Father, we thank you for all you have done for us, and we pray for the accomplishment of all you have yet to do for us and in us.

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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 Our God, we thank you that you are a Father who knows our needs and supplies them, who knows our weaknesses and strengthens them. Day by day your mercy sustains us. Day by day your forgiveness liberates us. Father, we thank you for all you have done for us, and we pray for the accomplishment of all you have yet to do for us and in us. Recall us from secondary preoccupations to the primary things; so that, holding to Christ, we may be reconciled to one another and to life, may find again meaning and hope, and so may win through to joy. Officers on duty 7:00 a.m. M Williams/ D Gordon 10:15 a.m. S Hines/ H Stewart 6:00 p,m L Bromfield Counsellors on duty 7:00 a.m. D Forrest/ J Hardware/ K Tucker 10:15 a.m. P Savoury/ V Rowe Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen [From - Contemporary Prayers: Caryl Micklem]

2 SERVICE FOR TODAY 7:00 a.m.. July 23, 2017 Leader: Sis Elecia Myers Speaker: Rev Doreen Wynter [Pastor Jones Town Circuit of Baptist Churches ] Musician: Deacon Dr Michael Taylor Deacon Orane Shaw July 23, 2017 CALL TO WORSHIP HYMN OF PRAISE No. 1 - #331 Come, praise the name of Jesus I. Come, praise the name of Jesus for all his gracious powers, our only God and Saviour who makes his goodness ours; he calls us to his kingdom, the Lord of life and death, to see his face in glory and know him now by faith. 2. His virtue and his wisdom, endurance, self control, his godliness and kindness, his love which crowns them all - this is his royal nature that we are called to share, his robe of perfect beauty that we are given to wear. 3. We see his shining splendor in every sunless place where Christ, the light of nations, appears in truth and grace. Transfigured by his likeness we make the vision known, reflecting in our faces the radiance of his own. 4. The king of grace inspires us to love him more and more, to grasp our hope more firmly and make our calling sure. Christ Jesus, Lord and Saviour, to this dark world you came; and for the dawn of heaven, we praise your holy name. [Christopher Idle from 2 Peter D Trochaic] PRAYER OF ADORATION & THANKSGIVING RESPONSIVE READING: NO. 653 Leader: Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked People: or stand in the way of sinners or sit in the seat of mockers. Leader: But his delight is in the law of the Lord, People: and on his law he meditates day and night. Leader: He is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither. People: Whatever he does prospers. Leader: Not so the wicked! People: They are like chaff that the wind blows away. Leader: Therefore the wicked will not stand in the judgement, People: nor sinners in the assembly of the righteous. Leader: For the Lord watches over the way of the righteous, ALL: but the way of the wicked will perish.

3 SONGS OF WORSHIP A. Blessing and honour, glory and power be unto the Ancient of Days From every nation, all of creation, bow before the Ancient of Days Ev ry tongue in heaven and earth shall declare Your glory, Ev ry knee shall bow at Your throne in worship You will be exalted, O God, and Your Kingdom shall not pass away, O Ancient of Days (rept.) Your kingdom shall reign over all the earth Sing unto the Ancient of Days; For none can compare to Your matchless worth, Sing unto the Ancient of Days. Ev ry tongue in heaven..ancient of Days B. 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! [Sung Prayerfully] Be still, for the presence of the Lord, The holy one, is here; Come bow before him now With reverence and fear; [Brief Period of Silence] In him no sin is found we stand on holy ground, be still, for the presence of the Lord, the holy one, is here PRAYER OF CONFESSION & INTERCESSION [Response] Be still, for the power of the Lord no work too hard for him, Is moving in this place; in faith receive from him He comes to cleanse and heal, Be still, for the power of the Lord To minister his grace - is moving in this place. WELCOME ANNOUNCEMENTS ACT OF FELLOWSHIP TITHES/ OFFERING DOXOLOGY SCRIPTURE READING [NT] St Mark 10: [read by Ms Makalia Ricketts] HYMN OF MEDITATION No. 2 # 536 Master speak!

4 1.Master, speak! Your servant s listening waiting for Thy gracious word for your gladdening voice I m longing Master, let it now be heard As I listen Lord, I pray: speak your word to me today! 3. Master, speak though least and lowest let me not unheard depart. Master, speak! You know the deepest fears and longings of my heart. Fully know my turest need. Speak and make me blessed indeed. 2. Speak to me by name, dear Master 4. Master, speak! And make me ready Let me know it is to me when your voice is truly heard. Speak, that I may follow faster with obedience glad and steady With a step more firm and free still to follow every word. Where the Shepherd leads the flock As I listen, Lord, I pray: In the shadow of the rock Master, speak to me today! [Frances Havergal 1879] SPECIAL ITEM MESSAGE HYMN OF RESPONSE - No. 3 - The Youth Chorale Rev Doreen Wynter #352 O Jesus, I have promised 1. O Jesus, I have promised 3. O let me hear you speaking to serve you to the end, in accents clear and still, be now and ever near me, above the storms of passion my master and my friend; the murmurs of self-will I shall not fear the battle O speak to reassure me, if you are by my side, to hasten or control; nor wander from the pathway O speak, and make me listen, if you will be my guide. O guardian of my soul. 2. O let me feel you near me 4. O Jesus, you have promised the world is ever near; to all who follow you, I see the sights that dazzle, that where you are in glory the tempting sounds I hear; your servant shall be too; my foes are ever near me, and Jesus, I have promised around me and within; to serve you to the end; but, Jesus, draw still nearer, O give me grace to follow, and shield my soul from sin. my master and my friend. 5. O let me see your footmarks, and in them plant my own; my hope to follow truly is in your strength alone; O guide me, call me, draw me, uphold me to the end; and then in heaven receive me, my Saviour and my friend! [J E Bode D] PRAYER BENEDICTION

5 July 23, :00 a.m. Christ for Today Broadcast, RJR 94 FM[Co-ordinated by the J B U] 7:00 a.m. First Worship Service Leader: Sis Elecia Myers Speaker Rev Doreen Wynter [Pastor Jones Town Circuit of Baptist Churches] 8:45 a.m. Sunday School / New Members Classes [for all ages] 9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. LIBRARY SERVICES [for all ages] 10:15 a.m. Second Worship Service Leader: Deacon Celia Jackson Speaker: Deacon Dr E Anthony Allen 10:30 a.m. Junior Church [children 10 years and under] 4:00 p.m. Visitation to Home-bound/hospitalized members/friends 6:00 p.m. Third Worship Service Leader: Speaker: Deacon Kareen Lewis-Tucker Rev Winston McKay [Pastor Belle Castle Circuit of Baptist Churches] 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, July 24 Friday, July 28 Vacation Bible School 2017 ** See details attached Wednesday, July 26 7:00 p.m. PRAYER/REFLECTION SESSION Thursday, July 27 7:00 p.m. The Choir Rehearsal Friday, July 28 5:30 p.m. Closing of VBS 2017! Saturday, July 29 10:00 a.m. LEGAL AID Clinic 10:00 a.m. BLI session LAW FOR EVERYDAY LIVING Pt. 2 [Session 6 will be held ] 5:30 p.m. Praise Team Rehearsal Legal Aid Clinic- Special Summer Opening Hours The Legal Aid Clinic is opened to the public for the month of July during the hours of 10am and 2pm from Monday to Friday and between 10:00 am and 12:00 noon each Saturday. The consultation fee remains at $500. Preparation of Wills and Powers of Attorney are at a cost of $5000 each during this period. The Clinic will be closed for the month of August. During the month of July Attorneys serving in the clinic will also be participating in the Bethel Lay Institution Presentations for the Course "Law for Everyday Living" (Part 2)

6 Sun. July 23 He s got your back Genesis 31: Mon July 24 Desperate Psalm 70 Tues. July 25 Treaty Genesis 31: Wed. July 26 What will it cost? Genesis 32: 1-21 Thur. July 27 The wrestler Genesis 32: Fri. July 28 Transforming Genesis 33: 1-20 Sat. July 29 The rebrand Genesis 35: 1-15 For further reflection Spend some time asking God to help you transform some of your old ways. Ask for the Spirit s power, and think about what you might do practically to keep yourself on the right track. 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 6eighbor 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 Wednesday, July 26 th, meditations will be led by members from the Church Fellowship of Trinity Moravian Church. Do support with your attendance and prayers. Vacation Bible School is HERE!!! July 24-28, :00 p.m 7:00 p.m daily Bible Lessons, Activities, Snacks, Fellowship, Fun! You can still volunteer to help teach, make donations, lead activities and more! Contact Sis Shani Daley at to be a part News From The Energy Committee * Re-roofing Project Tender bids have now been submitted we will advise of the successful bidder shortly. * Solar Electricity Project We are pleased to advise that installation is almost complete. Before long, we will be advising of the official switch on!. We therefore continue to depend on our members and friends for your contributions to this important venture. Please note that pledge forms are still available from the ushers or Church office.

7 FROM THE DESK OF THE YOUTH EMPOWERMENT OFFICER [YEO] RE Bethel Summer Employment Programme [BYSEP] We wish to thank our members and friends who have been contributing cash and/or space in their organisations to assist students in this year s programme. 46 students are currently on their final week of assignments. We will still need support for the few who will be placed in August. Let us continue to support them by making your cash donations payment offered is $7, per student/week. Thank you! THANK YOU.The family of Sis Hope Myers extend their thanks and appreciation to the Pastors and members for the support they received during their recent period of bereavement it meant so much! 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 -. *, Sis Carole Jackson and all family members send their thanks and appreciation for the prayers and support they have received and ask that we continue to remember Bro Kenry Jackson in our prayers, as he remains hospitalized.. *The funeral service for Heidi's Stewart s father, (Hugh Stewart) will be on Friday, July 28 at 1:00 p.m. at Havenhill Baptist Church, Mannings Hill Rd. *We advise of the passing of Sis Adris Mais this past week. Funeral service will be advised. THURSDAY PRAYER DAY In these days of austerity, how can we experience afresh the abundance of our heavenly Father? Count your blessings and give him thanks!. FROM THE SOCIAL WORKER. Spacious one-bedroom apartment for rent in the (quiet) Waterloo Avenue, Kgn 10 area, available early August. Interested persons please call (L) or (d) Seeking a small fridge in good working condition for one of our home-bound members. Contact the Church Office or Deacon Angella Spence / NOTE - UPCOMING EVENTS * Saturday, July 29 th 8:00 a.m 3:00 p.m MINISTRY TO THE HOMELESS BAZAAR * Sunday, July 30 th 4:00 p.m. Churches Emancipation Lecture & Cultural Presentation Meadowbrook United Church** * Monday, July 31 st 6:00 p.m. Church members meeting DO MAKE A NOTE AND PLAN TO SUPPORT THESE EVENTS! Members Friends, we are inviting you all to celebrate Emancipation with us on Sunday, July 30 th 4:00 p.m when the Churches Emancipation Committee will host, at the Meadowbrook United Church, its 24 th Annual Lecture & Cultural Presentation. Guest Speaker for this year will be Dr Parris Lyew-Ayee, Jr. Director of the Mona Geoinformatics Institute, UWI, and he will address us on the topic Emancipation and the Legacy: Technology Exploring the Societal Impact Special features will include Combined Youth Choir; presentation from Bethel Steel Orchestra and much more do note and plan to attend. The Jamaica Council Of Churches (JCC) is marking 76 years of Ecumenical witness which has taken us beyond the shores of Jamaica to the Caribbean and within the global community. To mark this significant milestone, a number of activities are being planned for the JCC Week, July 23 28, We will celebrate in the following ways: Sunday 23 July JCC Sunday (to be observed by a pulpit exchange in member churches)

8 Wednesday 26 July Ecumenical Anniversary Service Thursday 27 July Thursdays in Black Outside Event You are cordially invited to our Ecumenical Anniversary Service on Wednesday July 26, 2017, 6 p.m. at the Boulevard Baptist Church. It will be our joy to have you sharing with us on these momentous occasions. FROM THE PRAYER MINISTRY ATTENTION ALL MEMBERS and FRIENDS..!!! The Prayer Ministry invites the church family to a season focused of reflection and prayer about our Mission and Ministry as a Church, at 7:00 pm. beginning this Wednesday July 27 th and followed on the last Wednesday in August and September. Please make a special effort to attend and support. The BTC is seeking your cooperation by completing and placing in the Offering Bag, the questionnaire that you received from the Ushers today re this upcoming Group Health Insurance Plan. If you did not get a questionnaire, please pick-up one from the Church office, complete same and return to the Officer on duty in the Office. We are anxious to serve you! Thank you. The Jamaica Baptist Union invites your prayerful support and where possible, your attendance, to these services - ORDINATION Rev. Racquel Buckley - Thursday, September 7, 2017 Zion Hill Baptist Church, St. Mary COMMISSIONINGS Rev. Kirk Pinnock - Tuesday, August 29, 2017 Thompson Town Baptist Church, Clarendon Rev. Travis Drummond - Tuesday, September 5, 2017 Annotto Bay Baptist Church, St. Mary Rev. Derrick Saddler - Tuesday, September 12, 2017 Stokes Hall Baptist Church, St. Thomas Rev. Tanesha Ashbourne - Tuesday, September 19, 2017 Lucea Baptist Church, Hanover All services begin at 3:00 p.m.

9 YARD STYLE DEH YAH.. Our in-house Canteen is inviting us to support the special Pre-Emancipation lunch on Friday, July 28 th 11:30 a.m until! Fare will include Jerk Chicken/ Curried Mutton/ Escoveitch Fish/ Roasted Pork/ Mackerel Run-dung/ Ackee & Salt Fish/ Rice & Peas/ Ground Provisions/ Bammy/ Festival; Sweet Potato Pudding: Cornmeal Pudding & Gizzada/Drops! Cost Only Ja$1, choice of two (2) meats with side dishes! You can pre-order Call Sis Camille or ! **************