LID District Theme: “Trusting God Through Difficult Times: Transforming Obstacles into Opportunities”
CHRISTMAS PROGRAMME – EBENEZER
The Ebenezer Methodist Church will host its Christmas Programme this evening, Sunday, 12 December 2021 starting at 6:00 pm. A payment of $10.00 will get you in. Come and enjoy an evening of songs, poems, dance, and drama.
ZONAL CAROL/CANDLELIGHT SERVICES
Zonal Carol/Candlelight Services will take place next Sunday evening, 19 December 2021.
The Zone One Service for St. Johnston, Hope Chapel and Wesley congregations will be held at St. Johnston, commencing at 6:00 p.m.
The Zone Two Service for Challengers, Ebenezer, Phipps Memorial, and Immanuel congregations will be held at Challengers, commencing at 6:30 pm.
The Zone Three Service will be held at Tabernacle for St. Paul’s, K. G. Swanston, Cayon, and Tabernacle congregations, starting at 6.30 p.m.
It is suggested that red, red and white or red and black should be worn, if possible. Bring a candle to sing special Carols by candlelight.
EVENING OF MUSIC, SONG AND DANCE
All are invited to an evening of Music, Song and Dance at the Wesley Methodist Church on Tuesday, 21st December starting at 7:00 pm. Come and enjoy music by well-known artistes that would put you in the Christmas Spirit. The admission is only $20.00, children pay $5.00 at the door. Tickets are available at the Church Office or Harmony Christian Bookstore.
TRIAL SERVICE- BRO KEVINGTON PEMBERTON
All are invited to support Bro. Kevington Pemberton in his 2nd Trial Service which is part of his candidature for the Ministry. The Service takes place on Wednesday, 22 December 2021 at the Immanuel Methodist Church starting at 6:30 pm. All Covid-19 protocols will be observed.
CHRISTMAS CONCERT – ST JOHNSTON
ALL are invited to the St. Johnston Methodist Youth, Young Adults and Children’s Fellowship as they present “Christmas Joy”, on Sunday, 26 December 2021 starting at 4:30 pm. Tickets are $10.00, children pay $5.00 at the door. Come and be blessed.
CIRCUIT ORGAN RECITAL
Please note that the Circuit Organ Recital which was scheduled for 31 October 2021will now be held on 30 January, 2022. Stay tuned for further details.
CONGRATULATIONS AND CELEBRATIONS
We extend birthday and anniversary wishes to all who are celebrating this week. We remind and encourage you to offer thanks to Almighty God for his goodness and mercy throughout the years of your life.
We extend heartiest congratulations to Bro. Uriel Hensley (Phipps Memorial) on being awarded by the St. Kitts and Nevis Police and Fire Retirees Association for his over 37 years of service.
CONDOLENCES AND THANKSGIVING SERVICE
We pray that the peace of Christ will dwell with all who are mourning at this time including:
The family of the late Joseph Morgan, including his mother, Sis. Ellen Morgan (Phipps Memorial), and niece, Sis. Jacqueline Wyatt.
The Memorial Service for the life of the late Sis. Gloria Veira (Wesley) will be held on Monday, 20 December, 2021 at the Wesley Methodist Church, Seaton Street commencing at 5:30 pm.
CIRCUIT OFFICE
The Circuit Office is open Monday to Friday, from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm daily and can be reached via telephone numbers 465-2346/662-2885 or email, info@skmethodist.org. Tithes and offerings may also be received at the office during these hours. Contributions may also be made on-line, via the Circuit website, www.skmethodist.org.
HARMONY CHRISTIAN BOOKSTORE
Just arrived at Harmony Christian Bookstore are “Our Daily Bread” devotionals for 2022, Christmas Cards, and a wide variety of Christmas Gifts to suit everyone in the family. Also available are a wide variety of study materials and other Christian literature. So, hurry down and do your shopping early. Harmony Christian Bookstore is also open daily, Monday to Saturday, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. or call us at 466-1215.
METHODIST MEDIA
Methodist Media, the official communications arm of the Methodist Church St. Kitts Circuit, is available to provide services for upcoming circuit and congregational events.
If you would like to consult with the media team for your church event, please contact the church office and complete the Methodist Media request form.
We strongly recommend making your request at least 2 weeks prior to your event date. Note that you will be expected to meet with the media team at least twice prior to your event to ensure all needs are addressed and the media team has all the details needed to adequately support your event. Methodist Media looks forward to working with you.
LISTEN TO MRN:
Kindly note that the Service today, 05 December, is being broadcast from the Wesley Methodist Church. Log on to the Methodist Radio Network - St. Kitts Circuit, available via the Circuit website, www.skmethodist.org.
Kindly note that live Services are also carried on the following platforms:
St. Johnston: Face Book (St. Johnston’s Methodist Church)
Wesley: Face Book and You Tube (Wesley Methodist Church)
Immanuel: Face Book and You Tube (Immanuel Methodist Church)
RECEIPT OF NOTICES
Please note that notices for inclusion in the weekly “Notices, Reminders and Updates” are to be submitted by Thursday at 2 pm of each week via info@skmethodist.org.
Persons who desire to have the notices sent to them via email can subscribe via the Circuit website, www.skmethodist.org. The Notices can also be accessed via the website.
DO YOU KNOW…
That the third candle of Advent is called the “Shepard's Candle,” and is pink because rose is a liturgical color for joy?
DATES TO REMEMBER
DECEMBER 2021
12 Bible Lord’s Day
13 7:00 pm Preachers’ Fellowship Christmas Social, Old Road
14 5:00 pm Circuit R & D Meeting/Trust Corporation, Wesley Church Hall
19 Cradle Roll
Candlelight Services
25 Festival of the Nativity
SCRIPTURE READINGS FOR SUNDAY, 19 DECEMBER, 2021
Old Testament: Micah 5:2-5a
Canticle: Magnificat: Luke 1:46b-55 (VIP 559)
Epistle: Hebrews 10:5-10
The Gospel: Luke 1:39-45 (46-55)
PLEASE REMEMBER TO PRAY…
for our Nation, its leaders and all its resources and plans, in thanksgiving to Almighty God for his continued protection of our people and country, especially at this time as we go through the challenges of the COVID-19 Pandemic;
for the Connexional, District and Circuit Officers, Ministers, Leaders and other members of our Church throughout the Caribbean and the Americas;
PLEASE ALSO REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS…
those who are hospitalized including Sister Violet Carey (Wesley)
those who are sick, recuperating at home or otherwise being cared for, including, Sisters Carol Williams (St. Johnston), Ivy Mayers (Wesley), Majorie Wharton (Cayon); Louise Kelly (Wesley), Sheila Richardson (Hope), Brother Norman Wade (Wesley), and Rev'd Rosalind Morgan of the Montserrat Circuit];
those at the Cardin Home: [including Brothers Dudley Tyson, Derrick Marsham, Burnel Browne, Sisters Humie Lawrence, Jane Hickson, Patricia Ottley, Joycelyn Woodley, Sharon Pemberton, Helen Aponte, Beverly Phillip, Evelyn Phillip, Lilian Jones, Jacqueline Browne, Mildred Browne, Yvonne Matthew and Janet Maynard].
those in nursing homes: [including Sisters Margery Welsh, Cynthia Webbe, Mary Caines, Esther Jeffers, Oretha Isaac, Stephanie Lawrence and Lorraine Ottley; Brothers Calvin Taylor; Edmond Warner, Hugo Mullix and Alexis Knight];
those receiving medical attention overseas: [including Sisters Viola Grant (St. Johnston) and Caroline Caines (KGS)];
those who are pursuing studies overseas and online;
those who are incarcerated or in juvenile centers, and their families;
those tested Covid-19 positive and those in quarantine;
those who are shut-in, those in need and those who are experiencing the harsh realities of life, but who have no experience of Christ.