Sunday 19th October, 2014
11:00 a.m. Divine Worship Services
19th Sunday After Pentecost
WOMEN’S FELOWSHIP ANNIVERSARY SUNDAY
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Worship Leader: Mr. Omando Bastian
Preacher: Rev. Charles Sweeting
Welcome & Notices……………..…..……..…........................................Mr. Omando Bastian
(Please take your Bulletins home and be guided accordingly)
Opening Hymn …..……………”We’ve A Story To Tell To The Nations ”….........................
1. We’ve a sto-ry to tell to the na-tions,
that shall turn their hearts to the right,
a sto-ry of truth and mer-cy,
a sto-ry of peace and light,
a sto-ry of peace and light.
2. We’ve a song to be sung to the na-tions,
that shall lift their hearts to the Lord,
a song that shall con-quer e-vil
and shat-ter the spear and sword,
and shat-ter the spear and sword.
Refrain:
For the dark-ness shall turn to dawn-ing,
And the dawn-ing to noon-day bright,
And Christ’s great king-dom shall come to earthThe king-dom of love and light.
3. We’ve a mes-sage to give to the na-tions,
that the Lord who reign-eth a-bove
hath sent us his Son to save us,
And show us that God is love,
And show us that God is love.
4. We’ve a Sav-ior to show to the na-tions,
who the path of sor-row hath trod,
that all of the world’s great peo-ples
might come to the truth of God,
might come to the truth of God.
Prayer & Lord’s Prayer.………………….………..…..………………Rev. Charles Sweeting
Children’s Chat………………………………………………………Miss Giavanna Knowles
Offertory Hymn……………”God Of Grace And God Of Glory”………..…….. .…(tune 615)
(During this hymn the Tithes and Offering will be received)
. God of grace and God of glo-ry,
on thy peo-ple pour thy power;
crown thine an-cient church’s sto-ry;
bring her bud to glo-rious flower.
grant us wis-dom, grant us cour-age,
for the fac-ing of this hour,
for the fac-ing of this hour.
2. Lo! the hosts of e-vil round us
scorn thy Christ, as-sail his ways!
Fears and doubts too long have bound us;
free our hearts to work and praise.
grant us wis-dom, grant us cour-age,
for the liv-ing of these days,
for the liv-ing of these days.
3. Cure thy chil-dren’s war-ring mad-ness, 4. Save us from weak re-sig-na-tion
bend our pride to thy con-trol;
to the e-vils we de-plore;
shame our wan-ton, self-ish glad-ness,
let the search for thy sal-va-tion
rich in things and poor in soul.
be our glo-ry ev-er-more.
Grant us wis-dom, grant us cour-age,
Grant us wis-dom, grant us cour-age,
lest we miss thy king-dom’s goal,
serv-ing thee whom we a-dore,
lest we miss thy king-dom’s goal.
serv-ing thee whom we a-dore.
Offertory Prayer..…….……….……………......………………………..Mr. Omando Bastian
1st Scripture Lesson…...….....”Exodus 33 vs. 12-14”……..…......Mr. Cleveland Walker
12 Moses said to the Lord, “You have been telling me, ‘Lead these people,’ but you have not let me know whom
you will send with me. You have said, ‘I know you by name and you have found favor with me.’ 13 If you are
pleased with me, teach me your ways so I may know you and continue to find favor with you. Remember that this
nation is your people.” 14 The Lord replied, “My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.”
READER:
THIS IS THE WORD OF THE LORD
CONGREGATION RESPONSE: THANKS BE TO GOD
Hymn……………………”O God Of Every Nation”………………………….(tune 245)
O God of ev-ery na-tion, of ev-ery race and land,
re-deem your whole cre-a-tion with your al-might-y hand;
where hate and fear di-vide us, and bit-ter threats are hurled,
in love and mer-cy guide us, and heal our strife-torn world.
Lord, strength-en all who la-bour that all may find re-lease
from fear of rat-tling sa-ber, from dread of war’s in-crease;
when hope and courage fal-ter, Lord, let your voice be heard;
with faith that none can al-ter, your ser-vants un-der-grid.
Keep bright in us the vi-sion of days when war shall cease,
when ha-tred and di-vi-sion give way to love and peace,
till dawns the morn-ing glo-rious when truth and jus-tice reign,
and Christ shall rule vic-to-rious o’er all the world’s do-main.
2nd Scripture Lesson………”1 Thessalonians 1 vs. 2-7”…..………..Mr. Sanchez Lewis
2 We always thank God for all of you and continually mention you in our prayers. 3 We remember before our God
and Father your work produced by faith, your labor prompted by love, and your endurance inspired by hope in our
Lord Jesus Christ. 4 For we know, brothers and sisters loved by God, that he has chosen you, 5 because our gospel
came to you not simply with words but also with power, with the Holy Spirit and deep conviction. You know how
we lived among you for your sake. 6 You became imitators of us and of the Lord, for you welcomed the message in
the midst of severe suffering with the joy given by the Holy Spirit. 7 And so you became a model to all the believers
in Macedonia and Achaia.
READER:
THIS IS THE WORD OF THE LORD
CONGREGATION RESPONSE: THANKS BE TO GOD
Hymn…………..…….”Help Us To Help Each Other Lord ”……………………...# 717
(During this hymn the Offering for the Caring Fund will be received)
Selection…………………………………………………………….The Sanctuary Choir
Sermon………”Building A Nation; Building The Church”…..….Rev. Charles Sweeting
Closing Hymn………………”All Praise To Our Redeeming Lord “………………...…….. # 745
Benediction……………………………………………………….Rev. Charles Sweeting
Ebenezer Women’s Fellowship
The ladies of the Ebenezer Women’s Fellowship will be hosting their 40th Anniversary Service
at 4:00 p.m. this afternoon in the Sanctuary. All are invited to attend.
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JUMBLE SALE
The Soup Kitchen is hosting a Jumble Sale on Saturday November 8th, 2014 in the Sir Durward
Knowles Auditorium. If you have children’s clothes, toys, shoes, household items such as dishes,
pots, glassware, small appliances and would like to donate them please drop them off at the
Church Office or contact Linda Sands or Gwen Johnson.
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MINISTERS LEAVE
Please note that the Minister will be out of the country attending an IAC Conference at the Upper
Room Conference Headquarters in Nashville Tennessee from Friday October 17th-Sunday
October 19th. Please pray for him as he travels.
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CHURCH ANNIVERSARY SERVICE
Please note that the Church Anniversary Service which should have been held on October 5th
will now be held on Sunday November 2nd, 2014 at 11:00 a.m.
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NOTICE
The Women’s Fellowship has donated $500.00 to go toward the Pantry in honor of their 40th
Anniversary.
It’s Fellowship Time!!!!
Sir Durward and His Family
Invites the Whole Church including the Young Adults and
Children
To Celebrate His
97th Birthday!
Place: Montagu Gardens
Date: Friday November 6th, 2014
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Dress: Casual
We look forward to seeing everyone for a night of
fellowship & fun.
BIBLE READINGS FOR THE WEEK
(*Readings taken from The Discipline)
DAY
READING
THOUGHT
MON:
Deut. 34: 1-12
Lord, grant me a fresh vision of your purpose.
TUES:
Deut. 34: 1-12
O God, unite my heart with yours.
WED:
Psalm 90: 13-17
Lord, may I not take my days for granted but live in grateful service.
THURS:
Psalm 90: 16-17
O Lord, keep my mind, heart, and work in harmony with you.
FRID:
Matthew 22: 34-36
Almighty God, may my thoughts and actions be in accord with your
intent for my life.
SAT:
1 Thess. 2: 1-8
Eternal God, you do not change.
SUN:
1 Thess. 2: 1-8
O God, help me nourish the spirits of those I love.
COLLECT
Almighty God, every good thing comes from you. Fill our hearts with love for you,
increase our faith, and by your constant care protect the good you have given us. Amen.
PRAYER FOR TODAY
O mighty God of hosts, of whom is the entirety of what is perfect, graft into our hearts the love of your name, and
grant, that by means of an increase of the virtue of religion,
you may nourish in us the things which are good, and, by means of vigilant zeal, guard the things which have been
nourished. Amen.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
God formed us… Sin deformed us...Jesus can transform us.
UPCOMING EVENTS
19th
Ebenezer Women’s Fellowship Anniversary Service at
invited to attend.
4:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary. All
are
20th
Evangelism Board
will meet at 5:30 p.m. in Epworth Hall.
20th
The Men’s Fellowship
will meet at 7:30 p.m. in Epworth Hall. All men of the group and
church are invited to attend.
21st
Bible Study
meets at 7:00p.m. in the Sir Durward Knowles Auditorium.
Everyone is invited to attend.
21st
Youth Group Bible Study
will meet at 6:30p.m. on the Upper Floor of Epworth Hall.
22nd
The Focus Group
will meet at 11:00 a.m. in the Sir Durward Knowles Auditorium. All
are invited.
22nd
Children’s Choir
will rehearse at 6:30 p.m.
22nd
The Sanctuary Choir
will rehearse at 7:30 p.m.
23rd
Youth Group
will meet at 6:30 p.m. in Epworth Hall.
24th
Scouts & Brownies
will meet at 6:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. in The Sir Durward Knowles
Auditorium. Males and Females between the ages of 4-16 are invited
to join.
SICK MEMBERS AND FRIENDS
Members:
Una Russell, Brenda Albury, Eric Darville, Gloria Pinder, Mavis Hall, Leonie Sweeting, Patsy Hanna, Sir Durward
Knowles, Ivanhoe Sands, Ann & Gene Lowe, Cynthia Roberts, Lady Holly Knowles, Lilly Knowles, John Phillpot,
Enola Morris, Thelma Pinder, Thelma Knowles and Felix White.
Family & Friends:
Dion Strachan, Diane Greene, Barbara Malone, Iris Carey (T. Bay), Majorie Mailis (sister of Cynthia Roberts),
Rowena and Hartley Eldon, Janet Brown, Rev. Charles Sweeting, Nancy Cash (daughter-in- law of William Cash
Sr.), Kevin Ingraham (husband of Tanya Ingraham), Joy Boyes (sister of Greta Pinder), Brian Burrows (brother of
Christopher Burrows, Shelly Sweeting (wife of Andrew Sweeting) and Philip Pinder (Spanish Wells),
Andrew Roberts (Epworth Chapel - Cherokee Sound) and Ivy Newton (mother of Pamella Sands).
FLOWERS
The flowers in the Church's Sanctuary have been graciously donated by Ebenezer Methodist Church Women’s Fellowship
in celebration of their 40th Anniversary! Thank you for your kind donation.
Birthday greetings are extended to:
Jackie Burrows 20th
Desdemona Gibbs 21st
Breanna Williams 21st
May God continue to bless your lives.
SHUT IN MEMBERS
Lorraine Albury, Vernell Johnson, Ena Russell, Dorothy Evans, Byrle Albury, Douglas Carey, Bernard Evans, Thelma
Knowles, Ronald Hicks, Doreen Williams, Mickey Halkitis, Gloria Finley and Benson Knowles.
SHOPPERS! SHOPPERS! SHOPPERS!
The Soup Kitchen is in desperate need of Plastic Grocery Bags. Please bring all your clean unwanted THANK
YOU, SUPER VALUE, SOLOMONS, WALMART, K-MART etc. plastic bags to Epworth Hall or the church.
Every bag counts!
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JUNIOR CHURCH IS BACK!!!
Today October 19th and 26th, 2014
11:00 a.m. in the Sir Durward Knowles Auditorium.
NURSE NAOMI CHRISTIE HOME
Would you like to join the roster to supply meals for the Naomi Christie Home on the last Sunday of the month?
Please speak with Lorraine Phillpot at 393-5298. Kimberley Ferguson will be providing the meal for the month of
October.
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THE CHURCH PANTRY
The Church Pantry is being stocked for the month of October by the generous donations of these persons:
Barry Newbold, Gwen Johnson, Carina Dorsett.
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BIBLE STUDY
Bible Study meets each Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. in The Sir Durward Knowles Auditorium. All are invited to attend and
bring along a friend.
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PASTORAL CARE
Rev. Dr. Godfrey A. Bethell is available for Pastoral Care and can be contacted at any of the telephone numbers
listed on the front of the bulletin.
Members are encouraged to contact the Minister:
 When a memorable occasion is celebrated (birth/anniversary)
 When there is sickness or death in the family
 When and if your address or telephone number changes
 When and if you move to another Island
 When any other Pastoral Care is required or for any confidential matters that you might need advice or Pastoral
Care.
Please remember to also call Rev. Bethell when family members are admitted into hospital to say which Ward, or
Room number and when your loved ones are discharged out of hospital.
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HALLOWEEN PARTY
Get ready for the costumes, good food, fun games, and much more, at the Ebenezer Methodist Church
Halloween Party, hosted by the Youth. Save the date, Friday October 24, 2014, 7 p.m. held at The Sir
Durward Knowles Auditorium. Tickets are $10 and will be on sale next week. If you are interested in
donating anything for the party, please contact Miss. Giavanna Knowles.