Pastoral Team Barrington H. Brennen, Servant

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

Email: barringtonbrennen@gmail.com

M ichael 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

“The Church that knows no Barrier…

Working Together for a Glorious Tomorrow”

Grant’s Town Seventh-day Adventist Church

Happy 42nd Independence

Bahamas

Sabbath, July 11th, 2015

Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord, The people whom He has chosen for His own inheritance

Psalm 33:12

Divine Worship at 8:00 a.m.

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

Welcome……………………………………………..…..…...Victoria Jean-Jacques

Parade of Flags……………………………………………………………Pathfinders

Announcements……………..…….……...…………….……........................................

Call to Worship…………………………………….…………....Elder Obed Datus

The Pledge of Allegiance………………………………………….. Congregation I pledge my allegiance to the flag and to

the Commonwealth of The Bahamas

For which it stands, One people united in love and service.

National Song……………………………………“God Bless Our Sunny Clime” Invocation……………………………………………………..Barrington Brennen

Remain standing for the National Anthem

National Anthem……………………….………………“Lift Up Your Head” Prayer for the People…………………………...Elder Derrington Rahming

“Open Our Eyes Lord”

Tithes and Offerings………………………………..…………Elder Bruno Barr

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

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

“The Serious Points” Hymn of Commitment………………………..……….. “We Have This Hope” #214 Benediction……………………….……………….…………..Barrington Brennen Choral Benediction…………………………………………………....…..……..Choir

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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………………………………………………..Antoinette Darling

Opening Remarks/Welcome ……………..…………..Elder Cyril McMillan

Mission Emphasis……………………………..…………….…Elder Obed Datus

Prayer for the Lesson …………………………………..…Antoinette Darling

Lesson Review

Adults & Collegiate: “The First Missionary”

Cornerstone Connection: “Greed the Bottomless Pit”

Personal Ministries

Unit Interaction

Special Music……………………..………………………Kirkwood Thompson

Closing Remarks……………………………………….…Elder Cyril McMillan

Divine Worship at 11:00 a.m.

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

Welcome…………………………………………………………...…Ashanti Flowers

Parade of Flags…………………………………………………………..Pathfinders

Announcements……………..…….……...…….………….…....Darlene Edwards

Call to Worship………………..…………………………...…………….Aaron Rolle

The Pledge of Allegiance…………………………………………. Congregation I Pledge my allegiance to the flag and to

the Commonwealth of The Bahamas

For which it stands, One people united in love and service.

National Song …………………………………...“God Bless Our Sunny Clime” Invocation……………………………………………………..Barrington Brennen

Remain standing for the National Anthem

National Anthem……………………….………………“Lift Up Your Head” Prayer for the People…………………………………..…Elder Jerome Mingo

“Open Our Eyes Lord”

Tithes and Offerings…………………………………………..Elder Obed Datus

Children’s Story……………………………………………..………………Olinthea Albury

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

Let’s Go Live to General Conference Session In Worship

Live from San Antonio Texas for 25 minutes Sermon………………………………………..……….…. Barrington Brennen

“The Serious Points” Hymn of Commitment………………………..……….. “We Have This Hope” #214 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.

THE NATIONAL SONG

God Bless Our Sunny Clime Music by Timothy Gibson and Clement Bethel

Words by Philip Rahming

God Bless our sunny clime, spur us to height sublime.

To keep men free, let brothers, sisters stand

Firm, trusting hand in hand, throughout Bahamaland

One brotherhood, one brotherhood.

Let gratefulness ascend, courageous deeds extend

From isle to isle. Long let us treasure peace,

So may our lives increase, our prayers never cease.

Let freedom ring! Let freedom ring!

The long, long night has passed, the morning breaks at last,

From shore to shore, sunrise with golden gleam

Sons n' daughters, share the dream, for one working team

One brotherhood, one brotherhood.

Not for this time nor for this chosen few alone

We pledge ourselves. Live loyal to our God.

Love country, friend and foe, oh help us by thy might!

Great God our King! Great God our King!

Sunset Tonight – 8:03 p.m. - Sunset next Friday – 8:02 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 –JULY: Happy 12th, Birthday to Allana Benjamin, 8th Rickia Smith Happy Birthday to Bro. Jackson Jacques, Happy 29th, Anniversary to Perry & Janetta Ferguson Happy10th Anniversary to Bro. & Sis. Jackson Jacques Happy 17th, Anniversary to Maxwell & Linda Hepburn (July 10th) 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 - Home Hiram Munroe, husband of Aretha Munroe; Fredrick & Rose Kemp, Parents of Jimmy Bowe Terrance “Scottie” Wilkinson, Pamela Bethel, Basil Johnson, Home

Drucilla Newbold, Home, Delbert Neilly - Home,

DAILY FAMILY PRAYERS: Monday 13th - Adrian Outten & Family Tuesday 14th - Ellamae Neilly & Family Wednesday 15th - Vernice Paul & Family Thursday 16th - Tyrone & Ingrid Paul & Family Friday 17th - Elvardo & Erioka Perpall & Family

Happy Sabbath!

Happy Sabbath! Happy national anniversery. Today we celebrate the Sabbath day. We also recognize our 42nd Independence. Note also that today is the last day for the GC Session Thousands of our members have travelled to San Antonio, Texas, USA, for the 60th General Conference Session of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Once more today we

will we want about thirty minutes live from San Antonio, Texas. The Divine Service begins in San Antonio begins at 11:30 a.m. our time. I will preach a short sermon for today at 12:00 noon. If you are visiting for the first time and would like Bible study, a visit or special prayers, kindly let know. You can fill out the “Visitor’s Card” and place in offering plate or give to an usher. ELECTION RESULTS OF GC2015 President of the GC: Ted Wilson Secretary: G.T. Ng Treasurer: Juan Prestol-Puesán Family Ministries: Willie and Elaine Oliver President of Inter-America: Isreal Leito President of North American: Dan Jackson To get a full list go to www.adventistreview.org

Announcements & Family Matters IN A NUTSHELL TO REMEMBER:

Bible Class at 5 p.m. Special Adventist Youth Hour, 6:00 Sunday, 12 noon, Funeral for Leroy Glass. Interment at Old Train

Cemetery

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

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

SABBATH SPEAKERS:

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

FUNERAL: Leroy Alfred Glass, age 92, will be buried on Sunday, July 12, 2015 at 1 p.m. The internment will be at Old Trail Cemetery. Mortician is Clarke’s Funeral Home, Harrold Road.

Roceta Miller funeral will be here at Good News SDA Church in Flamingo Gardens on Sunday, July 19 at 10 AM PERSONAL MINISTRIES AND SABBATH SCHOOL COUNCIL TO MEET WITH THE PASTOR: Today at 6 p.m. the Personal Ministries counsel and Sabbath School leaders are asked to meet with the pastor today in his office. They are Tyron Paul, Benjamin Strachan, Christopher Stewart, Chanderler Forbes, Antoinette Darling, Wilfred Belizaire, Sheldon Cartwright, Jerome Mingo, Peter Galanus, Cynthia Johnson, Cyril McMillan, Keith Cleare,

FOCUS ON EDUCATION: THE PURPOSE-DRIVEN LIFE

God planned everything and everyone. Therefore, every human has a

divine purpose. God shaped each one of us at birth and gave us a

purpose He wants us to fulfil on this earth. Whenever God gives us an

assignment, He always equips us with what we need to accomplish it

– SHAPE.

*S Spiritual gifts

H Heart

A Abilities (Natural talents)

P Personality

E Experiences

If individuals can discover their SHAPE and begin using it to serve

God, they will learn more about themselves and get a better idea

about what God has planned for them in the future.

“For we are God’s workmanship created in Christ Jesus to do good

works, which God prepared us to do.” Ephesians 2:10 NIV

* Rick Warren, the Purpose-driven Life pp 236

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.

BABY DEDICATION will be held on Sabbath July 25th. Any babies to be prayed for at that time, please contact Pastor Brennen. CHILDREN’S MINISTRY Vacation Bible school July 20- July 31, 2015 Theme; Destination Paradise Anyone interested in assisting with vacation Bible school can contact, Cherry Nesbitt, Lillian Forbes, Veronica Neymour Vacation Bible School Registration will be held on Sunday, July 19th, beginning at 1 pm