PRAYER OF ADORATION AND THANKSGIVING

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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.] bethelbaptisthwt.ja@gmail.com Website Theme for the Church year Oct 2014 Sept Being God s People in God s World Living and Sharing the Faith CALL TO WORSHIP HYMN OF PRAISE NO. 1- Joyful, joyful, we adore Thee 1. Joyful, joyful, we adore thee, God of glory, Lord of love Hearts unfold like flowers before thee, opening to the sun above. Melt the clouds of sin and sadness, drive our fear and doubt away, Giver of immortal gladness, fill us with the light of day. 2. All thy works with joy surround thee, earth and heaven reflect thy rays Stars and angels sing around thee, center of unbroken praise, Field and forest, vale and mountain flowery meadow, flashing sea Singing bird and flowing fountain, call us to rejoice in thee. 3. Thou art giving and forgiving, ever blessing, ever blest, Well-spring of the joy of living, ocean depth of happy rest! Thou our Father, Christ our Brother, all who live in love are thine; Teach us how to love each other, lift us to the joy divine. Sometimes when I see the many ways I ve been protected I just say, Thank you, Lord. When I remember the despair in bad times and how it led me to greater faith I must say, Thank you, Lord. When I got annoyed at what seemed to have been a waste of time You knew I needed a break, Thank you Lord. Things don t always happen in the way I expect But now that I m aware of your work in every corner of my life I need not fret about the future Everything will work together for my good What then can I say? But Thank You Lord. [From :The Joy of Knowing by Joy A Simons-Brown] 7:00 a.m.. Service Leader: Deacon Denise Forrest Speaker: Rev Dr Burchel K Taylor Musicians Bro Orane Shaw Bro Kraig Bisnott 4. Mortals, join the happy chorus, which the morning stars began; Love divine is reigning o er us, bringing all within in its span. Ever singing, move we onward, victors in the midst of strife, Joyful music leads us sunward in the triumph song of life. [Henry van Dyke 1907: Tune 87.87D] PRAYER OF ADORATION AND THANKSGIVING RESPONSIVE READING - No. 694 Leader: I will thank the Lord with all my heart in the meeting of the just and their assembly. People: Great are the works of the Lord; to be pondered by all who love them. Leader: Majestic and glorious his work, his justice stands firm for ever. People: He makes us remember his wonders. The Lord is compassion and love. Leader: He gives food to those who fear him; keeps his covenant ever in mind. People: He has shown his might to the people

2 by giving them the lands of the nations. Leader: His works are justice and truth; His precepts are all of them sure, People: standing firm for ever and ever; they are made in uprightness and truth. Leader: He has sent deliverance to his people and established his covenant for ever. People: Holy his name, to be feared. Leader: To fear the Lord is the first stage of wisdom; all who do so prove themselves wise. ALL: His praise shall last for ever! SONGS OF WORSHIP A. You are not a God created by human hands ) You are not a God dependent on any mortal man ) You are not a God in need of, anything we can give Rept. By your plan, that s just the way it is. ) CHO: You are God alone from before time began You were on Your throne and you are God alone And right now in the good times and bad You are on Your throne and you are God alone. You re the only God whose power, none can contend You re the only God whose name and praise will never end You re the only God who s worthy of everything we can give You are God! And that s just the way it is. DEDICATION OF BABIES [BRIEF PERIOD OF SILENCE] [Sung prayerfully] - 1. My faith looks up to Thee, Thou Lamb of Calvary Saviour divine! Now hear me while I pray, take all my guilt away O let me from this day be wholly Thine! 2. May Thy rich grace impart strength to my fainting heart, My zeal inspire; As thou hast died for me, O may my love to Thee Pure, warm and changeless be a living fire! PRAYER OF CONFESSION AND INTERCESSION [Sung prayerfully] Lead me Lord, lead me in thy righteousness Make thy way plain before Thy face. for it is Thou, Lord, Thou, Lord only that makest me dwell in safety. WELCOME ANNOUNCEMENTS ACT OF FELLOWSHIP TITHES & OFFERING DOXOLOGY Rept. Chorus Bridge: Unchangeable, unshakable, unstoppable, That s what You are Rept. Chorus B. When I look at the heavens the moon and stars, When I look at the oceans, the beasts of the sea I shout your name I praise your name. REF: O Lord my God you made humanity A little less than your divinity. O Lord my God, we marvel you are great! You crowned us with your glory and your love. When I look at the flowers, the rain and streams, When I look at the sunshine I see your light I shout your name, I praise your name. When I look at the fields and the birds and trees, When I look at the mountain, the sky and sea, I shout your name, I praise your name. SCRIPTURE READING: HYMN OF MEDITATION: NO. 2 - Prayer is the soul s sincere desire 1. Prayer is the soul s sincere desire 3. Prayer is the contrite sinners voice unuttered or expressed returning from their way, the motion of a hidden fire while angels in their songs rejoice that trembles in the breast and cry, Behold, they pray! 2. Prayer is the simplest form of speech 4. Prayer is the Christians vital breath that infant lips can try; the Christians native air, prayer the sublimest strains that reach their watch-word at the gates of death; the Majesty on high. they enter heaven with prayer. 5. O Christ, by whom we come to God, the Life, the Truth, the Way, the path of prayer You also trod; Lord, teach us how to pray. [James Montgomery: Tune: CM]

3 SPECIAL MUSICAL ITEM - The Youth Chorale MESSAGE - Rev. Dr Burchel K Taylor HYMN OF RESPONSE: No. 3 - Open my eyes, that I may see 1. Open my eyes, that I may see 3. Open my mouth, and let me bear glimpses of truth thou hast for me; gladly the warm truth everywhere; place in my hands the wonderful key open my heart and let me prepare that shall unclasp and set me free. love with thy children thus to share. ready, my God, thy will to see. ready, my God, thy will to see Open my eyes, illumine me, Spirit divine! Open my heart, illumine me, Spirit divine! 2. Open my ears, that I may hear 4. Open my mind, that I may read voices of truth thou sendest clear; more of Thy love in word and deed and while the wave-notes fall on my ear, what shall I fear while yet Thou everything false will disappear. dost lead? only for light from Thee I plead ready, my God, thy will to see. Silently now I wait for Thee Open my ears, illumine me, Spirit divine! ready my God, Thy will to see; open my mind, illumine me, Spirit divine! [Clara Scott: Tune ] PRAYER *************************************** BENEDICTION Theme for the Church year Oct 2014 Sept 2015 Being God s People in God s World Living and Sharing the Faith 6:00 a.m. Christ for Today Broadcast, RJR 94 FM [Sponsored by the Jamaica Baptist Union] 7:00 a.m. First Worship Service Leader: Speaker: Deacon Denise Forrest Rev Dr Burchel K Taylor [Dedication of Babies] 8:45 a.m. Sunday School for all ages /New Members class 9:00 a.m. -10:30 a.m. LIBRARY PERIOD for all ages! 10:15 a.m. Second Worship Service Leader: Speaker: Deacon Ibosenego Stone Mr Travis Drummond [2-yr Student U T C W I] 10:30 a.m. JUNIOR CHURCH [children 10 years and under] 4:00 p.m. Visiting to Shut-Ins NOTE: MEMBERS, FRIENDS, The Kingston Keswick Council closes its weeklong series of services today at the Boulevard Baptist Church. This service today will commence at 6:30 p.m with the observance of the Lord s Supper. As a consequence, we will not have our usual 6:00 p.m service all are encouraged to attend this service The Guest Presenter is Rev Dr Roy Notice. FROM THE SOCIAL WORKER S DESK.. - *Mature gentleman seeks position as a driver. He has a General Driver s licence and can be recommended. Contact for further details and if you can offer him a job. *Ms Parkinson seeks position as caregiver to elderly person. Please contact her if you have need of her services. THANK YOU. *Deacon Jennifer Anderson and Family wish to express sincere thanks and appreciation for the support, many comforting words, calls, expressions of kindness and attendance at the Thanksgiving Service of Mr. Alan Cameron James last Saturday. Special Thanks to our Adult Choir whose musical tributes helped to transport our Dad to his heavenly home. May God continue to bless and keep you in His love *Deacon Veronica Smith and family also extend their thanks and appreciation to the Pastors and members for all the acts of encouragement and support they received during their period of bereavement. A special thanks to those who were able to attend the funeral service.

4 THURSDAYS is our Church s special day of prayer. Let us begin praying for the upcoming month of Evangelism in MARCH in particular pray for the unsaved..! Monday, January 26 6:00 p.m. Church Council Meeting Tuesday, January 27 7:00 p.m. House Prayer Fellowship Wednesday, January 28 7:00 p.m. Prayer/Praise/Thanksgiving [Coordinated by the JANUARY BIRTHMONTH Grp.] Thursday, January 29 5:30 p.m. Games Evening 7:00 p.m. The Choir Rehearsals Friday, January 30 6:00 p.m. G I F T meeting Y/Adults/Y/Fell [featuring KARAOKE Gospel1] Saturday, January 31 8:30 a.m. C O P E Market 9:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. Share Your Faith Workshop 5:00 p.m. Praise Team Rehearsal BIRTHMONTH GROUP MEETINGS JANUARY/ FEBRUARY and AUGUST Members, please meet your respective group leaders outside the Pharmacy today, immediately following the 7:00 a.m service APRIL Members, please note that the next visit to the Wilson s Home will be today, Sunday, January 25 th. Transportation will leave Bethel at 10:00 a.m. and the next group meeting is on Saturday, January 31 st 4:00 p.m. Usual support expected. NOVEMBER Members, please remember that the next meeting will be on Saturday, January 31 st 5:00 p.m. here at Bethel. Looking forward to seeing you all DECEMBER All group members are asked to note that the next meeting will be on Wednesday, February 4 th 5:30 p.m. *************** WELCOME THANK YOU for choosing to share in our worship services 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 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. 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, Reflections. The next session will be on Wednesday, JANUARY 28 st. This session will be led by our Church Fellowship. Be there to support our representatives. 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 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. >Deacon Warren Nelson, Bro Alexander Nelson and other family members, advise that the Funeral service for their mother will be on Saturday, February 7 th, :00 a.m here at Bethel. >The funeral service for Sis Andrea Hutchinson who died recently will be held here at Bethel on Saturday, February 14 th 10:00 a.m Interment at Meadowrest Memorial Gardens. >Bro Leroy Patterson and family ask for prayers, as they mourn the sudden loss of their mother this past week. Funeral service will be advised. >Bro Matthew Dietrich was involved in a motor vehicle accident this past week. We ask for your prayers as he undergoes treatment at the Kingston Public Hospital. Visiting is restricted at this time! >Bro Carrington Grant [ ] is at Ward 7 U H W I. Do remember him in your prayers and visit as is possible. *Deacon Viola Maxwell and Sis Elaine Maxwell advise of the passing of a brother/uncle this past week. Funeral service will be advised. >Sis Ena Aarons has advised of the passing of a nephew recently. She asks for our prayers. >Sis Clementina Thomas has lost a daughter in the United Kingdom. Please remember her in your prayers. Sun. January 25 For God and neighbor 1Cor. 10:23-11:1 Mon. January 26 Ask God to act Psalm 102 Tues. January 27 Chosen and called Jeremiah 1:1-19 Wed. January 28 Guilty as charged Jeremiah 2:1-22 Thur. January 29 The great divorce Jeremiah 3:6-4:4 Fri. January 30 Grieving aloud Jeremiah 4:19-31 Sat. January 31 A call for integrity Jeremiah 5:1-13 For further reflection In what ways and for what reasons do you think God might be holding back his judgement this week, from the world, and from his church? COMING SOON NOTE THESE UPCOMING EVENTS *ANNUAL ASH-WEDNESDAY MEDITATIONS February 18 th 8:00 a.m. *ANNUAL ASH-WEDNESDAY BRUNCH, coordinated by Friends of the Healing Ministry at CARIMED Building, Lady Musgrave Road. Contribution - $1, reserve your tickets early- available in the Church office. NOTE: We have now received Blood Donor cards for our members/friends who donated blood during the Church s Annual Drive in June Please collect yours from the Church Office, by signing on the designated as receiving same. We further advise the next Collection date will be on JUNE 21, CAMPBELL Monique COHALL Kyle FRANCIS Javaun MCLEOD Evelyn MARSHALL, Troy

5 NEWMAN Paul PINNOCK Nuvia POWELL, Ramon SALMON Stacy-Ann SIMMONDS-GABRIEL, Ileen WATSON Kimone YOU AND I HAVE A ROLE TO PLAY! "But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit come on you, and you will be My witnesses...to the end of the earth." Acts 1:8 Have you received the power? What are you doing with it? Are you obeying the Word of God which instructs us to be His witness to others? Come and learn how to Share Your Faith All are invited to a Level 1 training workshop THIS Saturday, January 31 at Bethel from 9:00 am - 3:30 pm. Learn how to: Use hand to present the Gospel Overcome the fear of witnessing Find people who are open to the Gospel Lead people to make a commitment Develop a love for the Lost 60 th Anniversary Memorabilia items are now available for sale. Visit the display desk at the CYBER CENTRE [ground floor of the Administration Block]on Sundays, the back of the Church on Wednesday evenings before/after Bible Study time or the Church office during the week Monday Friday, 9:00 a.m 5:00 p.m. and select/make your purchase. Wonderful gift ideas! Support this another area of the 60 th Anniversary celebrations! For further information and registration contact Deacons Denise Forrest, Clifton Hibbert or Ken Tucker or please leave your details on the Registration Form at the back of the Church It s not too late to Register! ANSWER THE CALL AND BRING A FRIEND!!!!! ****************************************************** CALLING VOLUNTEERS..for another Outreach Mission of the Church! The Kingston Gardens Mission, East Avenue, Kingston 4 is seeking volunteers to teach Sunday School from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. each Sunday. Contact Deacon Celia Jackson, Superintendent - tel to indicate which Sunday you could be available. We are also seeking volunteers for a work day on Saturday the 21 st of February, 2015 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. We need painters, carpenters, masons, cooks etc. Kindly leave your contact information at the Church office. ****************** The 165 th General Assembly/Believer s Convention of the Jamaica Baptist Union will convene February at the HOLIDAY INN SUNSPREE RESORT, in Montego Bay, St. James. Hotel reservations can be made at respective centres noted on the Notice Board at the back of the Church. The closing services will be held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre on Sunday, February 22, Do plan to support this Assembly. As a Church, we are considering making transportation arrangements for members who might wish to attend the closing services on Sunday, Feby 22 nd.we need to confirm with the Bus company by Friday, February 13, 2015, so please advise the Church office of your interest by Sunday, February 8, 2015 cost is $2, per person/return. From the Desk of The Evangelism Committee Our Call To Evangelism Continues!!!!