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, November 9, 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            “There Shall Be Showers of Blessing”    #430

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- Nov., 2025—Team 3

Updated Health Ministry Schedule

Nov. 9             Ashley Neal

Nov. 16           Nanette Jackson

Nov. 23           Tonja Cummings

Nov. 30           Cassandra Dunford

Dec. 7              Nanette Jackson

Dec. 14            Vanessa Connor

Dec. 21            Bernita Taylor

Dec. 28            Ashley Neal

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.

SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS MEETINGS

Sunday School Teachers meetings will be held on Wednesdays in the Chapel at 6pm.  Shown below is the schedule for the next months.  If revisions of the schedule may be needed, changes will be made. 

Nov. 5                                     Nov. 19

Dec. 3                                      Dec. 17

HOLIDAY OFFERINGS

As we have done in the past, members are asked to please give a holiday love offering of $100 for Thanksgiving and again 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.

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.

Lexington Rescue Mission – Appeal

An appeal for donations to the Lexington Rescue Mission has been issued.  There is an immediate need for men’s socks and men’s gloves.  Bro. Alex Quinn (of Main Street Church) as a member of the management team of the Rescue Mission brought this request to our church choir, and this appeal is issued to our congregation at large.  If you will aid in this matter, please bring items to the church (bins will be available in church vestibule), see Bro. Quinn, Sis. Joyce Smith or drop them off at the church office. May God bless us as we seek to further bless the lives of others in need. 

THE 180 GROUP will be meeting on Friday, November 14, at 6:30pm (address above).  All members and those who wish to be a part of this young adult group are welcome to attend.   For any question, please contact Les Moore (859-396-8359) or Corey Edmond.

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.

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           

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 for your prompt response.

     LaComedia Dinner Theatre -- “Scrooge!”

Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025

For persons attending the above outing, note the schedule:  

Bus to load at church at 7:30am

          Tentative arrival from outing at 5:00pm

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Today and Every Day

Lord, too often our prayers
Are filled with impatience over what we want
Instead of gratitude for what we already have.

Remind us today and in the coming year
What is truly important.

Remind us to give thanks for family and friends.
Remind us to be grateful for the work you have given us.
Remind us to appreciate our many material blessings.

Most of all, remind us today and every day
To give thanks for your precious Son Jesus,
And the sacrifice he made for us
To give us eternal life with You in heaven.

Amen.   —Jack Zavada

 Responsive Reading for the Month of November 2025:

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

Question: What is faith in Jesus Christ?

Answer: Receiving and resting on Him alone for salvation as He is offered to us in the gospel.

Question: What do we believe by true faith?

Answer: We believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth; and in Jesus Christ His only Son our Lord, Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. The third day He rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from there He will come to judge the living and the dead.

   2025 Church Theme:

“A Way Out of No Way”

“The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still.” Exodus 14:14  (NIV)

Pastor Victor G. Sholar

Sunday Morning Worship 11/9/25

Text:  Exodus 21:12-17

Title:  “God’s Rules on the Death Penalty”

Sermon Series:   “Relationship Rules for People with                                 Issues”

Three rights every human being is entitled to in the eyes of God:

I. The right to life [vv. 12-15]

II. The right to freedom [v. 16]

III. The right of respect [v. 17]

           Because of God’s grace, Main Street Baptist Church marches on….

   2025 Church Theme:

“A Way of Out of No Way”

“The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still.” Exodus 14:14  (NIV)