The Church News for 2 May 2021
These are the Church News for 2 May 2021.
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.
May 2nd
Mark Crawford (o/s)
Richard Davis Sr. (o/s)
Evadnie McLean
Beverley & Alvin Lindo – Anniversary
May 3rd
Bobbi-Ann Bennett-Morris
Lorna Gooden
Stacy-Ann Zodge
May 4th
Sandra Fairclough (o/s)
Lilieth Francis
Abigail Henry
May 5th
Keitheth Wellington
May 6th
No Listing
May 7th
Jehan Johnson
Rajesh Zodge
May 8th
Dionne Richards
Chue-Ping Russell
Prunella Vassell
Vivienne Watson
Julian & Bernard Smothers – Anniversary
Children’s Church
Please remember we 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 meets every Friday evening at 7:30 pm via ZOOM. So please contact Sister Dionne Richards for the Link and join us.
Also, Friday, May 8th, 2021 is our Family Movie Night. So come on and join us!
Bible Studies
We celebrate the month of May as “Family Month”. Therefore, we will be embarking on a series of topics geared towards the family throughout the month. Therefore, on May 5th Mrs Loretta Sewell-Drummond will speak on the topic “Options for Entrepreneurship Ventures During The Pandemic“. We conduct our series on ZOOM and also stream live on our YouTube channel.
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 Mark Dawes is our speaker for Communion Sunday, May 2, starting at 9:00 AM. We also transmit this service 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
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.
Issues Relating to Covid-19
These are updated national measures on Covid-19 under The Disaster Risk Management Act – September 07, 2020.
For Worship Services: – Effective April 14, 2021 until May 4, 2021 worship services will be permitted with a maximum of 30 persons, including officiating clergy, worshippers and I.T. Personnel as required. The designated Authorized Form will no longer be required.
In Addition Weekend Curfews: – On Saturday, April 17, 24 and May 1, 2021, the curfew will commence at 4:00 pm. On Sunday, April 18, 25 and May 2, 2021, the curfew will commence at 2:00 pm.
For Funerals: – Funeral Services are PROHIBITED. Only burials are permitted. 10 Mourners are allowed at the burial with an additional 5 to include clergy, gravediggers and undertakers.
Persons 60 years and older who are required to work from home and otherwise, must stay home. 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.