11 th SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST COMMENTARY Readings: 1 Kings 19:4-8, Psalm 34:2-9, Ephesians 4:30-5:2, John 6:41-51

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11 th SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST COMMENTARY Readings: 1 Kings 19:4-8, Psalm 34:2-9, Ephesians 4:30-5:2, John 6:41-51 Sometimes we feel like Elijah in today's First Reading.

We can be tempted to despair, as the prophet was on his forty-day journey in the desert.

The Gospel today uses the same word, "murmur," to describe the crowds, who reenact Israel's hardheartedness in the desert.

1 11 th SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST COMMENTARY Readings: 1 Kings 19:4-8, Psalm 34:2-9, Ephesians 4:30-5:2, John 6:41-51 Sometimes we feel like Elijah in today's First Reading. We want to lie down and die, keenly aware of our failures, that we seem to be getting no better at doing what God wants of us. We can be tempted to despair, as the prophet was on his forty-day journey in the desert. We can be tempted to "murmur" against God, as the Israelites did during their forty years in the desert (see Exodus 16:2,7,8; 1 Corinthians 10:10). The Gospel today uses the same word, "murmur," to describe the crowds, who reenact Israel's hardheartedness in the desert. Jesus tells them that prophecies are being fulfilled in Him, that they are being taught by God. But they can't believe it. They can only see His flesh, that He is the "son" of Joseph and Mary. Quioccasin Baptist Church 9011 Quioccasin Road Henrico, Virginia Church Office: (804) Fax: (804) tth Sunday after Pentecost Pre-Homecoming Sunday,, August 9,, 2015 Yet if we believe, if we seek Him in our distress, He will deliver us from our fears, as we sing in today's Psalm. At the altar in every Lord s Supper, the Lord himself (see Exodus 3:1-2), touches us. He commands us to take and eat His flesh given for the life of the world (see Matthew 26:26). This taste of the heavenly gift (see Hebrews 6:4-5) comes to us with a renewed command -- to get up and continue on the journey we began in baptism, to the mountain of God, the kingdom of heaven. He will give us the bread of life, the strength and grace we need -- as He fed our spiritual ancestors in the wilderness and Elijah in the desert. So let us stop grieving the Spirit of God, as Paul says in today's Epistle, in another reference to Israel in the desert (see Isaiah 63:10). Let us say to God as Elijah did, "Take my life." Not in the sense of wanting to die. But in giving ourselves as a sacrificial offering -- loving Him as He has loved us, on the cross and in the Lord s Supper. Website: qbc@quioccasin.org Reverend Kenneth W.. Brown Sunday Preacher Associate Minister Dr.. Andrew M.. Moslley,, Jr.. Retired Pastor Reverend P.. Frances Wattson Retired Minister of Education/Administrative Assistant

2 The Celebration of Morning Worship... 8:00 A.M. The Church School... 9:30 A.M. Mr. Arthur W. Byrd, Jr., Deacon Superintendent Afterward he appeared unto the eleven as they sat at meat, and upbraided them with their unbelief and hardness of heart Mark 16:14b KJV The Prelude... Ms. Angela M. Mosley Open My Eyes, That I May See No. 218 The Call to Worship... Reverend Henrietta B. Anderson Great is the LORD: and greatly to be praised in the city of our GOD: in the mountain of his holiness. The Prayer of Invocation... In Unison God of grace: your Son Jesus fed hungry men with loaves of borrowed bread. May we never hoard what we have, but gratefully share with others good things you provide; through Jesus Christ, the bread of life. Amen. The Chant... No. 9 Alleluia The Responsive Reading... Minister/Congregation FAITH No. 596 The Hymn of Praise and Adoration... No. 19 PRAISE HIM! PRAISE HIM! The Welcome/Announcements/Recognitions Mrs. Edith Lomax, Deacon/Church Clerk The Scripture... Minister Mark 16:9-14 Special Music... The Volunteer Choir How Great Thou Art No. 43 The Prayer... Minister The Prayer Response... Choir/Congregation More Love To Thee No OUR SICK AND SHUT-IN LIST PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK AND SHUT-IN MEMBERS Mrs. Lillian Anderson Rosewood Avenue Mrs. Michelle Crawford-Brooks Midway Road Mrs. Dorothy Clark Marywood Lane, Apt 311 Mrs. Marie Collins Orinda Drive, Mr. Moses Fenner Lawson Street, Mrs. Florine Fleming, Deaconess Whistler Road Mrs. Helen Foster... Beth Sholom Lifecare 1600 John Rolfe Prkwy - Room 208/Unit 2 Miss Helena Fountain Fountain Lane Mrs. Denise Hardy Anna Marie Drive Mr. Herbert Jackson Parham Road Ms. Everlena King Forest Hill Avenue Ms. Marjorie McIntyre Marywood Lane, Apt 209 Mrs. Josephine Norrell Shadyside Avenue, Suitland, MD Mrs. Emma J. Truman... Imperial Plaza, 1715 Bellevue Avenue, Apt 208 Mrs. Florence Tyler Sadler Road Reverend P. Frances Watson Taylor Avenue West, Hampton, Virginia Mr. Uriel Winfree Hunters Mill Circle Mr. Charles Woodson, Deacon Francis Road, Glen Allen Mr. James Woodson French Street HOW MAY WE SERVE YOU? Sickness in the Home Desires Offering Envelopes Moved to the Address Below A Newcomer in the Community Seeking Church Membership Desires A Pastoral Call Children for Church School In Need of Prayer NAME PHONE ADDRESS DATE CITY STATE ZIP CODE Information supplied by: Please check desired one(s), tear off, and place in the offering plate or give to the Minister. DEACONS FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST Mr. Jack Stuart (804) and Mr. Timothy Floyd (804) Please inform them of any persons that are sick -11-

3 Announcements August th Annual Session Lott Carey Convention, Greensboro, North Carolina August 10 at 6:30 P.M. Trustees Meeting August 11 at 6:30 P.M. The Male Chorus will rehearse (Tuesday Evening) August 12 at 11:00 A.M. The Senior Citizen s Ministry will not meet - VACATION August 12 at 6:45 P.M. Bible Study Teacher Rev. Dr. Thomas S. Simmons August 12 at 7:30 P.M. Prayer and Praise August 12 at 7:00 P.M. The Sanctuary Choir will rehearse August 15 at 8:30 A.M. Deacon s Meeting August 15 at 10:00 A.M. Deaconess Meeting August 15 11:00 A.M. 4:00 P.M. FRIENDS AND FAMILY FUN New Fellowship Hall See Page 6 August 16 See Page 7 ((((( QUIOCCASIN BAPTIST CHURCH HOMECOMING ))))) ***MEMBERS PLEASE BRING DESSERTS*** 8:30 A.M. SUNDAY SCHOOL 10:00 A.M. JOINT MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE Reverend Faye Cooper-Baldwin Preacher 2:00 P.M. Prayer and Praise 2:30 P.M. HOMECOMING WORSHIP SERVICE Reverend Dr. Proctor N. Beard Preacher and the Springfield Baptist Church Family August 17 at 6:00 P.M. The Commission on Finance will meet August See Page 7 ((((( REVIVAL SERVICES))))) 7:00 P.M. PRAYER AND PRAISE 7:30 P.M. THE CALL TO WORSHIP August 19 at 11:00 A.M. The Senior Citizen s Ministry will not meet - VACATION August 19 at 6:45 P.M. Bible Study Teacher Reverend Clara M. Owens August 19 at 7:30 P.M. Prayer and Praise August 22 at 11:00 A.M. The Choral Ensemble will rehearse August 24 at 6:30 P.M. Meeting - Deacon s Conference of Richmond and Vicinity First African Baptist Church, 2700 Hanes Ave., Richmond August 25 at 6:30 P.M. 150 TH CHURCH ANNIVERSARY PLANNING MEETING August 26 at 11:00 A.M. The Senior Citizen s Ministry will not meet - VACATION August 26 at 6:45 P.M. Bible Study Teacher Reverend Clara M. Owens August 26 at 7:30 P.M. Prayer and Praise August 30 MISSION SUNDAY September 3 at 6:00 P.M. The Ushers will meet September 7 LABOR DAY September 7 at 6:00 P.M. The Commission on Finance will meet September 12 at 8:30 A.M. Men s Fellowship Meeting Golden Corral September 12 at 11:00 A.M. The Choral Ensemble will rehearse -10- The Stewardship Challenge/Prayer... Mr. George Willcox, Deacon Malachi 3:8-10 THE MUSICAL OFFERING/TITHES/OFFERINGS (Benevolence).... In Unison Psalm 24 KJV (MORTGAGE)... Ushers/Deacons/Congregation Praise Him! (Tithes/General)... Ushers/Deacons/Congregation What Shall I Render The Offertory Prayer... Mrs. Edith Lomax, Deacon The Offertory Response...No. 559 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow The Hymn of Preparation... No. 45 Great Is Thy Faithfulness The Sermon... Reverend Kenneth W. Brown Associate Minister HOLD ONTO YOUR FAITH THE INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP The Invitational Hymn...No. 198 I Surrender All The Silent Moment The Benediction/Grace... Reverend Brown The Choral Response... Choir/Congregation The Threefold Amen No. 553 The Postlude... Let the Church Say AMEN -3-

The Period of Prayer and Praise... 10:40 A.M. The Celebration of Morning Worship... 10:55 A.M. Afterward he appeared unto the eleven as they sat at meat, and upbraided them with their unbelief and hardness of heart Mark 16:14b KJV The Prelude.

.. Minister Great is the LORD: and greatly to be praised in the city of our GOD: in the mountain of his holiness. The Prayer of Invocation.

4 The Period of Prayer and Praise... 10:40 A.M. The Celebration of Morning Worship... 10:55 A.M. Afterward he appeared unto the eleven as they sat at meat, and upbraided them with their unbelief and hardness of heart Mark 16:14b KJV The Prelude... Ms. Angela M. Mosley The Introit...No. 549 The Lord Is In His Holy Temple Processional Selection... Choir/Congregation Come By Here The Call to Worship... Minister Great is the LORD: and greatly to be praised in the city of our GOD: in the mountain of his holiness. The Prayer of Invocation... In Unison God of grace: your Son Jesus fed hungry men with loaves of borrowed bread. May we never hoard what we have, but gratefully share with others good things you provide; through Jesus Christ, the bread of life. Amen. The Chant... No. 9 Alleluia The Responsive Reading... Minister/Congregation FAITH No. 596 The Hymn of Praise and Adoration... No. 19 PRAISE HIM! PRAISE HIM! The Welcome/Announcements/Recognitions Mrs. Edith Lomax, Deacon/Church Clerk It's that time again! The Children's Ministry will be collecting school supplies and monetary gifts for our children who will go back to school in September. Please see Jaime Lynch, Andrea Johnson or Reverend Zenobia Scott to contribute. *******A box will also be placed downstairs******* The Scripture... Minister Mark 16:9-14 Special Music... The Choral Ensemble The Prayer... Minister A date will be given at a later date for activities

5 Choir Assignments for Revival: Monday Children/Youth Mass Tuesday Choral Ensemble Wednesday --- Golden Angels Thursday Sanctuary Choir Friday Male Chorus The Prayer Response... Choir/Congregation He s Sweet, I Know No. 376 The Stewardship Challenge/Prayer... Mrs. Edith Lomax, Deacon Malachi 3:8-10 THE MUSICAL OFFERING/TITHES/OFFERINGS (Benevolence).... In Unison Psalm 24 KJV (MORTGAGE)... Ushers/Deacons/Congregation Praise Him! (Tithes/General)... Ushers/Deacons/Congregation What Shall I Render The Offertory Prayer... Mr. George Willcox, Deacon The Offertory Response...No. 559 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow The Preparational Selection... The Choral Ensemble The Sermon... Reverend Kenneth W. Brown Associate Minister HOLD ONTO YOUR FAITH THE INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP The Invitational Hymn...No. 198 I Surrender All The Silent Moment The Benediction... Reverend Brown The Choral Response... Choir/Congregation The Threefold Amen No. 553 The Postlude... Let the Church Say AMEN

PRE-HOMECOMING FAMILY FUN Saturday, August 15, 2015 11:00 AM 4:00

afternoon of fun activities, games, and plenty of food!

.Go home to thy friends, and tell them how great things the Lord

Mark 5:19 ===== Homecoming Preachers ===== 10:00 A.M. JOINT MORNING

HOMECOMING WORSHIP SERVICE Reverend Dr. Proctor N. Beard, Sr.

August 17, 2015 Friday, August 21, 2015 Lord, Send A Revival and

6 PRE-HOMECOMING FAMILY FUN Saturday, August 15, :00 AM 4:00 PM You are invited to come and share with the church family for an afternoon of fun activities, games, and plenty of food!!! HOMECOMING SERVICES Sunday, August 16, Go home to thy friends, and tell them how great things the Lord hath done for thee, and hath had compassion on thee. Mark 5:19 ===== Homecoming Preachers ===== 10:00 A.M. JOINT MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE Reverend Faye Cooper-Baldwin 2:30 P.M. HOMECOMING WORSHIP SERVICE Reverend Dr. Proctor N. Beard, Sr. and The Springfield Baptist Church Family REVIVAL SERVICES Monday, August 17, 2015 Friday, August 21, 2015 Lord, Send A Revival and Let It begin in me. ===== Revival Preachers ===== 7:00 P.M. PRAYER AND PRAISE 7:30 P.M. THE CALL TO WORSHIP Monday>>>>>>> Reverend Frank Lomax, Jr. Tuesday>>>>>>> Reverend Henrietta B. Anderson Quioccasin Baptist Church New Fellowship Hall Sponsored by the Combined Usher s Ministry Wednesday >>>> Reverend Dr. Thomas S. Simmons Thursday>>>>>> Reverend Zenobia W. Scott Friday >>>>>>>>>Reverend Clara M. Owens

10 th SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST COMMENTARY Exodus 16:2 4, 12 15, Psalm 78:3 4, 23 25, 54 Ephesians 4:17, 20 24, John 6:24 35

10 th SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST COMMENTARY Exodus 16:2 4, 12 15, Psalm 78:3 4, 23 25, 54 Ephesians 4:17, 20 24, John 6:24 35 The journey of discipleship is a life-long exodus from the slavery of sin and death