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, May 10, 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                   

                       “Faith of Our Mothers”  (printed)

                    “He Has Done Great Things for Me”

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

DEACONS’ MINISTRY—May, 2026 – Team 1

     “Faith of Our Mothers”

Faith of our mothers, living still

In cradle song and bedtime prayer;

In nursery lore and fireside love,

Thy presence still pervades the air.

Faith of our mothers, living faith,

            We will be true to thee till death.

Faith of our mothers, loving faith,

Fount of our childhood’s trust and grace,

Oh, may thy consecration prove

Source of a finer, nobler race;

Faith of our mothers, loving faith,

We will be true to thee till death.

Faith of our mothers, guiding faith,

For youthful longing, youthful doubt,

How blurred our vision, blind our way,

Thy providential care without.

Faith of our mothers, guiding faith,

We will be true to thee till death.

Faith of our mothers, Christian faith,

In truth beyond our stumbling creed,

Still serve the home and save the church,

And breathe thy spirit through our deeds;

Faith of our mothers, Christian faith,

We will be true to thee till death.

THANK YOU

Pastor Sholar, Elders, and Church Family,

Thank you for your constant prayers during my health journey.  I’m still trusting the Lord through it all.  I know God’s got me.  May the Lord continue to bless each of you as well.

                                                Love and blessings always,

                                                Bro. Howard Slaughter

VBS WORKERS NEEDED

Vacation Bible School registration is officially open! Vacation Bible School will take place from June 22nd-26th. Please register on the church website. If you are interested in volunteering, please see Elder Isaiah Thomas, Sis. Sheresa Nelson, or Sis. Kiara Watters.

Schedule of Church Events

May 10                        Mother’s Day

May 17                        Men & Women’s Day

June 7                          Observance of The LORD’s Table

June 21                        Father’s Day

June 22-26                   VBS  (See flyer in bulletin)

Men & Women’s Day – May 17, 2026

Men and Women’s Day choir rehearsals have begun and will be held each Wednesday, in the Main Sanctuary at 7pm.  All persons interested in sharing in our Music Ministry for Men & Women’s Day are welcome and encouraged to do so.  We shall rehearse weekly each Wednesday.               Bro. Marion Rogers, Min. of Music

Men & Women’s Day Offerings/Memorials

All men and women are asked to give a special offering of $100 each.  Please give as the LORD so leads and blesses you to do so—(whether more or less).

Also, memorials may be submitted for Men & Women’s Day.  To aid in printing of our memorials listing, please give your names/donations to Sis. Lisa Moore, Sis. Kristen Gordon, or drop these off in the church office.  Thank you.

WOMEN DISCIPLING WOMEN CLASS –

Cancelled for May; will resume during the month of June.

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.

  “BABY BOTTLE BLESSINGS”

ASSURANCE FOR LIFE -- Fundraiser

May 10 – June 21, 2026

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 received through our Baby Bottle Blessings campaign is critical to our ability to continue with this mission. 

Please fill and return all baby bottles. 

Thank you for your support!!!!

Ps. 127:3 – “Behold, children are a gift of the LORD.”

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Excellence in Care (from Assurance for Life website):

At a time when you are feeling uncertain about your next step, you need kindness, compassion, and respect. Our specialized health clinic provides no-cost services without judgment or pressure. We are committed to you. Serving Women, Men, and Families Facing Unplanned Pregnancies.

Over 5,100 Lives Saved Since 1985.

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.

HEALTH MINISTRY SCHEDULE – 2026

May 10                                    Sis. Brandy Jeffries

May 17                                    Sis. Bernita Taylor

May 24                                    Sis. Ashley Neal

May 31                                    Sis. Charmaine Simpson

June 7                                      Sis. Nanette Jackson

June 14                                    Sis. Vanessa Connor

June 21                                    Sis. Tonja Cummings

June 28                                    Sis. Cassandra Dunford

Sunday School Teachers’ Meetings – 2026

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

May 13                                    May 27

June 10

“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

The following is a list of “I owe you’s” which apply to mothers all over the country, all of which are long overdue.

Dear Mom:

As I walk through my museum of memories, 

I owe you – for your time. Day and night.

I owe you – for your example. Consistent and dependable.

I owe you – for your support. Stimulating and challenging.

I owe you – for your humor. Sparky and quick.

I owe you – for you counsel. Wise and quiet.

I owe you – for your humility. Genuine and gracious.

I owe you – for your hospitality. Smiling and warm.

I owe you – for your insight. Keen and honest.

I owe you – for your flexibility. Patient and joyful.

I owe you – for your sacrifices. Numerous and quickly forgotten.

I owe you – for your faith. Solid and sure.

I owe you – for your hope. Ceaseless and indestructible.

I owe you – for your love. Devoted and deep.

     Charles R. Swindoll, Strong Family

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Brotherhood Meeting – May 16, 2026

8:30 AM – Chapel

Purpose of the Meeting

Encourage men to take care of their physical, mental, and spiritual health.

--Build awareness about common health concerns

--Promote preventive care and health habits

--Encourage accountability and brotherhood

--Connect faith, stewardship, and wellness

  HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY!

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Responsive Reading for the Month of May, 2026

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

Question: What does God require in the ninth and tenth commandments?

Answer: Ninth, that we do not lie or deceive, but speak the truth in love. Tenth, that we are content, not envying anyone or resenting what God has given them or us.

Question: Can anyone keep the law of God perfectly?

Answer: Since the fall, no mere human has been able to keep the law of God perfectly, but consistently breaks it in thought, word, and deed.

Question: Did God create us unable to keep His law?

Answer: No, but because of the disobedience of our first parents, Adam and Eve, all of creation is fallen; we are all born in sin and guilt, corrupt in our nature and unable to keep God’s law.

2026 Church Theme:

“Lord, show us Your Glory”

Ex. 33:18