2 Sunday in Eastertide

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1 2nd Sunday in Eastertide Readings: Acts 2:42-47, Psalm 118:2-4, 13-15, Peter 1:3-9, John 20:19-31 We are children of Jesus' Resurrection from the dead. Through this wondrous sign of His great mercy, the Father of Jesus has given us new birth, as we hear in today's Epistle. Today's First Reading sketches the "family life" of our first ancestors in the household of God (see 1 Peter 4:17). We see them doing what we still do devoting themselves to the Apostles' teaching, meeting daily to pray and celebrate "the breaking of the bread." Quioccasin Baptist Church Q Qu uiiooccccaassiin nr Rooaad d H Heen nrriiccoo,, V Viirrggiin niiaa C Ch hu urrcch ho Offffiiccee:: (( )) F a x : ( ) 7 4 Fax: (804) The Apostles saw the Lord. He stood in their midst, showed them His hands and sides. They heard His blessing and received His commission to extend the Father's mercy to all peoples through the power and Spirit He conferred upon them. We must walk by faith and not by sight, must believe and love what we have not seen (see 2 Corinthians 5:7). Yet the invisible realities are made present for us through the devotions the Apostles handed on. Notice the experience of the risen Lord in today's Gospel is described in a way that evokes the service. Both appearances take place on a Sunday. The Lord comes to be with His disciples. They rejoice, listen to His Word, receive the gift of His forgiveness and peace. He offers His wounded body to them in remembrance of His Passion. And they know and worship Him as their Lord and their God. Thomas' confession is a vow of faith in the new covenant. As promised long before, in the blood of Jesus we can now know the Lord as our God and be known as His people (see Hosea 2:20-25). 2 Sunday in Eastertide Sunday, April 23, 2017 nd G GA AL LA AT TIIA AN NS S F FR RE EE ED DO OM M IIN N JJE ES SU US S This confession is sung in the heavenly liturgy (see Revelation 4:11). And in every service on earth we renew our covenant and receive the blessings Jesus promised for those who have not seen but have believed. In the service, God's mercy endures forever, as we sing in today's Psalm. This is the day the Lord has made when the victory of Easter is again made wonderful in our eyes. Website: qbc@quioccasin.org Reverend Dr. Earl Leslie Bledsoe Interim Minister

2 The Celebration of Morning Worship... 8:00 A.M. That the blessing of Abraham might come on the Gentiles through Jesus Christ; that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith. Galatians 3:14 KJV The Prelude... Ms. Angela M. Mosley My Faith Looks Up to Thee No. 273 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 Mighty God, whose Son Jesus broke bonds of death and scattered the powers of darkness: arm us with such faith in him that, facing evil and death, we may overcome as he overcame, Jesus Christ, our hope and our redeemer. Amen. The Chant... No. 9 Alleluia The Responsive Reading... Minister/Congregation THE MODEL PRAYER No. 588 The Hymn of Praise and Adoration...No. 119 HE LIVES The Welcome/Announcements/Recognitions... Deacon Edith Lomax, Church Clerk The Scripture... Minister "Galatians 3:1-14" Special Music... The Volunteer Choir Low in the Grave He Lay No. 117 The Prayer... Minister The Prayer Response... Volunteer Choir/Congregation Hear Our Prayer, O Lord 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 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 APRIL Deacon Vaughn Dennis (804) and Deacon Norma Hudgins (804) Please inform them of any persons that are sick. -11-

3 Announcements The Stewardship Challenge/Prayer... Deacon Arthur Byrd, Jr. 2 Corinthians 9:6-7 THE MUSICAL OFFERING/TITHES/OFFERINGS Reverend Dr. Earl L. Bledsoe April 29 April 24 at 6:30 P.M. Deacons Conference of Richmond and Vicinity meeting at Fifth Baptist Church, 1415 W Cary Street, Richmond, VA April 25 at 7:00 P.M. Church Anniversary Kickoff meeting each ministry is requested to have a member of their ministry present April 26 at 11:00 A.M. Aging with Grace travel to Rising Mount Zion Baptist Church, 2705 Hartman Street, Richmond, VA. Van departs 10:15 A.M. April 29-9:00 A.M. - 11:00 A.M. Men s Health Fair see page 6 for details April 29 at 12 noon Women in Missions Ministry meeting at Trak s Greek & Italian Restaurant, 9115 Quioccasin Rd, Richmond, VA May 4 at 11:00 A.M. Aging with Grace travel to St. John s Baptist Church, 4317 North Avenue, Richmond, VA. Van departs 10:15 A.M. May 4 at 6:00 P.M. Usher s meeting May 4 at 7:00 P.M. Sanctuary Choir rehearsal May 5 at 6:30 P.M. Children/Youth Mass Choir rehearsal May 6 at 9:30 A.M. Media Committee meeting May 7 Children/Youth Day 11:00 A.M. preacher Reverend James O. Jackson, III, Associate Minister May 10 at 10:00 A.M. Aging with Grace travel to Second Baptist Church, 3300 Broad Rock Blvd, Richmond, VA. Van departs 9:30 A.M. May 13 at 8;30 A.M. Men s Fellowship meeting at Golden Corral May 13 at 11:00 A.M. Choral Ensemble rehearsal May 15 at 6:00 P.M. Trustee meeting May 18 at 11:00 A.M. Aging with Grace travel to Abner Baptist Church, Abner Church Road, Glen Allen, VA Van departs 10:15 A.M. May 18 at 6:30 P.M. Male Chorus rehearsal May 18 at 7:00 P.M. Sanctuary Choir rehearsal May 20 at 8:30 A.M. Deacon s meeting May 20 at 10:00 A.M. Deaconess meeting May 22 at 6:30 P.M. Commission on Finance meeting May 27 at 11:00 A.M. Choral Ensemble rehearsal (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... Choir/Congregation In the Garden No. 116 The Sermon... Reverend Dr. Earl L. Bledsoe Interim Pastor GALATIANS FREEDOM IN JESUS THE INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP The Invitational Hymn...No. 198 I Surrender All The Benediction/Grace...Reverend Dr. Bledsoe The Choral Response... Choir/Congregation The Threefold Amen No. 553 The Postlude... Let the Church Say AMEN Age with Grace Senior Citizens meet every Wednesday at 11:00 A.M. in New Fellowship Hall 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. That the blessing of Abraham might come on the Gentiles through Jesus Christ; that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith. Galatians 3:14 KJV SERMON NOTES AND REFLECTIONS The Prelude... Ms. Angela M. Mosley The Introit... No. 29 He Is Lord Processional Selection... Choir/Congregation HE AROSE No. 118 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 Mighty God, whose Son Jesus broke bonds of death and scattered the powers of darkness: arm us with such faith in him that, facing evil and death, we may overcome as he overcame, Jesus Christ, our hope and our redeemer. Amen. The Chant... No. 9 Alleluia The Responsive Reading... Micaiah Hartzog THE MODEL PRAYER No. 588 The Hymn of Praise and Adoration...No. 119 HE LIVES The Welcome/Announcements/Recognitions... Deacon Edith Lomax, Church Clerk The Scripture... Myles Carey "Galatians 3:1-14"

5 Special Music... The Choral Ensemble The Prayer... Zechariah Harttzog The Prayer Response... Choir/Congregation I Need Thee Every Hour No. 303 Package Includes: Quioccasin Baptist Church Youth Ushers Summer Trip Friday, June 30, 2017 Roundtrip deluxe motor coach transportation Continental Breakfast Admission to Hershey Park Snacks on the bus $25 non-refundable deposit due now $30 due by May 14, 2017 $30 due by June 11, 2017 $85.00 per person The bus will depart from Quioccasin Baptist Church at 6:30 a.m. and return at 9:00 p.m. If you have questions please contact Tawana Montague (804) or Chaldea Montague (804) 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 Arthur Byrd, Jr. The Offertory Response...No. 559 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow The Preparatory Selection... The Choral Ensemble The Sermon... Reverend Dr. Earl L. Bledsoe Interim Pastor GALATIANS FREEDOM IN JESUS THE INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP The Invitational Hymn...No. 167 Just As I Am The Silent Moment The Benediction...Reverend Dr. Bledsoe The Choral Response... Choir/Congregation The Threefold Amen No. 553 The Postlude... Let the Church Say AMEN -5-

6 ANDREW M. MOSLEY, JR. FELLOWSHIP HALL DEDICATION AND E. MAXINE CARTER KITCHEN DEDICATION Sunday, June 25, :00 P.M. Quioccasin Baptist Church Sanctuary Ribbon Cutting and Reception