Hands Farm United, a non-profit organisation that caters for the old, indigent, poor and needy, celebrated four years of giving service to the people of Westchester and adjoining communities with a service at the Hope and Mercy Ministries, a church in Westchester.

The organisation was formed by Oscar Williams, who is now a Christian.

The Hands Farm United group is divided in different sections. One to work with the senior citizens and the shut-ins, another a youth council that works with a youth group, and a farm programme, 'eat what you grow and grow what you eat', which is non-existent at the moment.

Hands Farm United depends solely on gifts and grants from companies and individuals for the commitment to the functions of various groups.

The Rev Clinton Smith of Hands Farm United gave such a telling testimony that on a number of occasions people got out of their seats and applauded the man of God. He gave a food for thought. "The progress of a country is not judged by its wealth but how we treat our seniors in our country," he told the gathering.

Meanwhile, members of the political arena, including former mayor of Portmore Keith Hinds, former councillor for Westchester Shane Dalling and re-elected councillor for the Independence City division, Keith Blake, were there to give their support and receive prayers.