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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 Psalm 4:1-8 (NKJV) Today s scripture will be read aloud. Please stand and read from your Bible, the Sanctuary screen or page 4 NEW TESTAMENT READING John 2:1-11 (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 Lift Every Voice and Sing (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 Psalms 4:1-8 (NKJV) 1 Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness! You have relieved me in my distress; Have mercy on me, and hear my prayer. 2 How long, O you sons of men, Will you turn my glory to shame? How long will you love worthlessness And seek falsehood? Selah 3 But know that the Lord has set apart for Himself him who is godly; The Lord will hear when I call to Him. 4 Be angry, and do not sin. Meditate within your heart on your bed, and be still. Selah 5 Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, And put your trust in the Lord. 6 There are many who say, Who will show us any good? Lord, lift up the light of Your countenance upon us. 7 You have put gladness in my heart, More than in the season that their grain and wine increased. 8 I will both lie down in peace, and sleep; For You alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety. LEADER: This is the Word of God CONGREGATION: Thanks Be Unto God 4
NEW TESTAMENT READING John 2:1-11 (NKJV) 1 On the third day there was a wedding in Cana of Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there. 2 Now both Jesus and His disciples were invited to the wedding. 3 And when they ran out of wine, the mother of Jesus said to Him, They have no wine. 4 Jesus said to her, Woman, what does your concern have to do with Me? My hour has not yet come. 5 His mother said to the servants, Whatever He says to you, do it. 6 Now there were set there six waterpots of stone, according to the manner of purification of the Jews, containing twenty or thirty gallons apiece. 7 Jesus said to them, Fill the waterpots with water. And they filled them up to the brim. 8 And He said to them, Draw some out now, and take it to the master of the feast. And they took it. 9 When the master of the feast had tasted the water that was made wine, and did not know where it came from (but the servants who had drawn the water knew), the master of the feast called the bridegroom. 10 And he said to him, Every man at the beginning sets out the good wine, and when the guests have well drunk, then the inferior. You have kept the good wine until now! 11 This beginning of signs Jesus did in Cana of Galilee, and manifested His glory; and His disciples believed in Him. 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
Lift Every Voice and Sing Lift every voice and sing, till earth and heaven ring Ring with the harmonies of Liberty Let our rejoicing rise, high as the list ning skies Let it resound loud as the rolling sea Sing a song full of the faith that the dark past has taught us Sing a song full of the hope that the present has brought us Facing the rising sun of a new day begun Let us march on till victory is won. Stony the road we trod, bitter the chast ning rod Felt in the days when hope unborn had died Yet with a steady beat, have not our weary feet Come to the place for which our Fathers sighed We have come over a way that with tears has been watered We have come, treading our path thro the blood of the slaughtered Out from the gloomy past, till now we stand at last Where the white gleam of our bright star is cast. God of our weary years, God of our silent tears Thou who hast brought us thus far on the way Thou who hast by thy might, led us into the light Keep us forever in the path, we pray Lest our feet stray from the places, our God, where we met thee Lest our hearts, drunk with the wine of the world, we forget thee Shadowed beneath Thy hand, may we forever stand True to our God, true to our native land 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. February 10- Vision 2023 February 17 - Installation of Officers February 24-Foreign Missions 8 If you earn You owe the Lord $10 $1 $50 $5 $75 $7.50 $100 $10 Special Giving Above Tithe and Offering
Flowers on the Altar are Placed to Honor God and. in loving memory of our husband and father, Estee. by Olinthia Small and Children to celebrate the birthday of our son and brother, Micah Swinton. by mommy and big sister 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) Thelma Booker Deacon Alfred Carver Charlie Crisp Richard Cummings Minister Franzette Day Reverend Dr. Charles Edgerton Richard Fields Martha Graves Maudin Howson Glenda Johnson Rebecca Kemp Georgia Kyle Beleda Mebane Emma Mountcastle Beatrice Newton Mary Roane Eleanor Sanders Jeanette Santiago Frances Welch White Plains Hospital Home Home Home Westchester Independent Living Martine Center Home Home Home Dumont Nursing Home White Plains Hospital Home White Plains Nursing Home The Grove Rehabilitation Center Home 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 Yvonne Bailey Thelma Booker Deacon Charles Carson Shirley Carter Deacon Alfred Carver Charlie Crisp Richard Cummings Joan Dolman Reverend Charles Edgerton Richard Fields Elnora Whitfield Golden Allen Gorley Stacey Hairston Trustee Frances Herring Cleveland Holt Melanie Johnson Barbara Keys Georgia Kyle Linda Lee Beleda Mebane William Montague Richard Nichols Zachariah Parker Marvin Ragin Mary Roane Deacon Hannabee Robinson Gerrard Salmon Eleanor Sanders Frances Welch *Please submit updates to the Church Office at 914.948.6439 11
When we celebrate Black History Month, we recognize, honor and acknowledge the contributions and achievements of those who went before us. (Aug 01, 1941 - Apr 03, 1996) Ron Brown, born in Washington, D.C., and raised in Harlem, New York. He was a member of the African-American social and philanthropic organization, Jack and Jill of America. As a child, he appeared in an advertisement for Pepsi-Cola, one of the first to be targeted specifically towards the African-American community. He attended Middlebury College and became the first African-American member of the Sigma Phi Epsilon collegiate fraternity. As a result, the national charter of SPE at Middlebury was rescinded and the fraternity became a local chapter known as Sigma Epsilon. After graduating college, Brown joined the United States Army in 1962 and served in South Korea and Europe. He was discharged in 1967 and joined the National Urban League, a leading economic equality group in the United States. In 1976, Brown was promoted to Deputy Executive Director for Programs and Governmental Affairs of the National Urban League. However, he resigned in 1979 to work as a deputy campaign manager for Senator Edward M. Kennedy, who sought the Democratic Party's presidential nomination. He was later appointed by President Clinton to the position of Secretary of Commerce in 1993. He was killed, along with 34 others, in a 1996 plane crash in Croatia. 12
Tues, Feb 5 Tues, Feb 5 Wed, Feb 6 K E E P I N G U P W I T H U B C ( F l i e r s a r e o n t h e N a r t h e x T a b l e!! ) Missions- Food for Life (Deacon Grover Jones, Sr. Fellowship Hall) Homework Hub (Narthex, Lower Level Elevator Lobby) Prayer Every Wednesday (Worship Center Sanctuary) 6PM 6:30PM 11:30AM & 6:30PM Fri, Feb 8 Missions Mobile Food Truck 12PM Sat, Feb 9 Sun, Feb 10 Thurs, Feb 14 Sat, Feb 16 2019 Annual Business Meeting (UBC Members Only) F.L.Y. Life Young Adult Bible Chat (Worship Center Computer Room) Missions- Knitting Circle (Lower Level Elevator Lobby) Stephen Ministers Training Series (Stephen Ministry Trainees Only ) 10AM 10-10:45PM 5-7PM 1-3:30PM Sun, Feb 17 Sat, Feb 23 Sat, Feb 23 Sat, Feb 23 Sun, Feb 24 Installation of Officers New Members Discipleship Class Black History Month Program (Deacon Grover Jones, Sr. Fellowship Hall) Black History Month Game Night (Worship Center Computer Room) I Am a Church Member Class (Worship Center Computer Room) 10AM- 1PM 2-5PM 5-7PM 9:50-1050AM 13
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THE MISSIONS MINISTRY NEEDS YOU!!! FOOD AND TOILETRY DRIVE Sponsored by The Food for Life Ministry REQUESTED ITEMS Canned Vegetables Canned/Dried Beans Canned/packaged soup Rice Pasta Pasta Sauces Canned Meat Canned Fish Boxed Cereal Sugar Flour Salt Black Pepper Toilet Tissue Shampoo Toothpaste Deodorant Soap Please drop UNEXPIRED items in the box in the Narthex on Sunday February 3, 10 and 17 All donations will be distributed to families in need and to senior, sick and shut-in members of UBC and the community. For further information, please email Claudia Bibb at: foodservice@unionbaptistwp.org or call the church office at 914-948-6439 THE S.O.S. (Serving our Seniors, Sick and Shut-in) MINISTRY NEEDS YOU TOO! If you have a heart for Seniors, Sick and/or Shut-in members of UBC and the community and are interested in enriching their lives by helping to supply their basic needs and providing calls, visits and/or services, this is the ministry for you!!! Join us on Tuesday, February 19 at 7:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall WE NEED YOUR MIND, HANDS, AND HEART 17
SERMON NOTES You may use this sheet to make personal notes. Date: Speaker Biblical Text: Title: Notes: 18
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: 19
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