INTROIT CALL TO WORSHIP HYMN OF PRAISE NO. 1 - PRAYER OF ADORATION AND THANKSGIVING

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908-3120 Cyber Centre 754-6634 Bethel Thrift Coop [BTC] 1-888-429-5772 Prayer Line [Mon Fri 5:00 p.m 7:00 p.m.] E-mail bethelbaptisthwt.ja@gmail.com Website www.bethelbaptisthwt.com Theme for the Church year Oct 2013 Sept.

1 7:00 A. M. February 8, 2015 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.] bethelbaptisthwt.ja@gmail.com Website Theme for the Church year Oct 2013 Sept Being God s People in God s World Sustained and Serving by Faith BWA Day was originally established as "Baptist World Sunday," in Baptist churches celebrate the love and concern Baptists worldwide have shared. Whether Baptists worship on Sunday or Saturday, we are all urged to set aside one day each year when, recognizing and affirming Baptist identity within the worldwide Christian family, we unite to celebrate partnership in the worldwide Baptist family. In corporate worship, Baptists pray for one another and celebrate the role of the BWA in helping cement the bond of unity and love in this fellowship of kindred hearts. [from the BWA Web-site:wwwbwanet.org.] 7:00 a.m Service February 8, 2015 Leader: Deacon Michelle Smith Speaker: Rev Dr. Burchel K Taylor Musicians: Deacon Karlene Bisnott Sis Jozanne Harris INTROIT CALL TO WORSHIP HYMN OF PRAISE NO. 1 - The Choir #119 - Come, let us praise the Lord 1. Come, let us praise the Lord, 3. In worship bow the knee, with joy our God proclaim, our glorious God confess; his greatness tell abroad, the great creator, he, and bless his saving name. the Lord our righteousness, Lift high your songs He reigns unseen; before his throne his flock he feeds to whom alone and gently leads all praise belongs. in pastures green. 2. Our God of matchless worth, 4. Come, hear his voice today our King beyond compare, receive what love imparts; the deepest bounds of earth his holy will obey the hills, are in his care. and harden not your hearts. He all decrees, His ways are best; who by his hand and lead at last, prepared the land all troubles past, and formed the seas. to perfect rest. [Timothy Dudley-Smith; Tune: Chilean folk melody] PRAYER OF ADORATION AND THANKSGIVING RESPONSIVE READING - No. 673 Leader: God is our refuge and strength, an ever present help in trouble. People: Therefore we will not fear, Though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with their surging. Leader: There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God, the holy place where the Most High dwells. People: God is within her, she will not fall; God will help her at break of day. Leader: Nations are in uproar, kingdoms fall; He lifts his voice, the earth melts.

People: The Lord Almighty is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress. Leader: Come and see the works of the Lord, the desolations he has brought on the earth.

2 People: The Lord Almighty is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress. Leader: Come and see the works of the Lord, the desolations he has brought on the earth. People: He makes wars cease to the ends of the earth; He breaks the bow and shatters the spear, He burns the shield with fire. Leader: Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth. ALL: The Lord Almighty is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress. SONGS OF WORSHIP I am the way, the King of the victory I am the truth, the Lord of the harmony I am the light, the light of the world to be. Hosanna! I hold your hand, my friend Hosanna! I give you strength, my friend. Hosanna! You walk the sea, my friend. We re going to sail to victory Sailing [sailing] sailing [sailing] Sailing across the river, Sailing [Jesus] sailing[saviour], Sailing across the river sailing. Freedom [brother] freedom [sister] Freedom [freedom] in the life of Jesus. Hosanna! I hold your hand, my friend Hosanna! I give you strength, my friend. Hosanna! You walk the sea, my friend. We re going to sail to victory I am the vine, you shall abide in me; I am the river, You shall be cleansed in me. I am the rock, You shall have life in me. I am your brother, living in flesh with thee; I am your Saviour, dying on Calvary, I am your God, rising in victory; Come into His presence with thanksgiving in your heart And give Him praise, and give Him praise; Come into His presence with thanksgiving in your heart, Your voices raise, your voices raise. Give glory and honour, and power unto Him Jesus, the name above all names. I want to worship the Lord with all of my heart Give Him my all not just a part Lift up my hands to the King of Kings And praise Him in everything. [BRIEF PERIOD OF SILENCE] [Sung prayerfully] - 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. PRAYER OF CONFESSION AND INTERCESSION [Sung prayerfully] Thanks, thanks, I give You thanks for all You ve done I am so blessed, my soul is at rest; O Lord, I give You thanks WELCOME ANNOUNCEMENTS ACT OF FELLOWSHIP TITHES & OFFERING SCRIPTURE READINGS: [OT] Isaiah 51:1-8 [NT] Romans 8:31-39 HYMN OF MEDITATION: NO. 2 - #532- I know not why DOXOLOGY 1. I know not why God s wondrous grace 3. I know not how the Spirit moves To me He hath made known, convincing us of sin, Nor why, unworthy, Christ in love revealing Jesus through the Word, Redeemed me for His own. Creating faith in Him. REF: I know not how this saving faith To me He did impart, Nor how believing in His Word Wrought peace within my heart. But I know whom I have believed, And am persuaded that He is able To keep that which I ve committed Unto Him against that day. 4. I know not when my Lord may come at night or noon-day fair, nor if I ll walk the vale with Him, Or meet Him in the air. [D W WHITTLE -1901]

3 SPECIAL MUSICAL ITEM - The Choir MESSAGE - Rev. Dr Burchel K Taylor HYMN OF RESPONSE: No. 3 - #536 Master, speak! 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! Speak to me by name, dear Master Let me know it is to me Speak, that I may follow faster With a step more firm and free Where the Shepherd leads the flock In the shadow of the rock PRAYER 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. 4. Master, speak! And make me ready when your voice is truly heard. with obedience glad and steady still to follow every word. As I listen, Lord, I pray: Master, speak to me today! [Frances Havergal 1879] LORD S SUPPER February 8, 2015 Theme for the Church year Oct 2014 Sept 2015 Being God s People in God s World Living and Sharing the Faith 6:00 a.m. Christ for Today Broadcast, RJR 94 FM [Sponsored by the Jamaica Baptist Union] 7:00 a.m. First Worship Service Leader: Speaker: Deacon Michelle Smith Rev Dr Burchel K Taylor [Lord s Supper] 8:45 a.m. Sunday School for all ages /New Members class 9:00 a.m. -10:30 a.m. LIBRARY PERIOD for all ages! 10:15 a.m. Second Worship Service Leader: Sis Melissa Gayle Speaker: Deacon Dr R Karl James 10:30 a.m. JUNIOR CHURCH [children 10 years and under] 4:00 p.m. Visiting to Shut-Ins 6:00 p.m. Third Worship Service Leader: Speaker: Deacon Ken Wilson Rev Dr. Burchel K Taylor SONG DURING LORD S SUPPER The Solid Rock 1. My hope is built on nothing less than Jesus blood and unrighteousness I dare not trust the sweetest frame, but wholly lean on Jesus name CHO: On Christ, the solid Rock, I stand; All other ground is sinking sand, all other ground is sinking sand 2. When darkness seems to hide His face, I rest on His unchanging grace; In every high and stormy gale, my anchor holds within the veil. 3. His oath, His covenant, His blood, support me in the whelming flood; When all around my soul gives way, He then is all my hope and stay. 4. When He shall come with trumpet sound, Oh, may I then in Him be found; Dressed in His righteousness alone, faultless to stand before the throne. [Edward Mote 1834] BENEDICTION *************************************** Monday, February 9 6:00 p.m. Deacon s Meeting Tuesday, February 10 7:00 p.m. House Prayer Fellowship Wednesday, February 11 5:30 p.m. Wholistic Health Committee mtg. 7:00 p.m. BIBLE STUDY Thursday, February 12 5:30 p.m. Games Evening 7:00 p.m. The Choir Rehearsal Friday, February 13 5:45 p.m. Youth Chorale Rehearsal 7:00 p.m. G I F T meeting Y/Adults/Y/Fell [featuring TABLE GAMES with a difference!] Saturday, February14 8:30 a.m. C O P E Market 5:00 p.m. Praise Team Rehearsal *************** WELCOME THANK YOU for choosing to share in our worship services 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!

The 165 th General Assembly/Believer s Convention of the Jamaica Baptist Union will convene February 18 22 at the HOLIDAY INN SUNSPREE RESORT, in Montego Bay, St. James.

4 The 165 th General Assembly/Believer s Convention of the Jamaica Baptist Union will convene February at the HOLIDAY INN SUNSPREE RESORT, in Montego Bay, St. James. Hotel reservations can be made at respective centres noted on the Notice Board at the back of the Church. The closing services will be held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre on Sunday, February 22, Do plan to support this Assembly. *LIVE STREAMING of the Opening Service of the JBU 165th Assembly meeting will be available for our participation in the Chapel, beginning at 7:00 p.m on Ash Wednesday, Feby 18 th. All members and friends are invited to join us here. Members, friends who have indicated their intention to travel by the reserved bus to the JBU Assembly service at the Convention Centre, Montego Bay, on Sunday, Feby 22 nd. are reminded that payments of $2, must be paid to the Church Office by Wednesday, Feby 11 th Departure time from Bethel is 5:00 a.m sharp, to ensure arrival time of 9:00 a.m. at the Centre.; Departure time from Montego Bay is 4:30 p.m. [immediately following the second service]. The Jamaica Baptist Union Office is also advising that lunches will be made available at the Centre for persons who might be interested. The menu includes Jerked Chicken / Rice & Peas / Coleslaw/Drink ($500.00) French Fried Chicken /Rice & Peas /Tossed Salad/Drink ($500.00) Escoveitched Fish Fillet / Rice & Peas / Coleslaw/Drink ($500.00) Stewed Pork with Rice & Peas/ Tossed Salads/Drink ($550.00) Confirmation of your interest/payment must be made to the Church Office [Bethel] by tomorrow, Monday, February 9, 2015 to ensure that your order will be filled! NO LATE ORDERS WILL BE TAKEN AFTER THAT DATE! From the Social Worker s Dept A One-bedroom ground-floor studio apartment at Lady Musgrave Road is available for rent. Please call for details. We are asking all persons to cooperate with the security personnel on duty in the respective parking areas 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. 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, Reflections. The next session will be on Wednesday, February 11 th. This session will be led by Trinity Moravian Church Fellowship. Be there to support them. BIRTHMONTH GROUP MEETINGS MARCH All members please be reminded of the Fellowship meeting on Wednesday, Feby 11 th 5:30 p.m Contact your group leaders for further details. AUGUST The next meeting is on Saturday, February 14 th 5:30 p.m. Please plan to be there. Sun. February 8 Dodgy friends Matt. 9:9-13 Mon. February 9 Who do you see? Psalm 104 Tues. February 10 The reason for the party! Matt. 9:14-17 Wed. February 11 Fully restored Matt. 9:18-26 Thur. February 12 One size does not fit all Matt. 9:27-34 Fri. February 13 Mission possible Matt. 9:35-10:16 Sat. February 14 Fear not! <att. 10:17-31 For further reflection Lord, help me to see people as you see them. Give me a heart to love as you do. Give me your words of life, and grant me courage to pass them on to others. Amen 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. 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. >The funeral service for Sis Andrea Hutchinson will be held here at Bethel on Saturday, February 14 th 10:00 a.m Interment at Meadowrest Memorial Gardens. >Bro Leroy Patterson and family advise that the funeral service for his mother, is scheduled for Thursday, February 12 th, Church of the Nazarene, Petersfield, Westmoreland at 11:00 a.m. >The family of Bro Matthew Dietrich ask for your prayers and that Visiting continues to be restricted at this time! >Sis Sonia Allen is recuperating at the University Hospital, following surgery this past week. We ask for your continued prayers, and also that visiting be restricted at this time! > Bro André Earle; Dr Sharon Earle-Edwards; Bros Francois and Adé Brown and other family members ask for our prayers and support as they mourn the loss of their mother/grandmother, Mrs Pearle Earle this past week. The funeral service is scheduled for Friday, February 27 th, 2015 at 1:00 p.m at the Boulevard Baptist Church. >The family members of our Bro. Zedekiah Mallet ask for our prayers, following his death this week. The funeral arrangements will be advised shortly. > The funeral service for the nephew of Sis Ena Aarons will be held on Sunday, Feby 15 th at 11:00 a.m at the SDA Church, Maxfield Avenue. Interment at Harkers Hall, St Andrew. >Sis Izetta Davis-Mascoe was admitted to Ward 1B at the KPH this past week. Do remember her in your prayers.

THURSDAYS is our Church s special day of prayer. Let us remember The work and mission of the Baptist World Alliance [BWA] in countries over the world.

5 THURSDAYS is our Church s special day of prayer. Let us remember The work and mission of the Baptist World Alliance [BWA] in countries over the world. the Church office during the week Monday Friday, 9:00 a.m 5:00 p.m. and select/make your purchase. Wonderful gift ideas! Support this another area of the 60 th Anniversary celebrations! PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU GET THE LATEST NEWSLETTER re the 60 th Anniversary celebrations and be informed. NOTE THESE UPCOMING EVENTS *ANNUAL ASH-WEDNESDAY MEDITATIONS February 18 th 8:00 a.m. *ANNUAL ASH-WEDNESDAY BRUNCH, coordinated by Friends of the Healing Ministry at CARIMED Building, Lady Musgrave Road. Contribution - $1, reserve your tickets early- available in the Church office. *Sunday, February 15 th 6:00 p.m BAPTISM/Reception of members reminding all visitors, friends, if you would like to become a member, and be baptized at this service, to contact Deacon Angella Spence at the Church Office ! *Church Council Meeting Monday, February 16 th 6:00 p.m. *CHURCH MEMBERS MEETING Monday, February 23 rd 6:00 p.m. [Agenda item will include update on Mortgage Fund up-date; 640 th Anniversary plans, etc] WE PROMISED THAT IT WOULD BE READY IN FEBRUARY!!.. Now available, in the Church Office, the JBU Book Store and Caribbean Christian Publication Office, copies of LIVING WISELY Reflections on the Wisdom Books [Proverbs, Job and Ecclesiastes from the Margins by Rev Dr Burchel K Taylor! Cost is only $1, each get yours early. The official launch date will be advised! CALLING VOLUNTEERS..for another Outreach Mission of the Church! The Kingston Gardens Mission, East Avenue, Kingston 4 is seeking volunteers to teach Sunday School from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. each Sunday. Contact Deacon Celia Jackson, Superintendent - tel to indicate which Sunday you could be available. We are also seeking volunteers for a work day on Saturday the 21 st of February, 2015 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. We need painters, carpenters, masons, cooks etc. Kindly leave your contact information at the Church office. THANK YOU. Sis Diana Kavanagh wishes to express her profound thanks and appreciation to the Pastors, members and friends who were so supportive to her and family members during their period of bereavement The calls, visits and prayers meant so much. Sis Eulalee Jarrett, and all other family members, say THANK YOU to the Pastors and all members who have contributed both in cash and kind, following their total loss in the fire recently. They are picking up the pieces and ask for your continued support in whatever way you can. OPEN INVITATION. Bethelites, families and friends, please come and utilise the Services of the Clinic (Family Doctor, Gynaecologist/ Obstetrician, Lab, Counselling) and the Pharmacy (prescription, over the counter drugs and many other products). SAGICOR and MEDICUS Health Cards accepted! Opening Hours: Clinic 9: 15am 3:30pm Monday Friday 2 nd and 4 th Saturdays 9:15am 1:30pm Pharmacy 9:15am -8:00pm Monday Thursday; 9:15am 7:00pm Fridays; 9:15am 5:00pm Saturdays Come along, we are there to serve YOU!!! 60 th Anniversary Memorabilia items are now available for sale. Visit the display desk at the CYBER CENTRE [ground floor of the Administration Block]on Sundays, the back of the Church on Wednesday evenings before/after Bible Study time or COMING ON ASH WEDNESDAY..Carbon Fast!!! Carbon dioxide (CO2) from human activities is causing global warming and causing our climate to change. This and other environmentally unfriendly actions impact our quality of life and threaten the survival of the natural world. This Lent the Prayer

6 Ministry is calling us all to a Carbon Fast to help the environment and contribute to preserving the integrity of Creation. Get next week's bulletin for the Fast. Visit to learn more. Dr Lloyd Eubank-Green invites us to the LAUNCH OF his latest publication JAMAICA S GIFTS TO THE WORLD, VOLUME 2 at Bethel Baptist Church, 6 Hope Road Kingston 10 Sunday, February 22, 2015 at 4:30 PM The Bethel Baptist Brotherhood is spearheading a fund raising drive dubbed' Cents make Sense'. This coin collection drive is another effort to help to raise funds to maintain the Homeless Centre and will be launched on the third Sunday in February [15 th ] Look out for specially marked containers and support! Members, friends, visitors, we have been advised by SAGICOR LIFE JA LTD. that the annual SIGMA RUN will be held on Sunday, February 22 nd - 6:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m. Please note information in the Press regarding the traffic changes that will be in effect in the vicinity of the Church at that time period.

PRAYER OF ADORATION AND THANKSGIVING

PRAYER OF ADORATION AND THANKSGIVING Pastor: Rev. Dr. Burchel K. Taylor Assistant Pastor: Rev Norman Mills Telephone: 926-8272/960-5658 General Office 929-0211 [ FAX] Office 929-3160 Canteen 929-6245 Pharmacy 906-9976 [FAX] Pharmacy 929-6979