Pastor: Rev. Dr. Burchel K. Taylor

Pastor: Rev. Dr. Burchel K. Taylor Assistant Pastor: Rev Norman Mills Telephone: 926-8272/960-5658 General Office - 929-6245 - Pharmacy 929-0211 [ FAX] Office 906-9976 [FAX] Pharmacy 929-3160 Canteen 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 – Being God’s People in God’s World: Living the Sacrificial Life – Giving Freely; Serving Fully: Living Faithfully

A PRAYER FOR TODAY Almighty God, we praise you for the joy of belonging to you, and for the joy of knowing that you love all people with the same everlasting love. You have made us so different from each other, and yet in Jesus Christ we are one community of diverse races, cultures and languages. As you have sent your Son into the world to do your will, so give us the courage and the strength to accept his call to be his witnesses, and to do his will and that your Church here on earth may fulfil the purpose of your salvation; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord, who loves and reigns with you, and the Holy Spirit, ever one God, now and ever. Amen

Officers on duty: 7:00 a.m. G Hughes/ D Campbell 10:15 a.m. K Edwards/ B Edwards Counsellors on Duty: 7:00 a.m. K Mason/ M Campbell/ C Hibbert 10:15 a.m. A Spence/ P Hall, R Hemmings Order of Service 7:00 A.M. SEPTEMBER 17, 2017 .

CALL TO WORSHIP

HYMN OF PRAISE – No. 1 – #29 - All hail the power of Jesus’ Name

1.All hail the power of Jesus’ name 4. You Gentile Sinners, ne’er forget Let angels prostrate fall, the wormwood and the gall; Bring forth the royal diadem go, spread your trophies at his feet;

REF: And crown, crown Him, crown Him, crown Him, crown Him Crown Him, crown Him and crown Him Lord of all.

2. Crown him, you martyrs of our God, 5. Let every kindred, every tribe who from his altar call; on this terrestrial ball, extol the stem of Jesse’s rod To Him all majesty ascribe REF: REF:

3. You seed of Israel’s chosen race, 6. O that with yonder sacred throng a remnant weak and small we at His feet may fall! Hail Him who saves you by His grace, join in the everlasting song REF: REF: [EDWARD PERRONET: - [TUNE 86 68 DIADEM]

PRAYER OF ADORATION & THANKSGIVING

RESPONSIVE READING: No. 661 -

Leader: Lord, make me know your ways, Lord, teach me your paths. People: Make me walk in your truth and teach me: for you are God my Saviour. Leader: In you I hope all day long People: because of your goodness, O Lord. Leader: Remember your mercy, Lord, People: and the love you have shown from of old. Leader: Do not remember the sins of my youth. People: In your love remember me. Leader: The Lord is good and upright. He shows the path to those who stray. People: He guides the humble in the right path; He teaches his way to the poor. Leader: Lord, for the sake of your name Forgive my guilt; for it is great. People: Turn to me and have mercy for I am lonely and poor. Leader: Relieve the anguish of my heart And set me free from my distress. People: See my affliction and my toil And take all my sins away. Leader: Preserve my life and rescue me. ALL: Do not disappoint me, you are my refuge.

SONGS OF WORSHIP

 Enter into Jerusalem, let us to God’s house With the healthy and sick, with the worker and the weak, Let us go to God’s house. Enter into Jerusalem, let us go to God’s house Come and run with the wind, with the God who reigns in peace Let us go to God’s house.

REF: We go celebrate, we go celebrate We go celebrate, O Israel! Praise the name of the Lord on high Praise the name in song. Praise the name with a heav’nly song With a heav’nly song, with a heav’nly song, Praise the Lord.

Enter into Jerusalem, make we walk-a-down there. With the young and the old, with the little and the large, Make we walk-a-down there. Enter into Jerusalem, make we walk-a-down there. Swaying to the breeze with the God who reigns in peace. Make we walk-a-down there.

Enter into Jerusalem, let us go to God’s house With your papa and mumma, with your uncle and your aunt Let us go to God’s house. Enter into Jerusalem, let us go to God’s house Run and catch the breeze with the God who reigns in peace. Let us go to God’s house. [Richard Ho Lung] B. Majesty, worship his majesty Unto Jesus be glory, honour and praise Majesty, kingdom, authority, flow from his throne Unto his own, his anthem raise. So exalt, lift up on high the name of Jesus Magnify, come glorify Christ Jesus the King Majesty, worship his majesty Jesus who died, now glorified, King of all kings.

C. I love you Lord, and I lift my voice to worship You O my soul, rejoice. Take joy my King, in what You hear May it be a sweet, sweet sound in Your ear.

DEDICATION OF BABY

[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 CONFESSION & INTERCESSION [Response] We need to hear from You; we need a Word from You If we don’t hear from You, what will we do. Wanting You more each day To show us your perfect way There is no other way that we can live.

WELCOME ANNOUNCEMENTS ACT OF FELLOWSHIP

TITHES/ OFFERING DOXOLOGY

SCRIPTURE READINGS [OT} Isaiah 31: 1-9 [NT] St Mark 8: 27 – 9:1

HYMN OF MEDITATION - No. 2 - #406 – Church of God, elect and glorious

1 Church of God, elect and glorious, 3 Once you were an alien people holy nation, chosen race; strangers to God's heart of love called as God's own special people, but he brought you home in mercy royal priests and heirs of grace: citizens of heaven above know the purpose of your calling, Let his love flow out to others show to all his mighty deeds; let them feel a Father's care tell of love which knows no limits, that they too may know his welcome grace which meets all human needs. and his countless blessings share

2 God has called you out of darkness 4 Church of God, elect and holy into his most marvellous light; be the people he intends; brought his truth to life within you, strong in faith and swift to answer turned your blindness into sight. each command your master sends Let your light so shine around you royal priests, fulfil your calling that God's name is glorified; through your sacrifice and prayer and all find fresh hope and purpose give your lives in joyful service in Christ Jesus crucified. sing his praise, his love declare [James E Seddon: Tune: 87 87D Blaenwern]

SPECIAL MUSIC ‘The Called Singing Group’ [E Q St. Bap. Ch.] MESSAGE Deacon Dr. R Karl James

HYMN OF REPONSE – No. 3 - #615 – Who is on the Lord’s side?

1, Who is on the Lord’s side? Who will serve the King? Who will be His helpers, other lives to bring? Who will leave the world’s side? Who will face the foe? Who is on the Lord’s side? Who for Him will go? By Thy call of mercy, by Thy grace divine, We are on the Lord’s side—Savior, we are Thine!

2. Not for weight of glory, not for crown and palm, Enter we the army, raise the warrior psalm; But for love that claimeth lives for whom He died: He whom Jesus nameth must be on His side. By Thy love constraining, by Thy grace divine, We are on the Lord’s side—Savior, we are Thine!

3, Fierce may be the conflict, strong may be the foe, But the King’s own army none can overthrow; ’Round His standard ranging, vict’ry is secure, For His truth unchanging makes the triumph sure. Joyfully enlisting, by Thy grace divine, We are on the Lord’s side—Savior, we are Thine!

4. Chosen to be soldiers, in an alien land, Chosen, called, and faithful, for our Captain’s band; In the service royal, let us not grow cold, Let us be right loyal, noble, true and bold. Master, Thou wilt keep us, by Thy grace divine, Always on the Lord’s side—Savior, always Thine! [Frances Havergal]

PRAYER BENEDICTION

September 17, 2017 6:00 a.m. Christ for Today Broadcast, RJR – 94 FM[Co-ordinated by the J B U] 7:00 a.m. First Worship Service – Leader: Deacon Denise Forrest Speaker Deacon Dr R Karl James [Dedication of Baby] 8:45 a.m. Sunday School / New Members’ Classes [for all ages] 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. LIBRARY SERVICES [for all ages] 10:15 a.m. Second Worship Service – Leader: Deacon Celia Jackson Speaker: Deacon Dr Anthony Allen 10:30 a.m. Junior Church – [children 10 years and under]

5:00 p.m. Worship and Thanksgiving Service re the Retirement of Rev Dr Burchel K Taylor – after 47 years of Leadership and Service here at Bethel

Leader: Rev Norman Mills Guest Speaker: Rev Dr Neville Callam [General Secretary – B W A] We are asking members and friends, as far as is possible, to car-pool. Limited parking available on the Church Compound. Additional parking arrangements available at 4 Hope Road [NCB Parking lot]; JNBS Car Park -2-4 Constant Spring Rd – entrance on Constant Spring Rd; St Andrew High School for Girls –entrance on Hope Road]. Adequate security personnel will be available at all locations. Also, do remember that the service will be on Live-Stream – visit the Church’s website – www.bethelbaptisthwt.com and make the link!

FROM THE SUNDAY SCHOOL - The written Quiz will be done today in our classes. Every Sunday School student is being encouraged to participate. The Oral Quiz will be held on October 1.

NOTE: We wish to inform you that Ms Tiandra Harris (9yrs.) was Baptised in hospital and received into the Fellowship last Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017. Her sponsor is Deacon Kareen Lewis-Tucker. Do remember her in your prayers.

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.

ASSISTANCE TO HAITI Members, friends, you can still give your financial support to the Church’s HAITI Fund through the Church, which will be sent to the JBU as is our custom

Monday, September 18 6:00 p.m. Church Members’ Meeting Tuesday, September 19 7:00 p.m. House Prayer Fellowship Wednesday, September 20 7:00 p.m. BIBLE STUDY Thursday, September 21 5:30 p.m. Games Evening 7:00 p.m. The Choir Rehearsal Friday, September 22 6:00 p.m. Youth Chorale Rehearsal NOTE – G I F T meetings will resume in October! Saturday, September 23 10:00 am. LEGAL AID CLINIC 5:30 p.m. Praise Team Rehearsal

All members are encouraged to attend the Church Members’ Meeting on Monday, September 18th – 6:00 p.m Agenda items will include the election of officers to serve on the Church Council for the new church year, October 2017 – September 2018.

IMPORTANT NOTICE – All members of the Church Council are reminded that the Annual Church Council Retreat will be on Saturday, September 30th, 2017 – 9:00 a.m – 3:00 p.m. at the Joint Trade Union Centre – 2 Hope Boulevard. All ministry reports for the year ending September 2017 should be submitted to the Church Administrator’s office by Wednesday, September 20 th – 2017. We anticipate your usual cooperation in this regard.

Sun. September 17 Can you believe it? Mark 9: 14-29 Mon. September 18 Lip service Psalm 78: 1-39 Tues. September 19 Bearing Christ’s name Mark 9: 30-41 Wed. September 20 How to be heroic Mark 9: 42-50 Thur. September 21 All I want is you Mark 10: 1-16 Fri. September 22 Trust Mark 10: 17-31 Sat. September 23 Greatness Mark 10: 32-45 For further reflection –Be honest before God and consider if there are humble tasks serving others that you are avoiding or hoping someone else will do. Do not be afraid, be amazed! True greatness lies that way and God will reward you. [Be reminded – this is MISSION MONTH!]

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 neighbor 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 Wednesday, September 20th, meditations will be led by members from the Church Fellowship of Richmond Park Church of the Nazarene. Do support with your attendance and prayers.

News From The Energy Committee

* Solar Electricity Project We are pleased to advise that installation is complete. We are now awaiting certification before the official ‘switch on’ !. We therefore continue to depend on our members and friends for your contributions to this important venture. Please note that pledge forms are still available from the ushers or Church office.

BIRTHMONTH GROUP MEETINGS . JANUARY – Group members are reminded of the next meeting on Wednesday, September 20th at 5:30 p.m Plan to be there. APRIL – Reminding members that the next visit to the Wilson Home is on Sunday, Sept.. 17 th Transportation will leave Bethel at 10:00 a.m MAY – Next meeting is on Wednesday, September 20th at 5:30 p.m. Do plan to attend.

. RE-OPENING SCHEDULES a) JFLL – Adult Learning Centre - [i] Monday September 18, 2017 - 5:30pm -Retuning students (only) [ii] Tuesday September 19 - 5:30 - ALL students – full classes resume

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.* Please use our specially designated e-mail address to submit your prayer requests – [email protected] –at any time! 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.

*Do remember the family of Sis Elham Bogle who died recently. Funeral service details will be advised.

THURSDAY PRAYER DAY –As we approach the end of another Church year, let us pray earnestly for God’s direction and wisdom in our selection of Officers and leaders.

FROM THE SOCIAL WORKER…. *Practical nurse urgently seeking position in Nursing Home or to work with elderly at home. Contact Marcia – 571-7128/ 320-2886 – if you have a position to offer. Can be recommended. * Little Mount Oliver Basic School is seeking a qualified Early Childhood Education teacher immediately. Send application, including 2 references to [email protected] or call 5139549. **** FROM THE PRAYER MINISTRY ATTENTION ALL MEMBERS and FRIENDS . . ! ! ! Thanks to all who were able to attend the second joint prayer session in August. As we continue to be in prayer about our Mission and Ministry as a Church, please be reminded that the next session will be on Wednesday – September 27, 2017 beginning at 7:00 p.m.. Please make a special effort to attend and support.

The Jamaica Baptist Union invites your prayerful support and where possible, your attendance, to these services -

COMMISSIONING Rev. Tanesha Ashbourne - Tuesday, September 19, 2017 Lucea Baptist Church, Hanover ORDINATION Rev. Racquel Buckley - Thursday, November 2, 2017 Zion Hill Baptist Church, St. Mary

All services begin at 3:00 p.m.

FROM THE AMBROOK LANE SUNDAY SCHOOL….! [located at the Ambrook Lane Basic School – off Hagley Park Road] Work for a cause - Not applause! Give one Sunday per month from 10:30 a.m -12:00 noon to help shape young lives. Join the Ambrook Lane Sunday School teaching team. Please contact Eileen Johnson, Danielle Redwood, Danielle Lazarus or Monique Williams for more information. Your help is urgently needed.

FROM THE MISSION & EVANGELISM DEPARTMENT The Jamaica Baptist Union Mission Agency(JBUMA) has adopted as its theme for Mission Month this September: Sacrificial Living: What does Discipleship Require? Week 3 Sub-theme A Determined Will and a Firm Resolve * Emphasis: Persistence in the mission, in both word and deed. Suggested WEEK 3 Activity : INVITE THREE PERSONS WHO HAVE BEEN ON YOUR HEART TO CHURCH

MAKE A NOTE….PLAN TO SUPPORT *Monday, September 18th – 6:00 p.m. – Church Members’ meeting *Saturday, September 23rd – 8:00 a.m - Wholistic Health Committee sponsored Health/Wellness Fair *Sunday, September 24 – 7:00 a.m and 10:15 a.m – HEALING SUNDAY *Sunday, September 24 – 4:30 p.m Women’s Federation Enrolment service *Saturday, September 30 – 9:00 a.m – 3:00 p.m. Church Council Annual Retreat *The next Caribbean Baptist Fellowship [CBF] Mid Term Assembly is planned for October 9-15, 2017 in Nassau, Bahamas. Contact the JBU Office for details -969-9835 The Jamaica Baptist Union Mission Agency [JBUMA] announces the hosting of its Four (4) Regional Mission Conferences, to be held in the month of October 2017, under the theme - “JUST LIKE JESUS: MISSION MODELLED AFTER THE MASTER”

Dates and Venues: St. Ann Kingston Saturday, October 7, 2017 Saturday, October 21, 2017 Ocho Rios Baptist Church Boulevard Baptist Church 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

St. James Manchester Saturday, October 14, 2017 Saturday, October 28, 2017 Calvary Baptist Church Mandeville Baptist Church 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

The cost of the Conference is only, One Thousand eight Hundred Dollars (JM$1,800.00) per person, which will cover the Conference Package, Coffee Break and Lunch. How can I register? To register, kindly complete the registration form from the JBUMA office, and return, along with your Conference Fee to the Jamaica Baptist Union Mission Agency, 2B Washington Boulevard, Kingston 20. Registration Forms can also be sent to us via email to [email protected] or facsimile at 924-6296. Conference Fees can also be lodged to NCB#304533943 (Half Way Tree Branch) only. Kindly fax/email a copy of the lodgment slip to 924- 6296/[email protected]. Registration Deadline is Monday, September 11, 2017. For further information, please contact the JBU Mission Agency at the following numbers, Landline: 969-2223/969-6268. ALSO….. By now you know that our mission visits to Haiti have become an annual outreach and as such we advise that the next one is scheduled for November 11–18, 2017 inclusive of travel days. Due to circumstances beyond our control the visit scheduled for July had to be postponed. We will need, nurses, doctors, and other volunteers who can assist with Sunday School, VBS and Training in Discipleship. In addition to personnel we will also need funding to aid in the purchase of materials and supplies.

For those who wish to be part of the Haiti Mission 2017 team you will be required to make a contribution of US$1,400.00. This will cover airfare, meals, accommodation and ground transportation. Interested persons are being asked to complete the Registration Form – available from the JBU Office and return same to the Jamaica Baptist Union (JBU) Centre, 2b Washington Boulevard, Kingston 20, by Friday, September 29, 2017 and/or call the JBU Office at the following numbers; 969-2223/969-9835/618-1989(Digicel)/322-5386(LIME).

FROM THE HEALING MINISTRY..[CLINIC/ & PHARMACY] A. 10% Discounts offered to Senior Citizens (60 years and over) with or without the use of a Health Insurance Card.

B. 5% discount to Bethel Church Members 59 years and under with a Bethel Discount Card

C. The Clinic/ Pharmacy is open to serve:- Monday – Thursday 9:15am – 8:00pm Fridays 9:15am – 7:00pm Saturdays (Pharmacy) 9:15am – 5:00pm (Clinic) 9:15am – 1:30pm Please pass on this information to your Relatives, Friends and Associates. Remember to join us at the HEALTH /WELLNESS FAIR on Saturday, September 23rd – 8:00 a.m until….!

The Annual Assize Service, which is a service held to seek God’s blessings for the New Court Year, will be held on today at 10:00 a.m. at the East Queen Street Baptist Church, 25 East Queen Street, Kingston. Theme: “Justice, Brotherhood & Peace”. Preacher: Rev. Dr. Glenroy Lalor. An invitation to attend is extended to all, and especially to those persons who are members of the Justice Sector. Attendees are requested to be seated by 9:45 a.m.

BETHEL LAY INSTITUTE PUBLIC SPEAKING COURSE

NEW DATES AND TIMES OCTOBER 21 to NOVEMBER 18, 2017 (Saturdays 9:30AM TO 1:00PM)

Following on feedback from past attendees and interest expressed by persons, the decision has been taken to confine the numbers to 30 to allow greater participation

Remember the course is offered to Bethelites and other interested persons so please observe the following: * Kindly place your name and the name/s of person/s you have invited on the Church’s Notice Board * The first 30 persons will be allowed to participate in the course and the cut-off date is Thursday, October 12 *Course fee is $1,500.00 each – to be paid at the registration desk on Saturday, October 21 * Presenter is Mr. Andre Earle, trained Public Speaker and Attorney-at-Law

Contacts may be made with Deacons Edna Walker and Orlene Taylor.