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Sunday, July 19, 2020 Dr. Haywood A. Robinson, III Pastor
Lord, We Want to See You
John 12:21
The People’s Community Baptist Church
A Bible Based, Christ Centered & Kingdom Focused Ministry
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.
Rita Askew and Family Mary Blanchard Bernice Caliver Nelson Carter Patricia Chew
Min. Cynethea Cunningham Min. Tim Heigh Arthur Jackson
Floyd Jones and Family Ava Joubert and Family
Amos Keunmoe and Family
Connie Kinder and Family Nolan Lewis
Jodie McGregor and Family Betsy Parker and Family
Tonya Stewart and Family Derrick Stone Sandra Taylor John Thomas
Cheryl Washington and Family Min. Robert Williams
Bereaved:
Vernell McKnight in the loss of her niece, Laverne Cuthberson. Freida Hunter in the loss of her mother, Vera Hunter.
SUNDAY SCHOOL 9:30 am-10:45 am Comprehensive Bible Study-Faith Pathways Faith Series-Unit 2: Wisdom in the Gospels Lesson 7: “Widsom that Astounds and Offends” Mark 6:1-6, 7:1-23 2:39-52, Ecclesiastes 3:1, 7b Bro. Tim Mitchell Zoom invitation sent to participants 9:45 am-10:45 am Pre-School Faithweaver Sis. Angela Cooper, Sis. Lisa Harris Zoom invitation to be sent to parents Understanding the Bible Lesson 7: “God’s Law Carved on the Heart”
Jeremiah 25-33
Deacon Harold Peaks Zoom invitation sent to participants
Bible Studies for Life Living with Hope in a Broken World Session 5: “The Joy Arising from Our Hope”
1 Peter 4:1-2, 12-19 Bro. Dennis Powell
10:00 am-10:30 am Primary/Upper Elementary (Grades 1-5)
Lesson 6: “Josiah Promises to Follow the Lord” II Chronicles 34 Sis. Marlene Bailey, Sis. Shawntel Chin, Sis. Gail Miller-Myers Zoom invitation to be sent to parents
Middle School (Grades 6-8) Faith Pathway Series “Many Faces of Wisdom” Deacon Carroll LIttle Zoom invitation to be sent to parents
1:30 pm-2:30 pm Women’s Study Group A Life-Changing Encounter with God’s Word-EPHESIANS
Lesson 14, Ephesians 6:21-24
Deaconess Sharon Rodgers Zoom invitation sent to participants
Monday, July 20
Kid Connection Prayer Call, 7:00 pm Prayer led by the children Dial in: 301-965-8001
Tuesday, July 21
Youth Connections Bible Study, 5:00 pm (6th-12th grade) Zoom ID 756 3125 7461 The Red Sea Rules Bible Study, 7:40 pm Zoom information to be sent to participants
Wednesday, July 22
Middle School Youth Talk, 3:30 pm Zoom ID 861 3121 3971 Password 580016 Nourish Now Food Distribution 1:00-3:00 pm (while supplies last) Grab & Go Boxed Groceries & Meal Distribution 31 Norwood Road, Silver Spring
Thursday, July 23
Youth Connections Bible Study, 5:00 pm (6th to 12th grade) Zoom ID 756 3125 7461
Friday, July 24
College Aged Bible Study, 8:00 pm (18 to 22 year olds) Zoom ID 882 7148 7166
Every Wednesday
1:00-3:00 pm
(While supplies last)
Sponsors
The People’s Community Baptist Church
Dr. Haywood A. Robinson III, Senior Pastor
and
Nourish Now
In Coordination with Montgomery County/Eastern Regional Office
A Message from County Executive Marc Elrich You can now register for a COVID-19 test online and make an appointment. Visit MoCoCOVIDTesting.org to register and make an appointment. We encourage you to make an appointment to cut down on wait times, but walkups also are available at our testing sites. While we are pleased to be able to make testing more widely available generally, we are making a concerted effort to reach residents in high impact areas. We are focusing on zip codes in the County that have experienced higher rates of positive cases. We have now tested more than 112,000 Montgomery County residents, which exceeds the State’s target of testing 10 percent of the population. The more people we test from around the County, the more we will learn about where COVID-19 is most prevalent—and where we must concentrate efforts to control and decrease its impact. We know that certain zip codes have disproportionately high numbers of positive tests, and we know that the virus is hitting our Latino community particularly hard. In response, I am partnering with the County Council to launch a new Latino Response Team to address this challenge. The project will be implemented in partnership with a group of Latino-serving community-based organizations to help lead its design, development and implementation. We have quarantine space for those who are positive and have no place to quarantine. In addition, we are connecting people with food, employment and rental assistance as needed. The top 10 zip codes for positive cases are (in descending order) 20906, 20902, 20904, 20877, 20903, 20874, 20901, 20886, 20850 and 20910. Special emphasis is being placed on testing and outreach in these 10 zip codes areas. We are working hard to reduce the spread of COVID-19 by basing our decisions on data and science, by making clear that we all need to follow guidelines and by not opening back up too fast. We are now expanding our testing efforts so that communities of color have greater access to testing, as well as other social services, so that we can direct resources to where they are needed and can help stop the spread. We have made progress on testing, on contact tracing and on implementation of guidelines for individuals and businesses. Our residents are using personal protective measures and that is helping drive our numbers down. However, we have some serious work to do to make sure we are helping, and working with, all populations in the County.
Visit montgomerycountymd.gov/covid19-reopening for Latest Updates
Community Recovery Advisory Group Formed Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich has formed a Community Recovery Advisory Group to advise him and the County Council on community needs as they work toward making the County more equitable during recovery from the impact of the COVID-19 health crisis. The Community Recovery Advisory Group will: Convey the needs and challenges of
Montgomery County communities. Provide input on the recovery process for the
County. Provide communities with information about
the recovery process. The Community Recovery Advisory Group is one of three advisory groups being formed to help the County during the recovery. An important goal of the Recovery Advisory Group will be to ensure that the County takes a whole community approach to recovery. The other advisory groups are the Economic Advisory Group and the Public Health Advisory Group. For more information on the advisory group, or to submit questions prior to the forum, contact Tina Laboy at [email protected].
County Recreation Pools to Offer Daily Admission Starting Monday, July 20 Montgomery County residents will be able to use County pools using daily admission rates starting on Monday, July 20. Entrance to Montgomery County Recreation pools has been limited due to County Phase 2 reopening guidelines relating to the COVID-19 health crisis. Daily admission rates for County residents will be $7 for adults, $6 for seniors 55 and over and $5 for children 17 and under. Residents also can pre-purchase a single-session pass online for $6. This will allow residents to reserve their desired two-hour pool session in advance. While walkups will be admitted, residents with reservations and pass holders will have priority. The number of available walkup daily admission slots will depend on the number of reservations and pool capacity. Adults must provide proof of County residency at the time of entry. Residents who did not purchase session passes in advance, upon entering the pool area, must complete a contact form including the names of all household members, a phone number and their address. This information will only be used by County health officials if necessary.
County Executive Elrich Announces Plan for More Than $66 Million in Reduced Spending; No MCPS Reductions at This Time Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich has transmitted to the County Council a revised operating budget spending plan that calls for more than $66 million in reduced spending, including $38.7 million in reductions from the Fiscal Year 2021 Operating Budget and $27.5 million in reductions from the FY21-26 Capital Improvements Program (CIP). The County Executive had asked all department and agency directors to submit suggested reductions to their budgets of at least six percent, but his budget reduction plan did not make across the board cuts. At this stage, the reductions do not include Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS), which is still assessing potential cost reductions as it works toward finalizing plans for the coming school year. “As we move forward, we must recognize there are still several unknown variables that will impact County government finances, including the lasting impact of COVID-19 on the County’s economy and our tax revenues, the need to maintain funds in reserve to address another potential wave of COVID-19 and whether there will be additional relief from the Federal government,” said County Executive Elrich.” The reductions, when approved by the Council, would come from the $5.8 billion operating budget and the $4.4 billion six-year CIP that went into effect on July 1. The Council approved the budgets after reviewing the recommended operating budget the County Executive presented on March 16.
COVID-19 Free Testing Available at Three Sites with No Doctor’s Order Required and at Popup Sites Montgomery County has three sites where residents can get tested for COVID-19. Testing at these sites requires an advance appointment, but doctor’s orders are not required and the tests are free. In addition, the County is constantly adding popup sites to make testing more accessible.
The test sites are in Germantown, Wheaton and White Oak. Appointments can be made by calling the Testing Helpline at 240-777-1755. The line is open seven days a week from 8 am to 6 pm.
The test sites will use oral swab tests so the tests are easier and quicker. Results will be issued in approximately 72 hours.
The test site operation hours are:
Germantown. Parking garage behind the Regal Theaters at 20010 Century Blvd. Mondays from 10 am-2 pm
Wheaton. Montgomery County Parking Garage No. 45 at 11304 Amhurst Ave. Wednesdays and Fridays from 10 am-2 pm
White Oak. Vehicle Emissions Inspection Program site at 2121 Industrial Parkway. Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 am-2 pm
Upcoming popup test sites are schedule for:
Silver Spirng. East County Recreation Center, 3310 Gateshead Manor Dr. Tuesday, July 21, 2-6 pm
Olney. Oakdale Church, 3425 Emory Church Rd. Wednesday, July 22, 2-6 pm
Governor’s Moratorium on Utility Shutoffs and Late Fees May Expire on Aug. 1 Maryland Governor Larry Hogan had extended the moratorium on utility shut offs and late fees due to the economic impact of the COVID-19 to Aug. 1, 2020. However, residents should be aware that the moratori-um has not been extended and could expire at that time.
Governor Hogan’s emergency order regarding utilities (PDF) currently prohibits electric, gas, water, sewage, phone, cable TV or internet service provider companies from shutting off any residential customer’s service or charging any residential late fees.
With no extension currently in place, utility bills and late fees will be due on Aug. 1. Residents who are be-hind on payments could have their utilities shut off. In addition, they could be responsible for turn-off/turn-on fees and past due amounts before service is restored.
Residents having difficulty paying electric, gas and/or water utilities, and those who have received a shut-off notice or have had service disconnected, are advised to contact their respective utility company immediately.
Avoid Starting Fires by Placing Proper Items for Trash Collection The COVID-19 health crisis has led to many residents spending more time at home. Often, extra down time offers opportunities to address long-awaited cleanups. While encouraging those cleanups for safety and environmental reasons, Montgomery County’s Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is reminding residents that some items placed for trash collection could start fires.
Certain materials can easily start fires in refuse collection trucks, on rail cars on the way to processing facilities and disposal facilities and while being processed at the County’s Shady Grove Transfer Station in Derwood.
DEP wants residents to know that the following materials should not be placed for trash collection:
Flammable or combustible liquids (such as gasoline, oil-based paints, or kerosene).
Hazardous materials (including items such as ammonia, bleach, pool chemicals, pesticides, paint thinners, etc.).
Canisters containing propellants (including butane or propane).
Cylinders containing compressed gas (such as propane, helium, oxygen, acetylene or fire extinguishers).
Batteries (alkaline and rechargeable batteries which contain heavy metals, including lithium, nickel cadmium or lead-acid).
Ashes (from fireplaces, fire pits or barbecue grills).
Charcoal and used charcoal bags (containing flammable agents).
These items should be disposed of through the County’s Household Hazardous Waste Program or other special collection processes available.
