The Church News for 21 November 2021
These are the Church News for 21 November 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.
November 21st
Jessica Shaw (o/s)
Joy Ukoko-Mannings (o/s)
Anne & Leighton Logan – Anniversary
November 22nd
Edward Etienne (o/s)
Barbara Kelly
Tarik Nassor
Racquel Robertson
Daena Sang
November 23rd
Joan Brown
Justin Grey
Jada Japp
November 24th
Norma Billings
Tanesha Johnson
Angela Rose Lee
Diane Sharpe (o/s)
Silvena Whyte-Speid (o/s)
November 25th
David Grindley
November 26th
No Listing
November 27th
Grace McDonald
Opal Pyke-Leair
Imani Scott
Hilma Watson
Dionne & Jeremy Richards – Anniversary
November is Youth Month
Theme – “Responsibility of the Youth in Christ”
(1 Timothy 4:12)
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.
Bible Studies
Bible Study sessions are held every Wednesday, starting at 7:00 PM on ZOOM and 7:30 PM on YouTube. As November is Youth Month, we focus on the theme – “Responsibility of the Youth in Christ“. Reverend Richard Beckford leads for the 24th.
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
Brothers Nackeemi Smith and Romeo Elliott are our speakers for Sunday, November 24th. Oshane Mais participates in the “Praise and Worship” session. Weekly services start at 9:00 AM. We also share these via ZOOM and stream them on our YouTube Channel.
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
Additional Youth Month Activities
November 26th – GYM Movie NIght
November 28th – NYM National Youth Convention
Evenings of Prayer, Praise and Testimonies
Join our Evenings of Prayer, Praise and Testimony via ZOOM on November 21st. Our Prayer Coordinator, Deacon Arlene Burton, will be in charge.
Condolences
Condolences to Sister Neitia Walker and her family on the passing of her brother, Headley Walker, in the USA. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
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.
Updated Measures Relating to Covid-19 Effective November 18 – December 10, 2021
The following are updated national measures on Covid-19 under The Disaster Risk Management Act – September 07, 2020.
Curfew Updates
The nightly curfews start at 9:00 PM and end at 5:00 AM the following morning. There are no “No Movement Days“.
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, Worship Services and Weddings are allowed with a maximum of 100 persons. So please register with the Church Office to reserve your space.
Persons 60 years and older, required to work from home and otherwise, must stay home (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.
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.