Officers on duty 7:00 a.m. D Gordon 10:15 a.m. E Gyles/ B Edwards 6:00 p.m. k Lewis-Tucker. 7:00 a.m. - May 22, 2016

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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 October 2015 September 2016 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. D Gordon 10:15 a.m. E Gyles/ B Edwards 6:00 p.m. k Lewis-Tucker I can t explain you, Lord. But you being what you are, and I being what I am, that doesn t surprise me What I have learnt about you makes a kind of sense, but I haven t got it all worked out. Lord God, you made me, and everything else that is, or ever was, or ever will be. That s an idea I can get hold of. You are my Father, and the Father of us all; Your Son, Jesus, I know about. I can grasp that his work is your work; Your Holy Spirit I know something about not enough. When I feel his power in me, that is your power. This is no explanation, Lord, but a description of how it seems to me, how I encounter you. MAY IS FAMILY MONTH AT BETHEL! Counsellors on duty 7:00 a.m. L Hardware/ K Tucker 10:15 a.m. P Savoury/ V Rowe/ C Anderson 7:00 a.m. - May 22, 2016 Leader: Deacon André Earle Speaker: Mr Howard Senior Deacon Barbican Baptist Church Musicians: Deacon Dr Michael Taylor Deacon Orane Shaw

2 May 22, 2016 CALL TO WORSHIP HYMN OF PRAISE - No. 1 - #51 Holy, holy, holy, Lord God almighty 1 Holy, holy, holy, Lord God almighty, Early in the morning our song shall rise to thee; Holy, holy, holy, merciful and mighty, God in three persons, blessed Trinity. 2.Holy, holy, holy! All the saints adore thee, Casting down their golden crowns around the glassy sea; Cherubim and seraphim, falling down before thee; God ever living through eternity. 3. Holy, holy, holy! Thought the darkness hide thee, Though the eye of sinful man thy glory may not see, Thou alone art holy, there is none beside thee; Perfect in power, in love, and purity. 4. Holy, holy, holy! Lord God almighty! All thy works shall praise thy name in earth, and sky and sea; Holy, holy, holy, merciful and mighty, God in three persons, blessed Trinity. [Reginald Heber - NICAEA] PRAYER OF ADORATION & THANKSGIVING RESPONSIVE READING - No. 655 Leader: How great is your name, O Lord, our God, through all the earth! People: Your majesty is praised above the heavens; on the lips of children ad of babes You have found praise to foil your enemy, to silence the foe and the rebel. Leader: When I see the heavens, the work of your hands, the moon and the stars which you arranged, what is man that you should keep him in mind, mortal man that you care for him? People: Yet you have made him little less than a god; with glory and honour you crowned him, gave him power over the works of your hand, put all things under his feet. Leader: All of them, sheep and cattle, yes, even the savage beasts, Birds of the air, and fish that make their way through the waters. ALL: How great is your name, O Lord, our God, Through all the earth!

3 SONGS OF WORSHIP A. 1. When I look at the heavens the moon and stars, I shout your name, I praise your name, O God. 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. 2. When I look at the flowers, the rain and streams, I shout your name, I praise your name, O God. When I look at the sunshine I see your light I shout your name, I praise your name. 3. When I look at the fields and the birds and trees, I shout your name, I praise your name, O God. When I look at the mountain, the sky and sea, I shout your name, I praise your name. B. He is exalted, the King exalted on high. I will praise Him, He is exalted for ever exalted and I will praise His name! REF: He is the Lord, forever His truth shall reign. Heaven and earth rejoice in his holy name. He is exalted, the King is exalted on high! [rept.] C. Father, we adore you Jesus we adore you Lay our lives before you lay our lives before you How we love you how we love you. Spirit, we adore you Lay our lives before you How we love you! [Sung Prayerfully] I want to worship the Lord with all of my heart Give Him my all not just a part Lift up my hands to the King of Kings And praise Him in everything. [Brief Period of Silence] PRAYER OF CONFESSION & INTERCESSION [Response] He alone Is worthy to worship and adore The Lamb of God, victorious; my risen Lord! He purchased our redemption Our righteousness is He, Exalt the name of Jesus; He is worthy WELCOME ANNOUNCEMENTS ACT OF FELLOWSHIP

4 TITHES/ OFFERING DOXOLOGY SCRIPTURE READING [NT] St Luke 15: 1-10 [Read by Sis Anna Myers SS Student] HYMN OF MEDITATION No. 2 - Ancient Words 1. Holy words long preserved 2. Holy words of our faith For our walk in this world Handed down to this age They resound with God's own heart Came to us through sacrifice Oh, let the ancient words impart Oh heed the faithful works of Christ. Words of Life, words of Hope Give us strength, help us cope In this world, where e'er we roam Ancient words will guide us home Holy words long preserved For our walk in this world, They resound with God s own heart O let the ancient words impart. SPECIAL MUSICAL ITEM REF: Ancient words ever true Changing me and changing you We have come with open hearts Oh, let the ancient words impart [Lynn DeShazo -2001] The Youth Chorale MESSAGE Deacon Howard Senior [Barbican Baptist Church] HYMN OF RESPONSE - No. 3 - Rescue the perishing 1. Rescue the perishing, care for the dying, snatch them in pity from sin and the grave; weep o er the erring one, lift up the fallen, tell them of Jesus the mighty to save. REF: Rescue the perishing, care for the dying; Jesus is merciful, Jesus will save. 2. Though they are slighting Him, still He is waiting, waiting the penitent child to receive; plead with them earnestly, plead with them gently, He will forgive, if they only believe. REF: 3. Down in the human heart, crushed by the tempter, feelings lie buried tht grace can restore; touched by a loving heart, wakened by kindness, chords that are broken will vibrate once more. REF: 4. Rescue the perishing, duty demands it; strength for thy labour the Lord will provide; back to the narrow way, patiently win them, tell the poor wanderer a Saviour has died.. REF: [Fanny J Crosby, 1869] PRAYER BENEDICTION

5 May 22, :00 a.m. Christ for Today Broadcast, RJR 94 FM 7:00 a.m. First Worship Service Leader: Speaker: Deacon Mr Howard Senior [Barbican Baptist Church] 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: Speaker: Deacon Veronica Smith Deacon Dr R Karl James 10:30 a.m. JUNIOR CHURCH [for children 10 years and under] 4:00 p.m. Visiting to Shut/In members 6:00 p.m. Third Worship Service Leader: Speaker: Deacon Ken Wilson Rev Dr Burchel K Taylor Today and next Sunday, May 29 th is being recognized as Pulpit Exchange/ Fellowship Sunday by the Kingston & St Andrew Baptist Association [KSABA] Sharing with us at the 7:00 a.m service today is Deacon Howard Senior, from the Barbican Baptist Church. Next Sunday, May 29 th, our Deacons, Dr Anthony Allen and Chevonese Wallace will share at the Barbican Church and Golden Spring Mission respectively, Do give them your prayerful support. Monday, May 23 LABOUR DAY ALL OFFICES CLOSED Tuesday, May 24 7:00 p.m. House Prayer Fellowship Wednesday, May 25 7:00 p.m. Prayer/Praise/Singspiration [Led by MAY birthmonth Group] Thursday, May 26 5:30 p.m. Games Evening 7:00 p.m. Choir Rehearsal Friday, May 27 5:45 p.m. Youth Chorale Rehearsal 7:00 p.m. G I F T Meeting [Y/Fell/Y Adults] Saturday, May 28 8:00 a.m. C O P E Market 10:00 a.m. LEGAL AID CLINIC [Attorney-on-duty Mr Richard Hemmings] 5:30 p.m. Praise Team Rehearsal 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.. Sun. May 22 Passing the baton 2 Kings 2: 1-18

6 Mon May 23 Multiply by faith 2 Kings 4: 1-7 Tues. May 24 The chain of love 2 Kings 4: 8-37 Wed, May 25 Park your pride 2Kings 5: 1-14 Thur. May 26 Rotten gotten gains 2 Kings 5: Fri. May 27 Calling in the experts 2 Kings 12: 1-21 Sat. May 28 Run over by ego Psalm 12 For further reflection As you pray this week, do an inventory of your own life. What really matters to you? Lay this before God and ask him to help you get your priorities right and aligned to his purposes for your life. 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] This week s meditations on May 25 th will be led by THE PRAISE TABERNACLE CHURCH FELLOWSHIP. Plan to be there to support. 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. We now have a specially designated address to receive your prayers bbprayerline@gmail.com send in your requests at any time! 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. *Sis Annette Grant and family advise that the funeral service for her sister, Ms Jennifer McLean, will be held on Saturday, June 11 th at 11:00 a.m at the Boulevard Baptist Church.. *THURSDAY PRAYERS.- Let us offer prayers for all families in our nation, as we focus on families during this month. BIRTHMONTH GROUP MEETINGS JANUARY - Group members, please be reminded of the next meeting on Wednesday, May 18 th 5:45 p.m Plan to be there. FEBRUARY The next group meeting will be on Wednesday, May 25 th at 5:30 p.m. Do make every effort to be there. APRIL The next visit to the WILSON s HOME is today Transportation will leave Bethel at 10:00 a.m JUNE: Please meet with your leader by the Pharmacy immediately following the 7:00 a.m. service today. OCTOBER The next group meeting is scheduled for Saturday, May 28 th at 8:30 a.m here at Bethel. Plan to be there. THANK YOU- Sis Alverna and Jeanelle Malcom, express their thanks to the Pastors and members for the support they received, through telephone calls, during their period of bereavement recently. They greatly appreciate the expressions of concern and care. God s blessings be with you all! COMING UP: : Open Sunday School next week Sunday, May 29 immediately after the 7am service. Certificates and trophies will be distributed to students who performed well in the last JBU Sunday School Exams. Students, teachers, family and friends come let us celebrate! Sunday, May 29 FORUM re PARENTING 5:00 p.m. How are parents coping in today's world? Inviting all parents to come and share your views.

7 We are inviting everyone to come out to Prayer Mondayz on May 30, 2016., sponsored by the KSABAYA - Come out and worship with us. Spread the word come and support! Sunday, June 12 9:00 a.m 3:00 p.m. Annual Blood Donors Day inviting all members and friends to visit our Medical Clinic, immediately following the 7:00 a.m and 10:15 a.m services and donate a unit of blood for yourself, your family member/friend who might just need a unit in an emergency! Sunday, June 19 Fathers Day 6:00 p.m Join us in a celebration to fathers, featuring a Drama Presentation by our Children s Department-Drama Group. Bethel Baptist Church Senior Citizens Ministry (BBCSCM) Re. Dinner Attendance Location: Pollyanna Restaurant 8 Stanton Terrace, Kingston 6 Date: 18th June 2016 Time: 4.00pm Persons who will be attending the Dinner MUST confirm their attendance by signing the Attendance List, which will be available at the back of the Church as of Sunday May 1st Please note that the deadline to sign will be Sunday May 29 th Please contact the persons listed below with any queries that you may have: Maxine Robinson , Jacklyn Lodenquai , Norma Thomas You are also reminded that envelopes for monthly contributions can be collected from the church office. FROM THE Youth Related Ministries [Y R M] Department BETHEL YOUTH SUMMER EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMME [BYSEP] We wish to remind our members and friends that we need your help. We would like to offer each successful applicant at least 55 applicants - a weekly wage of $7, for a four-week period. A budget of $1.5m is projected to cover remuneration for these students. How can you help? a) Sponsor payment for at least one (1) week for one (1) applicant ; or part-payment for the four-week period; b) Offer to have placed, at least one (1) applicant in your business /organization and remunerate him/her for the four-week period. c) Birthmonth groups can offer support for applicants as is possible. How can you pay? * Make your cheque payable to BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH * Place your cash in specially marked BYSEP envelopes [available in the Church Office] *Remember to pray for the success of this programme as we seek to help students earn/save something towards their expenses for the new School term. URGENTLY NEEDED at the Bethel Baptist Church Healing Ministry Bethel Baptist Healing Ministry needs the services of a Registered Nurse to work Monday to Friday, 9:00a.m 5:00p.m. Please submit you application via bethelhealingministry@gmail.com OR by direct mail to: The Director OR The Church Administrator c/o The Administrator Bethel Baptist Church Bethel Healing Ministry 6 Hope Road, Kingston 10

8 6 Hope Road, Kingston 10 From the Mission & Evangelism Department We are introducing a new information package for our visitors and seek feedback from our members. Please view the proposals on the notice board at the back of the Chapel and indicate the format you prefer and any comments/suggestions to Deacon Ken Tucker The Jamaica Baptist Union Mission Agency (JBUMA) will take its next mission visit to Haiti, July 11 22, 2016 On this visit, the team will conduct Medical Clinics and facilitate Vacation Bible School (VBS), light construction, training and evangelism. We will therefore need, Nurses; Doctors; VBS workers and anyone who wishes to serve. Each person is being asked to make a contribution of One Thousand Two Hundred United States Dollars (US$1,200.00). This will cover airfare, meals, accommodation and ground transportation. Interested persons are being asked to complete the Haiti Mission Volunteer Registration Form attached and return same to the Jamaica Baptist Union (JBU) Centre, 2b Washington Boulevard, Kingston 20, by Monday, May 30, 2016, and/or call Miss Danielle Redwood, Programme Coordinator, JBUMA, at the following numbers; / / (Digicel)/ (LIME). Payments (US$ only) are to be delivered to the JBU Centre or be lodged to the NCB, Half Way Tree, US$ Account We ask that a copy of each Lodgement Slip(s) be faxed to, , if payment will be done more than twice. Final payment must be made by, Friday, July 1, From the Social Worker s Desk A one-bedroom self-contained flat, located in the Charlton Avenue, Kingston 8 area, is available for rent contact for further details. Mature female seeking day s or weekly work in house or establishment contact Janet if you can offer her a position. COIN COLLECTION DRIVE..[in aid of the MINISTRY TO THE HOMELESS] Please be reminded that the Men's Brotherhood will be collecting coins (and paper money) in the specially marked containers, today, Sunday May 22 nd and May 29 th..look out for our well -dressed ladies!

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