THE Guyana Public Service Co-operative Credit Union (GPSCCU) Sunday celebrated its 50th anniversary with a Silver Jubilee Thanksgiving Service at St. Andrew’s Kirk on Brickdam.
Youths offer a steel-pan rendition at the anniversary service at St. Andrew’s Kirk yesterday
Prime Minister Samuel Hinds and Leader of the Opposition, APNU leader Brigadier (Ret’d) David Granger, were present as Chief Celebrant, Reverend Maureen Massiah; Liturgist, Elder Gail Robinson; and Organist, Elder Lynette Cunha, led hundreds in celebration of the auspicious milestone.
President of the GPSCCU, Andrew Nestor; president of the Guyana Public Service Union, Patrick Yarde; and members of the Board of Directors and management officials of the union were also in attendance.
Seated in front at right is Prime Minister Samuel Hinds, to whose right is Brigadier (Ret’d) David Granger. Others in picture are, from left: Anniversary Coordinator, Ms. Vera Naughton, and President of the GPSCCU, Andrew Nestor
At the conclusion of the service, Co-ordinator of the Silver Jubilee Celebrations, Ms. Vera Naughton, made, on behalf of the Credit Union, a presentation of $50,000 to the church, representing $1,000 for every year of the Credit Union’s existence.
Ms. Naughton said the Credit Union was born out of the Guyana Public Service Union, and expressed appreciation to Rev. Massiah and the Diocese for facilitating the service. She noted how pleased the GPSU and its Credit Union were to be associated with the service.
Following the church service, a brunch’ was held at Duke Lodge on Duke Street, Kingston in celebration of the signature milestone.
Other important services to be held at the same church during this week include:
* Kirk Session: Monday, March 3, 2014, beginning at 17:15 hrs.
* Ash Wednesday Service: March 5th at 12:15 hrs. All are invited
* World Day of Prayer: Friday, March 7, 2014, at St. Andrew’s Kirk, beginning at 17:00 hrs.
Prime Minister Samuel Hinds and Opposition Leader Brigadier (Ret’d) David Granger share some culinary delights at Duke Lodge following the Thanksgiving Service at St. Andrew’s Kirk.
Meanwhile, World Day of Prayer Children’s Rally will be held on Sunday, March 9, 2014, beginning at 14:30 hrs at Calvary Lutheran Church at Alexander Street& North Road.
The Guyana Public Service Co-operative Credit Union is registered Number 849, and is located at Lot 45 Hadfield Street, Freeburg, Georgetown.
Having been established since March 1, 1964, the credit union has a long and unbroken record of providing efficient service, catering for members who are, or have been, employees of the public sector of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana.
With a reputation for being the country’s largest credit union, 50 years after its establishment, the GPSCCU boasts a membership of more than 13,000, effectively serving as a “buffer to subsidize the salary levels in the public service.” That apart, the organisation boasts a current lending level that exceeds $100million per month.
(By Shirley Thomas)