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Washington Pulse 
An Official Weekly Bulletin from the Communication Department of the Washington Gardens SDA Church
Sabbath, March 14, 2020
HAPPY SABBATH
Youth Week of Prayer begins today and the first reading will be done by our AY Director, Sis Alexia Graham.  The service will be streamed live on Facebook @11:00am for the benefit of those persons who will not be in attendance.
Click to Download Week of Prayer Readings.

Churchgoers Should Practise Social Distancing

Ministers, pastors and church leaders are being advised to encourage churchgoers to practise social distancing, in order to prevent the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19)

Principal Medical Officer, National Epidemiologist, Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dr. Karen Webster-Kerr, told JIS News that pastors should inform their congregation about the need to practise social distancing, which keeps people from interacting closely or frequently enough to spread an infectious disease.

“We would recommend that persons keep a safe distance, at least one metre (three feet between yourself and anyone), especially if you are not from the same household,” she said.

Dr. Webster-Kerr is also recommending that persons avoid touching their eyes, nose and mouth.

“If you are coughing or having any respiratory symptoms, then you really shouldn’t be at church... READ MORE.
From the Pastor's Desk
My Dear Church Family,
Kindly observe the following Church Protocols as it relates to the COVID-19 Crisis.
  1. Members, the elderly and visitors with any health issues should stay home and where possible watch the services online.
  2. Members and visitors traveling from overseas should stay home for at least 14 days.
  3. No Church lunch will be served until further notice.
  4. Our Church clean-up and sanitation day is still on for Sunday, March 15, 2020.
  5. Our Deacons, Deacons and Ushers should wear gloves and there will be no shaking of hands and/or hugging.
  6. All community funerals and other large gatherings are cancelled.
  7. Church should end at 12.30pm today.
  8. We will look at cancelling  AY and Sunday evening services or doing creative online services in place of them.
  9. An emergency committee has been set up headed by Elder Marston Thomas. 
  10.  Practice good hygiene as recommended by the Ministry of Health and Wellness  and read the protocol messages from the Jamaica Union and the East Jamaica Conference.
Most importantly Brethren please continue to pray without ceasing. This is not a time to be afraid, it is an opportunity to speak love, comfort and hope to our brothers and sisters and the community.  Remember, we serve a mighty God.  Thank you and may God bless you.
~Pastor Christopher S. Atkinson~
WGSDA Global Youth Day activities have been cancelled as a result of the Coronovirus (COVID-19). 
Visit our Facebook Page to watch a recap of our International Women's Day of Prayer held last Sabbath, March 7,2020.
Click to View photo highlights of the Gemini Pathfinder's Induction and Investiture Service held last Sabbath.

TODAY:             Youth Week of Prayer Begins
TODAY:             Emergency Board Meeting
March 15:         Church Work Day
March 14-21:    Youth Week of Prayer
March 28:         Community Guest Day
All able-bodied members are being encouraged to participate in the general cleaning up and sanitation of the church tomorrow, Sunday, March 15, 2020 starting at 7:00am.
All persons interested in being certified in First Aid and CPR can contact Sis Edris Lewis by March 21, 2020.  The Training will be held at the East Jamaica Conference.
Divine Service Speaker:
Sis Alexia Graham
Click  to Review Lesson 11: "From Battle to Victory" - Q1 2020 
Elders on Duty
Lorna Fowler
Derrick Richards

 

COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Sis Ionie Ramsay-Nelson & Family
Sis Paulette Chantelope & Family
The Family of Bro. Robert Johnson
Bro Roger Davis & Family
Sis Millicent Carby

Sis Hyacinth Roper

Bro. Fitzroy Shaw

Sis Jasmin Simms

Sis Lorna Fowler & Family
Sis Marie Taylor & Family
The Family of Elder Patrick Barrett
Sis Lorraine Brown & Family

Sis Yvette Mundy White & Family
Sis Olive Deans & Family
Bro Devon Robinson & Family
The Townsend Family
Sis Adriana Johnson & Family

Celebrants March 8-14
8th Karen Stewart, Antino Greenwood
9th Michael Grant, Claudette Brown
11th Marlon Nolan, Cretonne Wright
12th C. Hamilton, Shirley Richards, Onne Parke
13th Fitzroy Shaw, Clement Scott, Jeneil Scott
14th Derrick Richards, Alton Harvey
 
HEALTH NUGGET
It is a positive duty to resist melancholy, discontented
thoughts and feelings, as much as it is a duty to pray.
(Ministry of Healing)
Call the Ministry of Health and Wellness if you have any concerns about COVID-19.
All board members are being reminded of the Emergency Board Meeting at 9:00am today.  Please be on time.
There will be no Bible Class today as Services will be suspended after Divine Service.
There will be no AY Service this Afternoon. 
There will be no club meetings for the next two (2) Sundays, March 15th and 29th as all club activities have been put on hold until further notice. 
For all Conference Updates and Activities, Click to Read the latest EJC Advisory.
Click to Watch EJC January 2020 News Recap
The EJC Music Ministry has advised that ALL Choir Rehearsals have been suspended until further notice.
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