LID District Theme: “Trusting God in Difficult Times: Transforming Obstacles into Opportunities”
2023 HURRICANE SEASON
Please continue to keep abreast of local storm information as issued by the Government Met Office and the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), as we continue to be vigilant regarding the hurricane season.
FAREWELL AND APPRECIATION SERVICE
A Farewell and Appreciation Service for Revs. Mark and Stacia Christmas and Rev. Andrine Joseph, and their families will be held at the Wesley Methodist Church, Seaton Street, today, Sunday,30 July 2023 commencing at 5:00 p.m. All are invited.
ANNUAL LEAVE
Please note that Revs. Mark and Stacia Christmas will be on annual leave from 7 to 31 August 2023.
Please note that Rev. Tyrone Hunkins will also be on annual leave from 7 to 31 August 2023.
We pray that it will be a time of rest and renewal for them all.
EXPRESSIONS OF THANKS
The Director and Staff of the St. Kitts Circuit Music Camp express its profound thanks and appreciation to parents, sponsors, helpers, and congregations for making 2023 Music Camp and Recital a reality. We trust the musical experiences gained can be harnessed in our various congregations. We look forward to your continued dedication to this ministry.
The St. Kitts Circuit Mission and Evangelism Committee expresses its sincere thanks and appreciation to all congregations, the Circuit Praise Team, Media Team, organists, counsellors and, all who in any way helped to bring its plans to fruition. The Committee trusts we have all decided to refocus on Christ while He recreates and refashions us for His work. Kindly note that the Follow-up session for "New Converts etc." has been deferred until the next quarter.
SAVE THE DATE
The MCCA Men's Commission of the St. Kitts Circuit announces its Annual Health and Wellness Walk and Breakfast. This event will take place on Saturday, 26 August 2023. The Walk will commence at 5:30 am from the Ebenezer Methodist Church Grounds and end at the Immanuel Methodist Church Hall where Breakfast will be served. The cost of the Breakfast is $20:00. Please plan to participate.
LID DEVOTIONALS VIA WHATSAPP
This week’s Devotionals will be conducted by the Guadeloupe Mission.
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.
CONDOLENCES, THANKSGIVING SERVICES
We pray that the peace of Christ will dwell with all who are mourning at this time including:
The family of the late Sis. Keisha Williams (Phipps Memorial), including her mother, Sis. Wilhelmina Williams and son, Tyrese;
ST CHRISTOPHER OUTREACH CENTER
Kindly note that volunteerism is encouraged at the Outreach Center as each Communion is rotated weekly. The Anglican Communion is responsible for the week of 31 July – 4 August 2023. Persons desiring to volunteer at the Outreach Center, Irish Town Bay Road, can give their names to the Circuit Office.
SCRIPTURE READINGS FOR SUNDAY, 06 August 2023
Tenth Lord’s Day after Pentecost
Old Testament: Genesis 32: 22-31
Responsive Reading: Psalm 17:1-7, 15 [VIP 576]
Epistle: Romans 9: 1-5
The Gospel: Matthew 14: 13-21
DO YOU KNOW
That the parables and language of Jesus, emphasized the call to fruitfulness, particularly for the kingdom of God/heaven?
DATES TO REMEMBER
JULY 2023 - Stewardship Month
27-31 WFMUCW-Caribbean Regional Seminar, Jamaica
30 5:00 pm Farewell Service for Rev’ds Mark and Stacia Christmas and
Andrine Joseph, and their families, Wesley
31 July-4 August Vacation Bible School, Tabernacle
AUGUST 2023
01 Emancipation Day
CIRCUIT OFFICE
The Circuit Office is open Monday to Friday, from 8:30 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
The Management of the Harmony Christian Bookstore is seeking volunteers. Interested persons are invited to call the Circuit Office for further details.The Harmony Christian Bookstore is open Monday to Saturday, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. or call us at 466-1215.
LISTEN TO MRN:
Kindly note that the Service today, 30 July, 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. Please remember to “like” the Face Book pages and/or subscribe to the You Tube channels:
St. Johnston: Face Book (St. Johnston’s Methodist Church)
Wesley: Face Book and You Tube (Wesley Methodist Church – St. Kitts);
Immanuel: Face Book and You Tube (Immanuel Methodist Church St. Kitts)
Tabernacle: Face Book (Tabernacle Methodist Church St. Kitts)
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.
LID WEBSITE: www.lidmethodist.org
MCCA WEBSITE: www.mccaconference.org
PLEASE REMEMBER TO PRAY…
For our Nation’s leaders and all its resources and plans, in thanksgiving to Almighty God for his continued protection of our people and country;
World Peace;
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;
those who are sick, recuperating at home or otherwise being cared for including Rev’ds. Yvonne Nibbs-Flores (BVI); and Rosalind Morgan (Montserrat);
those at the Cardin Home: [including Brothers Michael Berkley, Derrick Marsham, Burnel Browne,Sisters Doreen Cable, Humie Lawrence, Patricia Ottley, Joycelyn Woodley, Beverly Phillip, Evelyn Phillip, Lilian Jones, Jacqueline Browne, Mildred Browne, and Yvonne Matthew].
those in nursing homes: [including Sisters Marian Browne, Persephonie Pyke, Jean Thomas, Carmen Mills-Richards, Ruth Rogers, Marlene Liburd, Cynthia Webbe, Mary Caines, Oretha Isaac, and Lorraine Ottley; Brothers Calvin Taylor; Edmond Warner, and Hugo Mullix];
those receiving medical attention overseas: [including Sis. Caroline Caines (KGS)];
those who are pursuing studies overseas and online;
those who are incarcerated or in juvenile centers, and their families;
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.
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