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

O CoO C

“The Church that knows no Barrier…

Working Together for a Glorious Tomorrow”

Grant’s Town Seventh-day Adventist Church

HATS offTO YOU

FATHERSLike as a father pitieth his children,

so the LORD pitieth them that fear him. Psalm 103:13

Sabbath June 27, 2015

Divine Worship at 8:00 a.m.

Hymns “All the Way My Savior Leads Me” #516 “Day by Day” #532 1st & 3rd Welcome …………………………………………………………..………...Julie Davis Announcements Tribute to Fathers……………………………………………..……Shena Johnson Call to Worship………………………………………..……….Antoinette Darling

Based on Isaiah 63

I will tell of the Lord’s unfailing love. I will praise God for all that he has done—

His great goodness to his people, and his many acts of faithful love.

For he is our Father, our Redeemer from ages past.

“We Are Standing on Holy Ground”…………….……………..Congregation Invocation………………………………………………….Barrington H. Brennen

Hymn ………………………..…... “Children of the Heavenly Father” #101

Prayer for the People…….…….…...……….....…............................ Violet Rolle

Tithes & Offering…………………………………………..….…..Demartio Green

Scripture……………………………………………………………….Shena Johnson

Matthew 23:37-39

Song of Meditation……………..………………………...Kirkwood Thompson

Sermon……………………………..……………….….Barrington H. Brennen

“Our Father’s Love”

Hymn of Commitment………………….……“Great is Thy Faithfulness” #100

Benediction……………………………..…………………..……….Demartio Green

“Let us 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…………………………….………………….……Linda Hepburn

Opening Remarks/Welcome ……………………..………….…Alvern McCoy

Mission Emphasis……………………………..……………….….…Ricarra Miller

Prayer for the Lesson …………………………………..……..…Linda Hepburn

Lesson Review

Adults & Collegiate: “Crucified and Risen”

Cornerstone Connection: “Drama in the Desert”

13TH SABBATH PROGRAM

Cradle Roll * Kindergarten * Primary * Junior

Closing Remarks……………………………………………….…Alvern McCoy

Divine Worship at 11:00 a.m.

Praise In Worship

Introit………...……………………………………………………………Congregation

Welcome………………………………………………..…...….Valencia Fernander

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

Call to Worship………………..…………………………...…….…... Olivia Culmer Based on Isaiah 63

I will tell of the Lord’s unfailing love. I will praise God for all that he has done—

His great goodness to his people, and his many acts of faithful love.

For he is our Father, our Redeemer from ages past.

Family of God…………………………..……………………………....Congregation

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

Remain standing to sing the hymn

Hymn…………………….………“Children of the Heavenly Father” #101 Prayer for the People………………………………….….Joycelyn Armbrister

“Open Our Eyes Lord”

Special Music………………………..……….……….…Mother Louise Johnson

Tithes and Offerings………………………………..…………..Adena Anderson

Special Music……………………………………………………………..Youth Choir

Tribute to Fathers ……………. Anniemae Armbrister/Children’s Dept.

Scripture………………………..… Matthew 23:37-39……………..…..….Edith Roach

Special Music ……………………………………………………………Youth Choir

Sermon…………………………………………..…….…. Barrington Brennen ““Our Father’s Love”

Hymn of Commitment……………..……….. “Great Is They Faithfulness” #100 Benediction……………………….……………….…………..Barrington Brennen Choral Benediction…………………………………………………....…..……..Choir

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.

FACTS ABOUT FATHERS

The following is from a June 2015 online article by writer Kristine Fellizar

entitled “15 Fascinating Facts About Fathers, According To Science, Because

You May Be More Like Your Dad Than You Thought” I selected a eleven of

the facts you will find interesting.

1. We’re more like our dads — genetically speaking.

2. What to expect when you’re expecting: hormone changes! for both

moms and dads

3. Dads need to seriously work on their baby talk

4. Dads, too, feel guilty when they leave their kids

5. Dads need to work on their fair share of housework

6. Dads who do more chores have daughters with high aspirations

7. The struggle is real for new dads, too

8. You can thank all that time spent with dad for your lack of STDs in

college

9. Fathers who actively raise their children make smarter and better

behaved children

10. Dads who play with their children help them develop better

11. Dads who spend more time with their kids are happier overall

Sunset Tonight – 8:03 p.m. - Sunset next Friday – 8:03 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 support the Samaritan's Purse. May God continue to bless you always! BIRTHDAY/ANNIVERSARY GREETINGS –JUNE: Happy 75th Birthday to Vernice Paul, Happy 16th Birthday to Rashad Armbrister & Leante` Lloyd 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 REQUESTS: 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, Stanley & Gertrude Fernander, Louise Beatrice Johnson Pat’s Nursing Home, Soldier Road, Leila King, Beulah Dean Hiram Munroe, husband of Aretha Munroe; Fredrick & Rose Kemp, Parents of Jimmy Bowe

Terrance “Scottie” Wilkinson, Pamela Bethel, Basil Johnson, Drucilla Newbold, Delbert Neilly DAILY FAMILY PRAYERS: Monday 29th - Dino & Lesleyanne Markland & Family Tuesday 30th - Samuel & Nethalie Markland & Family Wednesday 1st - Ettamae McKenzie & Family Thursday 2nd - Stephen & Serkeitha Meadows & Family Friday 3rd - Magdalene Meadows & Family

Happy Sabbath!

Welcome home and Happy Father’s Day. Welcome to everyone on this beautiful Sabbath day. Last Sabbath we were at the Camp Meeting at Hillview Church. Today we are back home. We are honoring our fathers today. A warm happy Father’s Day to all of our fathers. If you are visiting for the first time and would like Bible study, a visit or

special prayers, kindly let us know. You can fill out the “Visitor’s Card” and place it in offering plate or give it to an usher. What is a father’s love really like? Even when a father expresses tenderness and consistent parenting care toward his children, it is usually described in "mothering terms." This is noted by the common title of two well-known books, one by a Jamaican author and the other by an American. The common title is "My Father who Mothered Me." The books tell the story of men who grew up with their fathers alone after the death of their mothers. The stories graphically share the tenderness, patience, caring, and nurturing of their loving fathers. Why do we think of loving fatherhood in mothering terms? Is it because we attribute tenderness and affectionate actions to being feminine rather than just being loving? Obviously, fathers do not have breasts. Fathers are not made with the extra soft cushion of fat under the skin like mothers have. Nevertheless, fathers do have other body parts mothers have. They have arms, legs, eyes, lips, and ears that all are needed for the act of loving. Fathers also have brains that, according to research, have the same ability as mothers have to think, feel pain, laugh, and cry. Fathers and mothers may process information differently, but there are no biological reasons that can explain why a father’s love cannot be as intense and meaningful as a mother’s love. . . But we must remember that these factors can, at the most, influence how we love but not "dictate" to us. In simple terms, even a father has a choice of how to love. He can refuse to submit to societal norms and go beyond tradition to make a difference in his own family.

Announcements & Family Matters

IN A NUTSHELL TO REMEMBER:

Bible Class at 5 p.m. Special Adventist Youth Hour, 6:00 Father’s Day Boat Cruise tonight. Be on time. Prayer Band Meeting, 6:00 a.m. Sunday

Monday, 7:00 pm, Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal Tuesday, Soup Kitchen, 11:30am-1:00 p.m.

Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. , Prayer Meeting with Christopher Stewart Thursday, 7:00 pm, Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal Friday, 7:00 pm, Youth Choir Rehearsal

SABBATH SPEAKERS:

Sabbath, July 4: Barrington Brennen, GC Session Sabbath, July 11: Barrington Brennen, GC Session Sabbath, July 18: Barrington Brennen “The Sermon on the

Mount” Part 1 Sabbath, July 25: Pastor Leonard Johnson “Spirit of Prophecy” Sabbath, August 1: Keith Bryan, Jr., Ministerial student, NCU Sabbath, August 8: Barrington Brennen, The Sermon on the

Mount” Part 2

GENERAL CONFERENCE SESSION: July 2-11, 2015 with be the 60th General Conference Session. It will be held in a giant stadium and convention center in San Antonio, Texas, USA. Literally thousands of Adventists from 215 countries around the world will be traveling there this week. This event is really the business session of the world Adventist Church. The business includes the election of General Conference officers including Division officers, changes to the Church Manual, grammatical or slight wording adjustments to the 28 Fundamental Beliefs, and much more. See GC2015 Bulletin Insert today prepared by the pastor. SUMMER ACTIVITIES: Demartio Green, NCU ministerial student, is now engaged in summer employment at the church. He will be assisting the pastor and participating in Bible Work, church events, etc. Obed Datus, an elected local elder, will be ordained as a local elder on Sabbath, July 18, 2015. There will also be ordination of deacons.

FOCUS ON EDUCATION: The Bible states in Proverbs 20:7 (NKJV), "The righteous man walks in his integrity; His children are blessed after him”. Fathers, set examples of integrity by:

reading and meditating on God's Word on a daily basis

teaching your children Christian values that allow them to

distinguish right from wrong

surrounding yourself with individuals who are good

Christian friends and a good influence on you

praying daily with your family

These healthy habits are the fertile soil for faith to be nurtured and passed on to the next generation.

All students who are graduating this year – primary school, high school, college and university – are asked to submit their names to Sis. Lillian Forbes, Education Secretary at the earliest opportunity.

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY Vacation Bible School, July 20- July 31, 2015 Theme; Destination Paradise Persons interested in assisting with Vacation Bible School can contact: Cherry Nesbitt, Lillian Forbes, or Veronica Neymour.

Vacation Bible School planning meeting will be held today at 5:00pm, for the following persons: Lillian Forbes, Veronica Neymour, Angela Wilkinson, Genetta Ferguson, Cherry Nesbitt, Yasmin Mckenzie, Mykel Mackey. FATHER’S DAY BOAT CRUISE “Hat’s off to Father’s” Boat Cruise – TONIGHT, June 27, 2015 “THE TOTAL PACKAGE” CRUISE VESSEL leaves from Prince George Wharf at 8:15pm. PLEASE BE ON TIME. GET YOUR TICKETS NOW! See Anniemae Armbrister/and WM Committee for further details.

CONDOLENCES are extended to Percy Miller and family on the loss of his wife Rosetta Miller who died on Thursday afternoon in Texas hospital after having a massive brain aneurism. Let us remember to keep the

family in prayer.

Announcements Contd. June 24, 2015 HEALTH & TEMPERANCE MINISTRY Graduation for the “I Want to Live Healthy” participants will be held at the Berea Seventh-day Adventist Church this afternoon at 5:00 p.m. All persons who have followed the I WANT TO LIVE HEALTHY PROMOTION and have submitted your names to Serkeitha Meadows are asked to be there to receive your certificate. If you didn’t get your T-Shirt, you are asked to wear a white top and a dark bottom. CONDOLENCES to Wilton & Victoria Lawrence and family on the loss of Victoria’s father, Hezekiah Johnson a member of Macedonia SDA church in South Andros. Funeral service will be held tomorrow morning at 10:30am here at the church. THANK YOU Sis. Drucilla Newbold extends sincere thanks to the Grants Town church family for your thoughts and prayers and visits during her recent stay in hospital. She is now at home and requests your continued prayers and she recuperates. COMMUNITY SERVICE DEPARTMENT will be visiting Sandilands Hospital tomorrow morning. Transportation leaves the church at 10:30am for all interested persons.