The Methodist Church in the Caribbean & the Americas
GUYANA DISTRICT
Annual District Conference 2015
Closing Service & Rally
Vision 2300+:
Moving Forward Empowered by the Holy Spirit
National Cultural Centre, Georgetown
Sunday, January 25, 2015, 09.00 hrs.
Preacher: Rev’d Glenna Spencer District President
Liturgist: Rev’d Kofia Nials Secretary of the District Conference
Officers:
Bro. Theodore Fahie Treasurer of the Connexional Funds
Bro. Quincy Bourne Treasurer of the District Funds
Musicians: Bro. Lensworth Blair Bro Steve Greene Bro. Laurie Lespeur Bro Carl Bacchus
Bro. Wayne Proctor Bro. Horace Moseley
Order of Procession
A. Choir
B Spouses & Children of Clergy & Officer
C. Lay Pastors: Constance Trim Leslyn Beaton
Vincent Macklingam
Vanessa Nunes Merlyn Sobers
D. United Mission
E. Circuits Stewards & Representatives
Berbice
Essequibo
Friendship
Georgetown
Mahaica
West Demerara
F. District Standing Committees
General Education
Christian Education
Mission Evangelism & Church Growth
Resources & Development
General Purposes
G. Ministers
Rev’d Ardith Conway Rev’d Roger Deane
Rev’d Amica Liburd Rev’d Noelsaint Badette
Rev’d Vince Chichester Rev’d Dr. Benson Headley
Rev’d Murtlene Dennis
H. District & Connexional Officers
Bro Quincy Bourne Treasurer of District Funds
Rev’d Kofia Nials Secretary of District Conference
Bro. Thoedore Fahie Treasurer of Connexional Funds
Rev’d Glenna Spencer District President
Steel Pan Prelude:
We’re Marching Let the Power Fall on Me
Order of Worship
Processional Hymn: ‘Jesus! The Name High Over All’, VIP # 49
Jesus! the name high over all, in hell or earth or sky;
Angels and men before it fall, and devils fear and fly.
And devils fear and fly.
Jesus! the name to sinners dear, the name to sinners given;
It scatters all their guilty fear, it turns their hell to heaven.
It turns their hell to heaven.
Jesus! The prisoner’s fetters breaks, and bruises Satan’s head;
Power into strengthless souls it speaks, and life into the dead.
And life into the dead
O that the world might taste and see the riches of his grace!
The arms of love that compass me would all mankind embrace.
Would all mankind embrace.
His only righteousness I show, his saving truth proclaim;
'Tis all my business here below to cry, "Behold the Lamb!"
To cry, "Behold the Lamb!"
Happy, if with my latest breath I might but gasp his name,
Preach him to al,l and cry in death: “Behold, behold the Lamb!”
"Behold, behold the Lamb!"
Introit: Psalm 150 The Majesty Singers, Georgetown Circuit
Prayer of Invocation
O Triune God, God of power and might, God of truth and holiness, as we gather here we pray for the manifestation of your Spirit’s power. Let us hear the sound coming from heaven like the rush of a mighty wind. Let your Spirit fill this house. Send tongues of fire on each of us, and as we sing your praises and listen to your word may our hearts be warmed by the your purifying fire and your love. And, Lord, grant that all we do will be done the glory of your name; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Spirit, one God for ever and ever. Amen
Call to Worship:
Minister: Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in us the fire of your love.
All: Send forth your Spirit, and renew us, O Lord
Minister: God’s promise to pour out His Spirit on all flesh stands firm
All: Lord, let our sons and our daughters prophesy, and our young men and young women see visions, and our old men and women dream dreams
Minister: Receive his power as the Holy Spirit comes upon you. Be his witnesses everywhere.
All: We accept your power Lord, to be your witness here in this place, in Georgetown and in all the regions of this land, in the Caribbean and the Americas, and wherever we go.
Hymn, “See How Great A Flame Aspires” VIP # 141
See how great a flame aspires, Kindled by a spark of grace!
Jesus’ love the nations fires, Sets the kingdoms on a blaze:
To bring fire on earth He came; Kindled in some hearts it is:
O that all might catch the flame, All partake the glorious bliss!
When He first the work begun, Small and feeble was His day:
Now the word doth swiftly run; Now it wins its widening way:
More and more it spread and grows, Ever mighty to prevail;
Sin’s strongholds it now o’erthrows,
Shakes the trembling gates of hell.
Sons of God, your Savior praise! He the door hath opened wide!
He hath given the word of grace, Jesus’ word is glorified;
Jesus, mighty to redeem, He alone the work hath wrought;
Worthy is the work of Him, Him Who spake a world from naught.
Saw ye not the cloud arise, Little as a human hand?
Now it spreads along the skies, Hangs o’er all the thirsty land:
Lo! the promise of a shower Drops already from above;
But the Lord will shortly pour All the spirit of His love.
Prayers :
Confession & Assurance of Pardon Rev’d Murtlene Dennis
Thanksgiving Rev’d Roger Deane
Welcome & Roll Call, Greetings, Introductions
Rev’d Kofia Nials, Secretary of Conference
Greetings from the Treasurer of Connexional Funds
Bro. Theodore Fahie
Worship & Praise, & Prayer of Adoration Encuentro Team
Ministry of the Word:
Collect: O God who sent down your Spirit in power upon your Son, send that same Spirit now to renew us and restore in us all that reflects your image. Through the power of your Holy Spirit transform us by the good news of everlasting life in Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Bro Shawn Harding
Old Testament Reading: Genesis 11:1-9 Bro. Shawn Harding
Historic Reading: Acts 2:1-13
Bro. Frederick Collins Portuguese
Dr. Damonie Lamy-Badette French
Dr. Shanique Greaves Spanish
Bro. Matthew Timothy Rupnaraine English
The Coming of the Holy Spirit
2 When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place. 2 And suddenly from heaven there came a sound like the rush of a violent wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. 3 Divided tongues, as of fire, appeared among them, and a tongue rested on each of them. 4 All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other languages, as the Spirit gave them ability.
5 Now there were devout Jews from every nation under heaven living in Jerusalem. 6 And at this sound the crowd gathered and was bewildered, because each one heard them speaking in the native language of each. 7 Amazed and astonished, they asked, “Are not all these who are speaking Galileans? 8 And how is it that we hear, each of us, in our own native language? 9 Parthians, Medes, Elamites, and residents of Mesopotamia, Judea and Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia, 10 Phrygia and Pamphylia, Egypt and the parts of Libya belonging to Cyrene, and visitors from Rome, both Jews and proselytes, 11 Cretans and Arabs—in our own languages we hear them speaking about God’s deeds of power.” 12 All were amazed and perplexed, saying to one another, “What does this mean?” 13 But others sneered and said, “They are filled with new wine.”
“O, Let the Power fall on Me”
O let the power fall on me, my Lord, let the power fall on me;
O let the power from heaven fall on me, Let the power fall on me.
For we want power to live as one, yes, Lord,
We want power to live as one;
So as we pray and intercede for some, May the spirit make us one.
Send us the promised Comforter, O Christ,
Send us the promised Comforter;
And let our hearts be filled with love O Christ,
When the Spirit come like dove.
Give us the power here and now, O Christ,
Please for the power, here and now;
Send us the power of grace and peace and love,
Send us the power of peace and love.
Children’s Moment Major Julian Archer
Song: “Jesus Wants Me for A Sunbeam”, VIP # 480a
Jesus wants me for a sunbeam,
To shine for Him each day;
In every way try to please Him,
At home, at school, at play.
A sunbeam, a sunbeam, Jesus wants me for a sunbeam;
A sunbeam, a sunbeam, I’ll be a sunbeam for Him.
Jesus wants me to be loving,
And kind to all I see;
Showing how pleasant and happy
His little one can be.
I will ask Jesus to help me
To keep my heart from sin,
Ever reflecting His goodness,
And always shine for Him.
I’ll be a sunbeam for Jesus;
I can if I but try;
Serving Him moment by moment,
Then live with Him on high.
Special Ministry, We’ve Come This Far By Faith Majesty Singers
The Gospel: Mark 5:1-20 Rev’d Vince Chichester
Sermon Rev’d Glenna Spencer, District President
Hymn, O Thou Who Camest From Above, VIP # 232
O Thou who camest from above, the pure celestial fire to impart
Kindle a flame of sacred love upon the mean altar of my heart.
There let it for thy glory burn with inextinguishable blaze,
And trembling to its source return,
In humble prayer and fervent praise.
Jesus, confirm my heart's desire to work and speak and think for thee;
Still let me guard the holy fire, and still stir up thy gift in me.
Ready for all thy perfect will, my acts of faith and love repeat,
Till death thy endless mercies seal, and make my sacrifice complete.
Litany: Sis Geraldine Maison-Hall & Sis Ann Amsterdam
O God, you sent your Spirit at Creation
Your Spirit moved upon the face of the waters and from chaos the heaven and earth were created
You gave your Spirit to the rulers and kings of Israel, and they danced in the power of the Spirit
And in your name they prophesied with the prophets.
You poured out your Spirit upon Elijah and the prophets
So that by the power of the Spirit the prophets prophesied.
And the Virgin Mary conceived through the power of the same Spirit
The Messiah, the Christ took human form and came into our world
In the form of a dove the Spirit descended on Jesus at his baptism
And the same Spirit drove him into the wilderness to be tempted by Satan
In the power of the Spirit he overcame Satan and angels ministered to him.
Then he returned to Galilee in the power of the Holy Spirit preaching the Gospel of the Kingdom.
And after his death his death, resurrection, and ascension, God poured out His Spirit on his people
Sons and daughters prophesied, old men dreamed dreams, and young men saw visions
So the Church came into being through the power of the Holy Spirit
We are your Church, and we are here because of the power of the Holy Spirit
O Holy Spirit send us out to witness in your power
That all the world may see you, tell of your wondrous love and goodness, and call you Lord,
O Holy Spirit send us out to witness in your power
That we may express your gift of love and joy, patience, peace and kindness, gentleness, generosity, self-control and faithfulness
O Holy Spirit send us out to witness in your power
That we may seek out your lost bruised and broken children with your message of salvation
O Holy Spirit send us out
Move us forward empowered by your Holy Spirit
Prayer of Intercession:
Zeal in the lives of ministers, pastors, preachers, and a passion for the lost Sis Winifred Nunes
Deeper level of maturity and commitment to personal spiritual growth by all members Sis Constance Trim
Deeper level of commitment and accountability of Church officers and Class leaders and leaders of groups and committees to their responsibilities Sis Phenella Abrams
That the Methodist Church throughout the Caribbean and the Americas to be a sign of God’s presence in our region, and bringing God’s light to the nations Bro. Fitzroy Fletcher
Renewed commitment of the Church the whole Body of Christ to lift up Jesus and to be living witnesses in their societies Pastor Cheryl Isaacs
Notices, Announcements & Awards Sis Bernice Williams-Bovell Bro. Quincy Bourne
Offering & Selections by (Trinity Steel Waves )
Special Ministry, Each Step I Take Majesty Singers
The Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper Ministerial Staff
Hymn, Come, Thou Everlasting Spirit, VIP # 427
Come, Thou everlasting Spirit, Bring to every thankful mind
All the Savior’s dying merit, All His sufferings for mankind!
True Recorder of His passion, Now the living faith impart;
Now reveal His great salvation; Preach His Gospel to our heart.
Come, Thou Witness of His dying; Come, Remembrancer divine!
Let us feel Thy power, applying Christ to every soul, and mine!
The Peace
The Thanksgiving
The Lord be with you
And also with you
Lift up your hearts
We lift them up to the Lord
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
It is right to give our thanks and praise
It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, creator of heaven and earth. You formed us in your image and breathed into us the breath of life. When we turned away, and our love failed, your love remained steadfast. You delivered us from captivity, made covenant to be our sovereign God, and spoke to us through the prophets.
And so with your people on earth and all the company of heaven we praise your name and join their unending hymn
Le lo le lo lai lo. Le lo le lo lai lo.
Le lo le lo lai lo lo le lo le lo lai
Holy, holy, holy God of power and might,
Heaven and earth are full of your glory.
Hosanna, hosanna, hosanna in the highest,
Hosanna, hosanna, hosanna in the highest
Blessed is the One who comes in the name of the Lord
Hosanna, hosanna, hosanna in the highest.
Hosanna, hosanna, hosanna in the highest.
Holy are you, and blessed is your Son Jesus Christ.
Your Spirit anointed him to preach good news to the poor,
To proclaim release to the captives and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty those who are oppressed, and to announce that the time had come when you would save your people.
By the baptism of his suffering, death and resurrection you gave birth to your Church, delivered us from slavery to sin and death, and made with us a new covenant by water and the Spirit.
When the Lord Jesus ascended, He promised to be with us always, in the power of your Word and Holy Spirit.
On the night in which he gave himself up for us,
He took bread, gave thanks to you, broke the bread, gave it to his disciples and said: Take, eat; this is my body which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.”