6 th Sunday After Pentecost Readings: 1 Kings 19:16-21, Psalm 16:1-2, 5, 7-11 Galatians 5:1,13-18, Luke 9:51-62 In this week s First Reading, Elijah's disciple is allowed to kiss his parents goodbye before setting out to follow the prophet's call. But we are called to follow a greater prophet than Elijah, this week s Liturgy wants us to know. In Baptism, we have put on the cloak of Christ, are called to the house of a new Father, and have been given a new family in the kingdom of God. We have been called to leave behind our past lives and never look back to follow wherever He leads. Elijah was taken up in a whirlwind and his disciple was given a double portion of his spirit (see 2 Kings 2:9-15). Jesus too, the Gospel reminds us, was "taken up" (see Acts 1:2,11,22), and He gave us His Spirit to live by, to guide us in our journey in His kingdom. As this week s Epistle tells us, the call of Jesus shatters the yoke of every servitude, sets us free from the rituals of the old Law, shows us the Law's fulfillment in the following of Jesus, in serving one another through love. His call sets our hands to a new plow, a new task to be His messengers, sent ahead to prepare all peoples to meet Him and enter into His Kingdom. Elijah called down fire to consume those who wouldn't accept God (see 2 Kings 1:1-16). But we have a different Spirit with us. To live by His Spirit is to face opposition and rejection, as the Apostles do in this week s Gospel. It is to feel like an exile, with no lasting city (see Hebrews 13:14), no place in this world to lay our head or call home. But we hear the voice of the One we follow in this week s Psalm (see Acts 2:25-32; 13:35-37). He calls us to make His faith our own to abide in confidence that He will not abandon us, that He will show us "the path to life," leading us to the fullness of joy in His presence forever. 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 6 TH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST Sunday, June 26, 2016 "A Thiird Reffllectiion about the Man at the Pooll" Sesquiicentenniiall Anniiversary 1866 2016 Reverend Dr.. Earll Leslliie Blledsoe IInteriim Pastor TThhee Pooool ll oof f Beet thheessddaa
The Celebration of Morning Worship... 8:00 A.M. The Church School... 9:30 A.M. Deacon Arthur W. Byrd, Jr. Superintendent Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. Proverbs 3:5-6 KJV The Prelude... Ms. Angela M. Mosley Lord, I Want to Be a Christian No. 156 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: your Son demands complete devotion. Give us courage to take up our cross, and, without turning back, to follow where he leads us, Christ our Lord and Master. Amen. The Chant... No. 9 Alleluia The Responsive Reading... Minister/Congregation THE PROMISE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT No. 572 The Hymn of Praise and Adoration... No. 61 WHAT A FRIEND WE HAVE IN JESUS The Welcome/Announcements/Recognitions... Deacon Edith Lomax, Church Clerk The Scripture... Minister "John 5:10-17" Special Music... The Volunteer Choir No, Not One! No. 62 The Prayer... Minister The Prayer Response... Choir/Congregation Sweet Hour of Prayer No. 332-2- OUR SICK AND SHUT-IN LIST PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK AND SHUT-IN MEMBERS Ms. Maxine Carter... 8820 Derbyshire Road Mrs. Michelle Crawford-Brooks... 8822 Midway Road 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. Everlena King... 4403 Forest Hill Avenue Ms. Marjorie McIntyre... Westport Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Room 205a Mrs. Josephine Norrell... 2514 Shadyside Avenue, Suitland, MD 20746 Mrs. Bernice Honey Talley... 7109 Village Field Place, 23231 Mrs. Emma J. Truman... Westport Rehabilitation and Nursing Center 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 JUNE Deacon William Hudgins (804) 270-1386 and Deacon George Willcox (804) 747-7775 - Please inform them of any persons that are sick -11-
Announcements The church van will leave the church today at 6:45 P.M. to transport members to The Marriott Hotel to hear Dr. Joseph Fleming, Jr. preach. For further information, please contact Chaldea Montague. June 27 at 6:30 P.M. Meeting - Deacon s Conference of Richmond and Vicinity First African Baptist Church, 2700 Hanes Ave., Richmond June 29 at 11:00 A.M. The Senior Citizen s Ministry will meet June 29 at 6:45 P.M. Bible Study Reverend Clara M. Owens June 29 at 7:30 P.M. Prayer and Praise June 30 at 7:00 P.M. The Sanctuary Choir will rehearse July 1 at 6:30 P.M. Children/Youth Mass Choir Rehearsal July 6 at 11:00 A.M. The Senior Citizen s Ministry will meet July 6 at 6:45 P.M. Bible Study Reverend Dr. Earl Leslie Bledsoe July 6 at 7:30 P.M. Prayer and Praise July 7 at 6:00 P.M. The Ushers will meet July 9 at 11:00 A.M. THE CHORAL ENSEMBLE WILL REHEARSE July 11 at 6:00 P.M. The Trustees will meet July 11 at 6:00 P.M. The Finance Committee will meet July 11 at 7:00 P.M. CHURCH MEETING July 12 at 6:30 P.M. 150 th Church Anniversary Planning Meeting Focus: Senior s Tea New Fellowship Hall July 13 at 11:00 A.M. The Senior Citizen s Ministry will meet July 13 at 6:45 P.M. Bible Study Reverend Dr. Earl Leslie Bledsoe July 13 at 7:30 P.M. Prayer and Praise July 14 at 7:00 P.M. QBC Combined Ushers will be ushering at Pilgrim Journey July 16 at 10:00 A.M. Tuckahoe Quarterly Meeting Unity Baptist Church July 16 at 12:00 Noon 150 th ANNIVERSARY SENIORS TEA July 18 at 6:00 P.M. The Commission on Finance will meet July 18 at 7:00 P.M. The Women in Mission Ministry will meet July 20 at 11:00 A.M. The Senior Citizen s Ministry WILL NOT MEET July 21 at 11:00 A.M. SENIOR CITIZENS to travel to FAIRFIELD BAPTIST CHURCH, 1500 Mechanicsville Pike, Richmond, VA 23223 Sermon by Reverend Dr. Jerome Lee Our musical guest will be Reverend Annesto Younger and Friends July 23 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM. HEALTHY LIVING 2016 with Dr. Janice Neale and other healthcare providers Sponsor - Men s Fellowship Ministry July 25-29 VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL Reverend Clara M. Owens, 2016 VBS Director July 30 at 3:00 P.M. Reverend Bledsoe will preach the Ordination Service for Reverend Walter Pleasants at his home church, Mount Carmel Baptist Church, Doswell, Virginia NO CHOIR OR USHERS REQUESTED Members asked to go and support Reverend Bledsoe and Reverend Pleasants -10- The Stewardship Challenge/Prayer... Deacon Edith Lomax 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 Tim Floyd The Offertory Response...No. 559 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow The Hymn of Preparation...No. 161 Amazing Grace The Sermon... Reverend Dr. Earl Leslie Bledsoe Interim Pastor "A THIRD REFLECTION ABOUT THE MAN AT THE POOL" THE INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP The Invitational Hymn...No. 167 Just As I Am The Silent Moment The Benediction/Grace... Reverend Dr. Bledsoe The Choral Response... Choir/Congregation The Threefold Amen No. 553 The Postlude... Let the Church Say AMEN -3-
The Period of Prayer and Praise... 10:40 A.M. The Celebration of Morning Worship... 10:55 A.M. Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. Proverbs 3:5-6 KJV WORSHIP LEADER SELEENA BANKHEAD 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 Holy God: your Son demands complete devotion. Give us courage to take up our cross, and, without turning back, to follow where he leads us, Christ our Lord and Master. Amen. The Chant... No. 9 Alleluia The Responsive Reading... Zachariah Hartzog/Congregation THE PROMISE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT No. 572 The Hymn of Praise and Adoration... No. 61 WHAT A FRIEND WE HAVE IN JESUS The Welcome/Announcements/Recognitions... Deacon Edith Lomax, Church Clerk The Scripture...Olivia Johnson "John 5:10-17" Special Music... The Choral Ensemble The Prayer... Alana Johnson The Prayer Response... Choir/Congregation One More Day -4- -9-
The Stewardship Challenge/Prayer... Deacon Tim Floyd 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 Edith Lomax 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 "A THIRD REFLECTION ABOUT THE MAN AT THE POOL" THE INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP The Invitational Hymn...No. 167 Just As I Am 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-
150th Church Anniversary Seniors Tea New Fellowship Hall Saturday, July 16, 2016 12:00 noon 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 Sis. Jean Jackson, Chair of Seniors Ministry, by no later than July 8, 2016. -6- -7-