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, March 15, 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 “God of Grace and God of Glory” #435
Responsive Reading (printed)
Prayer
Grace Offerings Ushers
Prayer/Doxology
Recognition of Visitors/Observations Pulpit
Prayer Pulpit
Music Ministry MSBC Music Ministry
“We Have Come Into This House”
SERMON Pastor Victor G. Sholar
The Period to Receive Those Whom The Lord Will Send
Benediction
Closing
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
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
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
Mass Choir rehearsal will be held each Wednesday at 7pm in the Main Church Sanctuary (until further notice). (If events require this schedule to be adjusted, notice will be given.) Please plan to share in support of our Music Ministry. Thank you. Bro. Marion Rogers
B.E.T.T.E.R Men’s Class (Brothers Equipped in Theology to Teach Effectively and Reproduce)
Our “BETTER” class for men will resume on Saturday, March 28, 8:30—10am, in the Chapel Sanctuary. All are encouraged to be present for this time of teaching.
Sunday School Teachers’ Meetings – 2026
Wednesdays 6:30 p.m. – Chapel lower auditorium
March 11 March 25
April 8 April 22
May 13 May 27
From the desk of Elder Mark Anthony
(MSBC Manor Property Manager)
Date: March 5, 2026
Subject: 40th Year Anniversary Of The Manor – March 2026!
In March 1986 the Main Street Baptist Church Manor Apartments, Inc. opened its doors for occupancy for disabled persons and senior citizens. This was 40 years ago and Main Street Baptist Church Manor Apartments continues to provide affordable and quality senior housing to the greater Lexington and Central Kentucky area. The idea of developing senior housing came from the former pastor of Main Street Baptist Church, Dr. Benjamin Baker. Dr. Baker formed a group of persons at Main Street and began exploring and researching the necessary steps to implementing a housing program. The efforts were successful and HUD gave approval and authorization for Main Street to build an income-based housing program for the disabled and for seniors.
As Main Street Baptist Church Manor Apartments celebrates its 40th year anniversary we do so proudly as we exclusively provide housing to senior citizens of 62 years of age or older. Main Street is sponsored by Main Street Baptist Church which is located in downtown Lexington.
As we embrace 40 years of providing affordable housing our focus is on continuing to improve the property is every possible way and to enlarge upon the progress made from past efforts of rehabilitation and remodeling done in 2023 from the grant from the Affordable Housing Trust Fund from the City of Lexington. We all are able to see the remarkable transformation which has taken place at the property. The property has never looked better!
Main Street Baptist Church Manor appreciates all staff and residents who also help to make it a remarkable place to both work and live. By God’s grace and mercy, we will continue to press forward toward a higher degree of excellence and exceptionalism.
Happy 40th Anniversary Main Street Baptist Church Manor!
WOMEN OF GRACE CONFERENCE—2026
We have received information letter regarding the Women of Grace 2026 Conference 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.
Responsive Reading for the Month of March, 2026
Catechism – a set form of questions and answers to teach the tenets of the Christian Faith:
Question: What does the law of God require?
Answer: Personal, perfect, and perpetual obedience; that we love God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength; and love our neighbor as ourselves. What God forbids should never be done and what God commands should always be done.
Question: What is the Law of God stated in the Ten Commandments?
Answer: You shall have no other gods before Me; You shall not make for yourself an idol in the form of anything in heaven above or on the earth beneath or in the waters below – you shall not bow down to them or worship them. You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God; Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy; Honor your father and your mother; You shall not murder; You shall not commit adultery; You shall not steal; You shall not give false testimony; You shall not covet.
2026 Church Theme:
Ex. 33:18