SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2017

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1 SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2017

2 Beloved, The New York Times, Daily News and Amsterdam News were all powerhouses in the newspaper industry at one time. It was assumed that their primary function was to spread the news of the day to as many subscribers as could be reached. Each was heralded as being a vehicle for a reliable, greater witness to what was happening in the world. Ironically, this was only part of the story. Their other means of survival was to be marketing tools for companies through print advertising. In today s times, the second function has fallen away, leaving them less important. The fact is, no form of advertising, print or otherwise, comes close to the success of word of mouth marketing. Marketers know the best way to get somebody to try a product is to have people talking about it to each other. Once again, the secular world understands an essential biblical principal, the power of personal witnessing. Such examples as the Samarian women in John 4:1-42, Thomas in John 20:24-29 and the Psalmist in Psalm 40:5-10 are testimonies to our ability to be greater witnesses to God s glory. I hope we never become like those in Galatians 3 and forget the witness of Christ as portrayed to us. Rather, I encourage each of us, as disciples to let the power of our light so shine that all we encounter not only want to try the experience we are relaying, but also to accept the all-powerful Savior we have. Next time, skip sharing gossip and share your witness. Now, that is the real good news to spread in the world. With a Shepherd s Love, Pastor Lacey

3 THE ORDER OF WORSHIP 7:45 A.M. & 10:45 A.M. PRAISE & WORSHIP **THE CALL TO WORSHIP As people of faith, we have gathered to worship the Lord. As people of faith, we are witnesses of the Lord s power. The Lord encourages you to share the story of faith and life, with the world around you. We will share our greater witness in word and deed. Blessed be the name of the Lord. **THE EVOCATION (In Unison) Merciful God, we pray that You use us as greater witnesses of your glory. As we go about being living witnesses, we promise to testify to God's love and power in the world. We ask that You be with us, sharing the laughter, the hope, the fears and the tears. In the name of your Son, Jesus Christ, we pray. Amen. **THE HYMN OF PRAISE Jesus Saves! **MORNING SCRIPTURE Psalm 40:5-10 **CHORAL CALL TO PRAYER & RESPONSE...You Are Great/Better Is One Day **MORNING PRAYER *** SELECTION Bethany Choir **RECOGNITION OF VISITORS (Fellowship Time) *** SERMONIC SELECTION..... Bethany Choir THE SERMON GREATER WITNESS JOHN 4:39-42 **ALTAR CALL WORSHIP IN GIVING 536(539) All Things Come Of Thee JOYS & CONCERNS THE DOXOLOGY AND BENEDICTION **THE ORGAN POSTLUDE **CONGREGATION STANDING ***SEATING INTERVAL

4 SERMON SERIES ~ GREATER ALL PRAISE TO GOD, THE FATHER OF OUR LORD, JESUS CHRIST. IT IS BY HIS GREAT MERCY THAT WE HAVE BEEN BORN AGAIN, BECAUSE GOD RAISED JESUS CHRIST FROM THE DEAD. NOW WE LIVE WITH GREAT EXPECTATION, 1 PETER 1:3 NLT SOMEONE ONCE SAID, NO EXPECTATION, NO DISAPPOINTMENT. CLEARLY, THIS PERSON NEVER LIVED BY FAITH. THIS SERMON SERIES ENCOURAGES THE BELIEVER TO WALK IN THE EXPECTATIONS OF GOD, BELIEVING THAT GOD IS FAITHFUL. WHAT GOD SAID, GOD WILL DO!! 11/5 Greater Praise Deuteronomy 10: /12 Greater Dreams Genesis 37: /26 Greater Harvest Matthew 9:35-38 MORNING SCRIPTURE Psalm 40:5-10 (NIV) 5 Many, LORD my God, are the wonders you have done, the things you planned for us. None can compare with you; were I to speak and tell of your deeds, they would be too many to declare. 6 Sacrifice and offering you did not desire but my ears you have opened burnt offerings and sin offerings you did not require. 7 Then I said, Here I am, I have come it is written about me in the scroll. 8 I desire to do your will, my God; your law is within my heart. 9 I proclaim your saving acts in the great assembly; I do not seal my lips, LORD, as you know. 10 I do not hide your righteousness in my heart; I speak of your faithfulness and Your saving help. I do not conceal your love and your faithfulness from the great assembly. SERMONIC SCRIPTURE JOHN 4:39-42 (NIV) 39Many of the Samaritans from that town believed in him because of the woman s testimony, He told me everything I ever did. 40 So when the Samaritans came to him, they urged him to stay with them, and he stayed two days. 41 And because of his words many more became believers. 42 They said to the woman, We no longer believe just because of what you said; now we have heard for ourselves, and we know that this man really is the Savior of the world. CHORAL CALL TO PRAYER & RESPONSE YOU ARE GREAT You deserve the glory and the honor, I lift my hands in worship and I bless Your Holy name. You are great, You do miracles, So great, there is no one else like You, there is no one else like You. BETTER IS ONE DAY Better is one day in Your courts Better is one day in Your house Better is one day in Your courts, than thousands elsewhere Better is one day (3x) than thousands elsewhere Thousands elsewhere

5 SERMON NOTES BENEDICTION SONG GOD IS ON OUR SIDE We live in troubled times; Seems like the sun won't shine When will we realize; God is on our side He hides us in His arms; Protecting us from harm It's good to realize; God is on our side Nothing can separate; He gives us strength to take All that this world may bring; God is on our side Amen, God has spoken, Let the church say, Amen. TO GIVE ONLINE: Text BethanyBC to or Go to

6 Sunday, October 29, 2017 TODAY S MEETINGS JOINT BOARD OF USHERS RM. 103 ~ ALL MEN OF BETHANY REAR SANCTUARY MARK YOUR CALENDAR LEADERSHIP COUNCIL MEETING W/PASTOR LACEY RE-SCHEDULED TO Saturday, December 2 11:00 a.m. SERVICES FOR DEACON GEORGE ELLIS Friday, November 3 rd Viewing & Wake: 4:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Saturday, November 4 th Funeral Service: 10:00 A.M. Saturday, November 4, 2017 DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME ENDS! Boy Scouts Pack/Troop 197 SEASON OF SERVICE SCOUTING FOR FOOD November 5 th 21 st Collecting Non-Perishable Food Items for Thanksgiving Distribution TOYS FOR TOTS December 3 rd 18 th Collecting Unused or Slightly Used Toys for Distribution at area Hospitals COLLECTION BINS FOR DONATIONS WILL BE LOCATED IN THE FELLOWSHIP HALL. SAVE-THE-DATE 2 nd ANNUAL THANKSGIVING DAY OF SERVICE THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23, :00 A.M. 3:00 P.M. SIGN-UP TO VOLUNTEER FOLLOWING BOTH SERVICES IN THE FELLOWSHIP HALL TODAY! BOY SCOUT TROOPS 130/197 SPONSORS A TRIP TO WALT DISNEY WORLD RESORT IN ORLANDO, FLORIDA SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 17 TH SUNDAY FEBRUARY 25 TH, 2018 COSTS: $600.00/PP DO -$575.00/PP QO CONTACT: A. CRUMMEY / OR E. LEE

7 ALL MONEY DUE BY SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 19 TH SIGN-UP SHEET in the Church Office ~ Mrs. Frooks ALL MONIEY IS DUE BY SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 19 TH

8 OUR KNOWN SICK AND SHUT-IN MEMBERS I was sick and ye visited me Matthew 25:36 Mrs. Annie Anderson Brooklyn Gardens Nursing & Rehab Ctr. 835 Herkimer St. Rm Mrs. Erma Billue 1417 Prospect Pl Apt. B Ms. Sylvia Blount 8927 Happiness Rd. Harrisburg, NC Ms. Esther Boyce 375 Putnam Ave. # Mrs. Gloria Brown Center for Nursing & Rehab. (CNR) 727 Classon Ave. Rm Mr. William Campbell - Mrs. Edith L. Carson 3515 Caine Drive Naperville, IL Mrs. Irene Davis 984 Troy Ave Mrs. Mary Davis Jennings Hall Assisted Living Powers St. Apt. 1C Mrs. Wilma Ector 478 MacDonough St Mrs. Ellen Franklin 579 Madison St Mrs. Ella Gardner Queens/Nassau Nursing & Rehab 520 Beach 19 th St. Rm. 204B Far Rkwy, NY Ms. Thelma Harris 170 Decatur St. Apt. 3A Ms. Audrey Hawthorne Brooklyn Hospital 121 Dekalb Ave. Rm Mr. Kenneth Hazell 258 East 45 th St Deacon James Henry Horizon Care Center Beach Channel Drive Rm. 427B Arverne, NY Mrs. Jean Jackson 19 East 58 th St Ms. Mabel Jenkins Saratoga Ave. Apt. 7H Mr. Felix Jeremie Caton Park Nursing Home 1312 Caton Ave. Rm Mrs. Dorothy Johnson 482 Quincy Street Mrs. Girlene Johnson-Downing 427 Quincy Street Mrs. Theresa Kilkenny 4823 Snyder Ave Mrs. Bernice Lanes th Rd. Cambria Heights, NY Mrs. Chantal Lee 633 Decatur St Deacon Joseph Mariner Center for Nursing & Rehab. (CNR) 727 Classon Ave. Rm Trustee Clarence McDonald Center for Nursing & Rehab. (CNR) 727 Classon Ave. Rm. 537A Rev. Dr. Thomas McKellar Kingsbrook Jewish Med. Ctr. 585 Schenectady Ave. 7 th Floor Mrs. Mona McLaughlin 1130 Parkwood Drive #1 Salina, KS Mrs. Hermilita Neblett Kingsbrook Jewish Med. Ctr. 585 Schenectady Ave. Rm Mr. Robert Nivens Hopkins Nursing Home 155 Dean St. Rm Mr. Herbert Oestricher 1720 Bedford Ave., #C 11D Mr. Sidney Oestricher 100 Payan Avenue #315 Valley Stream, NY Ms. Mildred Peoples 653 East 53 rd Street Rev. Dr. Jasper E. Peyton 508 Fourqurean Lane Richmond, VA 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. Mozelle Seabrook Crown Heights Ctr. For Nursing & Rehab. 810 St. Marks Ave. Rm. W Mrs. Annie Smith Brookhaven Rehabilitation Center 250 Beach 17 th St. Far rockaway, NY Ms. Levon Twitty 495 Sterling Pl. #2B Ms. Doris Williams Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation (CNR) 727 Classon Ave. Rm. 543A Mrs. Mary Williams 1658 St. Johns Place Apt. 2C (Please notify the Church Office when there is a change in status.)

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