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 – [email protected] E-mail [email protected] 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

The man of integrity walks securely, but he who takes crooked paths will be found out. Proverbs 10:9 – Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord. Ephesians 6:4 – But if serving the LORD seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your ancestors served beyond the Euphrates, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you are living. But as for me and my household, we will serve the LORD. Joshua 24:15 Officers on duty Counsellors on duty

7:00 a.m. 10:15 a.m. 6:00 p.m. 7:00 a.m. 10:15 a.m.

G Hughes/ E Edwards/J Anderson B Stone/ C Owens M Jones K Mason; N Donaldson, C Hibbert A Spence/ P Hall; W Nelson

10: 15 a.m Service - June 19, 2016 Leader: Deacon Janet Garel Speaker: Rev Dr Burchel K Taylor Musicians: Deacon Orane Shaw Bro Kraig Bisnott

June 19, 2016

CALL TO WORSHIP HYMN OF PRAISE

-No. 1 -

God is Here!

1. God is here! As we your people Meet to offer praise and prayer, May we find in fuller measure what it is in Christ we share. Here as in the world around us, All our varied skills and arts Wait the coming of the Spirit Into the open minds and hearts.

3. Here our children find a welcome in the Shepherd’s flock and fold; here as bread and wine are taken, Christ sustains us as of old. Here the servants of the Servant seek in worship to explore what it means in daily living To believe and to adore.

2. Here are symbols to remind us Of our life-long need of grace. Here are table, water, pulpit; Here the cross has central place Here in honesty of preaching, Here in silence, as in speech, Here, in newness and renewal, God the Spirit comes to each.

4. Lord of all, of church and kingdom in an age of change and doubt, keep us faithful to the Gospel; Help us work Your purpose out. Here, in this day’s dedication, all we have to give, receive, we, who cannot live without You, We adore You! we believe! [Fred Pratt Green: Tune 87 87 D]

PRAYER OF ADORATION & THANKSGIVING RESPONSIVE READING Leader: People: Leader: People: Leader: People: Leader: ALL:

Who is our family? We are family by heritage, by community, by humanity. Who is our sister? Who is our brother? We are brothers and sisters of all for whom Christ died. Who is our child? We are the parents of all children who need care and love and protection. Who is our parent? We are the children, responsible for all the elderly who are vulnerable, weak and lonely. By the grace of God, we will embrace and nurture our family.

SONGS OF WORSHIP Light of the world You stepped down into darkness, Opened my eyes, let me see Beauty that made this heart adore you Hope of a life spent with you. Chorus: Here I am to worship, here I am to bow down, Here I am to say that You're my God. You're altogether lovely, altogether worthy Altogether wonderful to me. Verse 2. King of all days Oh so highly exalted Glorious in heaven above

Humbly You came to the earth You created All for loves sake became poor. Cho: Tag: And I'll never know how much it cost To see my sin upon that cross. {Repeat} Cho: I am the way, the King of the victory I am the truth, the Lord of the harmony I am the light, the light of the world to be. Hosanna! I hold your hand, my friend Hosanna! I give you strength, my friend. Hosanna! You walk the sea, my friend. We’re going to sail to victory Sailing [sailing] sailing [sailing; Sailing across the river, Sailing [Jesus] sailing[Saviour], Sailing across the river!. Freedom [brother] freedom [sister] Freedom [freedom] in the life of Jesus. Hosanna! I hold your hand, my friend Hosanna! I give you strength, my friend. Hosanna! You walk the sea, my friend. We’re going to sail to victory I am the vine, you shall abide in me; I am the river, You shall be cleansed in me. I am the rock, You shall have life in me. Hosanna!........

I am your brother, living in flesh with thee; I am your Saviour, dying on Calvary, I am your God, rising in victory Hosanna!..........

CHO: I’m so glad I’m a part of the family of God I’ve been washed in the fountain, cleansed by His blood! Joint heirs with Jesus as we travel this sod, For I’m a part of the family, the family of God. You will notice we say ‘brother and sister’ ‘round here It’s because we’re a family and these folks are so near When one has a heartache, we all share the tears And rejoice in each victory, in this family so dear! CHO: [Children 10 years and under leave for JUNIOR CHURCH] [Brief Period of Silence] [Sung Prayerfully]

I will call upon the Lord, who is worthy to be praised. So shall I be saved from my enemies. The Lord liveth and blessed be my Rock and let the God of my salvation be exalted. The Lord liveth and blessed be my Rock and let the God of my salvation be exalted .PRAYER OF CONFESSION & INTERCESSION [Response]

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. .

WELCOME

ANNOUNCEMENTS ACT OF FELLOWSHIP TITHES/ OFFERING

DOXOLOGY

SCRIPTURE READINGS

[OT]Genesis 15: 1-6 [NT] Hebrews 11:8-12 HYMN OF MEDITATION – No. 2 Would you bless our homes and families 1.

Would you bless our homes and families, source of life who calls us here; in our world of stress and tension teach us love that conquers fear. Help us learn to love each other with a love that constant stays; teach us when we face our troubles, love’s expressed in many ways.

2.

When our way is undemanding, let us use the time that’s ours to delight in simple pleasures, sharing joys in gentle hours. When our way is anxious walking and a heavy path we plod, teach us trust in one another and in You, our gracious God.

3. From the homes in which we’re nurtured, with the love that shapes us there, teach us, God, to claim as family every one whose life we share. And through all that life may offer, may we in Your love remain; may the love we share in families be alive to praise Your name. 4. Let us reach beyond the boundaries of our daily thought and care, ‘til the family You have chosen spills its love out everywhere. Help us learn to love each other with a love that constant stays; teach us when we face our troubles, love’s expressed in many ways. [Walter Farquharson – 1971: Tune – 87 87D] SPECIAL ITEM

The Youth Chorale

MESSAGE – HYMN OF REPONSE

Rev Dr Burchel K Taylor

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No. 3 -

Lord Jesus, let these eyes of mine

1 Lord Jesus, let these eyes of mine reflect your beauty and your grace; so joyful and so tender shine that other eyes shall seek your face.

4 And may my hands, which learned their skill at your direction, by your love now deftly moving at your will console, encourage and improve

2 Lord, use my ears, for I rejoice to hear the word of life - with awe I listen for the whispering voice that calls beyond the thunder's roar.

5 So to your throne, O Christ, again my sense of sight and sound I bring and in my mind I let you reign, and with my hands serve you, my king

3 And holy Jesus, set my mind 6 Speak through this voice that you have given, to search for truth and know your way; your love and mercy to proclaim to think upon the good I find, until we join the choirs of heaven to spurn the night and love the day: and sing the glory of your name! [Michael Perry: Tune: 88 88 LM]

PRAYER

BENEDICTION

June 19, 2016 Christ for Today Broadcast, RJR – 94 FM First Worship Service – Leader: Deacon Maurice Anderson 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 – Leader: Deacon Janet Garel Speaker: Rev Dr Burchel K Taylor 10:30 a.m. JUNIOR CHURCH [for children 10 years and under] 4:00 p.m. Visiting to Shut/In members 6:00 p.m. Third Worship Service – Children’s Drama Group Production - ESTHER Leader: Deacon Orane Shaw As a special tribute to all our Fathers, we invite all members and friends to join us at this special presentation by our Children’s Drama Group and Friends. Admission is FREE – Come, expecting to be blessed as our children minister to us! 6:00 a.m. 7:00 a.m.

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. CONGRATULATIONS… To all our Sunday School students who sat the GSAT Examinations and will now be moving on to another phase on the Educational Ladder! and to Sis Kimberley Savage and Ruth-Ann Stevenson on the successful completion of their MMBS at the U H W I Well done, y’all, and may God’s blessings and guidance be with you!

Monday, June 20 Tuesday, June 21 Wednesday, June 22 Thursday, June 23 Friday, June 24 Saturday, June 25

6:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 5:45 p.m.

Church Council Meeting House Prayer Fellowship BIBLE STUDY Games Evening Choir Rehearsal Youth Chorale Rehearsal

7:00 p.m.

G I F T Meeting [Y/Fell/Y Adults]

8:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 5:30 p.m. .

Sun. Mon Tues. Wed, Thur.

June 19 June 20 June 21 June 22 June 23

C O P E Market LEGAL AID CLINIC –

[Attorney on duty – Mr Richard Hemmings]

Praise Team Rehearsal

Facing the wall The king that forgot A responsive heart Extreme makeover Facing crisis

2Kings 20: 1-21 2Kings 21: 1-26 2Kings 22: 1-20 2Kings 23: 1-25 2Kings 24: 20b-25:17

Fri. June 24 Guidance or rubber stamp? 2Kings 25: 18-30 Sat. June 25 Trusting through trouble Psalm 23 For further reflection –‘Lord, I ask you to put your finger on any area in my life where I need to do a clean-up. Shine the flashlight of your Holy Spirit into those places, and help me to honour you with my whole life’. Amen 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.  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 June 15th will be led by 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 – [email protected] – 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. *It is with deep sadness that we advise of the passing of one of our Deacons, Catherine Powell, who passed on last week in the United States of America, following a period of illness. A service of thanksgiving was held in the USA this past weekend. A memorial service will be held in Jamaica in due course. Do remember all her family members in your prayers *Bro Milton Gordon is at Ward 20 – UHWI – Pl visit or call – 933-3411. *THURSDAY PRAYERS.- Let us give God thanks for His goodness to us; for all the blessings He has bestowed on us as a nation!

BIRTHMONTH GROUP MEETINGS JANUARY/AUGUST/ SEPTEMBER –all these respective group members are asked to attend BRIEF MEETINGS with your group leaders, in the vicinity of the pharmacy, immediately after the 7:00 a.m. service today. nd FEBRUARY – Group members, please note that there will be a special meeting on Wednesday, June 22 at 5:30 p.m to finalise plans for the upcoming Social. Do make an effort to be in attendance. OCTOBER –next meeting is on Saturday, June 25th, here at Bethel Baptist starting at 8:30 am. All members please note and attend.

COMING UP: :JUNE/JULY Monday, June 20 – 6:00 p.m. - Church Council meeting – reminding Council members who will be demitting office at the end of this Church year, to ensure that your ‘understudy’ is already identified. If not, please give this urgent, prayerful consideration. Wednesday, June 29th – 3:00 p.m All members and friends are invited to attend the FIRST JOINT SCHOOL-LEAVING EXERCISE –for students of the REMA and AMBROOK LANE BASIC SCHOOLS. here at Bethel. Come and hear how these schools have benefitted from your contributions over the years, and share with the children as they prepare to go off to Primary Schools. We will also be saying THANKS and FAREWELL to one of the Retiring Teachers! Be there! Sunday, JULY 3 – Bethel Dance Troupe in concert….. Saturday, July 9th – USHERS’ Retreat – All ushers, please note and contact your Department leaders for further details re venue, etc.

Members, friends, we have commenced renovation works to the female bathroom downstairs and in the vicinity of the canteen. As a consequence, there will be disruptions in access to these areas. We ask that you cooperate and use the designated access areas ONLY, so as to prevent any unnecessary damages. Alternate bathroom facilities are available – a) on the first and second floors of the Education building b) ground floor and first floor of the Administration building c) in the vicinity of the entrance to the Medical clinic. Appropriate signage has been placed to assist you in locating these. Thank you for your understanding /cooperation in this regard as we seek to improve our Church property. FROM THE Youth Related Ministries [Y R M] Department BETHEL YOUTH SUMMER EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMME [BYSEP] We wish to remind our members and friends that we need your help. We would like to offer each successful applicant – at least 55 applicants - a weekly wage of $7,000.00 for a four-week period. A budget of $1.5m is projected to cover remuneration for these students. How can you help? a) Sponsor payment for at least one (1) week for one (1) applicant ; or part-payment for the four-week period; b) Offer to have placed, at least one (1) applicant in your business /organization and remunerate him/her for the four-week period. c) Birthmonth groups can offer support for applicants as is possible. How can you pay? * Make your cheque payable to BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH * Place your cash in specially marked BYSEP envelopes [available in the Church Office] *Remember to pray for the success of this programme as we seek to help students earn/save something towards their expenses for the new School term.

The Jamaica Baptist Union Mission Agency (JBUMA) will take its next mission visit to Haiti, July 11 – 22, 2016 On this visit, the team will conduct Medical Clinics and facilitate Vacation Bible School (VBS), light construction, training and evangelism. We will therefore need, Nurses; Doctors; VBS workers and anyone who wishes to serve. Each person is being asked to make a contribution of One Thousand Two Hundred United States Dollars (US$1,200.00). This will cover airfare, meals, accommodation and ground transportation.  Interested persons are being asked to complete the Haiti Mission Volunteer Registration Form attached and return same to the Jamaica Baptist Union (JBU) Centre, 2b Washington Boulevard, Kingston 20, by Monday, May 30, 2016, and/or call Miss Danielle Redwood, Programme Coordinator, JBUMA, at the following numbers; 969-2223/969-9835/869-7381(Digicel)/3225387(LIME).  Payments (US$ only) are to be delivered to the JBU Centre or be lodged to the NCB, Half Way Tree, US$ Account - 304533978.  We ask that a copy of each Lodgement Slip(s) be faxed to, 924-6296, if payment will be done more than twice.  Final payment must be made by, Friday, July 1, 2016.

JAMAICA BAPTIST UNION MISSION AGENCY (JBUMA) TRAINING IN DISCIPLESHIP AND MINISTRY “Preparing God’s People for Service” A SPECIAL INVITATION TO YOU

Want to deepen and broaden your understanding of the Christian faith to become more faithful disciples of Christ in today’s world? This is the programme for you. Register now to participate in cycle 7 of the Training in Discipleship and Ministry (TDM) programme scheduled to begin on September 3, 2016 at the following location; Mona Baptist Church Educational Centre. Papine, St. Andrew rd Orientation for will be held on Saturday September 3 2016, 9:30 a.m. – 1.00p.m. Copies of the relevant brochure and application form are available from your local church office or the JBU Mission Agency office. Completed application forms should be submitted to the JBU Mission Agency. Need further information? Please contact Jamaica Baptist Union Mission Agency at 969-6268- Deacon Andrea Bev Wilmot or Sister Millicent Hughes COME AND BE BLESSED - REGISTER TODAY The family of Bro Kensington Spencer wishes to express sincere thanks to the Pastors and members of the church who supported them in visits, telephone calls and attendance at his funeral service. It meant a lot to them. God bless you all! The Jamaica Baptist Union - Christian Education Department in its continued commitment to offer training opportunities to the JBU constituency is pleased to inform you of the resumption of Sign Language classes. Introductory as well as Level 1 Courses in Sign Language will commence at the Bethel Baptist Church, 6 Hope Road, Half Way Tree, Kingston 10 on Saturday September 17 to December 17, 2016 from 3:00-4:30 p.m. each Saturday. The cost of the entire course including materials is seven thousand, five hundred dollars ($7,500.00). Please complete the registration form [available in the Church Office] and return with payment to the JBU Office by July 29, 2016. Payments can also be made to the JBU- NCB Half-Way-Tree Account #304533943. A faxed copy of the receipt should be sent to us at 924-6296 along with the completed registration form. For further information and or clarification please contact us at the JBU at 969-6268 or [email protected].

From the Social Worker’s Desk… *One (1) studio apartment in the Molynes Road area, available for rent. Call 926-5371 for details. *Mature female seeking day’s or weekly work in house or establishment – contact Ms Henry– 373-8994 if you can offer her a position. *Young woman seeks day’s work or as an Office attendant. Call Ms Hewitt – 884-0249 if you can offer her a position.

Monday, July 18th – Friday, 22nd July 2016 God's Peace Plan - Know God, Know Peace! Seeking volunteer teachers and assistant teachers for Vacation Bible School 2016. Interested persons please contact Shani Daley 360 3530. Also, we will be needing items for Craft work, refreshments/snacks. Give us a call!

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