The Church News for 22 November 2020
These are the Church News for 22 November 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.
November 22nd
Edward Etienne (o/s)
Barbara Kelly
Tarik Nassor
Racquel Robertson
Daena Sang
November 23rd
Joan Brown
Justin Gray
Jada Japp
November 24th
Norma Billings
Tanesha Johnson (o/s)
Angela Rose-Lee
Diane Sharp (o/s)
Silvena Whyte-Speid (o/s)
November 25th
No Listing
November 26th
No Listing
November 27th
Grace McDonald
Opal Pyke-Leair
Imani Scott
Hilma Watson
Dionne & Jeremy Richards – Anniversary
November 28th
Marc Blake
Ethan Cadogan
Joy Callendar
Joan Dunkley (o/s)
Rev. Jacob McLean
Barrel of Love – Christmas Baskets
It’s here once again, our annual Christmas Benevolent assistance to the needy in our fellowship. So we welcome your assistance in preparing Christmas baskets. Non-perishable food items, personal care items and chickens. Please speak with Sister Sonia Dean or the Church Office. Deadline for items: Dec 11, 2020.
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.
Sunday Service
Reverend Richard Beckford delivers the sermon this Sunday, November 22nd, “Missions Sunday”. We will also transmit our service live via ZOOM and YouTube. In addition, we will post it here on our website after.
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.
Bible Studies
Our Bible Studies for November 2020 continues on Wednesday at 7:00 PM via Zoom. In addition, Reverend Richard Beckford is the presenter.
“Revelations – End Times Matter” is the church’s focus for November, and the theme under discussion.
We share the information on how to join these Studies by email. We also post it in the various What’s App groups. So please invite family, friends and co-workers to join us and stay connected.
Youth Ministries Meeting
The Youth Department meets every Friday evening at 7:30pm via ZOOM. So please contact Sister Dionne Richards for the Link if you can join.
Our activity for Friday November 27, 2020 is …… Bible Quiz: Adults vs G. Y. M.
Condolences
To Deacon Arlene Burton and family on the passing of her father, Mr. Cecil Burton on Friday, November 20, 2020.
Also to Sister Sonia Dean and family on the passing of her mother on Friday, November 20, 2020.
Prayers
We have several members in need of our prayers. In addition, the GMC Annual Board Retreat 2020 is this weekend November 20–22, 2020. These are listed below.
- Sister Winsome Davies in the UK recovering from surgery.
- Mrs. Maureen Bourne-Linton in Florida, also recovering from surgery.
- Dr. Horatio Dunn, Medical Associates, Room 110 – Sister Heather Elrington’s father.
- The family of Pastor Edison Étienne (mother and two brothers’ in Florida with the Corona Virus).
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 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 now 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.