NEWS & CALENDAR OF EVENTS
NEWS & UPCOMING EVENTS
CLASS MEETING
The members of Class 10 are invited to a class get together (meeting) on Saturday 4th of November from 10:00 a.m.- 11:15 a.m. in the Providence Annex.
MEN’S FELLOWSHIP MEETING
The Bethel Men’s Fellowship is extending an open invitation to all men in the Bethel Circuit to attend their fellowship meetings for the remainder of the year.
These meetings are scheduled for Monday November 6 and 20, and December 4 and 18, 2023.
Kindly note that the fellowship meeting which is scheduled for Monday December 18, will assume the format of an Invocation and Christmas Social.
All Fellowship Meetings are held in the Donald Henry Auditorium at Bethel and commence at 5:15 p.m.
YOUNG ADULTS BIBLE STUDY
On Thursday November 9 2023 at 6:00 p.m. is our first quarterly Young Adults Bible Study on the How to Study the Bible.
Join us as we dive into strategies to learn more about God’s Word.
The Zoom link will be shared shortly.
STUDY TIMETABLES
The Bethel Circuit Organizations and Education Committee will be offering study timetables for secondary school students who are experiencing challenges with balancing their academics and other activities.
Should there be students who are desirous of this ministry, their parents are encouraged to make contact with Sis. Natalie Phillips via mobile at 234-0750.
FREE TUTORIALS
The Bethel Circuit Organizations & Education Committee in partnership with a secondary school in Barbados is once again offering tutoring free of cost to students who are experiencing academic challenges in various subject areas in Forms 1-5 of secondary school.
Kindly note that the students who tutor are in the Sixth Form cohort.
The tutoring can be arranged either in person or virtually. Students who are interested in participating in such sessions, their parents can contact Sis. Natalie Phillips via phone at 234-0750.
CIRCUIT ANNUAL CONCERT (POSTPONED)
Mark Your Calendar!
IT’S HERE AGAIN!!!!!
The Bethel Circuit will be hosting The Gift of Music under the theme” Celebrating our Culture, supporting our communities” on Sunday November 19, 2023, at the Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Centre at 5:30 p.m. The cost of tickets is $40.00.
Members are asked to note that tickets will be available at the Bethel Circuit Office and online at www.ticketlinz.com.
Additionally persons can use this Ticket Reservation List to ascertain the number of tickets that members desire to secure from each Congregation in the Circuit. The Congregational Stewards in each Congregation are asked to kindly obtain this information and submit to Sis. Natalie Phillips by Friday, November 3, 2023 via email at natsuze28@gmail.com
Members are encouraged to support this event and purchase tickets for family and friends!!! You can reserve your ticket by placing your orders with any Congregational Steward before Friday November 3, 2023.
ONLINE TRAINING COURSES
The South Caribbean District of the MCCA Methodist Training Institute (MTI) will be offering a myriad of online courses.
The cost of each course is USD$140.00 and all members are encouraged to review the Brochure and prayerfully consider registering for one or more of the Courses. The academic year will comprise of two semesters.
Kindly note that the Methodist Training Institute will be offering the following courses in Semester 2 which starts on January 8 2024 and ends on March 25 2024:
Old Testament Studies,
Introduction to Basic Counseling
Youth Ministries,
Introduction to Christian Spirituality
Technology for Effective Ministry.
All completed registration forms should be submitted to mti@methodistscd.org.
Click here to access the official brochure.
Click here to access the application form.
Click here to access the banking details for the Methodist Training Institute.
Click here to access the timetable for Semester 1 courses.
MUSIC MINISTRY
Persons are invited, especially men and young people who would like to join the Ministry of Music, to give their names to any Congregational Steward. We also encourage children of any age to join so that later a Junior Choir may be formed. “Come and let us make a joyful noise unto the Lord.”
SUNLIGHT BIBLE STUDY
On Thursday April 20, 2023 Sunlight Bible Study resumed at the Providence Methodist Church. Rev. Pearson Blackman will facilitate these sessions every Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 (noon).
PRAYER FELLOWSHIP
Prayer Fellowship at the Providence Methodist Church has resumed and occurs each Saturday at the chapel from 8am.
PEER TUTORING / MENTORSHIP
Members are asked to note that the Bethel Circuit Organizations & Education Committee in partnership with a Secondary School in Barbados will be offering peer tutoring/mentorship for students who are enrolled in Secondary Schools (First Form to Fifth Form Students) and who are experiencing academic challenges in a specific subject area.
The peer tutoring will be facilitated by Lower 6th and Upper 6 Students who have volunteered to assist students who might be experiencing challenges academically. The programme is pro bono (free of cost) and will be coordinated virtually once per week, based on the availability of each individual.
Should there be any parents who are desirous of seizing this opportunity, you are encouraged to make contact with Sis. Natalie Phillips via mobile at 234-0750.
STUDY TIMETABLE / TIME MANAGEMENT SCHEDULING
The Bethel Circuit Organizations & Education Committee will be offering Study Timetables/Time Management Schedules to students who are challenged with organizing assignments/homework/School Based Assessments.
Should there be any parents who are desirous of having this document crafted for their children, you are encouraged to make contact with Sis. Natalie Phillips via email at natsuze28@gmail.com or via mobile at 234-0750 to organize accordingly.
BIBLE STUDY & PRAYER FELLOWSHIP
Please note that the weekly Circuit Bible Study & Circuit Prayer Meeting sessions have resumed via the Zoom platform.
Meeting Info for Bible Study: Tuesdays @ 7:30pm
Meeting Id: 875 6817 4271; Passcode: 074642.
Meeting Info For Prayer Fellowship: Thursdays @ 7:30pm
Meeting ID: 858 3350 7159; Passcode: 124990.
CHURCH WHATSAPP GROUP
AS PART OF THE OUTREACH AND DISCIPLING plan for Church to keep in closer contact with one another, members are being invited to become part of a WhatsApp Church Group. Therefore, members are being encouraged to submit their cell phone numbers to either Sis. Susanna Holder, Sis. Ruby Best or Bro. Patrick Welch. It will also contribute to the membership database of the Church.
TELEPHONE ASSISTED EVANGELISM
This is a reminder to all those who are interested in Telephone Assisted Evangelism: Please use this time to share that Jesus Christ is the real reason for the Christmas season. Remember Jesus is counting on us. For further information you may contact Sis Evelyn McCollin. Phone 271-8519; Email- emccollin@gmail.com.
BUILDING FUND COLLECTION
A Building Fund Collection will be taken every 4th Sunday monthly.
COVID-19 PROTOCOLS WHILE ATTENDING WORSHIP
ALL PERSONS ATTENDING WORSHIP are reminded that the following Government of Barbados protocols must be adhered to:
– Have their hands sanitized
– Wear a mask to cover your Mouth and Nose.
– Place tithes and offerings in the baskets on arrival.
– Maintain physical distancing of 3 feet between each worshipper. However, families can sit together.
– Hymnals and Bibles should be brought from home.
– Those at the sanctuary will not be available
– There is to be NO congregating before or after worship.
– Have their hands sanitized
– Wear a mask to cover your Mouth and Nose.
– Place tithes and offerings in the baskets on arrival.
– Maintain physical distancing of 3 feet between each worshipper. However, families can sit together.
– Hymnals and Bibles should be brought from home.
– Those at the sanctuary will not be available
– There is to be NO congregating before or after worship.
REV. RICHARDS INDUCTED
THE SOUTH CARIBBEAN DISTRICT CONFERENCE 2018 has elected Rev. Derick A. Richards as President/Bishop of the District effective September 1, 2018. He will serve for the triennium 2018-2021.
Rev. Richards was inducted on the 26th August 2018 at a service at the James Street Methodist Church, Barbados.
WELCOME GABRIELLA & JASMINE!
Twin sisters Gabriella and Jasmine became the newest members of the Providence congregation during the Sacrament of Holy Baptism on the 27th May 2018.
WELCOME KAYLA WEBB!
During the Sacrament of Holy Baptism on the 28th January 2018, the congregation welcomed little Kayla Webb.
ORDAINED!
On behalf of the congregation at Providence congratulations are extended to our Minister Capt. Rev Al Walcott who was ordained in St. Vincent on Thursday 18 January 2018. You are encouraged to remember him and his family in your prayers
ANNEX REDEDICATION
The Providence Church Annex was rededicated on December 31st, 2017 during a short ceremony that was led by Rev. Al Walcott. The annex now boasts of improved facilities and will be utilised as we continue our recovery efforts from the loss of the auditorium.