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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.
MARCH 08, 2026 – 3RD SUNDAY IN LENT - PURPLE
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W E L C O M E
Rev. Sylvia Bell & Granddaughter Bradley
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Barbara Dotson
Joe Ferguson
MARCH 08, 2026 – 3RD SUNDAY IN LENT - PURPLE
Sermon: "One Sows And Another Reaps – A Samaritan Woman”
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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Dear God, it is Friday and we are ready for that Saturday and Sunday downtime.
-You gave us a work week: 6 days of labor and 7th day no work.
-Man has also given us a work week: 40 hours of work, 10 hours commuting, 56 hours sleeping, 14 hours eating, showering (basis survival needs) for a total of 120 hours leaving 48 hours of rest or weekend which is our recovery time to do it all over again Monday.
-Today as we look forward to the end of this day to begin our weekend, may we run the hours for ourselves that man placed upon us in 1926.
-We know that Your Eye is ever on us keeping us from exhaustion.
-We thank You and praise You for the Yoke of Jesus Christ.
We pray in Jesus Name by the Power of the Holy Spirit. Amen
Deuteronomy 5.13-14 “Six days you shall labor and do all your work, but the seventh day is a sabbath to the LORD your God. On it you shall not do any work, neither you, nor your son or daughter, nor your male or female servant, nor your ox, your donkey or any of your animals. Nor any foreigner residing in your towns, so that your male and female servants may rest, as you do.”
Matthew 11.29 “Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”
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
