22 nd Sunday after Pentecost Sunday, October 25, 2015 Choral Ensemble Anniversary

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1 22 nd SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST COMMENTARY READINGS: Jeremiah 31:7-9, Psalm 126:1-6, Hebrews 5:1-6, Mark 10:46-52 Today s Gospel turns on an irony -- it is a blind man, Bartimaeus, who becomes the first besides the apostles to recognize Jesus as the Messiah. And His healing is the last miracle Jesus performs before entering the holy city of Jerusalem for His last week on earth. The scene on the road to Jerusalem evokes the joyful procession prophesied by Jeremiah in today s First Reading. In Jesus this prophecy is fulfilled. God, through the Messiah, is delivering His people from exile, bringing them back from the ends of the earth, with the blind and lame in their midst. Jesus, as Bartimaeus proclaims, is the long-awaited Son promised to David (see 2 Samuel 7:12-16; Isaiah 11:9; Jeremiah 23:5). Upon His triumphal arrival in Jerusalem, all will see that the everlasting kingdom of David has come (see Mark 11:9-10). As we hear in today s Epistle, the Son of David was expected to be the Son of God (see Psalm 2:7). He was to be a priest-king like Melchizedek (see Psalm 110:4), who offered bread and wine to God Most High at the dawn of salvation history (see Genesis 14:18-20). Bartimaeus is a symbol of his people, the captive Zion which we sing of in today s Psalm. His God has done great things for him. All his life has been sown in tears and weeping. Now, he reaps a new life. Bartimaeus, too, should be a sign for us. How often Christ passes us by -- in the person of the poor, in the distressing guise of a troublesome family member or burdensome associate (see Matthew 25:31-46) -- and yet we don t see Him. Christ still calls to us through His Church, as Jesus sent His apostles to call Bartimaeus. Yet how often are we found to be listening instead to the voices of the crowd, not hearing the words of His Church. Today Jesus asks us what He asks Bartimaeus, What do you want me to do for you? Rejoicing, let us ask the same thing of Him -- what can we do for all that He has done for us? Website: qbc@quioccasin.org Quioccasin Baptist Church Quiioccccassiin Road Henrriicco,, Viirrgiiniia Churrcch Offffiicce:: ((804)) Fax:: ((804)) nd Sunday after Pentecost Sunday, October 25, 2015 Choral Ensemble Anniversary Since 1866 Theme: THE POWER OF PRAYER Matthew 6:5-15 8:00 A.M. PREACHER Dr. Jonathan K. Stubbs Professor, University of Richmond 10:55 A.M. PREACHER Reverend James O. Jackson, III Minister of Youth Dr. Andrew M. Mosley, Jr. - Retired Pastor Reverend P. Frances Watson - Retired Minister of Education

2 The Celebration of Morning Worship... 8:00 A.M. The Church School... 9:30 A.M. Mr. Arthur W. Byrd, Jr., Deacon Superintendent And I will give them one heart, and I will put a new spirit within you That they may walk in my statues, and keep mine ordinances, and do them: and they shall be my people, and I will be their God. Ezekiel 11:19-20 KJV The Prelude... Ms. Angela M. Mosley Open My Eyes, That I May See No. 218 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 Almighty God: in your kingdom the last shall be first, and the least shall be honored. Help us to live with courtesy and love, trusting the wisdom of your rewards, made known in Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. The Chant... No. 9 Alleluia The Responsive Reading... Minister/Congregation GOD S PROVIDENTIAL CARE No. 565 The Hymn of Praise and Adoration...No. 202 I AM THINE, O LORD The Welcome/Announcements/Recognitions Mrs. Edith Lomax, Deacon/Church Clerk The Scripture... Minister Ezekiel 11:14-21 Special Music... The Volunteer Choir Somebody s Knocking at Your Door No. 170 The Prayer... Minister The Prayer Response... Choir/Congregation More Love to Thee No OUR SICK AND SHUT-IN LIST PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK AND SHUT-IN MEMBERS Mrs. Lillian Anderson... Autumn Care of Mechanicsville Mrs. Michelle Crawford-Brooks Midway Road Mrs. Dorothy Clark Marywood Lane, Apt 311 Mrs. Marie Collins... Parham Healthcare 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 Mrs. Terria Williams... UVA Hospital - Charlottesville 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 TODAY at 4:00 P.M. Announcements 44 TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CHORAL ENSEMBLE October 26 at 6:30 P.M. Meeting - Deacon s Conference of Richmond and Vicinity First African Baptist Church, 2700 Hanes Ave., Richmond October 27 at 6:00 P.M. CHURCH HISTORY COMMITTEE The Meeting will be held in the New Fellowship Hall October 27 at 6:30 P.M. 150 TH CHURCH ANNIVERSARY PROMOTIONAL COMMITTEE MEETING October 28 at 11:00 A.M. The Senior Citizen s Ministry will meet October 28 at 6:45 P.M. Bible Study Teacher Dr. Jonathan K. Stubbs FORGIVENESS AND IGNORANCE October 28 at 7:30 P.M. Prayer and Praise October 29 at 7:00 P.M. The Sanctuary Choir will rehearse October 31 at 10:00 A.M. Children/Youth Mass Choir Rehearsal October 31 at 11:00 A.M. Octoberfest Activities November 2 at 6:00 P.M. The Commission on Finance will meet November 4 at 11:00 A.M. SENIOR CITIZEN S MINISTRY to travel to Westwood Baptist Church, 915 Glenburnie Road, Richmond, VA The Reverend Dr. J. Elisha Burke, BGC Director of Men and Health Ministries will speak. The Church Van will leave at 10:15 A.M. November 4 at 6:45 P.M. Bible Study Teacher Reverend Kenneth Brown November 4 at 7:30 P.M. Prayer and Praise November 5 at 6:00 P.M. The Ushers will meet November 7 at 8:30 A.M. The DEACONESS MINISTRY will be sponsoring a PRE- CHURCH 149 TH ANNIVERSARY PRAYER BREAKFAST November 7 at 11:00 A.M. The Choral Ensemble will rehearse November 7 12:00 NOON-3:00 PM GIRL SCOUTS MEETING November 8 at 3:30 P.M. USHERS ANNIVERSARY Reverend James Pryor and the Mount Vernon Baptist Church Family will be our Special Guests November 9 at 6:00 P.M. The Trustees will meet November 10 at 6:30 P.M. 150 TH CHURCH ANNIVERSARY PLANNING MEETING November 10 at 6:30 P.M CHURCH CALENDAR PLANNING MEETING November 11 at 6:45 P.M. Bible Study Teacher Reverend Kenneth Brown November 11 at 7:30 P.M. Prayer and Praise November 12 at 11:00 A.M. SENIOR CITIZEN S MINISTRY to travel to Providence Park Baptist Church, 468 East Ladies Mile Road, Richmond, VA Reverend Harry N. Wallace, Pastor of People s Union Baptist Church, King George, Virginia will speak. The Soul Seekers of Hanover County will sing. The Church Van will leave the church at 10:15 A.M. November 16 at 6:00 P.M. The Commission on Finance will meet November 16 at 7:00 P.M. The Women in Mission Ministry will meet November 19 at 12 noon SENIOR CITIZEN S MINISTRY to travel to 31 st Street Baptist Church, 823 N. 31 st Street, Richmond, VA Reverend Earl Robinson, Pastor of Shalom Baptist Fellowship Church, will speak. The Theme is: Living in the Promises of God. The Church Van will leave the church at 11:15 A.M. November 21 at 8:30 A.M. Men s Fellowship Meeting at Golden Corral -10- The Stewardship Challenge/Prayer... Mrs. Edith Lomax, 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. George Willcox, Deacon The Offertory Response...No. 559 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow The Hymn of Preparation...No. 217 We Are Climbing Jacob s Ladder The Sermon... Dr. Jonathan K. Stubbs Professor - University of Richmond BORN AGAIN IN TOUGH CIRCUMSTANCES THE INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP The Invitational Hymn...No. 181 Pass Me Not The Silent Moment The Benediction/Grace... Dr. Stubbs 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. And Moses said unto the people, Fear ye not, stand still, and see the salvation of the Lord... Exodus 14:13a KJV The Prelude... Ms. Angela M. Mosley The Introit... No. 29 He Is Lord Processional Selection... Choir/Congregation He Has Done Great Things 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 Almighty God: in your kingdom the last shall be first, and the least shall be honored. Help us to live with courtesy and love, trusting the wisdom of your rewards, made known in Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. The Chant... No. 9 Alleluia The Responsive Reading... Destiny Lynch/Congregation GOD THE OMNIPRESENT No. 564 The Hymn of Praise and Adoration...No. 249 BLESSED ASSURANCE The Welcome/Announcements/Recognitions Mrs. Edith Lomax, Deacon/Church Clerk The Scripture... Saleena Bankhead Exodus 14:13-14 Special Music... The Choral Ensemble The Prayer... Nia Boyd The Prayer Response... Choir/Congregation More Love to Thee No Transition Update Steps for New Pastor STATUS 1. Contact Regional Consultant (regional executive minister or area minister) COMPLETED 2. Selecting Pastoral Search Committee COMPLETED 3. Developing Interim Ministry Plan IN-PROGRESS Pastoral Search Committee Reverend Henrietta Anderson Mrs. Carrie Crushshon, Deaconess Mr. William Hudgins, Deacon Mr. Donald Manley Mrs. Evelyn Nixon Mr. Harvey Taylor, Jr. Mrs. Lucy C. Wells -9-

5 USHER S ANNIVERSARY Reverend James Pryor and the Mount Vernon Baptist Church Family will be our Special Guests. Sunday, November 8, :30 P.M. Ms. Tawana Montague President of the Combined Usher s Ministry The Stewardship Challenge/Prayer... Mr. George Willcox, 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... Mrs. Edith Lomax, Deacon The Offertory Response...No. 559 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow The Preparational Selection... The Choral Ensemble The Sermon...Reverend James O. Jackson, III Minister of Youth WATCH GOD WORK THE INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP The Invitational Hymn...No. 181 Pass Me Not The Silent Moment The Benediction... Reverend Jackson The Choral Response... Choir/Congregation The Threefold Amen No. 553 The Postlude... Let the Church Say AMEN

6 The 44 th Anniversary of THE CHORAL ENSEMBLE 149 th Pre-Church Anniversary Prayer Breakfast Come Dine and Pray with us >>TODAY AT 4:00 P.M.<< Ms. Angela M. Mosley, Directress Saturday, November 7, :30 A.M. New Fellowship Hall There is no charge for the Breakfast Sponsored by the Deaconess Ministry of Quioccasin Baptist Church