The People’s Community Baptist Church
A Bible Based, Christ Centered & Kingdom Focused Ministry
Sunday, March 7, 2021 Dr. Haywood A. Robinson, III Pastor
Lord,
You Make All the Difference
Psalm 124
PRAYER LIST
Use this list to pray and to show your love and concern for the sick, shut-in, bereaved, or those merely in need of prayer. Names remain on the list for four weeks, after which the names are referred to the Prayer Covenant Group for continuous prayer. Please submit names to the Family Life Ministry office.
Thelma Bowes and Family Bernice Caliver and Family Damien Carter and Family Raphael and Linda Grant Emma Jarman and Family Earl Myers, Jr. and Family
Sharon Marable and Family Andrea Moody and Family
Darnell Myers and Family Isidor Robertson and Family Hazel Scofield and Family
Terry Smith Shirley Smithson-Martin and Family
John Thomas and Family Karen Williams
Margaret Williams and Family
Bereaved:
Sol Graham in the loss of his wife, Dorothy Graham. James Wyche in the loss of his brother, Alfred Wyche. Erlene Ellis in the loss of her mother, Mary East. Dannie Boone in the loss of his mother, Bertha Boone. Maurice Zigler in the loss of his aunt, Louise Penn Williams.
9:30 am-10:45 am Faith Pathways Series “Prophets Faithful to God’s Covenant” Unit 1: “Faithful Prophets” Lesson 1: “Following True Leaders” Deuteronomy 18:15-22 Deacon Joe Callender
Zoom invitation sent to students 9:45 am-10:45 am Pre-School/Kindergarten Faithweaver Now Jesus Teachers About Commitment
Mark 8:31-38
Sis. Angela Cooper, Sis. Lisa Harris
Zoom invitation to be sent to parents Understanding the Bible--
When the Growing Gets Tough Study of I & II Peter
Lesson 1: “The Salvation of Our Souls”
1 Peter 1:1-12 Deacon Harold Peaks
Zoom invitation sent to participants
Bible Studies for Life Study 1: “Essentials of Christianity”
Session 1: “The Nature of God” John 14:8-11, 16-20, 23-26 Bro. Dennis Powell Zoom invitation sent to participants
10:00 am-10:45 am Upper Elementary Grades 3-5
Faithweaver Now
“Jesus Teaches About Commitment” Mark 8:31-38
Sis Marlene Bailey, Sis Shawntel Chin, Sis. Gail Miller-Myers Zoom invitation sent to participants
1:00 pm-1:30 pm
1:30 pm-2:30 pm Women’s Study Group Better: A Study of Hebrews by Jen Wilkin Week Six: “Better Hope and Covenant” Hebrews 7-8 Deaconess Sharon Rodgers Zoom invitation sent to participants
Middle School (Grades 6-8) N.E.X.T. Church
High School (Grades 9-12) N.E.X.T. Church
To learn more, go to
www.tpcbc.org
PICK UP YOUR COMMUNION
Saturday, March 6 10 am-2 pm
Sunday, March 7
10 am-11 am
Visit montgomerycountymd.gov/covid19-reopening for Latest Updates
Excerpts of A Message from County Executive Marc Elrich March 4, 2021
Friday, March 5, marked one year since the first cases of Covid-19 were identified in Montgomery County. Since then, we have lost almost 1,400 County residents to this virus; we deeply mourn those losses. I also want to acknowledge the deep pain that so many of us have felt in this past year. We will not forget our loved ones and the loss. None of us could have imagined the events of this past year—it has been extraordinarily difficult and we are all ready to move past it. The light at the end of the tunnel is visible. We have now offered vaccine appointments to everyone 75 or older who has preregistered on our website. More than 70 percent of our 75 and older population has received at least one dose. We will continue to vaccinate this group while we move to vaccinate other eligible people. We have now begun offering appointments to people who are 65-74. More than 35 percent of residents in this category have already been vaccinated. Additionally, many of our teachers—both at Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) and private schools—have already been vaccinated. We have been working with our hospital partners and very much appreciate their cooperation in this effort. MCPS has begun returning to some in-person learning. Our staff, especially our public health officer, Travis Gayles, and our director of the Office of Emergency Management, Earl Stoddard, have been working with the school administration to advise them on their preparations and activities. The school system has posted its reopening information at https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/reopening/. The other good news this week was that the FDA has approved a third vaccine produced by Johnson & Johnson. The County health department is receiving 1,600 doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine this week, in addition to the 4,500 weekly first doses of Moderna vaccines we receive (the County health department does not receive Pfizer vaccines—those go to some of the private providers). At our Wednesday press briefing, Dr. Gayles discussed the new vaccine. You can hear his thoughts at https://youtu.be/kQwjMAhw0wQ?t=877. We are hopeful that in the coming weeks and months, the Federal government will send states more vaccines, and in turn, Maryland will distribute more to us. We are preparing to dramatically increase our capacity so that when the doses arrive, we will be ready. We will continue to get vaccines into arms as quickly as they arrive. To help us move that process efficiently, please be sure to preregister with the County if you are in any of the eligible groups. Everyone will get a vaccine, but it may take some time. We are as organized as is possible, given the generally chaotic distribution of the vaccines from the State and Federal governments. I am hopeful that our Federal and State partners are working on a better distribution system. While our case rate of transmission continues to be high, it is much, much better than it has been. Essential to keeping that line in the graph headed down is maintaining physical distance, frequent hand washing and mask wearing—even if you have been vaccinated. Also, please refrain from travelling and large gatherings during spring break, Easter and Passover. It is tempting, I know, but we are making true progress. Let’s not reverse it. I continue to be grateful for your continued understanding and work to get us through this. We will get through this—together.
