The Church News for 5 December 2021

These are the Church News for 5 December 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.

December 2021
Theme – “The Godhead”

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. For December we focus on the theme – “The Godhead“. Also, Reverend Richard Beckford is our presenter.

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

Our Worship Services each Sunday is aired at 9:00 a.m. via ZOOM and YouTube Channel. The speaker this Sunday is Reverend Mark Dawes.

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 gro.acm-cmg@retsambew. We greatly appreciate your feedback.

Funeral Annoucements

Our condolences to following members and their families.

• The funeral service for Jasmine Nicholson, sister of Elder Mary Clarke, will take place on Friday, December 10, 2021. This will be held at Stella Maris Church at 11.00 a.m.
• The viewing for Sister Hyacinth Richards takes place on Tuesday, December 7, 2021 from 1.00 PM to 3.00 PM at Roman’s Funeral Home. Also, online Tributes take place via ZOOM on Tuesday, December 7, 2021, at 6.00 PM. Meeting ID 997 0709 4404 and Passcode 962830. Finally, the funeral service takes place on Wednesday, December 8, 2021, at 10 AM. The livestream is on First Missionary Church’s YouTube Channel.

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.