The Church News for 29 August 2021
These are the Church News for 29 August 2021.
Have a blessed week ahead.
August’s Theme – “PURPOSE”
What Am I Here For – My S.H.A.P.E.
(Spiritual Gifts, Heart, Abilities, Personality, Experiences)
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 29th
David Daniels
Andrea Kerr (o/s)
John Leair
Annette Rampair
Jordan Williams
August 30th
Destiny Bennett
Granville Roy Newell
Virginia & Winston Muir – Anniversary
August 31st
Granville Bowerbank
Alana-Kay Morgan
Daniel Thaxter
Kayon White
Inez Wright-Elliott (o/s)
Marilyn & John Beckles – Anniversary
September 1st
Rachael Matthews-Dixon
Carl Henry
Kristen Kong
September 2nd
Georgia Beckford
Matthis Ettiene (o/s)
Beverley Mills (o/s)
Tommy Moodie
Akil Nassor
September 3rd
No Listing
September 4th
Violet Reynolds
September’s Theme – “STEWARDSHIP”
We are not our own, all that we have belongs to the Lord
(Our Time, Talents and Treasures)
Children’s Church
Children’s Church resumes this Saturday, September 4th, 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 also resumes this Friday, September 3rd, at 7:30 pm via ZOOM. So please contact Sister Dionne Richards for the Link and join us.
Bible Studies
Our Bible Study sessions are held every Wednesday, starting at 7:00 PM on ZOOM and 7:30 PM on YouTube. For the month of September, we focus on the theme – “Stewardship“. Also, Reverend Ronald Webster will lead the study on September 1st and 8th.
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
Elder Clinton Thompson is our speaker for Sunday, August 29th. Our service starts at 9:00 AM. Please note carefully, there will be no face-to-face services on August 22nd, 29th and September 5th. These will only be transmitted via ZOOM and 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.
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.
Issues Relating to Covid-19 Effective August 20 – September 5, 2021
These are updated national measures on Covid-19 under The Disaster Risk Management Act – September 07, 2020.
NO MOVEMENT DAYS
- Sunday, August 29, 2021 (Worship Services – 20 persons allowed with the requisite Authorization Form)
- Monday, August 30, 2021
- Tuesday, August 31, 2021
- Sunday September 5, 2021 (Worship Services – 20 persons allowed with the requisite Authorization Form)
Curfew Updates: – Mondays and Tuesdays are NO MOVEMENT DAYS. For Wednesdays to Fridays, the curfew starts at 7:00 PM and ends at 5:00 AM the following morning. On Saturdays, the curfew starts at 6:00 PM and ends at 5:00 AM.
Our church office will close at noon on Friday, September 3, 2021.
For Funerals and Burials:
- Funeral Services are not allowed August 25 – September 5, 2021.
- Burials will be permitted with a maximum of 15 persons.
- Burials may also take place from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Wednesdays to Fridays Only. The time allotted is 30 minutes only.
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.
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.
