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22nd July, 2008.
TO: ALL PASTORS, PARISH AND
CHURCH COUNCILS OF THE E.L.C.G
FROM:
PASTOR ERROL INSHANALLY – PRESIDENT OF THE
E.L.C.G.
SUBJECT:
NEWS CAPSULE II
FROM THE E.L.C.G.
Dear Co- Workers,
IN NOMINE JESU!!!
We are happy that
this format of News Capsule is providing a link around
the Parishes and through it we can see the Church in
microcosm at various forms of Ministry. We thank you for your kind remarks to see it coming regularly.
At this time, we are saddened
to learn that fire destroyed the LAW FIRM
of Attorney-at-law SANDRA KURTZIOUS who is the
Secretary of the E.L.C.G.
We express our concerns and
pledge our prayers for her and her family at the
grave losses incurred and trust that from the ashes the
Kurtzious Family will see God’s strong hands pointing
the way ahead.
We share with you a few
EVENTS going on at this time around the E.L.C.G:
(1).
TRANSFIGURATION PARISH BIDS FAREWELL TO THE
THAKURDYALS.
On Sunday, July 13th hundreds attended a
Thanksgiving Service at Bethel Lutheran
Church as Transfiguration
Parish paid tributes to Pastor Roy and Alice
Thakurdyal!!!
After a score of years, the curtain was
lowered on the Ministry of Pastor Roy and
Alice to Transfiguration Parish as they
prepare to leave Guyana.
Pastor Judy Mc Guire brought the Sermon for the
occasion.
The Executive Council represented by the Secretary – Ms.
Sandra Kurtzious and Committee Members – Mr. Samuel
Goolsarran and Mr. Dyanand Mohandatt.
The entire E.L.C.G has been ennobled by the
indefatigable labours of Pastor Roy and Alice Thakurdyal
and we wish them well on new beginnings in Ministry!!!
(2).
PASTOR JUDY MC GUIRE ON HOME ASSIGNMENT:
Pastor Judy Mc Guire, the Director of the
Christian Education Department and the Pastor (ag) of St
Michael Parish has returned home to do a three (3)
months assignment across the E.L.C.A.
During this time, she will be traveling across
the country to meet various Congregations and she will
also be giving various addresses on her work in Guyana.
She will return to the E.L.C.G. on the 21st
October 2008.
We wish Pastor Judy safe traveling in all her
work abroad!!!
(3).
MINISTERIAL STUDENT TO BE ORDAINED
The Ordination date for MS. DIANA LIVERPOOL has been
set for Sunday 27th July, 2008 at Ebenezer Lutheran Church
at 1:00 p.m.
This comes as a result of the Executive Council
having a meeting with Ms. Liverpool and is pleased with
her readiness for the Holy Ministry of Word and
Sacrament.
The entire Church is invited to share in the joy of
welcoming our newest Pastor!!!
At the Service, the Rev. Dr.
Winston Persaud – Professor of Systemic Theology at
Wartburg Theological Seminary will be the Guest
Preacher.
Interestingly Pastor Persaud baptized Diana Liverpool in
1982 or 1983 at
Hope Lutheran Church.
Transfiguration Parish has extended a
Parish Call to Ms. Diana Liverpool and she has
accepted that Call.
Her Installation will be held on August 10th,
2008 at 1:00 p.m in the Transfiguration Parish at Bethel
Lutheran
Church, Sheet Anchor
Village, Berbice.
(4).
OKLAHOMA YOUTHS ARRIVE AT ASCENSION PARISH
Some seventeen (17) Youths from Fellowship Lutheran
Church, Tulsa,
Oklahoma are presently in Guyana as guests
of the Ascension Lutheran Parish.
As part of the summer,
these Youth Mission Team is crossing borders for
Christ and building bridges of friendship and
understanding in teaching the Vacation Bible
School in the Ascension
Parish this year.
We wish them well
and hope that they get to see various places of local
interest to understand Guyana better
before they depart for home.
(5). 48 NOT OUT!! HAPPY
ANNIVERSARY!!!
The
women of Calvary Lutheran Parish have
a lot to be
proud about.
Their
E.L.C.W observed its
48th Anniversary at a special service on Sunday
July 3rd at 2:00 p.m.
We are happy to learn that a large gathering
turned up for the occasion and gifts were made to
long-standing members for their years of outstanding
service including Ms. Cecilia Bose.
Also the Redeemer
E.L.C.W. is now set to observe their 48th
anniversary as well.
Well done ladies at
Calvary and
Redeemer Parishes!!!!
(6).
ANNUAL CARICOM DAY RALLY (JULY 7th
2008) ST.
JAMES
Caricom Day Rally this year caused a big
splash on the Corentyne.
This was because the fifty-two women who had
gathered for what is now an annual feature of the
Berbice District around their theme: “WOMEN, SERVING
WITH GLADNESS” couldn’t stop talking about how
beautiful their host Church – St James was!!
Only a week before the entirely rebuilt structure
was dedicated to the Glory of God and when the Rally was
kept there – it was the first major meeting of the host
Church since the dedication.
We suspect the ladies will find excuse for
returning next year.
(7). ANNUAL YOUTH
CAMP
HELD IN JULY, 2008
The National Youth Commission deserves full
praise against great odds to spearhead two Youth Camps
for some one hundred and fifty (150) Youths at the Camp
and Retreat Centre in Skeldon, Corentyne.
The Camps were held amidst escalating costs but
the National Youth Commission worked energetically to
ensure that no camper was denied the opportunity to go
off to Camp because of finance.
A word of appreciation is
extended to the Rev. Dr. Winston Persaud who conducted
Bible Studies on the Camp
Theme
for the senior campers!!
(8). ST. STEPHEN CONGREGATION TO BE
REOPENED
A hard working group of
Concerned Lutherans, headed by Mr. Mohandatt
of Ebenezer Parish and Mr. Bactawer of
St Andrew Parish is pleased to announce that
the doors of St. Stephen Congregation will be
reopened for Worship on Sunday August 31st,
2008 at 1:00 p.m.
St. Stephen Congregation at Bush
Lot Farm is situated in the St Michael Parish on the
Corentyne about twenty five (25) miles from
New Amsterdam.
Two years ago, as the congregation dwindled to
two (2) remaining families, since the others had
migrated abroad, the Parish took a decision to close the
congregation with the remaining members worshipping in
the nearby congregations of St Luke at
Philippi.
However, some concerned Lutherans
rose to the challenge of doing some needed restoration
and have since gone out into the community to spread the
news of the re- opening of St. Stephen.
The response is fantastic and the people are
waiting eagerly to raise the ALLELUIA again!!!!
(9). MUSIC TEACHER -VICKY SALMON
SCORES A HAT TRICK…..
Under the auspices of
Fellowship Lutheran Church in
TULSA,
OKLAHOMA, Music Education
continues to be a major program in various Parishes
of the E.L.C.G.
For this summer, VICKY SALMON has returned for
the third (3rd)
time to
strengthen the musical skills of our youths in St.
Andrew, St. Matthew and Ascension Parishes in the
Demerara Region.
Vicky gives lessons in guitar and keyboard
training and also trains folks in singing.
We are pleased that Vicky is here and
that her students are having great fun learning and
improving their talents.
SOLI DEO
GLORIA!!!
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