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
2025 Theme: “A Way Out of No Way” Exodus 14:14 (NIV)
Sunday, January 18, 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 “Lift Every Voice and Sing” (printed)
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
The Period to Receive Those Whom The Lord Will Send
Benediction
Closing
Responsive Reading for the Month of January 2026:
Catechism – a set form of questions and answers to teach the tenets of the Christian Faith:
Question: What is our only hope in life and death?
Answer: That we are not our own but belong, body and soul, both in life and death, to God and to our Savior Jesus Christ.
Question: Who is God?
Answer: God is the creator and sustainer of everyone and everything. He is eternal, infinite, and unchangeable in His power and perfection, goodness and glory, wisdom, justice, and truth. Nothing happens except through Him and by His will.
Question: How many persons are there in God?
Answer: There are three persons in the One true and living God: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. They are the same in substance, equal in power and glory.
2026 Church Theme:
“Lord, show us Your glory” Ex. 33:18
“Lift Every Voice and Sing”
"Lift Every Voice and Sing" was first written as a poem. Created by James Weldon Johnson, it was performed for the first time by 500 school children (a segregated Stanton School) in celebration of President Lincoln's Birthday on February 12, 1900 in Jacksonville, FL. Its principal, James Weldon Johnson, wrote the words to introduce its honored guest Booker T. Washington. The poem was set to music by Johnson's brother, John Rosamond Johnson, and soon adopted by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) as its official song. Today “Lift Every Voice and Sing” is one of the most cherished songs of the African American Civil Rights Movement and is often referred to as the Black National Anthem.
THANK YOU
Pastor Sholar, Elder Cornelius, Elder Thomas, & Main Street Church Family:
I Thessalonians 5:18 states: “In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.”
The family of Marvin C. Emerson wishes to acknowledge all acts of kindness shown to us in the passing of their loved one—whether a hug, a smile, calls/texts, food and above all--the prayers. It did not go unnoticed.
Thank you, Pastor Sholar and Elder Cornelius for coming to the hospital and praying for our family—Elder Cornelius and Elder Thomas for your presence at the committal services. We appreciated it very much.
We ask that you continue to keep our family uplifted to the LORD as we go through these days and process.
“To God Be The Glory for Great Things He has done!!!”
Carolyn Meaux Emerson & Family
Main Street Baptist Church Family,
“Grateful –feeling or showing an appreciation for kindness; thankful”
Gratitude is what I wholeheartedly offer to you, dear Main Street Family, for the many Christmas cards, presents and love gifts I received. Thank you may be a phrase often spoken and heard, but God our Father is pleased with our thankfulness—to Him and to others.
I love you, dear Church Family, and I pray each one of you be blessed in this New Year—2026. May the LORD always be glorified as His love spreads among us in Chistian unity. Sis. Brenda J. Ward
Updated:
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.”
As an update, we honor today one added as shown below:
Our 90-plus (aged) member
Sis. Rosella Yates
To God be the glory—great things He hath done.
WOMEN OF GRACE CONFERENCE—2026
Please see flyer in bulletin regarding the Women of Grace 2026 Conference and information letter from Sis. Trina Watson (Mt. Zion Baptist Church—Oak Ridge, TN).
For those interested in attending, further detailed information—hotel info and registration form—may be picked up from the church office. Please be in prayer for this upcoming session.
Note: For women who are interested in attending this conference, but will need transportation, please call the church office as soon as possible. This will aid in addressing this matter.
OFFERING ENVELOPES – Available
Church offering envelopes are available for pickup in the church vestibule or from the church office. You still have the option of contributing in offering envelopes and/or online through our church website – mainstreet.churchtrac.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.
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
To be resumed per directions from Bro. Rogers.
CARBON MONOXIDE MONITORS – Available
Families—especially senior adults—who are in need of a carbon monoxide monitor for your homes, may contact Dea. Les Moore. He will be able to assist in this matter, as this is a safety feature that’s needed.
CHANGES IN NAME/ADDRESS
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.
Responsive Reading for the Month of January 2026:
Catechism – a set form of questions and answers to teach the tenets of the Christian Faith:
Question: What is our only hope in life and death?
Answer: That we are not our own but belong, body and soul, both in life and death, to God and to our Savior Jesus Christ.
Question: Who is God?
Answer: God is the creator and sustainer of everyone and everything. He is eternal, infinite, and unchangeable in His power and perfection, goodness and glory, wisdom, justice, and truth. Nothing happens except through Him and by His will.
Question: How many persons are there in God?
Answer: There are three persons in the One true and living God: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. They are the same in substance, equal in power and glory.
2026 Church Theme:
“Lord, show us Your glory” Ex. 33:18
“Lift Every Voice and Sing”
Ljft every voice and sing, till earth and heaven ring,
Ring with the harmonies of liberty.
Let our rejoicing rise,
high as the list’ning skies,
Let it resound loud as the rolling sea.
Sing a song full of the faith that the dark past has taught us,
Sing a song full of the hope that the present has brought us;
Facing the rising sun of a new day begun,
Let us march on till victory is won.
Stony the road we trod, bitter the chast’ning rod,
Felt in the day when hope unborn had died.
Yet with a steady beat,
have not our weary feet,
Come to the place for which our fathers sighed?
We have come over a way that with tears have been watered,
We have come, treading our path through the blood of the slaughtered,
Out from the gloomy past, till now we stand at last
Where the bright gleam of our bright star is cast.
God of our weary years, God of our silent tears,
Thou who has brought us thus far on the way;
Thou who hast by Thy might,
led us into the light,
Keep us forever in the path, we pray.
Lest our feet stray from the places our God where we met Thee,
Lest our hearts, drunk with the wine of the world, we forget Thee.
Shadowed beneath Thy hand, may we forever stand,
True to our God, true to our native land.
Pastor Victor G. Sholar
Sunday Morning Worship 1/18/26
Text: Exodus 23:20-33
Title: The Plans I Have for You
Two plans the Lord has for His people as they follow Him:
I. He will guard you in all your ways as you obey Him [vv. 20-24]
II. He will be gracious to provide all your needs as you trust Him [vv. 25-33]
2026 Church Theme:
Ex. 33:18