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MAIN STREET BAPTIST CHURCH

                                                     

       582 W. Main Street                        Lexington, KY  40507

VICTOR G. SHOLAR, PASTOR  

              

MEN AND  WOMENS DAY - 2025

“A Way Out of No Way”

  Exodus 14:14  (NIV)

 

Sunday, May 18, 2025                                                                                           11:00 A.M.

        Please bring your Bible to all worship services.



Prelude                                                                                                                       

 

Devotions                                                                                        MSBC Deacons

 

Call to Worship                                                                                  Sis. Briana Livingston

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!     

 

Response                             “Praise The Name of Jesus”                  Men & Women’s Day Choir

                       Bro. & Sis. Dhahran (Ashlei) Mason--Chairpersons


 Morning Hymn                       “Trust and Obey”    #571                           Choir/Congregation

                                            

Reading of the Word of God                                

              Old Testament               Sis. Natasha Ramsey

New Testament            Sis. Pearl Hayden

       

Prayer                                                                                                                        Dea. William White                                                        

Prayer Response                                                                                                     Men & Women’s Day Choir         

                                                                   “Lead Us, LORD”

Choral Praise                                                                                                           Men & Women’s Day Choir

                                                     “We’ve Come to Praise The LORD ”


The Giving of Grace Offerings:  Bro. Alex Harris

              Offertory Appeal                                                                                    

               Offertory Music:  “I Just Want to Praise You”

               Prayer of Thanksgiving                         

 

Doxology                                                                                                                   Choir/Congregation

 

Recognition of Visitors/Pastoral Observations                                        Pastor Victor G. Sholar                       

 

Pastoral Prayer                                                                                                      Pastor Victor G. Sholar

 

Prayer Response                   “Hear Our Prayer, O LORD”                        Men & Women’s Day Choir

 

Memorials                                                                                                                 Sis. Joia Patterson &                                                                                                                                                                         Bro. Denzel Patterson

 

Theme Meditation                                                                                                 Bro. Yaron Turner

 

Presentation of Guest Preacher                                                                       Pastor Victor G. Sholar

 

Choral Praise                                                                                                           Men & Women’s Day Choir

                                         “Jesus Will Make Everything All Right”

                                                            “Glory and Honor”                                                             

                                                           

SERMON                                                                       Pastor Iman E. Martin

                                                                                          Main Street Baptist Church; New Castle, KY

                           “An Offer You Can’t Refuse”   Matthew 11:38-30  (ESV)  English Standard Version           

                                                                                                                                                        

The Period to Receive Those Whom The Lord Will Send

 

Choral Praise                                                    Men & Women’s Day Choir         

                                                       “The Redeemed Praise”

                                                                                         

Remarks                                                                          Chairpersons                                                       

 

Choral Praise                                        Men & Women’s Day Choir

                                             “Take The Name of Jesus with You

Benediction                                                                                                              Pulpit

             

Postlude                                                                                                                    

 

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     Thank you for sharing this day of worship with us.                      

May the Name of Jesus Christ ever be praised.




Biography

Pastor Iman E. Martin

Main Street Baptist Church; New Castle, KY

                                                                 

Iman E. Martin Iman E. Martin is the eldest child of Daniel and Tonia Whitaker, Jr. He joined the body of Christ at the Centennial Olivet Baptist Church (Louisville, KY) at the age of 13. In November 2001, he was ordained as a Deacon. He was ordained as a preacher of the gospel in May of 2015. For 10 years, he served as an Associate Minister at Centennial Olivet Baptist Church under the pastorate of Rev. Dr. Wilbur S. Browning, Sr. In June 2018, Iman was called to serve as the Senior Pastor of the historic Main Street Baptist Church in New Castle, KY. He is the proud father to Evan Michael Martin. Married to Shannon Warfield – Hayes in August 2021. Iman is currently pursuing his bachelor’s degree in Pastoral Ministry at Campbellsville University. He aspires to be found faithful to preaching, teaching, and serving of God’s people into the image of Jesus Christ.

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        In Appreciation

                    Bro. & Sis. Dhahran (Ashlei) Mason--Chairpersons  

Guest Preacher:       Pastor Iman E. Martin

                           Music Ministry:         Bro. Marion P. Rogers, Min. of Music

                                                                  Sis. Joyce A. Smith, Asst. Min. of Music

                                                Bro. James Parks, Drummer

Ushers:             Women’s Ushers

Memorials (collections):                Sis. Florene McGhee/Church Office

Decorations:                                Sis. Denise Frazier & Committee

Church Banner:          Dea. Macarther Nelson

Media Ministry

Security & Grounds Team

All of our willing volunteers to bring everything today



       Church Announcements

“BABY BOTTLE BLESSINGS”

ASSURANCE FOR LIFE -- Fundraiser

May 11 – June 15, 2025

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 we receive through our Baby Bottle Blessings campaign is critical to our ability to continue with our mission. 

Please fill and return all baby bottles. 

 Thank you for your support!!!!

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

 

Student Ministry Training Seminar--June 20th, 6PM---MSBC Chapel  

This seminar aims to equip volunteers to serve and protect the children in our church.  Anyone who is currently or interested in working with children and students is invited to attend.  For more information, please see Elder Isaiah Thomas II.



Responsive Reading for the Month of May 2025:

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. 

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Health Ministry:  Schedule--2025

1st Sundays -- Cassandra Dunford/Tonja Cummings

2nd Sundays -- Brandy Jeffries/ Charmaine Simpson

3rd Sundays  -- Bernita Taylor/Ashley Neal

4th Sundays -- Vanessa Connor/ Nanette Jackson

5th Sundays -- 

   June 29th - Brandy Jeffries/Charmine Simpson

   Aug  31st -  Vanessa Connor/Nanette Jackson

   Nov.  30th - Bernita Taylor/Ashley Neal

 

CHURCH CALENDAR – MAY, 2025

Sunday, May 4            Worship; Observance of The LORD’s Table  11am

Sunday, May 11          Worship; Mother’s Day, 11am

Sunday, May 18          Men & Women’s Day, 11am

Monday, May 26        Memorial Day (church offices closed)

 

SAVE THE DATE:

Vacation Bible School

June 23-27, 2025

 

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

Choir rehearsals will be held each Wednesday at 7pm in the Chapel.  (If events require this schedule to be adjusted, notice will be given.)   You are welcome to share in support of our Music Ministry.  Thank you.                           

Bro. Marion Rogers, Min. of Music

  

                                                            

SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS MEETINGS

  The schedule for Sunday School Teachers meetings for the next quarter is shown below.  If revisions of the schedule may be needed, changes will be made.  Please be attentive to any further announcements from Supt. Dea. Ralph Hill.    

May 7                                      May 21

June 4                                     June 18

July 9                                       July 23               

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PARKING LOT INFO--Reminder

Dea. Ridgeway offered an update on parking concerns last Sunday.  He asks that we park ONLY clearly marked spots.  Please do not block any pathways that are the lanes for vehicles to travel in and out of the lot.  Further, please follow directional arrows. If you arrive later and there are no parking spots available, please park in the Rupp Arena parking lot. Again, DO NOT create a spot for your vehicle unless that area is clearly marked as a parking spot.  Doing so could possibly cause a concern for entry of emergency vehicles, if needed. Further, the driveway at the Braxton Bldg. is not to be used for parking.  Please help us with this issue as well. Periodic updates shall be given to the congregation.  Thank you.

Copies of directions to the Rupp Arena parking garage are available in the church vestibule or church office.  


                                  

BIBLE STUDY BOOKS

Pastor Sholar will be teaching from the book “Fundamentals of the Faith” (with book introduction by John MacArthur) for Tuesday night Bible Study.  This book presents “13 lessons to grow in the grace and knowledge of Jesus Christ.”  All are encouraged to have a personal copy as this is a workbook.

Books have been ordered in bulk and may be purchased for $5.  All who wish to get one may stop by the church office. 



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