Pastoral Team Barrington H. Brennen, Servant

Home: (242) 327-1980, Cell: 477-4002

Email: barringtonbrennen@gmail.com

Michael McCoy, First Elder Phone: (242) 601-5195/454-0816

Email: synergistic7609@yahoo.com

Elders Roger Forbes Winston Ash

Norman Seymour Lionel Johnson

Anthony Whylly Derrington Rahming

Tyrone Paul Bruno Barr

Obed Datus Cyril McMillan

Christopher Stewart Jerome Mingo

Head Deacon V. Horatio Sullivan (242) 326-7291/432-7739

Head Deaconess Edith Roach (242) 392-0213

Church Clerk Darlene Edwards (242) 364-4549

Email: evacuate2002@yahoo.com

Church Secretary

Anniemae Armbrister (242) 364-1389

Email: anniemae26@hotmail.com

Grant’s Town Seventh-day Adventist Church

Ph: (242)-323-6326

Wellington Street, P.O. Box N-3203-A072, Nassau, Bahamas

Email: grantstownsda@gmail.com

Temp Website: www.soencouragement.org/gt

Secretary’s Office Hours: Wednesday & Friday 9:30 am – 2:00 pm

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Sabbath, April 18, 2015

“The Church that knows no Barrier…

Working Together for a Glorious Tomorrow”

Grant’s Town Seventh-day Adventist Church

Divine Worship at 8:00 a.m.

Welcome & Announcements…………….…..Elder Derrington Rahming

Call to Worship…………………#871…….……………Elder Lionel Johnson Sing a new hymn to Yahweh!

Let his praise resound from the ends of the earth,

let the sea and all that it holds sing his praises, the islands and those who inhabit them.

Let the desert and its cities raise their voice.... Let the inhabitants...

shout from the mountain tops. Let them give glory to Yahweh.

We Are Standing on Holy Ground………………………..Congregation

Invocation…………………………………..………………….Barrington Brennen

Hymn ………………………………………….………………...”Lift Him Up” #371 “He Look Beyond My Fault” Brennen

Prayer for the People…….…….…...…….……...…....Elder Anthony Whylly “Open Our Eyes Lord”

Tithes & Offering………………………..….……..Elder Derrington Rahming

Scripture Reading…… 2 Corinthians 3:12-18……Elder Lionel Johnson

Hymn of Meditation……………………….………….”Lord of Our Life” #514 Sermon……………………………..……….…………….Barrington Brennen

"Biblical Spirituality-Part 4 Perfectionism and Holy Living (B)

Hymn of Commitment ……………..………….……….”My Lord and I” #456 Benediction……………………………..………….………….Barrington Brennen

“Let’s make the gospel attractive.”

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Children’s Corner

Sabbath School at Study

9:10 a.m.

Song Service………………………………………..……..…..…………………Choristers

Theme Song………….……...#205………….…Gleams of the Golden Morning

Opening Prayer…………………………………………………….. Elder Bruno Barr

Opening Remarks/Welcome ……………………………….…Cassandra Forbes

Secretary’s Report…………………………………………..…………..Mykel Mackey

Mission Emphasis …………………………...........................................Ledawn Barr

Prayer for the Lesson …………………………….……………....Elder Bruno Barr

Lesson Review

Adults & Collegiate: “Who is Jesus Christ?”

Cornerstone Connection: “I See, I Hear, I Know”

Unit Interaction

Personal Ministries

IT’S YOUR CORNER

Closing Remarks ………………………………………..……….…Cassandra Forbes

Divine Worship at 11:00 a.m. Praise In Worship

Introit………...… “Come Christian Join and Sing”……....…...Congregation

Welcome…………………………………………...………..……...Elder Obed Datus

Announcements……………..…….……...……………….Kirkwood Thompson

Call to Worship………………..………#871…….……………Elder Bruno Barr Sing a new hymn to Yahweh!

Let his praise resound from the ends of the earth,

let the sea and all that it holds sing his praises, the islands and those who inhabit them.

Let the desert and its cities raise their voice.... Let the inhabitants...

shout from the mountain tops. Let them give glory to Yahweh.

We Are Standing on Holy Ground……………………………...Congregation

Invocation………………………………………………….......Barrington Brennen

Hymn of Praise…………………..…………………………… “Lift Him Up” #371 “The Midnight Cry” Harold

“If You Know the Lord”

Prayer for the People………………………….………....…Elder Roger Forbes

“Open Our Eyes Lord”

Tithes and Offerings…………………..…………Elder Christopher Stewart Children’s Story…………………………………………….…………Tracey Evans Scripture Reading…..….. 2 Corinthians 3:12-18….…..Elder Bruno Barr Special Music…………………………………..Grant’s Town Sanctuary Choir Sermon……………………………………….……..…….Barrington Brennen

"Biblical Spirituality-Part 4 Perfectionism and Holy Living (B)

Hymn of Commitment…………………………....…… ”My Lord and I” #456 Benediction……………………….………………………..….Barrington Brennen Choral Benediction…………………………………..………..Blessing of Aaron

Floral Department: Are you celebrating a birthday, anniversary,

promotion or just feel like beautifying the church? If so, why not show your

appreciation to God by giving a floral arrangement or live plant to enrich the

sanctuary. May God continue to bless each one as you contemplate giving.

Interested persons can contact Sisters Avril Sullivan at telephone #323-7734,

or Lathera Knowles.

TEN THINGS YOUNG PEOPLE CAN DO FOR GOD OBEY THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST: Christ commands us to believe in

Him (John 8:24), to repent of our sins (Acts 2:38), to confess His name (Matthew 10:32-33).

KEEP THYSELF PURE (I Timothy 5:22): If you like a real challenge, the challenge of conquering our own will is life's greatest, for sin is easy. Besides the personal satisfaction that moral purity brings, it brings also the blessings of God (Matthew 5:8).

BUILD A CHRISTIAN PERSONALITY: "For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul"' (Matthew 16:26).

LEAD OTHERS TO CHRIST: Christ has commanded His disciples to take the gospel to everyone. You can be a soul-winner. And nothing enlarges one's faith and spiritual capacity like teaching the lost.

GET A CHRISTIAN EDUCATION: You can get a Christian education if you really want to.

PREPARE YOURSELF FOR A DECENT PROFESSION: (I Thessalonians 4:11,12). The Christian life is not that of a parasites but one of industry and service.

BUILD A CHRISTIAN HOME: Next to obeying the gospel of Christ, the greatest favor you will ever do yourself is to build a Christian home. When you marry, MARRY A CHRISTIAN.

PREPARE FOR CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP: The church needs every competent leader and teacher that it can get

ENCOURAGE AND HELP OTHERS: Everyone bears a burden. (Galatians 6:2).

BE FAITHFUL THROUGHOUT YOUR LIFE: Read Revelations 2:10, 2 Timothy 3:12

high odor.

Sunset Tonight – 7:33 p.m. - Sunset next Friday – 7:35 p.m.

Food Barrel. Members are encouraged to bring nonperishable food items each week to assist in our ministry to persons in the church and community who are in need.

Samaritan's Purse. As you plan your giving please remember to give to the Samaritan’s Purse. A special note of thanks is extended to all those persons who have supported and continue to the Samaritan's Purse. May God continue to bless you always!

Birthday/Anniversary Greetings –MARCH Happy 9th Birthday to Dooleain Francois Happy 6th, Birthday to Ava Bryan HAPPY BIRTHDAY/ANNIVERSARY to all who celebrated this past week.

May God continue to bless you all as you celebrate another milestone. If you would like your name or the name of a family member added to

this page, please contact the church secretary.

Prayer Request: If you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if you had any comfort from His love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, please continue to pray for and visit our sick and shut in members.

SICK AND AT-HOME MEMBERS: Hester Kerr, Nyoka Collie, Dorothy Clare, Dorothy Holbert, Victoria

Lawrence, Lelox Smith, D’Soragi Pitter-Hanna, grandson of Gloria Pitter;

Mary Butler, Cameron Street; Stanley Fernander & Gertrude Fernander,

Dorothy Clare, Louise Beatrice Johnson Pat’s Nursing Home, Soldier

Road, Leila King, Hiram Munroe, husband of Aretha Munroe;

Cedric Fieldd; Cutel Symmonett out of the hospital

Daily Family Prayers: Monday 20th - Harold & Carol Dorsett & Family Tuesday 21th - Perry & Genetta Ferguson& Family Wednesday 22th - Maxwell & Linda Hepburn & Family Thursday 23th -Carmetta Humes & Family Friday 24th - Shantell Humes & Family

Please submit your names to Anniemae Armbrister

Wow! It’s Sabbath again! Happy Sabbath to everyone. I praise God for another day of worship, rest, and praise. May you be specially inspired by the music and spoke word. If you are visiting for the first time and want to make Grant’s Town you home church, kindly let us know. If you would like to know more how to live a godly Christian life please indicate on the welcome card and we will happy to minister to

you. Sabbath is a day of spiritual and physical rest. Yes, I encourage everyone to take the time to have a nap, siesta, power nap, and a long nap, whatever is needed for you. This will rejuvenate you to perform you tasks better. Don’t forget the raisin contest. This is a serious contest for everyone, even those over age 20. There is a spiritual lesson in this activity. Bring your sun-ripened raisins to the pastor on a Sabbath day. Go to www.soencouragement.org/gt to find out how to make raisins. The first to bring a homemade, sun-ripened raisin to the pastor on a Sabbath day will receive a prize. Remember you can participate during the sermon by using a text

messenger, WhatsApp, etc. The pastor is inviting persons with smart phones or iPads to bring them to church only for participating in the service. Hence, he is inviting individuals to send a message to him live while he is speaking. He will have his cell phone on. It could be

a question or comment that he can read and respond to with identifying the person. The first person I received a message from via 477 4002 on WhatsApp or Text message will be awarded. Let us keep alert if church at all times. We do have a winder from last week. Happy Sabbath!

Announcements & Family Matters

IN A NUTSHELL TO REMEMBER: Health Impact at Wilson Park, 4:00 pm Prayer Band Meeting, 6:00 a.m. Sunday Pathfinders Club, 9:30 am, Sunday

Monday, 7:00 pm, Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal Tuesday, Soup Kitchen, 11:13-1:00 p.m.

Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. , Prayer Meeting and “Biblical Spirituality Series” Part 5

Thursday, 7:00 pm, Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal Friday, 7:00 pm, Youth Choir Rehearsal Sunday, April 26, 2015, Funeral for Galetha Gibson at 1 p.m. Sunday, May 3, 2015, Cleanup day at the church.

SABBATH SPEAKERS: Sabbath, April 25: Barrington Brennen "Biblical Spirituality – Health & Dress Reform - Part 6 Sabbath, May 2: Barrington Brennen Biblical Spirituality-- Shocking last days Sabbath, May 9: Mother’s Day CLEAN UP WORK DAY MAY 3: There will be a giant work/cleanup day of the church on Sunday, May 3, 2015, from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. Every deacon, deaconess, elder, church officer, and church member are asked to participate. The entire church will be thoroughly cleaned. Debris will be removed and discarded. Every room will be cleaned. Windows will be washed, etc. Come in your modest working clothes. If you have, bring working gloves and face masks. We need everyone to come and participate. PASTOR’S OFFICE HOURS: Tuesday morning from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Persons wishing see the pastor kindly call 327 1980, 477 4002 or the church office at 323 6326 or email barringtonbrennen@gmail.com Walk in visits are possible but note that someone might be with the pastor, hence appointments would be the wise thing to do. HEALTH & TEMPERANCE: All persons interested in the exercise program are asked to contact. Serkeitha Meadows. Grant’ Town exercise group meet on Ft. Charlotte every Tuesday at 6 pm. Join us!

SINGLES ADULT MINISTRY: (Male, Female, Divorced, Widowed) (Ages - 25 + YEARS): There will be a very important but brief meeting immediately following the divine worship today for ALL SINGLES.

CHURCH TELEHONE/PICTORIAL DIRECTORY: We have begun gathering data for the digital telephone and pictorial directory. Make sure to get the form to complete. There is one form her family unit. A single adult age 21 and older is also a single family unit. The date also will also include talent, occupation, and skills, date of birth, etc. Note that dates of birth will not in the directory. That will be kept confidential. At a time to be announced you will be asked to come to take a photo for the directory.

SPIRITUAL GUARDIANS NEEDED: The pastor and Personal Ministries department is seeking for 50 Spiritual Guardians. These are persons who will befriend, nurture and guide a newly baptized member from the instant her or she is baptized and for the next 12 months. (One person per guardian). We encourage non-officer members to be a part of this. There is no need for a special skill of giving Bible study. All is needed is a humble, willing heart and a passion for others. Please give your name to Tyrone Paul or the pastor.

EDUCATION TIPS: Lo, children are a heritage of the Lord… Psalm 127:3 Character building is the most important work ever entrusted to human beings; and never before was its diligent study so important as now. Never was any previous generation called to meet issues so momentous; never before were young men and young women confronted by perils so great as confront them today. Pg. 225 Education by Ellen G. White TO GLADDEN THE HEART: An elderly lady was well known for her faith and for

her boldness and talking about it. She would stand on her front porch and

shout, "Praise the Lord!" Next door to her lived an atheist who would get so

angry at her proclamations he would shout, "There ain't no Lord!!" Hard

times set in on the elderly lady and she prayed for God to send her some assistance.

She stood on her porch and shouted, "Praise the Lord!! God, I need FOOD!! I am

having a hard time. Please, Lord, send me some groceries!!" The next morning, the

lady went out on her porch and saw a large bag of groceries and shouted, "Praise the

Lord!!" The neighbor jumped from behind a bush and said, "Ha Ha!! I told you there

was no Lord. I bought those groceries. God didn't." The lady started jumping up and

down and clapping her hands and saying, "PRAISE THE LORD!!! He not only sent

me groceries, but He made the devil pay for them!!"

“Let’s make the gospel attractive”