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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 Luke 24:13-34 (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 Because He Lives (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 Spring Quarter Lesson the gift of faith Unit II: Restorative Faith April 3 Healing Faith Luke 7:1-10 April 10 Saving Faith Luke 7:36-50 April 17 Spiritual Deliverance Luke 8:26-36 April 24 Reconciling Faith Luke 15:11-24 3
SCRIPTURE Luke 24:13-34(NKJV) The Road to Emmaus 13 Now behold, two of them were traveling that same day to a village called Emmaus, which was seven miles [a] from Jerusalem. 14 And they talked together of all these things which had happened. 15 So it was, while they conversed and reasoned, that Jesus Himself drew near and went with them. 16 But their eyes were restrained, so that they did not know Him. 17 And He said to them, What kind of conversation is this that you have with one another as you walk and are sad? [b] 18 Then the one whose name was Cleopas answered and said to Him, Are You the only stranger in Jerusalem, and have You not known the things which happened there in these days? 19 And He said to them, What things? So they said to Him, The things concerning Jesus of Nazareth, who was a Prophet mighty in deed and word before God and all the people, 20 and how the chief priests and our rulers delivered Him to be condemned to death, and crucified Him. 21 But we were hoping that it was He who was going to redeem Israel. Indeed, besides all this, today is the third day since these things happened. 22 Yes, and certain women of our company, who arrived at the tomb early, astonished us. 23 When they did not find His body, they came saying that they had also seen a vision of angels who said He was alive. 24 And certain of those who were with us went to the tomb and found it just as the women had said; but Him they did not see. 25 Then He said to them, O foolish ones, and slow of heart to believe in all that the prophets have spoken! 26 Ought not the Christ to have suffered these things and to enter into His glory? 27 And beginning at Moses and all the Prophets, He expounded to them in all the Scriptures the things concerning Himself. The Disciples Eyes Opened 28 Then they drew near to the village where they were going, and He indicated that He would have gone farther. 29 But they constrained Him, saying, Abide with us, for it is toward evening, and the day is far spent. And He went in to stay with them. 30 Now it came to pass, as He sat at the table with them, that He took bread, blessed and broke it, and gave it to them. 31 Then their eyes were opened and they knew Him; and He vanished from their sight. 32 And they said to one another, Did not our heart burn within us while He talked with us on the road, and while He opened the Scriptures to us? 33 So they rose up that very hour and returned to Jerusalem, and found the eleven and those who were with them gathered together, 34 saying, The Lord is risen indeed, and has appeared to Simon! 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
BECAUSE HE LIVES God sent His Son, they called Him Jesus; He came to love, heal, and forgive; He lived and died to buy my pardon. An empty grave is there to prove my Savior lives. Refrain: Because He lives I can face tomorrow; Because He lives all fear is gone; Because I know He holds the future, And life is worth the living just because He lives. How sweet to hold a new-born baby, And feel the pride and joy he gives; But greater still the calm assurance, This child can face uncertain days because He lives. And then one day I ll cross the river, I ll fight life s final war with pain; And then as death gives way to victory, I ll see the lights of glory and I ll know He lives. 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 April 17 Vision 2023 April 24 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 my grandson, Theron Banks. By Patricia A. Coleman to celebrate the birthday of Vanessa Simone Franklin. Our greatest joy and our sweetest member. By Mommy, Daddy, Grandma, Grandpa and Family to celebrate the 8th birthday of my precious granddaughter, Vanessa Simone Franklin. With love, Grandma Carrie in loving memory of our mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Elizabeth D. Young. By The Young, Nichols and Johnson Family to celebrate the 13 th birthday of our beautiful daughter and granddaughter, Jalyn Avellez. We love you! Love, Mom, Nana and Granddaddy in celebration of my 75th birthday. I thank God for His grace and mercy. By Carolyn Wilson 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). Henry Bruen, Sr. Charlie Crisp O dell Curry Reverend Charles Edgerton Richard Fields Charlotte Gordon Martha Graves Mildred Hall Walter Kirton William Mairs Samuel Marable Geneva Marrow Medas Marrow Beleda Mebane Jean Molina Emma Mountcastle Susie Newton Janie Pace Marvin Ragin Annie Range Mary Roane Eleanor Sanders Jeanette Santiago Rose Shamery Gladys Stroud Estella Thomas Frances Welch Bristol Senior Living Center Schnurmacher Nursing Schnurmacher Nursing Schnurmacher Nursing The Grove Rehabilitation Center Brandywine United Hebrew White Plains Nursing The Grove Rehabilitation Center Schnurmacher Nursing *Please submit updates to the Church Office at 914.948.6439 9
UBC Monthly Calendar events: Online at: www.unionbaptistwp.org & On the Narthex Welcome Table APRIL 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 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: 21
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: 22
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: 23
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