23 rd Sunday After Pentecost Readings: Psalm 34:2-3, 17-19, 23 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18, Luke 18:9-14 Jesus draws a blunt picture in today's Gospel. The Pharisee's prayer is almost a parody of the thanksgiving psalms (see for example Psalms 30,118). Instead of praising God for His mighty works, the Pharisee congratulates himself for his own deeds, which he presents to God in some detail. The tax collector stands at a distance, too ashamed even to raise his eyes to God (see Ezra 9:6). He prays with a humble and contrite heart (see Psalm 51:19). He knows that before God no one is righteous, no one has cause to boast (see Romans 3:10; 4:2). We see in the Liturgy today one of Scripture's abiding themes that God "knows no favorites," as today's First Reading tells us (see 2 Chronicles 19:7; Acts 10:34-35; Romans 2:11). God cannot be bribed (see Deuteronomy 10:17). We cannot curry favor with Him or impress Him even with our good deeds or our faithful observance of religious duties such as tithing and fasting. If we try to exalt ourselves before the Lord, as the Pharisee does, we will be brought low (see Luke 1:52). This should be a warning to us not to take pride in our piety, not to slip into the selfrighteousness of thinking that we're better than others, that we're "not like the rest of sinful humanity." If we clothe ourselves with humility (see 1 Peter 5:5-6) recognize that all of us are sinners in need of His mercy we will be exalted (see Proverbs 29:33). Quioccasin Baptist Church Sesquiicentenniiall Anniiversary 1866 2016 9011 Quioccasin Road -- Henrri ico,, Virrgi inia 23229 Churrch Offffi ice:: ((804)) 741--2313 -- Fax:: ((804)) 741--1501 Choral Ensemble Anniversary 23 nd Sunday After Pentecost Sunday,, October 23,, 2016 The prayer of the lowly, the humble, pierces the clouds. Paul testifies to this in today's Epistle, as He thanks the Lord for giving him strength during his imprisonment. Paul tells us what the Psalmist sings today that the Lord redeems the lives of His humble servants. We too must serve Him willingly. And He will hear us in our distress, deliver us from evil, and bring us safely to His heavenly kingdom. Websiitte:: www..quiioccasiin..orrg -- Emaiill:: qbc@quiioccasiin..orrg Reverend Dr.. Earll Leslliie Blledsoe IInteriim Pastor
The Celebration of Morning Worship... 8:00 A.M. While you have the light, believe in the light, that you may become sons of light. John 12:36 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 Eternal God: you taught us that we shall live, if we love you and our neighbor. Help us to know who our neighbor is, and to serve him, so that we may truly love you; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. The Chant... No. 9 Alleluia The Responsive Reading... Minister/Congregation THE MODEL PRAYER No. 588 The Hymn of Praise and Adoration... No. 45 GREAT IS THY FAITHFULNESS The Welcome/Announcements/Recognitions... Deacon Edith Lomax, Church Clerk The Scripture... Minister "John 12:36-50" Special Music... The Volunteer Choir He Looked Beyond My Fault No. 162 The Prayer... Minister The Prayer Response... Volunteer Choir/Congregation One More Day No. 548-2- 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... 8300 Ridge 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 Ms. Audrey Overton... 4234 Sprenkle Lane Mrs. Emma J. Truman... Morningside of the West End, 3000 Skipwith Road, Unit 241 Mrs. Florence Tyler... 4551 Sadler Road Reverend P. Frances Watson... 121 Taylor Avenue West, Hampton, Virginia 23663 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 OCTOBER Deacon Vaughn Dennis (804) 746-0774 and Deacon Edith Lomax. (804) 270-5895. Please inform them of any persons that are sick. -11-
TODAY TODAY at 4:00 P.M. October 24 at 6:30 P.M. October 26 at 11:00 A.M. October 26 at 6:45 P.M. October 26 at 7:30 P.M. October 30 at 3:00 P.M. November 2 at 6:45 P.M. November 2 at 7:30 P.M. November 3 at 6:00 P.M. November 3 at 7:00 P.M. November 4 at 6:00 P.M. November 5 at 9:00 A.M. November 9 at 11:00 A.M. November 9 at 6:45 P.M. November 9 at 7:30 P.M. November 12 at 8:30 A.M. November 12 at 11:00 A.M. November13 at 3:30 P.M. November 14 at 6:00 P.M. November 16 at 11:00 A.M. November 16 at 6:45 P.M. November 16 at 7:30 P.M. November 17 at 12 noon November 17 at 7:00 P.M. November 19 at 8:30 A.M. November 19 at 10:00 A.M. November 20 at 10:00 A.M. November 20 at 3:00 P.M. November 21 at 6:00 P.M. Announcements Today is the last day to place a tribute or advertisement in the 150 th church anniversary program booklet THE CHORAL ENSEMBLE 45 TH ANNIVERSARY 150 th Church Anniversary Musical Concert Deacons Conference of Richmond and Vicinity meeting, First African Baptist Church, 2700 Hanes Avenue, Richmond, VA Aging with Grace Senior Citizens meeting Reverend Bledsoe will preach, choir will render music, and ushers to serve at The Life Changing Healing Church, Mechanicsville, MD where Reverend Betty Overton Atchinson is the Pastor. SEATS ARE LIMITED. PLEASE LET CHALDEA MONTAGUE KNOW IF YOU ARE RIDING THE BUS OR DRIVING. THE CHURCH NEEDS A HEADCOUNT FOR FOOD. Ushers meeting Sanctuary Choir rehearsal Children/Youth Mass Choir rehearsal Media committee meeting Aging with Grace Senior Citizens travel to Westwood Baptist Church, 915 Glenburnie Road, Richmond, VA, Reverend Michael R. Lomax will preach. No van service. Men s Fellowship meeting Golden Corral Choral Ensemble rehearsal Ushers Anniversary Rev. Alvin T. Armstead, Jr. and the First Union Baptist Church Dill Rd. will be our special guest Trustee meeting Aging with Grace Senior Citizens meeting cancelled Aging with Grace Senior Citizens travel to 31 st Street Baptist Church, 823 N 31 st Street, Richmond, VA 23223. Van departs 10:15 a.m. Sanctuary Choir rehearsal Deacon s meeting Deaconess meeting 150 th Church Anniversary Service Reverend Bledsoe preaching 150 th Church Anniversary service Reverend James Pryor, Jr. and the Mount Vernon Baptist Church family will be our special guest Commission on Finance meeting CHURCH ENVELOPES 2017: CONTACT CHALDEA MONTAGUE ONLY IF YOU WANT 2017 ENVELOPES TO INCLUDE -10- YOUR ENVELOPE NUMBER AND DATE -10- The Stewardship Challenge/Prayer... Deacon Marc Edwards 1 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 We ve Come This Far by Faith No. 529 The Offertory Prayer... Deacon Edith Lomax The Offertory Response...No. 559 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow The Hymn of Preparation... The Volunteer Choir We Are Climbing Jacob s Ladder No. 217 The Sermon... Reverend Dr. Earl Leslie Bledsoe Interim Pastor "MINISTRY WITH SELF-CARE AND BELIEF ON THE AGENDA" THE INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP The Invitational Hymn...No. 181 Pass Me Not 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... 10:40 A.M. The Celebration of Morning Worship... 10:55 A.M. While you have the light, believe in the light, that you may become sons of light. John 12:36 KJV WORSHIP LEADER MICAIAH HARTZOG 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... Micaiah Hartzog 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 Eternal God: you taught us that we shall live, if we love you and our neighbor. Help us to know who our neighbor is, and to serve him, so that we may truly love you; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. The Chant... No. 9 Alleluia The Responsive Reading...Destiny Lynch THE MODEL PRAYER No. 588 The Hymn of Praise and Adoration... No. 45 GREAT IS THY FAITHFULNESS The Welcome/Announcements/Recognitions... Deacon Edith Lomax, Church Clerk Anniversary Moment... The Choral Ensemble The Scripture... Nia Boyd "John 12:36-50" Special Music... The Choral Ensemble USHER S ANNIVERSARY Reverend Alvin T. Armstead, Jr. and the First Union Baptist Church Family will be our Special Guests. Sunday, November 13, 2016 3:30 P.M. The Prayer... Saleena Bankhead The Prayer Response... Choir/Congregation One More Day No. 548-4- -9-
The Stewardship Challenge/Prayer... Deacon Edith Lomax 1 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 We ve Come This Far by Faith No. 529 The Offertory Prayer... Deacon Marc Edwards The Offertory Response...No. 559 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow The Preparational Selection... The Choral Ensemble The Sermon... Reverend Dr. Earl Leslie Bledsoe Interim Pastor "MINISTRY WITH SELF-CARE AND BELIEF ON THE AGENDA" THE INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP The Invitational Hymn...No. 181 Pass Me Not 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-
Happy 45 th Anniversary to 150 TH CHURCH ANNIVERSARY MUSICAL CONCERT THE CHORAL ENSEMBLE TODAY: October 23, 2016 New Fellowship Hall 4:00 P.M. Ms. Angela M. Mosley, Directress For the Lord is good, and his mercy is everlasting, and his truth endureth to all generations. Psalm 100:5 (KJV) -6- -7-