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 – 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

We rejoice in God’s empowering love, freely given to each and all.

We welcome you, newly baptized, into the circle of love in Christ’s church.

We praise God for the gifts for ministry that you bring to this community.

We promise to pray for you, to seek the depths of faith with you,

to support you, and to love you.

We covenant with you to love God

with all our hearts, minds, souls and strength,

and our neighbours as ourselves.

Officers on duty 7:00 a.m. L Shakes/J DaCosta

10:15 a.m. W Williams/ P Kelly

6:00 p.m. E Savage

Counsellors on duty 7:00 a.m. V Stevenson/ F Morrison

10:15 a.m. A Spence/P Hall/ R Hemmings

6:00 p.m. C Wallace/ P Taylor

SERVICE FOR TODAY

September 11, 2016 – 7:00 a.m.-

Baptism/ Lord’s Supper/Reception of members

Leader: Deacon Victor Anderson

Speaker: Rev Dr Burchel K Taylor Musicians: Deacon Karlene Bisnott

Sis Jozanne Harris

September 11, 2016

INTROIT The Choir

CALL TO WORSHIP

HYMN OF PRAISE - . Christian people, sing together

1. Christian people, sing together, all united in one voice.

Though we come from many cultures, yet in Christ we all rejoice.

In our daily lives we’re scattered, serving God in various ways.

Then in worship we’re united giving Him our thanks and praise.

2. God created countless faces, yet in Christ we all are one.

Though we look from any angles, all our views reflect the Son.

So we bring each gift and talent, offering what we have to share,

and God blends us all together in one body of His care.

3. Teach us, Lord, to trust each other, though our ways are not the same,

As you call us to your purpose, bless our working in Your name.

In the world of daily living each uniquely serves Your will.

Show how every person matters as our calling we fulfill.

[Marjorie Dobson – 1977 – Tune: 87 87 D]

PRAYER OF ADORATION & THANKSGIVING RESPONSIVE READING Leader: Sing each other’s songs. The psalmist called them new songs.

People: The journey will be long; we will need many songs.

Leader : Lift each other’s loads. Jesus called them daily crosses.

People: Witness His journey up Golgotha; we will need others to help us.

Leader: Embrace each other’s weaknesses.

The Saviour will count them as strength.

People: The journey will reveal the truth.

We will converse in confession and forgiveness.

Leader: Share each other’s bread. The hungry will call it a miracle.

People: We will journey within each day and consider each meal sacred.:

Leader: Community will see us through.

ALL: In community we see Christ, our hope of salvation. Amen.

SONG OF WORSHIP 1. We are one in the spirit; we are one on the Lord

We are one in the spirit, we are one in the Lord,

And we pray that all unity may one day be restored.

REF: And they’ll know we are Christians

By our love, by our love,

Yes they’ll know we are Christians by our love.

2. We will walk with each other; we will walk hand in hand;

We will walk with each other; we will walk hand in hand,

And together we’ll spread the news that God is in our land;

3. We will work with each other; we will work side by side;

We will work with each other; we will work side by side;

And we’ll guard each man’s dignity, and save each man’s pride.

4. All praise to the Father, from whom all things come,

And all praise to Christ Jesus, His only Son,

And all praise to the Spirit, who makes us one.

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ACT OF BAPTISM Song during Baptism I have decided to follow Jesus…….

No turning back, no turning back. Though none go with me, I still will follow…. My cross I’ll carry, till I see Jesus…. The world behind me, the cross before me….

[Brief Period of Silence]

[Sung Prayerfully]

Sweet hour of prayer, sweet hour of prayer, that calls me to a world of care And bids me at my Father’s throne make all my wants and wishes known! In seasons of distress and grief, my soul has often found relief And oft escaped the tempter’s snare by thy return, sweet hour of prayer.

PRAYER OF CONFESSION & INTERCESSION [Response]

Sweet hour of prayer, sweet hour of prayer, thy wings shall my petition bear To Him, whose truth and faithfulness engage the waiting soul to bless; And since He bids me seek His face, believe His word and trust His grace, I’ll cast on Him my ev’ry care, and wait for thee, sweet hour of prayer

WELCOME ANNOUNCEMENTS ACT OF FELLOWSHIP TITHES/ OFFERING DOXOLOGY

SCRIPTURE READINGS [OT] Leviticus 19: 6-18 [NT] 1Cor. 13

HYMN OF MEDITATION – No. 2 - O for a world

1. O for a world where everyone respects each other’s ways,

where love is lived and all is done with justice and with praise.

2. O for a world where goods are shared and misery relieved,

where truth is spoken, children spared, equality achieved.

3. We welcome one world family and struggle with each choice

that opens us to unity and gives our vision voice.

4. The poor are rich, the weak are strong, the foolish ones are wise.

Tell all who mourn, outcasts belong, who perishes will rise.

5. O for a world preparing for God’s glorious reign of peace,

where time and tears will be no more, and all but love will cease

[Miriam Winter:1987: Tune AZMON CM]

SPECIAL MUSIC The Choir MESSAGE Rev Dr Burchel K Taylor HYMN OF RESPONSE - No. 3 - For the healing of the nations

1. For the healing of the nations 3. All that kills abundant living,

Lord, we pray with one accord; let it from the earth be banned;

For a just and equal sharing pride of status, race or schooling,

Of the things that earth affords. dogmas that obscure your plan

To a life of love in action In our common quest for justice

Help us rise and pledge our word, may we hallow life’s brief span,

Help us rise and pledge our word. may we hallow life’s brief span.

2. Lead us forward, into freedom 4. You, Creator-God, have written

From despair your world release your great name on humankind;

That, redeemed from war and hatred for our growing in your likeness

All may come and go in peace. bring the life of Christ to mind;

Show us how through care and that by our response and service

goodness earth its destiny may find

Fear will die and hope increase earth its destiny may find.

fear will die and hope increase. [Fred Kaan – 1929: Tune – CWM RHONDDA-87 87 87] PRAYER LORD’S SUPPER/RECEPTION OF MEMBERS Song during Lord’s Supper - Blest be the tie that binds 1.Blest be the tie that binds 3. We share our mutual woes,

our hearts in Christian love. our mutual burdens bear

the fellowship of kindred minds and often for each other flows

is like to that above. the sympathizing tear.

2. Before our Father’s throne 4. When we asunder part,

we pour our ardent prayers. it gives us inward pain;

our fears, our hopes, our aims are one, but we shall still be joined in heart,

our comforts and our cares. and hope to meet again.

[John Fawcett:1782: Tune DENNIS CM]

BENEDICTION

Today at the 7:00 a.m service, we will welcome these persons into our fellowship. We seek your prayerful support for

them

NAMES SPONSORS

Ms Priscilla Coley [Baptism] Sis Claudette McIntyre Ms Michelle Falcknor “ Sis Paulette Hall Mr Donn Foote “ Dea Algie Smith Ms Juliet Alexander [Transfer] Sis Rona Nation

September 11, 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 Baptism/Lord’s Supper/Reception of members

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 – Teachers’ Sunday

Leader: Deacon Dannielle Townsend

Speaker: Deacon Celia Jackson

[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 Cresseler Hanson

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.

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Monday, September 12 6:00 p.m Deacons’ meeting Wednesday, September 14 7:00 p.m Bible Study – Thursday, September 15 5:45 p.m. GAMES EVENING 7:00 p.m. Choir Rehearsal Friday, September 16 6:00 p,m. Youth Chorale rehearsal 7:00 p.m. G I F T [YAdults/Y Fell.] Saturday, September 17 8:00 a.m. C O P E Market

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

Ms. K Findlay]

5:30 p.m. . Praise Team Rehearsal

UPCOMING

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

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

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.

JFLL [Adult Literacy] classes resume on Monday September 12, 2016 at 5:30pm. New students only will come in on Monday and returning students on Tuesday

Sun. September 11 The only thing to fear Luke 12: 1-12 Mon September 12 The deceit of stuff Luke: 13-21 Tues. September 13 God > fear Luke 12:22-34 Wed, September 14 Ready, steady…wait! Luke 12:35-48 Thur. September 15 Weathering Luke 12:49-59 Fri. September 16 Second chance Luke 13: 1-9 Sat. September 17 Our champion Psalm 27 For further reflection –How can you fertilise the soil around you? And how can you feed your soul in new ways that will help God enable you to flourish and bear fruit?

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 all our Teachers who are attending the 10:15 a.m service today!

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 Sept. 14th will be led by Representatives of The WEBSTER MEMORIAL UNITED CHURCH

FELLOWSHIP. Plan to be there to support.

THANK YOU – The family members of the late SIS GRACE ANDERSON-SIMONS wish to extend their thanks and appreciation

to the Pastors, members and friends for the outpouring of concern and care that they received during the period of her hospitalization

and the subsequent period of bereavement. It has meant so much to them! Thank you!

ALSO – Sis Avery McKenzie and family – they too are extending their thanks to all for the support during their period of

bereavement. God bless you all.

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.

The Organizing committee for Bethel Summer '16 wishes to thank everybody who played a role

in the organization and staging of this year's slate of events. Thanks also to everybody who participated in the various

events including Dance Troupe in Concert, Movie Nights, JBU Camps, VBS, BYSEP, Recycle Day, Homeless

Bazaar, Emancipendence Gathering, Mission iCARE, Sunday School Outreach, and Family Fiesta. The fellowship

was rich and we look forward to doing it all again next year. Congratulations to team RED who were victorious at

Family Fiesta. Congratulations to team BLUE who won the SUMMER! Well tried also team YELLOW.

BIRTHMONTH GROUP MEETINGS – JANUARY & DECEMBER The next meetings for these groups will be on Wednesday, September 21st – 5:45 p.m Make a note and plan to attend.

The Wholistic Health Committee of the Healing Ministry advises of the Upcoming Healing Sunday Services next Sunday, September 18th – 7:00 a.m and 10:15 a.m. and a Discussion programme at 5:30 p.m The theme for the day is – KEEP YOUR HEALTH ON TRACK…. ALSO – Note that the Annual Health and Wellness Promotion Day will be on Saturday, September 24th – 9:00 a.m – 3:00 p.m – Services will include Blood Sugar and Urine Tests; eye screening; free samples from participating Agencies….Much More.

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. .

*We ask for your prayerful support for the following members and their respective families, who have lost loved ones during the

past week –

a) Deacon Leila Sadler – younger son – Kurt

b) Sis Myrtle Hennie – a brother, Brenton Hennie

*The funeral service for Sis Agatha Byndloss-Stewart, sister of Deacon Bernice Thomas, is scheduled for Saturday, September

17th – 10:00 a.m here at Bethel. Interment in the family plot in St. Mary

*Sis Doreth Charles thanks the Pastors and members for the support she received during the recent period of bereavement; She

seeks prayers for her son who is admitted to the U H W I.

*Sis Angella Morrison thanks all for the prayerful support she has and continues to received, following her recent hospitalization.

*Bro. Benjamin Gray was admitted to Medical Hospitals this past week. His contact – 815-6100 *THURSDAY PRAYERS.- As we approach the end of another Church let us be in prayer for those members who will

assume new ministry roles in the upcoming Church year.

Dear God, as countless teachers brace themselves for the current school year, grant them an abundance of Your wisdom.

Prepare their hearts to welcome and love all students, and may we make sure to show them love and respect in return.

Give them grace as they help students who aren’t thriving, courage to say what needs to be said, tools and knowledge on

how and when to speak love, and strength when they feel weak. When they feel unseen, remind them that no moment goes

unnoticed. They are shaping the future in one million small - yet incredibly important - ways every day. We are

overwhelmed with gratitude for the gift of learning they share with all students.

Bless them, Lord, and may they see even just a glimpse of how their faithfulness will forever impact generations to come.

Amen