582 W. Main
Street; Lexington, KY 40507
Pastor Victor G. Sholar
To present every person perfect (mature) in Christ. Col. 1:28
2024 Theme: “He Is The Great I AM” Exodus 3:14
Sunday, Nov 17, 2024 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
Responsive Reading (printed)
Prayer
Grace Offerings Ushers
Prayer/Doxology
Recognition of Visitors/Observations Pulpit
Prayer Pulpit
Music Ministry MSBC Music Ministry
SERMON Pastor Victor G. Sholar
Text: Exodus 12:33-41
Title: “He Won’t Leave You Empty-Handed”
Three guarantees to strengthen your faith on your life’s journey:
I. God will grant you
favor for every need on your journey [vv. 33-36]
II. God will keep you from falling so that you may complete your journey [vv. 37-39]
III. God will fulfill His promises for every season of your journey [vv. 40-41]
The Period to Receive Those Whom The Lord Will Send
Benediction
Closing
Responsive Reading for the Month of November, 2024:
Catechism – a set form of questions and answers to teach the tenets of the Christian Faith:
Question: What is faith in Jesus Christ?
Answer: Receiving and resting on Him alone for salvation as He is offered to us in the gospel.
Question: What do we believe by true faith?
Answer: We believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth; and in Jesus Christ His only Son our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. The third day He rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from there He will come to judge the living and the dead.
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
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Health Ministry: Schedule--2024
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 -- Dec. 29 Vanessa Connor/Nanette Jackson
Plans, Plans….Tentative…
SENIOR ADULTS SOCIETY – Christmas Outing
LaComedia Dinner Theatre
“Holiday Inn”
Sat., Dec. 14, 2024
Initial plans are being made for a possible Senior Adults ourting as shown above. All Senior Adults (and any other persons interested) are invited to please sign up—see Sis. Bernita Taylor, Sis. Pat Slaughter, or call the church office (859-252-3838).
Costs (charter bus & dinner/play ticket cost) will be determined and provided to the church family as soon as possible. In the event a sufficient number of persons are interested in going, payment info shall be given at that time.
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 (presently 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.
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
It is time again to think about in-house Christmas cards exchange for our in-house members. Our Youth and Christmas cards committee will again collect, assemble and distribute Christmas cards from and to members of our regular attending congregation only. You are welcome to bypass the cost of postage stamps by bringing your cards to the church and disburse your Christmas cards free. You may bring your cards from now until Sunday, Dec. 8, as the last Sunday for drop-off. Collection boxes will be placed in the Church vestibule. You may also drop them off at the church office.
Please get your cards in to us early so that all can have their cards before Christmas! Safety procedures will be taken in the handling of received cards as well as the distributions.
Further info will be given regarding dates persons may drive-by to pick up cards—if needed.
HOLIDAY OFFERINGS
Members are asked to please give a holiday love offering of $70 for Thanksgiving and again for Christmas. As God so blesses and provides, please give willingly (whether more or less) as we continue to support the ministries & labor here in the Lord’s House. May the Lord bless each gift given to His glory.
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.
CHURCH THEME – 2024
“He is The Great I AM” Ex. 3:14
And God said to Moses, “I AM WHO I AM”; and He said, “This is what you shall say to the sons of Israel:
‘I AM has sent me to you.’”
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.