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, July 26th, 2026       11:00 A.M.

                                                Scholarship Sunday

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 Him Up”            (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

Outline:

Text: Exodus 32:15-35

Title: When the Party's Over

Three convictions that are essential if you expect to stand for the Lord in a world that wants to party:

I.                You must be loyal to God’s Word if you expect to stand for the Lord [vv. 15-24] 

II.              You must let go of toxic relationships if you expect to stand for the Lord [vv. 25-29] 

III.            You must lean on the Lord if you expect to stand for the      Lord[vv. 30-35]

a.      Trust that He has provided a Redeemer for your sins [vv. 30-33]

b.     Trust that He is leading you in the right direction [v. 34]

            c. Trust that He keeps a record of your concerns [v. 35]

The Period to Receive Those Whom The Lord Will Send

Benediction

Closing

                     “Lift Him Up”

How to reach the masses, men of ev’ry birth,

For an answer Jesus gave the key:

“And I, if I be lifted up from the earth,

Will draw all men unto Me.”

Oh! The world is hungry for the Living Bread,

Lift the Savior up for them to see;

Trust Him, and do not doubt the words that He said,

“I’ll draw all men unto Me.”

Don’t exalt the preacher, don’t exalt the pew,

Preach the Gospel simple, full and free;

Prove Him and you will find that promise is true,

“I’ll draw all men unto Me.”

Lift Him up by living as a Christian ought,

Let the world in you the Savior see;

Then men will gladly follow Him who once taught,

“I’ll draw all men unto Me.”

Chorus:

    Lift Him up, lift Him up,

    Still He speaks from eternity:

   “And I, if I be lifted up from the earth,

    Will draw all men unto Me.” 

DEACONS’ MINISTRY- July, 2026—Team 3

CHURCH CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS

July 19            Missions Sunday, 11:00 AM

July 21-23       Sovereign Grace Bible Conference (Chattanooga)

July 26            Scholarship Sunday, 11:00 AM

Aug. 2             Observance of The Lord’s Table, 11:00 AM

Aug. 11-13      KMBA Meeting (Kentucky Missionary Baptist  Association--to be hosted here by Main Street                                                     Baptist Church—further info to be given later)

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

“Friends & Family Day, 11:00 AM

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 SCHOLARSHIP SUNDAY – Sunday, July 26

Please join us for our annual Scholarship Sunday, 11am worship services.

ONLINE GIVING

Need help setting up your giving account?  Our website team will be in the lower auditorium after today’s morning worship services to answer your questions and provide any help you may need.  

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.

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.

STUDENT MINISTRY – Bible Study

Cancelled for the summer; resume schedule will be announced.

Sunday School Teachers’ Meetings – 2026

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

Aug. 12                                   Aug. 26

HEALTH MINISTRY SCHEDULE – 2026

July 12                                    Sis. Nanette Jackson

July 19                                    Sis. Vanessa Connor

July 26                                    Sis. Tonja Cummings

Aug. 2                                     Sis. Cassandra Dunford

Aug. 9                                     Sis. Brandy Jeffries

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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“That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that

God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.”   Romans 10:9

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Responsive Reading for the Month of July, 2026

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

Question: Will God allow our disobedience and idolatry to go unpunished?

Answer: No, every sin is against the sovereignty, holiness, and goodness of God, and against His righteous law, and God is righteously angry with our sins and will punish them in His just judgment both in this life, and in the life to come.

Question: Is there any way to escape punishment and be brought back into God’s favor?

Answer: Yes, to satisfy His justice, God Himself, out of mere mercy, reconciles us to Himself and delivers us from sin and from the punishment for sin, by a Redeemer.

Question: Who is the Redeemer?

Answer: The only Redeemer is the Lord Jesus Christ, the eternal Son of God, in whom God became man and bore the penalty for sin Himself.

History of the

Anne Worthington Coleman

Memorial Scholarship Fund

The Anne Worthington Coleman Memorial Scholarship Fund was setup in honor of a woman who was committed to thinking of and doing for others in order that their lives might be enriched.  Mr. and Mrs. Ben E. Coleman felt it only appropriate to establish a scholarship fund as a living memorial to their daughter, Anne Worthington Coleman, after her untimely death in April of 1979.

During her adult life, Anne was a devoted Christian and gave freely to others, especially to the youth.  She worked with troubled youth in Chicago where she lived and worked for 15 years.  Her death left her young family devastated.  They loved her so much and would miss all of the gentle love and care she lavished on them.

The scholarship fund is a living memorial to Anne’s interest and dedication to youth.  The purpose of the fund is to provide financial assistance to members of Main Street Baptist Church who believe as Anne did:  “Education is good because it helps people enrich and fulfill their lives, both in leading towards personal joy and in leading towards the extension of one’s talents into modes of helping other people.”  (Harold Taylor)

Since 1979, the scholarship fund has made approximately 555   awards to students totaling more than $327,285.  The fund has helped many youth and adults attend a multitude of colleges and technical institutions.  We are very grateful to God and the membership for the continual commitment to this endeavor.  Your contributions over the years have spoken volumes to our youth about your interest in their continued education. 

   “The only crown I ask, dear LORD, to wear is this—

                          that I may help a little child.”

 July 31, 2022

   Mark your calendars:

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.” 

Dinner Cost & Transportation Cost will be available soon.

Sis. Bernita Taylor & Sis. Vi Doty, Travel Coordinators

  2026 Church Theme:

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