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#BETHANYBKLYN
#LACEYSAID
#ANINCONVENIENTTRUTH
SUNDAY, JUNE 7, 2020
, 2019
Beloved,
How much does an elephant weigh? An African forest elephant can way 6,000 lbs. An Asian elephant can weigh 8,800 lbs. An African bush elephant can weigh 13,000 lbs. The elephant in the room that African Americans are still suffering from institutionalized, systematic racism that is deadly, pervasive and oppressive weighs enough to mercilessly snap the neck of its victims daily. These are facts and truth - no matter how inconvenient!
The concept of “the elephant in the room” is something we typically indulge in when we do not want to deal with something, despite it being obvious and/or inconvenient. It is not always that those in the room did not know the truth. Rather, it is often that dealing with the truth was considered too harmful, disruptive, painful and inconvenient. Often, the subject matter will simply be avoided altogether. Even worse, sometimes it is left to be deduced by others in the room, so that they can resolve and address it for themselves. Avoiding the truth rarely resolves anything; neither does it bring healing. We learn from 2nd Samuel 18:29-33, no one wanted to tell King David that his son, Absalom was dead, even though it was the truth. Instead, they talked around it with useless words of distraction and flattery - none of which told the real truth. Lord, help us to speak the simple truth!
Over the last week, once again, we have seen what happens when America does not address the inconvenient truth of its brutal brokenness. It has taken the killing of yet another son, Mr. George Floyd, and a universally grievous outrage to wake America up to that which is true. The truths that Black Lives Matter and that death, destruction, disrespect and disregard are the regular portions served to our community. I pray that as a result of our protests, marches, strategizing and speaking out America finally hears and acknowledges those inconvenient truths. Join me, and SPEAK YOUR TRUTH!!
With a Shepherd’s Love, Pastor Lacey
OUR KNOWN SICK AND SHUT-IN MEMBERS“I was sick and ye visited me…” Matthew 25:36
Mrs. Virgie Baldwin – Ditmas Park Rehab-Care Center – 2107 Ditmas Ave. – Rm 525 – 11226
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
Mr. Harold Bradley – Linden Center for Nursing & Rehab. – 2237 Linden Blvd. – Rm. 267 – 11207
Mrs. Gloria Brown – Center for Nursing & Rehab. (CNR) – 727 Classon Ave. – Rm. 425 – 11238
Deacon Harvey Butler, Sr. – 578 Madison St. – 11221
Mr. William Campbell
Mrs. Mary Carpenter – 1125 Halsey St. – 11207
Mrs. Edith L. Carson – 3515 Caine Drive – Naperville, IL – 60564
Mrs. Wilma Ector – 478 MacDonough St. – 11233
Mr. Willie Edmond – Brookdale Senior Living – 251 Springtree Dr. – #310 – Columbia, SC 29223
Ms. Mary Epps – 50 Westminster Rd. – Apt. 5E – 11218
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
Deacon J. Frank Hunt – Regal Heights Rehabilitation Center – 70-05 35th Ave – Jackson Heights NY – 11372
Mrs. Jean Jackson – 19 East 58th St. – 11203
Mrs. Girlene Johnson-Downing – 427 Quincy Street –11221
Mr. Damon & Mrs. Harriet Kinebrew – 11 Bayside Terrace, Jersey City, NJ - 07305
Mrs. Theresa Kilkenny – 4823 Snyder Ave. – 11203
Mrs. Chantal Lee – 633 Decatur St. – 11233
Mrs. Mona McLaughlin – 1130 Parkwood Drive, #1 – Salina, KS – 67401-6651
Ms. Mildred Peoples – 653 East 53rd Street – 11203
Mrs. Josephine Robinson – 1379 East 52nd St. – 11234
Mrs. Dorothy Rudisel – South Oxford Nursing & Rehab. – 144 South Oxford St. – Rm. 506 – 11217
Mrs. Mozelle Seabrook – Crown Heights Ctr. for Nursing & Rehab. – 810 St. Marks Ave. – Rm. 400B –11213
Mrs. Annie Smith – Brookhaven Rehabilitation Center – 250 Beach 17th St. – Far Rockaway, NY – 11691
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, JUNE 7, 2020 MORNING SCRIPTURE
2 TIMOTHY 4: 1-5 (NIV) 1 In the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who will judge the living
and the dead, and in view of his appearing and his kingdom, I give you this charge: 2 Preach the word; be prepared in season and out
of season; correct, rebuke and encourage – with great patience and careful instruction. 3 For the time will come when people will not
put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will
gather around them a number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to hear. 4 They will turn their ears away from the truth and
turn aside to myths. 5 But you, keep your head in all situations, endure
hardship, do the work of an evangelist, discharge all the duties of your ministry.
SERMONIC SCRIPTURE 2 SAMUEL 18:29-33 (NIV)
29 The king asked, “Is the young man Absalom safe?” Ahimaaz
anwered, “I saw great confusion just as Joab was about to send the king’s servant and me, your servant, but I don’t know what it was.” 30
The king said, “Stand aside and wait here.” So he stepped aside and stood there. 31 Then the Cushite arrived and said, “My lord the king,
hear the good news! The Lord has vindicated you today by
delivering you from the hand of all who rose up against you.” 32 The
king asked the Cushite, “Is the young man Absalom safe?” The
Cushite replied, “May the enemies of my lord the king and all who rise up to harm you be like that young man.” 33 The king was shaken.
He went up to the room over the gateway and wept. As he went,
he said, “O my son Absalom! My son, my son Absalom! If only I had died instead of you – O Absalom, my son, my son!”
THE 0RDER 0F WORSHIP
CENTERING THOUGHT
“Sometimes people don’t want to hear the truth because they don’t want their illusions
destroyed.” – Friedrich Nietzsche
WELCOME
EVOCATION
Lord, we thank You for guiding us this day and always. We ask that You renew our
worship in spirit and truth. By Your Spirit, let us speak, receive and give the truth to
each other, even when it is inconvenient. In the name of Your Son, Jesus Christ, we
pray. Amen.
JOYS AND CONCERNS AND STEWARDSHIP MOMENT – Minister Deah Love Harriott
CALL TO WORSHIP – Sister Sandra Frayer and Brother Jamal Frayer Leader: Lord, bless us with Your presence!
People: Thank You, Lord, for being here, because in Your presence we are empowered to
speak. Leader: What is it that the Lord will have us to say?
People: The Lord is calling us to disturb the status quo and speak Truth to Power!
ALL: Blessed be the name of the Lord! HYMN OF PRAISE…………………………………………………………………….Lead Me, Guide Me
MORNING SCRIPTURE – Sister Rohnie Williams……………………………………...2 Timothy 4:1-5
PRAYER – Deacon Valerie Morris SERMONIC SELECTION
THE SERMON………………………………………………………………………….AN INCONVENIENT TRUTH 2 Samuel 18:29-33 ALTAR CALL
INVITATION TO DISCIPLESHIP BENEDICTION
TO GIVE ONLINE: TEXT BETHANYBC TO 77977 OR GO TO WWW.BETHANYBKLYN
SUNDAY, JUNE 7, 2020 MORNING SCRIPTURE
2 TIMOTHY 4: 1-5 (NIV) 1 In the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who will judge the living
and the dead, and in view of his appearing and his kingdom, I give you this charge: 2 Preach the word; be prepared in season and out
of season; correct, rebuke and encourage – with great patience and careful instruction. 3 For the time will come when people will not
put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will
gather around them a number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to hear. 4 They will turn their ears away from the truth and
turn aside to myths. 5 But you, keep your head in all situations, endure
hardship, do the work of an evangelist, discharge all the duties of your ministry.
SERMONIC SCRIPTURE 2 SAMUEL 18:29-33 (NIV)
29 The king asked, “Is the young man Absalom safe?” Ahimaaz
anwered, “I saw great confusion just as Joab was about to send the king’s servant and me, your servant, but I don’t know what it was.” 30
The king said, “Stand aside and wait here.” So he stepped aside and stood there. 31 Then the Cushite arrived and said, “My lord the king,
hear the good news! The Lord has vindicated you today by
delivering you from the hand of all who rose up against you.” 32 The
king asked the Cushite, “Is the young man Absalom safe?” The
Cushite replied, “May the enemies of my lord the king and all who rise up to harm you be like that young man.” 33 The king was shaken.
He went up to the room over the gateway and wept. As he went,
he said, “O my son Absalom! My son, my son Absalom! If only I had died instead of you – O Absalom, my son, my son!”
THE 0RDER 0F WORSHIP
CENTERING THOUGHT
“Sometimes people don’t want to hear the truth because they don’t want their illusions
destroyed.” – Friedrich Nietzsche
WELCOME
EVOCATION
Lord, we thank You for guiding us this day and always. We ask that You renew our
worship in spirit and truth. By Your Spirit, let us speak, receive and give the truth to
each other, even when it is inconvenient. In the name of Your Son, Jesus Christ, we
pray. Amen.
JOYS AND CONCERNS AND STEWARDSHIP MOMENT – Minister Deah Love Harriott
CALL TO WORSHIP – Sister Sandra Frayer and Brother Jamal Frayer Leader: Lord, bless us with Your presence!
People: Thank You, Lord, for being here, because in Your presence we are empowered to
speak. Leader: What is it that the Lord will have us to say?
People: The Lord is calling us to disturb the status quo and speak Truth to Power!
ALL: Blessed be the name of the Lord! HYMN OF PRAISE…………………………………………………………………….Lead Me, Guide Me
MORNING SCRIPTURE – Sister Rohnie Williams……………………………………...2 Timothy 4:1-5
PRAYER – Deacon Valerie Morris SERMONIC SELECTION
THE SERMON………………………………………………………………………….AN INCONVENIENT TRUTH 2 Samuel 18:29-33 ALTAR CALL
INVITATION TO DISCIPLESHIP BENEDICTION
TO GIVE ONLINE: TEXT BETHANYBC TO 77977 OR GO TO WWW.BETHANYBKLYN
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
WORSHIP WEBINAR MEETING ID 807 767 451 & PASSWORD
437489
*** ALL EVENTS RECONVENE THIS WEEK ***
BIBLE STUDY : TUESDAY AT 7:OO P.M. WEBINAR MEETING ID 807 767 451 & PASSWORD 437489
BIBLE STUDY : GENESIS – RESUMES WITH
CHAPTERS 12
WEDNESDAY AT 7:00 P.M. WEBINAR MEETING ID 807 767 451 & PASSWORD 437489
PRAYER & TESTIMONY SERVICE :
THURSDAY AT 7:00 A.M. AND 7:00 P.M. WEBINAR MEETING ID 807 767 451 & PASSWORD 437489
For ways to participate: FACEBOOK LIVE: Bethany Baptist Church page
ZOOM: zoom.us with the meeting id (as indicated)
Dial In: 1 646 558-8656 Bethany website: www.bethanybklyn.org
Bethany app
MEMBERS, MINISTRY PRESIDENTS, & FRIENDS OF BETHANY! SUPPORT OUR GRADUATING HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
ALEXUS ALLEN ~ CAMERON ALVAREZ CHANNING AUSTIN ~ JOURDAN FOSTER
The Bethany Baptist Church Scholarship Council will honor and celebrate our 2020 graduates in a different manner. Due
to this unprecedented environment, our graduates are unable to meet and greet you personally.
Therefore, all scholarships received through the Scholarship Council will be distributed equally among all 2020’s four graduates, unless a foundation independently awards a
scholarship to a specific student which will also be recognized by Bethany Baptist Church.
Checks are made payable to: Bethany Baptist Church and mailed to Bethany or PushPay Bethany Baptist Church
Scholarship.
SCHOLARSHIP SUBMISSION DEADLINE : SUNDAY, JUNE 21, 2020
If you possess technology and/or media production skills, and are interested in
volunteering to assist us in our events, please contact Reverend James Perry –
JOIN PASTOR LACEY & OTHER RELIGIOUS
LEADERS
FOR A “PRAY & PROTEST” MARCH
STARTS AT RESTORATION PLAZA – 1368
FULTON STREET
SUNDAY, JUNE 7 AT 2:00 P.M.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
WORSHIP WEBINAR MEETING ID 807 767 451 & PASSWORD
437489
*** ALL EVENTS RECONVENE THIS WEEK ***
BIBLE STUDY : TUESDAY AT 7:OO P.M. WEBINAR MEETING ID 807 767 451 & PASSWORD 437489
BIBLE STUDY : GENESIS – RESUMES WITH
CHAPTERS 12
WEDNESDAY AT 7:00 P.M. WEBINAR MEETING ID 807 767 451 & PASSWORD 437489
PRAYER & TESTIMONY SERVICE :
THURSDAY AT 7:00 A.M. AND 7:00 P.M. WEBINAR MEETING ID 807 767 451 & PASSWORD 437489
For ways to participate: FACEBOOK LIVE: Bethany Baptist Church page
ZOOM: zoom.us with the meeting id (as indicated)
Dial In: 1 646 558-8656 Bethany website: www.bethanybklyn.org
Bethany app
MEMBERS, MINISTRY PRESIDENTS, & FRIENDS OF BETHANY! SUPPORT OUR GRADUATING HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
ALEXUS ALLEN ~ CAMERON ALVAREZ CHANNING AUSTIN ~ JOURDAN FOSTER
The Bethany Baptist Church Scholarship Council will honor and celebrate our 2020 graduates in a different manner. Due
to this unprecedented environment, our graduates are unable to meet and greet you personally.
Therefore, all scholarships received through the Scholarship Council will be distributed equally among all 2020’s four graduates, unless a foundation independently awards a
scholarship to a specific student which will also be recognized by Bethany Baptist Church.
Checks are made payable to: Bethany Baptist Church and mailed to Bethany or PushPay Bethany Baptist Church
Scholarship.
SCHOLARSHIP SUBMISSION DEADLINE : SUNDAY, JUNE 21, 2020
If you possess technology and/or media production skills, and are interested in
volunteering to assist us in our events, please contact Reverend James Perry –
JOIN PASTOR LACEY & OTHER RELIGIOUS
LEADERS
FOR A “PRAY & PROTEST” MARCH
STARTS AT RESTORATION PLAZA – 1368
FULTON STREET
SUNDAY, JUNE 7 AT 2:00 P.M.
Beloved,
How much does an elephant weigh? An African forest elephant can way 6,000 lbs. An Asian elephant can weigh 8,800 lbs. An African bush elephant can weigh 13,000 lbs. The elephant in the room that African Americans are still suffering from institutionalized, systematic racism that is deadly, pervasive and oppressive weighs enough to mercilessly snap the neck of its victims daily. These are facts and truth - no matter how inconvenient!
The concept of “the elephant in the room” is something we typically indulge in whenwe do not want to deal with something, despite it being obvious and/or inconvenient. It is not always that those in the room did not know the truth. Rather, it is often that dealing with the truth was considered too harmful, disruptive, painful and inconvenient. Often, the subject matter will simply be avoided altogether. Even worse, sometimes it is left to be deduced by others in the room, so that they can resolve and address it for themselves. Avoiding the truth rarely resolves anything; neither does it bring healing. We learn from 2nd Samuel 18:29-33, no one wanted to tell King David that his son, Absalom was dead, even though it was the truth. Instead, they talked around it with useless words of distraction and flattery - none of which told the real truth. Lord, help us to speak the simple truth!
Over the last week, once again, we have seen what happens when America does not address the inconvenient truth of its brutal brokenness. It has taken the killing of yet another son, Mr. George Floyd, and a universally grievous outrage to wake America up to that which is true. The truths that Black Lives Matter and that death, destruction, disrespect and disregard are the regular portions served to our community. I pray that as a result of our protests, marches, strategizing and speaking out America finally hears and acknowledges those inconvenient truths. Join me, and SPEAK YOUR TRUTH!!
With a Shepherd’s Love,Pastor Lacey
OUR KNOWN SICK AND SHUT-IN MEMBERS “I was sick and ye visited me…” Matthew 25:36
Mrs. Virgie Baldwin – Ditmas Park Rehab-Care Center – 2107 Ditmas Ave. – Rm 525 – 11226
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
Mr. Harold Bradley – Linden Center for Nursing & Rehab. – 2237 Linden Blvd. – Rm. 267 – 11207
Mrs. Gloria Brown – Center for Nursing & Rehab. (CNR) – 727 Classon Ave. – Rm. 425 – 11238
Deacon Harvey Butler, Sr. – 578 Madison St. – 11221
Mr. William Campbell
Mrs. Mary Carpenter – 1125 Halsey St. – 11207
Mrs. Edith L. Carson – 3515 Caine Drive – Naperville, IL – 60564
Mrs. Wilma Ector – 478 MacDonough St. – 11233
Mr. Willie Edmond – Brookdale Senior Living – 251 Springtree Dr. – #310 – Columbia, SC 29223
Ms. Mary Epps – 50 Westminster Rd. – Apt. 5E – 11218
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
Deacon J. Frank Hunt – Regal Heights Rehabilitation Center – 70-05 35th Ave – Jackson Heights NY – 11372
Mrs. Jean Jackson – 19 East 58th St. – 11203
Mrs. Girlene Johnson-Downing – 427 Quincy Street –11221
Mr. Damon & Mrs. Harriet Kinebrew – 11 Bayside Terrace, Jersey City, NJ - 07305
Mrs. Theresa Kilkenny – 4823 Snyder Ave. – 11203
Mrs. Chantal Lee – 633 Decatur St. – 11233
Mrs. Mona McLaughlin – 1130 Parkwood Drive, #1 – Salina, KS – 67401-6651
Ms. Mildred Peoples – 653 East 53rd Street – 11203
Mrs. Josephine Robinson – 1379 East 52nd St. – 11234
Mrs. Dorothy Rudisel – South Oxford Nursing & Rehab. – 144 South Oxford St. – Rm. 506 – 11217
Mrs. Mozelle Seabrook – Crown Heights Ctr. for Nursing & Rehab. – 810 St. Marks Ave. – Rm. 400B –11213
Mrs. Annie Smith – Brookhaven Rehabilitation Center – 250 Beach 17th St. – Far Rockaway, NY – 11691
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.)
#BETHANYBKLYN
#LACEYSAID
#ANINCONVENIENTTRUTH
SUNDAY, JUNE 7, 2020
, 2019