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1 Pastor: Rev. Dr. Burchel K. Taylor Assistant Pastor: Rev Norman Mills Telephone: / General Office [ FAX] Office Canteen Pharmacy [FAX] Pharmacy Clinic/Counselling Cyber Centre Bethel Thrift Coop [BTC] Prayer Line [Mon Fri 5:00 p.m 7:00 p.m.] Prayer line bbprayerline@gmail.com bethelbaptisthwt.ja@gmail.com Website THEME FOR THE CHURCH YEAR Being God s People in God s World: Living the Sacrificial Life Giving Freely; Serving Fully: Living Faithfully Officers on duty 7:00 a.m. Y Daley/ A Wilmot 10:15 a.m C Thoms-Rodriquez Counsellors on duty 7:00 a.m. N Donaldson/ L Hardware/ D Duncanson 10:15 a.m. A Spence/ J Richards/ G Tucker SERVICE FOR TODAY 7:00 a.m. Leader: Deacon Andre Earle Speaker: Deacon Dr R Karl James Musician: Sis Joy Simons-Brown January 1, 2017 CALL TO WORSHIP HYMN OF PRAISE No. 1-1.Hark! the herald-angels sing, "Glory to the newborn King!" Peace on earth, and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled Joyful, all ye nations, rise, #165 Hark! the herald angels sing 2. Christ, by highest heav'n adored: Christ, the everlasting Lord Late in time behold him come, Offspring of a virgin s womb Veil'd in flesh, the Godhead see

2 Join the triumph of the skies; Hail, th 'incarnate Deity With th' angelic host proclaim, Pleased, as man, with men to dwell "Christ is born in Bethlehem." Jesus, our Emmanuel! REF: Hark! the herald-angels sing, "Glory to the newborn King!" 3.Hail! the heav'n born Prince of peace! Hail! the Son of Righteousness! Light and life to all he brings, Risen with healing in his wings Mild he lays his glory by, Born that man no more may die: Born to raise the sons of earth, Born to give them second birth. REF: [Charles Wesley: 1788] PRAYER OF ADORATION & THANKSGIVING RESPONSIVE READING: No. 690 Leader: Sing a new song to the Lord, for he has worked wonders. People: His right hand and his holy arm have brought salvation. Leader: The Lord has made known his salvation: Has shown his justice to the nations. People: He has remembered his truth and love for the house of Israel. Leader: All the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God. People: Shout to the Lord all the earth, ring out your joy. Leader: Sing psalms to the Lord with the harp, with the sound of music. People: With trumpets and the sound of the horn acclaim the King, the Lord. Leader: Let the sea, and all within it, thunder; the world, and all its peoples. People: Let the rivers clap their hands and the hills ring out their joy Leader: at the presence of the Lord; for he comes, he comes to rule the earth. ALL: He will rule the world with justice and the peoples with fairness. SONGS OF WORSHIP 1 Jesus come today for a poor, poor man like me, Salvation come my way, my soul set free. Jesus come for all and we must hear His call, Open up your heart today and let Him in. Chorus No matter if yuh tief or if yuh dread Or if yuh have a crown pon yuh head, No matter if yuh have no heart at all, Jesus bring love for one and all, Sing it children! I for Jesus, you for Jesus, all for Jesus, fall for Jesus Come to Jesus, Jesus come for one, He come for all. Verse 2 Jesus come for all, see manger where He lie, See cross where He must die for a wretch like me. For God so loved the world, man, woman, boy and girl, He gave His Son for you, His Son for me Chorus

3 Verse 3 Jesus Christ today, the same as yesterday, The one, the only way, the King for me. Let it come to pass, mankind find love at last Just as it was time past, so let it be. Chorus REF: Go tell it on the mountain, over the hills and everywhere Go, tell it on the mountain that Jesus Christ is born! 1. While shepherds kept their watching o er silent flocks by night, behold throughout the heavens there shone a holy light. 2. The shepherds feared and trembled When lo! Above the earth Rang out the angel chorus That hailed our Saviour s birth. 3. Down in a lowly manger The humble Christ was born, And God sent us salvation That blessed Christmas morn. I love you Lord, and I lift my voice to worship You O my soul, rejoice. Take joy my King, in what You hear May it be a sweet, sweet sound in Your ear. [Brief Period of Silence] [Sung Prayerfully] Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, there s something about that name Master, Saviour, Jesus! Like the fragrance after the rain; Jesus, Jesus, Jesus; let all heaven and earth proclaim Kings and kingdoms will all pass away, but there s something about that name! PRAYER OF CONFESSION & INTERCESSION [Response] His name is wonderful, his name is wonderful He s the great shepherd, His name is wonderful, Jesus my Lord; the rock of all ages, He is the mighty King almighty God is he, Master of everything; bow down before him, His name is wonderful, love and adore him Jesus my Lord! His name is wonderful,. Jesus my Lord WELCOME ANNOUNCEMENTS ACT OF FELLOWSHIP TITHES/ OFFERING DOXOLOGY SCRIPTURE READINGS -[OT[ Micah-5: 2-4 [NT] Matt. 2: 1-12 HYMN OF MEDITATION No. 2 #179 Thou didst leave thy throne

4 1. Thou didst leave Thy throne and Thy kingly crown, When Thou camest to earth for me; But in Bethlehem s home was there found no room For Thy holy nativity. When Thou camest to earth for me; Refrain - O come to my heart, Lord Jesus, There is room in my heart for Thee. 2. Heaven s arches rang when the angels sang, Proclaiming Thy royal degree; But of lowly birth didst Thou come to earth, And in great humility. Refrain 3. The foxes found rest, and the birds their nest In the shade of the forest tree; But Thy couch was the sod, O Thou Son of God, In the deserts of Galilee. Refrain 4. Thou camest, O Lord, with the living Word, That should set Thy people free; But with mocking scorn and with crown of thorn, They bore Thee to Calvary. Refrain 5. When the heav ns shall ring, and her choirs shall sing, At Thy coming to victory, Let Thy voice call me home, saying Yet there is room, There is room at My side for thee. Ref: My heart shall rejoice, Lord Jesus, When Thou comest and callest for me. SPECIAL ITEM MESSAGE HYMN OF RESPONSE No. 3 - Sis Yanique Leiba-Ebanks Deacon Dr R Karl James #189 As with gladness men of old 1. As with gladness men of old 3.As they offered gifts most rare Did the guiding star behold at your cradle rude and bare As with joy they hailed its light, so may we with holy joy, Leading onward, beaming bright, pure, and free from sin s alloy; So, most gracious God, may we all our costliest treasures bring Evermore your glory see. Christ, to you, our heavenly King. 2. As with joyful steps they sped, 4. Holy Jesus, every day Saviour, to your lowly bed, keep us in the narrow way; There to bend the knee before and, when earthly things are past, One whom heaven and earth adore, bring our ransomed souls at last, So may we with willing feet where they need no star to guide, Ever seek your mercy-seat. Where no clouds your glory hide. 5. In the heavenly country bright Need they no created light; You its light, its joy, its crown, You its sun, which goes not down. There for ever may we sing Alleluias to our King. [W C Dix: Tune ] PRAYER BENEDICTION

5 January 1, :00 a.m. Christ for Today Broadcast, RJR 94 FM 7:00 a.m. First Worship Service Leader: Deacon André Earle Speaker: Deacon Dr R Karl James 10:45 a.m. Sunday School/ New Members Classes [for all ages] 9:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. LIBRARY SERVICES [for all ages] 10:15 a.m. Second Worship Service Leader: Deacon Hillory [Pam] Kelly Speaker: Rev Dr Burchel K Taylor [Lord s Supper/Reception of member] 10:30 a.m. JUNIOR CHURCH [for children 10 years and under] NOTE: All our other usually services will be suspended today. We take this opportunity to wish for you all, a peaceful New Year s Day and every blessing for 2017!. Members, friends, today at the 10:15 a.m service, we will welcome Mr Otis Stewart [husband of Sis Serril Johnson-Stewart] into the fellowship, following his recent baptism. Let us give him our prayerful support as he returns to St Kitts for job-related services. His sponsor is Bro Dwayne Porter. Parents/Guardians we remind you that the NURSERY [located on the ground floor of the Administration Block opposite to the CYBER CENTRE] - for children 0-4 years is available for your use during the period 7:00 a.m the close of the 10:15 a.m service. From the Sunday School Department Please note that today, Sunday, January 1, 2017, there will be OPEN ASSEMBLY immediately following the 7:00 a.m service, as we prepare for PROMOTION DAY exercise Also, there will be a meeting of the Department and Associate Superintendents on Wednesday, January 4, 2017, commencing at 5:50 p.m. All teachers are asked to make a special effort to attend. All members of the Women s Federation are asked to note that the Monthly meeting will be held on Tuesday January 3 at 6:00 p.m. All members and friends are invited to come and hear our Guest speaker, Dr. Sharon Earle-Edwards speak on the topic" New year, New possibilities, Embracing all people in Giving freely, Serving fully, Living faithfully Monday, January 2 all offices closed Tuesday, January 3 6:00 p.m. Women s Federation see note re special meeting 7:00 p,m. House Prayer Fellowship

6 Wednesday, January 4 7:00 p.m. BIBLE STUDY Thursday, January 5 5:45 p.m. GAMES EVENING 7:00 p.m. Choir Rehearsal Friday, January 6 6:00 p,m. Youth Chorale rehearsal Saturday, January 7 8:00 a.m. C O P E Market 10:00 a.m. LEGAL AID Clinic 5:30 p.m. Praise Team Rehearsal NOTE: G.I.F.T. will be on break until January 20 th, Best wishes to everyone. BIRTHMONTH GROUP MEETINGS APRIL Group members are asked to give your gifts for the DARE TO CARE Centre, to Sis Rhona Nation or Deacon Karlene Mason as soon as possible. Reminding that the visit to the Centre is on January 7 th and departure time is at 9:30 a.m. JUNE- All members, please note that your annual New Year's Social will be held on Saturday, 14 January More details to follow. Sun. January 1 New Year s Day Out of nothing Gen. 1:1-25 Mon January 2 In God s image Gen. 1:26 2:3 Tues. January 3 Holding on Psalms 42 and 43 Wed, January 4 One becomes two Gen. 2:4-25 Thur. January 5 Forbidden fruit Gen. 3: 1-13 Fri. January 6 Epiphany **- Consequences Gen. 3:14-24 Sat. January 7 East of Eden Gen. 4: 1-16 For further reflection/prayer Do you choose a relationship with the triune God above all other choices? Ask God for making a way for this choice this year, to still be open to us. NOW AVAILABLE Our Daily Bread Devotions 2017 cost $ each Daily Bread Words for Life Devotional books cost $ each Please check with the officer on duty in the Church office to secure your copy give one or two to a friend! ** Epiphany - For Information The significance behind the visit of the Magi is the revelation of Christ as "Lord and King." The Wise Men were the first Gentiles to publicly recognize the divinity of Jesus, by way of their offerings of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. ASSISTANCE TO HAITI Members, friends, you can still give your financial support to the Church s HAITI Fund through the Church, which will be sent to the JBU as is our custom. COMING EVENTS Monday, January 9 th 6:00 p.m Deacons meeting Sunday, January 15 th Thursday, January 19 th Spiritual Enrichment Week Guest Presenter Rev Johnathan Hemmings, Pastor Ocho Rios Circuit of Churches Saturday, January 21 st 9:00 a.m Prayer Feast/Fast Sunday, January 22 nd Sunday, January 29 th Kingston Keswick Meetings Monday, January 30 th 6:00 p.m Church Council meeting THANK YOU Bro Haughton Bowen and family, extend thanks to the Bethel community and especially those who were able to attend the funeral service for his sister, Dr. Carmen Bowen-Wright, recently. The prayers and support were very much appreciated. Thank you all!

7 ON OUR PRAYER LIST *Remember that our PRAYER LINE is available to anyone seeking prayers. Please call us at Monday - Friday 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Prayer partners are reminded to check the Roster and make alternate arrangements if you are unable to keep your schedule.* We now have a specially designated address to receive your prayers bbprayerline@gmail.com send in your requests at any time! We ask that you remember the following persons/families in your prayers during this week.- Our Shut-In/Home Bound members and their respective Caregivers. We ask for your prayerful support for the following members and their respective family members. *The funeral service for Sis Evelyn Gooden, mother of Deacon Jimmy Thorpe, is scheduled for Thursday, January 5, 2017 at 11:00 a.m here at Bethel. Interment will be at Mamby Park Baptist Church Cemetery, Constant Spring Road. * We advise of the recent passing of Ms Lorna Nelson mother of Bro Salvadore McFarlane and Grandmother of Deacon Melissa Gayle. The funeral service is scheduled for Friday, January 6 th 11:00 a.m here at Bethel. *The funeral service for Bro Milton Gordon, widower of our late Sis. Evette Gordon, will be on Saturday, January 7 th 11:00 a.m here at Bethel. Interment at Meadowrest Memorial Gardens.. * Sis Linnette Clarke [ ] and family, seek our prayers, following the death of her husband, Mr Winston Clarke, a former Commissioner of the Income Tax Dept. The funeral service is scheduled for Wednesday, January 11th, at 11:00 a.m at the Church of Transfiguration, Meadowbrook Avenue. THURSDAY PRAYER DAY - A new year new resolutions! Commit them to God and seek His direction! ******************* Please remember to submit your pledge forms/specially marked envelopes regarding your contribution to the Church s Energy Project. Check with our ushers to get a pledge form or envelope for this special contribution. WELCOME Thank you for choosing to worship with us today! Please turn off your cellular telephones during the periods of worship, so that you and your neighbour will benefit fully from the experience being offered! We are asking all persons to cooperate with the security personnel on duty in the respective parking areas, i.e. Church premises and NCB Parking Lot, {4 Hope Road}, as they seek to assist you in parking appropriately in the spaces provided. Also, do remember where you might have parked so that you do not inconvenience any others who might want to leave immediately following the worship services. We also wish to remind all our members and friends that additional parking facilities are available at JAMAICA NATIONAL BUILDING SOCIETY premises at 2 Constant Spring Road. Entrance on Constant Spring Road. A reminder to our members and friends that mid-day reflections are held each Wednesday [12:00 1:15 p.m.] at the Webster Memorial United Church, Half Way Tree Road [These are sponsored by the Half Way Tree Ministers Fraternal] Meditations on Jany 4 th will be led by the fellowship of the TRINITY MORAVIAN CHURCH. Do give them your support. CONGRATULATIONS. to all our members and friends who will celebrate BIRTHDAYS and/ or ANNIVERSARIES during the month of JANUARY. We wish to congratulate specially, Deacon Donald Duncanson and his wife, Mrs Marva Duncanson who celebrate their 45 th Wedding Anniversary today! May God s blessings be with you all, during this month and throughout 2017! Dr. Sharon Earle - Edwards has written a book entitled - "PILLS For The Happy Soul." The Book is now available at Bethel's Pharmacy at a cost of Two Thousand Two Hundred Dollars ($2,200.00). Get a copy for yourself and purchase one as a gift for a friend! The Bethel Cybercentre has started on a new initiative to create and sell a calendar for the Bethel Baptist Church community which will detail not only the regular annual holidays for the country, but also dates of specific church events that occur throughout the year. This will enable anyone in possession of the calendar to be aware of the activities of the various ministries throughout the year without necessarily having to wait until information is published in the weekly bulletin. We remind all heads of Departments/Ministries to submit relevant information to the CyberCentre for the inclusion in the Calendar in time for first print this coming week!