Republic Bank thanks God for success

“Let us remember to be thankful for each other, the family that we have created here. Let us remember to be thankful for the opportunities we have to make tremendous differences in people’s lives as we serve them through good economic times and bad. May we always strive to be deserving and grateful for the honour of serving their needs,” he said.

Baptiste was speaking at the bank’s annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Service, held at the Cathedral Church of the Holy Trinity, Abercromby Street, Port-of- Spain.

He emphasised to staff members, it does not matter how busy or hectic things become, they must take time as a family to reflect, not only on where they have been, but also on where they are going.

“We often get caught up in planning and working toward our achievements. We have our goals and focus our energies on attaining them and when we do attain them, our focus then shifts to what will be our next achievement.

“In living like this, it is easy to lose our sense of gratitude, as we get caught up in acquisition and not appreciation.” He continued, “I therefore want us to take the time today to reflect on some of our accomplishments in 2016 and for us to give thanks for them. I also want to take the time to focus on our hopes for 2017, and ask for God’s guidance as we work together to bring them to fruition.” He noted that at Republic Bank they have been very blessed in the midst of a very challenging recession.

Baptiste indicated that there is a spirit of fear and discontent in the society, as the uncertainty about the country’s economic reality continues, but in the midst of these challenges, in 2016 Republic Bank continued to enjoy success. “That for me is very humbling. When I think about that __ almost two centuries of receiving God’s love and guidance __ I am overwhelmed with gratitude. I also feel somewhat chagrined I must admit, because I know we have not always given proper thanks. As we move forward in 2017, let us not forget to pause often and reflect with gratitude on God’s benevolence in our lives,” he said.

He said his hope for Republic Bank in 2017 and beyond is that they always remember to reflect on, “God’s goodness to us and that we practice gratitude with every breath. On behalf of the executive, I want to ask each of you to pray for us as we work hard toward navigating the challenges ahead of us, so that we can best embrace the opportunities that come our way.”