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, March 23, 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 “God of Grace and God of Glory” #435
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 18:1-12
Title: “Your History is God’s Story”
Two parts to your history that tells God’s story:
I. Where you were brought from is a story of what God did [vv. 1-8]
a. From slavery to freedom [v. 1]
b. From a stranger to a family [vv. 2-7]
c. From suffering to
fortitude [v. 8]
II. Where you have been brought to is a story of who God is [vv. 9-12]
a. To rejoice for God is good [v. 9]
b. To be redeemed for God is sovereign [vv. 10-11]
c. To respond in worship for God is holy [v. 12]
The Period to Receive Those Whom The Lord Will Send
Benediction
Closing
In my darkest hours
When I’m in a wilderness situation--
God is my Strength.
When I am facing grief, loneliness,
Depression and challenges which appear
To have no end--
God is my Strength.
When things appear to be at their worst
And I am feeling weak and weary--
“I will look to the hills.
Where I can find help
For, I know, Jesus is with me
And God is my Strength.
When others ask me:
“How are you able to cope?”
“How are you able to go on?”
I answer, “When I am weak, then I am strong.
For, “God is my Strength.”
Responsive Reading for the Month of March 2025:
Catechism – a set form of questions and answers to teach the tenets of the Christian Faith:
Question: What does the law of God require?
Answer: Personal, perfect, and perpetual obedience; that we love God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength; and love our neighbor as ourselves. What God forbids should never be done and what God commands should always be done.
Question: What is the Law of God stated in the Ten Commandments?
Answer: You shall have no other gods before Me.
You shall not make for yourself an idol in the form of anything in heaven above or on the earth beneath or in the waters below – you shall not bow down to them or worship them.
You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God.
Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy.
Honor your father and your mother.
You shall not murder.
You shall not commit adultery.
You shall not steal.
You shall not give false testimony.
You shall not covet.
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
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.
PARKING LOT INFO
Dea. Ridgeway offered an update on parking concerns last Sunday. He asks that we park ONLY clearly marked spots. Please do not block any pathways that are the lanes for vehicles to travel in and out of the lot. Further, please follow directional arrows.
If you arrive later and there are no parking spots available, please park in the Rupp Arena parking lot. Again, DO NOT create a spot for your vehicle unless that area is clearly marked as a parking spot. Doing so could possibly cause a concern for entry of emergency vehicles, if needed.
Further, the driveway at the Braxton Bldg. is not to be used for parking. Please help us with this issue as well.
Periodic updates shall be given to the congregation. Thank you.
- Copies of directions to the Rupp Arena parking garage are available in the church vestibule or church office.
SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS MEETING
Sunday School Teachers meetings will be held each Wednesday, beginning this week, March 12, at 6-7pm in-person and Zoom in the Chapel. Sunday School lessons will be taught. Please be attentive to any further announcements from Supt. Dea. Ralph Hill.