The Church News for 20 December 2020

These are the Church News for 20 December 2020.
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.

Activities for December 2020

• Sunday, December 20^th – Virtual Christmas Production at 6:00pm via ZOOM and YouTube.
• Wednesday, December 23^rd – Reflections – Testimonies of Praise, Songs and Readings led by our Worship & Music Dept.
• Friday, December 25^th – Christmas Morning Service at 7:00am.
• No activity on Wednesday December 30^th
• Thursday, December 31^st – New Year’s Eve Service at 7:00pm.

Children’s Church

Please remember that Children’s Church is held 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 7:30pm via ZOOM. So please contact Sister Dionne Richards for the Link and join us.

Bible Studies

Our Worship Department Team will also lead our Bible Studies for December 23^rd, 2020. The theme – “Reflections – Testimonies of Praise, Songs and Readings”.
We share the information on how to join these sessions on Zoom by email. We also post it in the various Whatsapp groups. So please invite family, friends and co-workers to join us and stay connected.

Sunday Service

Reverend Michael Smellie is our speaker for the sermon today, December 20^th, 2020. We will also transmit our service live via ZOOM and YouTube. In addition, we will post it here on our website after.

Also, our Virtual Christmas Production will be aired this Sunday evening at 6:00pm 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 pray for the following persons:

• Mr. Nathan Brown (Sister Roselina Brown’s brother) in St. Elizabeth. He is not well.
• Mr. Norman Grant (Sister Juanica Grant’s husband) fell and is now hospitalized at KPH.

Finally, remember 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.

Persons 65 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 – which include attending a worship service.

Also, Worship Services may continue to be held within the existing guidelines. There must be temperature checks, sanitization, and the MANDATORY wearing of masks during services.

We are still in the community transmission phase of the COVID-19 pandemic. So please remember to pay very close attention to the periodic updates and advisories issued by the relevant authorities.

Therefore, 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.