The Church News for 21 August 2022
The Church News for 21 August 2022 is distributed by the Grace Missionary 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.
August 21st
Nicole Burrell
John Lawford
Danielle Lewis
Gavin Logan
August 22nd
Athlene Hammond
Chad Nehemiah
Gail & Carl Nehemiah – Anniversary
August 23rd
Shaneil Fairclough (o/s)
Janice Grant-Brown
Carey Nicholas
Maya Rampair
Thelma & Sam (Rev) Green – Anniversary (o/s)
August 24th
Teddy Jones (Rev)
Riael Leair
August 25th
Jodi-Ann Beckles (o/s)
Donna McNaughton
Stanley Rampair
August 26th
Delores Clarke
August 27th
Sadie Duncan
Stephan Elrington
Wendel Guthrie
Kerry-Ann Johnson
Prayer Meeting and Bible Studies
We meet for our weekly Prayer Meeting session every Wednesday starting at 7:00 PM on ZOOM. This is followed by our Bible Study at 8:00 PM on ZOOM and YouTube. The presenter is our own Reverend Mark Dawes and he continues the focus on the topic of “Creation“.
Grace Youth Ministries (GYM) Meeting
The Youth Department will not hold any meetings during August but will resume on September 3, 2022. Look out for further announcements from them.
Sunday School
In-person Sunday School classes for all age groups take place from 8:00 AM – 8:55 AM. This is immediately before Worship Services.
(However, Covid containment protocols will be observed- Wearing of masks, Sanitization)
Sunday Service
We transmit our Worship Services from the Sanctuary each Sunday at 9:00 AM via ZOOM and live-stream on our YouTube Channel. The Speaker for this Sunday is Reverend Alston Henry.
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.
Membership and Baptism
We ask anyone desirous of Baptism or Membership, please indicate your interest to the Church Office or speak directly with Reverend Mark Dawes.
GMC Connect Card
The GMC Connect Card is available on our Membership Page and from members of our Team of Ushers. We invite you to complete and submit the card to help us to get to know you better. This will help us to provide the spiritual support you may need from time to time.
Other Announcements
The Thanksgiving Service for the life of Mr. Sydney Roomes, father of Elder John Roomes, will take place in Mandeville at the Ridgemount United Church on September 2, 2022, starting at 10:00 AM. Let us support the family with our prayers during this time.
We also continue to hold up in prayer others from our Church family who are grieving the loss of close family members:
- Brother Carl Nehemiah
- Sister Marlene McPherson
Do remember our brethren who are not well, or recuperating, at this time. Let us keep surrounding them with our prayers and words of encouragement:
- Reverend Garnett Roper
- Sister Yvonne Wright
- Elder Mary Clarke
Sister Paula Powell is asking for prayer as she travels to the USA today, 21 August 2022, with her son, Kareem, who will be pursuing graduate studies.
September is Evangelism Thrust month at GMC. Therefore, let us pray for God to speak through His servants who will deliver the Word and to all who will hear the gospel each Sunday.
Jamaica Theological Seminary Leadership Conference
The Jamaica Theological Seminary will host Leadership Conference 2022, September 5-9, 2022 under the theme “Effective Leadership for the 21st Century”.
A number of speakers, led by Dr. Jimmy Knott, Author, Conference Speaker, and Leadership Coach, will address various related topics.
To register for all sessions, please contact Jamaica Theological Seminary (JTS) at
876-619-1244 (*Ext. 302)
or
email: dawnpetgrave@jts.edu.jm.
The MCAJ invites the participation and support of Grace Missionary Church in the following events.
| Date: Online Week of Prayer and Prayer Walk | Date: Weekend Crusade |
| August 21 – 28, 2022 | August 26-28, 2022 |
Employment Opportunity
A Christian family is in need of a reliable housekeeper to work Mondays to Fridays and every other weekend. If you are interested in this opportunity, please call the Church Office for further details.
Prayers
Please continue to pray for God’s healing touch for our members who are at this time recuperating. Also, 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 during our time of isolation and separation.
Resumption of Church Activities
With the rescinding of the DRMA COVID-19 Containment Measures, plans are being made for a gradual resumption of other ministry activities in ‘face-to-face’ mode’. These will be guided by the Enforcement Measures under the Public Health Act. We will provide additional details as soon as we finalize the arrangements.
We continue to observe the following protocols for your safety and comfort:
- Hand Washing and Sanitization.
- Mask Wearing in enclosed spaces (highly recommended, but not mandated).
- Maintaining Physical distance (highly recommended, but not mandated).
- Remaining at home if you are feeling unwell.
Also, please remember to pay very close attention to the periodic updates and advisories issued by the Health Authorities.
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 6 feet physical distance. Also, let us keep in touch and encourage each other, especially during these very challenging times.
