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19 th SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST COMMENTARY Readings: Genesis 2:18-24, Psalm 128:1-6, Hebrews 2:9-11, Mark 10:2-16 In today s Gospel, the Pharisees try to trap Jesus with a trick question.

But Jesus points His enemies back before Moses, to the beginning, interpreting the text we hear in today s First Reading. Divorce violates the order of creation, He says.

But Jesus comes to fulfill the Law, to reveal its true meaning and purpose, and to give people the grace to keep God s commands. Marriage, He reveals, is a sacrament, a divine, life-giving sign.

That s why today s Gospel moves so easily from a debate about marriage to Jesus blessing of children.

1 19 th SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST COMMENTARY Readings: Genesis 2:18-24, Psalm 128:1-6, Hebrews 2:9-11, Mark 10:2-16 In today s Gospel, the Pharisees try to trap Jesus with a trick question. The lawfulness of divorce in Israel was never at issue. Moses had long ago allowed it (see Deuteronomy 24:1-4). But Jesus points His enemies back before Moses, to the beginning, interpreting the text we hear in today s First Reading. Divorce violates the order of creation, He says. Moses permitted it only as a concession to the people s hardness of heart their inability to live by God s covenant Law. But Jesus comes to fulfill the Law, to reveal its true meaning and purpose, and to give people the grace to keep God s commands. Marriage, He reveals, is a sacrament, a divine, life-giving sign. Through the union of husband and wife, God intended to bestow His blessings on the human family making it fruitful, multiplying it until it filled the earth (see Genesis 1:28). That s why today s Gospel moves so easily from a debate about marriage to Jesus blessing of children. Children are blessings the Father bestows on couples who walk in His ways, as we sing in today s Psalm. Marriage also is a sign of God s new covenant. As today s Epistle hints, Jesus is the new Adam made a little lower than the angels, born of a human family (see Romans 5:14; Psalm 8:5-7). The Church is the new Eve, the woman born of Christ s pierced side as He hung in the sleep of death on the cross (see John 19:34; Revelation 12:1-17). Through the union of Christ and the Church as one flesh, God s plan for the world is fulfilled (see Ephesians 5:21-32). Eve was mother of all the living (see Genesis 3:20). And in baptism, we are made sons and daughters of the Church, children of the Father, heirs of the eternal glory He intended for the human family in the beginning. The challenge for us is to live as children of the kingdom, growing up ever more faithful in our love and devotion to the ways of Christ and the teachings of His Church. Website: qbc@quioccasin.org Quioccasin Baptist Church Quiioccccassiin Road Henrriicco,, Viirrgiiniia Churrcch Offffiicce:: ((804)) Fax:: ((804)) WORLD COMMUNION SUNDAY 19 th Sunday after Pentecost Sunday, October 4, ::00 A..M.. PREACHER Reverend Frank Lomax,, JJr.. Minisstterr off Sttewarrdsshi ip 10::55 A..M.. PREACHER Reverend Kenneth W.. Brown Minisstterr off Sttewarrdsshi ip Dr.. Andrew M.. Moslley,, Jr.. -- Reet Reverend P.. Frances Wattson -- Reet ti iireedd PPaasst toor r ti iir reedd Mi iinni iisst teer r oof f EEdduuccaat ti iioonn

2 The Celebration of Morning Worship... 7:55 A.M. The Church School... 9:30 A.M. Mr. Arthur W. Byrd, Jr., Deacon Superintendent God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Psalm 46:1 KJV The Prelude... Ms. Angela M. Mosley Sweet, Sweet Spirit No. 127 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 Great God, Father of us all: you send us into the world to do your work. May we not only promise to serve you, but do what you command, loving neighbors, and telling the good news of 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 Mrs. Edith Lomax, Deacon/Church Clerk The Scripture... Minister Psalm 46 Special Music... The Volunteer Choir How Great Thou Art No. 43 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. Lillian Anderson... Nursing Home Mrs. Michelle Crawford-Brooks... MCV Hospital Intensive Care 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 OCTOBER Mr. Vaughn Dennis (804) and Mrs. Edith Lomax (804) Please inform them of any persons that are sick -11-

3 Announcements October 5 at 6:00 P.M. The Commission on Finance will meet October 7 at 11:00 A.M. The Senior Citizen s Ministry will meet October 7 at 6:45 P.M. Bible Study Teacher Dr. Jonathan K. Stubbs Focus on Forgiveness Starting with The Lord s Prayer October 7 at 7:30 P.M. Prayer and Praise October 8 at 6:30 P.M. 150 th CHURCH ANNIVERSARY Prayer Breakfast Committee Meeting October 10 at 8:30 A.M. Men s Fellowship Meeting at Golden Corral October 10 at 10:00 A.M. Tuckahoe Quarterly Men and Women Meetings - October 10 at 11:00 A.M. The Choral Ensemble will rehearse October 10 at 5:00 P.M. The TUCKAHOE MEN PLAY - HEAR THE WIND BLOW, FIFTH BAPTIST CHURCH FAMILY LIFE CENTER, 1415 West Cary Street - $15 - See Paul Locke for tickets October 10 at 5:00 P.M. October 12 at 6:30 P.M. October 12 at 7:00 P.M. October 13 at 6:00 P.M. October 14 at 11:00 A.M. October 14 at 6:45 P.M. October 14 at 7:30 P.M. October 15 at 7:00 P.M. October 17 at 8:30 A.M. October 17 at 10:00 A.M. October 18 at 4:00 P.M. October 19 at 6:00 P.M. October 19 at 7:00 P.M. October 20 at 6:30 P.M. October 21 at 11:00 A.M. October 22 at 11:00 A.M. October 24 at 11:00 A.M. October 25 at 4:00 P.M. October 27 at 6:00 P.M. November 7 at 8:30 A.M. Westwood Baptist Church Banquet 250+ attendees >>> Workers Needed Badly <<< The Trustees will meet CHURCH MEETING BUSINESS OF IMPORTANCE The Male Chorus will rehearse The Senior Citizen s Ministry will meet Bible Study Teacher Dr. Jonathan K. Stubbs Prayer and Praise The Sanctuary Choir will rehearse Deacon s Meeting Deaconess Meeting DEACONS / DEACONESSES /TRUSTEES ANNIVERSARY Reverend Dr. James P. Hedgepeth and the North Gayton Baptist Church Family will be our Special Guests The Commission on Finance will meet The Women in Mission Ministry will meet 150 TH CHURCH ANNIVERSARY PLANNING MEETING SENIOR CITIZEN S MINISTRY ANNIVERSARY Reverend Dr. James Ballard, Guest Preacher from Winston Salem, NC - THE VOICES OF GLEN ALLEN will render the music Lunch will be provided. Mrs. Jean Jackson, President SENIOR MINISTRY DAY at Jerusalem Baptist Church, Doswell, Virginia - Reverend Phillip Knight of Rockhill Baptist Church, Mechanicsville, VA will be performing a mini-concert. The Choral Ensemble will rehearse CHORAL ENSEMBLE ANNIVERSARY CHURCH HISTORY COMMITTEE The DEACONESS MINISTRY will be sponsoring a PRE- CHURCH ANNIVERSARY PRAYER BREAKFAST -10- The Stewardship Challenge/Prayer... Mr. Kenneth Mayo, Sr., Deacon I Corinthians 16:1-2 THE MUSICAL OFFERING/TITHES/OFFERINGS (Benevolence).... In Unison Psalm 24 KJV (MORTGAGE)... Ushers/Deacons/Congregation Praise Him! (Tithes/General)... Ushers/Deacons/Congregation You Can t Beat God Giving No. 528 The Offertory Prayer... Mr. Jack Stuart, Deacon The Offertory Response...No. 559 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow The Hymn of Preparation...No. 156 Lord, I Want to Be a Christian The Sermon... Reverend Frank Lomax, Jr. Minister of Stewardship IF YOU VE GONE OUT OF BUSINESS, YOU OUGHT TO TAKE DOWN YOUR SIGN John 6:66 THE INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP The Invitational Hymn...No. 181 Pass Me Not THE LORD S SUPPER The Invitational Statement... Reverend Lomax 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-

The Period of Prayer and Praise... 10:40 A.M. The Celebration of Morning Worship... 10:55 A.M. Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.

4 The Period of Prayer and Praise... 10:40 A.M. The Celebration of Morning Worship... 10:55 A.M. Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Ephesians 6:13 KJV 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 Great God, Father of us all: you send us into the world to do your work. May we not only promise to serve you, but do what you command, loving neighbors, and telling the good news of 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 Mrs. Edith Lomax, Deacon/Church Clerk Special Music... The Sanctuary Choir The Scripture... Minister Ephesians 6:10-18 Special Music... The Children / Youth Mass Choir The Prayer... Minister The Prayer Response... Choir/Congregation There s Something About That Name No Girl Scout Troop 1052 needs Adult Volunteers. PLEASE CONTACT Ms. Tawana Montague At

The 44 th Anniversary of THE CHORAL ENSEMBLE The Stewardship Challenge/Prayer... Mr. Jack Stuart, Deacon I Corinthians 16:1-2 THE MUSICAL OFFERING/TITHES/OFFERINGS (Benevolence).

5 The 44 th Anniversary of THE CHORAL ENSEMBLE The Stewardship Challenge/Prayer... Mr. Jack Stuart, Deacon I Corinthians 16:1-2 THE MUSICAL OFFERING/TITHES/OFFERINGS (Benevolence).... In Unison Psalm 24 KJV (MORTGAGE)... Ushers/Deacons/Congregation Praise Him! (Tithes/General)... Ushers/Deacons/Congregation You Can t Beat God Giving No. 528 The Offertory Prayer... Mr. Kenneth Mayo, Sr., Deacon The Offertory Response...No. 559 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow The Preparational Selection... The Sanctuary Choir The Sermon... Reverend Kenneth W. Brown Minister of Stewardship ARE YOU FIT FOR THE BATTLE? THE INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP The Invitational Hymn...No. 181 Pass Me Not Sunday, October 25, :00 P.M. Ms. Angela M. Mosley, Directress -8- THE LORD S SUPPER The Invitational Statement... Reverend Brown 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 -5-

DEACONS / DEACONESSES /TRUSTEES ANNIVERSARY Sunday, October 18, 2015 4:00 P.M.

21, 2015 11:00 A.M. - New Fellowship Hall Reverend Dr. James P.

6 DEACONS / DEACONESSES /TRUSTEES ANNIVERSARY Sunday, October 18, :00 P.M. COME, JOIN WITH US AS WE CELEBRATE THE ANNIVERSARY OF THE AGE WITH GRACE SENIOR CITIZEN S MINISTRY OF QUIOCCASIN BAPTIST CHURCH Wednesday, October 21, :00 A.M. - New Fellowship Hall Reverend Dr. James P. Hedgepeth and the North Gayton Baptist Church Family will be our Special Guests Reverend Dr. James D. Ballard, Interim Pastor of the Redeeming Love Baptist Church, Raleigh, NC will speak. THE VOICES OF GLEN ALLEN will render the music. Lunch will be provided. Mrs. Jean Jackson, President

Quioccasin Baptist Church 9011 Quioccasin Road Henrico, Virginia Church Office: (804) Fax: (804)

Quioccasin Baptist Church 9011 Quioccasin Road Henrico, Virginia Church Office: (804) Fax: (804) 5 th SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST COMMENTARY Readings: Psalm 30:2, 4-6, 11-13 - 2 Corinthians 8:7, 9, 13-15 Mark 5:21-24, 35-43 God, who formed us in His imperishable image, did not intend for us to die, we