13 th Sunday After Pentecost READINGS: Jeremiah 38:4 6, 8 10, Psalm 40:2 4, 18 Hebrews 12:1 4, Luke 12:49 53 Our God is a consuming fire, the Scriptures tell us (see Hebrews 12:29; Deuteronomy 4:24). And in this week s Gospel, Jesus uses the image of fire to describe the demands of discipleship. The fire he has come to cast on the earth is the fire that he wants to blaze in each of our hearts. He made us from the dust of the earth (see Genesis 2:7), and filled us with the fire of the Holy Spirit in baptism (see Luke 3:16). We were baptized into his death (see Romans 6:3). This is the baptism our Lord speaks of in the Gospel this week. The baptism with which He must be baptized is His passion and death, by which He accomplished our redemption and sent forth the fire of the Spirit on the earth (see Acts 2:3). The fire has been set, but it is not yet blazing. We are called to enter deeper into the consuming love of God. We must examine our consciences and our actions, submitting ourselves to the revaling fire of God s Word (see 1 Corinthians 3:13). In our struggle against sin, we have not yet resisted to the point of shedding our own blood, Paul tells us in this week s Epistle. We have not undergone the suffering that Jeremiah suffers in the First Reading this week. But this is what true discipleship requires. To be a disciple is to be inflamed with the love of God. It is to have an unquenchable desire for holiness and zeal for the salvation of our brothers and sisters. Being His disciple does not bring peace in the false way that the world proclaims peace (see Jeremiah 8:11). It means division and hardship. It may bring us to conflict with our own flesh and blood. But Christ is our peace (see Ephesians 2:14). By his cross, he has lifted us up from the mire of sin and death as he will rescue the prophet Jeremiah (see Jeremiah 38:10). And as we sing in the Psalm this week, we trust in our deliverer. 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 13 th Sunday After Pentecost PRE-HOMECOMING Sunday, August 14, 2016 Sermon ttopi ic: : "Some Lessons ffrom tthe Ministtry off Jesus in i Galilee Sesquiicentenniiall Anniiversary 1866 2016 Reverend Dr.. Earll Leslliie Blledsoe IInteriim Pastor
The Celebration of Morning Worship... 8:00 A.M. Jesus answered them, and said, My doctrine is not mine, but his that sent me. If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of myself. He that speaketh of himself seeketh his own glory: but he that seeketh his glory that sent him, the same is true, and no unrighteousness is in him. John 7:16-18 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 Holy God: we do not deserve crumbs from your table, for we are sinful, dying men. May we have grace to praise you for the bread of life you give in Jesus Christ, the Lord of love, and the Savior of us all. 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. 19 PRAISE HIM! PRAISE HIM! The Welcome/Announcements/Recognitions... Deacon Edith Lomax, Church Clerk The Scripture... Minister "John 7:1-24" The Prayer... Minister The Prayer Response... Volunteer Choir/Congregation More Love to Thee No. 214-2- OUR SICK AND SHUT-IN LIST PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK AND SHUT-IN MEMBERS Mrs. Dorothy Clark... 1261 Marywood Lane, Apt 311 Mr. Moses Fenner... 2903 Lawson Street, 23224 Deaconess Florine Fleming... 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. Joyce Johnson... Parham Health and Rehabilitation Center Ms. Everlena King... 4403 Forest Hill Avenue Ms. Marjorie McIntyre... 1261 Marywood Lane, Apt 209 Mrs. Josephine Norrell... 2514 Shadyside Avenue, Suitland, MD 20746 Ms. Audrey Overton... The Laurels, 2420 Pemberton Road, Room 120 Mrs. Bernice Honey Talley... 7109 Village Field Place, 23231 Mrs. Emma J. Truman... Morningside of the West End, 3000 Skipwith Rd., Unit 241 Mrs. Florence Tyler... 4551 Sadler Road Reverend P. Frances Watson... 121 Taylor Avenue West, Hampton, Virginia 23663 Mrs. Cordell Lucy Wells... 9011 Midway Road 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 AUGUST Deacon Tim Floyd (804) 405-8040 and Deacon Marc Edwards (804) 389-3833 Please inform them of any persons that are sick.. -11
Announcements TODAY 3:00 P.M. Rev. Bledsoe will preach afternoon revival service at St. James Baptist Church, 14482 Old Ridge Road, Beaverdam, Virginia 23015. The Choral Ensemble will render the music. The Ushers will serve. Quioccasin church members will be fed upon arrival to the church. August 15 19 Lott Carey Global Christian Missional Community, 119 th Annual Session Missions Matters for Justice, Philadelphia Marriott Hotel, Philadelphia, PA August 15 at 6:00 P.M. The Trustees will meet August 18 at 6:30 P.M. The Male Chorus will rehearse August 18 at 7:00 P.M. The Sanctuary Choir will rehearse August 20 at 8:30 A.M. Deacon s Meeting August 20 at 10:00 A.M. Deaconess Meeting August 20 at 11:00 A.M. Dedication of Historic Marker for Quioccasin Westwood Pryor Memorial Cemeteries August 21 at 10:00 A.M. QUIOCCASIN HOMECOMING SERVICE Reverend Dr. Earl ** 1 JOINT SERVICE** Leslie Bledsoe will be preaching ***MEMBERS PLEASE BRING DESSERTS*** August 21 at 3:00 P.M. August 22-26 at 7:00 P.M. August 22 at 6:00 P.M. August 22 at 7:00 P.M. August 27 at 11:00 A.M. August 27 at 12:00 NOON August 29 at 7:00 P.M. August 31 at 7:30 P.M. QUIOCCASIN HOMECOMING SERVICE Reverend Michael R. Lomax and the Westwood Baptist Church family will be our special guest. QUIOCCASIN BAPTIST CHURCH REVIVAL SERVICES The Commission on Finance will meet The Women in Mission Ministry will NOT MEET THE CHORAL ENSEMBLE WILL REHEARSE Choir Rehearsal for 150 th Anniversary Choir Concert Reverend Bledsoe will preach revival services at First Union Baptist Church, 1463 Cardwell Road, Crozier, VA. Officers, Choir, and Ushers will serve. Reverend Bledsoe will preach revival services at Mt. Garland Baptist Church, 4000 Buckner Road, Bumpass, Virginia 23024. The Choral Ensemble will render the music. The ushers will serve. September 1 at 6:00 P.M. The Ushers will meet September 1 at 7:00 P.M. The Sanctuary Choir will rehearse September 2 at 6:00 P.M. Children/Youth Mass Choir Rehearsal September 5 8:00 A.M. 4:00 P.M. New Shoes for Back to School Ministry at Third Street Bethel A.M.E. (Downtown), 614 N 3 rd Street, Richmond and Second Baptist Church (Southside), 3300 Broad Rock Blvd. Richmond, VA 23224 Back to school supply drive for the children going back to school. Please see Jaime Lynch, Andrea Carver, or Tamara -11- Bankhead. A box will be placed downstairs to collect school supplies. -11-10- - - -10--10- The Stewardship Challenge/Prayer... Deacon Ann Stafford 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 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 Hymn of Preparation... The Volunteer Choir Great Is Thy Faithfulness No. 45 The Sermon... Reverend Dr. Earl Leslie Bledsoe Interim Pastor "SOME LESSONS FROM THE MINISTRY OF JESUS IN GALILEE" THE INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP The Invitational Hymn...No. 198 I Surrender All The Benediction/Grace... Reverend Dr. Bledsoe The Choral Response... Volunteer Choir/Congregation The Threefold Amen No. 553 The Postlude... Let the Church Say AMEN The Church School... 9:30 A.M. Deacon Arthur W. Byrd, Jr. Superintendent -3-
The Period of Prayer and Praise... 10:40 A.M. The Celebration of Morning Worship... 10:55 A.M. Jesus answered them, and said, My doctrine is not mine, but his that sent me. If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of myself. He that speaketh of himself seeketh his own glory: but he that seeketh his glory that sent him, the same is true, and no unrighteousness is in him. John 7:16-18 KJV The Prelude... Ms. Angela M. Mosley The Introit... No. 549 The Lord Is in His Holy Temple 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 Holy God: we do not deserve crumbs from your table, for we are sinful, dying men. May we have grace to praise you for the bread of life you give in Jesus Christ, the Lord of love, and the Savior of us all. 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. 19 PRAISE HIM! PRAISE HIM! The Welcome/Announcements/Recognitions... Deacon Edith Lomax, Church Clerk Special Music... The Choral Ensemble The Scripture... Minister John 7:1-24 The Prayer... Minister The Prayer Response... Choir/Congregation He s Sweet, I Know No. 376 WORKSHOP How to Keep the Ministry of Missions Alive and Growing When: September 24, 2016 Where: New Fellowship Hall Quioccasin Baptist Church Time: 9:00 A.M. 1:00 P.M. Instructor: Reverend Clara Owens Continental breakfast and light lunch will be served. Registration sheets on piano and bulletin board downstairs. Please sign up by September 11, 2016 The church is not the church unless we exist for others. Author: Dietrich Bonhoeffer -4- -9-
Quioccasin Baptist Church 150 th Anniversary Seniors Tea September 17, 2016 12:00 Noon The Stewardship Challenge/Prayer... Deacon Vaughn Dennis 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 We ve Come This Far by Faith No. 529 The Offertory Prayer... Deacon Ann Stafford The Offertory Response...No. 559 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow The Preparational Selection... The Choral Ensemble The 150th Church Anniversary Seniors Tea will honor members of the congregation who are 55 years of age or older. The event will include a luncheon and opportunity for informal discussion about the events of the church in the community and in the lives of church members. Come and be part of this historic gathering. To confirm your attendance for the luncheon, please contact Sister Jean Jackson, Chair of Seniors Ministry, by no later than September 4, 2016. The Sermon... Reverend Dr. Earl Leslie Bledsoe Interim Pastor "SOME LESSONS FROM THE MINISTRY OF JESUS IN GALILEE" THE INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP The Invitational Hymn...No. 198 I Surrender All 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 -8- -5-
DEDICATION OF HISTORIC MARKER QUIOCCASIN WESTWOOD PRYOR MEMORIAL CEMETERIES Quioccasin Baptist Church Fellowship Hall Saturday, August 20, 2016 11:00 A.M. A reception will follow HOMECOMING SERVICES Sunday, August 21, 2016..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 ===== 8:30 A.M. Sunday School 10:00 A.M. JOINT MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE Reverend Dr. Earl Leslie Bledsoe ***DINNER*** (MEMBERS PLEASE BRING DESSERTS) 2:30 P.M. Prayer and Praise 3:00 P.M. HOMECOMING WORSHIP SERVICE Reverend Michael R. Lomax and The Westwood Baptist Church Family REVIVAL SERVICES Monday, August 22, 2016 Friday, August 26, 2016 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>>>>>>> Tuesday>>>>>>> Wednesday>>>> Thursday>>>>>> Friday>>>>>>>> Reverend Frank Lomax, III First Union Baptist Church, Crozier Reverend Melvin Shearin, II Great Hope Baptist Church Reverend Dr. Patricia Gould-Champ Faith Community Baptist Church Pack-A-Pew Night Reverend Dr. Emmanuel C. Harris Jerusalem Baptist Church, Manakin-Sabot, Virginia Youth Night and T-Shirt Night Reverend Angelo Chatmon Pilgrim Journey Baptist Church -6- -7-