582 W. Main
Street; Lexington, KY 40507
Pastor Victor G. Sholar
To present every person perfect (mature) in Christ. Col. 1:28
2025 Theme: “A Way Out of No Way” Exodus 14:14
Sunday, February 16, 2025 11:00 A.M.
Musical Prelude
Call to Worship
We have come as the body of Christ to do Holy business for our King. We have come in troubled times, but we have high spirits. We know the Eternal One is still on the throne. Saints, lift up holy hands, lift high your voices and praise the Sovereign One. Mighty is our God, holy are His judgments, and He is altogether lovely. Praise Him! Praise Him! Praise Him!
Hymn “Lift Every Voice and Sing” (printed
“Standin’ in the Need of Prayer” (printed)
Responsive Reading (printed)
Prayer
Grace Offerings Ushers
Prayer/Doxology
Recognition of Visitors/Observations Pulpit
Prayer Pulpit
Music Ministry MSBC Music Ministry
SERMON Pastor Victor Sholar
Text: Exodus 16:22-36
Title: “How to Worship Throughout the Week”
Three reminders to stimulate us to worship throughout the week:
I. When at work recall
God’s sovereign work over creation [vv. 22-26]
II. When at rest recall
God’s goodness after creation [vv. 27-30]
III. When our needs are met recall God’s care in creation [vv. 31-36]
The Period to Receive Those Whom The Lord Will Send
Benediction
Closing
“Lift Every Voice and Sing”
"Lift Every Voice and Sing" was first written as a poem. Created by James Weldon Johnson, it was performed for the first time by 500 school children (a segregated Stanton School) in celebration of President Lincoln's Birthday on February 12, 1900 in Jacksonville, FL. Its principal, James Weldon Johnson, wrote the words to introduce its honored guest Booker T. Washington. The poem was set to music by Johnson's brother, John Rosamond Johnson, and soon adopted by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) as its official song. Today “Lift Every Voice and Sing” is one of the most cherished songs of the African American Civil Rights Movement and is often referred to as the Black National Anthem.
(Above narrative submitted by Bro. Marion Rogers—Min. of Music)
Responsive Reading for the Month of February 2025:
Catechism – a set form of questions and answers to teach the tenets of the Christian Faith.
Question: How and why did God create us?
Answer: God created us male and female in His own image to know Him, love Him, live with Him, and glorify Him. And it is right that we who were created by God should live to His glory.
Question: What else did God create?
Answer: God created all things by His powerful Word, and all His creation was very good, everything flourished under His loving rule.
Question: How can we glorify God?
Answer: We glorify God by enjoying Him, loving Him, trusting Him, and by obeying His will, commands
Elder Thomas provides below his phone number and email address for persons who may wish to reach out to him (with introductions, questions, suggestions, concerns, etc.).
Elder Isaiah Thomas
(202) 359-5962
isaiah.thomasii@protonmail.com
Sweet Hour of Prayer”—Prayer Meeting
Again, all are encouraged to meet this Tuesday for a special time of prayer for our church body. Pastor Sholar has asked that we continue to gather at 12noon at the Chapel and assemble for one hour, uniting in prayer before the LORD. We are blessed to know--and are assured--God hears and answers prayer—we want to be faithful to continue in prayer. Please plan to attend.
BIBLE STUDY—– In-Person & Zoom Meetings
Please be mindful, Bible Study will now be held each Tuesday at 7pm both in-person at the Chapel and via Zoom. Please join us.
Note: If arena events are held or if inclement weather presents a concern, please be mindful of any Pastoral or social media announcements given regarding possible time changes.
CHOIR REHEARSALS
Mass Choir rehearsals will be held each Wednesday at 7pm in the Chapel. (If events require this schedule to be adjusted, notice will be given.) As always, thanks for your cooperation. Bro. M. Rogers
Health Ministry: Schedule--2025
1st Sundays -- Cassandra Dunford/Tonja Cummings
2nd Sundays -- Brandy Jeffries/ Charmaine Simpson
3rd Sundays -- Bernita Taylor/Ashley Neal
4th Sundays -- Vanessa Connor/ Nanette Jackson
5th Sundays --
March 30th -Cassandra Dunford/Tonja Cummins
June 29th - Brandy Jeffries/Charmine Simpson
Aug 31st - Vanessa Connor/Nanette Jackson
Nov. 30th - Bernita Taylor/Ashley Neal
CHANGES IN NAME/ADDRESS
All persons who have had changes in your name and or mailing address are asked to please forward this information to the church office. This will aid in our end-of-year mailings. Thank you for your prompt response.
OFFERING ENVELOPES – Available
Church offering envelopes are now available for members—and located in the church vestibule (or church office)—feel free to pick up any box (regardless of the number on the box). As many persons are giving through online access, new and dated envelopes were not ordered for 2025.
Persons using offering envelopes are asked to simply provide your name, amount, and date of your contribution (same as before). Also, persons who do give online may use provided envelopes at any time (you are not limited to give only online); your contributions shall be recorded.
Please be reminded—placing a check alone in an offering tray does not provide the office with needed information for record keeping of your offering—the envelope info does.
If you have any questions, please call the church office. Thank you.
2025 Theme: “A Way Out of No Way” Exodus 14:14
BIBLE STUDY BOOKS
Pastor Sholar will be teaching from the book “Fundamentals of the Faith” (with book introduction by John MacArthur) for Tuesday night Bible Study. This book presents “13 lessons to grow in the grace and knowledge of Jesus Christ.” All are encouraged to have a personal copy as this is a workbook.
Books have been ordered in bulk and may be purchased for $5. All who wish to get one may stop by the church office.
Main Street Baptist Church Manor Apartments, Inc.
428 Darby Creek Road
Lexington, KY 40509
Main Street Baptist Church Manor is a privately owned HUD subsidized retirement community for persons 62 years of age or older. The complex is located off Man O’ War on Darby Creek Road. Rent is based on 30% of your annual gross income minus medical expenses. Water and sewer are paid for by the property and residents are responsible for their electricity, telephone and cable. Main Street Baptist Church is the owner of the property, and it is professionally managed by Kirkpatrick Management Center.
If you need more information, contact Elder Mark Anthony at 859-263-5153 or come to 428 Darby Creek Road, Lexington, Kentucky 40509.
18th Pastors Conference of the Kentucky Missionary Baptist Association
Feb. 25 & 26, 2025
Main Street Baptist Church shall host the 18th Pastors Conference of the Kentucky Missionary Baptist Association, Feb. 25 & 26, 2025 (Tuesday & Wednesday).Daily sermons, classes/study sessions, etc. will be held each day, with night worship services as well.
Main Street is a member of this association, and we pray the assembly here will be a blessing to our guests and all who come.
Pastor Toussaint Adams of Watson Memorial Baptist Church (Louisville) will be the primary teacher for sessions. For the nights’ worship services, our Main Street Church Choir is scheduled to sing Tuesday; Watson Memorial Choir to sing on Wednesday).
All are welcome to attend. (Announcements regarding this conference and a detailed conference agenda will be given soon.)
February – Heart Health Awareness Month
Our Health Ministry calls our attention to February being Heart Health Awareness Month. We have been asked to wear Red on Sunday Feb. 16 to raise awareness about cardiovascular disease as the number one killer of both women and men. We also praise God for His hand of healing on survivors of heart illnesses.
In celebration of American Heart Month, in February, the American Heart Association is encouraging more people to commit to becoming lifesavers and join us in changing the future of health for everyone everywhere.
“An increase in confidence to perform CPR is confirmation and represents not only the success in our awareness and education efforts, but more importantly, the additional lives saved when someone with training responds in an emergency," said Nancy Brown, CEO of the American Heart Association. Cardiac arrest can affect anyone, regardless of age or health — even the youngest among us are not immune. Be ready when it matters most.
(Submitted by MSBC Health Ministry)
AFRICAN ATTIRE
In observance of Black History Month, our Music Ministry will be dressing in African attire next Sunday—Feb. 26. All who wish are welcome to also dress in African attire in some manner. Thank you for your participation.