SUNDAY WORSHIP KEEPING UP! INVOCATION The prayer that formally opens the worship experience asking for God s blessing SONGS OF PRAISE

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2 SUNDAY WORSHIP KEEPING UP! CALL TO WORSHIP Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands. Serve the Lord with gladness: come before His presence with singing. Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, and into His courts with praise: be thankful unto Him, and bless His name. For the Lord is good; His mercy is everlasting; and His truth endureth to all generations. Psalm 100:1-2, 4-5 (KJV) INVOCATION The prayer that formally opens the worship experience asking for God s blessing SONGS OF PRAISE OLD TESTAMENT READING Psalm 103:1-5 (NKJV) Today s scripture will be read aloud. Please stand and read from your Bible, the Sanctuary screen or page 4 NEW TESTAMENT READING Luke 2:25-32 (NKJV) Today s scripture will be read aloud. Please stand and read from your Bible, the Sanctuary screen or page 5 CONGREGATIONAL HYMN Blessed Be the Name of the Lord (lyrics on the Sanctuary screen and page 6) PASTORAL REMARKS & WELCOME COMMUNITY PRAYER & FELLOWSHIP 2

3 WORSHIP THROUGH GIVING Tithes, Offerings, and Benevolent Give in tithe and offering; then watch the windows of heaven open. (For your convenience, guest envelopes are in the back of each pew.) HYMN OF PREPARATION THE GOSPEL MESSAGE Reverend Dr. Verlin D. Williams 11AM BAPTISM INVITATION TO DISCIPLESHIP "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am Gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light." Matthew 11: (NKJV) BENEDICTION 3

4 OLD TESTAMENT READING Psalm 103:1-5 (NKJV) 1 Bless the Lord, O my soul; And all that is within me, bless His holy name! 2 Bless the Lord, O my soul, And forget not all His benefits: 3 Who forgives all your iniquities, Who heals all your diseases, 4 Who redeems your life from destruction, Who crowns you with lovingkindness and tender mercies, 5 Who satisfies your mouth with good things, So that your youth is renewed like the eagle s. LEADER: This is the Word of God CONGREGATION: Thanks Be Unto God 4

5 NEW TESTAMENT READING Luke 2:25-32 (NKJV) LEADER: And behold, there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon, and this man was just and devout, waiting for the Consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. CONG: And it had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord s Christ. LEADER: So he came by the Spirit into the temple. And when the parents brought in the Child Jesus, to do for Him according to the custom of the law, he took Him up in his arms and blessed God and said: CONG: ALL: Lord, now You are letting Your servant depart in peace, According to Your word; For my eyes have seen Your salvation Which You have prepared before the face of all peoples, A light to bring revelation to the Gentiles, And the glory of Your people Israel. 5

6 Blessed Be the Name of the Lord O for a thousand tongues to sing, Blessed be the name of the Lord! The glories of my God and King, Blessed be the name of the Lord! CHORUS Blessed be the name, Blessed be the name, Blessed be the name of the Lord! Blessed be the name, Blessed be the name, Blessed be the name of the Lord! Jesus, the name that charms our fears, Blessed be the name of the Lord! Tis music in the sinner s ears, Blessed be the name of the Lord! He breaks the pow r of canceled sin, Blessed be the name of the Lord! His blood can make the foulest clean, Blessed be the name of the Lord! 6

7 Every Christian should strive to learn how to be a cheerful giver. When we give what does it actually mean? It simply means we cheerfully give back to God our tithes and offerings. 7 If you earn You owe the Lord $10 $1 $50 $5 $75 $7.50 $100 $10 Special Giving Above Tithe and Offering December 2 - Pastor s Christmas Gift December 16- Vision 2023 December 23 - Foreign Missions

8 Flowers on the Altar are Placed to Honor God and. to celebrate the December 28th birthday of my husband, Adebodun Popoola. All the GLORY belongs to GOD almighty. I m so grateful to GOD for all His blessings. With love, Elizabeth Popoola in loving memory of our brother, Melvin. You still shine in our hearts. With love, your siblings Anita, Curt, Betty and Calvin the members of the Flower Ministry would like to thank each member that purchased flowers throughout the year. Christmas is God s gift to us. May its blessings bring you joy and peace the entire year through. Yours in Christ, The Union Baptist Church Flower Ministry to celebrate the December 12 th birthday of my one and only sister and best friend, Dr. Ayo Fayemi. I pray that the Lord God almighty will bless you with many, many more years and in good health to enjoy the fruits of your labor. Amen in Jesus name Amen With love, Nike Popoola 8

9 K E E P I N G U P W I T H U B C ( F l i e r s a r e o n t h e N a r t h e x T a b l e!! ) Mon, Dec 31 New Year s Eve Worship 10:30PM Tues, Jan 1 UNION BAPTIST CHURCH CLOSED Wed, Jan 2 Sat, Jan 5 Prayer Every Wednesday (Worship Center Sanctuary) dfree Ministry Breakfast (Deacon Grover Jones, Sr. Fellowship Hall) 11:30AM & 6:30PM 9:30-11AM Sun, Jan 6 Right Hand of Fellowship 11AM Tues, Jan 8 Tues, Jan 8 Food for Life (Deacon Grover Jones, Sr. Fellowship Hall) Homework Hub (Annex, Lower Level Elevator Lobby) 6PM 6:30-8:30PM Fri, Jan 11 Missions- Mobile Food Truck 12PM 9

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15 NEW MEMBER REGISTRATION FORM (please place your completed form in the basket on the Welcome Table) Date: Last Name: First Name: MI: Gender: Male: Female: Date of Birth: Mailing Address: City: State: Zip Code: Home Address (if different) Phone (Home): Mobile: Work address: Preferred method of contact (check one): Mail Phone Service you expect to attend: 8:00 a.m. How are you joining Union Baptist Church? Candidate for Baptism (Never been baptized) 11:00 a.m. Check One Reinstatement (Former member of Union Baptist Church wishing to reinstate membership) By Letter (Former member of another Baptist church and have a letter of introduction from that church) Christian Experience (Baptized Christian with no church affiliation or letter of introduction) Please share some information about yourself: Name of Spouse (if any): Name(s) and age(s) of child(ren) (if any): Hobbies: Ministry Gifts (if known): Primary Language (check one): English Spanish Other (specify) In case of an emergency contact: Name: Address: City: State: Zip Code: Telephone: Relationship: 15

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