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

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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

The summer months are upon us!

Ephesians 5:14-18 reminds us that time is precious. We need to use it wisely this summer.

Do remember that a church is great in the sight of God, only when it is:

Great in spirit – the warmth of fellowship is apparent to all who worship in a great church;

Great in love – its love abounds toward all sinners.

Great in compassion – its heart reaches out to those who need its ministry.

Only by having a compassionate heart can a church be great. Let our Church be a Great Church, this Summer!

[From –‘Church Bulletin Bits #2 George W Knight]

Officers on duty 7:00 a.m. J Anderson/ H Scott

10:15 a.m. W Williams/ G Roper 6:00 p,m B Roper

Counsellors on duty 7:00 a.m. V Stevenson/ C Granville

10:15 a.m. E Henry-Savage/ L Prince/ M Plummer

SERVICE FOR TODAY –7:00 a.m.. July 9,, 2017

Leader: Deacon Barry Taylor

Speaker: Rev Sydney Hall

[Pastor –Mamaby Park Baptist Church ]

Musicians: Deacon Karlene Bisnott

July 9, 2017

INTROIT The Choir

CALL TO WORSHIP

HYMN OF PRAISE – No. 1 – All hail the power of Jesus’ Name

1. All hail the power of Jesus’ name Let angels prostrate fall, let angels prostrate fall Bring forth the royal diadem And crown, crown Him, crown Him, crown Him, crown Him Crown Him, crown Him and crown Him Lord of all.

2. Ye chosen seed of Israel’s race, Ye ransomed from the fall, ye ransomed from the fall, Hail Him who saves you by His grace, And crown, crown Him, crown Him, crown Him, crown Him Crown Him, crown Him and crown Him Lord of all.

3. Let every kindred, every tribe, On this terrestrial ball, on this terrestrial ball, To Him all majesty ascribe, And crown, crown Him, crown Him, crown Him, crown Him Crown Him, crown Him and crown Him Lord of all.

4. O that with yonder sacred throng We at His feet may fall, we at His feet may fall! We’ll join the everlasting song And crown, crown Him, crown Him, crown Him, crown Him Crown Him, crown Him and crown Him Lord of all.

[TUNE 86 68 DIADEM]

PRAYER OF ADORATION & THANKSGIVING RESPONSIVE READING: No. 709

Leader: How good it is to sing praises to our God,

People: how pleasant and fitting to praise him!

Leader: He heals the broken-hearted

People: and binds up their wounds.

Leader: He determines the number of the stars

People: and calls them each by name.

Leader: Great is our Lord and mighty in power;

People: his understanding has no limit.

Leader: Sing to the Lord with thanksgiving;

People: make music to our God on the harp.

Leader: He covers the sky with clouds;

People: he supplies the earth with rain

and makes grass grow on the hills.

Leader: He provides food for the cattle

People: and for the young ravens when they call.

Leader: He has revealed his word to Jacob,

People: his laws and decrees to Israel .

ALL: Praise the Lord!

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SONGS OF WORSHIP

A. Alle, alle, alle-luyah

Alle, alle, alle-luyah

Alle, alle, alle-luyah

Alleluyah!

1. I am the Rock of ages, cleft for me;

I am the let me hide myself in thee;

I am the rock of ages, cleft for me;

Alle-lu-yah.

2. I am the nothing in my arms I bring;

I am the simply to thy cross I cling;

I am the nothing in my arms I bring;

Alle-lu-yah.

B. Sing praises unto God, sing praises Sing praises unto God, sing praises, Hallelujah [rept.]

For God is our King over all the earth

Sing praises unto Him with understanding. ,

So clap your hands and shout, all ye people

For he is to be praised, to be praised.

When trouble in your life, sing praises

When trouble in your life, sing praises,

Hallelujah [rept] ……………..to be praised!

C. I worship You, Almighty God, there is none like You

I worship You, O Prince of Peace, that is what I want to do.

I give You praise, for you are my righteousness.

I worship You, Almighty God, there is none like You.

[Brief Period of Silence]

[Sung Prayerfully]

It only takes a spark to get a fire going.

And soon all those around, can warm up in glowing.

That's how it is with God's love,

Once you've experienced it, you spread His love to everyone;

You want to pass it on.

PRAYER OF CONFESSION & INTERCESSION [Response]

I wish for you my friend, this happiness that I've found.

You can depend on Him, it matters not where you're bound.

I'll shout it from the mountain top -

I want the world to know; the Lord of love has come to me,

I want to pass it on.

WELCOME ANNOUNCEMENTS ACT OF FELLOWSHIP

TITHES/ OFFERING DOXOLOGY

SCRIPTURE READING [NT] Romans 3: 21-31

HYMN OF MEDITATION – No. 2 - #540 – O Jesus Christ, within me grow 1. O Jesus Christ, within me grow 3. Make this poor self grow less and less

And all things else recede; Be both my life and aim

More of your nature may I know, And make me daily through your grace

From sin be daily freed. More fit to bear your name

2. Each day may your supporting might 4.Daily more filled with love my heart

My weakness still embrace; Daily from self more free

My darkness vanish in your light, Lord to whom prayer did strength impart

Your life my death efface. Of my prayer hearer be

5. Fill me with gladness from above

Hold me by strength divine;

Lord, let the glow of your great love

Through my whole being shine.

[J C Lavater: Tune – C M ]

SPECIAL ITEM The Choir MESSAGE Rev Sydney Hall HYMN OF RESPONSE - No. 3 Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound

Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound, 3. Through many dangers, toils and snares That saved a wretch like me. I have already come; I once was lost but now am found, 'Tis Grace that brought me safe thus far Was blind, but now I see. and Grace will lead me home. 2. T'was Grace that taught my heart to fear. 4. When we've been there ten thousand years And Grace, my fears relieved. Bright shining as the sun. How precious did that Grace appear We've no less days to sing God's praise

The hour I first believed. Than when we've first begun.

[John Newton: 1807 ]

PRAYER LORD’S SUPPER/RECEPTION OF MEMBERS

Hymn during Lord’s Supper 439 – Jesus, the joy of loving hearts

1. Jesus, the joy of loving hearts 3. We taste of you, the living bread

The fount of life, the light of men and long to feast upon you still;

from the best bliss that earth imparts we drink of you, the fountain-head,

we turn unfilled to you again. Our thirsty souls from you to fill.

2. Your truth unchanged has ever stood, 4. Our restless spirits yearn for you,

You save all those who on you call; whichever way our lives are cast;

To those still seeking, you are good, glad when your gracious smile we view,

to those who find you, all in all! Blest when our faith can hold you fast.

5. Jesus, forever with us stay,

make all our moments calm and bright,

chase the dark night of sin away,

shed on this world your holy light.

[R Palmer 1808] BENEDICTION

July 9, 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 – Communion Service Leader: Deacon Barry Taylor

Speaker Rev Sydney Hall

[Pastor –Mamby Park Baptist Church] [Lord’s Supper/ Reception of members]

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]

10:15 a.m. Second Worship Service –

Leader: Deacon Angella Spence

Speaker: Rev. Winston McKay

[Pastor – Belle Castle Circuit of Baptist Churches]

[Dedication of Baby] 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 – Presentation by the DANCE TROUPE

‘FOOTPRINTS……’ All are invited to share in the experience!

Leaders: Sis Lisa Prince/Sis Dr Camille Rodriquez

Please note that the following persons will be received into the fellowship today, at the 7:00 a.m service. Be there to give them your support. NAMES SPONSORS Ms Sheryl Bradshaw [Transfer] Dea. Veta Rowe Mr Matthew Bradshaw “ Dea Veta Rowe Ms Tamara Francis “ Dea Danneille Townsend

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, July 10 6:00 p.m. Deacons’ meeting Tuesday, July 11 7:00 p.m. House Prayer Fellowship Wednesday, July 12 7:00 p.m. BIBLE STUDY

Thursday, July 13 5:30 p.m. Games Evening 7:00 p.m. The Choir Rehearsal Friday, July 14 6:00 p.m. Youth Chorale Rehearsal Saturday, July 15 10:00 a.m. LEGAL AID Clinic 10:00 a.m. BLI session – LAW FOR EVERYDAY LIVING Pt. 2

[Session 4 will be held ] 5:30 p.m. Praise Team Rehearsal

Other meetings…

All members of the Women’s Federation choir are asked to attend a rehearsal on Wednesday, July 12th – 5:30 p.m.

Legal Aid Clinic- Special Summer Opening Hours The Legal Aid Clinic is opened to the public for the month of July during the hours of 10am and 2pm from Monday to Friday and between 10:00 am and 12:00 noon each Saturday. The consultation fee remains at $500. Preparation of Wills and Powers of Attorney are at a cost of $5000 each during this period. The Clinic will be closed for the month of August. During the month of July Attorneys serving in the clinic will also be participating in the Bethel Lay Institution Presentations for the Course "Law for Everyday Living" (Part 2)

Sun. July 9 Facing opposition Acts 6: 8-15 Mon July 10 Snapshots of praise Psalm 68 Tues. July 11 God with us Acts 7: 1-16 Wed. July 12 Christ at the centre Acts 7: 17-34 Thur. July 13 How big is your God? Acts 7: 35 - 53 Fri. July 14 Facing persecution Acts 7: 54- 8:8 Sat. July 15 The Spirit is a gift Acts 8: 9-25 For further reflection – Think of something specific in your life that you want to thank God for. Write a brief poem or song of praise about it, and then pray it during the week!

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 6eighbor 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, July

12th , meditations will be led by members from our Church Fellowship here at Bethel. Do support with your attendance and

prayers.

Vacation Bible School is coming to Bethel!!! July 24 - 28, 2017 4:00 p.m – 7:00 p.m daily

Bible Lessons, Activities, Snacks, Fellowship, Fun! Want to help? – teach, make donations, lead activities and more!

Contact Sis Shani Daley at 360 -3530 to be a part

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 Work on this project is nearing completion!. We 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 – please be reminded that the next group meeting will be on Wednesday, July 19th – at 5:30 p.m MARCH – The next group meeting will be on Wednesday, July 12th at 5:30 p.m Plan to be there. SEPTEMBER members please note the meeting on Wednesday July 12, at 5:30Pm.

FROM THE DESK OF THE YOUTH EMPOWERMENT OFFICER [YEO]

RE – Bethel Summer Employment Programme [BYSEP]

We wish to thank our members and friends who have been contributing cash and/or space in their organisations to assist students in this

year’s programme. The first group began their assignments this past week. Let us continue to support them by making your cash donations

– payment offered is $7,000.00 per student/week. Thank you!

… THANK YOU….Bro Marlon Plummer, on behalf of the Plummer family, wishes to express sincere thanks and appreciation to the Mens' Brotherhood and the rest of the Bethel Church family for your prayers, words of love and support during the recent passing of my father, Joseph Plummer. Your support was really warming!

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 -

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*, Sis Carole Jackson and all family members, ask for our continued prayers for Bro Kenry Jackson who is ill overseas.

*The funeral service for Sis Hope Ionie Myers is scheduled for Saturday, July 15th – 11:00 a.m here at Bethel. Do remember all family

members in your prayers.

*The funeral service for Sis. Vendolyn McKoy will be on Saturday, July 22nd – 10:00 a.m here at Bethel. We ask for your prayers in

particular for her son Donald and daughter, Melaine.

*Sis Pearletta Rose and family seek our prayers, following on the death of a sister recently. Thanksgiving service will be held Saturday,

July 22nd – 10:00 a.m at Faith Boniface Roman Catholic Church, Alva Dist. St Ann. Also, during this past week, an uncle died, following

a brief period of illness. Details of that service will be advised.

*The Mount View Baptist Church, Norman Gardens, will have a baptismal service on Sunday, July 16th – at 9:00 a.m Please support with

your prayers and attendance where possible.

*We advise that the funeral service for Sis. Shaddai James’ grandmother, will be held on Sunday, July 16th – Cheltenham Baptist Church,

New Market, St Elizabeth.

*Sis Enid Webb asks for prayers for her son, Wayne, who is admitted to Mary Seacole Ward, at KPH.

. THURSDAY PRAYER DAY –Pray for all those who carry a heavy burden of pastoral care, that they would remain humble, faithful and

filled with the Spirit.

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NOTE - UPCOMING EVENTS * Sunday, July 9th – 6:00 p.m Bethel Dance Troupe in concert.

* Monday, July 10th – 6:00 p.m - Deacons’ meeting

*Monday, July 17th – 6:00 p.m. Church Council meeting

*Monday, July 24 - Friday, July 28 -VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

* Saturday, July 29th – 8:00 a.m – 3:00 p.m –

MINISTRY TO THE HOMELESS BAZAAR

* Sunday, July 30th – 4:00 p.m. Churches’ Emancipation Lecture & Cultural Presentation – Meadowbrook United Church**

* Monday, July 31st – 6:00 p.m. Church members’ meeting

DO MAKE A NOTE AND PLAN TO SUPPORT THESE EVENTS!

Members’ Friends, we are inviting you all to celebrate Emancipation with us on Sunday, July 30th – 4:00 p.m when the Churches’ Emancipation Committee will host, at the Meadowbrook United Church, its 24th Annual Lecture & Cultural Presentation. Guest Speaker for this year will be Dr Parris Lyew-Ayee, Jr. Director of the Mona Geoinformatics Institute, UWI, and he will address us on the topic –

Emancipation and the Legacy:

YOUTH AND TECHNOLOGY: THE SOCIETAL IMPACT Special features will include – Combined Youth Choir; presentation from Bethel Steel Orchestra and much more… do note and plan to attend.