Pastor Victor G. Sholar
First Lady Athena Sholar
15th Pastoral Anniversary --Main Street Baptist Church
2025 Church Theme: “A Way Out of No Way”
“The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still.” Exodus 14:14 (NIV)
The Order of Worship
September 21, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Musical Prelude
Devotion
Call to Worship ..................................................................................... Bro. Dhahran Mason
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!
Entrance of the First Family (Escorted by Dea. & Sis. James Jeffries—Chairpersons) Processional Selection: “Just Want to Praise You”
*Hymn .............................. “Standing on the Promises” (printed) .................... Congregation
“How Great is Our God” (printed)
*Responsive Reading (printed) ........................................................................ Led from Pulpit
*Prayer ........................................................................................................... Dea. Will White
Prayer Response: “I Can Depend on God”
Musical Tribute …............................. “Total Praise” ................................................... Turners
Recognition of Visitors/Observations ............................................................................ Pulpit
Prayer ............................................................................................................................. Pulpit
Musical Selection ...................... “Is Your All on the Altar?”................ MSBC Music Ministry
“What My Pastor Means to Me” ............................................................. Elder Nestor Gomez
Musical Selection ........................... “Jesus is His Name”...................... MSBC Music Ministry
Musical Selection ........................... “How I Got Over” ............... Sis. Sandra “Cissy” Williams
*Congregation Standing
Sermon .............................................. Elder Isaiah Thomas, II Assoc. Elder—Main Street Baptist Church; Lexington, KY
Period to Receive Those Whom The Lord Will Send
Presentations
Remarks ................................................................................................................ Chairpersons
Special Prayer for Pastor & Family .................................................. Dea. Leonard Bredwood
Presentation of the Pastor: Pastor Victor G. Sholar
Remarks: Sis. Athena Sholar
Remarks: Pastor Victor G. Sholar
Benediction
...................................................................................................................... Pulpit
Responsive Reading for the Month of September, 2025:
Catechism – a set form of questions and answers to teach the tenets of the Christian Faith:
Question: Why was it necessary for Christ, the Redeemer, to die?
Answer: Christ died willingly in our place to deliver us from the power and penalty of sin and bring us back to God.
Question: Does Christ’s death mean all our sins can be forgiven?
Answer: Yes, because Christ’s death on the cross fully paid the penalty for our sin, God graciously imputes Christ’s righteousness to us as if it were our own and will remember our sins no more.
Question: What else does Christ’s death redeem?
Answer: Christ’s death is the beginning of the redemption and renewal of every part of fallen creation, as He powerfully directs all things for His own glory and creation’s good.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Anniversary Chairpersons: Dea. & Sis. James (Brandy) Jeffries
Decorations: Denise Frazier & Committee
Church Anniversary Banner: MacArther & Sheresa Nelson
Anniv. Programs Artwork: Delphine Ridgeway & Tora Carter
Facebook Flyer: Adrienne Perkins
Ushers: Men, Women Usher Boards
Music Ministry: Marion P. Rogers, Minister of Music
Joyce A. Smith, Assistant Minister of Music
James Parks, Drummer
Appreciation to all program participants and everyone who helped in any manner.
To God be the glory—great things He hath done.
“Standing on the Promises”
Standing on the promises of Christ my King,
Thro’ eternal ages let His praises ring;
Glory in the highest, I will shout and sing,
Standing on the promises of God.
Standing on the promises that cannot fail,
When the howling storms of doubt and fear assail,
By the living word of God I shall prevail,
Standing on the promises of God.
Standing on the promises of Christ the Lord,
Bound to Him eternally by love’s strong cord,
Overcoming daily with the Spirit’s sword,
Standing on the promises of God.
Standing on the promises I cannot fall,
Listening every moment to the Spirit’s call,
Resting in my Saviour, as my all in all,
Standing on the promises of God.
Chorus: Standing, Standing. Standing on the promises of God my Saviour;
Standing, Standing. I’m standing on the promises of God.
“How Great Is Our God”
How great is our God.
Sing with me--How Great is our God.
And all will see--How great, how great is our God.
The splendor of a King--clothed in majesty.
Let all the earth rejoice; let all the earth rejoice.
He wraps Himself in light, and darkness tries to hide,
And trembles at His voice, and trembles at His voice.
How great is our God…
Age to age He stands, and time is in His hands.
Beginning and the end, beginning and the end.
The Godhead, Three in One--He’s the Father, Spirit, Son.
The Lion and the Lamb, the Lion and the Lamb.
How great is our God….
You’re the Name above all names, You are worthy of our praise,
And my heart will sing--How great is our God.
(Repeat this verse.)
How great is our God….
Traveling to Chattanooga, TN
Pastor Sholar & the Main Street Baptist Church have been invited to travel to Chattanooga, Tennessee, to share with Pastor Eddie Jacks & the Resurrected Reformed Baptist Church. A chartered bus has been secured for those who wish to travel this way and share in this time of fellowship.
Date: Sunday, October 26, 2025
Returning: Sunday evening
Cost: $60 round trip
Deadline: Sunday, October 12, 2025
Please see Sister Tonja Cummings or Sister Bernita Taylor if you would like to travel. Further details regarding this trip will be given at a later date.
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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.
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 Chapel. (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
Sunday School Teachers meetings will be held on Wednesdays in the Chapel at 6pm. Shown below is the schedule for the next months. If revisions of the schedule may be needed, changes will be made.
Sept. 10 Sept. 24
Oct. 8 Oct. 22
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 -- Nov. 30th - Bernita Taylor/Ashley Neal
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LaComedia Dinner Theatre “Scrooge!”
Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025
Update: The scheduled outing to LaComedia Dinner Theatre has the following added info:
Cost per person: $80.00 (dinner/transportation)
Deadline for payments: Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025
Checks payable to: Main Street Baptist Church
Give payments to: Sis. Bernita Taylor
Please note: remaining seats are limited.
For any further info or questions, please see Sis. Bernita Taylor. Thank you.
Responsive Reading for the Month of September 2025:
Catechism – a set form of questions and answers to teach the tenets of the Christian Faith:
Question: Why was it necessary for Christ, the Redeemer, to die?
Answer: Christ died willingly in our place to deliver us from the power and penalty of sin and bring us back to God.
Question: Does Christ’s death mean all our sins can be forgiven?
Answer: Yes, because Christ’s death on the cross fully paid the penalty for our sin, God graciously imputes Christ’s righteousness to us as if it were our own and will remember our sins no more.
Question: What else does Christ’s death redeem?
Answer: Christ’s death is the beginning of the redemption and renewal of every part of fallen creation, as He powerfully directs all things for His own glory and creation’s good.
The First African Baptist Church, in partnership with Bluegrass Care Navigators, invites all widows to “A New Day” Widows Summit—a day of encouragement, spiritual renewal, and community.
🗓 Saturday,
October 4, 2025
🕣 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Bluegrass Care Navigators
1733 Harrodsburg Road, Lexington, KY 40204
This gathering is designed to help widows rebuild in faith, renew by grace, and rejoice in hope. It will be a beautiful day filled with connection, resources, and inspiration.
✨ Just to let you know, registration is required. You can register here: https://forms.office.com/r/qBKSFE2vz8
For more information, please feel free to reach out to me at 502-345-0419 -- Ashley Holt
Elder Isaiah Thomas, II
Sunday, September 21, 2025
1 Thessalonians 1:1–10 (NASB95)
Title: “How the Church Gives Gifts”
Three Church Gifts that bless a faithful Pastor:
I.
The Gift of Excellent Character vs. 1-3
II. The Gift of Embracing Your Clergy vs. 4-7
III. The Gift of an Evident Conversion vs. 8-10
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Because of God’s grace, Main Street Baptist Church marches on….
2025 Church Theme:
“The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still.” Exodus 14:14 (NIV)