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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 Acts 5: 1-11 (NKJV) Today s scripture will be read aloud. Please follow along in the Bible or see page 4. PRAYER COVENANT RENEWAL (See page 5) Read responsively by the members of Union Baptist Church as a reminder of our agreement to live together as a Christian Community. CONGREGATIONAL HYMN There Is Power In The Blood (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) OBSERVANCE OF THE LORD S SUPPER BENEDICTION Adult Sunday School Summer Quarter Lesson TOWARD A NEW CREATION ~ Unit III: Life on God s Terms July 24 Not Without Hope Romans 5:1-11 July 31 Raised to New Life Romans 6:1-4; 12-14; 20-23 August 7 Safe in God s Love Romans 8:28-39 August 14 Dependent on God s Mercy Romans 9:6-18 August 21 Grafted into the Promise Romans 11:11-24 August 28 Love Fulfills the Law Matthew 22:35-40; Romans 12:1-2; 13:8-10 3
SCRIPTURE Acts 5: 1-11 (NKJV) Lying to the Holy Spirit 5 But a certain man named Ananias, with Sapphira his wife, sold a possession. 2 And he kept back part of the proceeds, his wife also being aware of it, and brought a certain part and laid it at the apostles feet. 3 But Peter said, Ananias, why has Satan filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit and keep back part of the price of the land for yourself? 4 While it remained, was it not your own? And after it was sold, was it not in your own control? Why have you conceived this thing in your heart? You have not lied to men but to God. 5 Then Ananias, hearing these words, fell down and breathed his last. So great fear came upon all those who 6 heard these things. And the young men arose and wrapped him up, carried him out, and buried him. 7 Now it was about three hours later when his wife came in, 8 not knowing what had happened. And Peter answered her, Tell me whether you sold the land for so much? She said, Yes, for so much. 9 Then Peter said to her, How is it that you have agreed together to test the Spirit of the Lord? Look, the feet of those who have buried your husband are at the door, and they will carry you out. 10 Then immediately she fell down at his feet and breathed her last. And the young men came in and found her dead, and carrying her out, buried her by her husband. 11 So great fear came upon all the church and upon all who heard these things. 4
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
THERE IS POWER IN THE E BLOOD Would you be free from the burden of sin? There s pow r in the blood, pow r in the blood; Would you o er evil a victory win? There s wonderful pow r in the blood. Chorus There is pow r, pow r, wonder working pow r In the blood of the Lamb; There is pow r, pow r, wonder working pow r In the precious blood of the Lamb. Would you be free from your passion and pride? There s pow r in the blood, pow r in the blood; Come for a cleansing to Calvary s tide There s wonderful pow r in the blood. Would you be whiter, much whiter than snow? There s pow r in the blood, pow r in the blood; Sin stains are lost in its life-giving flow There s wonderful pow r in the blood. Would you do service for Jesus your King? There s pow r in the blood, pow r in the blood; Would you live daily His praises to sing? There s wonderful pow r in the blood. 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 August 21 Vision 2023 August 28 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. my husband, Robin Flowers, Sr. and father of Robin Jr., Jason and Alanna. By Grace Flowers to celebrate our awesome parent s 26 th wedding anniversary. We thank God for blessing us with our mom and dad. We love you! Brianna and Sierra Howcott in loving memory of my mother, Jeannette Keve. By Calvin, Janine and family 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). Carl Booker Thelma Booker Henry Bruen, Sr. Patricia A. Coleman Charlie Crisp O dell Curry Reverend Dr. Charles Edgerton Richard Fields Charlotte Gordon Martha Graves Mildred Hall Walter Kirton William Mairs Samuel Marable Geneva Marrow Beleda Mebane Jean Molina Emma Mountcastle Susie Newton Janie Pace Marvin Ragin Annie Range Mary Roane Eleanor Sanders Jeanette Santiago Gladys Stroud Estella Thomas Frances Welch Burke Rehabilitation Center Schnurmacher Nursing Schnurmacher Nursing Schnurmacher Nursing White Plains Nursing The Grove Rehabilitation Center United Hebrew White Plains Nursing The Grove Rehabilitation Center Schnurmacher Nursing The Kensington *Please submit updates to the Church Office at 914.948.6439 9
AUGUST 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: www.unionbaptistwp.org & On the Narthex Welcome Table 10
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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: Address (if different) Phone (): 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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