6:00 p.m. V.Rowe/ S.Henry

Counsellors on duty 7:00 a.m. C. Barrett/ M. Hennie/ K. Mason/ C.Wallace 6 Hope Road, Kingston 10 10:15 a.m. C. McKoy/ V. Redwood/ A. Spence/ B. Stone

Theme for the Church year – October 2006 – September 2007 – Pastor: Rev. Dr. Burchell K. Taylor God’s People – Living and Sharing the Ministry of Christ in the power of Assoc. Pastor: Rev. Michael Shim Hue the Spirit

Telephone: 926-8272 / 960-5658 General Office 929-6979 / 929-6245 Healing Ministry/ Counselling/ Pharmacy 926-6681 Social Worker 929-3160 Canteen 929-0211 FAX MAY 13, 2007 e-mail [email protected] website www.bethelbaptisthwt..com  APPROACH TO GOD AND THE CHURCH’S PRAISE

INTROIT The Choir

CALL TO WORSHIP

HYMN OF PRAISE – No. 16 – Lord Christ whose love has brought us here

PRAYER OF ADORATION & THANKSGIVING Blessed are the mothers of yesterday, for their memories shall be called beautiful and beneficient. RESPONSIVE READING – No. 662 Blessed are the mothers of today, for they have the keeping of Leader: The Lord is my light and my salvation – whom shall I fear? tomorrow in their hands and in their hearts. People: The Lord is the stronghold of my life – of whom Blessed are the mothers of tomorrow, they shall be called the mothers shall I be afraid? of men and women who will make miracles of life. Leader: Though an army besiege me, my heart will not fear; Blessed are the mothers, for they are conservers of the human race. People: though war break out against me, even Blessed are the mothers of the earth for they have combined the then will I be confident. practical and the spiritual into one workable way of human life. Leader: One thing I ask of the Lord, Blessed are the mothers. People: this is what I seek; Leader: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, Officers on duty: 7:00 am. W. Barnett-HoQuee/ E. Gallimore People: to gaze upon the beauty of the Lord and to 10:15 a.m. V.Smith/ E. Hughes seek Him in his temple. All that I adore is in You. Leader: For in the day of trouble he will keep me safe in his dwelling; Lord, I give You my heart, I give you my soul People: he will hide me in the shelter of his I live for You alone. Every breath that I take, every moment I’m awake tabernacle and set Lord, have Your way in me. me high upon a rock. Leader: Hear my voice when I call, O Lord; be merciful to me and answer me. PRAYER AND FELLOWSHIP People: Do not hide your face from me, do not turn your servant [PERIOD OF SILENCE] away in anger; you have been my helper. Sung prayerfully) Leader: Do not reject me or forsake me, O God my Saviour. As the deer panteth for the water, so my soul longeth after thee, You alone are my heart’s desire and I long to worship You. People: Though my father and mother forsake me, You alone are my strength and shield, the Lord will receive me. To You alone does my spirit yield. Leader: I am still confident of this: I will seek the goodness of the You alone are my heart’s desire and I long to worship You. Lord in the land of the living. .PRAYER OF CONFESSION AND INTERCESSION ALL: Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and [response] Spirit of the Living God, move among us all wait for the Lord. make us one in heart and mind, make us one in love. Humble, caring, selfless, sharing. Spirit of the Living God, fill our lives with love! SONGS OF WORSHIP

1. My Jesus, My Saviour, Lord there is none like you WELCOME All of my days, I want to praise the wonders of your mighty love My comfort, my shelter, tower of refuge and strength Let every breath, all that I am, never cease to worship you. ANNOUNCEMENTS ACT OF Shout to the Lord, all the earth, let us sing Power and majesty, praise to the King FELLOWSHIP Mountains bow down and the seas will roar at the sound of your name. I sing for joy at the works of your hands Forever I love you, forever I’ll stand TITHES & OFFERING Nothing compares to the promise I have in you. DOXOLOGY

2. 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. PREACHING OF THE WORD I worship You, Almighty God, there is none like You. AND THE CHURCH’S RESPONSE

3. This is my desire, to honour You Lord, with all my heart, I worship You SCRIPTURE READING ACTS 16: 9 - 15 All I have within me, I give You praise THANK YOU.. HYMN OF MEDITATION - No. 500 – Lord of the home, your only Son ** CHURCH FAMILY TALENT PARADE - The Training Department, through the Director of Training Marion Blake, extends many thanks to everyone who participated or gave support to our first Bethel Church Family Talent Parade last Sunday evening – May 6, 2007. SPECIAL MUSICAL ITEM The Choir We had a wonderful evening and so sorry if you missed it. With your support along with items from courageous Church Family Members who are willing to showcase their talent for good family entertainment we could definitely make it an annual Family Month event. See MESSAGE Rev. Catherine Gale you there next year!! ** Members of the Planning and Organizing committee for JAMAICA NITE ’07 wish to HYMN OF RESPONSE - No. 472 – Blest be the tie that binds express their thanks and appreciation to all those who supported the event last Friday. We look forward to your continued support in future events.

PRAYER ** The Pastor and members of the JONES TOWN Baptist Church extend their thanks to all who supported their Fund-raising activity by attending the National Pantomime’s recent . performance.

DAILY BIBLE READINGS ON OUR PRAYER LIST Sun. May 13 Eyes on the prize 2Kings 2: 1 - 18 Mon. May 14 How much more…. 2Kings 4: 1 - 7  The thanksgiving service for the life of Mr. Perry Allen, father of Sis Chantrell Tues. May 15 Never, ever, give up 2Kings 4: 8 - 37 Allen will be at the Rehoboth Gospel Assembly in Independence City at 10.00 a.m. Wed. May 16 Anonymous, insignificant? 2Kings 5: 1 - 14 on Saturday, May 19, 2007. Interment follows at Dovecot. Do remember all family Thur. May 17 Freely you’ve received…. 2Kings 5: 15- 27 members in your prayers. Fri. May 18 An everyday faith 2Kings 12: 1 - 21  Sis. Pauline Barnett who is at Ward 1B – Kingston Public Hospital. Sat. May 19 ‘Gotta serve somebody’ 2Kings 17: 1-23 ***CONGRATULATIONS to Sis. Evelyn Gyles (Administrator of the Healing For further meditation ….Are there some lifestyle changes you need to make? Ask God to give you the strength to make them. Ministry) who this past week was one of the Teachers who received the Prime Minister award for service to Education. Sis. Gyles has spent over forty (40) years in the field of Education

SERVICES FOR TODAY MAY IS FAMILY MONTH AT BETHEL! Members, friends, we wish to express our thanks and appreciation to those who continue to make contributions to the Church’s Building Fund. As we embark on the refurbishing of the Ground Floor – to house the Clinic and Pharmacy Ministry - we your on-going support. Specially marked BUILDING FUND Envelopes are available from the ushers, please collect 6:00 a.m. Christ for Today Broadcast, RJR – 94 FM yours today REMEMBER…. Every little drop counts! 7:00 a.m. First Worship Service Leader: Sis. Evelyn Gyles Speaker: Rev. Catherine Gale [Pastor of the Providence Methodist Church] Lord’s Supper Wednesday, May 16 7:00 p.m. BIBLE STUDY 8:45 a.m. Sunday School & New Members’ Classes Thursday, May 17 5:30 p.m. GAMES EVENING [New Members’ class for children held on platform nearest to the Piano) 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m Bethel Lay Institute (BLI) Course 9:00 a.m – 10:30 a.m. Library Services Christian Ethics – Myth and 10:15 a.m. Second Worship Service Reality 6:30 p.m. Adult Choir Rehearsal Leader: Deacon Stephen Edwards Speaker: Rev. William Edwards Friday, May 18 6:00 p.m. Youth Chorale Rehearsal [Dedication of Babies] 7:00 p.m. Youth Fellowship 10:30 a.m. JUNIOR CHURCH – for children 13 years and under Saturday, May 19 7:00 a.m. C O P E Market 4:30 p.m. Visiting to shut-ins 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m LEGAL AID CLINIC – NOTE: Members of the T.ACT Group are asked to note that meetings have been ************************************************************************* suspended for MAY to facilitate all those who have examinations during the month. Work Hard and Keep focused! 6:00 p.m. SPECIAL FAMILY MONTH SERVICE A TRIBUTE TO MOTHERHOOD! NOTE: The Office of the Bethel Legal Aid Clinic has been relocated to the Upper floor of Come and celebrate with us as we pay tribute to mothers and those who provide motherly the JBU Building. care in their homes. A rich time of Special readings, songs, fashion displays and much 10:00 a.m. BLI Course – STOP! IN THE more is in store for you! Don’t miss out on this one! NAME OF THE LAW 5:00 p.m. Praise Team Rehearsal 7:00 p.m. Young Adult Fellowship – Special Family Month presentation It’s coming at you….Fast & Furious!!… NOTE: All volunteers in the HOMEWORK/READING LAB are asked to attend a special meeting on May 19th at 10:00 a.m. Kindly make It’s BBYF Retreat 2007 !! every effort to attend.

Where: Littford Campsite, St. Ann OTHER EVENTS FOR YOU TO NOTE … When: July 6-8, 2007 * Church Council Meeting – Monday, May 21st – 6:00 p.m. Cost: Only $2600!! (Includes food, accommodation & transportation) * Mission and Evangelism Committee meeting will be on Wednesday, May 30th at 6:00 p.m. * Persons interested in Personal Evangelism are asked to note that training sessions Can you handle it? will commence on June 2nd. Please contact Deacon Karlene Mason or Bro. Marlon Plummer for further details. More details to follow soon! * DIABETIC SUPPORT GROUP’S next meeting will be on Saturday 26 May at 3pm . All members please note and plan to attend. * The 13th Emancipation Annual Lecture and Culture Presentation will be on Sunday, July 29th at the Meadowbrook United church. We are inviting persons who would like to serve on the planning committee to contact Deacon Lola Bailey or Sis. Marjorie Vassell, or leave your name/contact information with the Officer on th Additional Activities For This Week duty in the Church Office. Next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 15 – 5:30 Monday, May 14 6:00 p.m. Deacons’ Meeting p.m at the Webster Memorial United Church. 6:00 pm. HIV/AIDS committee meeting What is Festival of Gifts? Our Pastor gives us some information below. We WELCOME… to all our members, friends and look forward to your full participation th well-wishers. Thank you for choosing to visit with us on Saturday, May 26 – 8:00 a.m – 2:00 p.m. today!. A special welcome to Rev. Catherine Gale, Pastor of the Providence Methodist Church, our Guest Speaker at the 7:00 a.m. service. PLEASE turn off your Cellular Telephones during the period of the service, so that you and your neighbour will benefit fully from the experience being offered. We are asking all our members and friends 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 available. We remind persons to note where they might be parked so that they do not inconvenience any others who might want to leave immediately following the worship services  Reminding all our members and friends that the mid-day reflections, coordinated by the Half Way Tree Ministers’ Fraternal continues at the Webster Memorial United Church each Wednesday. Next session on Wednesday, May 9th will be led by the TRINITY MORAVIAN FELLOWSHIP

BIRTHMONTH GROUP MEETINGS JANUARY – Monthly group meeting is on Wednesday, May 16th – at 5:30 p.m All members are asked to make every effort to attend. APRIL – A reminder to all group members that transportation for the visit to the Belle Castle Baptist Church today will leave Bethel at 8:30 a.m Please confirm with your group leaders. MAY – Please attend the next meeting on Wednesday, May 16th at 5:45 p.m Very important matters to be discussed. OCTOBER - All members are asked to note that the next meeting will be on Saturday May 19th at 4:30 p.m. Its coming at you….Fast & Furious!!…

It’s BBYF Retreat 2007 !!

Where: Littford Campsite, St. Ann When: July 6-8, 2007 Cost: Only $2600!! (Includes food, accommodation & transportation) Can you handle it?

THESE BOOKS ARE STILL AVAILABLE… ** THE BETHEL STORY – A history of the Bethel Baptist Church – 1954 – 2004 – All that you ever wanted to know about Bethel, its beginning and history through fifty years of ministry and Mission. Copies available at only $400.00 each. ** SAYING NO TO BABYLON (by Rev. Dr. Burchell Taylor) – A reading of the Book of Daniel. Explore this fascinating book from a different perspective. Get your copy from the Office for only $800.00 today. Make these books a gift to your Mother on this special Day

The JBU Men’s Brotherhood invites all friends to attend the Grand Concert and Gospel Extravaganza at the Denbeigh Show Ground, Clarendon on Saturday, May 19th – meals served 11:00 a.m – 3:0 p.m. at a cost of $350.00 each. Transportation is $500.00 per person. Interested persons are asked to register with Bro. Linton Buckeridge.

The Bethel Men’s Brotherhood will be doing a ‘PAINT-UP’ Project at the Ambrook Lane Basic School on Labour Day, May 23rd. Volunteers are asked to contact Bro. Carlton Morrison or Burnett Prince for further details.