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ECBM Circuit of Baptist Churches
P.O. Box 2678  St. John’s  Antigua & Barbuda
E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.baptistantigua.org
Dr. Hensworth W. C. Jonas, Presiding Elder
Vol. XXV, No. 06
November 09, 2014
PROMISE OF GOD
For he spoke, and it came to be; he commanded,
and it stood firm. —Psalm 33:9
G
od’s saying, is doing. His promises are one
with his performance of them. He is just as
willing to perform as to promise. There is no distance between his saying and doing, as among
men. This consideration removes at once the chief
discouragement of faith. Is it not this that weakens our confidence in God’s promises? Do we not
view the fulfilment of God’s promises as uncertain and difficult, or future and afar off? If we
consider the fulfilment as sure as the promise,
faith can conclude that the performances of God’s
promises are certain, easy, and present. The root
of all certainty is God’s will. If he is willing to
promise, he is willing to perform. They are the
same to him. Believers have an unquestionable
title to all things promised. They are bequeathed
to believers by the eternal will of the Father, and
purchased by the precious blood of Christ. The
whole glorious essence of God is engaged for the
performance of every promise. He would cease to
be God if he failed to perform any promise. For
he ceases to be God when he ceases to be most
perfect. If he does not perform his promises, this
divests him of all perfection. If he does not per-
 Pastor Joshua Jonas will preach at the
8:00 a.m. service at the Tyrells Baptist Church
(Tyrells Main Road) and also at the 10:00 a.m.
service at the Central Baptist Church on the
topic "Divine Guardianship" based on
John 17:11-12.
 Pastor Orvin Paige will preach at the 8:00 a.m.
service at the Covenant Baptist Church (Friars
Hill Road) on the topic "Tell It To Jesus" based
on Philippians 4:6-7.
form his promises it is either that he will not, or
cannot. He would lack either in power, or wisdom. If he never intended to perform, then how is
he upright? If he intended, but now has changed
his mind, how is he unchangeable? If he is not
unchangeable, he is not eternal. As sure as he is
God he will perform his promises. You may well
say there is no God as to doubt his performance.
The glory of his being is concerned. He loses
nothing if he performs, and all, if he does not. He
engages himself when he engages his word. Men
can be men, though unfaithful, but God cannot be
God; he cannot deny himself.
~David Clarkson~
FAMILY NEWS—Vol. XXV, No. 06
Website: www.baptistantigua.org
November 09, 2014
We celebrate with Bro. Rolston Nickeo
on his appointment as the acting Education
Officer, School Administration Services
(Primary Schools). He has already begun
functioning as the new Education Officer
for Zone 1 from Tuesday, 4th November,
2014. Let us pray that the Lord will
continue to guide him as he takes on this
new challenge.
Noonday Prayer Ministry
 We meet for prayer at Central from 12 noon to
1p.m. from Monday to Saturday. All are welcomed
to join us.
 Your request will be the focus of our prayers at
each Noonday Prayer Meeting.
 The e-mail address for this is
[email protected].
~Today~
Zackyle Joseph~Central
~10th~
Sis. Jo-Ann Paige ~Covenant
Sis. Sarah Maina~Central
Sis. Molvie Barthley~Tyrells
~12th~
Sis. Tarra Bryan~Tyrells
Ajenéa Bryan~Tyrells
~13th~
Sis. Jean Edwards~Tyrells
Dajari Barthley~Tyrells
Jalon Lewis~Covenant
~14th~
Sis. Monica Gardener~Central
Sis. Gertrude London~Tyrells
The Elders and members of the ECBM—Circuit
of Baptist Churches extend sincere condolences
to Sis. Sherlie Charles and
Sis. Wilna Amisial upon the death
of their mother. Please pray for
the family in their time of
bereavement. Pray that the Lord
will comfort them and remind
their unsaved relatives of their
mortality and their need for the
Saviour.
Sunday School Adult & Youth Reading
Prepare for next week…
Series: “CONNECTED—MY LIFE IN THE CHURCH”
Study #2—Connected in Unity (Ephesians 4:1-6) [Beginning]
Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that
needeth not to be ashamed rightly dividing the word of truth.
—II Timothy 2:15
~15th~
Brianne Gomes~Central
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Website: www.baptistantigua.org
MINISTRY HIGHLIGHTS
1. PRESIDING ELDER TRAVELED
All members of the Circuit are kindly asked to pray for
the Presiding Elder who is ministering the Word of
God today in Tortola (BVI) at the Faith Baptist
Church. Pray for his safe return.
2. HARVEST AND EVANGELISTIC MEETINGS
All church members are encouraged to begin to pray
for our annual Harvest celebrations and evangelistic
meetings (November 30-December 3, 2014). This is
probably the biggest event on our church calendar
and can be mightily used of God for the extension of
the kingdom. Official invitations will be printed soon.
Begin now to pray for Pastor Keelan Atkinson and
Pastor Roger Skepple as they prepare to minister to
us. Begin now to plan for who you will bring to church
for that Sunday morning and each night of the meetings. Begin now to plan for what plants, fruits and
vegetables you will bring to decorate the churches.
Begin now to plan on your contribution to our Fellowship Meal after the Harvest Sunday morning service. Everyone must participate in everything and
everyone must contribute. Let us do it for the glory of
God!
3. MEMORY VERSE COMPETITION
All members of the ECBM Circuit of Baptist Churches
are advised of our joint Annual Memory Verse
Competition which will be held on Wednesday, 19th
November, 2014, at the Covenant Baptist Church.
Sunday School teachers should begin to prepare secondary students and elementary students. Secondary
students can find their memory verse lists in their
Sunday school study guide.
4. ACTEENS CLUB
All teenage girls are reminded of their regular club
meeting this Friday at 6:30 p.m. at the Central Baptist Church. Be sure to bring your Bible, notebook
and a pen. Please be punctual.
5. ROYAL AMBASSADORS CLUB
All teenage boys are advised of their regular club
meeting this Friday at 6:30 p.m. at the Central Baptist Church. Be sure to bring your Bible, notebook
and pen.
6. EVANGELISM THRUST
All members are encouraged to pray for and be disciplined participants in our new evangelistic initiative.
The adult Sunday School classes have been divided
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into teams for evangelism by appointment. The youth
Sunday School classes will be evangelizing by canvassing the island with the assistance of their counselors
and a few young adults. Let us pray for good success
in extending the Kingdom of God. We thank all who
made an effort yesterday and look forward to 100%
participation this coming Saturday.
7. DRAMA AND DANCE MINISTRY MEETING
All members of the ECBM Drama and Dance Ministry
are advised of rehearsals on Monday, 10th November,
2014 at 6:00 p.m. and Thursday, 13th November,
2014 at 6:00 p.m. at the Central Baptist Church.
Please be punctual.
A NEW LOOK AT PSALM 23
The Lord is my Shepherd—that's relationship!
I shall not want—that's Supply!
He maketh me to lie down in green pastures—
that's Rest!
He leadeth me beside the still waters—
that's Refreshment!
He restoreth my soul—that's Healing!
He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness—
that's Guidance!
For His name sake—that's Purpose!
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the
shadow of death—that's Testing!
I will fear no evil—that's Protection!
For Thou art with me—that's Faithfulness!
Thy rod and Thy staff they comfort me—
that's Discipline!
Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of
mine enemies—that's Hope!
Thou annointest my head with oil—
that's Consecration!
My cup runneth over—that's Abundance!
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the
days of my life—that's Blessing!
And I will ! dwell in the house of the Lord—
that's Security!
Forever—that's Eternity!
—Author Unknown
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Sun. 8:00 a.m.
8:00 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
9:45 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
6:00 p.m.
Website: www.baptistantigua.org
GENERAL MINISTRY NEEDS
Elders, Deacons, and their families
Baptist Academy of Antigua
E.C.B.M. Ministries & Staff
Evangelistic Ministries
“Sovereign Grace Hour” (ABS TV & Abundant Life Radio)
Sovereign Grace Hour (ABS TV)
Worship: Tyrells & Covenant
Sunday School: Central
Sunday School: Tyrells & Covenant
Worship: Central
Sunday School: All Churches
Mon. 12:00 p.m. Noonday Prayer Meeting
6:00 p.m. Drama/Dance Rehearsal: Central
Tues. 12:00 p.m. Noonday Prayer Meeting
3:00 p.m. Sovereign Grace Hour (ALR 103.9 FM)
Wed. 12:00 p.m. Noonday Prayer Meeting
7:00 p.m. Prayer Service & Fellowship Groups: (All Churches)
Thurs. 12:00 p.m. Noonday Prayer Meeting
6:00 p.m. Drama/Dance Rehearsal: Central
Fri..
Sat.
9:00 a.m.
12:00 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
Sovereign Grace Hour (ALR 103.9 FM)
Noonday Prayer Meeting
RAs: Central
Acteens: Central
12:00 p.m. Noonday Prayer Meeting
3:00 p.m. Church-wide Evangelism: All Churches
ECBM DIRECTORY
Central Baptist Church
Tyrells Baptist Church
Covenant Baptist Church
Baptist Academy
Baptist Retreat Centre
462-2894
460-3557
561-4022
462-2894
463-8801
Eldership
Hensworth W. C. Jonas (Presiding)
Ivor J. Walker (Associate)
Orvin D. E. Paige (Associate)
Joshua M. Jonas (Staff Associate)
771-4888
764-1491
464-1014
726-9662
Diaconate
David S. Jarvis (Chairman)
Earl W. F. Skerritt
Ian J. Blair
John Patrick Tomlinson
464-7477
722-4313
773-1061
786-7957
November 09, 2014
CHURCH FAMILY
HEALTH: Dr. Hensworth W. C. Jonas, Sis. Ann-Marie Pilgrim,
Sis. Jean Edwards, Bro. Nigel Pilgrim, Sis. Rosalind Ferris,
Sis. Paula Skerritt, Sis. Cassilda Williams, Sis. Monica
Gardener, Sis. Pamela Walcott, Sis. Juliette Smith,
Sis. Jasmine Jarvis
PRIVATE CONCERNS: Bro. Anthony & Sis. Tamisha Browne,
Sis. Marion Locker, Sis. Judy Edwards, Sis. Romancia Moore,
Sis. Genevieve Leo, Sis. Diane Joseph
THANKSGIVING: Sis. Norma Grant, Sis. Marion Locker,
Sis. Linette Robinson, Bro. Ernest Davis, Sis. Judy Browne
SAFETY IN PREGNANCY: Sis. Suzette Dowdie, Sis. Jo-Ann Paige
NEW MEMBERS: Bro. Olrich Chery, Sis, Briana Griffith,
Sis. Stacey Hector, Sis. Rickeshia Willock, Sis. Priya Jattan,
Sis. Marian Locker, Sis. Nadine Fils Aime, Bro. Jonathan
Wehner, Bro. Ernst Pierre-Louis, Sis. Benjy Chery,
Sis. Aminata Joseph, Sis. Jenee Henry, Sis. Shinel Leo,
Bro. Marc Sorel Salien, Sis. Sophia Marcellus, Sis. Marie
France Blanchard
WATCH CARE: Sis. Irene Jonas, Sis. Diana Richards,
Bro. Charles Richards
SHUT IN: Sis. Enid Matthew, Sis. Edith McCoy
OTHER CONCERNS
SAVING GRACE: Theo Blair, Sharon Grenville, Mark Grenville,
Travis Mingo, Elton Isaacs, Sharon Casamir, Nadia Welch,
Tameisha Cosier, Michelle Nicholas, Sam Nicholas, Althea
Brookes, Chris Browne, Patroy Locker, La’Nica Locker,
La’Rica Locker, Sateba Lawrence, Denfield Stevens, Lynda
Davis, Julietta George, Clement Henry, David Toussaint,
Moses Walton, Dave Walton, David Toussaint, Ken Hurst,
Debbie Hurst, Ercille Hurst, Grantley Edwards, Martina
Edwards, Egan Bazilio, Lloyd Bazilio, Ajani Dowdie, Athalia
Andrew , Kadijah Andrew, Georger Browne, Khalid Browne,
Charissa Watkins, Shakwan Serrant, Kurt Spencer
NEW MEMBER APPLICANTS: Esther René (Central), Trishel
Wetherill (Covenant), Jonathas René (Central)
Pray without ceasing. I Thessalonians 5:17
Pre-school — Psalm 119:105
Elementary — 1 John 2:15
Secondary & Adults — II Timothy 3:16-17
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