17 th Sunday After Pentecost Ezekiel 18:25-28, Psalm 25:4-9 Philippians 2:1-11, Matthew 21:28-32

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1 17 th Sunday After Pentecost Ezekiel 18:25-28, Psalm 25:4-9 Philippians 2:1-11, Matthew 21:28-32 Echoing the complaint heard in last week s readings, today s First Reading again presents protests that God isn t fair. Why does He punish with death one who begins in virtue but falls into iniquity, while granting life to the wicked one who turns from sin? This is the question that Jesus takes up in the parable in today s Gospel. Celebration of Morning Worship Quioccasin Baptist Church Organiized 1866 The first son represents the most heinous sinners of Jesus day tax collectors and prostitutes who by their sin at first refuse to serve in the Lord s vineyard, the kingdom. At the preaching of John the Baptist, they repented and did what is right and just. The second son represents Israel s leaders who said they would serve God in the vineyard, but refused to believe John when he told them they must produce good fruits as evidence of their repentance (see Matthew 3:8). Once again, this week s readings invite us to ponder the unfathomable ways of God s justice and mercy. He teaches His ways only to the humble, as we sing in today s Psalm. And in the Epistle today, Paul presents Jesus as the model of that humility by which we come to know life s true path. Paul sings a beautiful hymn to the Incarnation. Unlike Adam, the first man, who in his pride grasped at being God, the New Adam, Jesus, humbled himself to become a slave, obedient even unto death on the cross (see Romans 5:14). In this He has shown sinners each one of us the way back to the Father. We can only come to God, to serve in His vineyard, the Church, by having that same attitude as Christ Quioccasin Road -- Henrri ico,, Virrgi inia Churrch Offffi ice:: ((804)) Fax:: ((804)) WORLD DAY OF COMMUNION 17 th Sunday After Pentecost Sunday, October 1, 2017 This is what Israel s leaders lacked. In their vainglory, they presumed their superiority that they had no further need to hear God s Word or God s servants. But this is the way to death, as God tells Ezekiel today. We are always to be emptying ourselves, seeking forgiveness for our sins and frailties, confessing on bended knee that He is Lord, to the glory of the Father. Website: qbc@quioccasin.org Reverend Dr.. Earll L.. Blledsoe IIntterri im Passttorr

2 The Celebration of Morning Worship... 8:00 A.M. That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love, EPHESIANS 3:17 The Prelude... Dr. Angela M. Mosley There s Something About That Name No. 22 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 Loving Father: whenever we wander, in mercy you find us. Help us to forgive without pride or ill will, as you forgive us, so that your joy may be ours; through Jesus Christ the 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 Announcements/Recognitions... Mrs. Edith Lomax, Deacon/Church Clerk The Scripture... Minister Ephesians 3:13-21 Special Music... The Volunteer Choir Nothing But the Blood No. 141 The Prayer... Minister The Prayer Response... Volunteer 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 Mrs. Wilhelmena Cunningham... Common. Senior Living, 2400 Gaskins Rd, Room 319 Mr. Moses Fenner Lawson Street, Deaconess Florine Fleming Whistler Road Mrs. Helen Foster... Beth Sholom Lifecare 1600 John Rolfe Prkwy - Room 111/Unit 3 Mrs. Denise Hardy Anna Marie Drive Mr. Herbert Jackson Parham Road Ms. Joyce Johnson Ridge Road Ms. Everlena King Forest Hill Avenue Ms. Marjorie McIntyre Marywood Lane, Apt 209 Mrs. Emma J. Truman... Morningside Assisted Living, 3000 Skipwith Road, Unit 241 Reverend P. Frances Watson Taylor Avenue West, Hampton, Virginia Mrs. Quovardis White-Mosley.... Golden Living Center-Elizabeth Ann Crump, Room C17 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 OCTOBER Deacon Norma Hudgins (804) and Deacon George Willcox (804) Please inform them of any persons that are sick. -11-

3 Announcements October 2 at 7:00 P.M. CHURCH MEETING October 3 at 12 Noon The Women in Mission Ministry will tour CARITAS. Meeting place is 700 Dinwiddie Avenue and then you will travel to the Furniture Bank. Please see Elnora Allen or Connie Spindle if you would like to participate. October 3 at 7:00 P.M. Church Anniversary Committee meeting October 5 at 6:00 P.M. Usher s meeting October 5 at 7:00 P.M. October 7 at 8:30 A.M. Men s Fellowship meeting at Golden Corral October 7 at 9:30 A.M. Marketing and Media meeting October 7 10:00 A.M. 2:00 P.M. Youth Summit see page 8 October 7 at 10:00 A.M. October 7 at 11:00 A.M. Choral Ensemble rehearsal October 8 at 3:00 P.M. Renaming of Fellowship Hall and Kitchen Dedication see page 6 October 9 at 6:00 P.M. Trustee meeting October 12 at 6:30 P.M. Male Chorus rehearsal October 12 at 7:00 P.M. Sanctuary Choir rehearsal October 14 at 8:30 A.M. Deacon s meeting October 14 at 10:00 A.M. Deaconess meeting October 15 at 3:00 P.M. Deacon, Deaconess, Trustee Anniversary October 16 at 6:30 P.M. Commission on Finance meeting October 18 at 11:00 A.M. Aging with Grace Ministry Anniversary Reverend Dr. Earl Bledsoe is the preacher of the hour. Reverend Annesto Younger and Friends will render the music. October 19 at 7:00 P.M. October 21 at 10:00 A.M. October 21 at 11:00 A.M. Choral Ensemble rehearsal October 22 at 4:00 P.M. The Choral Ensemble Anniversary October 23 at 6:30 P.M. Deacons Conference of Richmond and Vicinity meeting at Fifth Baptist Church, 1415 W Cary Street, Richmond, VA October 29 at 3:00 P.M. Ordination Service for Reverend Malcoln Lynch Aging with Grace Senior Citizens meet every Wednesday in Fellowship Hall unless visiting other churches Bible Study is every Wednesday night starting at 6:45 P.M. with Dr. Earl L. Bledsoe followed by Prayer and Praise 7:30 P.M The Stewardship Challenge/Prayer... Deacon Tim Floyd Malachi 3:8-10 THE MUSICAL OFFERING/TITHES/OFFERINGS (Benevolence).... In Unison Psalm 24 KJV (Tithes/General/Mortgage)... Ushers/Deacons/Congregation What Shall I Render The Offertory Prayer... Deacon Edith Lomax The Offertory Response...No. 559 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow The Preparatory Selection... Choir/Congregation There is Power in the Blood No. 145 The Sermon... Reverend Dr. Earl L. Bledsoe Interim Pastor A Timeless Word from Ephesians for an Ageless World 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/Grace...Reverend Dr. Bledsoe The Choral Response... Choir/Congregation The Lord s Prayer No. 540 The Hymn of Fellowship/Dedication... No.136 Glory to His Name <<<The Church School... 9:30 A.M.>>> Deacon Arthur W. Byrd, Jr. Superintendent -3-

4 The Period of Prayer and Praise... 10:40 A.M. The Celebration of Morning Worship... 10:55 A.M. That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love, EPHESIANS 3:17 SERMON NOTES AND REFLECTIONS The Prelude... Mr. Paul Locke The Introit... I Feel Jesus 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 Loving Father: whenever we wander, in mercy you find us. Help us to forgive without pride or ill will, as you forgive us, so that your joy may be ours; through Jesus Christ the 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 Special Music... The Sanctuary Choir The Scripture... Minister Ephesians 3:13-21 Special Music... The Children/Youth Choir The Prayer... Minister The Prayer Response... Choir/Congregation Sweet Hour of Prayer No

5 The Stewardship Challenge/Prayer... Deacon Edith Lomax Malachi 3:8-10 THE MUSICAL OFFERING/TITHES/OFFERINGS (Benevolence).... In Unison Psalm 24 KJV (Tithes/General/Mortgage)... Ushers/Deacons/Congregation What Shall I Render The Offertory Prayer... Deacon Tim Floyd The Offertory Response...No. 559 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow The Preparatory Selection... The Sanctuary Choir We will start off with a Jammin for Jesus session led by a wellknown Gospel Rap group, G Ross who will engage our youth in Praise & Worship. This Summit will consist of seminars on subjects pertaining to local and national current issues of our Children/Youth such as physical & digital bullying, self-defense, gangs, and a special topic, 7 Reasons Not to Share Christ (and why we should go ahead a do it anyway). We will wrap our summit up with a special play production by our QBC Youth Ministry! Saturday, October 7, :00 A.M. 2:00 P.M. -8- The Sermon... Reverend Dr. Earl L. Bledsoe Interim Pastor A Timeless Word from Ephesians for an Ageless World 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...Reverend Dr. Bledsoe The Choral Response... Choir/Congregation The Lord s Prayer No. 540 The Hymn of Fellowship/Dedication... No.136 Glory to His Name -5-

6 DEACON/ DEACONESS/ TRUSTEES ANNIVERSARY Quioccasin Baptist Church Cordially invite you to attend the Renaming of the Fellowship Hall to Dr. Andrew M. Mosley, Jr. Enrichment Center and Kitchen Dedication In Memory of the late E. Maxine Carter Sunday, October 8, :00 P.M Quioccasin Road Henrico, Virginia Reception to follow Reverend Micah Jackson and Seventh Street Memorial Baptist Church will be our special guest Sunday, October 15, :00 P.M