sunday, april 22, 2018
SUNDAY, APRIL 22, 2018
#BethanyBklyn #RevCallahanSaid #WomensConvocation #It’sOurTime!
OUR KNOWN SICK AND SHUT-IN MEMBERS “I was sick and ye visited me…” Matthew 25:36 Beloved,
Words matter. When put together in a meaningful manner, words create a sentence. Sentences, when willingly exchanged between two or more people, can become a conversation. A conversation can lead to change. Conversations ordained by God cause a change that helps both the individuals in dialogue, and crystallizes a kairos moment. Those kairos moments can be the genesis of the manifestations of a movement that help build a people and extend the Lords’ kingdom. Through Sisters in Conversation, women’s convocation has proven this and their self-determined theme “It’s our time.” Their theme was inspired by a conversation ending in Esther 4:14: “For if you remain silent at this time, relief and deliverance for the Jews will arise from another place, but you and your father’s family will perish. And who knows but that you have come to your royal position for such a time as this?” Here at Bethany the voices of women are no longer silenced, reduced or ignored. Rather there is a growing, ground swelling response to the affirmation of women’s leading participation in the empowering vision of God. In a duet, Annie Lennox and Aretha Franklin sang, “Sisters are doing it for themselves.” By God’s grace, the women of Bethany are doing it for themselves and everyone else. Whether it was the delightful brunch on Saturday, or the dynamic preaching today from Rev. Dr. Leslie Callahan, excellence has been the order of the day. Finally, I congratulate Sister Cheryl Lacey as Women’s Ministry Facilitator and her team for their work on this event. Prayerfully, I hope this has planted seeds for the manifestation of our Women’s Ministry. Seminary taught me that theology and ministry are done best when we put voices into conversation. Because your voice matters, now all we need is yours. Let’s keep the conversation going. It’s time. With a Shepherd’s Love,
Pastor Lacey
Mrs. Annie Anderson – Brooklyn Gardens Nursing & Rehab Ctr. – 835 Herkimer St. – Rm. 337 – 11233 Mrs. Erma Billue – 1417 Prospect Pl – Apt. B10 – 11213 Ms. Sylvia Blount – 8927 Happiness Rd. – Harrisburg, NC 28075 Ms. Barbara Bowers – 1509 Remsen Ave. – 11236 Mrs. Gloria Brown – Center for Nursing & Rehab. (CNR) – 727 Classon Ave. – Rm. 415 – 11238 Ms. Josephine Brooks – Amber Court of Brooklyn – 650 E. 104th St. – Rm. – 410 -11236 Mr. William Campbell
Mrs. Edith L. Carson – 3515 Caine Drive – Naperville, IL – 60564 Mrs. Irene Davis – 984 Troy Ave. – 11203 Mrs. Mary Davis – Jennings Hall Assisted Living - 260 Powers St. – Apt. 1C – 11211 Mrs. Wilma Ector – 478 MacDonough St. – 11233 Mr. Willie Edmond – 324 East 4th St. – 11218 Ms. Rita Frazier – 170 Decatur St. - #3B – 11233 Mrs. Ella Gardner – Queens/Nassau Nursing & Rehab – 520 Beach 19th St. – Rm. 204B – Far Rkwy, NY 11691 Ms. Thelma Harris – 170 Decatur St. – Apt. 3A – 11233 Mr. Kenneth Hazell – 258 East 45th St. – 11203 Deacon James Henry – Horizon Care Center – 64-11 Beach Channel Drive – Rm. 427B – Arverne, NY – 11692 Mrs. Jean Jackson – 19 East 58th St. – 11203 Ms. Mabel Jenkins – 33-35 Saratoga Ave. – Apt. 7H –11233 Mrs. Girlene Johnson-Downing – 427 Quincy Street –11221 Mrs. Theresa Kilkenny – 4823 Snyder Ave. – 11203 Mrs. Bernice Lanes – 225-12 114th Rd. – Cambria Heights, NY – 11411 Mrs. Chantal Lee – 633 Decatur St. – 11233 Deacon Joseph Mariner – Center for Nursing & Rehab. (CNR) – 727 Classon Ave. – Rm. 442 – 11238 Trustee Clarence McDonald – Center for Nursing & Rehab. (CNR) – 727 Classon Ave. – Rm. 537A – 11238 Rev. Dr. Thomas McKellar – Kingsbrook Jewish Med. Ctr. – 585 Schenectady Ave. – 7th Floor – 11203
Mrs. Mona McLaughlin – 1130 Parkwood Drive – #1 – Salina, KS – 67401 Mrs. Hermilita Neblett – Kingsbrook Jewish Med. Ctr. – 585 Schenectady Ave. – Rm. 225 – 11203 Mr. Robert Nivens – Hopkins Nursing Home – 155 Dean St. – Rm. 318 – 11217-2213 Mr. Herbert Oestricher – 1720 Bedford Ave., #C 11D – 11225 Ms. Mildred Peoples – 653 East 53rd Street – 11203 Rev. Dr. Jasper E. Peyton – 508 Fourqurean Lane – Richmond, VA – 23222 Deaconess Fannie Porter – 953 St. Johns Pl -11213 Mr. Lee Riddick – Regeis Care Center – 3200 Baychester Ave. – Rm. 484A – Bronx, NY – 10475 Mrs. Josephine Robinson – 1379 East 52nd St. – 11234 Mrs. Dorothy Rudisel – 1305 Delmar Loop – #4D –11239
Mrs. Mozelle Seabrook – Crown Heights Ctr. for Nursing & Rehab. – 810 St. Marks Ave. – Rm. W218 –11213 Mrs. Annie Smith – Brookhaven Rehabilitation Center – 250 Beach 17th St. – Far Rockaway, NY – 11691
Ms. Levon Twitty – 495 Sterling Pl. – #2B – 11238 Ms. Doris Williams – Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation (CNR) – 727 Classon Ave. – Rm. 543A – 11238 Mrs. Mary Williams – 1658 St. Johns Place – Apt. 2C – 11233
(Please notify the Church Office when there is a change in status.)
Sunday, April 22, 2018 78TH ANNUAL WOMEN’S DAY “For if you remain silent at this time, relief and deliverance for the Jews will arise from another place, but you and your father’s family will perish. And who knows but that you have come to your royal position for such a time as this?” Esther 4:14
SISTER CHERYL LACEY – WOMEN’S MINISTRY FACILITATOR
WELCOME! WELCOME! WELCOME! TO OUR GUEST CELEBRANT REVEREND DR. LESLIE D. CALLAHAN
PASTOR, ST. PAUL’S BAPTIST CHURCH, PHILADELPHIA, PA
MARK YOUR CALENDAR ONE SERVICE ONLY ~ 10:45 A.M.
GUEST CELEBRANT ~ REVEREND ALFRED SHARPTON NATIONAL ACTION NETWORK (N.A.N.) ~ NEW YORK, NEW YORK
T HE B E T H AN Y H O U R SUNDAYS – 8:00 P.M. – 8:30 P.M. (ET) CABLEVISION Channel 67
RCN Channel 82
VERIZON Channel 42
WEEKLY SCHEDULE TUES. – FRI.
9:30 A.M. – 4:30 P.M.
SUNDAY MONDAY
9:45 A.M. 6:30 P.M. 6:30 P.M. 5:00 P.M. 6:00 P.M. 7:15 P.M. 10:30 A.M. 12 NOON 7:00 P.M. 6:00 P.M. 7:15 P.M. 7:00 P.M.
TUESDAY TUESDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY FRIDAY
PRAISE & WORSHIP **THE CALL TO WORSHIP Let us arise and worship our eternal Lord. Hallelujah, we recognize it is our time to call upon the name of the Lord. Praise the Lord for giving us the power to raise our royal voices. We thank the Lord for allowing us to come into position for such a time as this. Blessed be the Name of the Lord. **THE EVOCATION (In Unison) Sovereign God, we glorify you for this time in Your kingdom. We thank you for the powerfulness of our voices and actions. By your Spirit, may our conversations, prayers, praise and worship remove silence and bring about wholeness for all. In the name of your Son, Jesus Christ, we pray, Amen. **THE HYMN OF PRAISE – 27 –….........................................................................Blessed Assurance **MORNING SCRIPTURE………………………..……………………………………….…Esther 4:12 -14 **CHORAL CALL TO PRAYER & RESPONSE…....................Dwell In The House/Better Is One Day
*** SELECTION……..…...….……..…….......................................................Women of Worship Chorale **RECOGNITION OF VISITORS (Fellowship Time) ***
BROADCAST MINISTRY SPECTRUM Channel 34
7:45 A.M. & 10:45 A.M.
**MORNING PRAYER
SUNDAY, MAY 6, 2017 ~ AFRICA DAY
BCAT–TV Channel 67
THE ORDER OF WORSHIP
CHURCH OFFICE SUNDAYS – 9:30 A.M. – 10:00 A.M. HOURS 1:00 P.M. – 1:30 P.M. SUNDAY SCHOOL NEW MEMBERS’ CLASS GIRL SCOUT MEETING (EVERY OTHER WEEK) CUB & BOY SCOUT MEETINGS BETHANY VOICES OF VICTORY YOUTH CHOIR REHEARSAL THE KINGSMEN REHEARSAL BETHANY CHOIR REHEARSAL MORNING BIBLE STUDY W.O.W. (WORSHIP ON WEDNESDAY) W.O.W. (WORSHIP ON WEDNESDAY) MANIFEST PRAISE REHEARSAL REMNANT PRAISE REHEARSAL PRAYER MEETING YOUTH NIGHT
SERMONIC SELECTION………………………………………………......Women Of Worship Chorale THE SERMON.……………………………….................................REVEREND DR. LESLIE D.CALLAHAN PASTOR, ST. PAUL’S BAPTIST CHURCH, PHILADELPHIA, PA **ALTAR CALL WORSHIP IN GIVING – 536(539) –.…………………..........….………........All Things Come Of Thee JOYS & CONCERNS THE DOXOLOGY AND BENEDICTION **THE ORGAN POSTLUDE **CONGREGATION STANDING
***SEATING INTERVAL
MORNING SCRIPTURE Esther 4:12-14 (NIV)
S ERMON N OTES
12 When
Esther’s words were reported to Mordecai, 13 he sent back this answer: “Do not think that because you are in the king’s house you alone of all the Jews will escape. 14 For if you remain silent at this time, relief and deliverance for the Jews will arise from another place, but you and your father’s family will perish. And who knows but that you have come to your royal position for such a time as this?”
LITANY Today we celebrate the strength, power, passion, beauty, courage, and faith of women across this world. Made in the image and likeness of our Creator, God chose the woman to lead, support, nourish, and deliver divine glory to the earth. We praise God for the creation of woman. We celebrate women for following the Savior’s example of service. As vessels of life, sometimes they are often overlooked, choosing to relinquish their will, for the uplifting of others. We honor God for endowing the unselfish spirit of service into the heart of the woman. We give reverence to every woman, who like the thoughtful, mindful, and powerful women of scripture continue to defy odds, banish stereotypes, and serve in the face of oppression and tradition. We honor those who were and continue to be abused because of their very existence and call for their healing and liberty. We worship God for the memory our ancestors, mothers, and grandmothers. We celebrate the women of today for the sharing of their gifts, talents, and skills. We celebrate those who are required to be both the matriarch and the patriarch, and those who are strong enough to fight for all equality.
Choral Call to Prayer & Response DWELL IN THE HOUSE
BETTER IS ONE DAY
One thing have I desired of the Lord. One thing have I desired of the Lord. And that will I seek after. That will I seek after. That I may dwell in the house, dwell in the house. That I may dwell in the house, of the Lord.
Better is one day in Your courts Better is one day in Your house Better is one day in Your courts Than thousands elsewhere Better is one day in Your courts Better is one day in Your house Better is one day in Your courts Than thousands elsewhere
TO GIVE ONLINE: Text BethanyBC to 77977 or Go to TO GIVE ONLINE: Text BethanyBC to 77977 or Go to www.BethanyBklyn.org
MORNING SCRIPTURE Esther 4:12-14 (NIV)
S ERMON N OTES
12 When
Esther’s words were reported to Mordecai, 13 he sent back this answer: “Do not think that because you are in the king’s house you alone of all the Jews will escape. 14 For if you remain silent at this time, relief and deliverance for the Jews will arise from another place, but you and your father’s family will perish. And who knows but that you have come to your royal position for such a time as this?”
LITANY Today we celebrate the strength, power, passion, beauty, courage, and faith of women across this world. Made in the image and likeness of our Creator, God chose the woman to lead, support, nourish, and deliver divine glory to the earth. We praise God for the creation of woman. We celebrate women for following the Savior’s example of service. As vessels of life, sometimes they are often overlooked, choosing to relinquish their will, for the uplifting of others. We honor God for endowing the unselfish spirit of service into the heart of the woman. We give reverence to every woman, who like the thoughtful, mindful, and powerful women of scripture continue to defy odds, banish stereotypes, and serve in the face of oppression and tradition. We honor those who were and continue to be abused because of their very existence and call for their healing and liberty. We worship God for the memory our ancestors, mothers, and grandmothers. We celebrate the women of today for the sharing of their gifts, talents, and skills. We celebrate those who are required to be both the matriarch and the patriarch, and those who are strong enough to fight for all equality.
Choral Call to Prayer & Response DWELL IN THE HOUSE
BETTER IS ONE DAY
One thing have I desired of the Lord. One thing have I desired of the Lord. And that will I seek after. That will I seek after. That I may dwell in the house, dwell in the house. That I may dwell in the house, of the Lord.
Better is one day in Your courts Better is one day in Your house Better is one day in Your courts Than thousands elsewhere Better is one day in Your courts Better is one day in Your house Better is one day in Your courts Than thousands elsewhere
TO GIVE ONLINE: Text BethanyBC to 77977 or Go to TO GIVE ONLINE: Text BethanyBC to 77977 or Go to www.BethanyBklyn.org
Sunday, April 22, 2018 78TH ANNUAL WOMEN’S DAY “For if you remain silent at this time, relief and deliverance for the Jews will arise from another place, but you and your father’s family will perish. And who knows but that you have come to your royal position for such a time as this?” Esther 4:14
SISTER CHERYL LACEY – WOMEN’S MINISTRY FACILITATOR
WELCOME! WELCOME! WELCOME! TO OUR GUEST CELEBRANT REVEREND DR. LESLIE D. CALLAHAN
PASTOR, ST. PAUL’S BAPTIST CHURCH, PHILADELPHIA, PA
MARK YOUR CALENDAR ONE SERVICE ONLY ~ 10:45 A.M.
GUEST CELEBRANT ~ REVEREND ALFRED SHARPTON NATIONAL ACTION NETWORK (N.A.N.) ~ NEW YORK, NEW YORK
T HE B E T H AN Y H O U R SUNDAYS – 8:00 P.M. – 8:30 P.M. (ET) CABLEVISION Channel 67
RCN Channel 82
VERIZON Channel 42
WEEKLY SCHEDULE TUES. – FRI.
9:30 A.M. – 4:30 P.M.
SUNDAY MONDAY
9:45 A.M. 6:30 P.M. 6:30 P.M. 5:00 P.M. 6:00 P.M. 7:15 P.M. 10:30 A.M. 12 NOON 7:00 P.M. 6:00 P.M. 7:15 P.M. 7:00 P.M.
TUESDAY TUESDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY FRIDAY
PRAISE & WORSHIP **THE CALL TO WORSHIP Let us arise and worship our eternal Lord. Hallelujah, we recognize it is our time to call upon the name of the Lord. Praise the Lord for giving us the power to raise our royal voices. We thank the Lord for allowing us to come into position for such a time as this. Blessed be the Name of the Lord. **THE EVOCATION (In Unison) Sovereign God, we glorify you for this time in Your kingdom. We thank you for the powerfulness of our voices and actions. By your Spirit, may our conversations, prayers, praise and worship remove silence and bring about wholeness for all. In the name of your Son, Jesus Christ, we pray, Amen. **THE HYMN OF PRAISE – 27 –….........................................................................Blessed Assurance **MORNING SCRIPTURE………………………..……………………………………….…Esther 4:12 -14 **CHORAL CALL TO PRAYER & RESPONSE…....................Dwell In The House/Better Is One Day
*** SELECTION……..…...….……..…….......................................................Women of Worship Chorale **RECOGNITION OF VISITORS (Fellowship Time) ***
BROADCAST MINISTRY SPECTRUM Channel 34
7:45 A.M. & 10:45 A.M.
**MORNING PRAYER
SUNDAY, MAY 6, 2017 ~ AFRICA DAY
BCAT–TV Channel 67
THE ORDER OF WORSHIP
CHURCH OFFICE SUNDAYS – 9:30 A.M. – 10:00 A.M. HOURS 1:00 P.M. – 1:30 P.M. SUNDAY SCHOOL NEW MEMBERS’ CLASS GIRL SCOUT MEETING (EVERY OTHER WEEK) CUB & BOY SCOUT MEETINGS BETHANY VOICES OF VICTORY YOUTH CHOIR REHEARSAL THE KINGSMEN REHEARSAL BETHANY CHOIR REHEARSAL MORNING BIBLE STUDY W.O.W. (WORSHIP ON WEDNESDAY) W.O.W. (WORSHIP ON WEDNESDAY) MANIFEST PRAISE REHEARSAL REMNANT PRAISE REHEARSAL PRAYER MEETING YOUTH NIGHT
SERMONIC SELECTION………………………………………………......Women Of Worship Chorale THE SERMON.……………………………….................................REVEREND DR. LESLIE D.CALLAHAN PASTOR, ST. PAUL’S BAPTIST CHURCH, PHILADELPHIA, PA **ALTAR CALL WORSHIP IN GIVING – 536(539) –.…………………..........….………........All Things Come Of Thee JOYS & CONCERNS THE DOXOLOGY AND BENEDICTION **THE ORGAN POSTLUDE **CONGREGATION STANDING
***SEATING INTERVAL
OUR KNOWN SICK AND SHUT-IN MEMBERS “I was sick and ye visited me…” Matthew 25:36 Beloved,
Words matter. When put together in a meaningful manner, words create a sentence. Sentences, when willingly exchanged between two or more people, can become a conversation. A conversation can lead to change. Conversations ordained by God cause a change that helps both the individuals in dialogue, and crystallizes a kairos moment. Those kairos moments can be the genesis of the manifestations of a movement that help build a people and extend the Lords’ kingdom. Through Sisters in Conversation, women’s convocation has proven this and their self-determined theme “It’s our time.” Their theme was inspired by a conversation ending in Esther 4:14: “For if you remain silent at this time, relief and deliverance for the Jews will arise from another place, but you and your father’s family will perish. And who knows but that you have come to your royal position for such a time as this?” Here at Bethany the voices of women are no longer silenced, reduced or ignored. Rather there is a growing, ground swelling response to the affirmation of women’s leading participation in the empowering vision of God. In a duet, Annie Lennox and Aretha Franklin sang, “Sisters are doing it for themselves.” By God’s grace, the women of Bethany are doing it for themselves and everyone else. Whether it was the delightful brunch on Saturday, or the dynamic preaching today from Rev. Dr. Leslie Callahan, excellence has been the order of the day. Finally, I congratulate Sister Cheryl Lacey as Women’s Ministry Facilitator and her team for their work on this event. Prayerfully, I hope this has planted seeds for the manifestation of our Women’s Ministry. Seminary taught me that theology and ministry are done best when we put voices into conversation. Because your voice matters, now all we need is yours. Let’s keep the conversation going. It’s time. With a Shepherd’s Love,
Pastor Lacey
Mrs. Annie Anderson – Brooklyn Gardens Nursing & Rehab Ctr. – 835 Herkimer St. – Rm. 337 – 11233 Mrs. Erma Billue – 1417 Prospect Pl – Apt. B10 – 11213 Ms. Sylvia Blount – 8927 Happiness Rd. – Harrisburg, NC 28075 Ms. Barbara Bowers – 1509 Remsen Ave. – 11236 Mrs. Gloria Brown – Center for Nursing & Rehab. (CNR) – 727 Classon Ave. – Rm. 415 – 11238 Ms. Josephine Brooks – Amber Court of Brooklyn – 650 E. 104th St. – Rm. – 410 -11236 Mr. William Campbell
Mrs. Edith L. Carson – 3515 Caine Drive – Naperville, IL – 60564 Mrs. Irene Davis – 984 Troy Ave. – 11203 Mrs. Mary Davis – Jennings Hall Assisted Living - 260 Powers St. – Apt. 1C – 11211 Mrs. Wilma Ector – 478 MacDonough St. – 11233 Mr. Willie Edmond – 324 East 4th St. – 11218 Ms. Rita Frazier – 170 Decatur St. - #3B – 11233 Mrs. Ella Gardner – Queens/Nassau Nursing & Rehab – 520 Beach 19th St. – Rm. 204B – Far Rkwy, NY 11691 Ms. Thelma Harris – 170 Decatur St. – Apt. 3A – 11233 Mr. Kenneth Hazell – 258 East 45th St. – 11203 Deacon James Henry – Horizon Care Center – 64-11 Beach Channel Drive – Rm. 427B – Arverne, NY – 11692 Mrs. Jean Jackson – 19 East 58th St. – 11203 Ms. Mabel Jenkins – 33-35 Saratoga Ave. – Apt. 7H –11233 Mrs. Girlene Johnson-Downing – 427 Quincy Street –11221 Mrs. Theresa Kilkenny – 4823 Snyder Ave. – 11203 Mrs. Bernice Lanes – 225-12 114th Rd. – Cambria Heights, NY – 11411 Mrs. Chantal Lee – 633 Decatur St. – 11233 Deacon Joseph Mariner – Center for Nursing & Rehab. (CNR) – 727 Classon Ave. – Rm. 442 – 11238 Trustee Clarence McDonald – Center for Nursing & Rehab. (CNR) – 727 Classon Ave. – Rm. 537A – 11238 Rev. Dr. Thomas McKellar – Kingsbrook Jewish Med. Ctr. – 585 Schenectady Ave. – 7th Floor – 11203
Mrs. Mona McLaughlin – 1130 Parkwood Drive – #1 – Salina, KS – 67401 Mrs. Hermilita Neblett – Kingsbrook Jewish Med. Ctr. – 585 Schenectady Ave. – Rm. 225 – 11203 Mr. Robert Nivens – Hopkins Nursing Home – 155 Dean St. – Rm. 318 – 11217-2213 Mr. Herbert Oestricher – 1720 Bedford Ave., #C 11D – 11225 Ms. Mildred Peoples – 653 East 53rd Street – 11203 Rev. Dr. Jasper E. Peyton – 508 Fourqurean Lane – Richmond, VA – 23222 Deaconess Fannie Porter – 953 St. Johns Pl -11213 Mr. Lee Riddick – Regeis Care Center – 3200 Baychester Ave. – Rm. 484A – Bronx, NY – 10475 Mrs. Josephine Robinson – 1379 East 52nd St. – 11234 Mrs. Dorothy Rudisel – 1305 Delmar Loop – #4D –11239
Mrs. Mozelle Seabrook – Crown Heights Ctr. for Nursing & Rehab. – 810 St. Marks Ave. – Rm. W218 –11213 Mrs. Annie Smith – Brookhaven Rehabilitation Center – 250 Beach 17th St. – Far Rockaway, NY – 11691
Ms. Levon Twitty – 495 Sterling Pl. – #2B – 11238 Ms. Doris Williams – Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation (CNR) – 727 Classon Ave. – Rm. 543A – 11238 Mrs. Mary Williams – 1658 St. Johns Place – Apt. 2C – 11233
(Please notify the Church Office when there is a change in status.)
SUNDAY, APRIL 22, 2018
#BethanyBklyn #RevCallahanSaid #WomensConvocation #It’sOurTime!
#BethanyBklyn #RevCallahanSaid #WomensConvocation #It’sOurTime!
OUR KNOWN SICK AND SHUT-IN MEMBERS “I was sick and ye visited me…” Matthew 25:36 Beloved,
Words matter. When put together in a meaningful manner, words create a sentence. Sentences, when willingly exchanged between two or more people, can become a conversation. A conversation can lead to change. Conversations ordained by God cause a change that helps both the individuals in dialogue, and crystallizes a kairos moment. Those kairos moments can be the genesis of the manifestations of a movement that help build a people and extend the Lords’ kingdom. Through Sisters in Conversation, women’s convocation has proven this and their self-determined theme “It’s our time.” Their theme was inspired by a conversation ending in Esther 4:14: “For if you remain silent at this time, relief and deliverance for the Jews will arise from another place, but you and your father’s family will perish. And who knows but that you have come to your royal position for such a time as this?” Here at Bethany the voices of women are no longer silenced, reduced or ignored. Rather there is a growing, ground swelling response to the affirmation of women’s leading participation in the empowering vision of God. In a duet, Annie Lennox and Aretha Franklin sang, “Sisters are doing it for themselves.” By God’s grace, the women of Bethany are doing it for themselves and everyone else. Whether it was the delightful brunch on Saturday, or the dynamic preaching today from Rev. Dr. Leslie Callahan, excellence has been the order of the day. Finally, I congratulate Sister Cheryl Lacey as Women’s Ministry Facilitator and her team for their work on this event. Prayerfully, I hope this has planted seeds for the manifestation of our Women’s Ministry. Seminary taught me that theology and ministry are done best when we put voices into conversation. Because your voice matters, now all we need is yours. Let’s keep the conversation going. It’s time. With a Shepherd’s Love,
Pastor Lacey
Mrs. Annie Anderson – Brooklyn Gardens Nursing & Rehab Ctr. – 835 Herkimer St. – Rm. 337 – 11233 Mrs. Erma Billue – 1417 Prospect Pl – Apt. B10 – 11213 Ms. Sylvia Blount – 8927 Happiness Rd. – Harrisburg, NC 28075 Ms. Barbara Bowers – 1509 Remsen Ave. – 11236 Mrs. Gloria Brown – Center for Nursing & Rehab. (CNR) – 727 Classon Ave. – Rm. 415 – 11238 Ms. Josephine Brooks – Amber Court of Brooklyn – 650 E. 104th St. – Rm. – 410 -11236 Mr. William Campbell
Mrs. Edith L. Carson – 3515 Caine Drive – Naperville, IL – 60564 Mrs. Irene Davis – 984 Troy Ave. – 11203 Mrs. Mary Davis – Jennings Hall Assisted Living - 260 Powers St. – Apt. 1C – 11211 Mrs. Wilma Ector – 478 MacDonough St. – 11233 Mr. Willie Edmond – 324 East 4th St. – 11218 Ms. Rita Frazier – 170 Decatur St. - #3B – 11233 Mrs. Ella Gardner – Queens/Nassau Nursing & Rehab – 520 Beach 19th St. – Rm. 204B – Far Rkwy, NY 11691 Ms. Thelma Harris – 170 Decatur St. – Apt. 3A – 11233 Mr. Kenneth Hazell – 258 East 45th St. – 11203 Deacon James Henry – Horizon Care Center – 64-11 Beach Channel Drive – Rm. 427B – Arverne, NY – 11692 Mrs. Jean Jackson – 19 East 58th St. – 11203 Ms. Mabel Jenkins – 33-35 Saratoga Ave. – Apt. 7H –11233 Mrs. Girlene Johnson-Downing – 427 Quincy Street –11221 Mrs. Theresa Kilkenny – 4823 Snyder Ave. – 11203 Mrs. Bernice Lanes – 225-12 114th Rd. – Cambria Heights, NY – 11411 Mrs. Chantal Lee – 633 Decatur St. – 11233 Deacon Joseph Mariner – Center for Nursing & Rehab. (CNR) – 727 Classon Ave. – Rm. 442 – 11238 Trustee Clarence McDonald – Center for Nursing & Rehab. (CNR) – 727 Classon Ave. – Rm. 537A – 11238 Rev. Dr. Thomas McKellar – Kingsbrook Jewish Med. Ctr. – 585 Schenectady Ave. – 7th Floor – 11203
Mrs. Mona McLaughlin – 1130 Parkwood Drive – #1 – Salina, KS – 67401 Mrs. Hermilita Neblett – Kingsbrook Jewish Med. Ctr. – 585 Schenectady Ave. – Rm. 225 – 11203 Mr. Robert Nivens – Hopkins Nursing Home – 155 Dean St. – Rm. 318 – 11217-2213 Mr. Herbert Oestricher – 1720 Bedford Ave., #C 11D – 11225 Ms. Mildred Peoples – 653 East 53rd Street – 11203 Rev. Dr. Jasper E. Peyton – 508 Fourqurean Lane – Richmond, VA – 23222 Deaconess Fannie Porter – 953 St. Johns Pl -11213 Mr. Lee Riddick – Regeis Care Center – 3200 Baychester Ave. – Rm. 484A – Bronx, NY – 10475 Mrs. Josephine Robinson – 1379 East 52nd St. – 11234 Mrs. Dorothy Rudisel – 1305 Delmar Loop – #4D –11239
Mrs. Mozelle Seabrook – Crown Heights Ctr. for Nursing & Rehab. – 810 St. Marks Ave. – Rm. W218 –11213 Mrs. Annie Smith – Brookhaven Rehabilitation Center – 250 Beach 17th St. – Far Rockaway, NY – 11691
Ms. Levon Twitty – 495 Sterling Pl. – #2B – 11238 Ms. Doris Williams – Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation (CNR) – 727 Classon Ave. – Rm. 543A – 11238 Mrs. Mary Williams – 1658 St. Johns Place – Apt. 2C – 11233
(Please notify the Church Office when there is a change in status.)
Sunday, April 22, 2018 78TH ANNUAL WOMEN’S DAY “For if you remain silent at this time, relief and deliverance for the Jews will arise from another place, but you and your father’s family will perish. And who knows but that you have come to your royal position for such a time as this?” Esther 4:14
SISTER CHERYL LACEY – WOMEN’S MINISTRY FACILITATOR
WELCOME! WELCOME! WELCOME! TO OUR GUEST CELEBRANT REVEREND DR. LESLIE D. CALLAHAN
PASTOR, ST. PAUL’S BAPTIST CHURCH, PHILADELPHIA, PA
MARK YOUR CALENDAR ONE SERVICE ONLY ~ 10:45 A.M.
GUEST CELEBRANT ~ REVEREND ALFRED SHARPTON NATIONAL ACTION NETWORK (N.A.N.) ~ NEW YORK, NEW YORK
T HE B E T H AN Y H O U R SUNDAYS – 8:00 P.M. – 8:30 P.M. (ET) CABLEVISION Channel 67
RCN Channel 82
VERIZON Channel 42
WEEKLY SCHEDULE TUES. – FRI.
9:30 A.M. – 4:30 P.M.
SUNDAY MONDAY
9:45 A.M. 6:30 P.M. 6:30 P.M. 5:00 P.M. 6:00 P.M. 7:15 P.M. 10:30 A.M. 12 NOON 7:00 P.M. 6:00 P.M. 7:15 P.M. 7:00 P.M.
TUESDAY TUESDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY FRIDAY
PRAISE & WORSHIP **THE CALL TO WORSHIP Let us arise and worship our eternal Lord. Hallelujah, we recognize it is our time to call upon the name of the Lord. Praise the Lord for giving us the power to raise our royal voices. We thank the Lord for allowing us to come into position for such a time as this. Blessed be the Name of the Lord. **THE EVOCATION (In Unison) Sovereign God, we glorify you for this time in Your kingdom. We thank you for the powerfulness of our voices and actions. By your Spirit, may our conversations, prayers, praise and worship remove silence and bring about wholeness for all. In the name of your Son, Jesus Christ, we pray, Amen. **THE HYMN OF PRAISE – 27 –….........................................................................Blessed Assurance **MORNING SCRIPTURE………………………..……………………………………….…Esther 4:12 -14 **CHORAL CALL TO PRAYER & RESPONSE…....................Dwell In The House/Better Is One Day
*** SELECTION……..…...….……..…….......................................................Women of Worship Chorale **RECOGNITION OF VISITORS (Fellowship Time) ***
BROADCAST MINISTRY SPECTRUM Channel 34
7:45 A.M. & 10:45 A.M.
**MORNING PRAYER
SUNDAY, MAY 6, 2017 ~ AFRICA DAY
BCAT–TV Channel 67
THE ORDER OF WORSHIP
CHURCH OFFICE SUNDAYS – 9:30 A.M. – 10:00 A.M. HOURS 1:00 P.M. – 1:30 P.M. SUNDAY SCHOOL NEW MEMBERS’ CLASS GIRL SCOUT MEETING (EVERY OTHER WEEK) CUB & BOY SCOUT MEETINGS BETHANY VOICES OF VICTORY YOUTH CHOIR REHEARSAL THE KINGSMEN REHEARSAL BETHANY CHOIR REHEARSAL MORNING BIBLE STUDY W.O.W. (WORSHIP ON WEDNESDAY) W.O.W. (WORSHIP ON WEDNESDAY) MANIFEST PRAISE REHEARSAL REMNANT PRAISE REHEARSAL PRAYER MEETING YOUTH NIGHT
SERMONIC SELECTION………………………………………………......Women Of Worship Chorale THE SERMON.……………………………….................................REVEREND DR. LESLIE D.CALLAHAN PASTOR, ST. PAUL’S BAPTIST CHURCH, PHILADELPHIA, PA **ALTAR CALL WORSHIP IN GIVING – 536(539) –.…………………..........….………........All Things Come Of Thee JOYS & CONCERNS THE DOXOLOGY AND BENEDICTION **THE ORGAN POSTLUDE **CONGREGATION STANDING
***SEATING INTERVAL
MORNING SCRIPTURE Esther 4:12-14 (NIV)
S ERMON N OTES
12 When
Esther’s words were reported to Mordecai, 13 he sent back this answer: “Do not think that because you are in the king’s house you alone of all the Jews will escape. 14 For if you remain silent at this time, relief and deliverance for the Jews will arise from another place, but you and your father’s family will perish. And who knows but that you have come to your royal position for such a time as this?”
LITANY Today we celebrate the strength, power, passion, beauty, courage, and faith of women across this world. Made in the image and likeness of our Creator, God chose the woman to lead, support, nourish, and deliver divine glory to the earth. We praise God for the creation of woman. We celebrate women for following the Savior’s example of service. As vessels of life, sometimes they are often overlooked, choosing to relinquish their will, for the uplifting of others. We honor God for endowing the unselfish spirit of service into the heart of the woman. We give reverence to every woman, who like the thoughtful, mindful, and powerful women of scripture continue to defy odds, banish stereotypes, and serve in the face of oppression and tradition. We honor those who were and continue to be abused because of their very existence and call for their healing and liberty. We worship God for the memory our ancestors, mothers, and grandmothers. We celebrate the women of today for the sharing of their gifts, talents, and skills. We celebrate those who are required to be both the matriarch and the patriarch, and those who are strong enough to fight for all equality.
Choral Call to Prayer & Response DWELL IN THE HOUSE
BETTER IS ONE DAY
One thing have I desired of the Lord. One thing have I desired of the Lord. And that will I seek after. That will I seek after. That I may dwell in the house, dwell in the house. That I may dwell in the house, of the Lord.
Better is one day in Your courts Better is one day in Your house Better is one day in Your courts Than thousands elsewhere Better is one day in Your courts Better is one day in Your house Better is one day in Your courts Than thousands elsewhere
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MORNING SCRIPTURE Esther 4:12-14 (NIV)
S ERMON N OTES
12 When
Esther’s words were reported to Mordecai, 13 he sent back this answer: “Do not think that because you are in the king’s house you alone of all the Jews will escape. 14 For if you remain silent at this time, relief and deliverance for the Jews will arise from another place, but you and your father’s family will perish. And who knows but that you have come to your royal position for such a time as this?”
LITANY Today we celebrate the strength, power, passion, beauty, courage, and faith of women across this world. Made in the image and likeness of our Creator, God chose the woman to lead, support, nourish, and deliver divine glory to the earth. We praise God for the creation of woman. We celebrate women for following the Savior’s example of service. As vessels of life, sometimes they are often overlooked, choosing to relinquish their will, for the uplifting of others. We honor God for endowing the unselfish spirit of service into the heart of the woman. We give reverence to every woman, who like the thoughtful, mindful, and powerful women of scripture continue to defy odds, banish stereotypes, and serve in the face of oppression and tradition. We honor those who were and continue to be abused because of their very existence and call for their healing and liberty. We worship God for the memory our ancestors, mothers, and grandmothers. We celebrate the women of today for the sharing of their gifts, talents, and skills. We celebrate those who are required to be both the matriarch and the patriarch, and those who are strong enough to fight for all equality.
Choral Call to Prayer & Response DWELL IN THE HOUSE
BETTER IS ONE DAY
One thing have I desired of the Lord. One thing have I desired of the Lord. And that will I seek after. That will I seek after. That I may dwell in the house, dwell in the house. That I may dwell in the house, of the Lord.
Better is one day in Your courts Better is one day in Your house Better is one day in Your courts Than thousands elsewhere Better is one day in Your courts Better is one day in Your house Better is one day in Your courts Than thousands elsewhere
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Sunday, April 22, 2018 78TH ANNUAL WOMEN’S DAY “For if you remain silent at this time, relief and deliverance for the Jews will arise from another place, but you and your father’s family will perish. And who knows but that you have come to your royal position for such a time as this?” Esther 4:14
SISTER CHERYL LACEY – WOMEN’S MINISTRY FACILITATOR
WELCOME! WELCOME! WELCOME! TO OUR GUEST CELEBRANT REVEREND DR. LESLIE D. CALLAHAN
PASTOR, ST. PAUL’S BAPTIST CHURCH, PHILADELPHIA, PA
MARK YOUR CALENDAR ONE SERVICE ONLY ~ 10:45 A.M.
GUEST CELEBRANT ~ REVEREND ALFRED SHARPTON NATIONAL ACTION NETWORK (N.A.N.) ~ NEW YORK, NEW YORK
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RCN Channel 82
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WEEKLY SCHEDULE TUES. – FRI.
9:30 A.M. – 4:30 P.M.
SUNDAY MONDAY
9:45 A.M. 6:30 P.M. 6:30 P.M. 5:00 P.M. 6:00 P.M. 7:15 P.M. 10:30 A.M. 12 NOON 7:00 P.M. 6:00 P.M. 7:15 P.M. 7:00 P.M.
TUESDAY TUESDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY FRIDAY
PRAISE & WORSHIP **THE CALL TO WORSHIP Let us arise and worship our eternal Lord. Hallelujah, we recognize it is our time to call upon the name of the Lord. Praise the Lord for giving us the power to raise our royal voices. We thank the Lord for allowing us to come into position for such a time as this. Blessed be the Name of the Lord. **THE EVOCATION (In Unison) Sovereign God, we glorify you for this time in Your kingdom. We thank you for the powerfulness of our voices and actions. By your Spirit, may our conversations, prayers, praise and worship remove silence and bring about wholeness for all. In the name of your Son, Jesus Christ, we pray, Amen. **THE HYMN OF PRAISE – 27 –….........................................................................Blessed Assurance **MORNING SCRIPTURE………………………..……………………………………….…Esther 4:12 -14 **CHORAL CALL TO PRAYER & RESPONSE…....................Dwell In The House/Better Is One Day
*** SELECTION……..…...….……..…….......................................................Women of Worship Chorale **RECOGNITION OF VISITORS (Fellowship Time) ***
BROADCAST MINISTRY SPECTRUM Channel 34
7:45 A.M. & 10:45 A.M.
**MORNING PRAYER
SUNDAY, MAY 6, 2017 ~ AFRICA DAY
BCAT–TV Channel 67
THE ORDER OF WORSHIP
CHURCH OFFICE SUNDAYS – 9:30 A.M. – 10:00 A.M. HOURS 1:00 P.M. – 1:30 P.M. SUNDAY SCHOOL NEW MEMBERS’ CLASS GIRL SCOUT MEETING (EVERY OTHER WEEK) CUB & BOY SCOUT MEETINGS BETHANY VOICES OF VICTORY YOUTH CHOIR REHEARSAL THE KINGSMEN REHEARSAL BETHANY CHOIR REHEARSAL MORNING BIBLE STUDY W.O.W. (WORSHIP ON WEDNESDAY) W.O.W. (WORSHIP ON WEDNESDAY) MANIFEST PRAISE REHEARSAL REMNANT PRAISE REHEARSAL PRAYER MEETING YOUTH NIGHT
SERMONIC SELECTION………………………………………………......Women Of Worship Chorale THE SERMON.……………………………….................................REVEREND DR. LESLIE D.CALLAHAN PASTOR, ST. PAUL’S BAPTIST CHURCH, PHILADELPHIA, PA **ALTAR CALL WORSHIP IN GIVING – 536(539) –.…………………..........….………........All Things Come Of Thee JOYS & CONCERNS THE DOXOLOGY AND BENEDICTION **THE ORGAN POSTLUDE **CONGREGATION STANDING
***SEATING INTERVAL
OUR KNOWN SICK AND SHUT-IN MEMBERS “I was sick and ye visited me…” Matthew 25:36 Beloved,
Words matter. When put together in a meaningful manner, words create a sentence. Sentences, when willingly exchanged between two or more people, can become a conversation. A conversation can lead to change. Conversations ordained by God cause a change that helps both the individuals in dialogue, and crystallizes a kairos moment. Those kairos moments can be the genesis of the manifestations of a movement that help build a people and extend the Lords’ kingdom. Through Sisters in Conversation, women’s convocation has proven this and their self-determined theme “It’s our time.” Their theme was inspired by a conversation ending in Esther 4:14: “For if you remain silent at this time, relief and deliverance for the Jews will arise from another place, but you and your father’s family will perish. And who knows but that you have come to your royal position for such a time as this?” Here at Bethany the voices of women are no longer silenced, reduced or ignored. Rather there is a growing, ground swelling response to the affirmation of women’s leading participation in the empowering vision of God. In a duet, Annie Lennox and Aretha Franklin sang, “Sisters are doing it for themselves.” By God’s grace, the women of Bethany are doing it for themselves and everyone else. Whether it was the delightful brunch on Saturday, or the dynamic preaching today from Rev. Dr. Leslie Callahan, excellence has been the order of the day. Finally, I congratulate Sister Cheryl Lacey as Women’s Ministry Facilitator and her team for their work on this event. Prayerfully, I hope this has planted seeds for the manifestation of our Women’s Ministry. Seminary taught me that theology and ministry are done best when we put voices into conversation. Because your voice matters, now all we need is yours. Let’s keep the conversation going. It’s time. With a Shepherd’s Love,
Pastor Lacey
Mrs. Annie Anderson – Brooklyn Gardens Nursing & Rehab Ctr. – 835 Herkimer St. – Rm. 337 – 11233 Mrs. Erma Billue – 1417 Prospect Pl – Apt. B10 – 11213 Ms. Sylvia Blount – 8927 Happiness Rd. – Harrisburg, NC 28075 Ms. Barbara Bowers – 1509 Remsen Ave. – 11236 Mrs. Gloria Brown – Center for Nursing & Rehab. (CNR) – 727 Classon Ave. – Rm. 415 – 11238 Ms. Josephine Brooks – Amber Court of Brooklyn – 650 E. 104th St. – Rm. – 410 -11236 Mr. William Campbell
Mrs. Edith L. Carson – 3515 Caine Drive – Naperville, IL – 60564 Mrs. Irene Davis – 984 Troy Ave. – 11203 Mrs. Mary Davis – Jennings Hall Assisted Living - 260 Powers St. – Apt. 1C – 11211 Mrs. Wilma Ector – 478 MacDonough St. – 11233 Mr. Willie Edmond – 324 East 4th St. – 11218 Ms. Rita Frazier – 170 Decatur St. - #3B – 11233 Mrs. Ella Gardner – Queens/Nassau Nursing & Rehab – 520 Beach 19th St. – Rm. 204B – Far Rkwy, NY 11691 Ms. Thelma Harris – 170 Decatur St. – Apt. 3A – 11233 Mr. Kenneth Hazell – 258 East 45th St. – 11203 Deacon James Henry – Horizon Care Center – 64-11 Beach Channel Drive – Rm. 427B – Arverne, NY – 11692 Mrs. Jean Jackson – 19 East 58th St. – 11203 Ms. Mabel Jenkins – 33-35 Saratoga Ave. – Apt. 7H –11233 Mrs. Girlene Johnson-Downing – 427 Quincy Street –11221 Mrs. Theresa Kilkenny – 4823 Snyder Ave. – 11203 Mrs. Bernice Lanes – 225-12 114th Rd. – Cambria Heights, NY – 11411 Mrs. Chantal Lee – 633 Decatur St. – 11233 Deacon Joseph Mariner – Center for Nursing & Rehab. (CNR) – 727 Classon Ave. – Rm. 442 – 11238 Trustee Clarence McDonald – Center for Nursing & Rehab. (CNR) – 727 Classon Ave. – Rm. 537A – 11238 Rev. Dr. Thomas McKellar – Kingsbrook Jewish Med. Ctr. – 585 Schenectady Ave. – 7th Floor – 11203
Mrs. Mona McLaughlin – 1130 Parkwood Drive – #1 – Salina, KS – 67401 Mrs. Hermilita Neblett – Kingsbrook Jewish Med. Ctr. – 585 Schenectady Ave. – Rm. 225 – 11203 Mr. Robert Nivens – Hopkins Nursing Home – 155 Dean St. – Rm. 318 – 11217-2213 Mr. Herbert Oestricher – 1720 Bedford Ave., #C 11D – 11225 Ms. Mildred Peoples – 653 East 53rd Street – 11203 Rev. Dr. Jasper E. Peyton – 508 Fourqurean Lane – Richmond, VA – 23222 Deaconess Fannie Porter – 953 St. Johns Pl -11213 Mr. Lee Riddick – Regeis Care Center – 3200 Baychester Ave. – Rm. 484A – Bronx, NY – 10475 Mrs. Josephine Robinson – 1379 East 52nd St. – 11234 Mrs. Dorothy Rudisel – 1305 Delmar Loop – #4D –11239
Mrs. Mozelle Seabrook – Crown Heights Ctr. for Nursing & Rehab. – 810 St. Marks Ave. – Rm. W218 –11213 Mrs. Annie Smith – Brookhaven Rehabilitation Center – 250 Beach 17th St. – Far Rockaway, NY – 11691
Ms. Levon Twitty – 495 Sterling Pl. – #2B – 11238 Ms. Doris Williams – Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation (CNR) – 727 Classon Ave. – Rm. 543A – 11238 Mrs. Mary Williams – 1658 St. Johns Place – Apt. 2C – 11233
(Please notify the Church Office when there is a change in status.)
SUNDAY, APRIL 22, 2018
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