Jamaica, Jamaica, Jamaica, land we love

Pastor: Rev. Dr. Burchel K. Taylor Assistant Pastor: Rev Norman Mills Telephone: 926-8272/960-5658 General Office - 929-6245 - Pharmacy 929-0211 [ FAX] Office 906-9976 [FAX] Pharmacy 929-3160 Canteen 929-6979 Clinic/Counselling 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.] Prayer line email bbprayerline@gmail.com E-mail bethelbaptisthwt.ja@gmail.com Website www.bethelbaptisthwt.com THEME FOR THE CHURCH YEAR Being God s People in God s World: Living the Sacrificial Life Giving Freely; Serving Fully: Living Faithfully Officers on duty 7:00 a.m. A Wilmot/ D Dunkley 10:15 a.m. P Ulett/ M Maye 6:00 p.m. M Jones Eternal Father, Bless our Land, Guide us with thy mighty hand, Keep us free from evil powers, Be our light through countless hours, To our leaders, great defender, Grant true wisdom from above, Justice, truth be ours forever, Jamaica, land we love, Jamaica, Jamaica, Jamaica, land we love Teach us true respect for all, Stir response to duty's call, Strengthen us the weak to cherish, Give us vision lest we perish, Knowledge send us Heavenly Father, Grant true wisdom from above, Justice, truth be ours forever, Jamaica, land we love, Jamaica, Jamaica, Jamaica, land we love [Hugh Sherlock] Counsellors on duty 7:00 a.m. N Donaldson/ L Hardware/ D Duncanson 10:15 a.m. A Spence/ J Richards/ G Tucker SERVICE FOR TODAY 7:00 a.m.. August 6, 2017 Leader: Deacon Victor Anderson Speaker: Rev Dr Dylan Toussaint [Pastor Edgewater Circuit of Baptist Churches] Musician: Sis Joy Simons Brown

Order of Service 7:00 A.M. AUGUST 6, 2017 CALL TO WORSHIP HYMN OF PRAISE No. 1 #12 - Jesus calls us here to meet him 1. Jesus calls us here to meet him 3. Jesus calls us to each other; As, through word and song and prayer found in him are no divides, We affirm God s promised presence Race and class and sex and language; Where his people live and care. Such are barriers he derides. Praise the God who keeps his promise; Join the hands of friend and stranger; Praise the Son who calls us friends; join the hands of age and youth; Praise the Spirit who, among us, join the faithful and the doubter, To our hopes and fears attends. in their common search for truth. 2. Jesus calls us to confess him 4. Jesus calls us to his table Word of life and Lord of all, rooted firm in time and space, Sharer of our flesh and frailness where the Church in earth and heaven Saving all who fail or fall. finds a common meeting place. Tell his holy human story; Share the bread and wine, his body; Tell his tales that all may hear; share the love of which we sing; Tell the world that Christ in glory share the feast for saints and sinners Came to earth to meet us here. Hosted by our Lord and King [Iona Community 87 87D] PRAYER OF ADORATION & THANKSGIVING RESPONSIVE READING: Leader: Come and see what God has done; He is awesome in his deeds among mortals. People: Praise him for his mighty deeds; Praise him according to his surpassing greatness! Let everything that breathes praise the Lord! Leader: God, our Father, Source of All Being, People: we, Your children, were created to glorify You and to enjoy You forever. Leader: God, our Creator Master of Color and Shape, Song and Silence, People: we, Your children, were created to celebrate You and to praise You forever. Leader: God, our Revealer, Author of Wisdom and Truth People: we, Your children, were created to seek You and to desire You forever. Leader: God, our Redeemer, Fountain of Forgiveness and Grace, People: we, Your children, were created to please You and to love You forever. Leader: God, our Sustainer, Manna in the Wilderness, ALL: we, Your children, were created to trust You and to rely on You forever. O You, O God, we find our reason for being! SONGS OF WORSHIP Enter into Jerusalem, let us to God s house With the healthy and sick, with the worker and the weak, Let us go to God s house. Enter into Jerusalem, let us go to God s house Come and run with the wind, with the God who reigns in peace Let us go to God s house.

REF: We go celebrate, we go celebrate We go celebrate, O Israel! Praise the name of the Lord on high Praise the name in song. Praise the name with a heav nly song With a heav nly song, with a heav nly song, Praise the Lord. Enter into Jerusalem, mek we walk-a-down there. With the young and the old, with the little and the large, Mek we walk-a-down there. Enter into Jerusalem, mek we walk-a-down there. Swaying to the breeze with the God who reigns in peace. Mek we walk-a-down there. Enter into Jerusalem, let us go to God s house With yu papa and yu mumma, with yu uncle and yu aunt Let us go to God s house. Enter into Jerusalem, let us go to God s house Run and catch the breeze with the God who reigns in peace. Let us go to God s house. [Richard Ho Lung] 1. The right hand of God is writing in our land, writing with power and with love Our conflicts and our fears, our triumphs and our tears are recorded by the right hand of God. 2. The right hand of God is pointing in our land, pointing the way we must go. So clouded is the way, so easily we stray but we re guided by the right hand of God. 3. The right hand of God is striking in our land, striking out at envy, hate and greed, Our selfishness and lust, our pride and deeds unjust, are destroyed by the right hand of God. 4. The right hand of God is lifting in our land, lifting the fallen one by one, each one is known by name, and rescued now from shame by the lifting of the right hand of God. 5. The right hand of God is healing in our land, healing broken bodies, minds and souls. So wondrous in its touch, with love that means so much, when we re healed by the right hand of God. 6. The right hand of God is planting in our land, planting seeds of freedom, hope and love In these Caribbean lands, let his people all join hands, and be one with the right hand of God. [Patrick Prescod] [Brief Period of Silence] [Sung Prayerfully] We need to hear from You; we need a Word from You If we don t hear from You, what will we do. Wanting You more each day, to show us your perfect way There is no other way that we can live. PRAYER OF CONFESSION & INTERCESSION

[Response] Thanks,[thanks] thanks, [thanks] I give you thanks For all you ve done I am so blessed, my soul is at rest Lord, I give you thanks WELCOME ANNOUNCEMENTS ACT OF FELLOWSHIP TITHES/ OFFERING DOXOLOGY SCRIPTURE READING HYMN OF MEDITATION - No. 2 - [NT] Acts 22: v22 Chap 23: v1 #535 Lord, for the years 1. Lord, for the years Your love has guided, urged and inspired us, cheered us on our way, sought us and saved us, pardoned and provided Lord, of the years, we bring our thanks today. 2. Lord, for that word, the word of life which fires us speaks to our hearts and sets our souls ablaze, teaches and trains, rebukes us and inspires us; Lord of the word, receive your people s praise. 3. Lord, for our land, in this our generation, spirits oppressed by pleasure, wealth and care; for young and old, for commonwealth and nation, Lord of our land, be pleased to hear our prayer. 4. Lord, for our world, where men disown and doubt you, loveless in strength, and comfortless in pain, hungry and helpless, lost indeed without you; Lord of the world, we pray that Christ may reign. 5, Lord, for ourselves, in living power remake usself on the cross and Christ upon the throne, past put behind us, for the future take us Lord of our lives, to live for Christ alone. [Timothy Dudley-Smith Tune: 11 10 11 10] SPECIAL MUSIC MESSAGE HYMN OF REPONSE No. 3 - Sis Nadia Prince Rev Dr Dylan Toussaint # 595 Guide me, O thou great Jehovah 1.Guide me, O Thou great Jehovah, pilgrim through this barren land. I am weak, but Thou art mighty; hold me with Thy powerful hand. Bread of heaven, bread of heaven,feed me now and evermore, 2.Open now the crystal fountain, where the healing stream doth flow; Let the fiery, cloudy pillar, lead me all my journey through. Strong Deliverer, strong Deliverer, be Thou still my Strength and Shield; 3.When I tread the verge of Jordan, bid my anxious fears subside; Death of death and hell's destruction, land me safe on Canaan's side.

Songs of praises, songs of praises, I will ever sing to Thee; [William Williams - 1717]. PRAYER BENEDICTION THE NATIONAL ANTHEM August 6, 2017 6:00 a.m. Christ for Today Broadcast, RJR 94 FM[Co-ordinated by the J B U] 7:00 a.m. First Worship Service Leader: Deacon Victor Anderson Speaker Rev Dr Dylan Toussaint [Pastor Edgewater Circuit of Baptist Churches] 8:45 a.m. OPEN ASSEMBLY for 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 Communion Service Leader: Deacon Glendon Brown Speaker: Rev Norman Mills [Lord s Supper] 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 Celebrating 55 th Yr of Independence PROUD TO BE JAMAICAN Leader: Deacon Lorence Brown Reflection led by Rev Norman Mills NOTE: All members and friends are invited to share this special celebratory service with us at 6:00 p.m as we reflect on the 55 th Year of Independence as a nation wear your national colours and let us be there to celebrate together! FROM THE SUNDAY SCHOOL 1. There will be Open Assembly immediately following the 7:00 a.m. Service. Please join us for a brief time of Devotion, before going off to your classes. 2. Sunday School Teachers' Meeting, 5:45 p.m. Wednesday, August 9, 2017 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, August 7 Independence Day [Celebrated] ALL OFFICES CLOSED Tuesday, August 8 7:00 p.m. House Prayer Fellowship Wednesday, August 9 7:00 p.m. BIBLE STUDY Thursday, August 10 5:30 p.m. Games Evening Friday, August 11 7:00 p.m. G I F T [Y/Fell; Y Adults] Saturday, August 12 5:30 p.m. Praise Team Rehearsal NOTE; All our members and friends are reminded that the LEGAL AID CLINIC will be closed all of August 2017. They will re-open on Saturday, September 1, 2017 IMPORTANT NOTICE All Church Council members are asked to note that recommendations for Officers to serve on the Church Council for the new Church year, October 2017 September 2018 will be considered at the next Council meeting, on Monday, August 21 st, 2017. Let us be in prayer for those who will be so recommended. We remind all Heads of Department/Ministries that budgets for your respective areas for the new church year, October 2017 September 2018 should be submitted to the Church Treasurer by August 31 st, 2017. We seek your cooperation in this regard. Sun. August 6 Independence Day From the many to the one Mark 7:31-37 Mon. August 7 The eternal king Psalm 72 Tues. August 8 A typical story Judges 2: 6-23 Wed. Aug. 9 Not one but two Judges 4: 1-24 Thur. Aug. 10 A new champion is made Judges 6: 1-24 Fri. Aug. 11 A proper altar Judges 6: 25-40 Sat. Aug. 12 The numbers game Judges 7: 1-14 For further reflection Praise God that his compassion does not fail. He is always there for us, as he was for his people in the days of Joshua. 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 neighbor 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, August 9 th, meditations will be led by members from the Church Fellowship of Praise Tabernacle Church. Do support with your attendance and prayers. The Bethel Lay Institute [BLI] thanks all who assisted and participated in the successful 6-week course - Law for Everyday Living Part 2 which ended July 29. The course was well received and supported; and we must extend special thanks to Brother Jeremy Taylor and Deacon André Earle for their efforts in promoting the course, which certainly helped in boosting the attendance. The Lord be praised! 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. BIRTHMONTH GROUP MEETINGS JANUARY - Members are reminded of the meeting on Wednesday, August 16 th 5:30 p.m do make a note and plan to attend. APRIL Group members please be reminded of the visit to Canaan Mt. Baptist Church on August 20 th. Please contact Sis Rhona Nation 841-3046/ or Dea Karlene Mason 880-9051 and advise if you are interested in participating. JUNE Group members are asked to attend a meeting on Wednesday, August 16 th 5:30 p.m. to discuss urgent matters.. It s that time of year when we get ready for the Jamaica Baptist Union Family Fun Day 2017 at Kaiser / Noranda Sports Complex, Discovery Bay, St. Ann. Saturday, 16 September 2017 starting at time 9:00 am. Contribution: Adults $200, Children (12 years and under) $100, the 1st 50 Children will get free admission. All members of the church, family and friends are invited to attend what is expected to be a day full of fun, excitement, fellowship and sharing. Contact -- Dave Dillon President, JBU Brotherhood 969-9835; ON OUR PRAYER LIST *Remember that our PRAYER LINE is available to anyone seeking prayers. Please call us at 1-888-429-5772 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 e-mail 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 -. *, Do continue to remember Bro Kenry Jackson; Sis Carole and all other family members in our prayers...

*We ask you to support with your prayers, Sis Mercedes Williams Mt View Baptist Church following the death of her father recently. The funeral service will be on Saturday, August 12 th 12noon at the Trinity Moravia Church, Richmond Park. Contact 584-2080. *Sis Alma Davidson seeks our prayers following recent surgery. She is recuperating at home 969-2232. THURSDAY PRAYER DAY Remember our athletes who will be participating in the World Championship Games in London during the week!. FROM THE SOCIAL WORKER. Do you have a small unfurnished apartment in the Kingston 8 or 10 area available for rent to a young single male? Please contact Oral at 836-1921 and give him details. He d appreciate it very much! FROM THE PRAYER MINISTRY ATTENTION ALL MEMBERS and FRIENDS..!!! Thanks to all who were able to attend the first joint prayer session in JULY. As we continue to be in prayer about our Mission and Ministry as a Church, please be reminded that the next session will be the last Wednesday in August and September. Please make a special effort to attend and support. 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. Sam Dorelien - Thursday, September 14, 2017 Moneague Baptist Church, St. Ann Rev. Tanesha Ashbourne - Tuesday, September 19, 2017 Lucea Baptist Church, Hanover All services begin at 3:00 p.m. CONGRATULATIONS TO Mr. Raymond O'B Campbell, JP, FCA, FCCA, CBV, who was elected President of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Jamaica (ICAJ) at a meeting of Council held on July 26, 2017 Mr. Campbell is a Partner at KPMG which he joined in 2006 as a Principal in the Advisory Services practice in Jamaica; a Justice of the Peace for St. Andrew since 2016 as well as being member of our Church Council. Congrats! THANK YOU. FROM THE MEN S BROTHERHOOD Reminding you all that today, Sunday August 6th, INDEPENDENCE SUNDAY -is Coin Collection Day. The coin collectors will be out in full force to take all of those loose coins that are hanging around the house, the car and other places. We trust that you have brought these loose coins in today. We at the Care Centre are always happy to receive them. MAKE A NOTE.PLAN TO SUPPORT Monday, August 14 th Deacons meeting 6:00 p.m. Monday, August 21 st Church Council meeting 6:00 p.m recommendations for Council officers for the upcoming Church year will be considered.

NOTICE from the Jamaica for Life-long Learning (JFLL) Department Teachers needed for Mathematics/English and Special Education classes. Two (2) Administrators are needed to give assistance in the Administration section Please contact Sis Pauline Gregory-Lewis 781-4739 and advise how you can be of help. The Jamaica Baptist Union Mission Agency [JBUMA] announces the hosting of its Four (4) Regional Mission Conferences, to be held in the month of October 2017, under the theme - JUST LIKE JESUS: MISSION MODELLED AFTER THE MASTER Dates and Venues: St. Ann Kingston Saturday, October 7, 2017 Saturday, October 21, 2017 Ocho Rios Baptist Church Boulevard Baptist Church 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. St. James Manchester Saturday, October 14, 2017 Saturday, October 28, 2017 Calvary Baptist Church Mandeville Baptist Church 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. The cost of the Conference is only, One Thousand eight Hundred Dollars (JM$1,800.00) per person, which will cover the Conference Package, Coffee Break and Lunch. How can I register? To register, kindly complete the registration form from the Church office, and return, along with your Conference Fee to the Jamaica Baptist Union Mission Agency, 2B Washington Boulevard, Kingston 20. Registration Forms can also be sent to us via email to info@jbu.org.jm or facsimile at 924-6296. Conference Fees can also be lodged to NCB#304533943 (Half Way Tree Branch) only. Kindly fax/email a copy of the lodgment slip to 924-6296/info@jbu.org.jm. Registration Deadline is Monday, September 11, 2017. For further information, please contact the JBU Mission Agency at the following numbers, Landline: 969-2223/969-6268. THANK YOU.. Sis Heidi Stewart sends her sincerest appreciation to the church family for your prayers, love and support. It has been difficult, and she and her family members are all grateful for the prayers and support. Also, Sis Melaine McKoy and all other family members, extend their thanks and appreciation to Pastors and all members for the support they have received during their period of bereavement. Thanks so much! The Ministry to the Homeless committee members extend their thanks to you all for the support given at the Bazaar last weekend. They are in need of household appliances such as fridges, stoves, TV s, as well as furniture in good working and re-sale-able condition. Contact Deacons Frances Morrison or Winston Shakes 926-8272/960-5658. Sorry you missed the Churches Emancipation Lecture & Cultural Presentation last Sunday at the Meadowbrook United Church! We do however have for sale, copies of the lecture which was presented by Dr. Parris Lyew-Ayee, Jr, as he focused on the topic Youth & Technology : Exploring the Societal Impact! They are only $400.00 each check with the officer on duty in the Church office today to secure your copy! It makes for good reading and information! Officers on duty 7:00 a.m. A Wilmot/ D Dunkley 10:15 a.m. P Ulett/ M Maye 6:00 p.m. M Jones Counsellors on duty 7:00 a.m. N Donaldson/ L Hardware/ D Duncanson 10:15 a.m. A Spence/ J Richards/ G Tucker