For he that is mighty hath done to me great things...

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1 Our Purpose... Our Vision... Where we want to go! Our vision is to engage in relevant ministry that empowers individuals and Why we exist! To God be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations forever and ever. Amen. Ephesians 3:21 responds to the needs of the diverse community in which we live. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age. Matthew 28:19-20 Our Mission What we do! Our Core Values... How we do it! Our mission is to offer Christ-centered fellowship, and holistic ministry that meets the needs of the whole person: spiritually, mentally, and physically. We intentionally seek to love our neighbor as ourselves, save souls, and transform lives by proclaiming gospel truth to power and providing purpose driven programs. The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to set the oppressed free, to proclaim the year of the Lord s favor. Luke 4:18-19 We value excellence: Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men..colossians 3:23 We value growth: But grow in grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. 2 Peter 3:18. We value unity: Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brothers and sisters to dwell together in unity! Psalm 133:1 We value hospitality: And if you give even a cup of cold water to one of the least of my followers, you will surely be rewarded. Matthew 10:42 We value diversity: We have different gifts, according to the grace given us. Romans 12:6 We value sacrifice: And so, dear brothers and sisters, I plead with you to give your bodies to God because of all he has done for you. Let them be a living and holy sacrifice. Romans 12:1 We value creativity: Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Isaiah 43:18-19 We value social justice: But let justice roll on like a river, righteousness like a never-failing stream! Amos 5:24 We value our heritage: One generation commends your works to another; they tell of your mighty acts. Psalms 145:4 460 Marcus Garvey Boulevard Brooklyn, New York Reverend Adolphus C. Lacey, PhD Senior Pastor www. bethanybcbrooklyn.org For he that is mighty hath done to me great things... Mary s Song Luke 1:46-55

2 Beloved, It is my prayer that all in this household of faith had a wonderful Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving offers us an opportunity as the people of God to push the pause button for a time of reflection to discern how we are managing our time and faith. It is also a time to thank God for the work that God had started in us with the birth of Christ. Today is the second Sunday of Advent. The word advent refers to the arrival of a notable person, thing, or event. Synonyms for advent include words like emergence, appearance, birth, rise, approach, or coming. For believers, the Advent season is when we prepare for the coming of our King, the birth of our Deliverer, and the nearness of His grace. The prophet Isaiah said: Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel. (Isaiah 7: 14). Advent reminds us of all God has fulfilled in Christ s coming to this earth, all God fulfills now, and all to be fulfilled until, and when Jesus comes again. My prayer during this Advent season is that God would continue to be with us (Immanuel). Therefore, let us walk in confidence knowing that God is with us and promised not to leave us and is coming back for us. May you be blessed through our study, praise and worship of Jesus Christ, and may the story of His birth continue to bless you and enrich you this Advent. With a Shepherd s Love, Pastor Lacey

3 **THE CALL TO WORSHIP SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7, :00 A.M. & 11:00 A.M. THE ORDER OF WORSHIP 7:45 & 10:45 A.M. Praise & Worship "How can this be?" Mary questioned in first response to growing the baby. Then, with the nearness of God in an angel's words, Mary came to terms with her future. Here we are, servants of the Lord; let it be with us according to your word! Our "Yes" to God means more if there is the possibility of saying, "No." Here we are, servants of the Lord; let it be with us according to your word! This day you can say "Yes" to God's assignment, which is waiting for you every day. Here we are, servants of the Lord; let it be with us according to your word! **THE EVOCATION (In Unison) Mighty God, you have done great things for us, looking down upon your lowly servants, and magnifying your power in our lives. Our spirits rejoice in God our Savior. King of kings, Lord of lords, we praise your works, your name, your love! Amen. **THE HYMN OF PRAISE Angels We Have Heard on High **MORNING SCRIPTURE Colossians 1:11-20 **CHORAL CALL TO PRAYER......I Will Do A New Thing **MORNING PRAYER *** SELECTION Remnant Praise **RECOGNITION OF VISITORS (Fellowship Time) *** SERMONIC SELECTION Remnant Praise THE SERMON Mary s Song or There s Something About Mary Luke 1:46-55 **HYMN OF INVITATION Selected **ALTAR CALL WORSHIP IN GIVING Malachi 3:10, II Corinthians 9:6-7 JOYS & CONCERNS THE DOXOLOGY AND BENEDICTION **THE ORGAN POSTLUDE **CONGREGATION STANDING ***SEATING INTERVAL

4 Today ~ December 7 ~ 2014 Sermonic Scripture: LUKE 3:4-6 (NIV) 8:00 A.M. & 11:00 A.M. 46 And Mary said: My soul glorifies the Lord 47 and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, 48 for he has been mindful of the humble state of his servant. From now on all generations will call me blessed, 49 for the Mighty One has done great things for me holy is his name. 50 His mercy extends to those who fear him, from generation to generation. 51 He has performed mighty deeds with his arm; he has scattered those who are proud in their inmost thoughts. 52 He has brought down rulers from their thrones but has lifted up the humble. 53 He has filled the hungry with good things but has sent the rich away empty. 54 He has helped his servant Israel, remembering to be merciful 55 to Abraham and his descendants forever, just as he promised our ancestors. THE SONGS OF ADVENT SERMON SERIES November 30 th John the Baptist s Song Luke 3:4-6 December 7 th Mary s Song Luke 1:46-55 December 14 th Zechariah s Song Luke 1:67-7 December 21 st The Angel s Song Luke 2:14 December 28 th Simeon s Song Luke 2:28-32 BCAT TV Channel 67 Time Warner Channel 34 BROADCAST MINISTRY THE BETHANY HOUR Sunday 8:00 P.M. 8:30 P.M. (ET) Cablevision Channel 67 WEEKLY ACTIVITIES SCHEDULE RCN Channel 82 Sunday 9:45 A.M. Sunday School New Members Class Monday 6:00 P.M. Girl Scouts Meeting 6:30 P.M. Cub & Boy Scouts Meeting Tuesday 7:00 P.M. The Bethany Choir Rehearsal Wednesday 10:30 A.M. Rev. Peyton s Bible Study 12 NOON Pastor s Bible Study 7:00 P.M. Pastor s Bible Study Thursday 5:30 P.M. Bethany Brethren Rehearsal 7:00 P.M. T.N.T. (Teaching & Training) 7:00 P.M. Remnant Praise Friday 7:00 P.M. Prayer Meeting Youth Night Verizon Channel 42

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6 UPCOMING EVENTS NEXT SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2014 ~ 3:00 P.M. CLOSING COMMUNION service SCOUTING FOR FOOD THE BOY SCOUT ANNUAL FOOD COLLECTION will take place in FELLOWSHIP HALL before 8:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Services TODAY, DECEMBER 7, 2014 THRU SUNDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2014 Please bring can goods and other non-perishable food items. PRESIDENTS COUNCIL MEETING Tuesday December 9, :00 P.M. W.O.W. Pastor s Bible Study Noon & 7:00 P.M. Wednesday, December 10, 2014 Saturday, December 13, :00 A.M. B.O.B. Meeting 214 McDonough Street SUNDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2014 ~ 3:30 P.M. Annual Christmas musical T.N.T (Thursday Night Training) Class Will RESUME Thursday, January 8, :00 P.M. Topic: Exploring A New Covenant SPONSORED BY THE BETHANY YOUTH MINISTRY ALL ARE WELCOME TO JOIN US FOR AN EXCITING EDUCATIONAL, SPIRITUAL & FUN-FILLED WEEKEND Saturday, January 17 th Monday, January 19 th, 2015 *RATES ARE AS FOLLOWS: Single: $470 Double: $250 Triple: $215 Quad: $200 *A MINIMUM DEPOSIT OF $50.00 IS REQUIRED IMMEDIATELY TO SECURE A SPACE. (Please see Yvette Simmons to make a Deposit or for more information.) We are also seeking Sponsors for our Youth to attend. If you wish to Sponsor a Young Person see Mrs. Temeshia Frooks.

7 OUR KNOWN SICK AND SHUT-IN MEMBERS Mrs. Annie Anderson 25 East 92 nd St Mrs. Virgie Baldwin 415 Bleecker St. #3E Deaconess Linda Bascombe 1522 Union St Mr. Henry Bolt th Ave. Springfield Gardens, NY Ms. Sylvia Blount 8927 Happiness Rd. Harrisburg, NC Ms. Esther Boyce 375 Putnam Ave. # Mrs. Verlie Brown nd St. Rosedale, NY Deaconess Mabel Burroughs Kingsbrook Jewish Med. Ctr. 585 Schenectady Ave. Rm Mr. James Burrell, Jr. 143 Hull St. #3L Mrs. Edith L. Carson 284 Ocean Road Portsmouth, NH Mrs. Lucille Charles 1715 Hedgelawn Drive Apt. 126 Charlotte, NC Mrs. Sarah Cox 333 Lafayette Ave. #18F Mrs. Mary Davis CNR 596 Prospect Pl. # Mrs. Margaret Davis Fairlawn Ave., Virginia Beach, Virginia Mrs. Wilma Ector 478 MacDonough St Ms. Grace Ford 300 Dumont Ave. Apt. 12C Mrs. Ellen Franklin 579 Madison St Mr. John Gardner 586 Hancock St Mrs. Hyacinth A. Golden 47 Albany Avenue Mrs. Audrey Gore 301 East 23 rd St. #4C Mr. Kenneth Hazell Deacon James Henry Holliswood Care Center Woodhull Ave. Hollis, NY Mrs. Amanda Jackson 714 Van Siclen Ave Mrs. Jean Jackson - 19 East 58th St Mrs. Girlene Johnson 427 Quincy Street Mrs. Harriet Kinebrew 383 MacDonough St Mrs. Bernice Lanes th Rd. Cambria Heights, N.Y Mrs. Chantal Lee 633 Decatur St Mrs. Mona McLaughlin 1130 Parkwood Drive #1 Salina, KS Ms. Patricia Mensah 231 Grafton St. 1 st Floor Mrs. Eula Mortimer 2020 East 41 st St. #2E Mrs. Hermilita Neblett 626 Schnectady Ave Mrs. Molly Neckles 87 Remsen Ave Mr. Sidney Oestricher 100Payan Ave., #315 Valley Stream Mr. Lee Riddick Caton Park Nursing Home 1312 Caton Ave Mrs. Josephine Robinson 1379 East 52 nd St Mrs. Dorothy Rudisel 1305 Delmar Loop #4D Mrs. Azie Smith Deaconess Lula Turner 489 Thatford Ave Ms. Levon Twitty 495 Sterling Pl. #2B Mrs. Lillian Walters 321 Macon St Ms. Ann Wiggins 600 Albany Ave. # Mrs. Mary Williams 1658 St. Johns Place Apt. 2C Mrs. Thelma E. Williams Brookside Nursing Ctr Woodland Rd. Room 127 Roslyn, PA I was sick and ye visited me Matthew 25:36 (Please notify the Church Office when there is a change in status.)

8 Our Purpose... Our Vision... Where we want to go! Our vision is to engage in relevant ministry that empowers individuals and Why we exist! To God be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations forever and ever. Amen. Ephesians 3:21 responds to the needs of the diverse community in which we live. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age. Matthew 28:19-20 Our Mission What we do! Our Core Values... How we do it! Our mission is to offer Christ-centered fellowship, and holistic ministry that meets the needs of the whole person: spiritually, mentally, and physically. We intentionally seek to love our neighbor as ourselves, save souls, and transform lives by proclaiming gospel truth to power and providing purpose driven programs. The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to set the oppressed free, to proclaim the year of the Lord s favor. Luke 4:18-19 We value excellence: Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men..colossians 3:23 We value growth: But grow in grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. 2 Peter 3:18. We value unity: Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brothers and sisters to dwell together in unity! Psalm 133:1 We value hospitality: And if you give even a cup of cold water to one of the least of my followers, you will surely be rewarded. Matthew 10:42 We value diversity: We have different gifts, according to the grace given us. Romans 12:6 We value sacrifice: And so, dear brothers and sisters, I plead with you to give your bodies to God because of all he has done for you. Let them be a living and holy sacrifice. Romans 12:1 We value creativity: Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Isaiah 43:18-19 We value social justice: But let justice roll on like a river, righteousness like a never-failing stream! Amos 5:24 We value our heritage: One generation commends your works to another; they tell of your mighty acts. Psalms 145:4 460 Marcus Garvey Boulevard Brooklyn, New York Reverend Adolphus C. Lacey, PhD Senior Pastor www. bethanybcbrooklyn.org For he that is mighty hath done to me great things... Mary s Song Luke 1:46-55