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him, saying, “Sir, we would see Jesus.” Philip cometh and telleth Andrew:

and again Andrew and Philip tell Jesus.” John 12:21-22 KJV

John has already called our attention to the crowds gathering for Passover and their interest in whether Jesus would come to the feast (11:55-56). Then the crowd welcomed Jesus with great acclamations (12:12-18). Now from among this Passover crowd one particular group comes forward to meet Jesus. These Greeks are not Greek-speaking Jews but rather Gentiles, whether from Greece or elsewhere. The fact that they went up to worship at the Feast (v. 20) suggests they were proselytes (converts). Josephus says there were many such foreigners who would come up to the feast, though they could not actually partake of the sacrifice, since they had not fully entered Judaism. These were deeply religious Gentiles who were attracted to Judaism. They had come to the feast to worship God, suggesting an openness of heart to God. Their interest in the things of God leads them to Jesus.

It is not clear why they approach Philip (v. 21). Perhaps they heard someone call Philip by name and thought because he had a Greek name he might be more responsive to them. Perhaps Philip dressed in a Greek style. In any event, they come to Philip and say, Sir, . . . we would see Jesus (v. 21). Earlier, Philip had told Nathaniel to come and see Jesus (1:46), and now these Greeks have come and want to see Jesus, thus signaling that a new stage has been reached in Jesus' ministry. When they say they want to see Jesus, they are simply asking to meet with him, but this recurring sight is a major expression for revelation in this Gospel. Indeed, their request sums up the right attitude of any disciple and the core focus of any ministry. This request, "Sir, we would see Jesus," has been attached to more than one pulpit as a guideline for the preacher.

Philip does not go straight to Jesus with the Greeks' request, but rather to Andrew, who was from Philip's town (1:44). This may bear witness to Philip's humility, but more likely it shows how unusual the situation was. Jesus has had contact with non-Jews (cf., probably, 4:43-53), but very rarely. He has taught much about the universal scope of God's love, but the full implications of this were not grasped by his followers until later. The patriotism stirred up during Jesus' entry into Jerusalem might make the disciples uncertain about such a request, though these Greeks were proselytes (converts). It seems Philip simply needs some encouragement to approach the Lord when faced with this new and stretching situation. He goes to Andrew, who seems to have been a trusting person who was willing to speak up even when it seemed foolish (6:8-9). If we are unsure about a situation, it helps to have a friend with whom to go to the Lord, not to demand of the Lord but simply to lay before him the situation. Quite often Jesus has responded to questions and situations with cryptic sayings, and this is no exception. When Andrew and Philip announce the coming of the Greeks something wondrous happens. Jesus replied, "The hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified" (v. 23). As with all his cryptic sayings, this response addresses the issue, but it does so in ways incomprehensible at the time. He does not speak directly to the Greeks, but he speaks of their place in his community in the future. For he reveals that it is time for his death to take place, through which a great crop will be produced (v. 24) as he draws all men to himself (v. 32). Thus, verse 24 answers the Greeks indirectly, for through his death he "will become accessible for them as the exalted Lord".

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The Celebration of Morning Worship ............................................................ 7:55 A.M. The Church School ...................................................................................... 9:30 A.M.

Mr. Arthur W. Byrd, Jr., Deacon – Superintendent

“Behold, the days come, saith the Lord, that I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel, and with the house of Judah.”

Jeremiah 31:31 KJV

The Prelude ............................................................................. Ms. Angela M. Mosley “Leaning on the Everlasting Arms” No. 262

The Call to Worship ............................................................ Dr. Andrew M. Mosley, Jr. “O give thanks unto the Lord, for he is good:

for his mercy endureth forever.” The Prayer of Invocation .............................................................................. In Unison

Great God, whose Son Jesus came as a servant among us: Control our wants and restrain our ambitions, so that we may serve you faithfully and fulfill our lives; in Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

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

The Responsive Reading ......................................................... Minister/Congregation “DIVINE PROVIDENCE” No. 610

The Hymn of Praise and Adoration ...................................................................No. 136 “GLORY TO HIS NAME”

THE MUSICAL INTERLUDE

The Welcome/Announcements/Recognitions Mrs. Edith Lomax, Deacon/Church Clerk THE MUSICAL INTERLUDE

The Scripture.................................................................................................. Minister “Jeremiah 31:31-34”

Special Music .............................................................................. The Volunteer Choir “Hold to God’s Unchanging Hand” No. 51

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

The Prayer Response .................................................................. Choir/Congregation “Sweet Hour of Prayer” No. 332

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OUR SICK AND SHUT-IN LIST Mrs. Lillian Anderson ......................................................................... 3212 Rosewood Avenue

Mrs. Michelle Crawford-Brooks ............................................................ 8822 Midway Road

Mrs. Dorothy Clark ................................................................. 1261 Marywood Lane, Apt 311

Mrs. Marie Collins ........................................................................... 5301 Orinda Drive, 23223

Mr. Moses Fenner .......................................................................... 2903 Lawson Street, 23224

Mrs. Florine Fleming, Deaconess .............................................................. 6201 Whistler Road

Mr. Timothy Floyd, Deacon .................................................... 2318 Harpoon Court, 23294

Mrs. Helen Foster .......... Beth Sholom Lifecare – 1600 John Rolfe Prkwy - Room 208/Unit 2

Mrs. Addie Fountain .................................................................................... 607 Fountain Lane

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 ............................................................ 1261 Marywood Lane, Apt 209

Ms. Chaldea Montague ............................................................................ 608 Fountain Lane

Mrs. Mary Lee Reid ............................................................................... 1914 Pemberton Road

Mrs. Elizabeth Simmons .......................................................... 2717 Fendall Avenue, 23222

Mrs. Emma J. Truman ................................... Imperial Plaza, 1715 Bellevue Avenue, Apt 208

Mrs. Florence Tyler ................................................................................ 1819 Pemberton Road

Reverend P. Frances Watson .................. 121 Taylor Avenue West, Hampton, Virginia 23663

Mr. Uriel Winfree ............................................................................... 3210 Hunters Mill Circle

Mr. Charles Woodson, Deacon ................................................ 2135 Francis Road, Glen Allen

Mr. James Woodson ................................................................................. 3221 French Avenue

HOW MAY WE SERVE YOU? ___Sickness in the Home ___Seeking Church Membership

___Desires Offering Envelopes ___Desires A Pastoral Call

___Moved to the Address Below ___Children for Church School

___A Newcomer in the Community ___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 MARCH

Mr. William Hudgins (804) 270-1386 and Mr. Timothy Floyd (804) 527-1494 Please inform them of any persons that are sick

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THE EVANGELISM MOMENT ................................................ Reverend Ulric Ely, Jr.

THE MUSICAL INTERLUDE The Stewardship Challenge/Prayer ................................ Mr. Vaughn Dennis, Deacon

“2 Corinthians 9:6-7”

THE MUSICAL OFFERING/TITHES/OFFERINGS

(Benevolence)………………………. ............................................ In Unison “Psalm 24” KJV

(MORTGAGE) ........................................... Ushers/Deacons/Congregation “Praise Him!”

(Tithes/General) ......................................... Ushers/Deacons/Congregation “What Shall I Render?”

The Offertory Prayer .......................................................Mr. Arthur Byrd, Jr., Deacon

The Offertory Response ....................................................................................No. 559 “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow”

The Hymn of Preparation ................................................................................... No. 45 “Great Is Thy Faithfulness”

The Sermon ......................................................... Reverend Faye Cooper-Baldwin

Associate Minister

THE INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP The Invitational Hymn .......................................................................................No. 198

“I Surrender All”

The Silent Moment

The Benediction/Grace ............................................ Reverend Faye Cooper-Baldwin

The Choral Response .................................................................. Choir/Congregation “The Threefold Amen” No. 553

The Postlude ........................................................................ “Let the Church Say AMEN”

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

“Let me in thy truth, and teach me: for thou art the God of my salvation; on thee do I wait all the day.”

Psalm 25:5 KJV

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

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

Processional Selection ................................................................. Choir/Congregation “Glad to Be In God’s Service”

The Call to Worship ............................................................ Dr. Andrew M. Mosley, Jr. “O give thanks unto the Lord, for he is good:

for his mercy endureth forever.” The Prayer of Invocation .............................................................................. In Unison

Great God, whose Son Jesus came as a servant among us: Control our wants and restrain our ambitions, so that we may serve you faithfully and fulfill our lives; in Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

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

The Responsive Reading ............................................... Destiny Lynch/Congregation “DIVINE PROVIDENCE” No. 610

The Hymn of Praise and Adoration ...................................................................No. 136 “GLORY TO HIS NAME”

THE MUSICAL INTERLUDE

The Welcome/Announcements/Recognitions Mrs. Edith Lomax, Deacon/Church Clerk THE MUSICAL INTERLUDE

The Scripture.................................................................................. Zachariah Hartzog “Psalm 25:1-5”

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

The Prayer .............................................................................. Kalia Dorsey-McIntosh

The Prayer Response .................................................................. Choir/Congregation “Thank You Lord”

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Wednesday, April 1, 2015 7:00 P.M.

Presented by The Church School

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THE MUSICAL INTERLUDE The Stewardship Challenge/Prayer ................................. Mr. Arthur Byrd, Jr., Deacon

“2 Corinthians 9:6-7” THE MUSICAL OFFERING/TITHES/OFFERINGS

(Benevolence)………………………. ............................................ In Unison “Psalm 24” KJV

(MORTGAGE) ........................................... Ushers/Deacons/Congregation “Praise Him!”

(Tithes/General) ......................................... Ushers/Deacons/Congregation “What Shall I Render?”

The Offertory Prayer ...................................................... Mr. Vaughn Dennis, Deacon

The Offertory Response ....................................................................................No. 559 “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow”

The Preparational Selection ..................................................... The Choral Ensemble

The Sermon ................................................................... Reverend Clara M. Owens Associate Minister

“STEP ASIDE AND LET GOD LEAD YOU”

THE INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP The Invitational Hymn .......................................................................................No. 198

“I Surrender All”

The Silent Moment The Benediction .............................................................................. Reverend Owens The Choral Response .................................................................. Choir/Congregation “The Threefold Amen” No. 553

The Postlude ........................................................................ “Let the Church Say AMEN”

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Announcements March 24 at 6:00 P.M. WOMEN’S DAY PLANNING MEETING March 25 at 11:00 A.M. The Senior Citizens Ministry will meet March 25 at 6:45 P.M. Bible Study – Reverend Dr. Thomas S. Simmons, Instructor The Topic is “Prayer” – Matthew 6:9-13 March 25 at 7:30 P.M. Prayer and Praise March 26 at 6:00 P.M. The Male Chorus will rehearse March 27 at 7:30 P.M. BROTHERS KEEPERS Banquet – Multi-Purpose Building – WORKERS NEEDED March 28 at 9:00 A.M. TBA THE 150th CHURCH ANNIVERSARY COMMITTEE WILL MEET

March 31 at 6:30 P.M. PASTOR AND PEOPLE ANNIVERSARY COMMITTEE MEETING

April 1 at 11:00 A.M. The Senior Citizens Ministry will meet April 1 at 7:00 P.M. CHURCH SCHOOL EASTER PROGRAM “The Easter Miracle”

April 2 at 6:00 P.M. THE CHILDREN/YOUTH MASS CHOIR WILL REHEARSE April 2 at 6:00 P.M. The Male Chorus will rehearse April 2 at 6:00 P.M. The Ushers will meet April 2 at 6:30 P.M. The Children’s Ministry will meet April 2 at 7:00 P.M. THE COMBINED CHOIR WILL REHEARSE April 4, 9:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. COMMUNITY DAY–FAMILY AND FRIENDS WELCOMES YOU!

April 4, 10:00 A.M. –1:00 P.M. EASTER EGG HUNT – The Children’s Ministry will travel to Maymont Park to enjoy an Easter Egg Hunt, fun and games. COME JOIN US!! See Andrea, Jaime, or Rev. Zee

April 5 EASTER SUNDAY April 6 at 6:00 P.M. The Commission on Finance will meet April 6 at 7:00 P.M. Quarterly Church Meeting - BUSINESS OF IMPORTANCE April 8 at 11:00 A.M. SENIOR CITIZENS to travel to MOUNT OLIVE BAPTIST CHURCH, 8775 Mount Olive Avenue, Glen Allen, VA

The Church Van will leave the church at 10:15 A.M. April 11, 9:00 A.M.–1:00 P.M. DEACON HERBERT A. CRUSHSHON, JR. WALKATHON

Deep Run Parkway – Sponsored by the Deacon’s Ministry April 11 at 8:30 A.M. Men’s Fellowship Meeting – Golden Corral April 11 at 10:00 A.M. Tuckahoe Assoc Quarterly Meeting – Tabernacle Bapt Church

April 11 at 11:00 A.M. THE CHORAL ENSEMBLE WILL REHEARSE April 13 at 6:30 P.M. Trustees Meeting April 19 at 2:30 P.M. VIRGINIA STATE BANQUET – Multi-Purpose Building – WORKERS NEEDED – ESPECIALLY MEN April 19 at 3:00 P.M. Male Chorus Engagement-Antioch Bapt Church–Matthews, VA

April 20 at 7:00 P.M. Women in Mission Ministry Meeting April 25, 10:30 A.M.-2:00 P.M. WOMEN’S DAY LUNCHEON Honoring the Legacy of

Legends, Trailblazers, and Visionaries – Tickets $20 April 26 WOMEN’S DAY - SPEAKER – Deacon Mary G. Herbin Memorial/Ads– ¼ Page $15– ½ Page $25– Full Page $50 May 3 REMAINING $50 DUE – Men’s Fellowship Sports Outing

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2015 Women’s Day Weekend

LUNCHEON Honoring the Legacy of Legends,

Trailblazers and Visionaries

Saturday, April 25, 2015

10:30 A.M. – 2:00 P.M.

Multi-Purpose Building

- Tickets $20 -

SUNDAY SCHOOL Sunday, April 26, 2015

8:30 A.M.

WOMEN’S DAY SERVICE Sunday, April 26, 2015

ONE SERVICE - 10:00 A.M.

Speaker – Deacon Mary G. Herbin

President, Women’s Auxiliary

Tuckahoe Baptist Association

Member, St. James Baptist Church – Blair Road

WOMEN’S DAY ASSESSMENT - $150.00

WOMEN’S DAY ADVERTISEMENTS FULL PAGE $50 – HALF PAGE $25 – QUARTER PAGE $15

AD BOOKLETS are available on top of the piano

for all women who wish to help obtain advertisements

**ONE SERVICE**