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 – October 2015 – September 2016 – Being God’s People in God’s World: Living the Sacrificial Life –

Giving Freely; Serving Fully: Living Faithfully

Go ye into all the world and preach the Gospel to every creature – Mk 16:15 Jesus says, “Come to me” in order that he may say, “Go ye therefore”.

We cannot go unless we come to Jesus and put ourselves under his yoke of humanity’s sin and woe. Nor can we come to Jesus unless we also go.

We cannot find rest to our souls unless we take his yoke upon us. Jesus invites us to come in order that we may go.

We come to him that we may go for him and with him to bring in the Kingdom of God.

[adapted]

Officers on duty 7:00 a.m. Y Daley/ A Wilmot

10:15 a.m. C Thoms-Rodriquez

6:00 p.m. B Roper

Counsellors on duty 7:00 a.m. N Donaldson/ L Hardware/ D Duncanson

10:15 a.m. A Spence/J Richards/ G Tucker

6:00 p.m. B Prince/ K Lewis-Tucker

SERVICE FOR TODAY

September 4, 2016 – 7:00 a.m. Leader: Deacon Melissa Gayle

Speaker: Rev William Edwards Musician: Sis Joy Simons-Brown

September 4, 2016

CALL TO WORSHIP

HYMN OF PRAISE - Stir your church, O God our Father

1. Stir your church, O God, our Father, move throughout its life today Cultivate a sense of mission in our hearts and minds, we pray

Help us to renew commitment to a way of ministry which interprets

For our culture how your truth can make us free.

2. Make your church a living witness to the power of its Lord;

Send us to the world around us with your Spirit and your Word

To the inner city turmoil, to affluent suburbs, too, to all those who

Need your message send us forth to tell of you.

3. Give to us a social conscience which enables us to see

That all folk are your creation and that they have dignity.

Let us feel, with real compassion, needs of body, mind and soul;

For these needs may we provide them ministry which makes them whole.

4. Challenge us, O God, our Father, to the tasks which must be done

For your church to find fulfillment in the way taught by your Son.

With awareness of our purpose, with commitment to your call,

May we help prepare the time when Christ will reign as Lord of all.

[TUNE: HYFRYDOL]

PRAYER OF ADORATION & THANKSGIVING RESPONSIVE READING Leader: I was ready to be sought out by those who did not ask,

To be found by those who did not seek me.

I said, ‘Here I am, here I am’ to a nation that did not call on my name.

People: God called to him out of the bush, ‘Moses, Moses!’

And he said, ‘Here I am!’.

Leader : Then the Lord called, ‘Samuel!, Samuel!’

And he said, ‘Here I am!’’

People: Then Mary said, ‘Here am I, the servant of the Lord;

Let it be with me according to your word.’

Leader: Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying,

‘Whom shall I send, and who will go for us’

And I said, ‘Here am I; send me!’

People: Lord, You are I AM before we cry, ‘Here am I!’

People: You call us to Yourself before we call out to You.

Leader: Grant us grace now,

People: to seek as we are sought,

Leader: To call as we are called,

People: and to serve the One who serves us.

ALL: In the life of His Blessed Son, Amen

SONGS OF WORSHIP My Jesus, My Savior, Lord, there is none like You; All of my days I want to praise the wonders of Your mighty love.

My comfort, my shelter, Tower of refuge and strength;

let every breath, all that I am never cease to worship You.

Shout to the Lord, all the earth, let us sing

power and majesty, praise to the King;

mountains bow down and the seas will roar at the sound of Your name.

I sing for joy at the work of Your hands,

forever I'll love You, forever I'll stand,

nothing compares to the promise I have in you.

Blessing and honour, glory and power be unto the Ancient of Days

From every nation, all of creation, bow before the Ancient of Days

Ev’ry tongue in heaven and earth shall declare Your glory,

Ev’ry knee shall bow at Your throne in worship

You will be exalted, O God, and Your Kingdom shall not pass away,

O Ancient of Days (rept.)

Your kingdom shall reign over all the earth

Sing unto the Ancient of Days;

For none can compare to Your matchless worth,

Sing unto the Ancient of Days.

Ev’ry tongue in heaven…………………..Ancient of Days.

TESTIMONY - MISSION MONTH – Deacon Cresseler Hanson

[Brief Period of Silence]

[Sung Prayerfully]

He is here, hallelujah; he is here, Amen

He is here, holy, holy, I will bless His name again.

He is here, listen closely; hear Him calling out my name

He is here, you can touch Him; you will never be the same.

PRAYER OF CONFESSION & INTERCESSION [Response]

Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, there’s something about that name

Master, Saviour, Jesus! like the fragrance after the rain;

Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, let all heaven and earth proclaim

Kings and kingdoms will all pass away,

but there’s something about that name!

WELCOME ANNOUNCEMENTS ACT OF FELLOWSHIP TITHES/ OFFERING DOXOLOGY

SCRIPTURE READING [NT] John 15: 9-17

HYMN OF MEDITATION – No. 2 - #543 – The Lord is King!

1.The Lord is King! I own his power 4. He claims my lips, that purest word

His right to rule each day and hour; in all my speaking may be heard;

I own his claim on heart and will my motives, feelings, thoughts, that these,

and his demands I would fulfill. my inner life, my King may please.

2.He claims my heart, to keep it clean 5. He claims the brightness of my youth,

from all the stains of human sin; my earnest strivings after truth,

He claims my will, that I may prove my joys, my toil, my craftsman’s skill;

how swift obedience answers love. all have their place, and serve his will.

3. He claims my h and for active life 6.To you, O Lord my King, I turn,

In noble deeds and worthy strife; your holy purpose to discern,

He claims my feet, that in his ways My daily task your name to own,

I may walk boldly all my days. For heart and will are yours alone. [Darley

Terry – 1934;- Tune – NIAGARA LM]

SPECIAL MUSIC Sis Yanique Leiba-Ebanks MESSAGE Rev William Edwards HYMN OF RESPONSE - No.3 - There is a name I love to hear

1. There is a name I love to hear 3. It tells me what my Father hath I love to sing its worth; in store for ev’ry day, it sounds like music in mine ear, And though I tread a darksome path, The sweetest name on earth yields sunshine all the way. REF: Oh, how I love Jesus, O how I love Jesus Oh, how I love Jesus, because he first loved me.

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2. It tells me of a Saviour’s love, 4. It tells of One whose loving heart who died to set me free; can feel my deepest woe, It tells me of His precious blood, Who in each sorrow bears a part, the sinner’s perfect plea. that none can bear below.

[Frederick Whitfield – 1904; Tune -#131 – Baptist Hymnal]

PRAYER BENEDICTION

September 4, 2016

6:00 a.m. Christ for Today Broadcast, RJR – 94 FM

7:00 a.m. First Worship Service – Leader: Deacon Melissa Gayle

Speaker: Rev William Edwards

8:45 a.m. Sunday School/New Members’ Classes [for all ages]

9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. LIBRARY SERVICES [for all ages]

10:15 a.m. Second Worship Service – Communion Service

Leader: Deacon Glendon Brown

Speaker: Rev Dr. Burchel K Taylor

[Lord’s Supper]

10:30 a.m. JUNIOR CHURCH [for children 10 years and under]

4:00 p.m. Visitation to Shut-Ins

6:00 p.m. Third Worship Service Leader:

Deacon Karen Lewis-Tucker

Speaker: Rev Dr Burchel K Taylor

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.

********************* HAPPY BIRTHDAY…HAPPY ANNIVERSARY greetings are extended to all our members and friends who will celebrate any of these milestones during this month – SEPTEMBER – We ask God’s continued blessings and mercies as you achieve another milestone during this year!

UPCOMING …..

The Rev. Michael Barnett will be ordained to the Christian Ministry on Thursday, September 8, 2016 at the Bethlehem Baptist Church, Rock River, Clarendon starting at 3:00 p.m. We look forward to your prayers and attendance.

BAPTISM & RECEPTION of New Members Is scheduled to be held on Sunday, September 11 at the 7:00 a.m. service of worship.

Children’s Choir will resume rehearsal today, Sunday, September 4th at 10:15 a.m. in the piano room on the middle floor.

Legal Aid Clinic Volunteers – asked to attend a meeting on Saturday, September 10, 3:00 p.m – 4:00 p.m at the Legal Aid Clinic office.

Deacons’ meeting – Monday, Sept. 12th – 6:00 p.m.

Church Council Meeting – Monday, September 19th – 6:00 p.m

Church members’ meeting – Monday, September 26th – 6:00 p.m.

Monday, September 5 6:00 p.m Women’s Federation meeting Tuesday, September 6 7:00 p.m. House Prayer Fellowship Wednesday, September 7 7:00 p.m Bible Study – Thursday, September 8 5:45 p.m. GAMES EVENING 7:00 p.m. Choir Rehearsal Friday, September 9 6:00 p,m. Youth Chorale rehearsal 7:00 p.m. G I F T [YAdults/Y Fell.]

Saturday, September 10 8:00 a.m. C O P E Market - B L I MINI EXPO: ECONOMICS FOR

THE LAYMAN 9:00 a.m – 3:00 p.m.

10:00 a.m. LEGAL AID Clinic *[Attorney on duty –

Me Emile Leiba]

5:30 p.m. . Praise Team Rehearsal

From the Sunday School Ministry:

Sunday School Open Assembly today immediately after the 7: 00 am service. Teachers and students please attend before

going to your classes

All Sunday School Teachers are invited to participate in the Training and Development Seminar scheduled to be held on

Saturday, September 17, 2016 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. through to 2:00 p.m. at the United Theological College of the

West Indies. Title for the Seminar is – Servant Leaders in God’s Service. Guest Presenter - Rev. Luke Shaw, Pastor of the

Linstead/Buxton Town Circuit of Churches in St. Catherine.

Mount View Baptist Church is seeking your prayerful support and support in attendance at its baptismal service to be held TODAY at 8:30 a.m. on We rejoice with them in this special service, which will include some young persons from the community!

Sun. September 4 Family ties Nehemiah 6:15-7:3 Mon September 5 Hearing the word Nehemiah 7:73b – 8:12 Tues. September 6 Simply living Nehemiah 8:13 - 18 Wed, September 7 Nearer, my God, to thee Nehemiah 9: 1-21 Thur. September 8 Ups and downs Nehemiah 9:22-38 Fri. September 9 Going back Nehemiah 13: 1-31 Sat. September 10 Lord of the present Psalm 26 For further reflection –When we are going through hard times it can be helpful to look back and see how far we have come. If you have not yet done so, think about keeping a journal of God’s work in your life.

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 neighbour will benefit fully from

the experience being offered!

We extend a special welcome to representatives of the MINISTRY OF HEALTH in celebration of Caribbean Wellness Day

- who are worshipping at the 10:15 a.m. service.

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’s meditations on August 24th will be led by Representatives of The WEBSTER MEMORIAL UNITED CHURCH

FELLOWSHIP. Plan to be there to support.

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. We now have a specially designated e-mail address to receive your prayers – bbprayerline@gmail.com –

send in your requests at any time! 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. .

*Mr. Leroy George McKenzie, husband of Sister Avery McKenzie, died recently. The funeral service will be held here at Bethel

on Monday, September 5 at 10:00am

*Deacon Gifton Simms and family wish to inform us of the passing of his mother recently. The funeral service is scheduled for

Thursday, September 8th – 2:30 p.m at the Browns Town Tabernacle Church, St Ann.

*Dr Lisa Bromfield and family advise of the passing of an uncle this past week. The funeral service is scheduled for Saturday,

September 10th at the Holy Cross Catholic Church, Half Way Tree Road, at 10:00 a.m.

*Bro Osbourne Gayle, husband of Sis Audrey Gayle, was admitted to the KPH this past week. Contact – Sis Gayle – 320-8456

*Dr Julia Rowe-Porter and Bro Dwaine Porter wish to advise that their son, Jhavier is now recuperating satisfactorily at home.

They ask for our continued prayers. *THURSDAY PRAYERS.- Remember that we are in the hurricane season – exercise wise judgement should an emergency

arise.

From the Healing Ministry – we are still seeking a Registered Nurse to work in our Clinic. Interested and qualified persons could

send in your resumé to –

THE DIRECTOR

BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH – HEALING MINISTRY

6 Hope Road, Kingston 10 –

email - Bethel Healing Ministry Bethel Healing Ministry bethelhealingministry@gmail.com

JAMAICA BAPTIST UNION MISSION AGENCY TRAINING IN DISCIPLESHIP AND MINISTRY (TDM)

IMPORTANT UPDATE GOOD NEWS for persons who have not yet registered for TRAINING IN DISCIPLESHIP AND MINISTRY (TDM) CYCLE 7. You can still become a participant in this Christian growth and development programme. Need further information? Contact Sister Millicent Hughes, Deacon Andrea Bev Wilmot or contact the church office.

OUR MOTTO: “PREPARING GOD’S PEOPLE FOR SERVICE”

THANK YOU… We wish to thank our members and friends for your cooperation and understanding during the period

of the renovations to the female bathrooms, canteen and lunch room areas. The works are now fully completed, and

we seek your continued support for the care of the new facilities. It is our Church – let us be good stewards!

JFLL Administrators’ Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday September 6, 2016 at 5pm

AND A General Staff meeting for All JFLL New and Returning Teachers will be held on When: Thursday September 8, 2016 Time: 5:30-7:30 pm Venue: Bethel Baptist Church, middle floor of the Administration Building, above the Cyber Centre for further details please contact Deacon Fredricka Fairclough and Sis Pauline Gregory-Lewis (7814739)

The Homework Centre/Reading Lab - will re-open on Monday, September 12 at 3:00 p.m. for both new and returning students.

Application form for new students can be collected at the Church Office.

Please note that the Rema Basic School (an outreach arm of the Bethel Baptist Church) will resume classes on Monday, September

5, 2016.

IMPORTANT SESSION - All Deacons, members of the Visitation teams and Evening Visitation groups are invited to attend a meeting with Rev Taylor on Wednesday, September 28th – 5:30 p.m. Please confirm your attendance with Deacon Angella Spence. ANNUAL CHURCH COUNCIL RETREAT is scheduled for Saturday, October 1, 2016 – 9:00 a.m This is a reminder to all heads of Departments/Ministries to submit your reports to the Church Administrator by Monday, September 19th,

2016. We look forward to your cooperation in this regard.

A MESSAGE FROM THE MISSION DIRECTOR – JBUMA

The theme of Mission Month 2016 is, “Living the Sacrificial Life: Witnessing Fervently.” Over the years, the emphasis on mission during September has helped us as a constituency to renew our commitment to God’s Mission in the world. This year’s theme is in keeping with the denomination’s bi-annual theme: “Being God’s People in God’s World: Living the Sacrificial Life”. Let me urge all of us to give our full participation in all the planned activities of the Mission Agency; these include: Bible Study Series (under the theme, “Witnessing Fervently”) in local churches; JBUMA D.V.D Presentation; Christ for Today programme and the various Church Growth Mission 2020 Meetings and Baptisms Island wide. As we open ourselves to the Holy Spirit, the Agency’s prayer is that Christians will be encouraged and challenged as we experience a sense of being commissioned anew. The JBUMA expresses thanks to all those who worked and continue to labour to make sure the activities planned are implemented. We express thanks to the Rev. Gary Johnson for preparing the Bible Study Outline for Mission Month and the Evangelism and Discipleship Committee for implementing the staging of Church Growth Regional Meetings. On behalf of the Mission Agency’s Chairman, the Rev. Johnathan Hemmings and the Coordinator, Miss Danielle Redwood, receive our heartfelt greetings at this time. It is our joy to know that with you our Baptist Community we serve Christ as “Agents of the Great Commission.” Let us pray, participate and promote, “Witnessing Fervently” Learoy Campbell (Rev. Dr. - JBUMA)

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THANK YOU….Bro Prof Errol Miller and family extend their thanks and appreciation to the Pastors, members and friends

for the expressions of care and concern that they received during their period of bereavement, following the death of his cousin Paul and mother, Mrs Joyce Miller, recently.

ALSO.. Members of the Planning Committee for the Ministry to the Homeless Bazaar, wish to express their thanks and

appreciation to all members and friends for the support they received at the recently held Bazaar. They look forward to having you sharing with them in the next Bazaar, on December 10th, 2016!