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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 1 Kings 17:8-16 (NKJV) Today s scripture will be read aloud. Please stand and read from your Bible, the Sanctuary screen or page 4 NEW TESTAMENT READING Matthew 14:14-21 (NKJV) Today s scripture will be read aloud. Please stand and read from your Bible, the Sanctuary screen or page 5 COVENANT RENEWAL (See the Sanctuary screen or page 6) Read responsively by the members of Union Baptist Church as a reminder of our agreement to live together as a Christian Community. CONGREGATIONAL HYMN Thanksgiving Hymn (lyrics on the Sanctuary screen and page 7) 2
PASTORAL REMARKS & WELCOME COMMUNITY PRAYER & FELLOWSHIP 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 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: 28-30 (NKJV) OBSERVANCE OF THE LORD S SUPPER 3
OLD TESTAMENT READING 1 Kings 17:8-16 (NKJV) Elijah and the Widow 8 Then the word of the Lord came to him, saying, 9 Arise, go to Zarephath, which belongs to Sidon, and dwell there. See, I have commanded a widow there to provide for you. 10 So he arose and went to Zarephath. And when he came to the gate of the city, indeed a widow was there gathering sticks. And he called to her and said, Please bring me a little water in a cup, that I may drink. 11 And as she was going to get it, he called to her and said, Please bring me a morsel of bread in your hand. 12 So she said, As the Lord your God lives, I do not have bread, only a handful of flour in a bin, and a little oil in a jar; and see, I am gathering a couple of sticks that I may go in and prepare it for myself and my son, that we may eat it, and die. 13 And Elijah said to her, Do not fear; go and do as you have said, but make me a small cake from it first, and bring it to me; and afterward make some for yourself and your son. 14 For thus says the Lord God of Israel: The bin of flour shall not be used up, nor shall the jar of oil run dry, until the day the Lord sends rain on the earth. 15 So she went away and did according to the word of Elijah; and she and he and her household ate for many days. 16 The bin of flour was not used up, nor did the jar of oil run dry, according to the word of the Lord which He spoke by Elijah. LEADER: This is the Word of God CONGREGATION: Thanks Be Unto God 4
NEW TESTAMENT READING Matthew 14:14-21 (NKJV) Feeding the Five Thousand 14 And when Jesus went out He saw a great multitude; and He was moved with compassion for them, and healed their sick. 15 When it was evening, His disciples came to Him, saying, This is a deserted place, and the hour is already late. Send the multitudes away, that they may go into the villages and buy themselves food. 16 But Jesus said to them, They do not need to go away. You give them something to eat. 17 And they said to Him, We have here only five loaves and two fish. 18 He said, Bring them here to Me. 19 Then He commanded the multitudes to sit down on the grass. And He took the five loaves and the two fish, and looking up to heaven, He blessed and broke and gave the loaves to the disciples; and the disciples gave to the multitudes. 20 So they all ate and were filled, and they took up twelve baskets full of the fragments that remained. 21 Now those who had eaten were about five thousand men, besides women and children. LEADER: This is the Word of God CONGREGATION: Thanks Be Unto God 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 renew 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. 6
Thanksgiving Hymn Jehovah the Lord, our Savior and King, Glad praises to Thee we ever shall sing; We come to Thine altar, the place of retreat, Where we shall find peace at Thine own mercy seat. Thanksgiving we bring in our songs to Thee, For bounties of earth, for fruit of the tree, For glorious fountains of water so pure, For temples of worship all time to endure. Abundant the yield of ripe fruited grain, From forest and field, from valley and plain; The verdant green pastures, so useful to man, Are tokens of blessings in Thy wondrous plan. O Jesus our Lord, Thou ruler of all, Thou art ever true, whatever the call; Be Thou defender in all time of stress, And help us live daily in true thankfulness. Amen. 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. If you earn You owe the Lord $10 $1 $50 $5 $75 $7.50 $100 $10 Special Giving Above Tithe and Offering Nov. 4 - Education Nov. 18- Vision 2023 Nov. 11 - Annual Women s Day Nov. 25 - Foreign Missions 8
Flowers on the Altar are Placed to Honor God and. to celebrate my birthday today and that of my greatest blessing, and the best present ever, my mother Joyce C. Brown on November 9th. All my love Holly Brown to celebrate the life of Alice Coakley, our beloved aunt. by Brenda, Barbara, Nicole and Brandon in loving memory of my parents, Lloyd and Jeanne Collins by Sharon Joy to celebrate the memory of Jerry Franklin Jr., our loving husband and dad on what would have been his 52nd birthday. by Aronda and Vanessa in loving memory of our cherished son and brother, Deacon Jerry Franklin Jr., who would have celebrated his 52nd birthday, on November 2nd. We thank God for blessing our lives with you: our gentle giant. Love mom Carrie, sister Darlene, and brother Kevin to celebrate the birthday of First Lady Sister Dorothy Williams, on November 1 st, and our granddaughter Candacee Williams on November 6th. May the Lord continue to bless both of you and cover you with His blessing. by Drs. Alfred and Ayodeji Fayemi 9
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) Deacon Alfred Carver Charlie Crisp Richard Cummings Minister Franzette Day Reverend Dr. Charles Edgerton Richard Fields Martha Graves Maudin Howson Glenda Johnson Georgia Kyle Beleda Mebane Emma Mountcastle Beatrice Newton Marvin Ragin Mary Roane Eleanor Sanders Jeanette Santiago Frances Welch Home Home Home Westchester Independent Living Martine Center Home Home Home Dumont Nursing Home Home White Plains Nursing Home The Grove Rehabilitation Center Home Briarcliff Manor Nursing & Rehab Home White Plains Nursing Home Home The Kensington *Please submit updates to the Church Office at 914.948.6439 10
PASTOR S PRAYER LIST Is there any sick among you? He should call the elders of the church to pray over him. Alyce Archer James Archer Thelma Booker Ben Boykin Deacon Charles Carson Shirley Carter Deacon Alfred Carver Charlie Crisp Richard Cummings Reverend Charles Edgerton Richard Fields Elnora Whitfield Golden Allen Gorley Stacey Hairston Trustee Frances Herring Cleveland Holt Barbara Keys Georgia Kyle Linda Lee Beleda Mebane William Montague Richard Nichols Zachariah Parker Marvin Ragin Mary Roane Gerrard Salmon Eleanor Sanders Frances Welch *Please submit updates to the Church Office at 914.948.6439 11
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Tues, Nov 6 Tues, Nov 6 Wed, Nov 7 Wed, Nov 7 Wed, Nov 7 K E E P I N G U P W I T H U B C ( C h e c k o u t t h e N a r t h e x T a b l e!! ) Food for Life (Deacon Grover Jones, Sr. Fellowship Hall) Homework Hub (Annex) Prayer Every Wednesday (Worship Center Sanctuary) Men s Bible Study (Deacon Grover Jones, Sr. Fellowship Hall) Women's Bible Study (Worship Center Sanctuary) 6PM 6:30-8:30PM 11:30AM & 6:30PM 7PM 7PM Thurs, Nov 8 Missions: Knitting Circle (Lower Level Elevator Lobby) 5-7PM Fri, Nov 9 Missions Mobile Food Truck 12:30PM Fri, Nov 9 Sat, Nov 10 GOOD for Girls Gala (Glen Island Harbor Club) WINGS 4 th Annual One Day Conference 7PM 9AM- 4PM Sun, Nov 11 Annual Women s Day Fri. Nov 16 Sun, Nov 18 Sat, Dec 1 New Members Movie Night (Deacon Grover Jones, Sr. Fellowship Hall) Blood Pressure Monitoring New Members Discipleship Class (Deacon Grover Jones, Sr. Fellowship Hall) 7PM 1:15-2:15PM 10AM- 1:00PM 17
SERMON NOTES You may use this sheet to make personal notes. Date: Speaker Biblical Text: Title: Notes: 18
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