The Church News for 30 August 2020
These are the Church News for 30 August 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.
August 30th
Destiny Bennett
Granville Newell
Virginia & Winston Muir – Anniversary
August 31st
Granville Bowerbank
Alana-Kay Morgan
Duane Smith
Daniel Thaxter
Kayon White
Inez Wright-Elliott (o/s)
Marilyn & John Beckles – Anniversary (o/s)
September 1st
Rachael Dixon
Carl Henry
Kristen Kong
September 2nd
Georgia Beckford
Matthias Ettiene
Beverley Mills (o/s)
Tommy Moodie
Akil Nassor
September 3rd
No Listing
September 4th
Violet Reynolds
September 5th
Paeton Martin
Vivien Tucker
Sunday Service
Reverend Jacob McLean leads our Sanctuary service for August 30th at 8:00 AM. Our service will also be aired live via ZOOM and YouTube. In addition it will be here on our website.
Bible Studies
Our Bible Studies for September 2020 continue each Wednesday via Zoom at 7:00 PM. In addition, the presenter will continue to be Reverend Richard Beckford. The theme he will discuss is “Saved to Serve” as part of the month’s theme.
Information on how to join these Studies is shared by email. It is also posted in the various What’s App groups. So look out for this and stay connected.
Prayers
Our Brother George Gabiddon is in the UHWI on Ward 20. Please pray for him and his family at this time.
Also, continue to remember Sister Virginia Muir who was admitted to the UHWI. She is currently on Ward 9. Pray also for Brother Muir for strength during this challenging time.
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
Based on the Government’s regulations, Members and Adherents aged 75 years or more, and in good health, can now attend worship service. See Orders Below.
THE DISASTER RISK MANAGEMENT (ENFORCEMENT MEASURES) (NO. 11) ORDER, 2020.
- During the period from August 1, 2020, to September 30, 2020, notwithstanding sub-paragraph (3), a person who has attained the age of 75 years or more may leave the abode or place of residence referred to in subparagraph (3) for any purpose specified in the Third Schedule.
- In sub-paragraph (3), “necessities of life” include obtaining food, medical supplies or medical services, conducting financial transactions, overseeing the person’s place of business, attending a place of worship, and physical exercise.
So please remember to call and pray with one another. Also, keep safe, practice social distancing, wash hands and clean surfaces regularly.
Above all, given the issues associated with COVID-19, please pay very close attention to the periodic updates and advisories issued by the relevant authorities.