MAIN STREET BAPTIST CHURCH
582 W. Main Street; Lexington, KY 40507
Pastor Victor G. Sholar
To present every person perfect (mature) in Christ. Col. 1:28
2026 Theme: “Lord, show us Your glory” Ex. 33:18
Sunday, May 3, 2026 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 “When I Survey the Wondrous Cross” #324
“Come Over Here—Feast of the LORD is Going On”
Responsive Reading (printed)
Prayer
Grace Offerings Ushers
Prayer/Doxology
Recognition of Visitors/Observations Pulpit
Prayer Pulpit
Music Ministry MSBC Music Ministry
“We Have Come Into This House”
SERMON Elder Wayne Cornelius
Sermon Series: “Justification by Faith and Freedom in Christ”
Title: “A Look at The Preacher of Justification”
Text: Galatians 1: 11-24
The Period to Receive Those Whom The Lord Will Send
Benediction
Closing
I Cor. 11:18-34 (Scripture Reading)
For first of all, when ye come together in the church, I hear that there be divisions among you; and I partly believe it.
19 For there must be also heresies among you, that they which are approved may be made manifest among you.
20 When ye come together therefore into one place, this is not to eat the Lord's supper.
21 For in eating every one taketh before other his own supper: and one is hungry, and another is drunken.
22 What? have ye not houses to eat and to drink in? or despise ye the church of God, and shame them that have not? what shall I say to you? shall I praise you in this? I praise you not.
23 For I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered unto you, that the Lord Jesus the same night in which he was betrayed took bread:
24 And when he had given thanks, he brake it, and said, Take, eat: this is my body, which is broken for you: this do in remembrance of me.
25 After the same manner also he took the cup, when he had supped, saying, this cup is the new testament in my blood: this do ye, as oft as ye drink it, in remembrance of me.
26 For as often as ye eat this bread, and drink this cup, ye do shew the Lord's death till he come.
27 Wherefore whosoever shall eat this bread, and drink this cup of the Lord, unworthily, shall be guilty of the body and blood of the Lord.
28 But let a man examine himself, and so let him eat of that bread, and drink of that cup.
29 For he that eateth and drinketh unworthily, eateth and drinketh damnation to himself, not discerning the Lord's body.
30 For this cause many are weak and sickly among you, and many sleep.
31 For if we would judge ourselves, we should not be judged.
32 But when we are judged, we are chastened of the Lord, that we should not be condemned with the world.
33 Wherefore, my brethren, when ye come together to eat, tarry one for another.
34 And if any man hunger, let him eat at home; that ye come not together unto condemnation. And the rest will I set in order when I come.
HEALTH MINISTRY SCHEDULE – 2026
May 3 Sis. Cassandra Dunford
May 10 Sis. Brandy Jeffries
May 17 Sis. Bernita Taylor
May 24 Sis. Ashley Neal
May 31 Sis. Charmaine Simpson
June 7 Sis. Nanette Jackson
June 14 Sis. Vanessa Connor
June 21 Sis. Tonja Cummings
June 28 Sis. Cassandra Dunford
Schedule of Church Events
May 10 Mother’s Day
May 17 Men & Women’s Day
June 7 Observance of The LORD’s Table
June 21 Father’s Day
June 22-26 VBS (See flyer in bulletin)
Men & Women’s Day – May 17, 2026
Men and Women’s Day choir rehearsals will begin on Wednesday, April 15, at 7pm in the Main Sanctuary. All persons interested in sharing in our Music Ministry for Men & Women’s Day are welcome and encouraged to do so. We shall rehearse weekly each Wednesday. Bro. Marion Rogers, Min. of Music
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.
Student Ministry – Bible Study
Children & Youth (ages 3-17) are encouraged to join us for Mid-Week Bible Study at 7pm each Tuesday in the Chapel. This time of Bible include food, games, and fellowship. Parents are asked to please Study will also have their young ones here for this blessed time of study. If you have questions, please see Elder Thomas.
CHOIR REHEARSALS
Mass Choir rehearsal will be held each Wednesday at 7pm in the Main Church Sanctuary (until further notice). (If events require this schedule to be adjusted, notice will be given.) Please plan to share in support of our Music Ministry. Thank you. Bro. Marion Rogers
Sunday School Teachers’ Meetings – 2026
Wednesdays 6:30 p.m. – Chapel lower auditorium
April 8 April 22
May 13 May 27
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.
VBS WORKERS NEEDED
Vacation Bible School registration is officially open! Vacation Bible School will take place from June 22nd-26th. Please register on the church website. If you are interested in volunteering, please see Elder Isaiah Thomas, Sis. Sheresa Nelson, or Sis. Kiara Watters.
THE 180 GROUP will be meeting on Friday, May 8, at 6:30pm (address above). All members and those who wish to be a part of this young adult group are welcome to attend. For any question, please contact Les Moore (859-396-8359) or Corey Edmond.
“BABY BOTTLE BLESSINGS”
ASSURANCE FOR LIFE -- Fundraiser
May 10 – June 21, 2026
Baby Bottle Blessings is an easy and fun way to give in support of those facing unplanned pregnancies in our community. Baby bottles are located in the vestibule of the sanctuary, and all are encouraged to pick one and fill it with coins, dollar bills or a check.
You may give your bottles to Sis. Nina Bonds
or Sis. Hiawatha Patterson.
The support received through our Baby Bottle Blessings campaign is critical to our ability to continue with this mission.
Please fill and return all baby bottles.
Thank you for your support!!!!
Ps. 127:3 – “Behold, children are a gift of the LORD.”
2026 Church Theme:
Ex. 33:18