SUNDAY WORSHIP. INVOCATION The prayer that formally opens the worship experience asking for God s blessing PRAISE & WORSHIP

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2 SUNDAY WORSHIP INVOCATION The prayer that formally opens the worship experience asking for God s blessing 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) PRAISE & WORSHIP SCRIPTURE Acts 2:41-47 (NKJV) Today s scripture will be read aloud. Please stand and read from your Bible, the Sanctuary screen or page 4. PRAYER COVENANT RENEWAL (See page 5 or the Sanctuary screen) Read responsively by the members of Union Baptist Church as a reminder of our agreement to live together as a Christian Community. CONGREGATIONAL HYMN We re Marching to Zion (lyrics on page 6 and the Sanctuary screen) FELLOWSHIP WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS PASTORAL PRAYER 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.) OFFERTORY PRAYER MUSICAL SELECTION THE GOSPEL MESSAGE Reverend Dr. Verlin D. Williams 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) OBSERVANCE OF THE LORD S SUPPER BENEDICTION Adult Sunday School Fall Quarter Lesson covenants with god Unit I: Signs of God s Covenant September 3 The Rainbow Genesis 8:20-22, 9:8-17 September 10 Circumcision Genesis 17:1-4 September 17 Sabbath Observance Exodus 31:12-18 September 24 A Spirit-Filled Heart Ezekiel 36:

4 SCRIPTURE Acts 2:41-47 (NKJV) 41 Then those who gladly [a] received his word were baptized; and that day about three thousand souls 42 were added to them. And they continued steadfastly in the apostles doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers. 43 Then fear came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were done through the apostles. 44 Now all who believed were together, and had all things in common, 45 and sold their possessions and goods, and divided them among all, as anyone had need. 46 So continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they ate their food with gladness and simplicity of heart, 47 praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to the church [b] daily those who were being saved. LEADER: This is the Word of God CONGREGATION: Thanks Be Unto God 4

5 CHURCH COVENANT LEADER: CONG: LEADER: CONG: LEADER: CONG: LEADER: ALL: Having been led, as we believe, by the Spirit of God to receive the LORD Jesus Christ as our Savior; and on the profession of our faith we do now in the presence of God, angels, and this assembly, most solemnly and joyfully enter into this covenant with one another as one body in Christ. We engage, therefore, by the aid of the Holy Spirit, to walk together in Christian love; to strive for the advancement of this church in knowledge and holiness; to give it a place in our affections, prayers and services above every other organization of human origin. To contribute cheerfully and regularly as God has prospered us, toward the support of the ministry, the relief of the poor, and the spread of the Gospel throughout the world. We also engage to maintain family and secret devotion; to study the word of God; to religiously educate our children; to seek the salvation of our kindred and acquaintance. To walk circumspectly in the world; to be just in our dealings, faithful in our service. We further engage to watch over, to pray for, to exhort each other unto every good word and work; to guard each other s reputation, not needlessly exposing the infirmities of others; to participate in each other s joys, bear one another s sorrows; and to cultivate Christian courtesy; To be slow to take offense, but always ready for reconciliation, being mindful of the rules of the Savior to secure it without delay. When we remove from this place, we engage as soon as possible to unite with some other church where we can carry out the spirit of this covenant and the principles of God s word. 5

6 WE RE MARCHING TO ZION 1. Come, we that love the Lord, And let our joys be known, Join in a song with sweet accord, Join in a song with sweet accord, And thus surround the throne, and thus surround the throne. Chorus We re marching to Zion, Beautiful, beautiful Zion We re marching upward to Zion, The beautiful city of God. 2. Let those refuse to sing Who never knew our God; But children of the heav nly King, But children of the heav nly King, May speak their joys abroad, May speak their joys abroad. 3. Then let our songs abound, And ev ry tear be dry; We re marching thro Immanuel s ground, We re marching thro Immanuel s ground, To fairer worlds on high, To fairer worlds on high. 6

7 The tenth shall be holy unto the Lord. Leviticus 27:32 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 to God our tithes and offerings. Tithing honors God. Are you giving the Lord His tithes or your tips? The word tithe means to give back to God one tenth of your earnings for the support of the ministry, the expenses of the church, the relief of the poor and the spread of the Gospel throughout the world. If you earn You owe the Lord $10 $1 $50 $5 $75 $7.50 $100 $10 $200 $20 $500 $50 $700 $70 $1,000 $100 Special Giving Above Tithe and Offering September 3 Education September 10 Vision 2023 September 17 Annual Missions Day September rd Pastoral Anniversary 7

8 KNOWN SICK AND CONVALESCENT Is there any sick among you? He should call the elders of the church to pray over him. (James 5:14a) Margaret Bland Carl Booker Deacon Charles Carson Deaconess Marie Chambers Charlie Crisp Richard Cummings Minister Franzette Day Reverend Dr. Charles Edgerton Richard Fields Martha Graves Mildred Hall Maudin Howson Glenda Johnson Beleda Mebane Emma Mountcastle Beatrice Newton Janie Pace Marvin Ragin Annie Range Mary Roane Eleanor Sanders Jeanette Santiago Estella Thomas Frances Welch New York Presbyterian Hospital Westchester Independent Living Martine Center Dumont Nursing White Plains Nursing The Grove Rehabilitation Center Briarcliff Manor Nursing & Rehab Center United Hebrew Geriatric Center White Plains Nursing Martine Center The Kensington *Please submit updates to the Church Office at

9 Flowers on the Altar are Placed to Honor God and. to celebrate the birthday of my husband, Thomathy. You are an awesome friend and husband. I love you so much. Love, Theresa to celebrate the birthday of our little brother and only son, Christopher Davis. We love you and thank God for you on your 3 rd birthday. By your loving big sisters, Constance and Caroline, and your mother, Tracy to celebrate the birthday of Ruth Perez Francis, an amazing daughter and sister. Thank you for bringing so much love, joy and laughter to our family. You are a blessing! May God continue to bless you. Love always, Ma Perez, sister Julie and brother Anthony Scott to celebrate my 77 th birthday. Thank you, God, for another year of your love, grace and blessings. I can t thank you enough. By Esther Vann 9

10 Right Hand of Fellowship Welcome to the UBC Family! Bruce Alveranga Luchette O Connor Leah Clarke Keisha Roden Aniyah Cole Sharon Rynn Freddie David Gerrard Salmon Demetria Flynn Arlene Stepney Daniel Mattei Thank You for worshipping with us 10

11 Fri, September 8 Missions Mobile Food Truck 12:30PM Sun, September 10 Youth Church Resumes 11AM Worship Tue, September 12 Sun, September 17 Wed, September 20 Fri, September 22 Sun, September 24 Union s Food for Life Ministry Resumes Every Tuesday Annual Missions Day Pastor Williams Adult Bible Study Resumes ~ A Study in First Corinthians New Members Movie Night Showing Hidden Figures Based on a true story 23 rd Pastoral Anniversary 6:00PM Dinner 8AM & 11AM Worship 12Noon & 7PM 6:40PM Doors Open 8AM & 11AM Worship Sat, October 7 UBC Men s Fellowship Breakfast 9AM 11

12 SEPTEMBER Happy Birthday Wishes are sent to you from all of us here at Union Baptist Church. We pray that you will have a blessed special day and that God will continue to order your steps! Your UBC Family UBC Monthly Calendar events: Online at: & On the Narthex Welcome Table 12

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14 SERMON NOTES You may use this sheet to make personal notes. CDs of today s worship experience may be ordered in Office 1C after worship Date: Speaker Biblical Text: Title: Notes: 14

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: Address (if different) Phone (): 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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