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About the ministry and its message

What is Time Is At Hand Evangelistic Ministries?
Time Is At Hand Evangelistic Ministries (TIAH) is an international evangelistic ministry founded in September 1999 in the Cayman Islands by Devon and Vanrica Searchwell. It shares the everlasting gospel through verse-by-verse Bible study, evangelistic campaigns and practical welfare work across Africa, the Philippines, the Caribbean and Europe. Read more →
What does “the time is at hand” mean?
The phrase comes from Revelation 1:3 and Revelation 22:10 — “blessed is he that readeth… for the time is at hand.” It means the events of Bible prophecy are near enough to act on now. Scripture uses the same urgency elsewhere: the coming of the Lord is at hand, and the day of the Lord is at hand. It is a call to read, understand and be ready rather than to set dates. Read more →
What are the Three Angels’ Messages?
They are the three proclamations of Revelation 14:6–12. The first angel carries the everlasting gospel to every nation, kindred, tongue and people, calling us to fear God and give glory to Him because the hour of His judgment is come, and to worship the Creator. The second announces that Babylon is fallen. The third warns against receiving the mark of the beast. Read more →
What is the everlasting gospel?
The everlasting gospel is the same message from age to age — in simple terms, repentance towards God and faith in Christ for salvation (Mark 1:15). Revelation 14:6 describes it being preached to every nation, kindred, tongue and people. It is the first of the Three Angels’ Messages and the heart of what this ministry preaches. Read more →
What does “the hour of His judgment is come” mean?
It is the announcement of the first angel in Revelation 14:7. This ministry understands it as the judgment-hour message: a work of investigative judgment beginning in the heavenly sanctuary before Christ returns, which is why the appeal is to fear God, give glory to Him and worship the Creator now. Read more →
What is the mark of the beast?
Revelation 14:9–11 warns against receiving the mark of the beast. This ministry teaches it as a mark of allegiance in the final conflict over worship — the opposite of the seal of God — and studies it in context alongside the Three Angels’ Messages rather than in isolation. The full exposition is in the study on the everlasting gospel. Read more →
Where can I find free Bible studies on Daniel and Revelation?
All of the ministry’s Bible studies are free to read online, including verse-by-verse studies on the Book of Daniel chapters 1 to 10, the sanctuary, the mystery of the eternal Godhead, the origins of evil and getting to know Jesus. Printable PDF booklets and a twelve-lesson Bible study course are also free to download. Read more →
Where can I watch Time Is At Hand sermons and follow the ministry?
Full messages and campaign highlights are published on the ministry’s official YouTube channel, and shorter encouragements, verses and photographs from the field are shared on Instagram and Facebook — all linked from every page of this site. Written articles and updates are published on the ministry blog. Read more →
How can I support the ministry?
Time Is At Hand is a faith-based ministry reliant on the generosity of individuals. You can give towards evangelistic projects, orphan care, schools and poor families, or church building — you can sponsor a child from £10 a month — and you can support the team in prayer. Read more →
How do I contact Time Is At Hand?
Email info@timeisathandlive.org or message +44 7955 576995, which is available by WhatsApp, telephone or SMS. The contact page also has dedicated forms for prayer requests, Bible questions, testimonies and speaking invitations. Read more →

About Devon Searchwell

Who is Devon Searchwell?
Devon Searchwell is the founder and owner of Time Is At Hand Evangelistic Ministries and its main preacher. Since the ministry’s first evangelistic series in the Cayman Islands in September 1999, he has carried the Three Angels’ Messages across the Caribbean, Africa, the Philippines and Europe — preaching the everlasting gospel and pairing it with practical care for the poor, the orphaned and the unschooled. Read more →
What does Devon do at Time Is At Hand?
Devon serves as Founder, Owner & Lead Evangelist with Time Is At Hand Evangelistic Ministries, working in the everlasting gospel, the Three Angels’ Messages, evangelistic preaching and care for the poor, orphaned and unschooled. Devon has been part of the ministry since 1999. Read more →
How can I contact Devon?
Write to the ministry at info@timeisathandlive.org or message +44 7955 576995 (WhatsApp, telephone or SMS) and mention Devon by name; the team will pass your message on. Read more →

About Vanrica Searchwell

Who is Vanrica Searchwell?
Vanrica Searchwell has served alongside Devon since the ministry began, supporting campaigns, welfare work and the day-to-day life of Time Is At Hand. Read more →
What does Vanrica do at Time Is At Hand?
Vanrica serves as Co-Founder with Time Is At Hand Evangelistic Ministries, working in evangelistic campaigns and welfare work. Vanrica has been part of the ministry since 1999. Read more →
How can I contact Vanrica?
Write to the ministry at info@timeisathandlive.org or message +44 7955 576995 (WhatsApp, telephone or SMS) and mention Vanrica by name; the team will pass your message on. Read more →

About Arlene & Linda Tuckley

Who are Arlene & Linda Tuckley?
Arlene and Linda write and lead the music that accompanies TIAH campaigns and broadcasts. Read more →
What do Arlene & Linda do at Time Is At Hand?
Arlene & Linda serve as Inspirational Singers & Songwriters with Time Is At Hand Evangelistic Ministries, working in gospel music and songwriting. Read more →
How can I contact Arlene & Linda?
Write to the ministry at info@timeisathandlive.org or message +44 7955 576995 (WhatsApp, telephone or SMS) and mention Arlene & Linda by name; the team will pass your message on. Read more →

About Emily S

Who is Emily S?
Emily is an evangelist and the Instagram manager with Time Is At Hand Evangelistic Ministries — the voice behind the ministry’s feed, @timeisathand. If you have found the ministry through a verse on your phone, a photograph from a campaign, or a few kind words at the right moment, there is a good chance Emily put it there. Read more →
What does Emily do at Time Is At Hand?
Emily serves as Evangelist and Instagram Manager with Time Is At Hand Evangelistic Ministries, working in the everlasting gospel, evangelistic outreach, Instagram, social media, content writing and prayer ministry. Read more →
How can I contact Emily?
Request a prayer session through the ministry's prayer request form at https://timeisathandlive.org/contact/prayer-requests — Mention Emily in your message and Emily will get back to you to arrange a time that suits you. Read more →

About Amirata Rahimi (Ata)

Who is Amirata Rahimi (Ata)?
Amirata Rahimi — known as Ata — serves as an evangelist and web designer with Time Is At Hand Evangelistic Ministries, joining a personal commitment to the everlasting gospel with professional work in web design and digital communications. Read more →
What does Ata do at Time Is At Hand?
Ata serves as Evangelist and Web Designer and Digital Communications with Time Is At Hand Evangelistic Ministries, working in web design, digital communications, search visibility, structured data, web accessibility, website performance, brand and print design and evangelism. Read more →
How can I contact Ata?
Directly through Ata's own website, amirata.uk — or write to the ministry at info@timeisathandlive.org and mention Ata by name. Read more →

About Al & Ana Eccles

Who are Al & Ana Eccles?
Al and Ana handle the ministry’s online presence and live streaming, taking the meetings to a worldwide audience. Read more →
What do Al & Ana do at Time Is At Hand?
Al & Ana serve as Website Design & Live Streaming with Time Is At Hand Evangelistic Ministries, working in website design and live streaming. Read more →
How can I contact Al & Ana?
Write to the ministry at info@timeisathandlive.org or message +44 7955 576995 (WhatsApp, telephone or SMS) and mention Al & Ana by name; the team will pass your message on. Read more →

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