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COUNSELING BY APPOINTMENT:
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Emotional, Physical and Spiritual
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BEREAVEMENT: Prior to Death, at End of Life and Events Bereaved Must Now Process Alone.
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FEED, TEND, FEED: ASSISTANCE TO THE POOR AND NEEDY: MUST BE DOCUMENTED THAT THE NEED EXIST.
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WEDDINGS - TRADITIONAL ​​
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ORDINATION BLESSINGS: Ordination and/or Laying On of Hands, Recognition of Orders and Prayer.​
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CONFIRMATION & BAPTISM: Holy Baptism For Children and Others Unable to Answer For Themselves which involves Renunciation of Sin and Profession of Faith.
MERCY SEAT 15 YEAR ANNIVERSARY Celebrated 15 Years 10.05.2025 ESTABLISHED 10.01.2010.
FEBRUARY 22, 2026 – 1ST SUNDAY IN LENT - PURPLE
6TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, LAST AFTER EPIPHANY – GREEN
W E L C O M E
Rev. Sylvia Bell & Granddaughter Bradley
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Barbara Dotson
Joe Ferguson
FEBRUARY 22, 2026 – 1ST SUNDAY IN LENT - PURPLE
6TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, LAST AFTER EPIPHANY – GREEN
Sermon: "TEMPTATION”
SATAN SAYS LOOK AT YOUR SIN
GOD SAYS LOOK AT MY SON
-Breakfast served during Sunday School At 10AM
-Lunch sent home with those who come from Rehab and miss their lunch.
Black History
Rev, Bell 2009 Chaplain Resident at Baptist Health Little Rock, CPE
The Journey with Christ
GOD'S EYES ARE ON YOU.
WHO KNOWS WHAT HE HAS PLANNED FOR YOU.
KEEP YOUR EYES ON HIM AND HE WILL BRING YOU THROUGH.
Rev. Sylvia's First Grade Class Charleston, Arkansas. Desegregated in 1954 and recognized as the First School System in the Southern States by the National Historical Society to desegregate.
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Children Attending Charleston Public School Beginning is 1954: Click Link
Welcome
Pastoral Care Counseling focused on love extended to all since creation.
Welcome to Mercy Seat
Exodus 37.6 God made a mercy seat (propitiatory" - specifically an atoning sacrifice, Jesus, 1 Jn 4.10).
CHRIST HAS COME, CHRIST HAS DIED AND CHRIST WILL COME AGAIN. He is the same yesterday, today and forever.
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The LOGO PICTURE shown is a drawing by Rev. Sylvia Bell incorporating the concept of the Mercy Seat and the cross. Exodus 37:6 NISB, (6) "He made a MERCY SEAT (propitiatory - specifically an atoning sacrifice) of pure gold, two and a half cubits (the length of the forearm from the elbow to the tip of the middle finger usually 18 inches/46 centimeters) long and one and a half cubits wide. (7) He made two cherubim (angels - from the lowest to highest rank as follows: angels, archangels, principalities, powers, virtues, dominions, thrones, cherubim, and seraphim) of gold; he made them of hammered work at the two ends of the MERCY SEAT; (8) one cherub at the one end and one cherub at the other end; he made the cherubim of one piece with the MERCY SEAT at the two ends. (9) The cherubim had their wings spread upward, covering the MERCY SEAT with their wings, with their faces toward each other; the faces of the cherubim were toward the MERCY SEAT and John 1 4. 10."
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In MERCY SEAT'S logo, I have placed the cross on the MERCY SEAT symbolizing Jesus Christ, our atonement with seven (7) rays of light emanating from the cross.
I invite your comments and will post new comments in a week - bellsylvia.mercyseat@gmail.com
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"'And this is the judgment" (the critical moment), 'that the light is come into the world, and we loved the darkness rather than the light.'" (John 3:19)
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We are in the Season of Lent which
echoes the 40 days Jesus sent fasting in
the desert enduring the temptations of
Satan.
-It also occurs 40 days leading up to
Easter.
-Maybe we fast, maybe we engage in
continual intercessory prayer, fasting
or giving.
-I recall a time of filling a little card with
pennies for every day of Lent and giving to the
Church.
-We observe the Season of Lent in many ways.
-Help us to be mindful of why we
observe Lent.
-We honor the suffering Jesus endured
for us.
-May our observances and our giving
be a joy to You as You watchfully look
upon on us to see if we are truly in
doing these things truly repentant.
-Help us have humble hearts as we
remember why we observe the Season
of Lent.
We pray in Jesus Name by the Power of
the Holy Spirit. Amen
Isaiah 58. “… ‘Why have we fasted,’
They say, ‘and You have not seen? Why
have we afflicted our souls, and You
take no notice?’ ‘In fact, in the day of
your fast you find pleasure, And exploit
all your laborers. Indeed you fast for
strife and debate, And to strike with the
fist of wickedness. You will not fast as
you do this day, To make your voice
heard on high. Is it a fast that I have
chosen, A day for a man to afflict his
soul? Is it a bow down his head like a
bulrush, And to spread out sackcloth
and ashes? Would call this a fast, And
an acceptable day to the LORD? ‘Is this
not the fast that I have chosen: To loose the bonds of wickedness, To undo the heavy burdens, To let the oppressed go free,
And that you break every yoke? …”
Matthew 4.1-11 “The Jesus was led by
the Spirit into the wilderness to be
tempted by the devil. After fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry. The
tempter came to him and said, If you
are the Son of God, …”
Our Mission
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Our Vision
Mercy Pastoral Care Counseling was birth from a statement made reference counseling services Chaplain Elder Reverend Bell was alleged to have given to two individuals as their pastor. She had knowledge of both individuals, but had never counseled either in any way other than perhaps their attendance in a worship service. From these speculations, she realized a deep desire and need in the community of faith. Mercy Seat Church and Pastoral Care Counseling was conceived by counseling that took place by the Grace of God without hands on office intervention.
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There are many seeking a deeper relationship with our Creator, God or a Higher Power. They need someone who is willing to listen and provide an honest informed response. In that respect, as MERCY SEAT counselor, We seek to enlighten, as well as, promote healing and healthy living.
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Our Goals
Mercy Pastoral Care Counseling through the leading of the Holy Spirit desires to extend the liberty of the Gospel of Jesus Christ as set forth in scriptures, theology, experiences and doctrine. We do not seek to present a one sided dialogue but an all inclusive dialogue spanning creation - past, present and future. This dialogue which is available to all comes through communion with Creator, God or a Higher Power through the revelation.
Mercy Seat began meeting in Rev. Sylvia Bell's home on October 10, 2010.
MERCY SEAT CHURCH HAS BEEN IN EXISTENCE AS AN INTERDENOMINATIONAL NON-PROFIT RECOGNIZED BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE EFECTIVE AUGUST 15, 2012 AS A PUBLIC CHARITY EFFECTIVE AUGUST 15, 2012.
Services
-Pastoral Care Counseling.
-COUNSELING: BY APPOINTMENT:FEED, TEND, FEED - LOW COST.
-ASSISTANCE TO THE POOR AND NEEDY: MUST BE DOCUMENTED THAT THE NEED EXIST.
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Isaiah 1:16-17 wash and make yourselves clean
Take your evil deeds
out of my sight!
learn to do right!
Seek justice,
encourage the oppressed.
Defend the cause of the fatherless,
plead the case of the widow, theme that runs throughout GOD'S Word.
Ordination Blessings NACM:
SUNDAY SCHOOL:
10.00AM
SUNDAY WORSHIP:
11:00AM - INTERDENOMINATIONAL MERCY SEAT
1107 FORT STREET
BARLING, AR 72923
