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
Sunday, April 20, 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!
Hymn “He Lives” #368
“I Love to Praise Him” (printed)
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
“I Love to Praise Him”
I love to praise Him, I love to praise His name,
I love to praise Him, I love to praise His name;
I love to praise Him, I love to praise His name,
I love to praise His Holy name.
He’s my rock, He’s my Rock,
my Rock, my Sword, my Shield,
He’s my Wheel, He’s my Wheel
in the middle of a wheel;
I know He’ll never, I know He’ll never,
never let me down,
He’s just a jewel, He’s just a jewel
that I have found.
Hallelujah, Hallelujah,
Hallelujah, Hallelujah, I love to praise His name.
Hallelujah, Hallelujah,
Hallelujah, Hallelujah, I love to praise His name.
Hallelujah, Hallelujah,
Hallelujah, Hallelujah, I love to praise His Holy name.
I love to praise His holy name.
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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
Mass Choir rehearsals have begun for our Men & Women’s Day. Rehearsals will be held each Wednesday at 7pm in the Chapel. (If events require this schedule to be adjusted, notice will be given.) Please plan to share in preparation for this annual day service which will be May 18, 2025. Thank you. Bro. Marion Rogers
SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS MEETINGS
Sunday School Teachers meetings – cancelled for the month of April. Please be attentive to any further announcements from Supt. Dea. Ralph Hill.
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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.
Pastor Victor G. Sholar
Good Friday Service 4/18/24
Text: Acts 4:23-31
Title: “How Good Friday Can Help You Make It Through a Bad Day”
Four approaches to facing hard times with Good Friday on your mind:
I. Respond by praying to a Sovereign God who is over all things [vv. 23-24]
II. Recite the Scripture text that predicted Christ’s sufferings [vv. 25-26]
III. Remember that every evil act on Good Friday was purposed by God [vv. 27-28]
IV. Rejoice that the same God on Good Friday will strengthen you in bad times [vv. 29-31]
Pastor Victor G. Sholar
Resurrection Sunday 4/20/25
Text: Acts 5:29-32
Title: “We Must Bear Witness to His Name”
Three reasons why we are required to bear witness of His name before lost sinners:
I. We must obey God in proclaiming the truth of the gospel [vv. 29-30]
II. We must offer the gift that God has provided in the gospel [v. 31]
III. We must openly testify of what God has done in us through the gospel [v. 32]
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.