Genesis 18:1-10, Psalm 15:2-5 Colossians 1:24-28, Luke 10:38-42

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1 th 9 t SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST Genesis 18:1-10, Psalm 15:2-5 Colossians 1:24-28, Luke 10:38-42 God wants to dwell with each of us personally, intimately as the mysterious guests once visited Abraham's tent, as Jesus once entered the home of Mary and Martha. By his hospitality in this week s First Reading, Abraham shows us how we are to welcome the Lord into our lives. His selfless service of his divine guests (see Hebrews 13:1) stands in contrast to the portrait of Martha drawn in this week s Gospel. Where Abraham is concerned only for the well-being of his guests, Martha speaks only of herself "Do you not care that my sister has left me by myself...tell her to help me." Jesus' gentle rebuke reminds us that we risk missing the divine in the mundane, that we can fall into the trap of believing that God somehow needs to be served by human hands (see Acts 17:25). Our Lord comes to us, not to be served but to serve (see Matthew 20:28). He gave His life that we might know the one thing we need, the "better part" which is life in the fellowship of God. Jesus is the true Son promised today by Abraham's visitors (see Matthew 1:1). In Him, God has made an everlasting covenant for all time, made us blessed descendants of Abraham (see Genesis 17:19,21; Romans 4:16-17, 19-21). The Church now offers us this covenant, bringing to completion the word of God, the promise of His plan of salvation, what Paul calls "the mystery hidden for ages." As once He came to Abraham, Mary and Martha, Christ now comes to each of us in Word and Sacrament. As we sing in this week s Psalm: He will make His dwelling with those who keep His Word and practice justice (see also John 14:23). If we do these things we will not be anxious or disturbed, will not have our Lord taken from us. We will wait on the Lord, who told Abraham and tells each of us: "I will surely return to you." Websiitte:: -- Emaiill:: qbc@quiioccasiin..org Quioccasin Baptist Church Quiioccccassiin Road Henrriicco,, Viirrgiiniia Churrcch Offffiicce:: ((804)) Fax:: ((804)) THE LORD S SUPPER 9 th Sunday After Pentecost Sunday, July 17, 2016 Sesquiicentenniiall Anniiversary Reverend Dr.. Earll Leslliie Blledsoe Intteriim Pasttor

2 The Celebration of Morning Worship... 8:00 A.M. The Church School... 9:30 A.M. Deacon Arthur W. Byrd, Jr. Superintendent So when they had rowed about five and twenty or thirty furlongs, they see Jesus walking on the sea, and drawing nigh unto the ship: and they were afraid. But he saith unto them, It is I; be not afraid John 6:19-20 KJV The Prelude... Ms. Angela M. Mosley Near the Cross No. 103 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 compassion: you are patient with evil, and you care for lost men. Teach us to obey you, and to live our lives following the good shepherd, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. The Chant... No. 9 Alleluia The Responsive Reading... Minister/Congregation THE LORD S SUPPER No. 598 The Hymn of Praise and Adoration... No. 1 HOLY, HOLY, HOLY The Welcome/Announcements/Recognitions... Deacon Edith Lomax, Church Clerk The Scripture... Minister John 6:15-25 Special Music... The Volunteer Choir At the Cross No. 137 The Prayer... Minister The Prayer Response... Choir/Congregation Sweet Hour of Prayer No Announcements August 10 at 11:00 A.M. The Senior Citizen s Ministry WILL NOT MEET (VACATION) August 11 at 7:00 P.M. Choir Rehearsal for 150 th Anniversary Choir Concert August 13 at 8:30 A.M. Men s Fellowship Meeting Golden Corral August 13 10:00 A.M. 2:00 P.M. PRE-HOMECOMING FAMILY & FRIENDS DAY Car Show Gospel Music - Bingo Horseshoes Refreshments ALL ARE INVITED August 13 at 11:00 A.M. THE CHORAL ENSEMBLE WILL REHEARSE August 14 at 3:00 P.M. Reverend Bledsoe will preach a Sunday Afternoon revival service at St. James Baptist Church, Sparta Road, Milford, Virginia The Choral Ensemble will render the music. The Ushers will serve. Quioccasin church members will be fed upon arrival to the church. August 21 at 10:00 A.M. QUIOCCASIN HOMECOMING SERVICE Reverend Dr. Earl ** 1 JOINT SERVICE** Leslie Bledsoe will be preaching August 21 at 3:00 P.M. QUIOCCASIN HOMECOMING SERVICE Reverend Michael R. Lomax and the Westwood Baptist Church Family will be our special guest. August at 7:00 P.M. QUIOCCASIN BAPTIST CHURCH REVIVAL SERVICES August 27 at 12:00 NOON Choir Rehearsal for 150 th Anniversary Choir Concert August 31 at 7:30 P.M. Reverend Bledsoe will preach revival services at Mt. Garland Baptist Church, 4000 Buckner Road, Bumpass, Virginia The Choral Ensemble will render the music. The Ushers will serve. PLEASE REMOVE ALL PERSONAL ITEMS FROM NEW FELLOWSHIP HALL BY SUNDAY, JULY 31,

3 Announcements July NATIONAL BAPTIST DEACONS CONVENTION Hilton Richmond Hotel & Spa/Short Pump July 18 at 6:00 P.M. The Commission on Finance will meet July 18 at 7:00 P.M. The Women in Mission Ministry will meet July 20 at 11:00 A.M. The Senior Citizen s Ministry WILL NOT MEET July 20 at 6:45 P.M. Bible Study Reverend Dr. Earl Leslie Bledsoe July 20 at 7:30 P.M. Prayer and Praise July 21 at 11:00 A.M. SENIOR CITIZENS to travel to FAIRFIELD BAPTIST CHURCH, 1500 Mechanicsville Pike, Richmond, VA Sermon by Reverend Dr. Jerome Lee Our musical guest will be Reverend Annesto Younger and Friends July 23 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM. HEALTHY LIVING 2016 with Dr. Janice Neale and other healthcare providers Sponsor - Men s Fellowship Ministry July 23 at 11:00 A.M. THE CHORAL ENSEMBLE WILL REHEARSE July 23 at 12:00 NOON Choir Rehearsal for 150 th Anniversary Choir Concert July VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL Reverend Clara M. Owens, 2016 VBS Director July 27 at 10:00 A.M. The Senior Citizen s Ministry will visit the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts July 27 at 6:45 P.M. Bible Study CANCELLED July 27 at 7:30 P.M. Prayer and Praise - CANCELLED July 30 at 3:00 P.M. Reverend Bledsoe will preach the Ordination Service for Reverend Walter Pleasants at his home church, Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, Verdon Road, Doswell, Virginia NO CHOIR OR USHERS REQUESTED Members asked to go and support Reverend Bledsoe and Reverend Pleasants. Reverend Pleasants is Pastor-Elect of Rising Sun Baptist Church, Louisa, Virginia. August 3 at 11:00 A.M. The Senior Citizen s Ministry WILL NOT MEET (VACATION) August 4 at 6:00 P.M. The Ushers will meet August 4 at 7:00 P.M. The Sanctuary Choir will rehearse August 5 at 6:30 P.M. Children/Youth Mass Choir Rehearsal August 6 at 2:00 P.M. Reverend Bledsoe will preach an Ordination Service at The Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, 3200 E Broad St., Richmond, VA The Male Choir will render the music. The Ushers will serve -10- The Stewardship Challenge/Prayer... Deacon Vaughn Dennis 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 We ve Come This Far by Faith No. 529 The Offertory Prayer... Deacon Jack Stuart The Offertory Response...No. 559 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow The Hymn of Preparation...No. 147 He Touched Me The Sermon... Reverend Dr. Earl Leslie Bledsoe Interim Pastor INFORMATION IN JOHN FOR THE STORMS OF LIFE THE INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP The Invitational Hymn...No. 151 Old Time Religion THE LORD S SUPPER The Invitational Statement... Reverend Dr. Bledsoe The Prayer of Confession/Dedication The Pardon...No. 206 Have Thine Own Way, Lord THE CELEBRATION OF THE LORD S SUPPER Let Us Break Bread Together No. 358 There Is a Fountain No. 142 The Closing Prayer/Benediction/Grace... Minister The Choral Response... Choir/Congregation The Lord s Prayer No. 540 The Hymn of Fellowship/Dedication...No. 136 Glory to His Name -3-

4 The Period of Prayer and Praise... 10:40 A.M. The Celebration of Morning Worship... 10:55 A.M. So when they had rowed about five and twenty or thirty furlongs, they see Jesus walking on the sea, and drawing nigh unto the ship: and they were afraid. But he saith unto them, It is I; be not afraid John 6:19-20 KJV The Prelude... Mr. Paul Locke The Introit... Welcome Holy Spirit 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 compassion: you are patient with evil, and you care for lost men. Teach us to obey you, and to live our lives following the good shepherd, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. The Chant... No. 9 Alleluia The Responsive Reading... Minister/Congregation THE LORD S SUPPER No. 598 The Hymn of Praise and Adoration... No. 1 HOLY, HOLY, HOLY The Welcome/Announcements/Recognitions... Deacon Edith Lomax, Church Clerk Special Music... The Sanctuary Choir The Scripture... Minister John 6:15-25 Special Music... The Male Chorus The Prayer... Minister The Prayer Response... Choir/Congregation Sweet Hour of Prayer No OUR SICK AND SHUT-IN LIST PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK AND SHUT-IN MEMBERS Mrs. Dorothy Clark Marywood Lane, Apt 311 Mr. Moses Fenner Lawson Street, Deaconess Florine Fleming 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... Westport Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Room 205a Mrs. Josephine Norrell Shadyside Avenue, Suitland, MD Mrs. Bernice Honey Talley Village Field Place, Mrs. Emma J. Truman... Morningside of the West End, 3000 Skipwith Rd., Unit 241 Mrs. Florence Tyler Sadler Road Reverend P. Frances Watson Taylor Avenue West, Hampton, Virginia 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 JULY Deacon Jack Stuart (804) and Deacon Arthur Byrd, Jr. (804) Please inform them of any persons that are sick -9-

5 THE RIGHT HAND OF FELLOWSHIP The Stewardship Challenge/Prayer... Deacon Jack Stuart 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 We ve Come This Far by Faith No. 529 The Offertory Prayer... Deacon Vaughn Dennis The Offertory Response...No. 559 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow The Preparational Selection... The Sanctuary Choir The Sermon... Reverend Dr. Earl Leslie Bledsoe Interim Pastor INFORMATION IN JOHN FOR THE STORMS OF LIFE THE INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP The Invitational Hymn...No. 198 I Surrender All THE LORD S SUPPER The Invitational Statement... Reverend Dr. Bledsoe The Prayer of Confession/Dedication The Pardon...No. 206 Have Thine Own Way, Lord THE CELEBRATION OF THE LORD S SUPPER Let Us Break Bread Together No. 358 There Is a Fountain No. 142 The Closing Prayer/Benediction... Minister The Choral Response... Choir/Congregation The Lord s Prayer No. 540 The Hymn of Fellowship/Dedication...No. 136 Glory to His Name

6 VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 2016 Monday, July 25 Friday, July