2 nd SUNDAY AFTER CHRISTMAS

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1 2 nd SUNDAY AFTER CHRISTMAS Isaiah 60:1-6, Psalm 72:-12,7-8, 10-13, Ephesians 3:2-3,5-6, Matthew 2:1-12 An "epiphany" is an appearance. In today's readings, with their rising stars, splendorous lights and mysteries revealed, the face of the child born on Christmas day appears. Herod, in today's Gospel, asks the chief priests and scribes where the Messiah is to be born. The answer Matthew puts on their lips says much more, combining two strands of Old Testament promise - one revealing the Messiah to be from the line of David (see 2 Samuel 2:5), the other predicting "a ruler of Israel" who will "shepherd his flock" and whose "greatness shall reach to the ends of the earth" (see Micah 5:1-3). Those promises of Israel's king ruling the nations resound also in today's Psalm. The psalm celebrates David's son, Solomon. His kingdom, we sing, will stretch "to the ends of the earth," and the world's kings will pay Him homage. That's the scene too in today's First Reading, as nations stream from the East, bearing "gold and frankincense" for Israel's king. The Magi's pilgrimage in today's Gospel marks the fulfillment of God's promises. The Magi, probably Persian astrologers, are following the star that Balaam predicted would rise along with the ruler's staff over the house of Jacob (see Numbers 24:17). Laden with gold and spices, their journey evokes those made to Solomon by the Queen of Sheba and the "kings of the earth" (see 1 Kings 10:2,25; 2 Chronicles 9:24). Interestingly, the only other places where frankincense and myrrh are mentioned together are in songs about Solomon (see Song of Songs 3:6, 4:6,14). One greater than Solomon is here (see Luke 11:31). He has come to reveal that all peoples are "co-heirs" of the royal family of Israel, as today's Epistle teaches. His manifestation forces us to choose: Will we follow the signs that lead to Him as the wise Magi did? Or will we be like those priests and the scribes who let God's words of promise become dead letters on an ancient page? Website: qbc@quioccasin.org Quioccasin Baptist Church Quiioccccassiin Road Henrriicco,, Viirrgiiniia Churrcch Offffiicce:: ((804)) Fax:: ((804)) Installation Sunday 2 nd Sunday after Christmas Sunday,, January 3,, 2016 Reverend Ullriic Learnell Elley,, Jr.. Sunday Preacher New Liiffe Empowermentt Miiniisttriies Kiing Wiilllliiam,, Viirgiiniia Deacon Vaughn Denniis Chairrman Deacon s Minist trry Mr.. Daviid Warren,, IIIIII Chairrman Trrust tee s Minist trry

2 The Celebration of Morning Worship... 8:00 A.M. The Church School... 9:30 A.M. Deacon Arthur W. Byrd, Jr. Superintendent For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day. 2 Corinthians 4:16 KJV The Prelude... Ms. Angela M. Mosley What a Friend We Have in Jesus No. 61 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 Eternal God: to you a thousand years go by as quickly as an evening. You have led us in days past; guide us now and always, that our hearts may turn to choose your will, and new resolves be strengthened; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. The Chant... No. 9 Alleluia The Responsive Reading... Minister/Congregation THE LIFE AND MINISTRY OF JESUS No. 568 The Hymn of Praise and Adoration... No. 3 ALL HAIL THE POWER The Welcome/Announcements/Recognitions... Deacon Edith Lomax, Church Clerk The Scripture... Minister 2 Corinthians 4:16,17 Special Music... The Volunteer Choir Love Lifted Me No. 385 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. Michelle Crawford-Brooks... St. Mary Hospital 5 th Floor 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 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. 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 JANUARY Deacon George Willcox (804) and Deacon Ann Stafford (804) Please inform them of any persons that are sick -11-

3 TODAY at 8 A.M./11 A.M. January 4 at 6:00 P.M. January 5 at 6:30 P.M. January 6 at 11:00 A.M. January 6 at 6:45 P.M. January 6 at 7:30 P.M. January 7 at 6:00 P.M. JANUARY 9 at 8:30 A.M. January 9 at 9:30 A.M. January 9 at 9:30 A.M. January 9 at 10:00 A.M. January 9 at 11:00 A.M. January 11 at 6:00 P.M. January 11 at 6:30 P.M. January 11 at 7:00 P.M. Announcements INSTALLATION SUNDAY FOR ALL OFFICERS The Commission on Finance will meet 150 th Church Anniversary Promotions Committee Meeting The Senior Citizen s Ministry will meet Bible Study Teacher - Reverend Henrietta B. Anderson Prayer and Praise The USHERS will meet 150 th CHURCH ANNIVERSARY PRAYER BREAKFAST Men s Fellowship Meeting IMMEDIATELY following the Prayer Breakfast at Church CHURCH HISTORY COMMITTEE MEETING IMMEDIATELY following the Prayer Breakfast Tuckahoe Quarterly Meeting at Zion Baptist Church The Choral Ensemble will rehearse The Trustees will meet Tuckahoe Executive Meeting at Triumphant Baptist Church REGULAR CHURCH MEETING January 12 at 6:30 P.M. 150 TH CHURCH ANNIVERSARY PLANNING MEETING January 13 at 10:30 A.M. Westhampton Settlement Subdivision Historical Marker Dedication for 9011 Midway Road Deep Run Recreation Center January 13 at 11:00 A.M. The Senior Citizen s Ministry will meet January 13 at 6:30 P.M. TOWN HALL DINNER MEETING sponsor - Pastor Search Committee January 14 at 6:30 P.M. The Male Chorus will rehearse January 14 at 7:00 P.M. The Sanctuary Choir will rehearse January 15 at 6:00 P.M. GIRL SCOUT SLEEPOVER January 16 at 8:30 A.M. Deacon s Meeting January 16 at 10:00 A.M. Deaconess Meeting January 18 at 11:30 A.M. HENRICO MLK CELEBRATION PROGRAM - Henrico High January 18 at 6:00 P.M. The Commission on Finance will meet January 18 at 7:00 P.M. The Women in Mission Ministry will meet January 20 at 11:00 A.M. SENIOR MINISTRY DAY at First Union Baptist Church on Dill Road Soul Seekers of Mechanicsville in Concert January 20 at 6:45 P.M. Bible Study Teacher - Reverend Henrietta B. Anderson January 20 at 7:30 P.M. Prayer and Praise January 23 at 11:00 A.M. The Choral Ensemble will rehearse January 24 after 11 AM servicemen s Fellowship CALL Meeting January 25 at 6:30 P.M. Meeting - Deacon s Conference of Richmond and Vicinity First African Baptist Church, 2700 Hanes Ave., Richmond February 6 at 8:30 A.M. MEN S FELLOWSHIP Prayer Breakfast NO CHARGE - Speaker Alford McMichael 14 th Sergeant Major - USMC -10- The Stewardship Challenge/Prayer... Deacon Vaughn Dennis 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 We ve Come This Far by Faith No. 529 The Offertory Prayer... Deacon Kenneth Mayo, Sr. The Offertory Response...No. 559 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow The Hymn of Preparation...No. 420 Lift Him Up The Sermon... Reverend Ulric Learnel Eley, Jr. New Life Empowerment Ministries King William, Virginia HANG ON IN THERE THE INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP The Invitational Hymn...No. 156 Lord, I Want to Be a Christian The Statement/Challenge The Prayer of Dedication/COMMITMENT THE PERIOD OF INSTALLATION The Hymn of Dedication...No. 213 Take My Life, and Let It Be The Benediction/Grace...Reverend Eley The Choral Response... Choir/Congregation Make Me a Blessing No

4 The Period of Prayer and Praise... 10:40 A.M. The Celebration of Morning Worship... 10:55 A.M. And he said to them all, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me. Luke 9:23 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 Eternal God: to you a thousand years go by as quickly as an evening. You have led us in days past; guide us now and always, that our hearts may turn to choose your will, and new resolves be strengthened; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. The Chant... No. 9 Alleluia The Responsive Reading... Minister/Congregation THE LIFE AND MINISTRY OF JESUS No. 568 The Hymn of Praise and Adoration...No. 433 I AM ON THE BATTLEFIELD FOR MY LORD The Welcome/Announcements/Recognitions... Deacon Edith Lomax, Church Clerk Special Music... The Sanctuary Choir The Scripture... Minister Luke 9:23,24 Special Music... The Children/Youth Mass Choir The Prayer... Minister The Prayer Response... Choir/Congregation As The Deer Panteth for the Water -4- QBC YOUTH CORNER MARTIN LUTHER KING YOUTH SUMMIT SATURDAY, JANUARY 16, :00 A.M. 12:00 NOON HENRICO HIGH SCHOOL We will be discussing low self esteem and body image issues and giving solutions on dealing with the problems that come along with that such as depression, bullying, etc. As always the Youth Summit is FREE! FREE! FREE! Breakfast will be provided. If you have kids that you feel would benefit, please bring. ALL kids are welcome. -9-

5 150TH CHURCH ANNIVERSARY Promotional items can still be purchased T-shirts ($15.00) sweat shirts ($20.00) & ink pens ($5.00) Please see Andrea Johnson, Jaime Lynch & Tamara Bankhead to place your order, or to receive more information. (more promotional items to come)..i.e. commemorative plate, totes, etc. Also, remember to wear your button each week! -8- The Stewardship Challenge/Prayer... Deacon Kenneth Mayo, Sr. 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 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 Ulric Learnel Eley, Jr. New Life Empowerment Ministries King William, Virginia TRUE FOLLOWERS THE INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP The Invitational Hymn...No. 198 I Surrender All The Statement/Challenge The Prayer of Dedication/COMMITMENT THE PERIOD OF INSTALLATION The Hymn of Dedication...No. 213 Take My Life, and Let It Be The Benediction...Reverend Eley The Choral Response... Choir/Congregation Make Me a Blessing No

6 Quioccasin Baptist Church 150 th Church Anniversary Prayer Breakfast Church Meeting Business of Importance Monday, January 11, :00 P.M Town Hall Dinner Meeting > This Saturday, January 9, 2016 < 8:30 A.M. -6- sponsored by the Pastor Search Committee Wednesday, January 13, :30 P.M. (No Charge fordinner) -7-