckles
Head of Helping Hands
Natalie Ecckles started being an official member of Tunapuna Abundant Life Ministries on March 30th 2009.
Her role there is the head of the Cleaning Department, where she ensures that ministry building is cleaned thoroughly for all members and visitors to enjoy the presence of God and participate in kingdom action.
Her personal scripture is Psalm 51:1-4, 1Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy lovingkindness: according unto the multitude of thy tender mercies blot out my transgressions. 2Wash me throughly from mine iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin. 3For I acknowledge my transgressions: and my sin is ever before me. 4Against thee, thee only, have I sinned, and done this evil in thy sight: that thou mightest be justified when thou speakest, and be clear when thou judgest.
Dulari Sookhai
Dulari Sookai accepted the Lord Jesus Christ in 2002 and has been attached to Tunapuna Abundant Life Ministries since 2004.
Dulari has been a Deaconess since 2006 and also contributes her Christian services to other areas of Ministry such as being the Head of the Hospitality Ministry, as well as the Ushering Ministry.
Dulari is married and has 2 sons.
Her favourite scripture verse is Psalm 51:10, Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me.
Gora Ragbir
Gora Ragbir accepted the Lord Jesus Christ in 2000 and has been attached to Tunapuna Abundant Life Ministries since 2002.
Gora has been a Deaconess since July 2014 and also contributes her Christian services to other areas of Ministry such as being involved as an Altar Worker, and Usher and in the Prayer-Cell Ministry.
Gora is the proud mother of 2 sons.
Her favourite scripture verse is John 3:16-17 (KJV), “16For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. 17For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.”
Marvin Johnnie
Marvin Johnnie joined Tunapuna Abundant Life Ministries since February 2012 and became a Deacon in 2013.
His role at the church is take care of the spiritual and physical needs of the ministry. Marvin is also very actively involved in the music ministry.
Marvin is married and has a son and daughter. His favourite scripture is Psalm 121:1-3 (KJV), 1I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. 2My help cometh from the Lord, which made heaven and earth. 3He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: he that keepeth thee will not slumber.
Marvin has the vision for Trinidad and Tobago that the young people will receive Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour and serve him because they are the future of the his kingdom.
He went further to state that it has been an awesome journey as a servant of God and continues to be blessing under the leadership of Pastor Carl Ramlal and with the grace of God we will continue to serve God and build his kingdom. All glory and honour be unto the most high God.
Mohan “Alvin” Phagoo
Mohan “Alvin” Phagoo has been with Tunapuna Abundant Life Ministries since 2004. His main role in Ministry has always been ushering, hospitality and assisting in various departments in the Church where needed. He has always known that God has a greater plan for him in Ministry. In 2014 He was dedicated to become a Deacon, where God has been using him in doing His work.
Alvin's favourite Bible verse is Psalm 27:1,3. 1The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? When the wicked, even my enemies and my foes, came upon me to eat up my flesh, they stumbled and fell. 3Though a host should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear: though war should rise against me, in this will I be confident.
Seedat “Vishnu” Deonaraine
Seedat Deonaraine, was born into a Hindu home. At the age of 23, he was saved and baptized. He attended Abundant Life Ministries in San Juan from 1996-1999.
In 2000 I was invited to play music at the Tunapuna Abundant Life Ministries. There he met his wife Shermela and have been attending for the past 12 years with their children Ariel 12 and Isaac 3, and have been called to be a musician and appointed a Deacon.
As a self taught musician, he has been playing the guitar at Tunapuna Abundant Life Ministries under the leadership of Pastor Carl Ramlal and his wife Lady Sharmilla for 12 years.
He thanks God for instilling in him a desire to serve His church with the given talent. His life’s passion is to serve the Lord through music for He has taken him from strength to strength and from glory to glory.
Seedat’s favourite biblical scripture is Matt: 12:50, “For whosoever does the will of My Father in heaven, that person is My brother and sister and mother”.