The Church News for 06 February 2022
This is the Church News for 06 February 2022 as circulated by the Church Office.
Have a blessed week ahead.
BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES
Below is a list of our members and adherents who will be celebrating birthdays and anniversaries during the coming week. If you are also celebrating your special date during this period and your name is not listed, please visit our “Birthdays / Anniversaries” page to update your information.
February 6th
Violet Stephenson
Hervin Willis
February 7th
David Corbin (Dr)
Ruth Preston
Tijee Williams
February 8th
No Listing
February 9th
Monica Grant
Edith Morrison
Horace Shaw
February 10th
Richard Reynolds
Lloyd Trusty
February 11th
Claudette Bennett
Jhenelle Black
Faithlyn Muir (o/s)
Talika Williamson
February 12th
Dalkeith Bennett
Virginia Muir
Toni-Ann Patman
Children’s Church
Children’s Church is on Saturdays at 3:00 PM via ZOOM. Please contact Sisters Michelle Dinald or Carol Blake for the Link. You may also contact the Church Office.
Youth Ministries Meeting
The Youth Department meets each Friday at 7:30 pm via ZOOM. So please contact Sister Dionne Richards for the Link and join us.
Bible Studies
Bible Study sessions every Wednesday start at 7:00 PM on ZOOM and 8:00 PM on YouTube. The first hour is reserved for our prayer session on ZOOM.
Sunday Service
We transmit our Worship Services from the Sanctuary each Sunday at 9:00 a.m. via ZOOM and YouTube Channel. The speaker this Communion Sunday is Reverend Mark Dawes.
We welcome your feedback regarding our Bible Studies and Sunday Services. Your comments will help us to grow and serve you better. So call or email the office or any of the Elders or Deacons. You may also email us via our website at webmaster@gmc-mca.org. We greatly appreciate your feedback.
Other Announcements
Sister Valerie Smellie is currently in the University Hospital recovering from injuries she sustained in a motor vehicle accident on Wednesday, February 2nd. Therefore, please be in prayer for Sister Smellie and the family as she recuperates.
The MCAJ invites the participation and support of Grace Church, in three (3) weekend Crusades and Online Weeks of Prayer as detailed below:
| Date: Online Week of Prayer and Prayer Walk | Date: Weekend Crusade |
| February 27 – March 6, 2022 | March 4 – 6, 2022 |
| May 29 – June 5, 2022 | June 3 – 5, 2022 |
| August 21 – 28, 2022 | August 26 – 28, 2022 |
Additional information will be provided as the dates approach. So please pray for the success of these ministry initiatives.
The GMC Council sincerely thanks the following members of our Church Family who have kindly volunteered their time and service to support the administrative activities in the Church Office over the last few months. We pray God’s continued blessings on them as they serve in His Kingdom:
- Sister Angela Rose Lee
- Sister Dawn Ashley
- Brother Cleve Rattray
Prayers
Please remember to pray for the “Sick and Shut-Ins“, as well as those classified as vulnerable. In addition, remember to stay in touch with each other as we return from isolation and separation.
Covid-19 Curfew Measures
The following is the updated national measures on Covid-19 under The Disaster Risk Management Act – September 07, 2020.
Curfew Hours
The nightly curfews start at 10:00 PM and end at 5:00 AM the following morning daily.
Funerals and Burials are allowed with a maximum of 20 persons. However, Burials are only allowed from Monday to Friday between the hours of 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM. Burials are not allowed on Public Holidays.
Finally, Worship Services and Weddings are allowed with a maximum of 100 persons. So please register with the Church Office to reserve your space.
Also, please remember to pay very close attention to the periodic updates and advisories issued by the relevant authorities relating to COVID 19.
So please remember to call and pray with one another. Also, keep safe, practice social distancing, wash hands and clean surfaces regularly.
In addition, remember to wear your masks, sanitize, and maintain the 6 feet physical distance. Also, let us keep in touch and encourage each other, especially during these very challenging times.