The Methodist Church in the Caribbean & the Americas

GUYANA DISTRICT

Annual District Conference 2015Closing Service & Rally

Vision 2300+: Moving Forward Empowered by the Holy Spirit

National Cultural Centre, GeorgetownSunday, January 25, 2015, 09.00 hrs.

Preacher: Rev’d Glenna Spencer District PresidentLiturgist: Rev’d Kofia Nials Secretary of the District ConferenceOfficers: Bro. Theodore Fahie Treasurer of the Connexional Funds Bro. Quincy Bourne Treasurer of the District Funds

Musicians: Bro. Lensworth Blair Bro Steve Greene Bro. Laurie Lespeur Bro Carl Bacchus

Bro. Wayne Proctor Bro. Horace Moseley

Order of Procession

A. Choir

B Spouses & Children of Clergy & Officer

C. Lay Pastors: Constance Trim Leslyn Beaton

Vincent Macklingam Vanessa Nunes Merlyn

Sobers

D. United Mission

E. Circuits Stewards & RepresentativesBerbiceEssequiboFriendshipGeorgetownMahaicaWest Demerara

F. District Standing CommitteesGeneral EducationChristian EducationMission Evangelism & Church GrowthResources & DevelopmentGeneral Purposes

G. MinistersRev’d Ardith Conway Rev’d Roger

DeaneRev’d Amica Liburd Rev’d Noelsaint

Badette

Rev’d Vince Chichester Rev’d Dr. Benson Headley

Rev’d Murtlene Dennis

H. District & Connexional OfficersBro Quincy BourneTreasurer of District FundsRev’d Kofia Nials Secretary of District

ConferenceBro. Thoedore Fahie Treasurer of

Connexional Funds Rev’d Glenna Spencer District President

Steel Pan Prelude: We’re Marching Let the Power Fall on Me

Order of Worship

Processional Hymn: ‘Jesus! The Name High Over All’, VIP # 49Jesus! the name high over all, in hell or earth or sky; Angels and men before it fall, and devils fear and fly.And devils fear and fly.

Jesus! the name to sinners dear, the name to sinners given; It scatters all their guilty fear, it turns their hell to heaven. It turns their hell to heaven.

Jesus! The prisoner’s fetters breaks, and bruises Satan’s head;Power into strengthless souls it speaks, and life into the dead.And life into the dead

O that the world might taste and see the riches of his grace! The arms of love that compass me would all mankind embrace. Would all mankind embrace.

His only righteousness I show, his saving truth proclaim; 'Tis all my business here below to cry, "Behold the Lamb!"To cry, "Behold the Lamb!"

Happy, if with my latest breath I might but gasp his name, Preach him to al,l and cry in death: “Behold, behold the Lamb!” "Behold, behold the Lamb!"

Introit: Psalm 150 The Majesty Singers, Georgetown Circuit

Prayer of InvocationO Triune God, God of power and might, God of truth and holiness, as we gather here we pray for the manifestation of your Spirit’s power. Let us hear the sound coming from heaven like the rush of a mighty wind. Let your Spirit fill this house. Send tongues of fire on each of us, and as we sing your praises and listen to your word may our hearts be warmed by the your purifying fire and your love. And, Lord, grant that all we do will be done the glory of your name; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Spirit, one God for ever and ever. Amen

Call to Worship:Minister: Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle

in us the fire of your love.All: Send forth your Spirit, and renew us, O LordMinister: God’s promise to pour out His Spirit on all flesh stands firmAll: Lord, let our sons and our daughters prophesy, and our

young men and young women see visions, and our old men and women dream dreams

Minister: Receive his power as the Holy Spirit comes upon you. Be his witnesses everywhere.

All: We accept your power Lord, to be your witness here in this place, in Georgetown and in all the regions of this land, in the Caribbean and the Americas, and wherever we go.

Hymn, “See How Great A Flame Aspires” VIP # 141See how great a flame aspires, Kindled by a spark of grace!Jesus’ love the nations fires, Sets the kingdoms on a blaze:To bring fire on earth He came; Kindled in some hearts it is:O that all might catch the flame, All partake the glorious bliss!

When He first the work begun, Small and feeble was His day:Now the word doth swiftly run; Now it wins its widening way:More and more it spread and grows, Ever mighty to prevail;Sin’s strongholds it now o’erthrows, Shakes the trembling gates of hell.

Sons of God, your Savior praise! He the door hath opened wide!He hath given the word of grace, Jesus’ word is glorified;Jesus, mighty to redeem, He alone the work hath wrought;Worthy is the work of Him, Him Who spake a world from naught.

Saw ye not the cloud arise, Little as a human hand?Now it spreads along the skies, Hangs o’er all the thirsty land:Lo! the promise of a shower Drops already from above;But the Lord will shortly pour All the spirit of His love.Prayers :

Confession & Assurance of Pardon Rev’d Murtlene Dennis

Thanksgiving Rev’d Roger Deane

Welcome & Roll Call, Greetings, Introductions Rev’d Kofia Nials, Secretary of Conference

Greetings from the Treasurer of Connexional Funds Bro. Theodore Fahie

Worship & Praise, & Prayer of Adoration Encuentro Team

Ministry of the Word:Collect: O God who sent down your Spirit in power upon your Son, send that same Spirit now to renew us and restore in us all that reflects your image. Through the power of your Holy Spirit transform us by the good news of everlasting life in Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Bro Shawn Harding

Old Testament Reading: Genesis 11:1-9 Bro. Shawn Harding

Historic Reading: Acts 2:1-13 Bro. Frederick Collins PortugueseDr. Damonie Lamy-Badette FrenchDr. Shanique Greaves SpanishBro. Matthew Timothy Rupnaraine English

The Coming of the Holy Spirit2 When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place. 2 And suddenly from heaven there came a sound like the rush of a violent wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. 3 Divided tongues, as of fire, appeared among them, and a tongue rested on each of them. 4 All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other languages, as the Spirit gave them ability.5 Now there were devout Jews from every nation under heaven living in Jerusalem. 6 And at this sound the crowd gathered and was bewildered, because each one heard them speaking in the native language of each. 7 Amazed and astonished, they asked, “Are not all these who are speaking Galileans? 8 And how is it that we hear, each of us, in our own native language? 9 Parthians, Medes, Elamites, and residents of Mesopotamia, Judea and Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia, 10 Phrygia and Pamphylia, Egypt and the parts of Libya belonging to Cyrene, and visitors from Rome, both Jews and proselytes, 11 Cretans and Arabs—in our own languages we hear them speaking about God’s deeds of power.” 12 All were amazed and perplexed, saying to one another, “What does this mean?” 13 But others sneered and said, “They are filled with new wine.”

“O, Let the Power fall on Me”O let the power fall on me, my Lord, let the power fall on me;O let the power from heaven fall on me, Let the power fall on me.

For we want power to live as one, yes, Lord, We want power to live as one;So as we pray and intercede for some, May the spirit make us one.

Send us the promised Comforter, O Christ, Send us the promised Comforter;And let our hearts be filled with love O Christ, When the Spirit come like dove.

Give us the power here and now, O Christ, Please for the power, here and now;Send us the power of grace and peace and love, Send us the power of peace and love. Children’s Moment Major Julian Archer

Song: “Jesus Wants Me for A Sunbeam”, VIP # 480aJesus wants me for a sunbeam, To shine for Him each day;In every way try to please Him,At home, at school, at play.

A sunbeam, a sunbeam, Jesus wants me for a sunbeam;A sunbeam, a sunbeam, I’ll be a sunbeam for Him.

Jesus wants me to be loving, And kind to all I see;Showing how pleasant and happy His little one can be.

I will ask Jesus to help meTo keep my heart from sin,Ever reflecting His goodness,And always shine for Him.

I’ll be a sunbeam for Jesus;I can if I but try;Serving Him moment by moment,Then live with Him on high.

Special Ministry, We’ve Come This Far By Faith Majesty Singers

The Gospel: Mark 5:1-20 Rev’d Vince Chichester

Sermon Rev’d Glenna Spencer, District President

Hymn, O Thou Who Camest From Above, VIP # 232 O Thou who camest from above, the pure celestial fire to impartKindle a flame of sacred love upon the mean altar of my heart.

There let it for thy glory burn with inextinguishable blaze,And trembling to its source return, In humble prayer and fervent praise.

Jesus, confirm my heart's desire to work and speak and think for thee;Still let me guard the holy fire, and still stir up thy gift in me.

Ready for all thy perfect will, my acts of faith and love repeat,Till death thy endless mercies seal, and make my sacrifice complete.

Litany: Sis Geraldine Maison-Hall & Sis Ann Amsterdam O God, you sent your Spirit at CreationYour Spirit moved upon the face of the waters and from chaos the heaven and earth were createdYou gave your Spirit to the rulers and kings of Israel, and they danced in the power of the SpiritAnd in your name they prophesied with the prophets.You poured out your Spirit upon Elijah and the prophetsSo that by the power of the Spirit the prophets prophesied.And the Virgin Mary conceived through the power of the same SpiritThe Messiah, the Christ took human form and came into our worldIn the form of a dove the Spirit descended on Jesus at his baptismAnd the same Spirit drove him into the wilderness to be tempted by SatanIn the power of the Spirit he overcame Satan and angels ministered to him.Then he returned to Galilee in the power of the Holy Spirit preaching the Gospel of the Kingdom.And after his death his death, resurrection, and ascension, God poured out His Spirit on his peopleSons and daughters prophesied, old men dreamed dreams, and young men saw visionsSo the Church came into being through the power of the Holy SpiritWe are your Church, and we are here because of the power of the Holy SpiritO Holy Spirit send us out to witness in your powerThat all the world may see you, tell of your wondrous love and goodness, and call you Lord,O Holy Spirit send us out to witness in your powerThat we may express your gift of love and joy, patience, peace and kindness, gentleness, generosity, self-control and faithfulness O Holy Spirit send us out to witness in your power

That we may seek out your lost bruised and broken children with your message of salvationO Holy Spirit send us outMove us forward empowered by your Holy Spirit

Prayer of Intercession:Zeal in the lives of ministers, pastors, preachers, and a passion for the lost Sis Winifred Nunes

Deeper level of maturity and commitment to personal spiritual growth by all members Sis Constance Trim

Deeper level of commitment and accountability of Church officers and Class leaders and leaders of groups and committees to their responsibilities Sis Phenella Abrams

That the Methodist Church throughout the Caribbean and the Americas to be a sign of God’s presence in our region, and bringing God’s light to the nations Bro. Fitzroy Fletcher

Renewed commitment of the Church the whole Body of Christ to lift up Jesus and to be living witnesses in their societies Pastor Cheryl Isaacs

Notices, Announcements & Awards Sis Bernice Williams-Bovell Bro. Quincy Bourne

Offering & Selections by (Trinity Steel Waves )

Special Ministry, Each Step I Take Majesty Singers

The Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper Ministerial Staff

Hymn, Come, Thou Everlasting Spirit, VIP # 427 Come, Thou everlasting Spirit, Bring to every thankful mindAll the Savior’s dying merit, All His sufferings for mankind!

True Recorder of His passion, Now the living faith impart;Now reveal His great salvation; Preach His Gospel to our heart.

Come, Thou Witness of His dying; Come, Remembrancer divine!Let us feel Thy power, applying Christ to every soul, and mine!

The Peace

The ThanksgivingThe Lord be with youAnd also with youLift up your heartsWe lift them up to the LordLet us give thanks to the Lord our God.It is right to give our thanks and praiseIt is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, creator of heaven and earth. You formed us in your image and breathed into us the breath of life. When we turned away, and our love failed, your love remained steadfast. You delivered us from captivity, made covenant to be our sovereign God, and spoke to us through the prophets.And so with your people on earth and all the company of heaven we praise your name and join their unending hymn

Le lo le lo lai lo. Le lo le lo lai lo. Le lo le lo lai lo lo le lo le lo lai

Holy, holy, holy God of power and might,Heaven and earth are full of your glory.

Hosanna, hosanna, hosanna in the highest,Hosanna, hosanna, hosanna in the highest

Blessed is the One who comes in the name of the LordHosanna, hosanna, hosanna in the highest.Hosanna, hosanna, hosanna in the highest.

Holy are you, and blessed is your Son Jesus Christ.Your Spirit anointed him to preach good news to the poor,

To proclaim release to the captives and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty those who are oppressed, and to announce that the time had come when you would save your people.

By the baptism of his suffering, death and resurrection you gave birth to your Church, delivered us from slavery to sin and death, and made with us a new covenant by water and the Spirit.

When the Lord Jesus ascended, He promised to be with us always, in the power of your Word and Holy Spirit.On the night in which he gave himself up for us,He took bread, gave thanks to you, broke the bread, gave it to his disciples and said: Take, eat; this is my body which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.”

When the supper was over, he took the cup, gave thanks to you, gave it to his disciples, and said: Drink from this, all of you; This is my blood of the new covenant, poured out for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins. Do this as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me.”

Christi has died, Christ is risen, Christ will come again.

And so in remembrance of these your mighty acts in Jesus Christ, we offer ourselves in praise and thanksgiving as a holy and living sacrifice, in union with Christ’s offering for us.

Pour out your Holy Spirit on us gathered here, and on these gifts of bread and wine. Make them be for us the body and blood of Christ, that we may be for the world the body of Christ, redeemed by his blood.

By your Spirit make us one with Christ, one with each other,And one in ministry to all the world, until Christ comes in final victory and we feast at his heavenly banquet.

Through your Son Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit in your holy Church, all honour and glory is yours, almighty Father, now and for every. Amen

And now with the confidence of the children of God, let us pray.

The Lord’s Prayer (sung)

Breaking the Bread & Giving the Cup

Thanksgiving

Prayer

Hymn, “I’m on Fire for Jesus’ VIP # 476aI’m on fire for Jesus, I’m a flame for Jesus,There’s a fire burning in my heart;Every thought and action fuelled by his passion,I’m ablaze and burning in my heart.I’m on fire for Jesus, I’m a-flame for Jesus.There’s a fire burning in my heart;Every thought and action fuelled by his passion,I’m ablaze and burning in my heart.

Jesus Christ lived upon the earth with us Immanuel!Doing such good throughout the earth there is so much to tell.Oh! How he bled upon the cross and died because of us! God raised him up, Jesus today lives and is here to stay.

Once I was lost, now I am found once blind but now I seeThe things of old no longer hold, Jesus has set me free. Anger and hate, envy and pride play no part in my life. God’s Spirit burns all sin away and makes me pure within.

I’m on the move, on the right track with none to hold me back.Forward I go, fearing no foe, there’s nothing that I lack.

His kindled flame within my heart has spread and won’t go out; I’m all aflame I’ll never tire blessed with this sacred fire.

Come Jesus, Lord, turn on the heat for all those cold in feet; For whom a chill froze mind and will and are just standing still Cause them to move, cause them to dance, Make their hearts strangely warmed; That they may too burn with you love and serve our God above.

BenedictionNow to him who is able to keep you from falling, and to make you stand without blemish in the presence of his glory with rejoicing, to the only God our Saviour, through Jesus Christ our Lord, be glory, majesty, power, and authority, before all time and now and for ever. Amen

The National Anthem of GuyanaDear land of Guyana, of rivers and plains Made rich by the sunshine and lush by the rains,Set gem-like and fair between mountains and sea,Your children salute you, dear land of the free.

Dear land of Guyana, to you will we giveOur homage, our service, each day that we live;God guard you, great Mother, and make us to beMore worthy our heritage – land of the free.

Hymns & Songs for Lord’s SupperLet Us Break Bread TogetherLet us praise God together, let us praise; Let us praise God together, all our days:He is faithful in all His way, He is worthy of all our praiseHis name be exalted on high.Let us serve God together, Him obey;Let our lives show His goodness through each day:Christ the Lord is the world’s true light Let us serve Him with all our might His name be exalted on high!

Let us seek God together, let us pray; Let us seek His forgiveness as we pray:He will cleanse us from all our sin, He will help us to fight to win,His name is to be exalted on high!

Let Us Enter Into Covenant With ChristLet us enter into covenant with Christ Celebrating the Eucharist of loveTake a little bread and wine Lift up the chalice of the King.

Alleluia! It’s a sign of love! Alleluia! It’s the sign of peace!Alleluia! It’s the mystery of faith! Alleluia! Amen!

Take the Body and the Blood of Christ In divine revelation of His love

Be transformed, O my people from your sins And eat and drink and live!

Jesus Christ is the Lamb of God Who takes away the sins of the worldHe who comes to Me , I shall not turn away.

Come you faithful to the paradise of God To the marriage feast of the lambEat manna from the tree of life You are washed in the Blood of Christ!

Shine JesusLord the light of Your love is shining In the midst of the darkness shiningJesus Light of the world shine upon us Set us free by the truth You now bring usShine on me shine on me

Shine Jesus shine Fill this land with the Father's gloryBlaze Spirit blaze Set our hearts on fireFlow river flow Flood the nations with grace and mercySend forth Your Word Lord And let there be light

Lord I come to Your awesome presenceFrom the shadows into Your radianceBy the blood I may enter Your brightnessSearch me try me consume all my darknessShine on me, Shine on me

As we gaze on Your kingly brightnessSo our faces display Your likenessEver changing from glory to gloryMirrored here may our lives tell Your storyShine on me, Shine on me

Programme

08.-08.40 hrs. Gathering

08.55 hrs. Procession

09.00 - 1145. Hrs. Worship Service with:Praise & WorshipRoll CallAwardsHighlights from ConferenceSermon

  Lord ‘s Supper

12.00 - 13.00 hrs.     Lunch

13.00 -13.15 hrs. Gathering & Praise

13.15 -14.50 hrs. Adult Fest & Sports Awards

14.55 - 15.00 hrs.   Closing Prayers

15.00 hrs.    Departure