Pastor: Rev. Dr. Burchel K. Taylor
Assistant Pastor: Rev Norman Mills
Telephone: 926-8272/960-5658 General Office
929-0211 [ FAX] Office
929-3160 Canteen
929- 6245 Pharmacy
906-9976 [FAX] Pharmacy
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 –
E-mail bethel
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
Father, you do not create us to live alone
and you have not made us all alike.
We thank you for the varied society, into which we come,
by which we are brought up,
and through which we discover your purpose for our lives.
In gratitude we pray for our fellow men and women.
[adapted]
Officers on duty 7:00 a.m. L Shakes
10:15 a.m. W Williams/ P Kelly
6:00 p.m. E Henry-Savage
Counsellors on duty 7:00 a.m. M Tapper/ V Stevenson/ C Granville
10:15 a.m. E Henry-Savage/ L Prince/ M Plummer
6:00 p.m. A Gayle/ A Smith
10:!5 a.m. Service
August 14, 2016
Leader: Deacon Evelyn Gyles
Speaker: Deacon Paulette Ulett
[Dedication of Babies]
Musicians: Deacon Dr Michael Taylor
Bro Kraig Bisnott
August 14, 2016
CALL TO WORSHIP
HYMN OF PRAISE- #394 – The King of love my shepherd is
1.The King of love my shepherd is 4 . In death’s dark vale I fear no ill
Whose goodness fails me never; with you, dear Lord, beside me;
I nothing lack if I am his your rod and staff, my comfort still,
And he is mine for ever. Your cross before to guide me.
Where streams of living water flow, 5. You spread a table in my sight
To rest my soul he leads me, your blessings grace bestowing;
And, where the rich green pastures grow you bid me taste the sweet delight
With heavenly food he feeds me from your pure chalice flowing!
Perverse and foolish when I strayed, 6. And so through all my length of days
Each time, in love he sought me, your goodness fails me never.
And on his shoulder gently laid, Good Shepherd, may I sing your praise
And home, rejoicing, brought me. Within your house for ever.
[H W Baker – 1877]
PRAYER OF ADORATION & THANKSGIVING
RESPONSIVE READINGNo. 696
Leader: Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever.
People: Let Israel say: ‘His love endures for ever.’
Leader: Let the house of Aaron say: ‘His love endures forever.’
People: Let those who fear the Lord say: “His love endures for ever.”
Leader: I was pushed back and about to fall, but the Lord helped me.
People: The Lord is my strength and my song; he has become my salvation.
Leader: Shouts of joy and victory resound in the tents of the righteous:
People: ‘The Lord’s right hand has done mighty things!
Leader: The Lord’s right hand is lifted high;
People: The Lord’s right hand has done mighty things!”
Leader: The stone the builders rejected has become the capstone;
People: the Lord has done this, and it is marvelous in our eyes.
Leader: This is the day the Lord has made;
People: let us rejoice and be glad in it.
Leader: Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.
People: From the house of the Lord we bless you.
Leader: The Lord is God,
People: and he has made his light shine upon us.
Leader: You are my God, and I will give thanks;
People: you are my God, and I will exalt you.
Leader: Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good;
ALL: his love endures for ever.
SONGS OF WORSHIP
I will enter His gates with thanksgiving in my heart
I will enter His courts with praise
I will say this is the day that the Lord has made
I will rejoice for He has made me glad.
He has made me glad, He has made me glad }
I will rejoice for He has made me glad } rept.
Come into His presence with thanksgiving in your heart
And give Him praise, and give Him praise;
Come into His presence with thanksgiving in your heart,
Your voices raise, your voices raise.
Give glory and honour, and power unto Him
Jesus, the name above all names.
We bring sacrifice of praise into the house of the Lord
We bring sacrifice of praise into the house of the Lord
And we offer unto you, the sacrifices of thanksgiving
And we offer unto you, the sacrifices of praise.
DEDICATION OF BABIES [ by Deacon Dr Anthony Allen]
[Children 10 years and under leave for JUNIOR CHURCH]
[Brief Period of Silence]
[Sung Prayerfully]
Lord, prepare me to be a sanctuary,
Tried and holy, pure and true
With thanksgiving, I’ll be a living sanctuary for you.
PRAYER OF CONFESSIONINTERCESSION
[Response]
Thanks,[thanks] thanks, [thanks] I give you thanks
For all you’ve done
I am so blessed, my soul is at rest
O Lord, I give you thanks
WELCOME ANNOUNCEMENTS ACT OF FELLOWSHIP
TITHES/ OFFERING DOXOLOGY
SCRIPTURE READINGS [OT] Job 1:8-22; 42:10-12a
[NT] St Matt. 7: 7-22
HYMN OF MEDITATION– No. 2 - I know whom I have believed
1. I know not why God’s wondrous grace 3. I know not how the Spirit moves
To me He hath made known, convincing men of sin,
Nor why, unworthy, Christ in love revealing Jesus through the Word,
Redeemed me for His own. creating faith in Him.
REF: But ‘I know whom I have believed,
And am persuaded that He is able
To keep that which I’ve committed
Unto Him against that day’.
2. I know not how this saving faith 4. I know not when my Lord may come
To me He did impart, at night or noon-day fair,
Nor how believing in His Word nor if I’ll walk the vale with Him,
Wrought peace within my heart. or meet Him in the air.
[Daniel Whittle: 1901]
SPECIAL ITEMAugust Birthmonth group reps.
MESSAGE – Deacon Paulette Ulett
HYMN OF REPONSE - No. 3 - He giveth and giveth
1. He giveth more grace when the burdens grow greater,
He sendeth more strength when the labors increase,
To added affliction He addeth His mercy,
To multiplied trials, His multiplied peace.
(Chorus)
His love has no limit, His grace has no measure,
His power no boundary known unto men,
For out of His infinite riches in Jesus,
He giveth and giveth and giveth again.
2. When we have exhausted our store of endurance,
When our strength has failed ere the day is half-done,
When we reach the end of our hoarded resources,
Our Father’s full giving is only begun.
(Chorus)
[Annie Johnson Flint – 1941]
BENEDICTION
August 14, 2016
6:00 a.m. Christ for Today Broadcast, RJR – 94 FM
7:00 a.m. First Worship Service –
Leader: Deacon Michelle Smith
Speaker: Rev Dr Burchel K Taylor
[Lord’s Supper]
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 –
Leader: Deacon Evelyn Gyles
Speaker: Deacon Paulette Ulett
[Dedication of Babies]
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 David Garel
Speaker: Deacon Glendon Brown
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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.
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From the Sunday School Ministry:
· Thank you to members of the Youth, Young Adults and Adults Departments for conductingOpen Sunday School on July 31, under the theme "Living Victoriously for God's Glory". Well done students!
Your message was clear, powerful and was a indeed a blessing!
Thanks also to those who attended and were a part of the discussion. To God be the glory!
· Each One Bring One to Sunday School. This competition is on for the month of August. There is a prize for theclass with the most visitors! We encourage all classes to participate!
Monday, August 15 6:00 p.m. Church Council Meeting
Wednesday, August 17 7:00 p.m Bible Study –
Thursday, August 18 5:45 p.m. GAMES EVENING
Friday, August 19 6:00 p,m. Youth Chorale rehearsal
7:00 p.m. G I F T [YAdults/Y Fell.]
Saturday, August 20 Mission I-Care – Team members go to Grateful Hill
5:30 p.m. . Praise Team Rehearsal
NOTE: The Legal Aid Clinic will be closed for AUGUST – next appointments will be on Saturday, September 3, 2016
This is a reminder to all Heads of Departments/Ministries
The Church Treasurer is asking that budgets for your respective Departments/Ministries for the upcoming Church year, October 2016 – September 2017 be prepared and submitted to the Church Administrator, by Monday, August 22nd, 2016. We seek your cooperation in this regard.
Sun. August 14 Sovereign over everything Daniel 1:1-21
Mon August 15 Sovereign over everyone Daniel 2:1-23
Tues. August 16 Thy kingdom come Daniel 2:24-49
Wed, August 17 Thy will be done Daniel 3: 1-30
Thur. August 18 A king’s speech Daniel 4: 1-18
Fri. August 19 Super-human to subhuman Daniel 4: 19-37
Sat. August 20 Shepherd - Psalm 23
For further reflection – Spend some time this week to write a prayer-psalm of trust to God, using images drawn from your life-experience. [Share it with us, if you wish!]
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 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.
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]This week’s meditations on August 17th will be led by Representatives of The PRAISE TABERNACLE CHURCH FELLOWSHIP. Plan to be there to support.
THANK YOU -
· Sis Grace Peart, Mercedes Williams and their respective family members, extend their thanks to the Church community for the support they received during their periods of bereavement. They are appreciative and ask for your continued prayers.
BIRTHMONTH GROUP MEETINGS
JANUARY – Members please be reminded of the meeting on Wednesday, August 17th – 5:30 p.m. Do make an effort to attend.
NOVEMBER – group members are asked to note that the next General Meeting is scheduled for Saturday August 20, 2016 at 4:30 pm at Bethel.
DECEMBER – Members, please note that there will not be any meetings during August. The next group meeting will be in September.
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 – – 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. .
*Sis Elaine Brown, daughter of Bro Aubrey Brown and Sis Gretel Brown, died this week. Funeral service is scheduled for Thursday, August 18th – 11:00 a.m here at Bethel. Contact No. 901-4270
*Sis Hadia Earle died recently. Funeral services will be held at St Patrick’s Catholic Church, Bay Farm Road, on Wednesday, August 17th at 10:00 a.m.
*As a Church community, we ask that you remember members of the family of Rev Earl Thames, Minister of the United Church of Jamaica, who died this past week.
*THURSDAY PRAYERS.- Let us remember the Unions within the Caribbean Baptist Fellowship (CBF] as they prepare for their Executive Meeting and Annual Gathering – October 26 – 27, in Barbados. Also, the KSABAYA will have their monthly Prayer MONDAYZ session on August 29th – at the Boulevard Baptist Church, beginning at 6:00 p.m.
*The Rt HonSir Charles Michael DennisByron, President of the Caribbean Court of Justice, delivered this year's Annual Churches’ Emancipation Lecture recently. The topic wasEmancipation – The Lessons and the Legacy: Tackling Justice Reformin the Caribbean. Copies of the Lecture are available from the Church Office at a cost of Ja$400.00 each. You will learn so much at JUSTICE/EMANCIPATION - get your copy! It is well worth it!
Dwaine and Julia Porter would like to thankthe members of the churchfor the prayerful support they have been receiving regarding their son's upcoming surgery. Jhavier is scheduled for admission at the Bustamante Hospital for Children onMonday, August 15.
CONGRATULATIONS… Bro. Goldstone and Sis. Jewell Spencer [Deacon – Mt View Baptist Church] wish to express thanks to God for having takenthem through 40 years of marriage as at 14th August 2016. In addition, Bro. Spencer is grateful to God for having been with him during the 40 years Goldwell Manufacturing has been in business making industrial and school uniforms.
We also extend heartiest congrtulations to the following members/friends, who have been named by the Government of Jamaica to receive awards on National Heroes Day, October 17, 2016