S.E.S.L. Easter Newsletter

March 2024 Security Executive Surveillance & Law-Enforcement Limited

T R I A N N U A L

NEWSLETTER

TRUE ESSENCE OF EASTER PAGE 1

SHOUTER BAPTIST DAY PAGE 2

FUN-FILLED EASTER WEEKEND PAGE 3

SAFETY PRACTICES PAGE 4

GOING BEYOND THE CALL OF DUTY PAGE 5

WORD SEARCH PAGE 6

NEVER HAVE I EVER PAGE 7

COMEDY HOUR PAGE 8

THE TRUE ESSENCE OF

EASTER

When you think of Easter, what is the first thing that comes to mind? Is it the biblical story about the resurrection and ascension of Jesus Christ? Or do you recall the family gatherings around that time or the egg hunts and Easter Bonnets that you took part in as a child? Let us get into what the true essence of Easter is. Easter’s religious component is essential to its significance to Christians around the globe. Easter marks the conclusion of the Passion of Jesus Christ, which includes, among other things, his crucifixion (Good Friday), his entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday, the Last Supper (Maundy Thursday), and, most significantly, his resurrection on Easter Sunday.

The Resurrection of Jesus Christ: Believing in the resurrection of Jesus Christ is central to Easter’s religious importance. Christian doctrine holds that on the third day after his crucifixion and burial, Jesus resurrected from the grave, vanquishing both sin and death.

This incident, which represents the promise of eternal life and the triumph over sin, is regarded as the foundation of the Christian religion.

Easter Vigil and Sunrise Services: On Holy Saturday evening, many Christian denominations host special services to mark the expectation of Jesus’ resurrection. The Easter Vigil is a midnight ceremony. Easter Sunday sunrise services are very popular; they represent the start of a new era marked by the resurrection of Christ.

Liturgical Observances: During the Easter season, churches frequently hold unique liturgical observances. These could be the lighting of the Paschal candle, the reciting of the Exulted, an old hymn that heralds the resurrection, and the renewal of baptismal vows.

Season of Easter: Easter is not just a single day but a season in the Christian liturgical calendar.

The Easter season lasts for 50 days, from Easter Sunday to Pentecost, commemorating the time between Jesus’; resurrection and the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles.

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ARTICLE 1

TRIED, TESTED, PRESEVERED

SHOUTER BAPTIST DAY In some ways, we all know what it means to fight for what should be our rights. Like women that fought for the rights to vote or like the American Activists, Rosa Parks that refused to give up her seat to a white man on a Montgomery, Alabama bus in 1955. Her act of bravery was done when racism against African Americans was at an all-time high. She could have been killed for such an action. Right here in Trinidad and Tobago, people have and are still fighting for certain rights.

Trinidad and Tobago observes Spiritual Baptist Liberation Day, a public holiday, on March 30 every year. The occasion honors the 1917 Shouter Prohibition Ordinance’s repeal, which made the Spiritual Baptist faith’s activities illegal.

The 19th-century Christian religious movement known as the Spiritual Baptist faith, sometimes referred to as the Shouter Baptist faith, had its start in Trinidad and Tobago. This faith’s adherents participate in exuberant worship rituals that include singing, clapping, and yelling. The Shouter Prohibition Ordinance, which limited their religious practices, was one of the laws passed in 1917 that targeted the movement for punishment.

On March 30, 1951, the Shouter Prohibition Ordinance was repealed, leading to the liberation of the Spiritual Baptists and allowing them to practice their faith openly without fear of legal repercussions. March 30th was declared Spiritual Baptist Liberation Day. This day was established by The Late Honorable Prime Minister Basdeo Panday in 1996 to commemorate the repeal of prohibition and the fight for religious freedom. Processions, church services, plays, and religious observances and the ringing of freedom bells accompany the festival.

The day is marked by various activities, including church services, processions, and cultural events, celebrating the resilience and freedom of the Spiritual Baptist community in Trinidad and Tobago. It’s a significant occasion for the followers of the faith, as well as for the broader community recognizing the importance of religious freedom and cultural diversity.

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ARTICLE 2

A Fun-Filled

Easter Weekend Take a Kite Flight Easter weekend often occurs in April, a month noted for breezy, sunny weather that is perfect for kite flying. Any savannah or park may do as an alternative to the Queen’s Park Savannah in Port of Spain, which is one of the most well-liked locations for families to fly kites.

Enjoy a Picnic Easter picnics are popular at two locations in Port of Spain: The Hollows and the Botanic Gardens. The beauty and wholeness of being with your family while enjoying your favorite snacks, finger foods, and beverages are moments that we must never let pass us by.

Enjoy Sports/Fun Day Around Easter time, most communities hold what is known as a Day of Fun/Sports Day. Children and adults are able to take part in various competitions such as races, greasy pole competition, Easter bonnet competition, and kite flying competition.

Easter Egg Hunt Organizing an Easter egg hunt is a fun and simple way to get kids moving and active. Choose the location of the activity first, whether it is outside or within the house. Next, decide how many hidden areas and awards there will be. Finally, jot down puzzles and hints to help the players.

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FUN-FILLED EASTER WEEKEND

Safety Practices Beach Safety Keep children safe and be aware of their locations, especially on large crowded beaches.

Pay attention to colored flags in the water. Red and yellow flags denote patrolled areas and are safe for swimming. Red flags signify dangerous waters.

Pay attention to lifeguard whistles and warnings. Co-operate with lifeguards to ensure your safety.

Fire-Free Family Gatherings Avoid having too many people in the kitchen at once. Keep children out of the kitchen if possible, and be sure to keep a very close eye on them once they are present.

Keep flammable items such as oven mitts, kitchen towels, wooden utensils, food wrappers and curtains away from your cooking area.

Easter Egg Safety 101 An excellent technique to avoid touching raw eggs and maybe a mess is to hard boil the eggs before handing them to kids to dye!

When organizing your hunt, stay away from placing eggs next to plugs or outlets, in difficult-to-reach places, or next to glass or other breakable objects. Make cautious to hide eggs away from chemicals, dirt, and animals if you’re hiding outside.

Pet-Proof Your Easter Festivities Easter basket “grass” and foil candy wrappers are NOT digestible and should be kept away from pets to avoid choking, strangulation and internal obstruction.

Table scraps and trash should be kept out of reach to avoid choking hazards and potential tummy troubles for your pets.

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SAFETY PRATICES

GOING BEYOND THE CALL OF DUTY On March 3rd, 2024, our Officers displayed what it truly means to go beyond “the call of duty”. An Officer observed some bushes on the outer fencing of our Client’s business place to be on fire. She then alerted other Officers. With quick thinking, they quickly put the fire out using a watering hose. The Client was overwhelmed with gratitude and as such, presented tokens of appreciation to the Officers who assisted in extinguishing the fire.

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GOING BEYOND THE CALL OF DUTY

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WORD SEARCH

LETS HAVE SOME FUN! NEVER HAVE I EVER Never have I ever snooped through a colleague’s stuff.

The question is a smart way to find out who to keep your things away from.

Never have I ever fallen asleep at work.

You can argue how power naps boost productivity at work.

Never have I ever lied about my work experience.

This question is a good conversation starter to discuss why sometimes employees find the need to lie about their work experience.

Never have I ever pretended to be productive at work.

Maybe it’s time to implement some employee engagement tactics?

Never have I ever lied to a boss.

This is a good opportunity to see why someone might lie to his/hermanager and whether it was justified or not.

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NEVER HAVE I EVER

LET’S LAUGH! CORNY CORNER What did the horse say after it tripped?

Help! I’ve Fallen and I can’t giddyup!

R.I.P, Boiling water.

You will be mist What’s Red and Bad for your teeth?

A brick.

What’s Forrest Grump’s password?

1forrest1 What do sea monsters eat?

Fish and ships.

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COMEDY HOUR