The Church News for 20 February 2022

This is the Church News for 20 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.

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.

Prayer Meeting and Bible Studies

Our weekly Prayer Meeting session every Wednesday starts at 7:00 PM on ZOOM and Our Bible Study session follows at 8:00 PM on ZOOM and 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 for Men’s 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

Brother Roosevelt Thompson passed away on February 14, 2021 after a period of illness. So please offer your prayerful support to his family, as they grieve. His son Devon can be reached at 876-414-6836.

Also, Sister Madge Nicholson (Jen), sister to Brother Jimmy and one of our family members at the Bethsalem Home, has been admitted to the University Hospital. Please remember her in prayer at this time.

Continue to pray for Sisters Valerie Smellie and Iris Lawrence as they continue to recuperate at this time.

Finally, The MCAJ invites the participation and support of Grace Missionary 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.

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 Containment 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 11:00 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, Weddings are allowed with a maximum of 100 persons, and church attendance is limited by building size. 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.