May she rest in peace: We were saddened when we learnt last week of the death of our beloved Roma Creque-Hodge. Following a short bout of illness she succumbed to death in Barbados. May her soul rest in peace.
Friends hotline: Friends of the hotline will soon be launching its counselling services which will be available to youths throughout the Diocese. Applications are invited for volunteer counsellors. Interested persons should contact Ms. Leandra Lewis, Friends Hotline Coordinator, P.O. Box 23, Redcliffe Street, St. John’s, Antigua. (e-mail – friendshotline@outlook.com).
District committee metings: Members of the Good Shepherd District Committee are invited to a meeting at Good Shepherd Church on Wednesday 20th May at 5:30pm. Members of the St. James District will meet on Thursday 21st May at the St. James Church hall at 6:00pm.
Mothers’ union expresses gratitude: Members of the St. John’s Mothers’ Union express sincere gratitude to all who donated to their sumptuous breakfast for Mothers Day. Thanks are also extended to all who supported the breakfast. We know that you enjoyed it.
Welcome jaycees: We are pleased that members of the Antigua Jaycees are worshiping at St. Andrew today at the 8:00am service. We welcome you and extend best wishes as you continue to make invaluable contributions to the development of humankind.
Take-away dinner: The St. James District Committee invites everyone to its annual Whit Monday Dinner at St. James church hall, Cedar Grove on Monday 25th May 2015 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. Tickets are EC$ 20.00. Come and be filled. Proceeds in aid of church restoration.
food fair tickets: We are appealing to members to assist in the selling of tickets for the annual food fair. If every member sells five tickets we will reach our target in sales. Kindly note that there will be gate prizes, so do encourage your friends to buy a ticket. They may just be lucky.
Food fair planning meeting: A meeting of stall holders, assistants and volunteers will be held at the Deanery on Monday 18th May 2015 at 5:15pm. Kindly come and lend us your support as we continue to make plans for the Food Fair.
Food Handling Certification: All persons who will be helping to serve at the stalls at the Food Fair are reminded that they need to have valid food handling certificates. Those whose certificates have expired or who need to be certified are advised that courses are being held on Monday 18th and Tuesday 19th May 2015 at the Multi-Purpose Centre.
Fathers’ day breakfast: As part of their fund raising effort towards the restoration of the Cathedral of St. John, ACWA will host a breakfast at St. Andrew on Fathers Day – June 21. Tickets are now available at the cost of $10.00.
Trinity Sunday combined service: The Antigua Regional Council invites everyone to its Trinity Sunday combined service on Sunday 31st May 2015 at Splash, Fort James beginning at 8:30am. Persons are encouraged to bring a picnic lunch and stay for the after sessions. Games will be provided for the children. Collect your envelope.
Credit union: Help to make the Anglican Credit Union a reality. Sign up as a member, and later purchase a number of shares. The cost for membership is EC$100.00 and forms are available at the church or Deanery.
Activities for the week:
Sunday 17th – 7:00pm Evensong at Good Shepherd
Monday 18th – 4:00pm Confirmation class at St. James and the DWLCC
Tuesday 19th – 6:00am Matins and Mass at the DWLCC
Wednesday 20th – 12:30pm Mass – DWLCC
– 4:30pm Order of St. Luke – visits to the shut-in
– 4:45pm “Listen to Me” meeting – Deanery
Thursday 21st – 6:00am Matins and Mass – DWLCC
Friday 22nd – 6:00am Matins and Mass – DWLCC
– 5:00pm Baptism class.
Saturday 23rd – 7:00am Matins and Mass at the DWLCC
A bit of humour: One Sunday a student preacher was invited to a church in tobacco country. After his sermon in which he delivered a hellfire and brimstone message against the evils of tobacco, he was approached by the church treasurer. “You should know, this money comes from tobacco,” the man said, as he held out a check. The preacher glanced at the check, then took it, saying, “well, the devil had it long enough.”
Thought for the week:
- Never be ashamed to own you have been in the wrong: ‘tis but to say that you are wiser today than you were yesterday. (Jonathan Swift)
- If you cannot do great things, do small things in a great way. (Francis Gay)
Education corner: We continue our tips on How to strengthen any organization (by the Christophers) Tip #7
Promote spirit of teamwork: Any organization can be crippled when the membership splinters into uncooperative or hostile cliques. But there is always hope! Even one person, by fair-mindedness and objectivity, can bridge the gap between opposing sides. God will bless you if you draw members together into a working team. No matter how diverse their backgrounds, ideas and personal interests, there are usually some common grounds. And for those interested in the truth, discussion is always possible.
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