Grant s Town Seventh-day Adventist Church

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1 Pastoral Team Barrington H. Brennen, Servant Home: (242) , Cell: Michael McCoy, First Elder Phone: (242) / Elders Roger Forbes Norman Seymour Anthony Whylly Tyrone Paul Obed Datus Christopher Stewart Winston Ash Lionel Johnson Derrington Rahming Bruno Barr Cyril McMillan Jerome Mingo Grant s Town Seventh-day Adventist Church The Church that knows no Barrier Working Together for a Glorious Tomorrow Head Deacon V. Horatio Sullivan (242) / Head Deaconess Edith Roach (242) Church Clerk Darlene Edwards (242) evacuate2002@yahoo.com Church Secretary Anniemae Armbrister (242) anniemae26@hotmail.com Compassionate Response Committee Veronica Neymour (242) / pmhotel2000@yahoo.com Grant s Town Seventh-day Adventist Church Ph: (242) Wellington Street, P.O. Box N-3203-A072, Nassau, Bahamas grantstownsda@gmail.com Temp Website: Secretary s Office Hours: Wednesday & Friday 9:30 am 2:00 pm Sabbath, December 19, 2015

2 Divine Worship at 8:00 a.m. Entrance Participants Hymn.....We Gather Together #8 Joy to the World #125 1 st & 4 th Stanzas Welcome & Announcements. Call to Worship #849.. Elder Derrington Rahming Inside your Temple, 0 God, we think of your constant love. You are praised by people everywhere, and your fame extends over all the earth. You rule with justice; let the people of Zion be glad! This God is our God forever and ever; he will lead us for all time to come We Are Standing on Holy Ground.. Congregation Invocation Barrington Brennen Hymn.....O Come All Ye Faithful #132 Silent Night #143 I ve Got Peace Live a River Prayer for the People...Elder Anthony Whylly Open Our Eyes Lord Tithes & Offering... Elder Lionel Johnson Scripture.Matthew 25:20-21, Eld. Derrington Rahming Song I Cannot Tell Why #255 Sermon...Barrington Brennen Intimacy with our pockets Song of Commitment & Appeal. Here I Am Lord Sermon Notes Speaker: Date: Today s Text: Benediction Barrington Brennen

3 Children s Corner Sabbath School at Study 9:10 a.m. Song Service...Choristers Theme Song...#205...Gleams of the Golden Morning Opening Prayer...Benjamin Strachan Opening Remarks...Keith Cleare Sr. Mission Emphasis... Investment..Darlene Edwards Prayer for the Lesson...Benjamin Strachan LESSON REVIEW Adult: Back to Egypt Cornerstone: The Fall and Rise of David Personal Ministries Unit Interaction Special Music Closing Remarks...Keith Cleare Sr.

4 Divine Worship at 11:00 a.m. Entrance Participants Welcome Elder Bruno Barr Announcements.... Darlene Edwards & Pastor Call to Worship #849...Elder Winston Ash Inside your Temple, 0 God, we think of your constant love. You are praised by people everywhere, and your fame extends over all the earth. You rule with justice; let the people of Zion be glad! This God is our God forever and ever; he will lead us for all time to come We Are Standing on Holy Ground.. Congregation Invocation..... Barrington Brennen Hymn of Praise. O Come All Ye Faithful #132 Silent Night #143 I ve Got Peace Live a River Shout to the Lord Prayer for the People...Elder Jerome Mingo Open Our Eyes Lord Tithes & Offering. Elder Tyrone Paul Children s Story Olinthea Albury Scripture Reading... Matthew 25:20-21, Elder Winston Ash Music.. Grant s Town Sanctuary Choir Sermon.Barrington Brennen Intimacy with our pockets Song of Commitment & Appeal..... Here I am Lord Benediction Barrington Brennen FLORAL DEPARTMENT: Are you celebrating a birthday, anniversary, promotion or just feel like beautifying the church? If so, why not show your appreciation to God by giving a floral arrangement or live plant to enrich the sanctuary. May God continue to bless each one as you contemplate giving. Interested persons can contact Sisters Avril Sullivan at telephone # , or Lathera Knowles. THE BAD BOY FROM CONEY ISLAND: The Ron Halverson Story Part 2: Ron heard none of it. The day s events kept playing over and over in his mind. His face still stung from where he d been slapped, and he had skipped supper because his stomach hurt. Something had to change, but what could he do? If only he were older. He d have his own gang, and then the others wouldn t dare bother him. A gang was like family they protected their own. I have to come up with a better plan, Ron thought. Then it came to him. Tank! That was the answer. The boy who lived next door was nicknamed Tank and with good reason. Tank was huge! His shirt stretched tightly over layer upon layer of muscle. Children scattered when they saw him coming down the street. Nobody messed with Tank or his friends. Ron made his decision. It was time to make friends with Tank. The next morning Ron tentatively approached Tank as the bigger boy sat staring out his apartment window before school. H-hey, Tank. Y-ya goin to school today? Guess so. Why? Mind if I walk with ya? Sure. Why not? As they approached the school, Ron stood straight and tall, sauntering down the street next to his big new friend. The bullies made an appearance, but scattered as soon as they saw whom Ron was with. Thanks for letting me walk with you, Ron said, grinning up at Tank. No sweat. See ya after school. Sure thing! Ron grinned. Ron couldn t stop smiling as he headed to class. No more dark alleys or side streets for me, he thought to himself. No more bloody noses or ripped clothes. Life is good! From then on Ron and Tank were inseparable. They played football together, swam together, and even got in trouble together. And bullies thought twice before taunting Ron, because they knew if they did they d have to answer to Tank. Ron knew that with Tank by his side he would always be safe. What he didn t know was that another Friend was watching over him too, and that when he finally met Him it would change his life forever. Until then Ron lived to survive no matter what it took.

5 FOOD BARREL: Members are encouraged to bring nonperishable food items each week to assist in our ministry to persons in the church and community who are in need. SAMARITAN S PURSE: As you plan your giving please remember to give to the Samaritan s Purse. A special note of thanks is extended to all those persons who have supported and continue to support the Samaritan's Purse. May God continue to bless you always! BIRTHDAY/ANNIVERSARY GREETINGS DEC: Happy Birthday to Nevada Bain, Keith & Ketura Bryan, Chandalear Forbes, Lilieth Joseph, May God continue to bless you all as you celebrate another milestone in your life! If you would like your name or the name of a family member added to this page please contact the church secretary. PRAYER REQUESTS: If you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if you had any comfort from His love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, please continue to pray for and visit our sick and shut in members. SICK AND AT-HOME MEMBERS: Hester Kerr, Dorothy Clare, Dorothy Holbert, Victoria Lawrence, Lelox Smith, D Soragi Pitter-Hanna, grandson of Gloria Pitter; Mary Butler, Stanley & Gertrude Fernander, Sylvia Williams, Louise Beatrice Johnson- Pat s Nursing Home, Soldier Road, Beulah Dean Home, Hiram Munroe, husband of Aretha Munroe; Fredrick & Rose Kemp, Parents of Jimmy Bowe Drucilla Newbold, Basil Johnson In Hospital: Mary Butler, Richard Barr (PMH) DAILY FAMILY PRAYERS: Monday 21 st Sally Fernander & Family Tuesday 22 nd Chandalear Forbes & Family Wednesday 23 rd Lillian Forbes & Family Thursday 24 th Roger & Cassandra Forbes & Family Friday 25 th Genovia Florvil & Family Sunset Tonight 5:21 p.m. - Sunset next Friday 5:24 p.m. Happy Sabbath! Season s greetings and happy Sabbath to everyone. We are delighted to come together as one big family to worship today. We welcome all of our friends and visitors who attend the first and second worship services. There are only six days to Christmas. As we celebrate let us remember the reason for the season. While it is great to give gifts to one another and have sumpteous, healthy meals, let us remember those who are in need. Moreso, let us remember or Saviour, Emanual, God with us the real reason for the season. I would like to share a deligtful recipe of mine to add to your Christmas meal. It is my favorite Onion Pie. Yes, you read correctly. Here is the recipe: Three to six onions or more (depending on the desired size of the Pie). Little vegetable oil, Salt to taste, Thyme or Italian Seasoning Whole grain flour, Half stick of margrine Here s how: Slice and ring onions. Saute in pan with seasoning and oil until partially cooked. Do not overcook. You may add other seasoning to your liking. Make pie crust as you normally do. Line pie pan with crust and pour in onion. Cover with pie shell and back for 30 to 45 minutes or until properly cooked. Slice and serve while hot. It can be kept in the refridgerator for another meal. The Value of Onions: Onions are a nutrient-dense food, meaning that while they are low in calories they are high in beneficial nutrients like vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. One cup of chopped onion contains approximately 64 calories, 15 grams of carbohydrate, 0 grams of fat, 0 grams of cholesterol, 3 grams of fiber, 7 grams of sugar, 2 grams of protein and 10% or more of the daily value for vitamin C, vitamin B-6 and manganese. Onions also contain small amounts of calcium, iron, folate, magnesium, phosphorus and potassium and the antioxidants quercetin and sulfur. Making the gospel attractive through loving actions

6 Announcements & Family Matters TODAY & THIS WEEK IN A NUTSHELL: First Divine Worship at 8 a.m. Sabbath School at 9:15 a.m. Second Divine Worship at 11 p.m. Adventist Youth Meeting at 4 p.m. Prayer Meeting, Wednesday December 23, special Christmas Prayer Meeting with the pastor and Patrice Gordon. Today, Sunset at 5:21 p.m. Next Sabbath at 5:24 p.m. There will be a church family meeting with the pastor for all members and a called board this evening at sunset. SABBATH SPEAKERS: Sabbath, December 26, The pastor and all the elders will do simultaneous preaching. A unique way of celebration Christ s birth. Sabbath, January 2, 2016, Barrington Brennen, A New Beginning. Blessings for the New Year. Sabbath, January 9, Barrington Brennen Why Are You an Adventist? Winter Pulpit Series Part 1. Being able to stand up on your own two feet. Sabbath, January 16, Michael McCoy, Sabbath, January 23, Joint Service. Education Conclave at Bahamas Academy The speaker will be David Daniels, Senior Director of the Bainum Family Foundation based in Maryland, USA FINANCIAL UPDATE as of December Budget 163,461.50, Budget Collected: $111, CIF $34,363.49, Ingathering $3, UPCOMING EVENTS THAT INCLUDES YOU AND ME: 1. THE LAST PRAYER MEETING: Join us all for the last regular prayer meeting for 2015 on Wednesday, December 23, Patrice Williams-Gordon will join me in presenting a special message that will thrill your hearts. Bring a friend. 2. INGATHERING : Ingathering season is in the way. It officially started on November 1 and ends March 31, Let us do our part to raise our goals for Community Services and Education. 3. CHURCH BANQUET: CHURCH BANQUET: Our annual church banquet is scheduled for Saturday night, December 26, 2015, at the Workers House Ballroom, Harrold Road. Under the Theme: It s a Family Affair It s a formal event and you don t want to miss it. Get your tickets now from Banquet Committee: Moses & Anniemae Armbrister, Lamarque & Andrea Brown, Alvern McCoy, Angela Wilkinson, Christine Brown 4. CONFERENCE YOUTH BANQUET: A grand Conference-wide Youth Banquet will be on December 21, Plan to attend. 5. NEW YEAR S EVE SERVICE: Join us on Thursday, December 31, 2015, at 4 p.m., for New Year s Eve Service and Communion Celebration. 6. STATE OF THE CONFERENCE JOINT MEETING AT GRANT S TOWN: Join us on Sabbath afternoon, January 2, 2015, for the annual State of the Conference meeting to be held here at Grant s Town Church at 3:30 p.m. 7. SPECIAL BOARD MEETING JANUARY 3: There will be a special board meeting on Sunday morning, January 3, 2015 at 9 a.m. to pass the 2016 budget and key calendar events. 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS MEETING JANUARY 9: There will be a special Church Business Meeting on Saturday evening (right after sunset) to vote the 2016 Budget and key calendar events. All members are asked to attend. CHURCH FAMILY MEETING WITH THE PASTOR AFTER SUNSET: All members are asked to attend a very short and very important meeting tonight with the pastor. The pastor has to share with the church family something very important. ELECTRICAL UPDATE: We have passed the electrical inspection for the Community Center. We will seek occupancy certificate and permanent lightening will be installed by the electrical company. TRANSFER OF MEMBERSHIP - INCOMING This is the First Reading of membership transfers for Samantha Williamson and Charles Williamson from the Real Harvest Church to the Grant's Town Church. FOCUS ON EDUCATION: December is the month when the world generally is in a mood of rejoicing and great gladness! They believe that Jesus was born on December 25. There is no scriptural basis for this. However, we do have evidence of the place not the time of Jesus birth. For Luke 2:11 states, For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. So let us have Christ, the Source of Our Joy every day of the year. Let me not wait for the right place, the right time, to celebrate Your presence. Let me go rejoicing through my days, abiding in You and delighting in You, praising You now and forever. by B. J. Hoff