582 W. Main Street Lexington, KY 40507
VICTOR G. SHOLAR, PASTOR
To present every person perfect (mature) in Christ. Col. 1:28
2025 Theme: “A Way Out of No Way” Exodus 14:14 (NIV)
Sunday, August 24th, 2025 11:00 A.M.
Please bring your Bible to all worship services.
163rd Church Anniversary
To the elect saints of Main Street:
The theme for our church anniversary is “A Way Out of No Way.” This expression was inspired by the account in Exodus 14 as the sons of Israel found themselves trapped between Pharaoh and the Red Sea because they believed there was no way of escape. However, Moses encouraged them with these words, “The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.” [Ex. 14:14]
Recently, we celebrated the Lord making a way out of no way in the acquisition of our parking lot. For six years we found ourselves trapped between the city and the park, but the Lord fought for us as we stood still and said, “We shall not be moved.”
Now on this 163rd church anniversary we have another reason to praise the Lord for His faithfulness in fighting on our behalf. For He fought to give us the parcel of land that once belonged to the family of Mary Todd Lincoln in 1863. He fought to give us an office duplex called the Braxton Building in 1999. He fought to give us the land where our Sovereign Grace Chapel stands in 2006. As a result, we now have a church campus where members can walk from one building to the next without crossing a major intersection.
Therefore, the history of God’s faithfulness in fighting on our behalf should inspire us to be still in our faith, stand firm as a church, and be steadfast in the work of ministry knowing that the Lord is not finish with us yet. For as long as the Lord keeps Main Street standing, He will continue to make a way out of no way. God bless you. Love you, Main Street!!
Your Servant in Christ,
Pastor Victor G. Sholar
2025 Theme: “ A WAY OUT OF NO WAY” Exodus 14:14
163rd Church Anniversary
1862 A.D. –2025 A.D.
“Friends & Family Day”
Sunday School ................................................................................ 9:30 A.M.
Morning Worship .......................................................................... 11:00 A.M.
Devotions …………………………………...…………………………………. MSBC Deacons
Call to Worship ................................................................................................ Kenan 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!
*Hymns (printed) ................................................................................................... Congregation
Scripture: Old Testament ............. Sis. Theresa Parks
New Testament ................ Sis. Pearl Hayden
*Prayer ............................................................................................................ Dea. Will White
*Prayer Response: “Yes, Lord”
Welcome/Recognition of Visitors ……………………….….…………….... Sis. Debbie Jones
“What My Church Means to Me” …….…………………………………………. Keon Strode Dea. & Mother Eddie (Barbara) Barber
Memorials ……………………………………………………………….. Sis. Beverly Hagans
Choral Praise ………………… “It Was a Good Thing” ………… MSBC Music Ministry
(Sis. Denise Frazier & Deacon Les Moore)
“Family Focus” ………………………………………...………………. Sis. Andalee Price
Offering ………………………………………………………………………… Pulpit/Ushers
“I Love You with the Love of The Lord” …. MSBC Music Ministry
(MSBC Choir will exit choir stand and Resurrected RBC Choir will enter)
Pastoral Emphasis/Prayer …………………………………………... Pastor Victor G. Sholar
Theme: ......................................................................................................... Sis. Hannah Gomez
Choral Praise ....................................................... Resurrected Bapt. Church Music Ministry
Presentation of Guest Preacher ........................................................... Pastor Victor G. Sholar
Choral Praise ....................................................... Resurrected Bapt. Church Music Ministry
SERMON ................................................................ Pastor E. D. Jacks Resurrected Reformed Bapt. Church (Chattanooga, TN) Period to Receive Those Whom The Lord Will Send
Choral Praise ......................................................................................................... Congregation
Presentations & Remarks: Chairpersons
Benediction/Blessing of the Food ........................................................ Pastor Victor G. Sholar
“Let The Church Say, ‘Amen’”…...…………………………………………….... Congregation *Congregation Standing Fellowship Dinner in Lower Auditorium
Biography
Pastor Eddie D. Jacks
Eddie Darryl Jacks, born November 22, 1962. He is the Founder of the Resurrected Reformed Baptist Church.
Because of the burden that GOD gave Eddie for the people in the Inner City, the birthing of the Resurrected Reformed Baptist Church came into being in the month of March of 1996. Prior to the formation of this Reformed Doctrine Church, he also pastored at the First Baptist Church of Lookout Mountain, Tennessee for three years.
He is the son of Pastor Eddie R. and Norrie Jacks, the second of their four children.
Pastor Jacks was joined in holy matrimony to his wife, Cliftina, more than thirty years ago. Through this union, they have three beautiful daughters and five precious grandchildren.
Pastor Eddie D. Jacks has been granted his education from the Lord God through Tennessee Temple University, Dallas Theological Seminary and Covenant University Seminary
DEACONS’ MINISTRY--August, 2025-Team 4
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Dea. Derek Lindsey (Lead) |
859-327-3300 |
859-382-3024 |
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Dea. Ralph Hill |
859-271-2749 |
859-227-5324 |
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Dea. James Harris |
859-263-2628 |
859-489-1823 |
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Dea. Michael D. Jones 270-358-9227 |
859-699-6553 |
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Dea. Calvin Doty 859-223-9848 |
859-797-0158 |
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LaComedia Dinner Theatre
“Scrooge!”
Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025
This notice is an early appeal to determine the number of our Senior Adults/congregation who may be interested in attending the above dinner/play. Early planning helps ensure availability for those who wish to attend this outing. Once this is done, further information will be given regarding dinner/play cost as well as transportation.
If you wish to be added to the list for this event in December (God willing), please see Sis. Bernita Taylor or call the church office.
The deadline for your interest in going—not your payment—is Sunday, August 24.
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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.
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. Please be attentive to any further announcements from Supt. Dea. Ralph Hill.
August 6 August 20
Sept. 10 Sept. 24
Oct. 8 Oct. 22
Responsive Reading for the Month of August 2025:
Catechism – a set form of questions and answers to teach the tenets of the Christian Faith:
Question: What sort of Redeemer is needed to bring us back to God?
Answer: One who is truly human and also truly God.
Question: Why must the Redeemer be truly human?
Answer: That in human nature He might on our behalf perfectly obey the whole law and suffer the punishment for human sin; and also that He might sympathize with our weaknesses.
Question: Why must the Redeemer by truly God?
Answer: That because of His divine nature His obedience and suffering would be perfect and effective; and also that He would be able to bear the righteous anger of God against sin and yet overcome death.
First Lady Sis. Athena Sholar
15th Year Anniversary – 2025
MSBC Family,
You’re invited to join us as we celebrate Pastor Sholar’s 15th Anniversary.
Date: Saturday, September 20th - Anniversary Banquet
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: The Origin Hotel, Fritz Farm, 4174 Rowan Lexington, KY 40517
This will be a special evening filled with fellowship, reflection, and celebration of Pastor Sholar’s service to the Main House.
Tickets: $36 per person
Online payments: (see church website)
Checks: Payable to Main Street Baptist Church, (mail to the church office, 582 West Main St., Lexington, KY 40508; or give directly to Sis. Flo McGhee/church office)
The deadline to purchase your ticket(s) is August 30.
We look forward to a grand night of celebration.
Yours in Christ,
James and Brandy Jeffries, Anniversary Chairpersons
Pastor’s Anniversary Services
Sunday, September 21, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Colors: Black & Gold (or Yellow) & White
Main Street Baptist Church
“Living Legends of Grace”
As we thank God for His bountiful blessings upon this household of faith we give honor and praise to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for honoring us with steadfast, immoveable saints of God that are living legends of grace………
Isaiah 46:4 (NASB)
“Even to your old age I will be the same, And
even to your graying years I
will bear you!
I have done it, and I will carry you;
And I will bear you and I will
deliver you.”
We honor these groups today:
Our 100-plus (aged) members
Bro. Glendell Bennett
Sis. Rosetta Dawson (2025) (effective 08-28-2025)
Our 90-plus (aged) member
Mother Zannie Davis Mother Mary Rice
Sis. Alice Patton Dea. John W. Johnson
Sis. Mariella Young Bro. Lester Pruitt (2025)
Our longevity (church membership) member (80-plus years):
Sis. Mariella Young
Our longevity (church membership) members (70-plus years):
Sis. Barbara Berry Sis. Bonnie Dawson Sis. Rosetta Dawson
Sis. Dorothy Guy Sis. Betty Higgins Sis. Alice Patton
Mother Mary Rice Sis. Dorothy Smith Sis. Barbara Washington
Bro. Gary Haley Bro. Donald Mason Dea. John W. Johnson
Mother Zannie Davis Sis. Wanda Higgins
Our Youngest Member (aged):
Harmonie Taylor
Our Youngest Members (membership):
Bro. Alex Quinn Bro. Terrence Richardson
Bro. Reggie Turner Sis. Monica Turner Bro. Yaron Turner
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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.
NOTICE: Weekly meetings/sessions will follow usual schedule: Tuesday Prayer Meeting, Tuesday Bible Study (adults & Student Ministry), choir rehearsal, etc.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Anniversary Chairpersons: Dea. & Sis. Les (Lisa) Moore, Sis. Edith Robinson
“Friends & Family” Day Chairperson: Sis. Sharon Ravens
Decorations:
Denise Frazier Frankie Bennett Mary A. Wilson Rod Wilson
Carl Guy June Logan
Church Anniversary Banner: MacArther & Sheresa Nelson
Culinary Committee:
Barbara Berry Tonja Clark-Cummings Ophelia Burton
Denise Frazier Adrienne Perkins Charmaine Simpson
Irvin Smith Joyce A. Smith
Dining Room & Serving Committee: Sis. Angie White
Janet Burley Saprina Bennett Charlesanna Doneghy Kristen Gordon
Brianna Livingston Tesha Livingston LaWandalyn Simpson Harmonie Taylor
Kathy Thomas Yaron Turner Tasha Whtie Members of 180 Ministry
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
Clean-up Committee: MSBC Deacons Charles Bonds
LIVING HISTORY - HIGHLIGHTS
Pastor Frederick Braxton – 1st Pastor; 1854-1876
As did most predominantly black churches around the country and in Kentucky, the roots of Main Street Baptist Church start with a former slave. In 1854, Pastor Frederick Braxton took charge of the First Baptist church at DeWeese and Short Streets. During his tenure, there was much dissension due to differing political views. Pastor Braxton, with 500 members, left the DeWeese Street location to start a new church at Main and Locust Streets. With the help of Samuel Johnson of Lexington, Pastor Braxton organized and became the first pastor of the Independent Baptist Church.
Abraham Lincoln, the country’s 16th President, is recorded on the church’s original document. John DeGarris purchased the property in 1853 from the heirs of Eliza Todd, Mary Todd Lincoln’s mother. According to the 1863 deed, John DeGarris conveyed the church property to Pastor Braxton as the Trustee of the Independent Baptist church for $3,000.
After 14 years of service, Pastor Braxton’s pastorate ended in death on January 4, 1876.
The following Pastors of the Main Street Baptist Church are listed below:
Pastor William Gray – 2nd Pastor; 1877—1882
Pastor Eugene Evans – 3rd Pastor; 1883—1884
Pastor George M. Moore – 4th Pastor; 1884—1896
Pastor Robert Mitchell – 5th Pastor; 1896—1898
Pastor E. A. Edwards—6th Pastor; 1898—1901
Pastor Charles Douglas—7th Pastor; 1901—1904
Pastor R. T. Frye—8th Pastor; 1904—1909
Pastor Landon Napoleon Cheeks—9th Pastor; 1909—1912
Pastor J. J. McCutcheon—10th Pastor; 1913—1923
Pastor James W. Gibson—11th Pastor; 1923—1948
Pastor Reggie H. Johnson—12th Pastor; 1948—1975
Pastor Benjamin S. Baker—13th Pastor; 1976—1988
Pastor Dennis J. Ward—14th Pastor; 1989—2008
Pastor Victor G. Sholar—15th Pastor; 2010—Present
God willed that Pastor Victor G. Sholar begin his ministry with the Main Street Baptist Church, beginning on April 26, 2010. His desire has been to shepherd God’s flock, standing on the shoulders of the past great pastors of this church—not wanting to tear down but to continue to build up, glorifying the Sovereign Lord Jesus Christ—the Head of the Christian Church.
Pastor Sholar stresses the importance of the study of God’s Word, the importance of evangelism, and the need for outreach of Christian missions. His vision for the church can be found in Colossians 1:28, “Whom we preach, warning every man and teaching every man in all wisdom; that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus.”
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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)