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MAIN STREET BAPTIST CHURCH

                                                     

       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, June 15, 2025                              11:00 A.M.

        Please bring your Bible to all worship services.


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                        Faith of Our Fathers”        #404


Responsive Reading  (printed)


 Prayer 

            

Grace Offerings                                                        Usher


Prayer/Doxology


Recognition of Visitors/Observations                     Pulpit


Prayer                                                                        Pulpit


Music Ministry                               MSBC “180” Choral Ministry


SERMON                                                             Elder Isaiah Thomas, II

Text:  James 2:1-7 NASB

Title:  “Favoritism Fleeces the Flock”

 

Three arguments which describe how the sin of favoritism defrauds the witness and unity of the church: 

 

I.               Favoritism Contradicts the Christian Faith  vs 1 

 

II.            Favoritism Corrupts Competent Judgement vs 2-4

  

III.         Favoritism Cultivates Conflicting Behaviors vs 5-7

 



The Period to Receive Those Whom The Lord Will Send


Benediction


Closing


Responsive Reading for the Month of June 2025:

Catechism – a set form of questions and answers to teach the tenets of the Christian Faith:

Question: Since no one can keep the Law, what is its purpose?

Answer: That we may know the holy nature and will of God, and the sinful nature and disobedience of our hearts; and thus our need of a Savior.

 

Question: What is sin?

Answer: Sin is rejecting or ignoring God in the world He created, rebelling against Him by living without reference to Him, not being or doing what He requires in His law – resulting in our death and the disintegration of all creation.

 

Question: What is idolatry?

Answer: Idolatry is trusting in created things rather than the Creator for our hope and happiness, significance and security.



SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE

Anne Worthington Coleman Scholarship applications are available available

online through our church website, or copies may be picked up in our church office.  Completed applications are to be submitted to Sister Laurie Edmond/Dea. Lesley Moore or returned to the church office by Sunday July 7th, 2025.  Only students who provide all the information as requested on the form will be considered for scholarship assistance.  Further details are given in the application.  (Note:  QR Code shown above for your convenience.)



Last day for collections : 

“BABY BOTTLE BLESSINGS”

ASSURANCE FOR LIFE -- Fundraiser

May 11 – June 15, 2025

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 we receive through our Baby Bottle Blessings campaign is critical to our ability to continue with our mission. 

Please fill and return all baby bottles. 

 Thank you for your support!!!!

   Ps. 127:3 –

“Behold, children are a gift of the LORD.”



Student Ministry Training Seminar--June 20th, 6PM---MSBC Chapel  

This seminar aims to equip volunteers to serve and protect the children in our church.  Anyone who is currently or interested in working with children and students is invited to attend.  For more information, please see Elder Isaiah Thomas II.


June Church Calendar of Events

June 19            “Juneteenth” (church offices closed)

June 20            Student Min. Training Seminar, 6pm

June 23-27      Vacation Bible School, 6-8:30pm, Chapel

June 30            Joint Sunday School (adult classes)


SAVE THE DATE:

Vacation Bible School

June 23-27, 2025


VBS Adult Class Book

The adult class for Vacation Bible School  will study from the book—“A Gospel Primer for Christians”-learning to see the glories of God’s love.  Books have been ordered and persons may purchase this book at a discounted rate of $5.  You may stop by the church office to pick up your copy.  


 

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.

 

CHOIR REHEARSALS

Choir rehearsals will be held each Wednesday at 7pm in the Chapel.  (If events require this schedule to be adjusted, notice will be given.)   You are welcome to share in support of our Music Ministry.  Thank you.                           

Bro. Marion Rogers, Min. of Music

  

                                                            

SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS MEETINGS

  The schedule for Sunday School Teachers meetings for the next quarter is shown below.  If revisions of the schedule may be needed, changes will be made.  Please be attentive to any further announcements from Supt. Dea. Ralph Hill.                                       

June 4                                     June 18

July 9                                       July 23               

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PARKING LOT INFO--Reminder

Dea. Ridgeway offered an update on parking concerns last Sunday.  He asks that we park ONLY clearly marked spots.  Please do not block any pathways that are the lanes for vehicles to travel in and out of the lot.  Further, please follow directional arrows. If you arrive later and there are no parking spots available, please park in the Rupp Arena parking lot. Again, DO NOT create a spot for your vehicle unless that area is clearly marked as a parking spot.  Doing so could possibly cause a concern for entry of emergency vehicles, if needed. Further, the driveway at the Braxton Bldg. is not to be used for parking.  Please help us with this issue as well. Periodic updates shall be given to the congregation.  Thank you.

Copies of directions to the Rupp Arena parking garage are available in the church vestibule or church office.  


                                  

BIBLE STUDY BOOKS

Pastor Sholar will schedule to teach Tuesday Night Bible Study sessions from the book “Handbook of Denominations in the United States.”  Copies of this book have been ordered and persons may purchase this book at a discounted cost of $12.  Pastor Sholar will later make announcements regarding when he will begin this study. 



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