W E L C O M E
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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.
SEPTEMBER 13, 2026 – 16TH AFTER PENTECOST – 24TH
SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME – 2ND SUNDAY IN SEPTEMBER
Rev. Sylvia Bell & Granddaughter Bradley
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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.
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."
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
"'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)
Our Mission
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.
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.
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.
LORD, we know that Your Angels are present in our lives.
-Thank You for that presence that sustains us along with the Power of the Holy Spirit.
-A woman LORD recounted being trapped on the stairway of one of the Twin Towers in New York on 911.
-Finally, making a move because she was told along with a group of coworkers to stay put and help would come to them.
-Help did not come.
-They made a move to go down the stairwell from around the 60th floor.
-Making it to around the 30th floor or so the building came down on them.
-There was a man named Paul who began to encourage and stay with her holding her hand letting her know he would not leave her.
-She was not a Christian and had previously rejected Your Presence saying maybe later but not now.
-Her mother and sister were Christians and were praying for her, but it is You LORD who holds us in Your Hand according to Your Will.
-On 911, as she lay in the rumble crushed and unable to move, she made a profession to You.
-She would serve You if You would save her.
-The man named Paul kept encouraging and telling her to hold on and to call out for help.
-She cried out and finally she saw a light.
-When she was finally rescued, she wanted to see Paul.
-She was told there was no one else with her.
-LORD, this is one person’s story.
-You know our hearts and what Your Plans are for us.
-Help us to open the door when You call.
-Forgive us when we say not today, maybe tomorrow.
We pray in Jesus Name by the Power of the Holy Spirit. Amen
Psalm 8 “… what is mankind that you are mindful of them, human beings that you care for them? You have made them a little lower than the angels and crowned them with glory and honor. …”
Revelation 3.20 “Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the do9or, I will come in and eat with that person, and they with me.”
Barbara Dotson
Joe Ferguson
SEPTEMBER 13, 2026 – 16TH AFTER PENTECOST – 24TH
SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME – 2ND SUNDAY IN SEPTEMBER
Sermon: “Unforgiven”
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
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, Bell 2009 Chaplain Resident at Baptist Health Little Rock, CPE
The Journey with Christ
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.
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
