Readings: Ezekiel 17:22-24,Psalm 92:2-3, 13-14, Corinthians 5:6-10, Mark 4:26-34 Through the prophetic predictions of the Prophet Ezekiel,

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1 Readings: Ezekiel 17:22-24,Psalm 92:2-3, 13-14, Corinthians 5:6-10, Mark 4:26-34 Through the prophetic predictions of the Prophet Ezekiel, God gave his people reason to hope. It would have been a cryptic message to his hearers, long centuries before the Lord s coming. Ezekiel glimpsed a day when the Lord God would place a tree on a mountain in Israel, a tree that would put forth branches and bear fruit. Who could have predicted that the tree would be a cross, on the hill of Calvary, and that the fruit would be salvation? Ezekiel foresees salvation coming to birds of every kind thus, not just to the Chosen People of Israel, but also to the Gentiles, who will take wing through their new life in Christ. God indeed will lift high the lowly tree, as he solemnly promises at the conclusion of the passage from the prophet. Such salvation surpasses humanity s most ambitious dreams. And so we express our gratitude in the Responsorial Psalm: Lord, it is good to give thanks to you. It is indeed good to give thanks, and better still to give thanks with praise. The Psalmist speaks of those who are just upon the earth, but looks to God as the source and measure of justice, of righteousness. Like Ezekiel, he evokes the image of a flourishing tree to describe the lives of the just. The image, again, suggests the cross as the measure of righteousness. The cross is a challenge to those who would rather flourish according to worldly terms. It is a sign of contradiction. And so the Apostle Paul repeatedly emphasizes, to the Corinthians, the necessity of courage. Our faith makes us strong, and it is proved in our deeds. The Apostle reminds us that we will be judged by the ways our faith manifested itself in works: so that each may receive recompense, according to what he did in the body, whether good or evil. Quioccasin Baptist Church Quiioccccassiin Road Henrriicco,, Viirrgiiniia Churrcch Offffiicce:: ((804)) Fax:: ((804)) GRADUATE S SUNDAY 3 rd Sunday after Pentecost Sunday,, June 14,, 2015 Faith. Courage. God himself will empower the works he expects from us; though we may freely choose to correspond to his grace. In the prophetic predictions, in the Psalms that were sung in Jerusalem, he scattered the small seed that sprang up and became the mustard tree, large enough to accommodate all the birds of the sky, just as Ezekiel had foretold. He gave this doctrine to the disciples, as he still does today, in terms they were able to understand, and he provided a full explanation. In the sacraments he provides still more: the grace of faith and the courage we need to live in the world as children of God. Website: qbc@quioccasin.org Dr.. Andrew M.. Moslley,, Jr.. Pasttorr Reverend P.. Frances Watson Ministterr off Educatti ion/ /Administtrratti ive Assisttantt

2 The Celebration of Morning Worship... 8:00 A.M. The Church School... 9:30 A.M. Mr. Arthur W. Byrd, Jr., Deacon Superintendent Praise ye the Lord. Praise the Lord, O my soul. Psalm 146:1 KJV The Prelude... Ms. Angela M. Mosley At the Cross No. 137 The Call to Worship... Dr. Andrew M. Mosley, Jr. Praise ye the LORD: for it is good to sing praises unto our God: for it is pleasant; and praise is comely. The Prayer of Invocation... In Unison God of power: you work for good in the world, and want us to work with you. Keep us from being divided, so that when you call, we may follow singlemindedly in the way of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Master. Amen. The Chant... No. 9 Alleluia The Responsive Reading... Minister/Congregation SPIRITUAL WARFARE No. 595 The Hymn of Praise and Adoration... No. 35 BLESSED BE THE NAME The Welcome/Announcements/Recognitions Mrs. Edith Lomax, Deacon/Church Clerk The Scripture... Minister Psalm 34:1-9 Special Music... The Volunteer Choir In Times Like These No. 266 The Prayer... Minister The Prayer Response... Choir/Congregation Sweet Hour of Prayer No OUR SICK AND SHUT-IN LIST Mrs. Lillian Anderson Rosewood Avenue Mrs. Michelle Crawford-Brooks... MCV Hospital Mrs. Dorothy Clark Marywood Lane, Apt 311 Mr. Carl Coffey, Sr., Deacon... Home Mrs. Marie Collins Orinda Drive, Mr. Carl DunMoodie Timber Pass 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. Elizabeth Simmons Fendall Avenue, 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 JUNE Mrs. Julia Ann Stafford (804) and Mr. Arthur Byrd, Jr. (804) Please inform them of any persons that are sick -11-

3 Announcements June 15 at 7:30 A.M. SUMMER DAY CAMP BEGINS!! June 15 at 6:30 P.M. Trustees Meeting June 16 at 6:30 P.M. PASTOR AND PEOPLE POST-ANNIVERSARY COMM. MEETING June 16 at 6:30 P.M. The Male Chorus will rehearse (Tuesday Evening) June 17 at 11:00 A.M. The Senior Citizens Ministry will meet June 17 at 6:45 P.M. Bible Study Dr. DeTanya Wilder, Instructor The Topic is JESUS June 17 at 7:30 P.M. Prayer and Praise June 18 at 6:30 P.M. 150 TH CHURCH ANIVERSARY PLANNING MEETING June 18 at 7:00 P.M. The Sanctuary Choir will rehearse June 20 at 8:30 A.M. Deacon s Meeting June 20 at 10:00 A.M. Deaconess Meeting PASTOR S 75 th BIRTHDAY PARTY June 20 4:00 P.M. 8:00 P.M. Theme: African Color Scheme: Red, Green, Black June 22 at 6:00 P.M. June 22 at 7:00 P.M. June 23 at 6:30 P.M. June 24 at 11:00 A.M. June 24 at 6:00 P.M. June 24 at 6:45 P.M. June 24 at 7:30 P.M. June 25 at 6:30 P.M. June 27 at 11:00 A.M. June 27 at 12 Noon June 28 June 29 at 6:30 P.M. July 2 at 6:00 P.M. July 2 at 6:00 P.M. July 2 at 6:30 P.M. July 2 at 7:00 P.M. July 6 at 6:00 P.M. July 11 at 8:30 A.M. July 11 at 11:00 A.M. July 12 at 3:00 P.M. July July 17 at 7:00 P.M. The Commission on Finance will meet Women in Mission Ministry Meeting 150 TH CHURCH ANIVERSARY PLANNING MEETING The Senior Citizens Ministry will meet Garden Club Banquet WORKERS NEEDED Bible Study Dr. DeTanya Wilder, Instructor Prayer and Praise CHURCH MEETING The Choral Ensemble will rehearse TUCKAHOE BAPTIST ASSOCIATION WOMEN S AUXILIARY ENGLISH TEA WORKERS NEEDED THANKSGIVING SUNDAY Meeting - Deacon s Ministry of Richmond and Vicinity First African Baptist Church, 2700 Hanes Ave., Richmond The Ushers will meet Children/Youth Mass Choir Rehearsal The Children s Ministry will meet The Sanctuary Choir will rehearse The Commission on Finance will meet Men s Fellowship Meeting Golden Corral The Choral Ensemble will rehearse Prince Hall Mason s Program Reverend Clara Owens will preach The Male Chorus will render the music Vacation Bible School James River Association Banquet WORKERS NEEDED -10- The Stewardship Challenge/Prayer... Mrs. Julia Stafford, Deacon 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 What Shall I Render The Offertory Prayer... Mr. Carl Coffey, Sr., Deacon The Offertory Response...No. 559 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow The Hymn of Preparation...No. 249 Blessed Assurance The Sermon... Reverend Faye Cooper Baldwin Associate Minister THE INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP The Invitational Hymn...No. 292 Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus The Silent Moment The Benediction/Grace... Reverend Baldwin The Choral Response... Choir/Congregation The Threefold Amen No. 553 The Postlude... Let the Church Say AMEN -3-

4 The Period of Prayer and Praise... 10:40 A.M. The Celebration of Morning Worship... 10:55 A.M. Praise ye the Lord. Praise the Lord, O my soul. Psalm 146:1 KJV The Prelude... Ms. Angela M. Mosley The Processional... Graduates/Choir/Others THE GRADUATION MARCH The Call to Worship... Dr. Andrew M. Mosley, Jr. Praise ye the LORD: for it is good to sing praises unto our God: for it is pleasant; and praise is comely. The Prayer of Invocation... In Unison God of power: you work for good in the world, and want us to work with you. Keep us from being divided, so that when you call, we may follow singlemindedly in the way of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Master. Amen. The Chant... No. 9 Alleluia The Responsive Reading... Minister/Congregation SPIRITUAL WARFARE No. 595 The Hymn of Praise and Adoration... No. 35 BLESSED BE THE NAME The Welcome/Announcements/Recognitions Mrs. Edith Lomax, Deacon/Church Clerk The Scripture... Minister Jeremiah 29:10-14 Special Music... The Choral Ensemble The Prayer... Minister The Prayer Response... Choir/Congregation Thank You Lord

5 QUIOCCASIN BAPTIST CHURCH 9011 Quioccasin Road Henrico, Virginia SPONSORS SUMMER DAY CAMP EXPERIENCE 2015 June 15 th - August 7 th Monday Friday (7:30 A.M. 5:30 P.M) For Children Ages 6-12 To obtain additional information or to register your child, please contact Quioccasin Baptist Church at or Beverly Manley at Please leave a message if no one answers. Your call will be returned. Fax: summercamp@quioccasin.org Visit our website at: The Stewardship Challenge/Prayer... Mr. Carl Coffey, Sr., Deacon 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 What Shall I Render The Offertory Prayer... Mrs. Julia Stafford, Deacon The Offertory Response...No. 559 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow The Preparational Selection... The Choral Ensemble The Graduation Sermon... Reverend Kenneth W. Brown Minister of Stewardship WHAT S NEXT THE INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP The Invitational Hymn...No. 292 Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS TO GRADUATES The Silent Moment The Benediction... Reverend Brown The Choral Response... Choir/Congregation The Threefold Amen No. 553 THE PERIOD OF FELLOWSHIP WITH THE GRADUATES -5-

6 Dr. Andrew M. Mosley, Jr. 32 nd Pastoral Anniversary Celebration DVD ORDER FORM $15.00 each Make check payable to Quioccasin Baptist Church. Give check or cash to Marc Edward, QBC Deacon. DVD s produced by ME Photos. First Name: Last Name: Address: City: State: Zip: Miss Dominique Danielle Mayo Tucker High School Number of DVD s ordered x $15 = $ * DVD s will be delivered on July 12, 2015 Mr. Quentin Alexander Williams Tucker High School Miss Debra Renee Lomax J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College Mr. Irvin Ikeem Warren Old Dominion University Reverend Ulric Eley, Jr. Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of Theology at Virginia Union University Reverend Clara M. Owens Baptist Theological Seminary at Richmond