582 W. Main Street Lexington, KY 40507
VICTOR G. SHOLAR, PASTOR
. To present every person perfect (mature) in Christ. Col. 1:28
2025 Theme: “A Way Out of No Way” Exodus 14:14 (NIV)
Sunday, June 15, 2025 11:00 A.M.
Please bring your Bible to all worship services.
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!
Responsive Reading (printed)
Prayer
Grace Offerings Usher
Prayer/Doxology
Recognition of Visitors/Observations Pulpit
Prayer Pulpit
Music Ministry MSBC “180” Choral Ministry
SERMON Elder Isaiah Thomas, II
Text: James 2:1-7 NASB
Title: “Favoritism Fleeces the Flock”
Three arguments which describe how the sin of favoritism defrauds the witness and unity of the church:
I.
Favoritism Contradicts the Christian Faith vs 1
II. Favoritism Corrupts Competent Judgement vs 2-4
III. Favoritism Cultivates Conflicting Behaviors vs 5-7
The Period to Receive Those Whom The Lord Will Send
Benediction
Closing
Responsive Reading for the Month of June 2025:
Catechism – a set form of questions and answers to teach the tenets of the Christian Faith:
Question: Since no one can keep the Law, what is its purpose?
Answer: That we may know the holy nature and will of God, and the sinful nature and disobedience of our hearts; and thus our need of a Savior.
Question: What is sin?
Answer: Sin is rejecting or ignoring God in the world He created, rebelling against Him by living without reference to Him, not being or doing what He requires in His law – resulting in our death and the disintegration of all creation.
Question: What is idolatry?
Answer: Idolatry is trusting in created things rather than the Creator for our hope and happiness, significance and security.
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE
Anne Worthington Coleman Scholarship applications are available available
online through our church website, or copies may be picked up in our church office. Completed applications are to be submitted to Sister Laurie Edmond/Dea. Lesley Moore or returned to the church office by Sunday July 7th, 2025. Only students who provide all the information as requested on the form will be considered for scholarship assistance. Further details are given in the application. (Note: QR Code shown above for your convenience.)
Last day for collections :
“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.
June Church Calendar of Events
June 19 “Juneteenth” (church offices closed)
June 20 Student Min. Training Seminar, 6pm
June 23-27 Vacation Bible School, 6-8:30pm, Chapel
June 30 Joint Sunday School (adult classes)
SAVE THE DATE:
Vacation Bible School
June 23-27, 2025
VBS Adult Class Book
The adult class for Vacation Bible School will study from the book—“A Gospel Primer for Christians”-learning to see the glories of God’s love. Books have been ordered and persons may purchase this book at a discounted rate of $5. You may stop by the church office to pick up your copy.
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.
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 schedule to teach Tuesday Night Bible Study sessions from the book “Handbook of Denominations in the United States.” Copies of this book have been ordered and persons may purchase this book at a discounted cost of $12. Pastor Sholar will later make announcements regarding when he will begin this study.