MARCH IS EVANGELISM MONTH IN BETHEL

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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 O Lord of all good life, we pray you to purify our lives. Help us each day to know more of you and by the power of your Spirit, use us to show forth thyself to others. Make us humble, brave and loving; make us ready for adventure. We do not ask that you will keep us safe, but keep us ever loyal to the example of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen [From - Book of Worship-] MARCH IS EVANGELISM MONTH IN BETHEL Officers on duty 7:00 a.m. A Myrie/ V Charlton 10:15 a.m. P Wellington/ W Williams 6:00 p.m. F Fairclough Counsellors on duty 7:00 a.m. M Tapper/ V Stevenson/ C Granville 10:15 a.m. E Henry-Savage/ L Prince/ M Plummer 6:00 p.m. A Gayle/ A Smith SERVICE FOR TODAY 7:00 a.m. [Communion Service] March 12, 2017 Leader: Deacon Denise Forrest Speaker: Rev Dr Burchel K Taylor Musicians: Deacon Karlene Bisnott Sis Jozanne Harris

2 March 12, 2017 INTROIT CALL TO WORSHIP HYMN OF PRAISE No. 1 The Choir #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 1] Tune 76 76D Webb PRAYER OF ADORATION & THANKSGIVING RESPONSIVE READING: - No. 701 Leader: From the depths of my despair I call to you, Lord. People: Hear my cry, O Lord; Leader: listen to my call for help! People: If you kept a record of our sins, who could escape being condemned? Leader: But you forgive us, so that we should stand in awe of you. People: I wait eagerly for the Lord s help, Leader: and in his word I trust. People: I wait for the Lord more eagerly than watchmen wait for the dawn ALL: than watchmen wait for the dawn. TESTIMONY [Evangelism Month] SONGS OF WORSHIP A. 1. He's worthy, God's worthy, Almighty Creator, Alpha, Omega, Beginning and the End. Holy, holy, Lord God Almighty,

3 which was and is, and is to come. Hallelujah, hallelujah. Hallelujah, hallelujah. 2. Blessing and glory, wisdom and power, God of my rock, in Him will I trust. My strong tower and my refuge, Savior, Deliverer and Soon Coming King. Hallelujah, hallelujah. Hallelujah, hallelujah B. You are not a God created by human hands ) You are not a God dependent on any mortal man ) You are not a God in need of, anything we can give Rept. By your plan, that s just the way it is. ) CHO: You are God alone from before time began You were on Your throne and you are God alone And right now in the good times and bad You are on Your throne and you are God alone. You re the only God whose power, none can contend You re the only God whose name and praise will never end You re the only God who s worthy of everything we can give You are God! And that s just the way it is. Rept. Chorus Bridge: Unchangeable, unshakable, unstoppable, That s what You are C. Above all powers, above all kings Above all nature and all created things Above all wisdom and all the ways of man You were here before the world began Above all kingdoms, above all thrones Above all wonders the world has ever known Above all wealth and treasures of the earth There's no way to measure what You're worth CHORUS: Crucified, laid behind a stone You lived to die, rejected and alone Like a rose trampled on the ground You took the fall and thought of me, above all [Brief Period of Silence] [Sung Prayerfully] We place you on the highest place for you are the great High Priest We place you above all else and we come to you and worship at your feet. PRAYER OF CONFESSION & INTERCESSION [Response] Hear my cry, O Lord, attend unto my prayer For Thou hast been a shelter for me From the ends of the world, will I cry unto you And a strong tower from the enemy When my heart is overwhelmed When my heart is overwhelmed Lead me to the Rock that is higher than I; Lead me to the Rock that is higher that is higher than I. than I; that is higher than I. WELCOME ANNOUNCEMENTS ACT OF FELLOWSHIP TITHES/ OFFERING DOXOLOGY

4 SCRIPTURE READINGS [OT] Genesis 3: 1-7 [NT] Romans 5: HYMN OF MEDITATION No. 2-1.How can we sing with joy to God How can we pray to him, When we are far away from God In selfishness and sin? #86 How can we sing with joy to God 3. How can we praise the love of God which all his works make known, when all our works turn from his love To choices of our own? 2. How can we claim to do God s will 4. God knows how often we have sinned When we have turned away and joined with godless men, From things of God to things of earth, yet in his love he calls to us And willed to disobey? To win us back again. 5. So we will turn again to God - His ways will be our ways, His will our will, his love our love, And he himself our praise! [Brian Foley 1919 SPECIAL ITEM MESSAGE HYMN OF RESPONSE No. 3 - The Choir Rev Dr Burchel K Taylor My God, accept my heart this day 1 My God, accept my heart this day, 3 Anoint me with thy heavenly grace, and make it yours alone; and seal me as your own no longer let my footsteps stray that I may see your glorious face from your beloved Son. and worship at your throne 2 Before the cross of him who died, 4. Let every thought and work and word in awe and shame I fall; to you be ever given let every sin be crucified, Then life shall be thy service, Lord, and Christ be all in all. and death the gate of heaven 5 All glory to the Father be, The Spirit and the Son, all love and praise eternally, to God the Three-in-One [M Bridges: Tune CM] PRAYER LORD S SUPPER Hymn during Lord s Supper - #87 - Now let us see your beauty, Lord 1. Now let us see your beauty, Lord, 4. When we have wandered far away as we have seen before; your beauty draws us home; and by your beauty quicken us and thus restored, your children true to love you and adore. more human we become. 2. When with uncomplicated mind 5. Lord, we are coming to ourselves your loveliness we see, when we return to be we gladly give ourselves again in bondage to your loveliness - to serve you loyally. the life completely free.

5 3. Our every feverish mood is cooled 6. So now we come to ask again and gone is every load, what you have often given, when we can lose the love of self, the vision of that loveliness and find the love of God. which is the life of heaven. [Benjamin Waugh- 1908: Tune: CM] BENEDICTION March 12, :00 a.m. Christ for Today Broadcast, RJR 94 FM 7:00 a.m. First Worship Service Leader: Deacon Denise Forrest Speaker: Rev Dr Burchel K Taylor [Lord s Supper] 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] 10:00 a.m. Second Worship Service Leader: Deacon Paulette Ulett Speaker: Rev Michael Shim Hue [Pastor Greater Portmore Circuit of Baptist Churches] [Dedication of Babies] 10:30 am. 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 [CLOSING TENT MEETINGS] Leader: Deacon Beryl Roper Speaker: Evangelist Bob Weston [Port Maria Gospel Chapel St Mary] From the Sunday School Department.. (1) MARCH is being observed as Take your friend to Church and Sunday School Month. At the end of the month, the class with the highest number of visitors/class which has added a minimum of five (5) new members to their class will receive a special prize. Each class is being urged to participate. 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.

6 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, March 13 6:00 p.m. Deacons meeting Tuesday, March 14 7:00 p.m. House Prayer Fellowship Wednesday, March 15 7:00 p.m. BIBLE STUDY Thursday, March 16 5:30 p.m. Games Evening 7:00 p.m. The Choir Rehearsal Friday, March 17 5:30 p.m. Youth Chorale rehearsal Saturday, March 18 8:00 a.m. C O P E Market 10:00 a.m. LEGAL AID Clinic** [Attorney-on-duty Mrs Andrea Bickhoff-Benjamin ] 5:30 p.m. Praise Team Rehearsal BIRTHMONTH GROUP MEETINGS JANUARY/ MAY/ DECEMBER Please note that the next meeting for these groups will be on Wednesday, March 15 th 5:30 p.m. All members please note and make every effort to attend. MARCH Group members are reminded of the group s participation in worship service at Kington Gardens Mission on Sunday, March 19 th, as well as the social to Port Royal on Sat. April 1 st. Departure time for the social is 12 noon group members, please confirm your attendance with your leaders. APRIL - note that the next visit to the Wilson s Home is on Sunday, March 19 th. Transportation will leave Bethel at 10:00 am. Also, please remember the Breakfast meeting on Saturday, April 22 nd here at Bethel. NOVEMBER Group members are asked to note that the next meeting will be on March 18, 2017 at 4:30 pm at Bethel. Sun. March 12 Believing in God Genesis 15: 1-21 Mon March 13 The God who sees me Genesis 16: 1-16 Tues. March 14 The action of God Psalms 53 Wed. March 15 Wake up smiling Ephesians 1: 1-14 Thur. March 16 Our Father Ephesians 1: Fri. March 17 Real life! Ephesians 2: 1-16 Sat. March 18 Two become one Ephesians 2: For further reflection/prayer Thank God for the new start we have in Christ and pray that others around you would experience it too. 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. *We seek your prayerful support for Bros Lloyd, Michael and Sis Peta- Gaye Samuda, and all other family members, following the death of his wife /mother, Sis Jennifer Samuda recently. Thanksgiving service is scheduled for Saturday, March 18 th at 11:00 a.m here at Bethel [viewing will commence at 10:00 a.m.; limited parking on the Church compound; additional parking will be available at No 4

7 Hope Road (NCB Parking lot); St Andrew High School for Girls Hope Road Entrance; Jamaica National Building Socy. 2Constant Spring Road Suthermere Road entrance.] *The family of Sis Doris Watson who died recently, seek our continued prayers. The Thanksgiving service is scheduled for Friday, March 24 th 11:00 a.m here at Bethel.. *Sis Henrietta Baxter, Bro Baldwin Baxter and family advise that the funeral service for her brother will be held in Miami, USA on Wednesday, March 15 th to be followed by interment in New York, U S A on Saturday, March 18 th. The family also seeks prayers for Mr Paul Steadman, grandson who is ill in Michigan, and for safe travelling as they attend to these different situations. *Sis Paula Edwards asks for our prayers and seeks our support for a Memorial Service for her mother to be held on Sunday March 19 th at 3:00 p.m at the Mocho church of God, Clarendon. *Sis Mable Mullings was admitted to Ward 3 UHWI this past week. Contact No. for her daughter, Lorna Do support with your prayers and visit. THURSDAY PRAYER DAY - Let us give God thanks for those who have already made commitments for Christ since the start of our special month of Evangelism we pray for others who will also make that commitment. 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 Wednesday, March 15 th, the meditations will be led by the Praise Tabernacle Church fellowship.. Renewable Energy Project REMINDING all our members and friends that PLEDGE forms for our Energy Project are still available from our ushers or the Church office your support is important. The Discipleship and Evangelism Committee of the Jamaica Baptist Union Mission Agency (JBUMA) will be hosting a Residential School of Evangelism, at the Baptist Conference Centre, Duncans, Trelawny, from 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 20 to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 22, Participation is open to Church Leaders and other members of the JBU and other churches. The main aims of the school are to (a) foster spiritual development of Baptists and non-baptists and (b) highlight the individual s responsibilities in evangelizing. The theme for this year is Bold Evangelism in Today s Dynamic Society: Responding to the Challenges. The cost will be, Seven Thousand Dollars (JM$7,000.00) per person. This will include; Accommodation, Meals and Workshop Material. For Further information, please contact the JBU Mission Agency Office at / , ext. 233 (landlines), (LIME)/ (Digicel), (fax) or , jbumissionagency@gmail.com. Visit our website at to register online. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION. * MARCH is Evangelism Month here at Bethel. Note these special services and support with your prayers and attendance -Closing Tent Meeting - Tonight, Sunday, March 12 th 6:00 p.m - Speaker Evangelist Bob Weston, Pt Maria Gospel Chapel Services for Sunday, March 19 7:00 a.m - Rev Karl Henlin 10:15 a.m Rev Valentine Wallace 6:00 p.m. Bethel Drama Group presentation *Church Council meeting Monday, March 20 *Deacons Retreat Saturday, March 25

8 *Church Members meeting - Monday, March 27 *Prayer/Praise/Singspiration Wednesday, March 29 th 7:00 p.m. to be coordinated by the MARCH birthmonth group. Mount Bethel Baptist Church family, invites us to support their annual Take-out meal for Friday, March 24 th. Menu comprises Chicken [barbeque/barbie-fried/jerk; Escoveitched fish with bammy and/or festival; rice & peas; mixed vegetables. Cost is $1, contact Ms Lassom McDermott at the Church office Monday Friday to place your order. Orders will be delivered here at Bethel. From the Social Worker s Desk. Small family seeks a trained, experienced Practical Nurse to care for an elderly male in Manchester. Contact / for further details. Member seeks a small fridge/ small bed urgently. Contact if you can assist. FROM THE DESK OF THE YOUTH EMPOWERMENT OFFICER [YEO] 1. BYSEP application now available until Wednesday April 5th between the hours of 10am and 5pm. from the YEO or the church office. 2. Rehearsals for the Children Production 2017 begins today, Sunday March 12th after Sunday School, contact Dea. Betty Edwards for more details 3. Caribbean Christian Publications {CCP} annual Lapathon Saturday March 25 th at Emancipation Park. Contact the YEO for more details and to register Bethel Baptist Church Thrift Cooperative Society Ltd. (BTC) ADVISES The 9% p.a. Loan Interest Rate Continues Take hold of this opportunity, Consolidate your Loans!! - Conditions Apply - Visit the BTC Office to speak with a Rep Call or btcsociety@gmail.com You are invited. The Committee members of the Church s Bereavement Support Group extend an invitation to all our members and friends to join in a discussion programme on COPING WITH GRIEF & LOSS on Sunday, March 19 th 4:00 p.m here at Bethel. If you are experiencing any of these situations or know of anyone who could benefit from these discussions, please feel free to join us! Sis Marjorie Vassell and/or Sadie Wisdom can be contacted for further details. Thank You Deacon Roslyn Barrett and family would like us to know that words are not enough to express their sincere gratitude and appreciation to the Pastors, membership, the members of the August birthmonth Group and the Diaconate, for the outpouring of love they have received, and continue to receive, during her recent hospitalization. She craves your continued support, as she recuperates at home. DOMINO TOURNAMENT!

9 The Kingston & St Andrew Brotherhood Association launches at Bethel, on Saturday March 18 th 4:00 p.m its first DOMINO TOURNAMENT. Participants will include members from Tarrant, New Haven, East Queen Street, Mamby Park, Red Hills, Boulevard and Bethel Baptist Churches. Trophy /Prizes etc will be given to the winning team at the finals on Saturday, March 25th at the Tarrant Baptist Church. Come and support your team The Bethel Evening Program/JFLL is in urgent need of a Science Teacher Please contact the department or Pauline Lewis at or