Readings: Isaiah 8:23-9:3, Psalm 27:1, 4, 13-14 1 Corinthians 1:10-13, 17, Matthew 4:12-33 Today's Liturgy gives us a lesson in ancient Israelite geography and history. Isaiah's prophecy in today's First Reading is quoted by Matthew in today's Gospel. Both intend to recall the apparent fall of the everlasting kingdom promised to David (see 2 Samuel 7:12-13; Psalm 89; Psalm 132:11-12). Eight centuries before Christ, that part of the kingdom where the tribes of Zebulun and Naphtali lived was attacked by the Assyrians and the tribes were hauled off into captivity (see 2 Kings 15:29; 1 Chronicles 5:26). It marked the beginning of the kingdom's end. It finally crumbled in the sixth century B.C., when Jerusalem was seized by Babylon and the remaining tribes were driven into exile (see 2 Kings 24:14). Isaiah prophesied that Zebulun and Naphtali, the lands first to be degraded, would be the first to see the light of God's salvation. Jesus today fulfills that prophecy announcing the restoration of David's kingdom at precisely the spot where the kingdom began to fall. His gospel of the Kingdom includes not only the twelve tribes of Israel but all the nations symbolized by the "Galilee of the Nations." Calling His first disciples, two fishermen on the Sea of Galilee, He appoints them to be "fishers of men" gathering people from the ends of the earth. They are to preach the gospel, Paul says in today's Epistle, to unite all peoples in the same mind and in the same purpose in a worldwide kingdom of God. By their preaching, Isaiah's promise has been delivered. A world in darkness has seen the light. The yoke of slavery and sin, borne by humanity since time began, has been smashed. And we are able now, as we sing in today's Psalm, to dwell in the house of the Lord, to worship Him in the land of the living. Website: www.quioccasin.org - Email: qbc@quioccasin.org Quioccasin Baptist Church 9011 Quioccasin Road -- Henrri ico,, Virrgi inia 23229 Churrch Offffi ice:: ((804)) 741--2313 -- Fax:: ((804)) 741--1501 Sunday, January 22, 2017 3 rrd Sunday after the Epiphany PART 2:: REGARDLESS,, GOD WIILL WORK IIT OUT Reverend Dr.. Earll Leslliie Blledsoe Interiim Pastor
The Celebration of Morning Worship... 8:00 A.M. Jesus answered, Thou couldest have no power at all against me, except it were given thee from above: therefore he that delivered me unto thee hath the greater sin. John 19:11 KJV The Prelude... Ms. Angela M. Mosley Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus No. 292 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: your Son our Lord called men to serve him as disciples. May we who have also heard his call rise up to follow where he leads, obedient to your perfect will; 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. 17 TO GOD BE THE GLORY The Welcome/Announcements/Recognitions... Deacon Edith Lomax, Church Clerk The Scripture... Minister "John 19:1-16" Special Music... The Volunteer Choir Standing on the Promises No. 257 The Prayer... Minister The Prayer Response... Volunteer Choir/Congregation Hear Our Prayer O Lord No. 551 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 111/Unit 3 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 Mrs. Barbara Lomax... 2017 Pemberton Road (no visitors) 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... 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 Mrs. Quovardis White-Mosley.... Golden Living Center-Elizabeth Ann Crump, Room C17 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 JANUARY Deacon Arthur Byrd, Jr. (804) 276-9183 and Deacon Marc Edwards (804) 389-3833. Please inform them of any persons that are sick. -2- -11-
Announcements January 23 at 6:30 P.M. Deacons Conference of Richmond and Vicinity meeting, Fifth Baptist Church, 1415 W Cary Street, Richmond, VA 23220 January 25 at 11:00 A.M. Aging with Grace meeting January 25 at 6:45 P.M. January 25 at 7:30 P.M. January 29 at 4:00 P.M. The 2017 Annual City-Wide Lott Carey Rally Day at Mosby Memorial Baptist Church, 2901 Mechanicsville Turnpike, Richmond, VA 23223 January 30 at 7:00 P.M. Church meeting February 1 at 11:00 A.M. Aging with Grace meeting February 1 at 6:45 P.M. February 1 at 7:30 P.M. February 2 at 6:00 P.M. Usher meeting February 2 at 7:00 P.M. Sanctuary Choir rehearsal February 3 at 6:30 P.M. Children/Youth Mass Choir rehearsal February 8 at 11:00 A.M. Aging with Grace meeting February 8 at 6:45 P.M. February 8 at 7:30 P.M. February 11 at 8:30 A.M. Men s Fellowship meeting at Golden Corral February 11 at 11:00 A.M. Choral Ensemble rehearsal February 13 at 6:00 P.M. Trustee meeting February 15 at 1100 A.M. Aging with Grace meeting February 15 at 6:45 P.M. February 15 at 7:30 P.M. February 16 at 6:30 P.M. Male Chorus rehearsal February 16 at 7:00 P.M. Sanctuary Choir rehearsal February 18 at 8:30 A.M. Deacon s meeting February 18 at 10:00 A.M. Deaconess meeting February 18 at 10:30 A.M. Media Committee meeting February18-2:00 P.M. 4:00 P.M. Men s Gospel Extravaganza. Donation $20. See any member of Men s Fellowship February 19 Men s Day 1 Joint Service 8:30 A.M. Church School 10:00 A.M. MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE MEN S DAY PREACHER Reverend Dr. Harrison Williams, Shiloh Baptist Church, Stanardsville, VA February 20 at 6:00 P.M. Commission on Finance meeting February 22 at 11:00 A.M. Aging with Grace meeting February 22 at 6:45 P.M. February 22 at 7:30 P.M. February 25-9:00 A.M. 12 Noon. Christian Education Workshop Financial Stewardship Counting the Cost Facilitators Reverend Kenneth Brown, Reverend Frank Lomax, Jr., and Reverend Dr. Thomas Simmons sign up sheet on the piano February 25 at 11:00 A.M. Choral Ensemble rehearsal -10- The Stewardship Challenge/Prayer... Deacon George Willcox 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 You Can t Beat God Giving No. 528 The Offertory Prayer... Deacon Jack Stuart The Offertory Response...No. 559 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow The Preparatory Selection... The Volunteer Choir Blessed Assurance No. 249 The Sermon... Reverend Dr. Earl L. Bledsoe Interim Pastor PART II: REGARDLESS, GOD WILL WORK IT OUT 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 <<<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. Jesus answered, Thou couldest have no power at all against me, except it were given thee from above: therefore he that delivered me unto thee hath the greater sin. John 19:11 KJV The Prelude... Ms. Angela M. Mosley The Introit... No. 29 He Is Lord Processional Selection... Choir/Congregation VICTORY IS MINE 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: your Son our Lord called men to serve him as disciples. May we who have also heard his call rise up to follow where he leads, obedient to your perfect will; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. The Chant... No. 9 Alleluia The Responsive Reading... Tayana Montague THE MODEL PRAYER No. 588 The Hymn of Praise and Adoration... No. 17 TO GOD BE THE GLORY The Welcome/Announcements/Recognitions... Deacon Edith Lomax, Church Clerk The Scripture... Alana Johnson "John 19:1-16" Special Music... The Choral Ensemble The Prayer... Zechariah Hartzog The Prayer Response... Choir/Congregation Hear Our Prayer O Lord No. 551-4- CHRISTIAN EDUCATION WORKSHOP Saturday, February 25, 2017 9:00 A.M. 12 Noon Financial Stewardship Counting the Cost Facilators: Reverend Kenneth Brown Reverend Frank Lomax, Jr. Reverend Dr. Thomas Simmons Continental Breakfast and Light Lunch included Sign up sheet on the piano -9-
MEN S DAY Sunday, February 19, 2017 1 JOINT SERVICE 8:30 A.M. CHURCH SCHOOL 10:00 A.M. MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE The Stewardship Challenge/Prayer... Deacon Jack Stuart 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 You Can t Beat God Giving No. 528 The Offertory Prayer... Deacon George Willcox The Offertory Response...No. 559 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow The Preparatory Selection... The Choral Ensemble MEN S DAY PREACHER Reverend Dr. Harrison Williams, Pastor Shiloh Baptist Church Stanardsville, Virginia MEN S DAY ASSESSMENT - $150.00-8- The Sermon... Reverend Dr. Earl L. Bledsoe Interim Pastor PART II: REGARDLESS, GOD WILL WORK IT OUT 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 -5-
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