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, February 1, 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"
“ Redeemed” (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
Text: Exodus 24:1-8
Title: “The Blood of the Covenant”
Two vows made that was confirmed by the blood of the covenant:
I. God vows to fulfill His
promises to Israel as an expression of His love for them [vv. 1-6]
II. Israel vows to follow God’s commands as an expression of their love for Him [vv. 7-8]
The Period to Receive Those Whom The Lord Will Send
Observance of The LORD’s Table
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.
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,
“Redeemed”
Redeemed how I loved to proclaim it!
Redeemd by the blood of the Lamb;
Redeemed thro’ His infinite mercy,
His child, and forever, I am.
Redeemed and so happy in Jesus,
No language my rapture can tell;
I know that the light of His presence
With me doth continually dwell.
I think of my blessed Redeemer,
I think of Him all the day long;
I sing, for I cannot be silent;
His love is the theme of my song.
I know I shall see in His beauty
The King is whose law I delight;
Who lovingly guardeth my footsteps,
And giveth me songs in the night.
Chorus:
Redeemed, redeemed,
Redeemed by the blood of the Lamb;
Redeemed, redeemed,
His child, and forever I am.
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.
DEACONS’ MINISTRY—Jan., 2026 – Team
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Dea. Leonard Bredwood (Lead) |
859-317-4975 |
859-333-6288 |
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Dea. Bernard Brown |
859-225-7178 |
859-797-7446 |
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Dea. Eddie Barber |
859-299-4863 |
859-227-8634 |
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Dea. Donald Lyons |
859-299-6420 |
859-351-7814 |
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Dea. Will White |
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859-940-5244 |
HEALTH MINISTRY SCHEDULE – 2026
Feb. 1 Sis. Bernita Taylor
Feb. 8 Sis. Ashley Neal
Feb. 15 Sis. Nanette Jackson
Feb. 22 Sis. Vanessa Connor
March 1 Sis. Tonja Cummings
March 8 Sis. Cassandra Dunford
March 15 Sis. Brandy Jeffries
March 22 Sis. Bernita Taylor
March 29 Sis. Charmaine Simpson
MSBC BROTHERHOOD
KICK-OFF MEETING
FELLOWSHIP BREAKFAST
Saturday, February 7, 2026
9:00—11:00 AM
MSBC Lower Auditorium
Brothers, join us for our 2026 MSBC Brotherhood Kick-off Meeting. We’ll meet, eat, and shape our yearly activities calendar. This is a chance to come together as brothers to connect, learn, and grow alongside one another.
So, come out and join us!
Home of Sis. Kozon Taylor
949 Jouett Creek Drive
Friday, February 13, 2026
6:30 PM
THE 180 GROUP will be meeting on Friday, February 13, 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
2026 Church Theme:
Ex. 33:18