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, December 21, 2025 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!
Hymns “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing” #277
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 22:16-31
Title: “The Wicked, the Weak, and the Worthy”
Sermon Series: “Relationship Rules for People with Issues”
Three basic laws that are vital for a stable society:
I. The wicked are to be held responsible [vv. 16-20]
II.
The weak are to be regarded [vv. 21-27]
III. The worthy are to be reverenced [vv. 28-31]
The Period to Receive Those Whom The Lord Will Send
Benediction
Closing
Update for today’s bulletin (Dec. 21, 2025):
Portions of last Sunday bulletins are being used today used (as services were cancelled due to inclement weather). Scholarship envelopes remain stapled to programs for contributions—Missions envelopes will be available next Sunday. Thank you.
Responsive Reading for the Month of December 2025:
Catechism – a set form of questions and answers to teach the tenets of the Christian Faith:
Question: Question: What do justification and sanctification mean?
Answer: Justification means our declared righteousness before God, made possible by Christ’s death and resurrection for us. Sanctification means our gradual, growing righteousness, made possible by the Spirit’s work in us, in obedience to the Word.
Question: Should those who have faith in Christ seek their salvation through their own works, or anywhere else?
Answer: No, they should not, as everything necessary to salvation is found in Christ. To seek salvation through good works is a denial that Christ is the only Redeemer and Savior.
Question: Since we are redeemed by grace alone, through Christ alone, must we still do good works and obey God’s Word?
Answer: Yes, so that our lives may show love and gratitude to God and so that by our godly behavior others may be won to Christ.
Question: Since we are redeemed by grace alone, through faith alone, where does this faith come from?
Answer: All the gifts we receive from Christ we receive through the Holy Spirit, including faith itself.
DEACONS’ MINISTRY—Dec., 2025-Team 4
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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 and registration form—may be picked up from the church office. Please be in prayer for this upcoming session.
MSBC Manor Apartments – Job Listing
Main Street Baptist Church Manor Apartments is currently accepting applications for (1) Full-Time Courtesy Position. Courtesy Staff are primarily responsible for providing coverage when management staff are off duty. Some of the duties for this position are: answering the telephone, taking messages, responding to alarms and assisting residents with emergencies. Also, perform some administrative and clerical tasks as well as cleaning duties. The hours for this position are Monday-Friday 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Note: the work schedule may change during staff vacation times. The hourly pay for this position is $15.00 an hour. Medical and dental benefits are also available. Please call Elder Mark Anthony @ 859-263-5153(Office &711 TTY) if interested. MSBCM is an EOE. You may email your resume or letter of interest to
CHURCH CALENDAR—upcoming events
Sunday School 9:30am each Sunday
Worship Services 11am each Sunday
Wed., Dec. 24 Christmas Eve
Thur., Dec. 25 Christmas Day Services, 10am (Chapel)
Wed., Dec. 31 New Year’s Eve Services 6pm (Chapel)
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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.
Sunday School –Joint Session – Dec. 14
A joint session of all classes will be held next Sunday, Dec. 14, at 9:30am in the Main Sanctuary. A Christmas presentation will be given. All children, youth, and adults who will be wearing costumes for the program are to please be present by 9:15am for ample time to be robed for the program. Thank you.
Sis. Vi Doty, Coordinator
Prayer Request Update:
From Sis. Laurie Edmond: The 5-year-old preschooler Malia still stands in need for a heart transplant surgery—please continue in prayer. At this time, we are requested to pray (continue to pray) particularly for Malia’s mother—Jerrica Croley. As we might understand, her daughter’s health concerns are weighing heavily upon her as mother. She thanks the church for the prayers, and asks that God’s Hand of mercy rest upon them.
HOLIDAY OFFERINGS
Thank you to all who have generously given Thanksgiving offerings as asked of members. As the year approaches its end, you are requested to also give a holiday love offering of $100 for Christmas. As God so blesses and provides, please give willingly (whether more or less) as we continue to support the ministries & labor here in the Lord’s House. May the Lord bless each gift given to His glory.
WEEKLY MEETINGS SCHEDULE
Bible Study: Our weekly Bible study sessions will be cancelled for the month of December (3 basketball games to be held on three Tuesdays) combined with the Christmas holiday. Bible study sessions will resume in January.
Student Ministry: Elder Thomas, Coordinator—this ministry shall also cancel all Tuesday night sessions for the month of December; to resume in January.
Choir Rehearsals: Choir rehearsals shall resume and continue with holiday notifications to be given from Bro. Marion Rogers.
Sunday School Teachers Meetings: All Sunday School Teachers meetings will be cancelled for month of December. New schedule to be issued by Superintendent.
CHRISTMAS CARDS DELIVERIES
It is time again to think about in-house Christmas cards exchange for our in-house members. Our Youth and Christmas cards committee will again collect, assemble and distribute Christmas cards from and to members of our regular attending congregation only. You are welcome to bypass the cost of postage stamps by bringing your cards to the church and disburse your Christmas cards free.
You may bring your cards from now until Sunday, Dec. 14, as the last Sunday for drop-off. Collection boxes will be placed in the Church vestibule. You may also drop them off at the church office.
Please get your cards to us early so that all can have their cards before Christmas! Safety procedures will be taken in the handling of received cards as well as the distributions.
Further info will be given regarding dates persons may drive-by to pick up cards—if needed.
A Christmas Blessing
May you never forget what is worth remembering; or remember what
is best forgotten.
2025 Church Theme:
“The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still.” Exodus 14:14 (NIV)