No. 1 God, you spin the whirling planets

Transcription

1 Pastor: Rev. Dr. Burchel K. Taylor Assistant Pastor: Rev Norman Mills Telephone: / General Office Pharmacy [ FAX] Office [FAX] Pharmacy Canteen 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 Lord, that you love everyone is more than our imaginations can grasp. The earth teems with people we lose sight of one another s individuality; in a single day we recognize only a fraction of the faces we see. We live in a world of strangers. Yet no one is a stranger to you. you have not lost count of the human race. There is no heart that you do not know as well as our hearts; no one lives in a far country beyond the reach of your love. So help us to see that your love is beyond our imagination and greater than we can ever understand. Officers on duty 7:00 a.m. D Campbell/ J DaCosta 10:15 a.m B Alfred/ H Stewart 6:00 p.m. L Bromfield [from EVERYDAY PRAYERS D Jenkins] Counsellors on duty 7:00 a.m. M Campbell/ C Hibbert 10:15 a.m. A Spence/ P Hall/ R Hemmings SERVICE FOR TODAY 10:15 a.m. February 19, 2017 Leader: Deacon Paulette Ulett Speaker: Rev Dr Burchel K Taylor Musicians: Deacon Orane Shaw Bro Kraig Bisnott February 19, 2017 CALL TO WORSHIP HYMN OF PRAISE No. 1 God, you spin the whirling planets

2 1. God, you spin the whirling planets, fill the seas and spread the plain, mold the mountains, fashion blossoms, call forth sunshine, wind and rain. We, created in your image, would a true reflection be of your justice, grace, and mercy and the truth that makes us free. 2. You have called us to be faithful in our life and ministry. We respond in grateful worship joined in one community. When we blur your gracious image, focus us and make us whole, Healed and strengthened as your people, we move onward toward your goal. 3. God, your word is still creating, calling us to life made new. Now reveal to us fresh vistas where there s work to dare and do. Keep us clear of all distortion. Polish us with loving care. Thus, new creatures in your image, we ll proclaim Christ everywhere. [June Huber 1978: Tune 87 87D] PRAYER OF ADORATION & THANKSGIVING RESPONSIVE READING Psalm 67- NRSV Leader : May God be gracious to us and bless us and make his face to shine upon us, People: that your way may be known upon earth, your saving power among all nations. Leader: Let the peoples praise you, O God; let all the peoples praise you. People: Let the nations be glad and sing for joy, for you judge the peoples with equity and guide the nations upon earth. Leader: Let the peoples praise you, O God; let all the peoples praise you. People: ALL: The earth has yielded its increase; God, our God, has blessed us. May God continue to bless us; let all the ends of the earth revere him. SONGS OF WORSHIP A. I will enter His gates with thanksgiving in my heart I will enter His courts with praise I will say this is the day that the Lord has made I will rejoice for He has made me glad. He has made me glad, He has made me glad I will rejoice for He has made me glad He has made me glad, He has made me glad I will rejoice for He has made me glad. B. REF: Every time I feel the Spirit moving in my heart I will pray Yes, every time I feel the Spirit moving in my heart I will pray. Upon the mountain, when my Lord spoke, Out of God s mouth came fire and smoke Looked all around me, looks so fine ask my Lord if all was mine.

3 REF: Jordan River, chilly and cold, It chills the body but not the soul. There is but one train on this track. it runs to heaven and right back. REF: C. In my life, Lord, be glorified, be glorified. in my life, Lord, be glorified today. In our song, Lord, be glorified, be glorified. in our song, Lord, be glorified today. In your church, Lord, be glorified, be glorified. In your church, Lord, be glorified today. In your world, Lord, be glorified, be glorified. In your world, Lord, be glorified today.. [Brief Period of Silence] [Children 10 years and under leave for Junior Church] [Sung prayerfully] 1. Be still, for the presence of the Lord, the holy one, is here Come bow before him now with reverence and fear; In him no sin is found we stand on holy ground. Be still, for the presence of the Lord, the holy one, is here. 2. Be still, for the glory of the Lord is shining all around; He burns with holy fire, with splendor he is crowned; How awesome is the sight our radiant King of light! Be still, for the glory of the Lord is shining all around. [David Evans] PRAYER OF CONFESSION & INTERCESSION [Response] Be still, for the power of the Lord is moving in this place; He comes to cleanse and heal, to minister his grace No work too hard for him, in faith receive from him. Be still, for the power of the Lord is moving in this place. WELCOME ANNOUNCEMENTS ACT OF FELLOWSHIP TITHES/ OFFERING DOXOLOGY SCRIPTURE READINGS - [OT]Prov. 15: [NT] St Mark 9: HYMN OF MEDITATION No. 2 #583 We are called to be God s people 1 We are called to be God s people, showing by our lives His grace, One in heart and one in spirit, sign of hope for all the race, Let us show how He has changed us and remade us as His own; Let us share our life together as we shall around his throne.

4 2. We are called to be God s servants, working in the world today; Taking His own task upon us, all His sacred words obey. Let us rise, then, to His summons, dedicate to Him our all. That we may be faithful servants, quick to answer now His call. 3. We are called to be God s prophets, speaking for the truth and right, Standing firm for godly justice, bringing evil into light. Let us seek the courage needed, our high calling to fulfill, That we all may know the blessing of the doing of God s will. [Thomas Jackson D] SPECIAL ITEM MESSAGE The Youth Chorale Rev Dr Burchel K Taylor HYMN OF RESPONSE No. 3 - Lord of all power, I give you my will 1.Lord of all power, I give you my will in joyful obedience your tasks to fulfil; your bondage is freedom, your service is song, and held in your keeping, my weakness is strong 2. Lord of all wisdom, I give you my mind; rich truth that surpasses our knowledge to find, what eye has not seen and what ear has not heard is taught by your Spirit and shines from your word. 3. Lord of all bounty, I give you my heart I praise and adore you for all you impart your love to inspire me, your counsel to guide, your presence to cheer me, whatever betide. 4. Lord of all being, I give you my all, for if I disown you I stumble and fall, but, sworn in glad service your word to obey, I walk in your freedom to the end of the way. [J C Winslow: Tune: SLANE ] PRAYER BENEDICTION

5 February 19, :00 a.m. Christ for Today Broadcast, RJR 94 FM 7:00 a.m. First Worship Service Leader: Deacon Karlene Mason Speaker: Deacon Glendon Brown 8:45 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 Paulette Ulett Speaker: Rev Dr Burchel K Taylor 10:30 a.m. JUNIOR CHURCH [for children 10 years and under] 4:00 p.m. Visitation visit to Homebound/hospitalized 6:00 p.m. Third Worship Service Leader: Speaker: Deacon Edna Walker Rev Norman Mills [Lord s Supper] 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. 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. Monday, February 20 6:00 p.m. Church Council meeting Wednesday, February 22 6:00 p.m. BLI Management Committee all embers are reminded to be in attendance. 7:00 p.m. Live Streaming of the JBU Assembly opening service here in the Chapel. Thursday, February 23 5:30 p.m. Games Evening 7:00 p.m. Choir Rehearsal Friday, February 24 6:00 p,m. Youth Chorale rehearsal Saturday, February 25 8:00 a.m. C O P E Market 10:00 a.m. LEGAL AID Clinic** [Attorney-on-duty Ms Kalisia Findlay] 5:30 p.m. Praise Team Rehearsal

6 BIRTHMONTH GROUP MEETING APRIL - Group members, please remember that the next visit to the Wilson s Home will be today, Sun. Feby 19 th transportation will leave Bethel at 10:00 a.m. Sun. February 19 On the move Hebrews 3: 1-6 Mon February 20 The sacrament of now Hebrews 3: 7-19 Tues. February 21 Into the boardroom Psalm 50 Wed, February 22 Invitation to rest Hebrews 4: 1-11 Thur. February 23 Don t give up! Hebrews 4: Fri. February 24 Perfect in every way Hebrews 5: 1-10 Sat. February 25 Time to grow up Hebrews 5: 11-6:3 For further reflection/prayer Reflect on the next steps of your journey. What are they? What help do you need? God s mercy and grace are fully available. Bring your own needs to him and share with Jesus in praying for anyone you know who may be struggling. 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.* Please use our specially designated address to submit your prayer requests bbprayerline@gmail.com 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 Care-givers. We ask for your prayerful support for the following members and their respective family members. *The funeral service for Sis Sylvia Chandler is scheduled for Saturday, February 25 th, 2017 at 10:00 a.m here at Bethel. Interment at Dovecot Memorial Gardens. *Reminding you that the Memorial service for Ms Maisie [Aunt Maisie] Prince, adopted mother of Deacon Frances Morrison, will be held on Wednesday, February 22 nd, at 1:30 p.m at the University Chapel, Mona. * Sis Sadie Wisdom, Otenza Clarke, Lascine Wisdom-Barnett, Leighton and Lance Wisdom, and other family members, ask for prayers, following the passing of their aunt/grand-aunt, late Iris Gabbadon, Funeral service will be on Wednesday, Feby 22 nd at 12 noon, Shiloh Apostolic Church, May Pen, Clarendon. *As a church, we extend condolence to Deacon R Karl James, and all other members of the family, following the death of their mother, grand/great-grand mother, Mrs Ethlyn [ Ms Tiny ] James, this past week. A thanksgiving service will be held here at Bethel on Saturday, March 11 th, at 9:30 a.m, to be followed by another service/interment in St. Ann. Further details will be advised. *Sis Islene McNally and Bro Rhajhel Brown advise of the passing of her mother/ grand-mother this past week. Funeral service to be advised. THURSDAY PRAYER DAY - Pray today for the leadership of the Jamaica Baptist Union as the 167th. General Assembly and the 5th. Believers' Convention convenes in Montego Bay on Wednesday, Feby 22 nd 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.

7 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 February 22 nd will be led by the ST ANDREW PARISH CHURCH fellowship.. REMINDING all our members and friends that PLEDGE forms for our Energy Project are still available from our ushers or the Church office your support is important. The Men's Brotherhood will be having a general meeting on Saturday, February 25th starting at 3 pm. Our guest speaker will be Rev Kevin Llewellyn, addressing the topic: "Vision: The Power To Be A Better Man". Also note, there will be a post-meeting social so persons are invited to bring table games and plan to stay on for the time of fellowship. Looking forward to seeing you all! KSABA Retreat Members and friends are invited to attend this Retreat on Ash Wednesday, March 1 st beginning at 9:30 a.m at the East Queen Street Baptist Church. The Theme of the Retreat is " Living The Sacrificial Life : A Life That Counts. The JAMAICA BAPTIST UNION invites us to attend and support the 5th BELIEVERS CONVENTION and the 167th GENERAL ASSEMBLY, FEBRUARY 22 26, 2017, in Montego Bay, St. James. We are encouraging our members and friends to attend as many of the sessions as possible. Please see the Notice Board at the back of the Church for registration details. 1. Transportation arrangements are being made for persons wishing to attend the closing services at the Montego Bay Convention Centre on Sunday, February 26 th The cost is $1, per person and confirmation and full payment, must be done by today, February 19 th, Please leave your name/payment/contact details with the Officer on Duty in the Church office downstairs on Sundays, or during the week, Monday Friday in the Church office upstairs, 9:00 a.m 5:00 p.m. Persons are encouraged to make their own provisions for meals for the day. Lunches will be on sale at the venue. 2. Note the Opening service on Wednesday, February 22 nd, 7:00 p.m and the Closing morning service on Sunday, 26 th 10:00 a.m. will be available via live-stream and these will be facilitated here at Bethel (Opening & Closing Services), also Via Live broadcast at Mandeville and Ocho Rios Baptist Churches at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday February 22 Opening Service. and Via Radio Love 101 (Closing Service - morning). THANK YOU Sis Nellie Coombs-Young and family, send their thanks and appreciation to the Pastors, members and friends who were so supportive during the recent period of their bereavement. Special thanks to all those who were able to attend the funeral service. It has meant so much to them. -Bro Jonathan Hill and family, also extend their thanks and appreciation to the Church family, for the support they received during their recent period of bereavement, following the death of his father. Please do continue to remember them all in your prayers. *Bro Roy Clennon is ill at Ward 8 UHWI your visit and/or call [ / ] would be appreciated. The Discipleship and Evangelism Committee of the Jamaica Baptist Union Mission Agency (JBUMA) will be hosting a Residential School of Evangelism, at the Baptist Conference Centre, Duncans, Trelawny, from 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 20 to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 22, Participation is open to Church Leaders and other members of the JBU and other churches. The main aims of the school are to (a) foster spiritual development of Baptists and non-baptists and (b) highlight the individual s responsibilities in evangelizing. The theme for this year is Bold Evangelism in Today s Dynamic Society: Responding to the Challenges. The cost will be, Seven Thousand Dollars (JM$7,000.00) per person. This will include; Accommodation, Meals and Workshop Material. For Further information, please contact the JBU Mission Agency Office at / , ext. 233 (landlines), (LIME)/ (Digicel), (fax) or , jbumissionagency@gmail.com. Visit our website at to register online.

8 COMING.COMING * Ash Wednesday Meditations March 1 st 8:30 a.m 10:00 a.m., * The Annual Ash Wednesday Brunch at the CARIMED Building, 18 Lady Musgrave Road, Kingston 5, Contribution - $1, All proceeds will go towards the Bethel Baptist Church Healing Ministry. We look forward to your usual support Tickets available from the Church Office, Sis Vivienne Ebanks or Bro Glen Christian. * MARCH is Evangelism Month here at Bethel. Note these special services and support with your prayers and attendance -Meetings in Mandela Park - Fridays March 3 and March 10 -Evangelism Encounters (Street Evangelism) - Saturdays March 4 and March 11 -Tent Meetings - Sunday March 5 - Sunday March 12 (no meeting on Saturday) [Sunday nights at 6:00 p.m., weeknights at 6:30 p.m.] - Drama Presentation * Deacons Retreat Saturday, March 25 * Church Members meeting - Monday, March 27 From the Social Worker s Desk Middle-aged lady seeking position to care for the elderly can be recommended. Call Hermne / if you need her service. Young lady seeks position as live-in/live-out household worker, in the Portmore community. Contact Ionie / if you have a position for her.