8 th SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST COMMENTARY Jeremiah 23:1-16, Psalms 23:1-6, Ephesians 2:13-18, Mark 6:30-34 As the Twelve return from their first missionary journey in today's Gospel, our readings continue to reflect on the authority and mission of the Church. Jeremiah says in the First Reading that Israel's leaders, through godlessness and fanciful teachings, had mislead and scattered God's people. He promises God will send a shepherd, a king and son of David, to gather the lost sheep and appoint for them new shepherds (see Ezekiel 34:23). The crowd gathering on the green grass (see Mark 6:39) in today's Gospel is the start of the remnant that Jeremiah promised would be brought back to the meadow of Israel. The people seem to sense that Jesus is the Lord, the good shepherd (see John 10:11), the king they've been waiting for (see Hosea 3:1-5). Jesus is moved to pity, seeing them as sheep without a shepherd. This phrase was used by Moses to describe Israel's need for a shepherd to succeed him (see Numbers 27:17). And as Moses appointed Joshua, Jesus appointed the Twelve to continue shepherding His people on earth. Jesus had said there were other sheep who did not belong to Israel's fold, but would hear His voice and be joined to the one flock of the one shepherd (see John 10:16). In God's plan, the Church is to seek out first the lost sheep of the house of Israel, and then to bring all nations into the fold (see Acts 13:36; Romans 1:16). Paul, too, in today's Epistle, sees the Church as a new creation, in which those nations who were once far off from God are joined as "one new person" with the children of Israel. As we sing in today's Psalm, through the Church, the Lord, our good shepherd, still leads people to the green pastures of the kingdom, to the restful waters of baptism; He still anoints with the oil of confirmation, and spreads the Eucharistic table before all people, filling their cups to overflowing. Website: www.quioccasin.org Email: qbc@quioccasin.org Quioccasin Baptist Church 9011 Quioccasin Road Henrico, Virginia 23229 Church Office: (804) 741-2313 Fax: (804) 741-1501 The Lord s Supper 8 tth Sunday after Pentecost Sunday,, July 19,, 2015 Siince 1866 Theme:: THE POWER OF PRAYER Matthew 6:5-15 Reverend Dr. Thomas S. Simmons Sunday Preacher Associate Minister Dr. Andrew M. Mosley, Jr. Retired Pastor Reverend P. Frances Watson Retired Minister of Education/Administrative Assistant
The Celebration of Morning Worship... 7:55 A.M. The Church School... 9:30 A.M. Mr. Arthur W. Byrd, Jr., Deacon Superintendent After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Matthew 6:9 KJV The Prelude... Mr. Paul Locke O I Want to See Him No. 240 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 Great God: your word is seed from which faith grows. As we receive good news, may your love take root in our lives, and bear fruit of compassion; through Jesus Christ our 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 Mrs. Edith Lomax, Deacon/Church Clerk The Scripture... Minister Matthew 6:9-13 Special Music... The Volunteer Choir We ll Understand It Better By and By No. 288 The Prayer... Minister The Prayer Response... Choir/Congregation Come, Ye Disconsolate No. 264-2- OUR SICK AND SHUT-IN LIST PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK AND SHUT-IN MEMBERS Mrs. Lillian Anderson... 3212 Rosewood Avenue Mrs. Michelle Crawford-Brooks... Saint Mary s Hospital Room 406 Mrs. Dorothy Clark... 1261 Marywood Lane, Apt 311 Mrs. Marie Collins... 5301 Orinda Drive, 23223 Mr. Moses Fenner... 2903 Lawson Street, 23224 Mrs. Florine Fleming, Deaconess... 6201 Whistler Road Mrs. Helen Foster... Beth Sholom Lifecare 1600 John Rolfe Prkwy - Room 208/Unit 2 Miss Helena Fountain... 607 Fountain Lane Mrs. Denise Hardy... 10640 Anna Marie Drive Mr. Herbert Jackson... 709 Parham Road Ms. Everlena King... 4403 Forest Hill Avenue Ms. Marjorie McIntyre... 1261 Marywood Lane, Apt 209 Mrs. Josephine Norrell... 2514 Shadyside Avenue, Suitland, MD 20746 Mrs. Emma J. Truman... Imperial Plaza, 1715 Bellevue Avenue, Apt 208 Mrs. Florence Tyler... 4551 Sadler Road Reverend P. Frances Watson... 121 Taylor Avenue West, Hampton, Virginia 23663 Mr. Uriel Winfree... 3210 Hunters Mill Circle Mr. Charles Woodson, Deacon... 2135 Francis Road, Glen Allen Mr. James Woodson... 3221 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 JULY Mr. Vaughn Dennis (804) 746-0774 and Mr. George Willcox (804) 747-7775 Please inform them of any persons that are sick -11-
Announcements July 20 at 6:00 P.M. The Commission on Finance will meet July 22 at 11:00 A.M. The Senior Citizen s Ministry will meet There will be a GUEST SPEAKER from the DIABETES ASSOCIATION July 23 at 11:00 A.M. SENIOR CITIZENS to travel to FAIRFIELD BAPTIST (Thursday Event) CHURCH, 1500 Mechanicsville Pike, Richmond, Virginia 23223 Reverend Bobby E. Holmes - The Worship Service will feature a theatrical presentation entitled The Beattitudes Attitudes and will include invited musical guests. The Church Van will leave the church at 10:15 A.M. July 24 at 7:00 P.M. James River Association Banquet WORKERS NEEDED July 25 at 11:00 A.M. The Choral Ensemble will rehearse July 29 at 11:00 A.M. The Senior Citizen s Ministry will meet July 29 at 6:45 P.M. Bible Study Teacher Reverend Faye Cooper-Baldwin Topic Studies in the Book of Acts July 29 at 7:30 P.M. Prayer and Praise July 30 at 6:00 P.M. Children/Youth Mass Choir Rehearsal July 30 at 6:30 P.M. The Children s Ministry will meet July 30 at 7:00 P.M. The Sanctuary Choir will rehearse August 3 at 6:00 P.M. The Commission on Finance will meet August 4 at 6:30 P.M. 150 TH CHURCH ANNIVERSARY PLANNING MEETING August 5 at 11:00 A.M. The Senior Citizen s Ministry will not meet - VACATION August 5 at 6:45 P.M. Bible Study Teacher Reverend Clara M. Owens August 5 at 7:30 P.M. Prayer and Praise August 6 at 6:00 P.M. The Ushers will meet August 8 at 8:30 A.M. Men s Fellowship Meeting Golden Corral August 8 at 11:00 A.M. The Choral Ensemble will rehearse August 10 at 6:30 P.M. Trustees Meeting August 11 at 6:30 P.M. The Male Chorus will rehearse (Tuesday Evening) August 12 at 11:00 A.M. The Senior Citizen s Ministry will not meet - VACATION August 12 at 6:45 P.M. Bible Study Teacher Reverend Clara M. Owens August 12 at 7:30 P.M. Prayer and Praise August 12 at 7:00 P.M. The Sanctuary Choir will rehearse August 12 at 8:30 A.M. Deacon s Meeting August 12 at 10:00 A.M. Deaconess Meeting August 16 See Page 8 ((((( QUIOCCASIN BAPTIST CHURCH HOMECOMING ))))) 10:00 A.M. JOINT MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE Reverend Faye Cooper-Baldwin Preacher 2:00 P.M. Prayer and Praise 2:30 P.M. HOMECOMING WORSHIP SERVICE Reverend Dr. Proctor N. Beard Preacher and the Springfield Baptist Church Family August 17-21 See Page 8 ((((( REVIVAL SERVICES))))) -10- The Stewardship Challenge/Prayer...Mrs. Julia Ann 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. William Hudgins, Deacon The Offertory Response...No. 559 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow The Hymn of Preparation...No. 538 My God Is Real The Sermon... Reverend Dr. Thomas S. Simmons Associate Minister THY WILL BE DONE THE INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP The Invitational Hymn...No. 385 Love Lifted Me THE LORD S SUPPER The Invitational Statement... Reverend Dr. Thomas S. Simmons 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... Minister The Choral Response... Choir/Congregation The Lord s Prayer No. 540 The Hymn of Fellowship/Dedication...No. 136 Glory to His Name -3-
The Period of Prayer and Praise... 10:40 A.M. The Celebration of Morning Worship... 10:55 A.M. But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. Matthew 6:33 KJV The Prelude... Mr. Paul Locke The Introit...No. 133 Spirit of the Living God 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 Great God: your word is seed from which faith grows. As we receive good news, may your love take root in our lives, and bear fruit of compassion; through Jesus Christ our 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 Dr. Andrew M. Mosley, Jr. 32 nd Pastoral Anniversary Celebration DVD ORDER FORM $15.00 each Make check payable to Marc Edwards. Provide payment (check or cash) to Marc Edwards. If DVD should be mailed instead of picked up at the church add an additional $5.00 for shipping DVD s produced by ME Photos. First Name: Last Name: Address: City: State: Zip: Number of DVD s ordered x $ 15 = $ Add Shipping Cost if applicable, $ 5.00 = $ TOTAL: $ * DVD s will be delivered on July 12, 2015 The Welcome/Announcements/Recognitions Mrs. Edith Lomax, Deacon/Church Clerk The Scripture... Minister Matthew 6:25-34 Special Music... The Sanctuary Choir The Male Chorus The Prayer... Minister The Prayer Response... Choir/Congregation Come, Ye Disconsolate No. 264-4- Marc Edwards, 3309 Andover Hills Place, Henrico, VA 23294-9-
HOMECOMING SERVICES Sunday, August 16, 2015..Go home to thy friends, and tell them how great things the Lord hath done for thee, and hath had compassion on thee. Mark 5:19 ===== Homecoming Preachers ===== 10:00 A.M. JOINT MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE Reverend Faye Cooper-Baldwin 2:30 P.M. HOMECOMING WORSHIP SERVICE Reverend Dr. Proctor N. Beard, Sr. and The Springfield Baptist Church Family REVIVAL SERVICES Monday, August 17, 2015 Friday, August 21, 2015 Lord, Send A Revival and Let It begin in me. ===== Revival Preachers ===== 7:00 P.M. PRAYER AND PRAISE 7:30 P.M. THE CALL TO WORSHIP Monday>>>>>>> Reverend Frank Lomax, Jr. Tuesday>>>>>>> Reverend Henrietta B. Anderson Wednesday >>>> Reverend Dr. Thomas S. Simmons Thursday>>>>>> Reverend Zenobia W. Scott Friday >>>>>>>>>Reverend Clara M. Owens -8- The Stewardship Challenge/Prayer... Mr. William Hudgins, 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 Ann Stafford, Deacon The Offertory Response...No. 559 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow The Preparational Selection... The Sanctuary Choir The Sermon... Reverend Dr. Thomas S. Simmons Associate Minister DO NOT WORRY, LET GO AND LET GOD THE INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP The Invitational Hymn...No. 385 Love Lifted Me THE LORD S SUPPER The Invitational Statement... Reverend Dr. Thomas S. Simmons 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... Minister The Choral Response... Choir/Congregation The Lord s Prayer No. 540 The Hymn of Fellowship/Dedication...No. 136 Glory to His Name -5-
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL MONDAY, JULY 20, 2015 FRIDAY, JULY 24, 2015 Dinner Served 6:00 P.M. - 6:45 P.M. Opening, Activities & Classes 6:50 P.M. - 8:30 P.M. -6- -7-