The Church News for 15 August 2021

These are the Church News for 15 August 2021.
Have a blessed week ahead.

August’s Theme – “PURPOSE”
What Am I Here For – My S.H.A.P.E.
(Spiritual Gifts, Heart, Abilities, Personality, Experiences)

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.

Children’s Church

Children’s Church is on a break for August. Following this, we will have Children’s Church every Saturday at 3:00 PM via ZOOM. So you may contact Sisters Michelle Dinald or Carol Blake for the Link. You may also contact the Church Office.

Youth Ministries Meeting

The Youth Department is also on a break for August. Following this, we meet every Friday at 7:30 pm via ZOOM. So please contact Sister Dionne Richards for the Link and join us.

Bible Studies

Our Bible Study sessions are held every Wednesday at 7:00 PM n ZOOM and 7:30 PM on YouTube. For the month of August, we focus on the theme – “Purpose“. Also, Reverend Richard Beckford leads the study for the month.

Information on how to join these Studies is also provided by email and posted in the various WhatsApp groups. Therefore, please invite family/friends/co-workers to join us each Wednesday. Also, please share the link with everyone.

Sunday Service

Reverend Cavaughn Edwards is our speaker for Youth Sunday, August 15th. Our service starts at 9:00 AM. We also transmit our services live via ZOOM and YouTube.

We welcome your feedback regarding our Bible Studies and Sunday Services. 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.

Prayers

For Dr Richard Reynolds, Deacon Thelora Reynold’s son, who is recuperating from surgery.

Also for Sister Cherrie Lee whose sister, Mrs Herma Glade, passed on August 6, 2021, in Canada.

Update: Sister Nicole Evans’ surgery is scheduled for Tuesday, August 17, 2021. Your continued fervent prayer is needed for the family.

Please also 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.

Issues Relating to Covid-19 Effective August 11-31, 2021

These are updated national measures on Covid-19 under The Disaster Risk Management Act – September 07, 2020.

For Worship Services: – Worship and Memorial services will be permitted with one person per 40 square feet, or 50 persons maximum, whichever is lower.

Curfew Updates: – From Monday to Friday the curfew starts at 7:00 PM and ends at 5:00 AM the following morning. On Saturdays, the curfew starts at 6:00 PM and ends at 5:00 AM. On Sundays, the curfew commences at 2:00 PM and ends at 5:00 AM the following morning.

For Funerals and Burials:

• Funeral Services are allowed with a maximum of thirty (30) mourners.
• Burials will now be permitted with a maximum of 30 persons.
• Burials may now take place from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Mondays to Fridays Only.

Persons 60 years and older, required to work from home and otherwise, must stay home until August 10th. Fully vaccinated persons are exempt. They are, however, permitted to leave home once per day for medical care, food, exercise and other essentials of life.

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.

Most importantly, 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.