CALL TO WORSHIP. HYMN OF PRAISE - No. 1

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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 July 3, :00 a.m. Speaker: Dea. Dr R Karl James Leader: Deacon André Earle Musician: Sis Joy Brown [This is the day that the Lord has made, we will rejoice and be glad in it ] Father, we rejoice that you have given us Sunday: the day when we remember that you created the world and all that is within it, the day when Jesus was raised from the dead, and death and hell laid waste, the day in which all things were made and re-made. Save our worship from all that is trivial rooted in the reality of the world in which we live. May we sense the presence of all who have gone before us, hearing in our own songs the echo of unseen heaven s praise. Amen [from: More Everyday Prayers M Walker]

2 Officers on duty 7:00 a.m. Y Daley 10:15 a.m. C Thoms-Rodriquez 6:00 p.m. B Roper Counsellors on duty 7:00 a.m. K Mason/L Hardware/ C Granville 10:15 a.m. A Spence/ C Barrett/ D Duncanson July 3, 2016 CALL TO WORSHIP HYMN OF PRAISE - No. 1 #12 Jesus calls us here to meet him 1. Jesus calls us here to meet him 3. Jesus calls us to each other; As, through word and song and prayer found in him are no divides, We affirm God s promised presence Race and class and sex and language; Where his people live and care. Such are barriers he derides. Praise the God who keeps his promise; Join the hands of friend and stranger; Praise the Son who calls us friends; join the hands of age and youth; Praise the Spirit who, among us, join the faithful and the doubter, To our hopes and fears attends. in their common search for truth. 2. Jesus calls us to confess him 4. Jesus calls us to his table Word of life and Lord of all, rooted firm in time and space, Sharer of our flesh and frailness where the Church in earth and heaven Saving all who fail or fall. finds a common meeting place. Tell his holy human story; Share the bread and wine, his body; Tell his tales that all may hear; share the love of which we sing; Tell the world that Christ in glory share the feast for saints and sinners Came to earth to meet us here. Hosted by our Lord and King. [Iona Community: Tune: D] PRAYER OF ADORATION & THANKSGIVING RESPONSIVE READING - No. 670 Leader: Don t be worried on account of the wicked; don t be jealous of those who do wrong. People: They will soon disappear like the grass that dries up; they will die like plants that wither. Leader: Trust in the Lord and do good; live in the land and be safe. People: Seek your happiness in the Lord, and he will give you your heart s desire. Leader: Give yourself to the Lord; trust in him, and he will help you; People: he will make your righteousness shine like the noonday sun. Leader: Be patient and wait for the Lord to act; don t be worried about those who prosper or those who succeed in their evil plans. People: Don t give in to worry or anger; it only leads to trouble. Leader: Those who trust in the Lord will possess the land, but the wicked will be driven out. People: Turn away from evil and do good, and your descendants will always live in the land; ALL: for the Lord loves what is right and does not abandon his faithful people.

3 SONGS OF WORSHIP A. The splendor of the King, clothed in majesty, Let all the earth rejoice, let all the earth rejoice. He wraps Himself in light and darkness tries to hide; It trembles at His voice, it trembles at His voice. How great is our God! Sing with me, How great is our God! And all will see how great, how great is our God! Age to age He stands, and time is in His hands; Beginning and the End, Beginning and the End. The Godhead, three in one, Father, Spirit, Son The Lion and the Lamb, the Lion and the Lamb. How great is our God! Sing with me, How great is our God! And all will see how great, how great is our God! Name above all names, [you are] worthy of all praise; [And] my heart will sing, How great is our God! B. The Lord reigns, the Lord reigns, the Lord reigns! Let the earth rejoice, let the earth rejoice, let the earth rejoice! Let the people be glad, that our God reigns. 1. A fire goes before him 2. The heaven declare his righteousness And burns up all his enemies The people see his glory The hills melt like wax For you O Lord are exalted at the presence of the Lord, over all the earth, at the presence of the Lord. over all the earth. C. I love you Lord, and I lift my voice to worship You O my soul, rejoice. Take joy my King, in what You hear May it be a sweet, sweet sound in Your ear. [Brief Period of Silence] [Sung Prayerfully] Create in me a clean heart, O God and renew a right spirit within me. Create in me a clean heart, O God and renew a right spirit within me. Cast me not away from thy presence, O Lord; take not thy Holy Spirit from me Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation, and renew a right spirit within me. PRAYER OF CONFESSION & INTERCESSION [Response] They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength They shall mount up with wings as eagles They shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint Teach me Lord, teach me Lord, to wait. WELCOME ANNOUNCEMENTS ACT OF FELLOWSHIP TITHES/ OFFERING DOXOLOGY SCRIPTURE READINGS [OT] Joshua 24: 1-13 [NT] Rom. 12:9-23

4 HYMN OF MEDITATION No. 2 #357 Seek ye first 1. Seek ye first the Kingdom of God And His righteousness And all these things shall be added unto you allelu, alleluia! Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, allelu, alleluia! 2. Man shall not live by bread alone But by every word That proceeds from the mouth of God allelu, alleluia! Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, allelu, alleluia! 3. Ask and it shall be given unto you Seek and ye shall find Knock and the door shall be opened unto you allelu, alleluia! Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, allelu, alleluia! 4. Trust in the Lord with all thine heart He shall direct thy paths In all thy ways acknowledge Him allelu, alleluia! Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, allelu, alleluia! 5. Praise to the Father, praise to the Son, Praise to the Spirit too, And to the Godhead, three in one Allelu, alleluia Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, allelu, alleluia SPECIAL MUSICAL ITEM MESSAGE HYMN OF RESPONSE - No. 3 - Deacon Danielle Townsend Deacon Dr R Karl James #538 O for a heart to praise my God 1.. O for a heart, to praise my God, 3. A humble, lowly contrite heart A heart from sin set free; believing, true and clean, A heart that s sprinkled with the blood, which neither life not death can part So freely shed for me. From him who dwells within: 2. A heart resigned, submissive meek, 4. A heart in every thought renewed My great redeemer s throne, and full of love divine; Where only Christ is heard to speak, perfect and right, and pure and good, Where Jesus reigns alone. Your life revealed in mine. 5. Your nature, gracious Lord, impart, come quickly from above; write your new name upon my heart, your own great name of love. [Charles Wesley ] PRAYER BENEDICTION

5 July 3, :00 a.m. Christ for Today Broadcast, RJR 94 FM 7:00 a.m. First Worship Service Leader: Deacon André Earle Speaker: Deacon Dr R Karl James 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 Communion Service Leader: Speaker: Deacon Glendon Brown Rev Dr Burchel K Taylor [Lord s Supper] 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 BETHEL DANCE TROUPE IN CONCERT - God: Genesis Revelation Come and share in the experience the names of God, as interpreted by our Dance Troupe! ADMISISON: FREE.! Leader: Sis Judene Edwards 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. ********************* Sunday School Open Assembly will be held today July 3 immediately after the 7:00 am service. Students and teachers please assemble in the Chapel for 10 minutes before going to your classes. HAPPY BIRTHDAY/ANNIVERSARY On this the first Sunday in JULY, we extend special birthday/anniversary greetings to all our members, friends who will celebrate any of these events during the month. Special Wedding Anniversary Greetings are extended to - Sis Gretel Brown & Bro. Aubrey Brown who will celebrate their 51 st Wedding anniversary on July 26 th. -Sis Henrietta Baxter and Bro. Baldwin Baxter, who will celebrate their 40 th Wedding Anniversary on July 31 st Heartiest congratulations to them and may God s blessings continue to be with you all. As a Church community, we also wish to congratulate Rev J J Williams, [retired JBU Minister] who will celebrate his 100 th Birthday on July 6 th. Monday, July 4 6:00 p.m. Women s Federation meeting Tuesday, July 5 7:00 p.m. House Prayer Fellowship Wednesday, July 6 7:00 p.m. BIBLE STUDY Thursday, July 7 5:30 p.m. Games Evening 7:00 p.m. Choir Rehearsal

6 Friday, July 8 5:45 p.m. Youth Chorale Rehearsal 7:00 p.m. G I F T Meeting [Y/Fell/Y Adults] Saturday, July 9 8:00 a.m. C O P E Market 10:00 a.m. LEGAL AID CLINIC [Attorney on duty Mrs Helen Evelyn] 5:30 p.m.. Praise Team Rehearsal NOTE: Registration for the School year, September 2016 July 2017 for the JFLL classes will be on Monday, July 4 th 2:00 p.m 5:00 p.m. ONLY! Sun. July 3 Tough teaching Luke 9: Mon July 4 The way things really are Luke 9: Tues. July 5 Down into the valley Luke 9: Wed, July 6 The right pecking order Luke 9: Thur. July 7 Bad attitude twice! Luke 9: Fri. July 8 The demands of discipleship Luke 9: Sat. July 9 Help! I m not in control Psalm 18: 1-29 For further reflection We may be drawn to follow Christ by many things. That has always been the case, but Jesus reminds his followers that at the end of his own walk lay the harsh realities of his own obedience to the will of his Father. How ready are you for such demands? WELCOME Thank you for choosing to worship with us today!. We extend a special welcome to all the participants in this year s Summer Programme [BYSEP], as they begin their four-week period of service on Monday, July 4 th, 2016, as they worship together in the 10:15 a.m service. 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 July 6 th will be led by THE RICHMOND PARK CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE CHURCH FELLOWSHIP. Plan to be there to support. CONGRATULATIONS TO - Sis Tivona Adams - Came first in her class and was also awarded for being the most disciplined student, and Sis. Tamoya Adams - who came second in her class They both attend the Clan Carthy Primary School and are in grade 5 heading into grade 6. Both were recently baptized and received into the fellowship. Well done! 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.

7 *Our church extends sincere condolence to Rev Dr Burchel K Taylor, Sis Florette Blackwood and Sis Norma Taylor, and all other family members, following the death of a sister, Mrs Una Salmon this past week. The service of thanksgiving is scheduled for Monday, July 4 th 10:00 a.m at the Hanover Street Baptist Church. *Sis. Chris-Ann Gayle and family, ask for our prayers, following the loss of her father, Mr. Christopher Gayle, recently. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, July 16 th All Saints Anglican Church, Crofts Hill, Clarendon at 1:00 p.m.. Interment in the Church s Cemetery. Refreshments will follow at the Gayle s residence. * We advise of the passing of one of our Deacons, Catherine Powell recently. A memorial service will be held here at Bethel on Saturday, July 16 th 10:00 a.m. Do remember all her family members in your prayers * Please be advised that the funeral service for Bro Marlon Plummer s mother, Mrs. Veronica Plummer, is today, July 3rd at the Full Truth Church of God - 4 Shortwood Road Kingston at 11:30am. Interment will follow at Dovecot Memorial Gardens. *Sis Grace Peart and family seek our prayers, following the death of her mother this past week. Funeral service will be advised. *THURSDAY PRAYERS.- Let us pray for all the summer activities scheduled to be held here in JULY/ AUGUST. BIRTHMONTH GROUP MEETINGS JULY group members, if you have not yet collected an important note from the church office, please do so today. AUGUST All members, please be reminded of the group meeting on Saturday, July 9t 5:00 p.m here at Bethel. Do plan to be there. SEPTEMBER Please meet with your group leaders today, immediately following the morning services. The Ushers Retreat set for the 9 th July 2016 will be at Bethel starting at 8:00 a.m. All members are asked to confirm their attendance on the sheet of paper provided at the table at the back of the Chapel, after the 7 am and 10:15 am services today. COMING UP: JULY Deacons Meeting Monday, July 11 th 6:00 p.m. Church Council Meeting Monday, July 25 th 6:00 p.m. [note this change this is to facilitate VBS scheduled for Monday, July 18 th.] Members, friends, renovation works to the female bathroom downstairs and in the vicinity of the canteen is continuing. As a consequence, there will be disruptions in access to these areas. We ask that you cooperate and use the designated access areas ONLY, so as to prevent any unnecessary damages. Alternate bathroom facilities are available a) on the first and second floors of the Education building b) ground floor and first floor of the Administration building c) in the vicinity of the entrance to the Medical clinic. Appropriate signage has been placed to assist you in locating these. Thank you for your understanding /cooperation in this regard as we seek to improve our Church property. JAMAICA BAPTIST UNION MISSION AGENCY (JBUMA) TRAINING IN DISCIPLESHIP AND MINISTRY

8 Preparing God s People for Service A SPECIAL INVITATION TO YOU Want to deepen and broaden your understanding of the Christian faith to become more faithful disciples of Christ in today s world? This is the programme for you. Register now to participate in cycle 7 of the Training in Discipleship and Ministry (TDM) programme scheduled to begin on September 3, 2016 at the following location; Mona Baptist Church Educational Centre. Papine, St. Andrew Orientation for will be held on Saturday September 3 rd 2016, 9:30 a.m. 1.00p.m. Copies of the relevant brochure and application form are available from your local church office or the JBU Mission Agency office. Completed application forms should be submitted to the JBU Mission Agency. Need further information? Please contact Jamaica Baptist Union Mission Agency at Deacon Andrea Bev Wilmot or Sister Millicent Hughes COME AND BE BLESSED - REGISTER TODAY The Jamaica Baptist Union - Christian Education Department in its continued commitment to offer training opportunities to the JBU constituency is pleased to inform you of the resumption of Sign Language classes. Introductory as well as Level 1 Courses in Sign Language will commence at the Bethel Baptist Church, 6 Hope Road, Half Way Tree, Kingston 10 on Saturday September 17 to December 17, 2016 from 3:00-4:30 p.m. each Saturday. The cost of the entire course including materials is seven thousand, five hundred dollars ($7,500.00). Please complete the registration form [available in the Church Office] and return with payment to the JBU Office by July 29, Payments can also be made to the JBU- NCB Half-Way-Tree Account # A faxed copy of the receipt should be sent to us at along with the completed registration form. For further information and or clarification please contact us at the JBU at or info@jbu.org.jm. From the Social Worker s Desk Young lady from Kingston Gardens seek work as office help, work in store or light house work. Contact # Ms Burton). FROM THE Youth Related Ministries [Y R M] Department BETHEL YOUTH SUMMER EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMME [BYSEP] The successful applicants will commence their work-experience Monday, July 4 th We seek your help regarding their remuneration. Here is 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; [payment - $7, per week/student] b) 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. These are some of the Agencies that have agreed to partner with us for this year s programme. We are indeed grateful to you all! *Accountant General Department * Bellevue Hospital * Caribbean Christian Publications *CariMed *Fluid Systems Engineering Limited * Heart Foundation of Ja. * International Institute of Nursing *Jamaica Business Development Corporation *Jamaica Cane Products Sales Limited *Jamaica Ultimate Tyre Company *Jomil Limited *Love 101 *Meteorological Service Jamaica *National Housing Trust *National Library of Jamaica *National Preservation Foundation *National Works Agency

9 *Nursing Council * Smith and Stewart Distributions *Sports Gear * Student Loan Bureau *St. Andrew Prep School *Susan Simes *Wallenford Coffee Company *Windward Road Primary & Junior High School *Vaz Prep * YMCA