Scripture Readings: [OT] Isaiah 40: 1-11
[N.T.] St Luke 16: 19-31
Hymn Of Meditation: No. 2 - Blest be the God of Israel
1. Blest be the God of Israel, who comes to set us free,
who visits and redeems us, and grants us liberty.
The prophets spoke of mercy, of rescue and release;
God shall fulfill the promise to bring our people peace.
2. Now from the house of David a child of grace is given,
a Saviour comes among us to raise us up to heaven.
Before Him goes the herald, forerunner in the way,
the prophet of salvation, the messenger of day.
3. Where once were fear and darkness the sun begins to rise,
the dawning of forgiveness upon the sinner’s eyes.;
to guide the feet of pilgrims along the paths of peace.
O bless our God and Saviour with songs that never cease.
[Michael Perry: Tune: 76 76 D]
Special Musical Item - The Choir
Message - Rev. Dr Burchel K Taylor
Hymn of Response: No. 3 - I am Thine O Lord
1. I am Thine O Lord, I have heard thy voice and it told thy love to me;
but I long to rise in the arms of faith, and be closer drawn to Thee.
REF: Draw me nearer, [nearer], nearer, [nearer] blessed Lord,
to the cross where Thou has died,
Draw me nearer, nearer, nearer, blessed Lord,
to thy precious, bleeding side.
2. Consecrate me now to thy service Lord by the power of grace divine;
let my soul look up with a steadfast hope and my will be lost in Thine.
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3. O the pure delight of a sing hour that before Thy throne I spend
when I kneel in prayer, and with Thee, my God, I commune as friend with friend!
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4. There depths of love that I cannot know till I cross the narrow sea;
there are heights of joy that I may not reach till I rest in peace with Thee.
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Prayer Lord’s Supper
Song during Lord’s Supper - Let us break bread together
1. Let us break bread together on our knees [on our knees]
let us break bread together on our knees [on our knees]
REF: When I fall on my knees, with my face to the rising sun
O Lord, have mercy on me [on me]
2. Let us drink the cup together on our knees [on our knees]
let us drink the cup together on our knees [on our knees]
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3. Let us praise God together on our knees [on our knees]
let us praise God together on our knees [on our knees]
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Benediction
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Pastor: Rev. Dr. Burchel K. Taylor
Assistant Pastor: Rev Norman Mills
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Theme for the Church year – Oct 2014 – Sept. 2015
Being God’s People in God’s World –Living and Sharing the Faith
Lord, I remember how Bethlehem was a shambles:
full of activity yet unprepared for its cosmic guest.
Help me to stop and begin a different kind of preparation.
Help me to take stock of my priorities,
my relationships, my hopes,
so that I am in the right frame of mind
to embrace this season with its promise of peace,
its announcement of joy,
and its opportunity to make a new beginning.
[From: More Everyday Prayers]
Officers on duty : 7:00 a.m J Anderson/ S Finlay/ K Anderson
10:15 a.m. M Rochester/ P Hall
6:00 p.m. M Savage
Counsellors on Duty: 7:00 a.m C Barrett/ L Hardware/ K Mason/ C Wallace/ D Garel
10:15 a.m V Smith/ P Savoury/ A Spence
7:00 A. M.
December 14, 2014
Introit The Choir
Call to Worship
Hymn of Praise – No. 1: #144 – O come, O come, Immanuel
1.O come, O come, Immanuel, and ransom captive Israel,
That mourns in lonely exile here until the Son of God appear.
Ref: Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel
Shall come to you, O Israel!
2. Oh, come, oh, come, our Lord of might, who to your tribes on Sinai's height
In ancient times didst give the law, in cloud and majesty and awe.
3. Oh, come thou rod of Jesse, free thine own from Satan’s tyranny
from depths of hell thy people save, and give them victory o’er the grave.
4. Oh, come, thou dayspring, come and cheer our spirits by thine advent here;
Disperse the gloomy clouds of night, and death's dark shadows put to flight
5. Oh, come, O Key of David, come, and open wide our heav'nly home;
Make safe the way that leads on high, and close the path to misery
[J M Neale -1866]
Prayer of Adoration and 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
A. The splendor of the King, clothed in majesty,
Let all the earth rejoice, let all the earth rejoice.
He wraps Himself in light and darkness tries to hide;
It trembles at His voice, it trembles at His voice.
REF: How great is our God! Sing with me, ‘How great is our God’!
And all will see how great, how great is our God!
Age to age He stands, and time is in His hands;
Beginning and the End, Beginning and the End.
The Godhead, three in one, Father, Spirit, Son
The Lion and the Lamb, the Lion and the Lamb.
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Name above all names, worthy of all praise; ]
My heart will sing, ‘How great is our God!’ ] rept.
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B. All hail King Jesus, All hail Emmanuel
King of kings and Lord of lords, bright Morning Star.
Throughout all eternity, I’m going to praise Him
and forever more, I will reign with Him.
C. I, the Lord of sea and sky 2. I the Lord of wind and flame
I have heard my people cry I will tend the poor and lame.
All who dwell in dark and sin I will set a feast for them,
My hand will save. My hand will save.
I who made the stars of night, finest bread I will provide
I will make their darkness bright. Till their hearts be satisfied.
Who will bear my light to them? I will give my life to them.
Whom shall I send? Whom shall I send?
CHO: Here I am , Lord. 3. I, the Lord of heat and rain
Is it I, Lord I have borne my people’s pain
I have heard you calling in the night I have wept for love from them.
I will go, Lord, They turn away.
If you lead me. I will break their hearts of stone,
I will hold your people give them hearts for love alone,
In my heart. I will speak my word to them.
Whom shall I send?
[Daniel L. Schutte -1947]
[BRIEF PERIOD OF SILENCE]
[Sung prayerfully] -
1.Have Thine own way, Lord! Have Thine own way!
Thou art the Potter, I am the clay.
Mold me and make me after Thy will,
While I am waiting, yielded and still.
2. Have Thine own way, Lord! Have Thine own way!
Search me and try me, Master, today!
Whiter than snow, Lord, wash me just now,
As in Thy presence humbly I bow.
Prayer of Confession and Intercession
[Sung prayerfully]
Have Thine own way, Lord! Have Thine own way!
Wounded and weary, help me, I pray!
Power, all power, surely is Thine!
Touch me and heal me, Savior divine.
Have Thine own way, Lord! Have Thine own way!
Hold o’er my being absolute sway!
Fill with Thy Spirit till all shall see
Christ only, always, living in me.
Welcome Announcements Act Of Fellowship
tithes & Offering Doxology
The 165th General Assembly/Believer’s Convention of the Jamaica Baptist Union will convene February 18 – 22 at the HOLIDAY INN SUNSPREE RESORT, in Montego Bay, St. James. Hotel reservations can be made at respective centres noted on the Notice Board at the back of the Church. The closing services will be held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre on Sunday, February 22, 2015. Book early to get reasonable rates! Do plan to support this Assembly.
December 14, 2014
Theme for the Church year – Oct 2013 – Sept. 2014
Being God’s People in God’s World – Sustained and Serving by faith
6:00 a.m. Christ for Today Broadcast, RJR – 94 FM
[Sponsored by the Jamaica Baptist Union]
7:00 a.m. First Worship Service
Leader: Deacon Dr R Karl James
Speaker: Rev Dr Burchel K Taylor
[Lord’s Supper]
8:45 a.m. Sunday School for all ages/ New Members’ class
9:00 a.m. -10:30 a.m. LIBRARY PERIOD –for all ages!
10:15 a.m. Second Worship Service
Leader: Deacon Lascine Wisdom-Barnett
Speaker: Rev Courtney Stewart
[Gen Secy –Bible Society of the West Indies ]
[Dedication of Baby]
4:00 p.m. Visiting to Shut-Ins
6:00 p.m. Third Worship Service
PRESENTATION - PERSON OF INTEREST!!
[Featuring -Drama Group and Friends] All our members and friends are invited to come and share in this special service of the YRM and LIGHTING OF THE THIRD ADVENT CANDLE
Monday, December 15 6:00 p.m. Church Council Meeting
Tuesday, December 16 7:00 p.m. House Prayer Fellowship
Wednesday, December 17 7:00 p.m. BIBLE STUDY
Thursday, December 18 5:30 p.m. Games Evening
7:00 p.m. Adult Choir Rehearsal
Friday, December 19 6:00 p.m. Youth Chorale rehearsal
7:00 p.m. GIFT [Y/Adults/Y Fell] meeting
Saturday, December 20 8:00 a.m. C O P E Market
10:00 a.m – 12 md LEGAL AID CLINIC**
[**Attorney on duty –Mr Sylvester Hemmings]
5:00 p.m. Praise Team Rehearsal
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U WELCOME…THANK YOU for choosing to share in our worship services 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 are asking all persons to cooperate with the security personnel on duty in the respective parking areas 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.
B 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, Reflections. The next session on Wednesday, December 17, 2014 will be led by WEBSTER MEMORIAL UNITED CHURCH FELLOWSHIP. We look forward to your sharing with us at that time.
THANK YOU –Sis Antoinette Young-Irons and family extend their appreciation and thanks to the Pastors and members for the support they received during the period of their bereavement. They ask for your continued prayers.
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.
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.
> Mrs. Rhoda McKenzie, 103 year- old mother of Rev Jefferey McKenzie [Pastor of the Phillippo Baptist Church, St. Catherine], died recently. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, December 20, 2014 at 9:00 a.m. at the Phillippo Baptist Church.
We advise of the death of Sis Joan Hylton this past week. Funeral service will be advised.
>Sis Janet Nelson [‘Cassie’] ask for prayers for three members of her family who are ill.
>Sis Deloris Bartley [988-3990] and family ask for prayers following the death of a sister this past week. Funeral service will be advised.
THURSDAYS is our Church’s special day of prayer. Let us continue to pray for the at least 60 new members who should be added to our membership during this Anniversary year!
BIRTHMONTH GROUP MEETINGS
JANUARY– All members, please be reminded of the very important meeting/get-together on Wednesday, Dec. 17th – 5:30 p.m.