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SEASON OF LENT The season of Lent is a time of stripping down to essentials, as each Christian focuses on his or her individual relationship with God.

Here are some questions upon which we might pray and meditate during Lent: Am I sharing gladly what I have with others, especially the stranger and the poor?

Am I listening to God more and complaining less? Is it time for a change or a growth in my Bible study and prayer life? Am I as thoughtful and forgiving of family and others?

1 SEASON OF LENT The season of Lent is a time of stripping down to essentials, as each Christian focuses on his or her individual relationship with God. Let s continue to examine ourselves carefully with prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. Here are some questions upon which we might pray and meditate during Lent: Am I sharing gladly what I have with others, especially the stranger and the poor? Do I have a gracious and patient attitude with others? Do I feel the power of connection to God and the church during worship? How is my devotional and prayer life progressing? Am I listening to God more and complaining less? Is it time for a change or a growth in my Bible study and prayer life? Am I as thoughtful and forgiving of family and others? During this time, the Alleluia praise theme is set aside, and the Faith themes of self-examination, confession, prayer and sincere discipleship are stressed. The season of Lent will begin with Ash Wednesday, March 1, 2017 and end on Holy Saturday, the day before Easter Sunday, April 16, TOP TEN THINGS YOU CAN TRY FOR THE LENTEN SEASON: 10. Try an electronic fast. Give up TV, Facebook, texting, tweeting, and all things electronic for one day every week. (Or everyday of Lent!) Use the time to read & pray. Learn about fasting. (Learn more about media fasts.) 9. Start a prayer rhythm. Each day of Lent, go to The Upper Room's prayer wall and pray for another person. 8. Go deeper into the Bible. Take the online course, Worship In Light of the Cross. 7. Forgive someone who doesn't deserve it (maybe even yourself.) Study a book on forgiveness, such as Forgiveness, the Passionate Journey. 6. Give up soft drinks, fast food, tea or coffee. Let Juliana s Ice Cream Fast inspire you to give up some food or drink as a way to grow closer to God. Give the money you save to help folks in a different part of the world who are in crisis. Pick a current global issue and help change the world. 5. Create a daily quiet time. Spend 10 minutes a day in silence and prayer. Read a daily devotional for the season of Lent. See how it can help you add spiritual practice to your daily life beyond Lent. 4. Cultivate a life of gratitude. Write someone a thank you letter each week and be aware of how many people have helped you along the way. Learn more about spiritual practice of gratitude. 3. Participate in a Lent Photo-a-Day practice and pray each day with your camera in your hand. Start praying. 2. Volunteer one hour or more each week with a local shelter, tutoring program, nursing home, prison ministry. Learn about the global issues and how you can help. 1. Pray for others you see as you walk as you walk to and from classes or drive to and from work. Download the Nimbus Prayer app and pray as you go through your day. Websiitte:: -- Emaiill:: qbc@quiioccasiin..org Quioccasin Baptist Church 9011 Quioccasin Road Henrri ico,, Virrgi inia Churrch Offffi ice:: ((804)) Fax:: ((804)) Sunday, March 19, rd Sunday in Lent The Lord s Supper SOME FINAL LESSONS FROM THE GOSPEL OF JOHN Reverend Dr.. Earll Leslliie Blledsoe Interiim Pastor

2 The Celebration of Morning Worship... 7:55 A.M. He saith unto him the third time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me? Peter was grieved because he said unto him the third time, Lovest thou me? And he said unto him, Lord, thou knowest all things; thou knowest that I love thee. Jesus saith unto him, Feed my sheep. John 21:17 KJV The Prelude... Ms. 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 God of holy love: you have poured out living water in the gift of your son Jesus. Keep us close to him, and loyal to his leading, so that we may never thirst for righteousness, but live eternal life; through our Savior, 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, Church Clerk The Scripture... Minister "John 21:15-29" Special Music... The Volunteer Choir Glorious Is Thy Name No. 15 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 Mr. Moses Fenner Lawson Street, Deaconess Florine Fleming Whistler Road Mrs. Helen Foster... Beth Sholom Lifecare 1600 John Rolfe Prkwy - Room 111/Unit 3 Miss Helena Fountain Fountain Lane Mrs. Denise Hardy Anna Marie Drive Mr. Herbert Jackson Parham Road Ms. Joyce Johnson Ridge Road Mrs. Barbara Lomax Pemberton Road (no visitors) Ms. Everlena King Forest Hill Avenue Ms. Marjorie McIntyre Marywood Lane, Apt 209 Mrs. Josephine Norrell Shadyside Avenue, Suitland, MD Mrs. Emma J. Truman... Morningside of the West End, 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 MARCH Deacon Edith Lomax (804) and Deacon Ann Stafford (804) Please inform them of any persons that are sick. -11-

3 Announcements March 20 at 6:30 P.M. Commission on Finance meeting March 23 at 7:00 P.M. Women s Day Choir rehearsal March 25 at 11:00 A.M. Pre-Woman s Day Sister to Sister Luncheon in Fellowship Hall. Each woman is asked to sponsor a table of 10. Donation $15 March 26 Women s Day 1 Joint Service 8:30 A.M. Church School 10:00 A.M. MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE WOMEN S DAY PREACHER: Reverend Cynthia Rioland, Union Branch Baptist Church, Chesterfield, VA Women are asked to wear shades of purple. March 27 at 6:30 P.M. Deacons Conference of Richmond and Vicinity meeting at Fifth Baptist Church, 1415 W Cary Street, Richmond, VA March 28 at 7:00 P.M. Informational Workshop on Church By-Laws March 30 at 7:00 P.M. Sanctuary Choir rehearsal March 31 at 6:15 P.M. Children/Youth Mass Choir rehearsal April 1 9:00 A.M. - 12:00 NOON Deacon Herbert A. Crushshon, Jr. Walkathon at Deep Run Park April 2 after 10:55 A.M. service Media committee meeting April 3 at 7:00 P.M. Church meeting April 6 at 6:00 P.M. Usher meeting April 8 at 8:30 A.M. Men s Fellowship at Golden Chorral April 8 at 11:00 A.M. Choral Ensemble rehearsal April 10 at 6:00 P.M. Trustee meeting April 13 at 6:30 P.M. Male Chorus rehearsal April 13 at 7:00 P.M. Sanctuary Choir rehearsal April 15 at 8:30 A.M. Deacon s meeting April 15 at 10:00 A.M. Deaconess meeting April 17 at 6:30 P.M. Commission on Finance meeting April 22 at 11:00 A.m. Choral Ensemble rehearsal Age with Grace Senior Citizens meet every Wednesday at 11:00 A.M. in New Fellowship Hall The Stewardship Challenge/Prayer... Deacon William Hudgins 2 Corinthians 9:6-7 THE MUSICAL OFFERING/TITHES/OFFERINGS (Benevolence).... In Unison Psalm 24 KJV (Tithes/General/Mortgage)... Ushers/Deacons/Congregation You Can t Beat God Giving No. 528 The Offertory Prayer... Deacon Tim Floyd The Offertory Response...No. 559 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow The Preparatory Selection... Choir/Congregation Praise Him! Praise Him! No. 19 The Sermon... Reverend Dr. Earl L. Bledsoe Interim Pastor SOME FINAL LESSONS FROM THE GOSPEL OF JOHN 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 Bible Study is every Wednesday night starting at 6:45 P.M. with Dr. Earl L. Bledsoe followed by Prayer and Praise at 7:30 P.M <<<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. He saith unto him the third time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me? Peter was grieved because he said unto him the third time, Lovest thou me? And he said unto him, Lord, thou knowest all things; thou knowest that I love thee. Jesus saith unto him, Feed my sheep. John 21:17 KJV 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 God of holy love: you have poured out living water in the gift of your son Jesus. Keep us close to him, and loyal to his leading, so that we may never thirst for righteousness, but live eternal life; through our Savior, 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, Church Clerk The Scripture... Minister "John 21:15-29" Special Music... The Sanctuary Choir The Prayer... Minister The Prayer Response... Choir/Congregation Sweet Hour of Prayer No

5 The Stewardship Challenge/Prayer... Deacon Tim Floyd 2 Corinthians 9:6-7 THE MUSICAL OFFERING/TITHES/OFFERINGS Mardi Bras RVA WOMEN IN MISSIONS MINISTRY Mardi Bras Outreach Project Help us help support women who are homeless, on a low/restricted income, or incarcerated by providing: New Bras with and without wires (City Jail will not allow bras with underwires) New Underwear all sizes and kinds Feminine Products all sizes and kinds (any size with wings are preferred) Items will be distributed to local non-profits, ministries & organizations that serve women such as: Housing Families First Family and Community Engagement Team of Richmond Public School CARITAS Richmond City Justice Center (aka Richmond City Jail) Daily Planet ACES MCEF and more!!! Please place your donated new items in the pink container next to the piano in the lower level fellowship hall by Sunday, April 2nd. Thanks for all of you support! -8- (Benevolence).... In Unison Psalm 24 KJV (Tithes/General/Mortgage)... Ushers/Deacons/Congregation You Can t Beat God Giving No. 528 The Offertory Prayer... Deacon William Hudgins The Offertory Response...No. 559 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow The Preparatory Selection... The Sanctuary Choir The Sermon... Reverend Dr. Earl L. Bledsoe Interim Pastor SOME FINAL LESSONS FROM THE GOSPEL OFJOHN 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-

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6 - PRE-WOMEN S DAY EVENT QUIOCCASIN BAPTIST CHURCH SISTER TO SISTER LUNCHEON Women Let Your Light Shine Saturday, March 25, :00 a.m. 1:30 p.m. Inspirational Book Exchange WOMEN S DAY OBSERVANCE SUNDAY, MARCH 26, :00 A.M. - 1 JOINT SERVICE - 8:30 A.M. CHURCH SCHOOL 10:00 A.M. MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE WOMEN S DAY PREACHER Reverend Cynthia J. Rioland Quioccasin Baptist Church Fellowship Hall 9011 Quioccasin Road Henrico, Virginia $15.00 Donation Co-Pastor Union Branch Baptist Church Chesterfield, Virginia WOMEN S DAY ASSESSMENT - $

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