Ena May Hylton by Gracious Grafx

Greetings Holy greetings to all heirs and future joint heirs with a HOLY, ETERNAL, ALL-POWERFUL GOD, by the name of JESUS CHRIST. I extend my warm welcome to you. The reason we are here today is to show our respect and appreciation to a woman of God who has demonstrated faith and courage in her call to the Lord and in Christian Foreign Ministry - Missionary Ena May Hylton. She has now joined the heroes of faith. Would you agree with me when I say missionary Hylton is a legend? We did not elect her. God chose her, equipped her, favored her, and preserved her for the task. She sought no public recognition. She did not curse and fuss with those who turned their back on her. By faith she survived the hunger, sickness, tribal wars, guns to her head, sleepless nights and so many more hardships. In all of these things, Liberia, Africa is blessed to have had such an ambassador for over thirty-five years. Mother Hylton has left a legacy in Liberia, Africa, which is still bearing fruit for the kingdom of God. After leaving Liberia, there was an uncertainty of her place of residency. That was when the Lord spoke to me. I said to myself, a woman like this who has served the Lord in such a capacity should be taken care of, so we filed for her American residency which gave her a peace of mind. Mother Hylton was an inspiration to our church family. Her songs, exhortations, and life experiences always touched our hearts. Social events were full of laughter. Mother Hylton was very unique; she would not accept a hug from any brother except her Pastor. She was very generous to everyone, even social services. She was such a team person, she was not ordinary; just a great woman of God. I will quote this scripture from 2 Timothy 4 verse 7 on her behalf: I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course. I have kept the faith. Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing. Mommy Ena, we surely miss you here but hope to see you in that sweet ‘by and by’. May your soul rest in perpetual peace. Bishop Dr. R. A. Tracey and Elect Lady Veta Tracey.

Rev. Mother Ena May Hylton...Contentment! Missionary Ena May Hylton said; I have learned to be content (satisfied to the point where I am not disturbed or disquieted) in whatever state I am…. I have learned in any and all circumstances the secret of facing every situation, whether well-fed or going hungry, having a sufficiency and enough to spare or going without and being in want. I am still determined to be cheerful and happy, in whatever situation I may be. I have also learned from experience that the greater part of my happiness or misery depends upon my dispositions and not upon my circumstances. We brought nothing into this world and it is certain we can carry nothing out. Ena May was “a woman of good understanding, and of beautiful countenance.” She had brains as well as beauty. Ena May’s loveliness and intelligence went hand in hand. Her intelligence emphasized her physical beauty and her mind; she is surely one of God’s masterpieces. A woman with God’s own poise, said; “Only God can give a woman poise like Ena May possessed, and God can only do it when a woman is willing to cooperate as Ena May cooperated with Him on every point.” Ena May has certainly lived a lovely life and has reflected the compassion of the Master whom she so faithfully served. All whom she influenced and helped saw in her the beauty of Jesus Christ who called her. She came to see that faith without works is dead. She also knew that works without faith gained no merit with God and so the hands that dispensed alms and made garments were inwardly inspired by God whose hands were nailed to a tree. Contentment is not the fulfillment of what we want but the realization of how much you already have.

Tribute From Pentecostal Assemblies Of Jesus – Jamaica The Pentecostal Assemblies of Jesus family of churches express condolences to the family of our dear Missionary Ena Hylton on her transition from this life on earth. We also extend condolences to Bishop and Lady Roystan Tracey and the brethren of the Fort Lauderdale Assembly where she spent her latter years. Missionary Hylton was an exemplary missionary in every sense. She answered the call for missionary work to Liberia from a very young age and spent in excess of fifty years there. She forsook all including marriage, children, and family and dedicated her entire life to Kingdom building. This, in our estimation, constitutes the model of a true servant. Though exhibiting a quiet demeanor and unassuming personality, Missionary Hylton’s achievements are worthy of commendation. She assumed the role of a spiritual leader building churches and schools in sections of Liberia. She touched and changed the lives of many individuals who saw her as their mother. She brought joy and meaning to the lives of almost everyone through her effective ministry which spans decades. The Pentecostal Assemblies of Jesus was founded in 1972 by the late Bishop Oscar B O’Hare. Missionary Hylton became a member then. She was already in Liberia but was being supported spiritually and financially by Bishop O’Hare and the organization. After the transition of Bishop O’Hare, the support by the organization continued under the leadership of Bishop Reuben McPherson. We are pleased that after retiring from Liberia, Missionary Hylton was comfortably accommodated by Bishop and Lady Tracey and the brethren of the Fort Lauderdale assembly. This support continued until the time of her transition. Missionary Ena Hylton will long be remembered by the PAOJ church family as a stalwart of the gospel. We borrow the words of the song writer that states, “We’ll be rewarded, we’ll wear a crown, when all our work on earth is done. We’ll be rewarded, He’ll call us by our names. What we do for Jesus Christ is not in vain.” Her work speaks for her and the life she lived will forever be etched in the history of the Pentecostal Assemblies of Jesus. Her soul is resting in eternal peace. Bishop Reuben E. McPherson - Chairman

Tribute to the Late Missionary Ena May Hylton “A FRIEND THAT STICKETH CLOSER THAN A BROTHER” Greetings to the household of faith gathered to celebrate the life of God’s faithful Warrior Princess, Sis Ena Hylton. I am humbled and honored to have this opportunity to share in the loving memories of a life well lived. I met Sister Ena shortly after my marriage in 1953 to the late Bishop David Gallimore. She was among other great women of God I was introduced to at my first National Conference. We developed a sisterly bond as we shared in one common goal, to equip other sisters in Christ by encouraging and empowering them for kingdom work. Sister Ena answered the call to tag team in Liberia’s missionary ministry with the late Sister Valda Russell. Oh what a mighty team they were on the mission’s field. It was a thrill to communicate and receive consistent powerful reports of the amazing move of God through their ministry in Liberia. On her return to Jamaica, Sis Ena and I grew closer as she continued Kingdom work in the western district with the late Bishop O’Hare until his transition. This woman of God never ceased to evangelize throughout various parishes in Jamaica as well as the United States of America in fellowship with Bishop Scott and Bishop Tracey. Her ministry continued to propel her relentless commitment to kingdom work for as long as she could. Eventually she was able to pass on the baton to a generation of powerful women that she mentored. My dear sister blazed the trail well as she ran this race with patience. God saw it fit to give her sweet rest. Sister Ena’s race is over but the battle is still on. I have no doubt that she will wear her crown royally. I pray that we who remain will hold this legacy high and continue to fight the good fight of faith. May God Bless us all Sister Gweneth Gallimore

Tribute from Texas USA A Mother we will always remember… Dearest Mother Hilton, I take this moment to celebrate your life: A Life of commitment and service. You could have become a nurse or a doctor and had gotten paid for your contribution to society. You could have chosen to get married and have children of your own, but you gave it up for us. You sought a life of self-sacrifice to the Lord: an honor of no comparison. With a calling that could only come from above, you took a stand that led you to the unknown. You rejected the counsels of men and opportunities this world could have offered and you took the Journey to Liberia. You took the risk to a faraway land with a confidence that only faith could offer. You seemed to be the loser but you were a winner in Christ. You seemed to live in poverty but you were setting up riches in glory. You touched the core of broken homes in ways that words cannot explain. As a soul’s winner, you set your course and let Him win the battle. You might have seemed to be a lonely soul but you knew that Jesus was just a call away. As you fought those many battles on your knees, I can recall you spoke to the Lord as a most personal friend. I remember the days of prayer, fasting, and devotion. I also remember the midnight cry that Jesus was coming soon. Most especially, I remember your call to live for Jesus. There were nights without lights and cold rainy days; forest infested with snakes and deadly scorpions but you knew that we were in His arms. As a trailblazer you led the way. You taught us to read His Word. Not only did you preach the Word, you set the foundation for our future. I remember your patience, when I could not read and write and how you said that I could always try again. You made me to realize, with God, all things were possible. As a reflection of the Savior’s will, you taught us to be the examples for many. With the gift of the Spirit, you advised us to preach the Word. I Hope by the grace of God, we will all meet again! By Shaka Saad (Past Student) Palm Missions School, Barnesville, (Year 1985) Texas USA, Liberia, West Africa

Tribute from Liberia Your retirement to the USA in 2006 left us with sadness and a craving to see you again someday. For all along, though you were far from us. we nurtured the hope and confidence that you were still alive and there for us. When news of your home-going broke out here in Liberia, our human frailties gave in and we broke down in tears. But in the midst of this lamenting, we reflected upon the life you lived among us and the great contribution you made towards fulfilling the great commission of our Lord Jesus Christ and for humanity. It stands out as a huge monument evidenced by the thousands of lives you impacted during your earthly sojourn. From the village of Zordi in Bomi County; Fassama in Gbarpolu County; to Komah Town; Fleh Town; Neor Town in Bardnersville; and Johnsonville near Monrovia; and many other places across Liberia, you brought men and women to Christ. In our reflection, we see ourselves, little boys and girls, many from illiterate impoverished families being taken by you, sheltered, fed and taught to read and write. We remember the struggles you went through in Liberia when there was no money to hire teachers, you alone taught in the mission school from ABC to Grade four. Your sacrifice and your labor has made us who we are today. Mother, we recount those difficult years when there was no food on the mission; you gratefully ate bush yam with us and after, our dinner was boiled cassava. During our national crisis (War), you remained while others fled Liberia. You trekked the long road with us from Barnesville to Fendall. You endured the threats and shouts from trigger-crazy gorillas and the displacement camp at Fendall with all its embarrassment and humiliation. Most of all, “Mother” you brought us to Christ. Our relationship to Christ continues to yield bountiful fruits. Your faith demonstrated over the years here has impacted and strengthened us. Our trust in the Lord, Jesus Christ is unwavering. As we weep, those memories comfort us, telling us that, though you are absent from us, you are present with the Lord. We dry our tears knowing that this is not a funeral, but a celebration of your Victorious Home-Going. We are confident that we will surely meet you in the New Jerusalem. As you start your eternal life, the Pentecostal Assemblies Mission (Palm Mission) family and your children in Liberia and the diaspora say: “Mother” we miss you. You have fought a good fight; you have finished your course and there is laid for you your crown of life. Delivered by: William G. Saygah (Past Student) Son of Mother Hylton (Year 1984)

REV. MOTHER ENA MAY HYLTON OCTOBER 8, 1928—APRIL 15, 2021 For Over 40 years of Missionary service in Africa, America, and the Caribbean’s

Safely Home I’m home in heaven, dear ones; so happy and so bright! There is a perfect joy and beauty in the everlasting light. All the pain and grief is over, every restless tossing passed; I’m now at peace forever, safely home in heaven at last. There is work still waiting for you, so you must not idly stand, Do it now, while life remaineth you shall rest in God’s own land. When that work is all completed, He will gently call you home; Oh the rapture of that meeting oh, the joy to see you come!

Order of Service Processional Moderator (open greeting) Bishop Roystan A. Tracey Intercessory Prayer

Bishop Paul D. Gallimore

Congregational Hymn Keep On The Firing Line

Booklet (page 15)

2nd Scripture Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

Sis. Daciann Robinson

Selection Pentecostal Assemblies Choir 1st Scripture Sis. Kayon Wright 2Corinthians 15:47-58

Congregational Hymn The Solid Rock

Booklet (page 26)

Selection Sunday School Department Tribute Sis Tracy Wyche (First United Apostolic) Tribute Antoinette Silvera (Mother Hylton’s niece) Tribute

Bishops and Pastors (Limited 2 Minutes)

Liberian Tribute

(imited 2 minutes Out of State Children)

Special offering Donation Bishop Izett Scott (PAM– Pentecostal Assemblies Missions community) (Ena Hylton High School) Special Selection Sis. Sonya Edwards Sis. Daciann Robinson & Sis. Laurieann Robinson HONORING MOTHER HYLTON’S MEMORY Video Reflection Presentation Liberian Association of South Florida Special Prayer (For Mother’s Family) Life Reflection & Eulogy Missionary Andrey Newman Spoken Word Bishop Izett R. Scott Closing

A Tribute For Rev. Mother Ena Hilton Missionary, Minister, Preacher, Teacher, Councilor, and Mother By Bishop Izett R. Scott and Lady Ethel Scott Approximately twenty years ago, I believed it may have been my first visit to the Pentecostal Assemblies of Jesus Christ, the church where Ena Hilton had been a loyal member of the ministerial staff for several years. Having learned of my travel and ministry in the West African Country of Liberia, The Reverend Ena Hilton was formally introduced to me as, The Reverend Mother Hilton, Missionary to Liberia. I later learned, Mother Hilton, as she was affectionately known to those close to her, gave her life to the Lord at an early age, as she grew and matured in the grace and knowledge of the Lord. She recognized there was a calling on her life, which would not allow her to remain comfortable as a member of the assembly in which she got saved. She answered the call to ministry, and a few years later, the young Sister Ena made the ultimate decision to obey the command of Jesus, as recorded in Acts 1: 8, to take the gospel to the “uttermost part of the earth.” She sacrificed marriage and the luxury of having her own biological children, but traded the comfort for a remote location in Liberia, West Africa. For thirty-eight (38) years, Mother Hilton mothered and taught thousands of children in the secular as well as Christian education, many of whom became very successful. In 2007, during one of my visits to Liberia, I was privileged to have met one of Mother Hilton’s former students, who worked as a journalist then, and covered my visit for the newspapers and radio. Today he is Attorney William Sawyer; just one of her success stories. Mother Hilton was relentless in her pursuit to improve the lives of her children and students. Among her many acquisitions was a ten-acre parcel of land on which she constructed a house of worship for the name of the Lord; a school for the education of her children, and a residence for their shelter. She also had enough land reserved for farming to provide food for feeding the children she had taken in. Mother Hilton was loved and respected by all who knew her. She had been the light and salt in the lives of thousands of children and adults. She has left a great legacy for all to emulate and preserve. Mother Hilton was soft-spoken but very firm! Her personality was gentle and very persuasive. She was a Phenomenal Woman and will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

ev. Ena May Hylton was born on October 8, 1928 to proud parents Mr. Lionel Lyle Hylton and Mrs. Georgiana Irene Hylton. She was the second of five children. The family lived in the district of Morant Bay, in the parish of St. Thomas, Jamaica, West Indies. Mother Hylton’s sister, Louise, played a vital role in her life as the senior sister who helped the parents to nurture her siblings. Louise was the eldest of the five, she was protective and would not hesitate to shield the younger siblings when necessary. Growing up, Ena was a brilliant student and because of that she excelled academically and was promoted several grade levels. The opportunity arose for her to participate in the second and third Jamaican local examinations in which she was awarded first place in both examinations. She then furthered her studies at the Kingston Technical School. During that time she pursued the RSA (Royal Society of Arts), junior arithmetic exam and again was awarded first place. After her junior year in college, she went on to further her studies in Business Accounting. For her senior year of sitting the RSA exams, which was sent to England for grading, she was the top of the class and graduated with special recognition. After graduating, Mother Hylton was employed by the Lindsay Bus Company and after several years she transferred to the J.O.S company in the ticket and cash office. She was a dependable worker. While life for Ena continued, there were two young female co-workers who played a strong spiritual role in her life. Her sister Louise was invited by some friends to visit the Wildman Street Apostolic church and also the local Methodist church. The friend who

attended the Methodist church never showed so they went to the Apostolic church. Louise accepted the Lord and became a member of the Wildman Street Apostolic Church. When Louise became a member of the Apostolic Church and enjoyed fellowshipping with the saints, she invited Ena. On her first visit she was converted and was baptized the same night. Afraid of what her parents would have done, upon her arrival home she went to take a bath and washed her hair so there wouldn’t be any question on why her hair was wet at the time. Her brother Roy noticed and asked “Ena, why is your hair wet, you got baptized?” Ena smiled and did not respond, so Roy said to her, “when people get baptized, the following night they call those who got baptized to come to the front of the church.” When she returned to church she refused to go up front because her brother would be watching from the windows of the house. She stayed in her seat but the Holy Spirit was moving and she had to move to the front of the church. Needless to say the rest was history. Ena made up her mind and began to walk with the Lord after that experience. She went to church regularly and got involved in the activities. One day she met her father in Kingston. He said; “I hear you’re going to that pocomania church; if it’s true, I’m going to disown you.” She replied “It’s not a poco church.” Incidentally her aunt, her father’s sister, mother Smelly was a stalwart at the Apostolic Pentecostal of the World Church. In Ena’s quest for knowledge of the word, she registered at the Concord Bible School in nineteen

sixty. Because she was shy, she was advised that bible school would help her to be a public speaker. Ena Hylton spent three years studying Elementary Education and sociology. After she completed her studies, she realized she had no money to return home, so she spoke to the INS of the students, and explained her situation. She was allowed to work only three hours a day as a nurse’s assistant until she returned home. She then took the Sunday school exams, was successful and became a Sunday school teacher. While attending service one evening, where the power of Almighty God came down, it was evident that God was calling her to the mission field.

On her return to Jamaica, Sis Ena continued Kingdom work in the Western District with the late Bishop O’Hare until his transition. Mother Hylton, a woman of God, never ceased to evangelize throughout various parishes in Jamaica, as well as the United States of America, in fellowship with Bishop Izett R. Scott and Bishop Roystan R. Tracey. Rev. Ena May Hylton’s ministry, will continue to propel her relentless commitment to kingdom work, as another member of the heavenly Kingdom takes up the mantle. As long as Ena could, she was still faithful to Missions until she was unable. She passed on the baton to a generation of powerful men and women who she mentored.

The irresistible call of God upon her life, was planted that night, for her to go to Liberia. While she was at a church service, in the presence of the late Bishop Dr. O. B. O’Hare, Sister Joyce O’Hare and many others, they witnessed her under the anointing of the Holy Ghost, pulling out her hair, saying, “I must go to Liberia, I am called to go there as a missionary.” The brethren who were present all thought that something had gone wrong with her, because she was always a young lady of poise, and very proper. Little did they know that God was conferring upon her life a higher position in His ministry. Ena answered the call to tag team in Liberia’s missionary ministry with the late Sister Valda Russell. Oh what a mighty team they were on the mission field. It was a thrill to communicate with the late Bishop O’Hare of consistent powerful reports of the amazing move of God through their ministry in Liberia.

The Late Ena May Hylton left us suddenly on Thursday April 15, 2021. There was no opportunity to say goodbye; our hearts are broken. We are all in complete disbelief. She was a mother to many spiritual sons and daughters. She will be missed by many especially her beloved sister Daisy; nieces, nephews, cousins, many church family, the Liberian family, her god-children, and countless friends. The soul of Rev. Mother Ena May Hylton is at rest, her earthly journey has been completed.

Mother Hylton’s Favorite Songs IF I CAN HELP SOMEBODY

THE LOVE OF GOD

If I can help somebody, as I pass along, If I can cheer somebody, with a word or song, If I can show somebody, how they’re travelling wrong, Then my living shall not be in vain.

The love of God is greater far Than tongue or pen can ever tell; It goes beyond the highest star, And reaches to the lowest hell; The guilty pair, bowed down with care, God gave His Son to win; His erring child He reconciled, And pardoned from his sin.

Chorus: My living shall not be in vain, Then my living shall not be in vain If I can help somebody, as I pass along, Then my living shall not be in vain. If I can do my duty, as a good man ought, If I can bring back beauty, to a world up wrought, If I can spread love’s message, as the Master taught, Then my living shall not be in vain.

COME INTO MY HEART Into my heart, into my heart Come into my heart, Lord Jesus Come in I pray, come into stay, Come into my heart, Lord Jesus

Refrain: Oh, love of God, how rich and pure! How measureless and strong! It shall forevermore endure— The saints’ and angels’ song. When hoary time shall pass away, And earthly thrones and kingdoms fall, When men who here refuse to pray, On rocks and hills and mountains call, God’s love so sure, shall still endure, All measureless and strong; Redeeming grace to Adam’s race— The saints’ and angels’ song. Could we with ink the ocean fill, And were the skies of parchment made, Were every stalk on earth a quill, And every man a scribe by trade; To write the love of God above Would drain the ocean dry; Nor could the scroll contain the whole, Though stretched from sky to sky.

HE’S SWEET I KNOW WON’T IT BE A TIME Won’t it be a time when we get over yonder. <rep 2X> O won’t it be a time. We’re gonna sing and shout and dance about, when we get over yonder <Rep. 2X> O won’t it be a time.

He’s sweet I know, He’s sweet I know Storm clouds may rise, and stormy winds may blow I’ll tell the world, wherever I may go, that I have found the Savior and He’s sweet I know.

Mother Hylton’s Favorite Songs OH WHEN I COME

KEEP ON THE FIRING LINE

If when you give the best of your service Telling the world that the Saviour has come Be not dismayed when men don’t believe you He’ll understand and say well done.

If you’re in the battle for the Lord and right, Keep on the firing line; If you win, my brother, surely you must fight, Keep on the firing line. There are many dangers that we all must face, If we die still fighting it is no disgrace; Cowards in the service will not find a place, So keep on the firing line.

Refrain Oh when I come to the end of my journey Weary of life and the battle is won Carrying the staff and the cross of redemption He’ll understand and say well done Misunderstood the Saviour of sinners Hung on the cross He was God’s only son Oh, hear Him calling His Father in Heaven Lord, not my will, but Thine be done. Oh when this life of labor is ended And the reward of the race you have run Oh the sweet rest that’s prepared for the faithful Will be his blest and final “Well done.” If when you’ve tried and failed in your trying, hands sore and scarred from the work you’ve begun Take up your cross and come quickly to Jesus, He’ll understand and say well done

Refrain Oh, you must fight, be brave against all evil, Never run, nor even lag behind; If you would win for God and the right, Just keep on the firing line. God will only use the soldier He can trust, Keep on the firing line; If you’ll wear a crown then bear the cross you must, Keep on the firing line. Life is but to labor for the Master dear, Help to banish evil and to spread good cheer; Great you’ll be rewarded for your service here, So keep on the firing line. When we get to heaven, brother, we’ll be glad, Keep on the firing line; How we’ll praise the Savior for the call we had, Keep on the firing line. When we see the souls that we have helped to win, Leading them to Jesus, from the paths of sin, With a shout of welcome, we will all march in, So keep on the firing line.

Tribute to Late Missionary Ena Hilton The ransomed of the Lord will return. They will enter Zion with singing, and everlasting Joy will crown their heads. Gladness and joy will overtake them and sorrow and mourning will flee away. Isaiah 51: 11. A true matriarch has transitioned to glory. The irresistible call of God upon her life, for her to go to Liberia came when she was at a church service in Kingston in the presence of the late Bishop Dr. O.B.O’Hare, Sister Joyce O’Hare and others who witness, her under the anointing of the Holy Ghost, pulling out her hair and saying , ‘ I must go to Liberia, I am called to go there as a missionary. The brethren whom were present all thought that something had gone wrong with her. She was always a young lady of poise and was very proper, but little did they know that God was conferring upon her life a higher position in his ministry. Truly the harvest is ripe but the laborers are few. Missionary Ena Hilton relinquishes and resign her Job at the Jamaica Omnibus Service J.O.S. where she and was in line for a higher position. She chooses rather to answer the call of God on her life. She made the ultimate decision to leave her family, friends and loved ones to embark on the voyage with God as her captain on a ship to unknown path heading to Liberia. The direction of the Lord leads her to Monrovia. With the help and assistance from the native they were able to construct a school, place of worship and a pastorate where she taught the children and reside. A foundation was laid there by a single woman who had a mind and determination for mission. Funds were scarce but the Late Bishop O’Hare and members of the Spicy Hill Assembly never forget her. They made all possible effort to finance her, and the work there in Liberia. The technological age was not as advanced as it is now, so the reply was few and far between, but her letters of information and achievements were read with pride in the church at Spicy Hill. She was held in high honor and esteem in our hearts and we loved her. Missionary Ena Hilton was chosen and called by God to the ministry for over 32 years in Liberia. She stood the test of time and she came out as pure gold. May her soul Rest in Peace as heaven is gain but earth’s loss. Evangelist Sherran O’Hare Rowe

Tribute to Late Missionary Ena Hilton If when you give, the best your service. Telling the world, that the savior has come. Be not dismayed when men don’t believe you He’ll understand and say “well done”. This song comes to mind as I reflect on the late great mother of all mothers of the apostolic faith. Missionary Ena Hylton as far back as I can remember being a young girl in the Sunday school dept of the united Pentecostal church I can remember mother Hylton, she was one of two missionaries being supported by the church on the mission fields of Guyana and Liberia Africa. Mother Hylton was always mentioned in the evening light which was the monthly publication of the church. I was always fascinated by the numerous stories she told of her encounters with the people she met and served in Africa. She was always so warm and loving that people had no choice but to gravitate towards her. She was a perfect example of a beautiful, strong Christian black woman. She made many sacrifices for the sake of gospel and remained steadfast even under tremendous hardship. She gave her entire life to the service of the lord to which we are all eternally grateful. Her loving, caring nature has touched so many lives stretching far and wide across the world at large, that we know she will be missed and will definitely find rest in the arms of the savior. I am imagining the great reunion with Bishop and Pastor O’Hare and the other stalwarts of the apostolic faith who went before. I salute you mother Hylton and I look forward to seeing you again when the roll is called up yonder. Evangelist: Jennilyn Beckford-Hines (Jamaica W.I.)

Tribute from Anita Stewart Gibson Monrovia, Liberia “YOU WERE THE LIGHT THAT BRIGHTENS MY LIFE” For the knowledge impacted in me beginning 1984, I am grateful. For bringing me to Christ on December 24, 1992, I am grateful. For the good moral trainings instilled in me from the day I came to know you in 1982, I am grateful. For taking up the role as a Missionary, Mother, Teacher, Caretaker and the list is endless, I remain grateful. I will hold you in my heart for the rest of my days here on earth. Sleep well Mother Ena May Hilton Your life was a blessing to many including me, your memory a treasure to keep forever. You are loved beyond words and will be missed beyond measure. Mother Ena May Hylton

A tribute to Mother Ena May Hilton by Stella Stewart Targae Mother Hylton, you were such a precious gift from God to us. So much beauty, grace, love, patience and kindness you possessed. You touched my heart in so many ways, your prayers and faith in God even during the civil war were immeasurable. Your strength and smiles even on the dark days made me realize I had an angel beside me. Those days on the mission field with you will forever be remembered. I salute you. You were all I ever needed, and God gave me the best mother in the world to mentor me. You came from afar to Liberia to win souls for Christ, and you did it in excellence. Thank you and rest in perfect peace, Mother Hilton

Tribute to Mother Hilton by Mother Estella B. Stewart Thank you, Mother Hilton, for converting my life to the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ since the early 80’s and mentoring me to be so prayerful. Thank you, mother Hilton, for being so impactful in my life and the lives of all my kids. Abel, Stella, Anita, Antoinette, Tarsha and Michael. Thank you for the thousands of kids and our communities that you brought smiles to. Thank you for your commitment to changing lives even in the most difficult circumstances. My entire family and I, remain truly grateful for everything over the years. You left an ineffaceable mark in our family forever. With tears in my eyes, and as I pen these words, I am truly grateful to you for all that you did for us. Sleep on Mother Hilton, till we meet on that great getting up morning.

A tribute to Rev. Mother Ena May Hilton by H. Abel Stewart 19801987 Mother as we affectionally called you, so many years ago. You left your native land, your family and sail across the Atlantic Ocean to win souls as a missionary. You watched scores of us including myself grow up, we made mistakes that you had never made before. You molded us and served as Mother to us all. We haven’t always thought about those things that you had seen in us. But to us, you were just been a mother. No thought of who you had been. To this date, we remembered and will always do vividly with admiration, appreciation and lot of love. Mother, with pain in our hearts and tears in our eyes, we are glad we got to know you as Mother and a mentor. We love you. But God loves you the best. Thanks a million Rev. Mother Ena May Hilton!

Tribute to Mother Ena May Hilton by Eric Abraham Mitchell Mother, I still remember my early childhood upbringing, of which you played a significant role. My mind still talks to you and my heart still looks for you. My soul knows you are at peace with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Thank you, Mother Hilton, for being so impactful in my life. Your memories will continue to live on forever.

Dear Rev. Mother Ena May Hylton By: Sonya Edwards

My Ena May, there are so many ways to describe you and so many ways to say thank you for all that you’ve done. However, there is not enough time to describe all of your wonderful characteristics, neither is there enough time to say thanks for paving the missionary path and for all the lessons that I had to learn. It is my privilege and pleasure to write this letter of admiration and gratitude for your earthly journey. You were a hard worker, one who has labored to win souls for the kingdom of heaven. As a Missionary/Minister, you fed the hungry, clothed the naked, and gave shelter to the homeless. You preached the word of God in the streets and taught Bible classes in many homes. You provided comfort and counseling to many troubled spirits from one village to another, sometimes using boats to cross the lakes. God saw your perseverance and faithfulness, thus provided you with land and the resources to construct a house in which His name would be called. You built a house for God Mother Hylton. You were a tender-hearted person, you were a great role model and your life was a blessing. There are so many wonderful things that I’ve learned about you over the years, such as you been a teacher, preacher, nurse and a counselor you are a commendable person. Mother Hylton, you lived in Liberia where you experienced tribal wars, hunger and many other things. Today I celebrate your accomplishments as a servant leader in the kingdom. Although aging slowed you down a bit, you still were wondering about the children you had raised and their children that you wanted to travel to see them all once more. My dream is one day to serve in the field of mission as you had done. To conclude this tribute I will assure you that with God’s help, I will continue the work in West Africa. I appreciate all you have done most of all for the children in Liberia, West Africa; the children here in Florida and Jamaica, that God had placed in your care. The missionary journey may not have been an easy task, but this path I am willing to follow and with God, I will go in your footstep and continue the work. It was a sad day in my home, when we learned of your death. My beloved and devoted Ena May died in the midst of this pandemic. Rest my love, Rev. Ena May, rest in perfect peace!

My Hope is Built on Nothing Less My hope is built on nothing less Than Jesus Christ, my righteousness; I dare not trust the sweetest frame, But wholly lean on Jesus’ name. On Christ, the solid Rock, I stand; All other ground is sinking sand, All other ground is sinking sand. When darkness veils His lovely face, I rest on His unchanging grace; In every high and stormy gale, My anchor holds within the veil. His oath, His covenant, His blood, Support me in the whelming flood; When all around my soul gives way, He then is all my hope and stay. When He shall come with trumpet sound, Oh, may I then in Him be found; In Him, my righteousness, alone, Faultless to stand before the throne.

THE MOTHER WHO DID NOT BEAR Written By: Gauntlett G. Archer When the waters come rushing wild With my fibrous roots I bind the soil For many more I care Than many mothers that bear I am no tree that cumbers the ground My fragrance is smelled all around My leaves have covered tender plants From torrential rains and sun that burns Many young lives I mold Whose future no could have told Soon the children will call me blessed For the good deeds and the words said I am no mule I can bear But for others I chose to care

I’m Joel Francis, the God-son of Mother Hylton. My God-Mom was always a blessing and kept me in her Prayers. She showed love and corrected me in the kindest ways. She never missed my important moments or my birthdays. Whenever I Called, she knew my voice even before I identified myself. She always had a positive word and encouraged me to be a great man of God. My God-mom will live on and my memories with her will remain in my heart.

TRIBUTE TO THE LATE REV. MOTHER ENA MAY HYLTON ON BEHALF OF THE LIBERIAN ASSOCIATION OF SOUTH FLORIDA “DEATH IS NOT EXTINGUISHING THE LIGHT IT IS ONLY PUTTING OUT THE LAMP BECAUSE THE DAWN HAS COME”. TAGORE The officers and members of the Liberian Association of South Florida were deeply saddened when we received the news of Mother Hylton’s passing.. Mother Hylton, a pioneer, mentor and a soldier of The Cross answered the Master’s call on April 15, 2021, following a protracted period of illness. Mother’s heart and wings were ready as she had paved the path with relentless commitment during her missionary journey as she transitioned to meet her heavenly father. Rev. Mother was chosen to go on a missionary trip from Jamaica to Liberia, West Africa, in 1963 and settled in the Township of Barnersville, on the outskirts of Monrovia, a place she called home for 38 years. There she excelled in many roles preaching, teaching, nursing, doctoring and counseling. The experience and testimonies she endured uplifted and inspired those who benefited from her services. Mother Hylton spent 32 of her youthful years on the mission field nurturing Liberians who were thirsty for The Word and encountered many blessings... Unfortunately, mother’s mission trip unexpectedly ended due to the Liberian civil war that began in 1990. She sadly returned to the U.S. and settled in Fort Lauderdale bringing along with her many Liberian children she fostered. Here in Fort Lauderdale, mother still held on to the altar and was willing to work for others including those in Liberia by sending here monthly contributions to help the school of her former missionary trip. On July 26, 2014 during the Liberian Independence Day celebration in Jacksonville, Florida, Mother Hylton was honored by the Liberian Communities of Florida, Inc. for her many invaluable services to the Liberian people. Unfortunately, mother could not attend owing to long distance, and poor health. Our hearts go out to the Hylton family and the church family and all those whose lives were touched during her sojourn. Though you are gone Mother Hylton, your memory lives on. The battle is fought, the victory ‘s won, enter into the Master’s joy. Farewell, Farewell, Farewell. MAY THE SOUL AND THE SOULS OF ALL THE FAITHFUL DEPARTED REST IN BLISSFUL REPOSE.

Acknowledgment

A friendly smile, a casual touch, these are the things that mean so much. To Know you are with us in our time of sorrow, sharing our beloved Rev. Mother Ena May Hylton departure. Thank you so much for standing by us in this time of bereavement. We say Thank You!

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Pallbearers

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Beyond Our Limitations Lord, we need to move beyond This place that we are in, To touch your very heart, O God, To have your love within We need to move beyond the limits We’ve placed upon our lives, To move into more of you, Revealed through Jesus Christ Help us to keep pressing on As, by faith, we take more steps, To really conquer our inner selves, To know you with more depth Help us, Lord, to overcome, To be focused more on you No matter how hard it gets for us, We need to press on through Though Satan rises with hell’s fury With vengeance to devour, We pray, O God, you’ll arise in us And fight with holy power For greater are you within us Than the enemy of our souls, For you have power and might, O God And your Spirit is in control We know the victory shall be ours, Though for now the heat is on Help us, Lord, to not give up, For by this, you make us strong You will sustain us in your love Through what we’re going through And deliver us the other side Victorious in you!