BARBADOS DEFENCE FORCE 47TH ANNIVERSARY
CALLED TO SERVE, COMMITTED TO EXCELLENCE
LLOYD ERSKINE SANDIFORD CENTRE, TWO MILE HILL, ST MICHAEL | 10AM OFFICIATING MINISTER CAPTAIN REVEREND HUGH SANDIFORD
ORDER OF SERVICE Arrivals Reception of Colours Opening Prayer
Reverend Esther Willoughby
Welcome
Lieutenant Commander Graham Rocheford Commanding Officer (Ag), Barbados Coast Guard
Opening Sentence
Psalm 125:1
Opening Hymn
Celebrate Jesus
Guest Performance
Mrs Tameisha Cole
First Bible Reading
Lance Corporal Maria Burt 1 Corinthians 12:4 - 7, 12 - 27
Responsive Psalm
Psalm 20:1 - 5
Flute Solo
Staff Sergeant Zawayne Alleyne Barbados Cadet Corps
Second Bible Reading
Acting Sub-Lieutenant Chvanni Forde Luke 17:3 -10
Musical Medley
Barbados Defence Force Band
Guest Performance
Ms Sky Dowridge
Congregational Hymn
This Little Light of Mine
Sermon
Reverend Dr The Honourable Joel Cumberbatch
Selection
Barbados Defence Force Band and Choir Ms Ki’ann Browne
Remarks
Brigadier The Honourable Carlos A. R. Lovell, O.R., JP Chief of Staff
Closing Songs
Eternal Father, Strong to Save Hold the Fort
Prayer for Nation, BDF and Families
Major John Morodore Commandant (ag) Barbados Cadet Corps
Benediction
Captain Reverend Hugh Sandiford
Retrieval of Colours
Colour Party
National Anthem Recessional
Onward, Christian Soldiers
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FIRST BIBLE READING 1 CORINTHIANS 12 : 4 - 7, 12 - 27
4 Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit. 5 And there are differences of administrations, but the same Lord. 6 And there are diversities of operations, but it is the same God which worketh all in all. 7 But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal. 12 For as the body is one, and hath many members, and all the members of that one body, being many, are one body: so also is Christ. 13 For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit. 14 For the body is not one member, but many. 15 If the foot shall say, Because I am not the hand, I am not of the body; is it therefore not of the body? 16 And if the ear shall say, Because I am not the eye, I am not of the body; is it therefore not of the body? 17 If the whole body were an eye, where were the hearing? If the whole were hearing, where were the smelling? 18 But now hath God set the members every one of them in the body, as it hath pleased him. 19 And if they were all one member, where were the body? 20 But now are they many members, yet but one body. 21 And the eye cannot say unto the hand, I have no need of thee: nor again the head to the feet, I have no need of you. 22 Nay, much more those members of the body, which seem to be more feeble, are necessary. 23 And those members of the body, which we think to be less honourable, upon these we bestow more abundant honour; and our uncomely parts have more abundant comeliness. 24 For our comely parts have no need: but God hath tempered the body together, having given more abundant honour to that part which lacked. 25 That there should be no schism in the body; but that the members should have the same care one for another. 26 And whether one member suffer, all the members suffer with it; or one member be honoured, all the members rejoice with it. 27 Now ye are the body of Christ, and members in particular.
RESPONSIVE PSALMS PSALM 20 : 1 - 5
Officiant: May the Lord answer you in the day of trouble; the name of the God of Jacob defend you. ALL: Send you help from his holy place, and strengthen you out of Zion. Officiant:
Remember all your offerings and accept your burnt sacrifices.
ALL: Grant you your heart's desire and prosper all your plans. We will shout for joy at your victory and triumph in the name of our God; may the Lord grant all our requests. Officiant:
Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit.
ALL: As it was in the beginning, is now, and shall be forever. Amen
SECOND BIBLE READING LUKE 17 : 3 - 10
3 Take heed to yourselves: If thy brother trespass against thee, rebuke him; and if he repent, forgive him. 4 And if he trespass against thee seven times in a day, and seven times in a day turn again to thee, saying, I repent; thou shalt forgive him. 5 And the apostles said unto the Lord, Increase our faith. 6 And the Lord said, If ye had faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye might say unto this sycamine tree, Be thou plucked up by the root, and be thou planted in the sea; and it should obey you. 7 But which of you, having a servant plowing or feeding cattle, will say unto him by and by, when he is come from the field, Go and sit down to meat? 8 And will not rather say unto him, Make ready wherewith I may sup, and gird thyself, and serve me, till I have eaten and drunken; and afterward thou shalt eat and drink? 9 Doth he thank that servant because he did the things that were commanded him? I trow not. 10 So likewise ye, when ye shall have done all those things which are commanded you, say, We are unprofitable servants: we have done that which was our duty to do.
HYMN THIS LITTLE LIGHT OF MINE
1 This little light of mine, I am going to let it shine; This little light of mine, I am going to let it shine; This little light of mine, I am going to let it shine; Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine. 2 Everywhere I go, I am going to let it shine; Everywhere I go, I am going to let it shine; Everywhere I go, I am going to let it shine; Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine. 3 All through the night, I am going to let it shine; All through the night, I am going to let it shine; All through the night, I am going to let it shine; Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine. 4 Let it shine till Jesus comes; I am going to let it shine; Let it shine till Jesus comes; I am going to let it shine; Let it shine till Jesus comes; I am going to let it shine; Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine.
HYMN ETERNAL FATHER STRONG TO SAVE
1 Eternal Father, strong to save, Whose arm hath bound the restless wave, Who biddest the mighty ocean deep Its own appointed limits keep: O hear us when we cry to Thee For those in peril on the sea. 2 O Saviour, whose almighty word The winds and waves submissive heard, Who walkedst on the foaming deep, And calm amid its rage didst sleep: O hear us when we cry to Thee For those in peril on the sea. 3 O Holy Spirit, who didst brood Upon the chaos dark and rude, And bid its angry tumult cease, And give, for wild confusion, peace: O hear us when we cry to Thee For those in peril on the sea. 4 O Trinity of love and power, Our brethren shield in danger's hour; From rock and tempest, fire and foe, Protect them wheresoever they go: And ever let there rise to Thee Glad hymns of praise from land and sea.
HYMN HOLD THE FORT
1 Ho, my comrades! See the signal waving in the sky! Reinforcements now appearing, victory is nigh. Refrain: Hold the fort, for I am coming, Jesus signals still; Wave the answer back to Heaven, by Thy grace we will. 2 See the mighty host advancing, Satan leading on; Mighty men around us falling, courage almost gone. Refrain: Hold the fort, for I am coming, Jesus signals still; Wave the answer back to Heaven, by Thy grace we will. 3 See the glorious banner waving! Hear the trumpet blow! In our Leader's name we triumph over every foe. Refrain: Hold the fort, for I am coming, Jesus signals still; Wave the answer back to Heaven, by Thy grace we will. 4 Fierce and long the battle rages, but our help is near; Onward comes our great Commander, cheer, my comrades, cheer! Refrain: Hold the fort, for I am coming, Jesus signals still; Wave the answer back to Heaven, by Thy grace we will.
RECESSIONAL HYMN ONWARD CHRISTIAN SOLDIERS
1 Onward, Christian soldiers, marching as to war, With the cross of Jesus going on before! Christ, the royal Master, leads against the foe; Forward into battle, see his banner go! Refrain: Onward, Christian soldiers, marching as to war, With the cross of Jesus going on before! 2 At the sign of triumph Satan's host doth flee; On, then, Christian soldiers, on to victory! Hell's foundations quiver at the shout of praise; Brothers, lift your voices, loud your anthems raise! [Refrain] 3 Like a mighty army moves the church of God; Brothers, we are treading where the saints have trod; We are not divided; all one body we, One in hope and doctrine, one in charity. [Refrain] 4 Onward, then, ye people, join our happy throng, Blend with ours your voices in the triumph song; Glory, laud, and honor, unto Christ the King; This thro' countless ages men and angels sing. [Refrain]
SUPPLEMENTARY HYMN I HAVE DECIDED TO FOLLOW JESUS
1 I have decided to follow Jesus; I have decided to follow Jesus; I have decided to follow Jesus; No turning back, no turning back. 2 Though none go with me, still I will follow; Though none go with me, still I will follow; Though none go with me, still I will follow; No turning back, no turning back. 3 The cross before me, the world behind me; The cross before me, the world behind me; The cross before me, the world behind me; No turning back, no turning back.
For forty-seven years, the Barbados Defence Force has stood ready to serve the nation and the region. The anniversary theme calls every member to unite professional competence with moral purpose, serving with integrity, discipline, courage and compassion.
Called To Serve, Committed To Excellence A Symbol Of Excellence
Called To Serve, Committed To Excellence The Barbados Defence Force remains steadfast in its mandate to defend and safegaurd the interests of all Barbadians. A Symbol Of Excellence since 1979!