Moreover he must be well thought of by outsiders or he may fall into reproach and the snare of the devil. – 1 Timothy 3:7
DURING the Evening News on CBCTV8 last week, it was very refreshing to hear at last someone besides Father Curtis Goodridge, Rector of St Lucy’s Parish Church, and me who was prepared to address the dress problem in this country.
Dr Carlos Chase, president of the Barbados Association of Medical Practitioners, told 32 graduating doctors that they must dress in a professional way while on the job.
“As new doctors you will be judged by the public and your peers by what you say and do and how you carry yourself and your manner of dress . . . .
“Were the roles reversed and you were lying in bed would you want your team to appear in T-shirt, jeans and flip-flops while they discuss and perform intricate procedures on you?”
He also said: “As an intern, you should be courteous and respectful to your patients” .
For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under the heaven. (Ecclesiastes 3:1)
Studying at the University of the West Indies, where some students dress as they like, is one thing, but serving the public is another thing. I believe that the way one dresses reveals one’s personality.
We must never forget that regardless of how well a person may be qualified with degrees, behaviour towards the public is very important.
Consecration of Suffragan
Barbadian-born Archdeacon Peter Fenty, the new Suffragan of Toronto, will be consecrated tomorrow 10:30 a.m. at the St James Cathedral in Toronto.
The Chief Consecrator will be Archbishop Colin Johnson along with the bishops of Ontario and four visiting bishops of the church in the province of the West Indies, including the Primate Archbishop John Holder, who will preach the sermon.
Annual prayer breakfast
The annual evangelistic prayer breakfast of The Moravian Church, Barbados Conference, takes place on Saturday, June 29, at 7:30 a.m. at Sharon Moravian Church Hall, Jackson, St Thomas. The keynote speaker is the Rev. Errington Massiah of the Anglican Church. The public is invited. Call 438-7388 for more information.
Evangelistic services
The Moravian Church’s annual evangelistic services will be held from Sunday, June 30, at 5 p.m. to Friday, July 5, at 7:15 p.m. The theme is Surrendering To God at the Sharon Moravian Church, Jackson, St Thomas. The speakers will be the Moravian Church’s ministerial staff.
100th anniversary service
The Barbados Mothers’ Union will celebrate 100 years of work and witness this year. A number of activities have been planned, including a week of activities commencing June 23, 2013. You are invited to worship with them at their anniversary service on Sunday, June 23, at 4 p.m. at the Cathedral of St Michael and All Angels. The anniversary fanfare will be performance by the Royal Barbados Police Force Band with the procession of banners. Parking will be at Harrison College.
The Mothers’ Union in the Anglican Diocese of Barbados was founded on June 24, 1913 (The Feast of St John the Baptist).
Supper
St Clement’s Anglican Church will hold its annual supper tomorrow at 7:30 p.m. at the Ignatius Byer Primary School, Lowlands, St Lucy. Proceeds are in aids of church funds.
Patronal Festival
Tonight at 7:30 p.m. Procession, Sermon, Holy Eucharist and Te Deum – altar servers, youth and eucharistic ministers in attendance.
Tomorrow (Feast of St Alban) at 7 a.m. Said Mass and Prayer Breakfast. Rev. Desmond Ward and Rev. Stephanie Ann Wedderburn will officiate on their anniversary to the priesthood. Sunday (fifth Sunday after Pentecost Prop 7c) at 7 a.m. Holy Eucharist and sermon.
Health fair
The St Catherine Anglican will be holding a health fair tomorrow on the Church grounds.
Concert
A Midsummer Night’s concert will be held at the St Peter’s Parish Church tomorrow beginning at 7 p.m. featuring the choir of the Cathedral of St Michael and All Angels; Dorian Worrell – baritone, New York; and Ann-Marie Willet – soprano, Ontario, Canada.
