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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 Matthew 11: 1-11 (NKJV) Today s scripture will be read aloud. Please stand and follow along in your Bible or see page 4. PRAYER RESPONSIVE READING Psalm 37:1-8 (NKJV) (see page 5) CONGREGATIONAL HYMN Look and Live (lyrics on page 6) FELLOWSHIP WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS PASTORAL PRAYER 2
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 All things come of Thee, O Lord And of Thine own have we given Thee 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: 28-30 (NKJV) BENEDICTION Adult Sunday School Spring Quarter Lesson THE LOVE OF GOD Unit I: The Nature of God s Love March 5 The Source of All Love 1 John 4: 7-19 March 12 God s Overflowing Love Ephesians 2: 1-10 March 19 Manifesting God s Love John 15: 1-17 March 26 God s Merciful Love Joel 2: 12-13, 18-19, 28-32 3
SCRIPTURE Matthew 11: 1-11 (NKJV) John the Baptist Sends Messengers to Jesus 11 Now it came to pass, when Jesus finished commanding His twelve disciples, that He departed from there to teach and to preach in their cities. 2 And when John had heard in prison about the works of Christ, he sent two of [a] his disciples 3 and said to Him, Are You the Coming One, or do we look for another? 4 Jesus answered and said to them, Go and tell John the things which you hear and see: 5 The blind see and the lame walk; the lepers are cleansed and the deaf hear; the dead are raised up and the poor have the gospel preached to them. 6 And blessed is he who is not offended because of Me. 7 As they departed, Jesus began to say to the multitudes concerning John: What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken by the wind? 8 But what did you go out to see? A man clothed in soft garments? Indeed, those who wear soft clothing are in kings houses. 9 But what did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I say to you, and more than a prophet. 10 For this is he of whom it is written: Behold, I send My messenger before Your face, Who will prepare Your way before You. [b] 11 Assuredly, I say to you, among those born of women there has not risen one greater than John the Baptist; but he who is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he. LEADER: This is the Word of God CONGREGATION: Thanks Be Unto God 4
RESPONSIVE READING Psalm 34: 1-8 (NKJV) LEADER: Do not fret because of evildoers, Nor be envious of the workers of iniquity. For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, And wither as the green herb. CONG: Trust in the Lord, and do good; Dwell in the land, and feed on His faithfulness. Delight yourself also in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart. LEADER: Commit your way to the Lord, Trust also in Him, And He shall bring it to pass. He shall bring forth your righteousness as the light, And your justice as the noonday. ALL: Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for Him; Do not fret because of him who prospers in his way, Because of the man who brings wicked schemes to pass. Cease from anger, and forsake wrath; Do not fret it only causes harm. 5
LOOK AND LIVE I ve a message from the Lord, Hallelujah! A message, oh, my friends for you; It s recorded in His word, Hallelujah, Jesus said it and I know tis true. Chorus: Look and live, Look, look and live My brother, live; look, look and live, Look to Jesus now and live; It s recorded in His word, Hallelujah, And it s only that you look and live. Jesus told me in His word, Hallelujah! His blood would cleanse a sin-sick soul; I believe in His word, Hallelujah, I m a witness for He made me whole. Jesus gave to us the key, Hallelujah! In the garden of Gethsemane; If you tell Him on your knees, Hallelujah, He will hear you and will give you ease. 6
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. Special Giving Above Tithe and Offering March 5 Education March 12 Vision 2023 March 19 Deacon, Deaconess & Trustee Day March 26 Foreign Missions 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 7
Flowers on the Altar are Placed to Honor God and. to celebrate the birthday of our husband, father and grandfather, Deacon Nathan Dolman. You are a blessing, an inspiration and truly loved. Love, Joan, Darryl, Sylvia and Aniyah to wish my grandparents, Sam and Mildred Hall, a happy 73 rd anniversary. To God be the glory. By your loving granddaughter Tamicka to celebrate of our wonderful supermom, Tamicka Hall. We love you mommy. By all your kids to celebrate the birthday of my granddaughter and niece, Tamicka Timi Hall. We thank God for the gift of you! By Daddy Sam, Mom Mildred and Auntie Kia in loving memory of Deacon Grover Jones, Sr. By Corrine Harris to celebrate the 11th anniversary of my daughter and son-in-law, Melanie and Troy Johnson. By Janice Nichols 8
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- This Month @ Union - TODAY thru Sunday, March 26 th In acknowledgment of March being Women s History Month, The Domestic Violence Ministry of Union Baptist Church is collecting used phones that Verizon refurbishes and provides to victims at no cost. You can help us make a difference by dropping your old phone(s) in the HopeLine boxes in the Worship Center Narthex. 11
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Purchase tickets in narthex after 8am and 11am Worship. No tickets sold at the door on April 8 th. Makes checks payable to 3GCDC. 13
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
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 E-mail address: Preferred method of contact (check one): Mail Phone Email 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): 1. 3. 2. 4. 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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