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, August 16th, 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                   “Standing on the Promises”    #410

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

HEALTH MINISTRY SCHEDULE – 2026

Aug. 16                                   Sis. Bernita Taylor

Aug. 23                                   Sis. Ashley Neal

Aug. 30                                   Sis. Charmaine Simpson

Sept. 6                                     Sis. Nanette Jackson

Sept. 13                                  Sis. Vanessa Connor

Sept. 20                                   Sis. Tonja Cummings

Sept. 27                                   Sis. Cassandra Dunford

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CHURCH CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS

Aug. 23           164^th Main Street Baptist Church Anniversary with

“Friends & Family Day, 11:00 AM

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ONLINE GIVING

Need help setting up your giving account?  Please see Dea. Lesley Moore for further instructions regarding any concerns you may have in this matter.  Thank you.    

Sunday School Teachers’ Meetings – 2026

Wednesdays 6:30 p.m. – Chapel lower auditorium

August 5                                  August 26

Sept. 9                                     Sept. 23

Church Anniversary—announcement update:

Our Anniversary Fellowship Dinner Committee has given us oral announcements about food items that people are asked to bring for our fellowship dinner.  Asking all to please sign up noting the dish/food item you will be bringing.  Sign-up sheets are in the church vestibule.  This will aid our committee with planning. Thank you.

Also, be reminded that we are asked to give a special love offering of $164 with thanksgiving for Main Street Baptist Church 164^th anniversary celebration.  May God’s hand of favor continues to rest on us as a congregation—that we ever honor the Name of Christ Jesus.

THANK YOU

“Thank You—

We greatly appreciate your love, support & prayer suring this difficult time! 

                        The Family of Mozena Wofford Gainer

“With Heartfelt Appreciation….

During such a difficult time, your kindness meant so much.

Thank you for all your thoughtfulness and caring.”

                        The Gainer, Taylor, Wofford & Herriford Family

CHURCH CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS--August

Aug. 23           164^th Main Street Baptist Church Anniversary with

“Friends & Family Day, 11:00 AM

Aug. 29           “Main Street Church Fun Day—see flyer in bulletin

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

Resumes on days and times as detailed for upcoming church anniversary.

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LaComedia Dinner Theatre

Christmas Fellowship

MSBC Senior Adults Ministry

Delicious dining and Broadway-style live entertainment — La Comedia is Southwest Ohio's best value in live theatre! Since opening in 1975, La Comedia's "Taste of Broadway" has entertained millions, providing the perfect atmosphere to celebrate any occasion.  Located in Springboro, conveniently between Dayton and Cincinnati.

"Santa Claus: The Musical"

and "The Gift of Christmas"

December 5, 2026

Two joyous musicals for the price of one!

This unique Christmas celebration concludes with our traditional rendition of “O' Holy Night.” 

Payments may be given to:

Sis. Bernita Taylor, Sis. Vi Doty, & Sis. Pat Slaughter

Join us for this time of food, fun,

and fellowship.

“Student Bible Study is Back!

Both Adventure Club (ages 3 to Elementary age) and Anchor Bible Study (Middle-High school) return this Tuesday--September 15th at 7PM. For more information and to register, visit the church website:

        MSBClex.com or see Elder Isaiah Thomas II” 

Main Street Baptist Church

Online Giving Directions

Below please find the directions that will allow you to do online giving.

                             OR

           Enter:   MSBClex.com

• 1.       Click on links (at the right top)
• 2.       Click give online
• 3.       Create an account (email address and password)
• 4.       Login with your new account information
• 5.       Enter the amount of your donation
• 6.       Click enter
• 7.       Select the fund
• 8.       Slide the “help cover card fees” statement to the left
• 9.       Set up payment (s) method
• 10.    Select your payment source
• 11.    If you have multiple donations; click “add another donation”
• 12.    Select the fund and payment source
• 13.    Click done

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Sis. Mary Twitty at 859-300-4075 or Deason Les Moore.

Responsive Reading for the Month of August, 2026

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.

  2026 Church Theme:

   “Lord, show us Your glory” Ex. 33:18

Pastor Sholar

Sunday Morning Worship 8/16/26

Text: Exodus 34:1-9

Title: Law & Gospel

Two features of God’s relationship to His people:

I.                  God’s Law which reveals His standard of holiness for His people [vv. 1-4]

II.               God’s Gospel which reveals His sovereign grace to forgive the sins of His people {vv,5-9} 

  2026 Church Theme:

   “Lord, show us Your glory” Ex. 33:18