Pastor: Rev. Dr. Burchel K. Taylor

Asst. Pastor: Rev. Norman Mills

Telephone: 926-8272/960-5658 General Office

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2016

9:45 P.M.

Lord, we offer to you the year that is past, its joys and its regrets. Sanctify our joys, and forgive our failures, for the sake of Jesus your Son.

We offer you our thanksgiving for the growth you have given us, in experience, and in grace.

Lord of the years,

guide us in the deserts we must pass through and the waters we must cross, that at the year’s end we may be nearer to the heavenly city to which you are calling us, than now at its beginning.

Amen

[from More Everyday Prayers]

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LEADER DEACON VICTOR ANDERSON SPEAKER REV. DR BURCHEL K TAYLOR

MUSICIANS DEACON – KARLENE BISNOTT

DEACON – MICHAEL TAYLOR

Order of Service

Call to Worship [Congregation invited to stand] Leader: Lord God; what a year 2016 was! People: Too many things happened: Some of them brought joy while the others brought sadness. Leader: Through it all our Lord God was with us, Walking with us, holding our hands; Talking with us, understanding us, Forgiving us and mending us. People: Glory to you Lord God for your ever lingering presence. Leader: God in Jesus Christ, we are now on the threshold of a new year of new beginnings, new hopes, new life, new experiences; People: You know Lord what it will hold for us. We wish we knew; Leader: Holy Spirit, our God, in that which is to come, please assure us that you will be with us People: Walking with us, holding our hands, understanding us, Forgiving us, mending us. ALL: Triune God, we look back with praise and thanksgiving, we look at us with you for healing, and we look ahead with you for great expectations.

Hymn of Praise - Great God, we sing Your mighty hand

1. Great God, we sing Your mighty hand 3.With grateful hearts the past we own

By which supported still we stand; The future, all to us unknown

The opening year Your mercy shows, We to Thy guardian care commit

That mercy crowns it ’til its close. And peaceful leave before Thy feet

By day, by night, at home, abroad, 4. In scenes exalted or depressed

Still are we guarded by our God, You are our joy, You our rest

By His incessant bounty fed, Your goodness all our hopes shall raise

By His unerring counsel led. Adored through all our changing days

[Phillip Doddridge – Tune LM]

Prayer of Adoration &Thanksgiving

Responsive Reading -

Leader: The Lord is merciful and gracious,

slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love.

People: He does not deal with us according to our sins,

nor repay us according to our iniquities.

Leader: For by grace you have been saved through faith,

and this is not your own doing;

People: it is the gift of God – not the result of works,

so that no one may boast.

Leader: For we are what he has made us,

created in Christ Jesus for good works.

People: which God prepared beforehand to be our way of life.

Leader: Let us therefore approach the throne of grace with boldness,

People: so that we may receive mercy

and find grace to help in time of need.

Leader: Let us receive God’s gift of grace.

People: Let us celebrate grace by being gracious.

Leader: Let us open our hearts to God’s grace.

People: Let us celebrate grace by counting no one less worthy

to receive it than we.

Leader: Let us open our minds to imagine the impact of God’s

grace proclaimed in word and deed in our world.

ALL: Let us celebrate grace with ‘amazing pity, grace unknown,

and love beyond degree’.

Songs of Worship

A. These are the days of Elijah,

Declaring the word of the Lord:

And these are the days of Your servant Moses,

Righteousness being restored.

And though these are days of great trial,

Of famine and darkness and sword,

Still, we are the voice in the desert crying

'Prepare ye the way of the Lord!'

lyricsmode.com/lyrics/d/n/days_of_elijah.html ] REF: Behold He comes riding on the clouds,

Shining like the sun at the trumpet call;

Lift your voice, it's the year of jubilee,

And out of Zion's hill salvation comes.

These are the days of Ezekiel,

The dry bones becoming as flesh;

And these are the days of Your servant David,

Rebuilding a temple of praise.

These are the days of the harvest,

The fields are as white in Your world,

And we are the labourers in Your vineyard,

Declaring the word of the Lord!

REF:

TAG: There's no God like Jehovah.

There's no God like Jehovah! [rept. x4]

REF:

B. 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.

I am your brother, living in flesh with thee;

I am your Saviour, dying on Calvary,

I am your God, rising in victory;

C. O let the power fall on me, my Lord,

let the power fall on me.

Let the power from heaven fall on me,

let the power fall on me.

For we want power to live as one, yes Lord,

We want power to live as one;

So as we pray and intercede for some,

May the Spirit make us one.

Send us the promised Comforter, O Christ

Send us the promised Comforter.

And let our hearts be filled with love O Christ

When the Spirit come like Dove.

Give us the power here and now O Christ

Please for the power here and now

Send us the power of grace and peace and love

Send us the power of peace and love.

Testimony of Faith

[Sung prayerfully]

God is so good; God is so good, He answers prayers, He answers prayers

God is so good, He’s so good to me. He answers prayers, He’s so good to me

I love Him so, I love Him so, I’ll praise His name, I’ll praise His name

I love Him so, He’s so good to me. I’ll praise His name, He’s so good to me

Prayer of Confession and Intercession

[Sung prayerfully]

Fill my cup Lord, fill it up Lord!

Come and quench this thirsting of my soul;

Bread of heaven, feed me ‘till I want no more

Fill my cup, fill it up and make me whole!

Welcome Announcements

Offering Doxology

Scripture Readings [OT] Isaiah 2: 1-4; [NT] Matt. 6:25 - 34

Hymn of Meditation- God of past, who by Your Spirit

1. God of past, who by Your Spirit, 2. God of present undertakings,

Led Your people through each age, give us wisdom as we build

May we learn from their example, for our service in Your kingdom.

By their faith our doubts assuage. That your purpose be fulfilled.

May their steadfast resoluteness May our vision be far-reaching

As they followed in Your way and our work by You decreed,

Be for us an inspiration that in building for the present,

As we serve the present day. we discern tomorrow’s need.

3. God of hope, to Whom our service

Is entrusted for the day

When Your kingdom is established

And all people know Your way,

By the leading of Your Spirit

Guide us now, new faith instill,

That we face the future boldly

For the doing of Your will.

[Milburn Price, 1981: Tune 878 87D]

Special Musical Presentation - The Choir

Message - Rev. Dr Burchel K Taylor

Hymn of Response - All the way my Saviour leads me

1. All the way my Saviour leads me 2. All the way my Saviour leads me

What have I to ask beside? Cheers each winding path I tread, Can I doubt His tender mercy, Gives me grace for every trial,

Who through life has been my guide? Feeds me with the living Bread

Heav'nly peace, divinest comfort, Though my weary steps may falter Here by faith in Him to dwell! And my soul athirst may be,

For I know, whate'er befall me, ) Gushing from the Rock before me, )

Jesus doeth all things well; ) rept. Lo! A spring of joy I see; ) rept.

3. All the way my Saviour leads me

O the fullness of His love! Perfect rest to me is promised

In my Father's house above. When my spirit, clothed immortal,

Wings its flight to realms of day

This my song through endless ages: )

Jesus led me all the way; ) rept.

[Fanny J Crosby, 1873: Tune 87 87D]

Benediction

For Information

Sunday, January 1 Worship Services – 7:00 a.m & 10:15 a.m.

[Note – We will not have our usual 6:00 p.m service on Sunday]

Monday, January 2 ALL OFFICES CLOSED

Tuesday, January 3 - All offices resume regular operating schedules

All members of the Women’s Federation are asked to note that there will be a special meeting of the Federation on Tuesday,

January 3rd, commencing at 6:00 p.m. Specially invited Guest Speaker, Dr. Sharon Earle-Edwards will address the group on New

year, New possibilities, Embracing all people in Giving freely, Serving fully, Living faithfully. All members and friends are

invited to join in this presentation.

Wednesday, January 4 7:00 p.m Bible Study.

Spiritual Enrichment Week – January 15th – Thursday, January 19th

Prayer Feast/Fast – Saturday, January 21st

Kingston Keswick meetings – January 22nd – 29th

Funeral services for

(a) Sis Evelyn Gooden will be on Thursday, January 5th 11:00 a.m;.

(b) Ms Lorna Nelson, .mother of Bro Salvadore McFarlane/Grandmother of Deacon Melissa Gayle, will be on Friday, January 6th

at 11:00 a.m. and the service for

(c) Bro. Milton Gordon, will be on Saturday, January 7th – 11:00 a.m. All services here at Bethel.

Let us support with our prayers and attendance where possible.

Order of Service

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2016

9:45 PM.

Hymn of Praise - Great God, we sing Your mighty hand

1. Great God, we sing Your mighty hand 3.With grateful hearts the past we own

By which supported still we stand; The future, all to us unknown

The opening year Your mercy shows, We to Thy guardian care commit

That mercy crowns it ’til its close. And peaceful leave before Thy feet

By day, by night, at home, abroad, 4. In scenes exalted or depressed

Still are we guarded by our God, You are our joy, You our rest

By His incessant bounty fed, Your goodness all our hopes shall raise

By His unerring counsel led. Adored through all our changing days

[Phillip Doddridge – Tune LM]

Songs of Worship

A. These are the days of Elijah,

Declaring the word of the Lord:

And these are the days of Your servant Moses,

Righteousness being restored.

And though these are days of great trial,

Of famine and darkness and sword,

Still, we are the voice in the desert crying

'Prepare ye the way of the Lord!'

lyricsmode.com/lyrics/d/n/days_of_elijah.html ] REF: Behold He comes riding on the clouds,

Shining like the sun at the trumpet call;

Lift your voice, it's the year of jubilee,

And out of Zion's hill salvation comes.

These are the days of Ezekiel,

The dry bones becoming as flesh;

And these are the days of Your servant David,

Rebuilding a temple of praise.

These are the days of the harvest,

The fields are as white in Your world,

And we are the labourers in Your vineyard,

Declaring the word of the Lord!

REF:

TAG: There's no God like Jehovah.

There's no God like Jehovah! [rept. x4]

REF:

B. 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.

I am your brother, living in flesh with thee;

I am your Saviour, dying on Calvary,

I am your God, rising in victory;

C. O let the power fall on me, my Lord,

let the power fall on me.

Let the power from heaven fall on me,

let the power fall on me.

For we want power to live as one, yes Lord,

We want power to live as one;

So as we pray and intercede for some,

May the Spirit make us one.

Send us the promised Comforter, O Christ

Send us the promised Comforter.

And let our hearts be filled with love O Christ

When the Spirit come like Dove.

Give us the power here and now O Christ

Please for the power here and now

Send us the power of grace and peace and love

Send us the power of peace and love.

[Sung prayerfully]

God is so good; God is so good, He answers prayers, He answers prayers

God is so good, He’s so good to me. He answers prayers, He’s so good to me

I love Him so, I love Him so, I’ll praise His name, I’ll praise His name

I love Him so, He’s so good to me. I’ll praise His name, He’s so good to me

Prayer of Confession and Intercession

[Sung prayerfully]

Fill my cup Lord, fill it up Lord!

Come and quench this thirsting of my soul;

Bread of heaven, feed me ‘till I want no more

Fill my cup, fill it up and make me whole!

Hymn of Meditation- God of past, who by Your Spirit

1. God of past, who by Your Spirit, 2. God of present undertakings,

Led Your people through each age, give us wisdom as we build

May we learn from their example, for our service in Your kingdom.

By their faith our doubts assuage. That your purpose be fulfilled.

May their steadfast resoluteness May our vision be far-reaching

As they followed in Your way and our work by You decreed,

Be for us an inspiration that in building for the present,

As we serve the present day. we discern tomorrow’s need.

3. God of hope, to Whom our service

Is entrusted for the day

When Your kingdom is established

And all people know Your way,

By the leading of Your Spirit

Guide us now, new faith instill,

That we face the future boldly

For the doing of Your will.

[Milburn Price, 1981: Tune 878 87D]

Special Musical Presentation - The Choir

Message - Rev. Dr Burchel K Taylor

Hymn of Response - All the way my Saviour leads me

1. All the way my Saviour leads me 2. All the way my Saviour leads me

What have I to ask beside? Cheers each winding path I tread, Can I doubt His tender mercy, Gives me grace for every trial,

Who through life has been my guide? Feeds me with the living Bread

Heav'nly peace, divinest comfort, Though my weary steps may falter Here by faith in Him to dwell! And my soul athirst may be,

For I know, whate'er befall me, ) Gushing from the Rock before me, )

Jesus doeth all things well; ) rept. Lo! A spring of joy I see; ) rept.

3. All the way my Saviour leads me

O the fullness of His love! Perfect rest to me is promised

In my Father's house above. When my spirit, clothed immortal,

Wings its flight to realms of day

This my song through endless ages: )

Jesus led me all the way; ) rept.

[Fanny J Crosby, 1873: Tune 87 87D]