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Readings: Psalm 119:1–2, 4–5, 17–18, 33–34 1 Corinthians 2:6–10, Matthew 5:17–37

Jesus tells us in the Gospel this week that he has come not to abolish but to “fulfill” the Law of Moses and the teachings of the prophets.

His Gospel reveals the deeper meaning and purpose of the Ten Commandments and the moral Law of the Old Testament. But his Gospel also transcends the Law. He demands a morality far greater than that accomplished by the most pious of Jews, the scribes and Pharisees.

Outward observance of the Law is not enough. It is not enough that we do not murder, commit adultery, divorce, or lie.

The law of the new covenant is a law that God writes on the heart (see Jer. 31:31–34). The heart is the seat of our motivations, the place from which our words and actions proceed (see Matt. 6:21; 15:18–20).

Jesus this week calls us to train our hearts, to master our passions and emotions. And Jesus demands the full obedience of our hearts (see Rom. 6:17). He calls us to love God with all our hearts, and to do his will from the heart (see Matt. 22:37; Eph. 6:6)

God never asks more of us than we are capable. That is the message of this week’s First Reading. It is up to us to choose life over death, to choose the waters of eternal life over the fires of ungodliness and sin.

By his life, death, and resurrection, Jesus has shown us that it is possible to keep his commandments. In baptism, he has given us his Spirit that his Law might be fulfilled in us (Rom. 8:4).

The wisdom of the Gospel surpasses all the wisdom of this age that is passing away, St. Paul tells us in the Epistle. The revelation of this wisdom fulfills God’s plan from before all ages.

Let us trust in this wisdom, and live by his Kingdom law.

As we do in this week’s Psalm, let us pray that we grow in being better able to live his Gospel, and to seek the Father with all our heart.

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The Celebration of Morning Worship ............................................................ 8:00 A.M.

“But when they came to Jesus, and saw that he was dead already, they brake not his legs: But one of the soldiers with a spear pierced his side,

and forthwith came there out blood and water.” John 19:33-34 KJV

The Prelude ............................................................................. Ms. Angela M. Mosley “Oh, Freedom” No. 486

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: you gave the law as a good guide for our lives. May we never shrink from your commandments, but, as we are taught by your Son Jesus, fulfill the law in perfect love; through Christ our Lord and Master. Amen.

The Chant ............................................................................................................ No. 9 “Alleluia”

The Responsive Reading ......................................................... Minister/Congregation

“CHRISTIAN UNITY” No. 592

The Hymn of Praise and Adoration ...................................................................No. 457 “LIFT EVERY VOICE AND SING”

THE MUSICAL INTERLUDE

The Welcome/Announcements/Recognitions ..... Deacon Edith Lomax, Church Clerk

THE MUSICAL INTERLUDE

The Scripture.................................................................................................. Minister "John 19:31-42"

Special Music .............................................................................. The Volunteer Choir “Do Lord, Do Remember Me” No. 508

The Prayer ..................................................................................................... Minister

The Prayer Response .................................................. Volunteer Choir/Congregation “Standin’ in the Need of Prayer” No. 496

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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

SERMON NOTES AND REFLECTIONS

DEACONS FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY

Deacon Tim Floyd (804) 405-8040 and Deacon Kenneth Mayo, Sr. (804) 740-5159. Please inform them of any persons that are sick.

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Announcements

TODAY ALL WOMEN ARE REQUESTED TO STAY BACK FOR A BRIEF MEETING AFTER THE 8:00 A.M. AND 11:00 A.M. SERVICES

TODAY at 3:00 P.M. The Tuckahoe Baptist Association Division of Men presents a “Spiritual Renewal and Rededication Service.” Host Church: Mount Olive Baptist Church, 1630 Manakin Rd, Manakin-Sabot, VA; Speaker: Reverend Kenneth Carter, Pastor; Music: Sharon Baptist Church Male Chorus

February 13 at 6:00 P.M. Trustee meeting February 15 at 10:00 A.M. Aging with Grace travel to Pine Camp Cultural Arts and Community Center, 4901

Old Brook Rd, Richmond, VA to see “Message From A Slave.” Van departs 9:15 a.m. Lunch at Kitchen 64. See Jean Jackson to purchase a ticket. February 15 at 6:45 P.M. Bible Study – Dr. Earl Bledsoe February 15 at 7:30 P.M. Prayer and Praise February 16 at 6:30 P.M. Male Chorus rehearsal February 16 at 7:00 P.M. Sanctuary Choir rehearsal – no 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 for a ticket.

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. Bible Study – Dr. Earl Bledsoe February 22 at 7:30 P.M. Prayer and Praise 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 February 25 at 12 Noon Women’s Day Committee meeting February 27 at 6:30 P.M. Deacons Conference of Richmond and Vicinity meeting at Fifth Baptist

Church, 1415 W Cary Street, Richmond, VA March 18 at 8:30 A.M. Annual Prayer Breakfast sponsored by the Women’s Auxiliary of the Tuckahoe Baptist

Association at Cedar Street Baptist Church, 2301 Cedar Street, Richmond, VA. Tickets $18. See Connie Spindle to purchase your ticket.

PLEASE RETURN ALL NAACP MEMBERSHIP APPLICATIONS TO BEA WILLIAMS OR LUCY WELLS

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THE MUSICAL INTERLUDE 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 “You Can’t Beat God Giving” No. 528

The Offertory Prayer .................................................................. Deacon Edith Lomax The Offertory Response ....................................................................................No. 559

“Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow”

The Preparatory Selection .......................................................... The Volunteer Choir “Over My Head” No. 488

The Sermon ......................................................................... Reverend Dr. Earl L. Bledsoe

Interim Pastor

“THE BEGINNING AND THE END IS IN JESUS”

THE INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP The Invitational Hymn .......................................................................................No. 285

“I Will Trust in the Lord”

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

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The Period of Prayer and Praise ................................................................ 10:40 A.M. The Celebration of Morning Worship .......................................................... 10:55 A.M.

“But when they came to Jesus, and saw that he was dead already, they brake not his legs: But one of the soldiers with a spear pierced his side,

and forthwith came there out blood and water.” John 19:33-34 KJV

The Prelude ............................................................................. Ms. Angela M. Mosley

The Introit .......................................................................................................... No. 29 “He Is Lord”

Processional Selection ................................................................. Choir/Congregation

“Walking Up the King’s Highway” 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: you gave the law as a good guide for our lives. May we never shrink from your commandments, but, as we are taught by your Son Jesus, fulfill the law in perfect love; through Christ our Lord and Master. Amen.

The Chant ............................................................................................................ No. 9 “Alleluia”

The Responsive Reading ......................................................... Minister/Congregation “CHRISTIAN UNITY” No. 570

The Hymn of Praise and Adoration ...................................................................No. 457 “LIFT EVERY VOICE AND SING”

THE MUSICAL INTERLUDE

BLACK HISTORY MOMENT ........................................................ Tayana Montague “Egypt Ufele”

The Welcome/Announcements/Recognitions ..... Deacon Edith Lomax, Church Clerk

THE MUSICAL INTERLUDE

The Scripture.................................................................................................. Minister “John 19:31-42”

Special Music ........................................................................... The Choral Ensemble

The Prayer ..................................................................................................... Minister

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CHRISTIAN EDUCATION

WORKSHOP

Saturday, February 25, 2017

9:00 A.M. – 12 Noon

“Financial Stewardship – Counting the Cost”

Facilitators: Reverend Kenneth Brown Reverend Frank Lomax, Jr. Reverend Dr. Thomas Simmons

Continental Breakfast and Light Lunch included

Sign up sheet on the piano

MEN’S DAY

Sunday, February 19, 2017

1 JOINT SERVICE

8:30 A.M. CHURCH SCHOOL 10:00 A.M. MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE

MEN’S DAY PREACHER

Reverend Dr. Harrison Williams, Pastor Shiloh Baptist Church Stanardsville, Virginia

MEN’S DAY ASSESSMENT - $150.00

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The Prayer Response .................................................................. Choir/Congregation “Standin’ in the Need of Prayer” No. 496

THE MUSICAL INTERLUDE 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 “You Can’t Beat God Giving” No. 528

The Offertory Prayer ...................................................................... Deacon Tim Floyd The Offertory Response ....................................................................................No. 559

“Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow”

The Preparatory Selection ....................................................... The Choral Ensemble

The Sermon ......................................................................... Reverend Dr. Earl L. Bledsoe

Interim Pastor

“THE BEGINNING AND THE END IS IN JESUS”

THE INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP The Invitational Hymn .......................................................................................No. 285

“I Will Trust in the Lord”

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”

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BLACK HISTORY MOMENT

Featuring

Egypt Ufele

After being bullied because of her size, Egypt Ufele decided to channel the negativity she was receiving

into something positive. So Egypt learned to sew and design clothes. In February 2016, she debuted

her clothing line for all sizes, Chubiline, at New York Fashion Week.

A 10-year-old fashion designer is using her experience as a victim of bullying to kick start her career.

Egypt Ufele, who goes by "Ify," tells Today that she was repeatedly picked on for her size at her

grade school in Queens, New York. "I was bullied and they called me all kinds of names," she says.

"One Time I got stabbed with a pencil."

But instead of letting it get her down, Ufele started hand-sewing clothes for her dolls and eventually

learned to use a sewing machine to make clothes for all body types, Ufele's grandmother says.

Now Ufele has become the only child designer to dress curvy models at New York Fashion Week.

According to her website, Ufele's designs, Chubiline, are about "bringing Africa to American, one design at

a time."

And not only is she loving her budding career ("I like how you can interact with fabrics, get new ideas,"

she says) - but Ufele is proud of how she got here.

"I turned negative attention into positive attention," she says.

Information by Ana Calderone, People Magazine on February 16, 2016

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