SUNDAY, APRIL 15, 2018
Beloved, Social Justice is one of our Core Values. Will you help us to obey a law? In order to obey a law, we must understand it. Newton s Law of Physics asserts that a body or an object at rest will remain at rest. This law continues, explaining that a body in motion will remain in motion. I submit to you that Bethany no longer resting: we are in motion! In fact, given the events that are happening here, we are gaining momentum and we cannot be stopped! According to this law of physics, the only thing that stops a body s motion is for it to be acted on by another or an opposing force. The force can be the friction created between two objects as one refuses to move or if they move at different rates of speed. Likewise, there can be many things in our lives that will seek to slow us down, stop us or cause us distress. Fear not!, I pray that when you run into distress, you stop and call out to the Lord. May we follow the example of the Psalmist in Psalms 4:1, and say Answer me when I call to you, my righteous God. Give me relief from my distress; have mercy on me and hear my prayer. The Lord will answer. Regardless of whether a law involves justice, physics or spirituality, our understanding of that law should lead to implementation, both personally and congregationally. Graciously, the momentum we have build is pushing us full steam ahead! It buoys the extraordinary upcoming event : Women s Convocation.. Sisters in Conversation is building frictionless traction and excitement! I invite you to join us for an All-Women Brunch, Saturday, 11:00am (Tickets $ 25.00). Our Guest Celebrant on Sunday will be the dynamic Reverend Doctor Leslie Callahan, St. Paul s Baptist Church, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. With your attendance, and your help, next weekend will continue to move us forward while representing two more of our Core Values Excellence and Growth. We do this as we implement and obey the vision of the Lord. To God be the Glory. With a Shepherd s Love, Pastor Lacey
THE ORDER OF WORSHIP 7:45 A.M. & 10:45 A.M. PRAISE & WORSHIP **THE CALL TO WORSHIP In this church, all are welcome who call on the name of the Lord. We call out to our righteous Lord. What is it that we will say to the Lord as we call? We will ask the Lord to answer our call. Blessed be the name of the Lord. **THE EVOCATION (In Unison) Gracious God, we come to you in times of both joy and distress. We offer you thanks for our joy. We ask you to give us relief from our distress. God have mercy on us and hear our prayers. In the name of your Son, Jesus Christ, we pray, Amen. **THE HYMN OF PRAISE 102...He Lives **MORNING SCRIPTURE... Psalm 4 **CHORAL CALL TO PRAYER & RESPONSE...I Will Do A New Thing/Better Is One Day **MORNING PRAYER *** SELECTION...........Remnant Praise **RECOGNITION OF VISITORS (Fellowship Time) *** SERMONIC SELECTION...Remnant Praise THE SERMON......OVERCOMING DOUBT JOHN 20:24-29 **ALTAR CALL WORSHIP IN GIVING 536(539)........All Things Come Of Thee JOYS & CONCERNS THE DOXOLOGY AND BENEDICTION **THE ORGAN POSTLUDE **CONGREGATION STANDING ***SEATING INTERVAL
MORNING SCRIPTURE Psalm 4 (NIV) 1 Answer me when I call to you, my righteous God. Give me relief from my distress; have mercy on me and hear my prayer. 2 How long will you people turn my glory into shame? How long will you love delusions and seek false gods 3 Know that the LORD has set apart his faithful servant for himself; the LORD hears when I call to him. 4 Tremble and do not sin; when you are on your beds, search your hearts and be silent. 5 Offer the sacrifices of the righteous and trust in the LORD. 6 Many, LORD, are asking, Who will bring us prosperity? Let the light of your face shine on us. 7 Fill my heart with joy when their grain and new wine abound. 8 In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, LORD, make me dwell in safety. SERMONIC SCRIPTURE JOHN 20:24-29 (NIV) 24 Now Thomas (also known as Didymus), one of the Twelve, was not with the disciples when Jesus came. 25 So the other disciples told him, We have seen the Lord! But he said to them, Unless I see the nail marks in his hands and put my finger where the nails were, I will not believe. 26 A week later his disciples were in the house again, and Thomas was with them. Though the doors were locked, Jesus came and stood among them and said, Peace be with you! 27 Then he said to Thomas, Put your finger here; see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it into my side. Stop doubting and believe. 28 Thomas said to him, My Lord and my God! 29 Then Jesus told him, Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed. Choral Call to Prayer & Response I WILL DO A NEW THING I WILL DO A NEW THING I Will do a new thing in you I Will do a new thing in you Whatever you ask for Whatever you pray for It shall not be denied, saith the Lord BETTER IS ONE DAY Better is one day in Your courts Better is one day in Your house Better is one day in Your courts Than thousands elsewhere Better is one day in Your courts Better is one day in Your house Better is one day in Your courts Than thousands elsewhere
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Sunday, April 15, 2018 USHERS CALENDAR PEW RALLY 3:00 P.M. Sister Alberta Jones ~ Joint Board of Ushers President TODAY S MEETINGS SISTERS IN CONVERSATION FELLOWSHIP HALL FORMER PASTORS MINISTRY LIBRARY BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING F OLLOWING B OTH S ERVICES IN R OOM 102 MARK YOUR CALENDAR PASTOR & PEOPLE THURSDAY, APRIL 19 TH 7:00 P.M. CHRIST FELLOWSHIP BAPTIST CHURCH 11 SUMPTER STREET, BROOKLYN, NEW YORK WOMEN S CONVOCATION WEEKEND SISTERS IN CONVERSATION PRAYER & PRAISE BRUNCH BETHANY BAPTIST CHURCH FELLOWSHIP HALL SATURDAY, APRIL 21 ST @ 11:00 A.M. - COST: $25.00 WOMEN S DAY, SUNDAY, APRIL 22, 2018 GUEST CELEBRANT: REVEREND LESLIE CALLAHAN ST. PAUL BAPTIST CHURCH, PHILADELPHIA, PA WOMEN OF WORSHIP CHORALE REHEARSAL SCHEDULE MON., 4/16, TUES., 4/17 & THURS., 4/19 @ 6:30 P.M. BROADCAST MINISTRY THE BETHANY HOUR SUNDAYS 8:00 P.M. 8:30 P.M. (ET) BCAT TV Channel 67 TUES. FRI. SPECTRUM Channel 34 9:30 A.M. 4:30 P.M. CABLEVISION Channel 67 WEEKLY SCHEDULE CHURCH OFFICE HOURS RCN Channel 82 VERIZON Channel 42 SUNDAYS 9:30 A.M. 10:00 A.M. 1:00 P.M. 1:30 P.M. SUNDAY 9:45 A.M. SUNDAY SCHOOL NEW MEMBERS CLASS MONDAY 6:30 P.M. GIRL SCOUT MEETING (EVERY OTHER WEEK) 6:30 P.M. CUB & BOY SCOUT MEETINGS TUESDAY 5:00 P.M. BETHANY VOICES OF VICTORY YOUTH CHOIR REHEARSAL TUESDAY 6:00 P.M. THE KINGSMEN REHEARSAL TUESDAY 7:15 P.M. BETHANY CHOIR REHEARSAL WEDNESDAY 10:30 A.M. MORNING BIBLE STUDY 12 NOON W.O.W. (WORSHIP ON WEDNESDAY) 7:00 P.M. W.O.W. (WORSHIP ON WEDNESDAY) THURSDAY 6:00 P.M. MANIFEST PRAISE REHEARSAL 7:15 P.M. REMNANT PRAISE REHEARSAL FRIDAY 7:00 P.M. PRAYER MEETING YOUTH NIGHT
OUR KNOWN SICK AND SHUT-IN MEMBERS I was sick and ye visited me Matthew 25:36 Mrs. Annie Anderson Brooklyn Gardens Nursing & Rehab Ctr. 835 Herkimer St. Rm. 337 11233 Mrs. Erma Billue 1417 Prospect Pl Apt. B10 11213 Ms. Sylvia Blount 8927 Happiness Rd. Harrisburg, NC 28075 Ms. Barbara Bowers 1509 Remsen Ave. 11236 Mrs. Gloria Brown Center for Nursing & Rehab. (CNR) 727 Classon Ave. Rm. 415 11238 Ms. Josephine Brooks Amber Court of Brooklyn 650 E. 104 th St. Rm. 410-11236 Mr. William Campbell Mrs. Edith L. Carson 3515 Caine Drive Naperville, IL 60564 Mrs. Irene Davis 984 Troy Ave. 11203 Mrs. Mary Davis Jennings Hall Assisted Living - 260 Powers St. Apt. 1C 11211 Mrs. Wilma Ector 478 MacDonough St. 11233 Mr. Willie Edmond 324 East 4 th St. 11218 Ms. Rita Frazier 170 Decatur St. - #3B 11233 Mrs. Ella Gardner Queens/Nassau Nursing & Rehab 520 Beach 19 th St. Rm. 204B Far Rkwy, NY 11691 Ms. Thelma Harris 170 Decatur St. Apt. 3A 11233 Mr. Kenneth Hazell 258 East 45 th St. 11203 Deacon James Henry Horizon Care Center 64-11 Beach Channel Drive Rm. 427B Arverne, NY 11692 Mrs. Jean Jackson 19 East 58 th St. 11203 Ms. Mabel Jenkins 33-35 Saratoga Ave. Apt. 7H 11233 Mrs. Girlene Johnson-Downing 427 Quincy Street 11221 Mrs. Theresa Kilkenny 4823 Snyder Ave. 11203 Mrs. Bernice Lanes 225-12 114 th Rd. Cambria Heights, NY 11411 Mrs. Chantal Lee 633 Decatur St. 11233 Deacon Joseph Mariner Center for Nursing & Rehab. (CNR) 727 Classon Ave. Rm. 442 11238 Trustee Clarence McDonald Center for Nursing & Rehab. (CNR) 727 Classon Ave. Rm. 537A 11238 Rev. Dr. Thomas McKellar Kingsbrook Jewish Med. Ctr. 585 Schenectady Ave. 7 th Floor 11203 Mrs. Mona McLaughlin 1130 Parkwood Drive #1 Salina, KS 67401 Mrs. Hermilita Neblett Kingsbrook Jewish Med. Ctr. 585 Schenectady Ave. Rm. 225 11203 Mr. Robert Nivens Hopkins Nursing Home 155 Dean St. Rm. 318 11217-2213 Mr. Herbert Oestricher 1720 Bedford Ave., #C 11D 11225 Ms. Mildred Peoples 653 East 53 rd Street 11203 Rev. Dr. Jasper E. Peyton 508 Fourqurean Lane Richmond, VA 23222 Deaconess Fannie Porter Methodist Hospital 506 6 th St. Rm. 8 North 69-11215 Mr. Lee Riddick Regeis Care Center 3200 Baychester Ave. Rm. 484A Bronx, NY 10475 Mrs. Josephine Robinson 1379 East 52 nd St. 11234 Mrs. Dorothy Rudisel 1305 Delmar Loop #4D 11239 Mrs. Mozelle Seabrook Crown Heights Ctr. for Nursing & Rehab. 810 St. Marks Ave. Rm. W218 11213 Ms. Marcella Simmons 481 Decatur St. 11233 Mrs. Annie Smith Brookhaven Rehabilitation Center 250 Beach 17 th St. Far Rockaway, NY 11691 Ms. Levon Twitty 495 Sterling Pl. #2B 11238 Ms. Doris Williams Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation (CNR) 727 Classon Ave. Rm. 543A 11238 Mrs. Mary Williams 1658 St. Johns Place Apt. 2C 11233 (Please notify the Church Office when there is a change in status.)
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