Oh, that men would praise the Lord

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1 Our Purpose... Our Vision... Where we want to go! Our vision is to engage in relevant ministry that empowers individuals and Why we exist! To God be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations forever and ever. Amen. Ephesians 3:21 responds to the needs of the diverse community in which we live. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age. Matthew 28:19-20 Our Mission What we do! Our Core Values... How we do it! Our mission is to offer Christ-centered fellowship, and holistic ministry that meets the needs of the whole person: spiritually, mentally, and physically. We intentionally seek to love our neighbor as ourselves, save souls, and transform lives by proclaiming gospel truth to power and providing purpose driven programs. The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to set the oppressed free, to proclaim the year of the Lord s favor. Luke 4: Marcus Garvey Boulevard Brooklyn, New York Reverend Adolphus C. Lacey, PhD Senior Pastor www. bethanybcbrooklyn.org We value excellence: Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men..colossians 3:23 We value growth: But grow in grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. 2 Peter 3:18. We value unity: Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brothers and sisters to dwell together in unity! Psalm 133:1 We value hospitality: And if you give even a cup of cold water to one of the least of my followers, you will surely be rewarded. Matthew 10:42 We value diversity: We have different gifts, according to the grace given us. Romans 12:6 We value sacrifice: And so, dear brothers and sisters, I plead with you to give your bodies to God because of all he has done for you. Let them be a living and holy sacrifice. Romans 12:1 We value creativity: Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Isaiah 43:18-19 We value social justice: But let justice roll on like a river, righteousness like a never-failing stream! Amos 5:24 We value our heritage: One generation commends your works to another; they tell of your mighty acts. Psalms 145:4 Oh, that men would praise the Lord Psalm 107:3

2 SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16, :00 A.M. & 11:00 A.M. THE ORDER OF WORSHIP 7:45 & 10:45 A.M. Praise & Worship **THE CALL TO WORSHIP Trusting God is the pathway to our deepest joy. It seems easier for us to trust in the ability and accomplishments of humanity, but we never find fulfillment or satisfaction in such trust. Trusting God requires a more disciplined life, but it promises blessings that know no measure. We desire the blessing God offers to those who trust in God, and commit ourselves to God s care. Blessed be the name of the Lord. **THE EVOCATION (In Unison) Almighty God, who daily refreshes your children who put their trust in you: Bend us from our natural inclination of putting our trust in the dramatic power of humanity, to planting ourselves firmly in the oasis of your loving care; that we may enjoy the blessings of your providence even into eternity. We pray through Christ our Lord. Amen. **THE HYMN OF PRAISE Tis So Sweet To Trust In Jesus **THE READING OF THE LITANY ON CHRISTIAN MEN **CHORAL CALL TO PRAYER.....I Will Do A New Thing **MORNING PRAYER *** SELECTION... Bethany Brethren **RECOGNITION OF VISITORS (Fellowship Time) (All Children Ages 5 12 Should Proceed to Junior Church in the Chapel) *** SERMONIC SELECTION Bethany Brethren THE SERMON 8:00 A.M Pastor Lacey 11:00 A.M Reverend Dr. J. G. McCann Pastor, St. Luke Baptist Church, Harlem, New York **HYMN OF INVITATION Selected **ALTAR CALL WORSHIP IN GIVING.....Malachi 3:10, II Corinthians 9:6-7 JOYS & CONCERNS THE DOXOLOGY AND BENEDICTION **THE ORGAN POSTLUDE **CONGREGATION STANDING ***SEATING INTERVAL

3 A Litany on Christian Men We believe in the God-vested power that men have, individually and corporately, to change our world, nations, neighborhoods, and homes. Today we honor men who exhibit integrity, intelligence, and commitment. We appreciate men who have positively affected our lives, teaching us both to lead and to follow, to be prudent while outwardly maintaining strength and conviction, to be noble and remain humble, to be balanced yet impassioned. These are the men we treasure in our midst. We salute you today. The world s human community began with one man. The redemption of humanity was wrought by one man. Today, we celebrate the contributions of strong, godly men to our community. We celebrate men who, with the Wisdom of Solomon, seek God s perfect plan for their lives and the lives they influence. We appreciate men who, with the spirit of David, seek repentance, as men after God s own heart. We acknowledge men who, with the obedience of Abraham, follow God s direction, shape the lives of their families, and ultimately change the world. We honor men who, like Peter, are fallible yet passionate about serving the Lord and fervently building his Kingdom. As Joseph cared for his father and brothers, we care for the men of our community by generously sharing our resources, our time, and our unconditional love. We pray for men who have the inner and outward strength of Samson, but have lost their way. We re grateful for men who, like the apostle Paul, teach us Christian principles and values. Today, we celebrate men who strive in all things to be like Jesus, exhibiting his character and his love *Please Speak Their Names Thank you, Lord! For the witness of all Christian men, yesterday, today, and tomorrow, Lord our God, we thank you and we praise you. Lord our God, let their integrity flourish in our own hearts as we live out our baptismal call to serve you and our neighbor, with all our heart, with all our mind, with all our strength. *Leader Will Give Instructions

4 SERMON NOTES BCAT TV Channel 67 Time Warner Channel 34 BROADCAST MINISTRY THE BETHANY HOUR Sunday 8:00 P.M. 8:30 P.M. (ET) Cablevision Channel 67 WEEKLY ACTIVITIES SCHEDULE RCN Channel 82 Sunday 9:45 A.M. Sunday School New Members Class Monday 6:00 P.M. Girl Scouts Meeting 6:30 P.M. Cub & Boy Scouts Meeting Tuesday 7:00 P.M. The Bethany Choir Rehearsal Wednesday 10:30 A.M. Rev. Peyton s Bible Study 12 NOON Pastor s Bible Study 7:00 P.M. Pastor s Bible Study Thursday 5:30 P.M. Bethany Brethren Rehearsal 7:00 P.M. T.N.T. (Teaching & Training) 7:00 P.M. Remnant Praise Friday 7:00 P.M. Prayer Meeting Youth Night Verizon Channel 42

5 Today ~ November 16 ~ 2014 ANNUAL MEN'S DAY Deacons Thomas O. Irby & Norval Fagan Co-Chairpersons THEME TRUST: WHAT EVERY PARENT AND CHILD MUST DO P R O V E R B S 3:5 & 6 WELCOME, WELCOME, WELCOME TO OUR 11:00 A.M. GUEST PREACHER REVEREND DR. J. G. McCANN PASTOR, ST. LUKE BAPTIST CHURCH HARLEM, NEW YORK TODA Y S MEETI NGS F L O R A L M I N I S T R Y R O O M 207 M I S S I O N A R Y M I N I S T R Y L I B R A R Y N E W Y O R K M I N I S T R Y C H A P E L B L OOD PRESSURE SCREENING F O L L O W I N G T H E 8 : 0 0 A. M. & 1 1 : 0 0 A.M. SERVICES IN ROOM 102 W.O.W. - Pastor s Bible Study Noon & 7:00 P.M. Wednesday, November 19, 2014 Growing Pains Acts 11:19, 12:24 T.N.T (Thursday Night Training) Thursday, November 20, :00 P.M. J U N I O R C H U R C H S U N D A Y SCHEDU LE N O V E M B E R 16 TH, D E C E M B E R 7 TH, 14 TH & 21 ST

6 UPCOMING EVENTS SCOUTING FOR FOOD THE BOY SCOUT ANNUAL FOOD COLLECTION will take place in FELLOWSHIP HALL before 8:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Services BEGINNING NEXT SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2014 Please bring can goods and other non-perishable food items. DRIVE ENDS SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2014 T H A N K S G I VING DAY S E R VICE IS CANCELLED F O R 2014 FESTIVE HOLIDAY MUSICAL REVUE A T T H E HUNTER D O N HILLS PLA Y H O U S E, HAMPTON, NJ S A T U R D A Y, N O V E M B E R 29, 2014 D O N A T I O N : $ S EE A NY M E M B E R O F T H E S R. L A D I E S / M EN S U S H E R B O A R D ALL BETHANY YOUTH, BOY SCOUTS, GIRL SCOUTS & BETHANY MEMBERS ARE WELCOME TO JOIN US FOR AN EXCITING EDUCATIONAL, SPIRITUAL & FUN-FILLED WEEKEND Saturday, January 17 th Monday, January 19 th, 2015 *RATES ARE AS FOLLOWS: Single: $470 Double: $250 Triple: $215 Quad: $200 *A MINIMUM DEPOSIT OF $50.00 IS REQUIRED BY NOVEMBER 30 TH, 2014 TO SECURE A SPACE. (Please see Yvette Simmons to make a Deposit or for more information.) We are also seeking Sponsors for our Youth to attend. If you wish to Sponsor a Young Person see Mrs. Temeshia Frooks.

7 OUR KNOWN SICK AND SHUT-IN MEMBERS Mrs. Annie Anderson 25 East 92 nd St Mrs. Virgie Baldwin 415 Bleecker St. #3E Deaconess Linda Bascombe 1522 Union St Mr. Henry Bolt th Ave. Springfield Gardens, NY Ms. Sylvia Blount 8927 Happiness Rd. Harrisburg, NC Ms. Esther Boyce 375 Putnam Ave. # Mrs. Verlie Brown nd St. Rosedale, NY Deaconess Mabel Burroughs Kingsbrook Jewish Med. Ctr. 585 Schenectady Ave. Rm Mr. James Burrell, Jr. 143 Hull St. #3L Mrs. Edith L. Carson 284 Ocean Road Portsmouth, NH Mrs. Lucille Charles 1715 Hedgelawn Drive Apt. 126 Charlotte, NC Mrs. Sarah Cox 333 Lafayette Ave. #18F Mrs. Mary Davis CNR 596 Prospect Pl. # Mrs. Margaret Davis Fairlawn Ave., Virginia Beach, Virginia Mrs. Wilma Ector 478 MacDonough St Ms. Grace Ford 300 Dumont Ave. Apt. 12C Mrs. Ellen Franklin 579 Madison St Mr. John Gardner 586 Hancock St Mrs. Hyacinth A. Golden 47 Albany Avenue Mrs. Audrey Gore 301 East 23 rd St. #4C Mr. Kenneth Hazell Deacon James Henry Holliswood Care Center Woodhull Ave. Hollis, NY Mrs. Amanda Jackson 714 Van Siclen Ave Mrs. Jean Jackson - 19 East 58th St Mrs. Girlene Johnson 427 Quincy Street Mrs. Harriet Kinebrew Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center 585 Schnectady Ave. Rm Mrs. Bernice Lanes th Rd. Cambria Heights, N.Y Mrs. Chantal Lee 633 Decatur St Mrs. Mona McLaughlin 1130 Parkwood Drive #1 Salina, KS Ms. Patricia Mensah 231 Grafton St. 1 st Floor Mrs. Eula Mortimer 2020 East 41 st St. #2E Mrs. Hermilita Neblett 626 Schnectady Ave Mrs. Molly Neckles 87 Remsen Ave 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. Azie Smith Deaconess Lula Turner 489 Thatford Ave Ms. Levon Twitty 495 Sterling Pl. #2B Mrs. Lillian Walters 321 Macon St Ms. Ann Wiggins 600 Albany Ave. # Mrs. Mary Williams 1658 St. Johns Place Apt. 2C Mrs. Thelma E. Williams Brookside Nursing Ctr Woodland Rd. Room 127 Roslyn, PA I was sick and ye visited me Matthew 25:36 (Please notify the Church Office when there is a change in status.)

8 Our Purpose... Why we exist! To God be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations forever and ever. Amen. Ephesians 3:21 Our Mission What we do! Our mission is to offer Christ-centered fellowship, and holistic ministry that meets the needs of the whole person: spiritually, mentally, and physically. We intentionally seek to love our neighbor as ourselves, save souls, and transform lives by proclaiming gospel truth to power and providing purpose driven programs. Our vision is to engage in relevant ministry that empowers individuals and responds to the needs of the diverse community in which we live. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age. Matthew 28:19-20 The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to set the oppressed free, to proclaim the year of the Lord s favor. Luke 4:18-19 We value excellence: Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men..colossians 3:23 We value growth: But grow in grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. 2 Peter 3:18. We value unity: Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brothers and sisters to dwell together in unity! Psalm 133:1 We value hospitality: And if you give even a cup of cold water to one of the least of my followers, you will surely be rewarded. Matthew 10:42 We value diversity: We have different gifts, according to the grace given us. Romans 12:6 We value sacri ice: And so, dear brothers and sisters, I plead with you to give your bodies to God because of all he has done for you. Let them be a living and holy sacri ice. Romans 12:1 We value creativity: Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Isaiah 43:18-19 We value social justice: But let justice roll on like a river, righteousness like a never-failing stream! Amos 5:24 We value our heritage: One generation commends your works to another; they tell of your mighty acts. Psalms 145:4