The Church News for 7 February 2021

These are the Church News for 7 February 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.

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.

Youth Ministries Meeting

The Youth Department meets every Friday evening at 7:30pm via ZOOM. So please contact Sister Dionne Richards for the Link and join us.

Bible Studies

Our Bible Study series continues on February 10th, 2021. The theme for February is also “Hope in Times of Crises”. In addition, our presenter continues to be Reverend Ronald Webster. As usual, we start at 7:00 PM each Wednesday night on ZOOM. The link may be accessed here.

Information on how to join these Studies is 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

Reverend Mark Dawes is our speaker for the communion service today, February 7^th, 2021. We will also transmit our service live via ZOOM and YouTube. In addition, we will post it here on our website later in the afternoon.

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.

Women’s Fellowship Meeting

Our next meeting is on Saturday, February 13, 2021, at 9:30 AM via ZOOM. We will have a panel discussion on “Love, Relationships and Marriage”. Panellists include Elder Linley & Sister Diana Reynolds, Brother Everton & Sister Marlene McPherson, and Brother Roy & Deacon Hurga Reynolds. The moderator is Sister Charmaine Newsome.  Also, devotion will be led by Sister Pauline Thompson. All are invited. So please contact Sister Pauline Garvey for the Link.

Ash Wednesday Fasting and Prayer Service

On Ash Wednesday, February 17, 2021, we will have a Fasting and Prayer Service, starting at 9:00 AM. We will also commence a 21-Day Daniel Fast on the day.

Condolences

Our condolences to Elder Donald & Sister Jennifer Blake on the passing of Sister Jennifer’s mother, Ms. Verna Heap. She was 96 years old and passed away in England on February 5, 2021.

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

These are updated national measures on Covid-19 under The Disaster Risk Management Act – September 07, 2020.

Persons 65 years and older who 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 still 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.