2026 Theme: “Lord, show us Your glory.” Ex. 33:18
164th Church Anniversary
“Friends & Family Day”
1862 A.D. –2026 A.D.
Sunday School ................................................................................ 9:30 A.M.
Morning Worship .......................................................................... 11:00 A.M.
Devotions …………………………………...…………………………………. MSBC Deacon
“I Will Trust in The LORD”
Call to Worship .................................................................................. Sis. Jannifer Cornelius
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 ................................... “We’re Marching to Zion” #416 …….…..…. Congregation “Down Through the Years”
Scripture: Old Testament ............. Ashton Downing
New Testament ................ Troy Bagley
*Prayer ............................................................................................................ Bro. Eric Carter
*Prayer Response: “One More Time” …………………...………….. MSBC Music Ministry
Welcome/Recognition of Visitors ……………………….….……………..….... Justin Graves
“What My Church Means to Me” …… ………………………………….. Bro. Torrin Gilbert Memorials ……………………………………………………………….. Sis. Kristen Gordon Choral Praise ………………………………………………………… MSBC Music Ministry
“Family Focus” ………………………………………...………….. Sis. Melinda Bredwood ~ ~~~Special Presentation~~~~
Offertory Appeal ………………………………………………………...… Sis. Ashlei Mason
Offering ………………………………………………………………………… Pulpit/Ushers
Offertory Prayer ……………………..………………………………..… Bro. Dhahran Mason
Doxology “Praise God from Whom all Blessings Flow”
Pastoral Emphasis/Prayer …………………………………………... Pastor Victor G. Sholar
Theme: ......................................................................................................... Sis. Deborah Harris
Choral Praise ...................................................................................…... MSBC Music Ministry
Presentation of Guest Preacher ........................................................... Pastor Victor G. Sholar
Choral Praise ......................................................................................... MSBC Music Ministry
SERMON .................................................................. Pastor Iman E. Martin
Main Street Baptist Church (New Castle, KY)
Period to Receive Those Whom The Lord Will Send
Choral Praise ......................................................................................................... Congregation
Presentations & Remarks: Chairpersons
Benediction/Blessing of the Food ........................................................ Pastor Victor G. Sholar
“Let The Church Say, ‘Amen’”…...…………………………………………….... Congregation *Congregation Standing Fellowship Dinner in Lower Auditorium
Biography
Pastor 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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“And I will give you pastors according to mine heart, which shall feed
you with knowledge and understanding…” Jeremiah 3:15
Celebrating our God-given Pastor:
Pastor Victor G. Sholar
16th Year Anniversary - 2026
First Lady Sis. Athena Sholar
September 20, 2026
11:00 A.M.
(Details from Anniversary Committee to be given.)
Main Street Baptist Church
“Living Legends of Grace”
As we thank God for His bountiful blessings upon this household of faith we give honor and praise to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for honoring us with steadfast, immoveable saints of God that are living legends of grace………
Isaiah 46:4 (NASB)
“Even to your old age I will be the same, And
even to your graying years I
will bear you!
I have done it, and I will carry you;
And I will bear you and I will
deliver you.”
We honor these groups today:
Our 100-plus (aged) member
Sis. Rosetta Dawson
Our 90-plus (aged) member
Mother Zannie Davis Sis. Alice Patton
Mother Mary Rice Sis. Mariella Young
Bro. Lester Pruitt Sis. Callie McGuire (2026)
Our longevity (church membership) member (80-plus years):
Mother Mariella Young
Sis. Dorothy Guy (2026)
Our longevity (church membership) members (70-plus years):
Sis. Barbara Berry Sis. Bonnie Dawson Sis. Rosetta Dawson
Sis. Betty Higgins Mother Mary Rice Sis. Dorothy Smith
Sis. Barbara Washington Bro. Donald Mason Mother Zannie Davis
Sis. Wanda Higgins Sis. Alice Patton Sis. Frances Lawson (2026
Sis. Kozon Taylor (2026)
Our Youngest Member (aged)
Sis. Harmonie Taylor
Our Youngest Members (membership)
Bro. Eric Carter
Bro. Gregg Judd
Sis. Arhia Brown
Sis. Lois Brown
Sis. Rhian Brown
Sis. Morgan Quinn
LIVING HISTORY - HIGHLIGHTS
Pastor Frederick Braxton – 1st Pastor; 1854-1876
As did most predominantly black churches around the country and in Kentucky, the roots of Main Street Baptist Church start with a former slave. In 1854, Pastor Frederick Braxton took charge of the First Baptist church at DeWeese and Short Streets. During his tenure, there was much dissension due to differing political views. Pastor Braxton, with 500 members, left the DeWeese Street location to start a new church at Main and Locust Streets. With the help of Samuel Johnson of Lexington, Pastor Braxton organized and became the first pastor of the Independent Baptist Church.
Abraham Lincoln, the country’s 16th President, is recorded on the church’s original document. John DeGarris purchased the property in 1853 from the heirs of Eliza Todd, Mary Todd Lincoln’s mother. According to the 1863 deed, John DeGarris conveyed the church property to Pastor Braxton as the Trustee of the Independent Baptist church for $3,000.
After 14 years of service, Pastor Braxton’s pastorate ended in death on January 4, 1876.
The following Pastors of the Main Street Baptist Church are listed below:
Pastor William Gray – 2nd Pastor; 1877—1882
Pastor Eugene Evans – 3rd Pastor; 1883—1884
Pastor George M. Moore – 4th Pastor; 1884—1896
Pastor Robert Mitchell – 5th Pastor; 1896—1898
Pastor E. A. Edwards—6th Pastor; 1898—1901
Pastor Charles Douglas—7th Pastor; 1901—1904
Pastor R. T. Frye—8th Pastor; 1904—1909
Pastor Landon Napoleon Cheeks—9th Pastor; 1909—1912
Pastor J. J. McCutcheon—10th Pastor; 1913—1923
Pastor James W. Gibson—11th Pastor; 1923—1948
Pastor Reggie H. Johnson—12th Pastor; 1948—1975
Pastor Benjamin S. Baker—13th Pastor; 1976—1988
Pastor Dennis J. Ward—14th Pastor; 1989—2008
Pastor Victor G. Sholar—15th Pastor; 2010—Present
God willed that Pastor Victor G. Sholar begin his ministry with the Main Street Baptist Church, beginning on April 26, 2010. His desire has been to shepherd God’s flock, standing on the shoulders of the past great pastors of this church—not wanting to tear down but to continue to build up, glorifying the Sovereign Lord Jesus Christ—the Head of the Christian Church.
Pastor Sholar stresses the importance of the study of God’s Word, the importance of evangelism, and the need for outreach of Christian missions. His vision for the church can be found in Colossians 1:28, “Whom we preach, warning every man and teaching every man in all wisdom; that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus.”
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Because of God’s grace, Main Street Baptist Church marches on….
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Anniversary Chairpersons: Dea. & Sis. Micheal (Debra) Jones
“Friends & Family” Day Chairperson: Sis. Sharon Ravens
Decorations: Denise Frazier:
Frankie Bennett Mary Alice Wilson Rod Wilson
Guyanne Guy Carl Guy Terra Frazier
Ta’Lius Parks
Church Anniversary Banner: MacArther & Sheresa Nelson
Culinary Committee: Lisa Moore
Ashlei Mason Kristen Gordon Bobbie Johnson
Brianna Livingston Joyce Smith Barbara Berry
Bernita Taylor
Dining Room & Serving Committee: Tonja Clark-Cummings
Davita Borden Terra Frazier Aja McDowell
Janet Burley Randale Graves Ta’Lius Parks
Eric Carter Zoe’ Hodgen Frank Ross
Tina Carter Saprina Hodgen Charmaine Simpson
Tiffany Cooper Nanette Jackson Paxton Turner
Della Davis Whitney Jenkins Yaron Turner
Vickie Evans June Logan Angela White
Denise Frazier Langston Love
Hospitality Drivers:
Angela White David Draggs Lesley Moore
Irvin Smith Frank Ross
Anniversary Programs Artwork: Delphine Ridgeway & Tora Carter
Ushers: Usher Boards Combined
Music Ministry:
Marion P. Rogers, Minister of Music
Joyce A. Smith, Assistant Minister of Music
James Parks, Drummer
Alfred Jetoh, Keyboard
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To our Main Street Church Family,
We appreciate how you have joined in with such loving and willing spirits to make this a special time for Main Street. God has blessed us as a church family,
and we praise Him for this.
It has been our prayers the Name of Christ Jesus is glorified as we praise Him for His blessings upon the “Main House” for 164 years.
To God be the glory—great things HE hath done!
From Today’s Chairpersons
“Student Bible Study is Back!
Both Adventure Club (ages 3 to Elementary age) and Anchor Bible Study (Middle-High school) return this Tuesday--September 15th at 7PM. For more information and to register, visit the church website: MSBClex.com or see Elder Isaiah Thomas II”
LaComedia Dinner Theatre
Christmas Fellowship
MSBC Senior Adults Ministry
Delicious dining and Broadway-style live entertainment — La Comedia is Southwest Ohio's best value in live theatre! Since opening in 1975, La Comedia's "Taste of Broadway" has entertained millions, providing the perfect atmosphere to celebrate any occasion. Located in Springboro, conveniently between Dayton and Cincinnati.
Dinner & Transportation Cost: $90.00
"Santa Claus: The Musical"
and "The Gift of Christmas"
December 5, 2026
Two joyous musicals for the price of one!
This unique Christmas celebration concludes with our traditional rendition of “O' Holy Night.”
Payments may be given to:
Sis. Bernita Taylor, Sis. Vi Doty, Sis. Pat Slaughter, or Mother Barbara Barber.
Join us for this time of food, fun, and fellowship.
Main Street Baptist Church
Online Giving Directions
Below please find the directions that will allow you to do online giving.
OR
Enter: MSBClex.com
- 1. Click on links (at the right top)
- 2. Click give online
- 3. Create an account (email address and password)
- 4. Login with your new account information
- 5. Enter the amount of your donation
- 6. Click enter
- 7. Select the fund
- 8. Slide the “help cover card fees” statement to the left
- 9. Set up payment (s) method
- 10. Select your payment source
- 11. If you have multiple donations; click “add another donation”
- 12. Select the fund and payment source
- 13. Click done
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Sis. Mary Twitty at 859-300-4075 or Deason Les Moore.
Responsive Reading for the Month of August, 2026
Catechism – a set form of questions and answers to teach the tenets of the Christian Faith:
Question: What sort of Redeemer is needed to bring us back to God?
Answer: One who is truly human and also truly God.
Question: Why must the Redeemer be truly human?
Answer: That in human nature He might on our behalf perfectly obey the whole law and suffer the punishment for human sin; and also that He might sympathize with our weaknesses.
Question: Why must the Redeemer by truly God?
Answer: That because of His divine nature His obedience and suffering would be perfect and effective; and also that He would be able to bear the righteous anger of God against sin and yet overcome death.
2026 Church Theme:
“Lord, show us Your glory” Ex. 33:18