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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 40:1-8 (NKJV) Today s scripture will be read aloud. Please stand and read from your Bible, the Sanctuary screen or page 4 NEW TESTAMENT READING 1 Corinthians 11:17-26 (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 Glory to His Name (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 40:1-8 (NKJV) 1 I waited patiently for the Lord; And He inclined to me, And heard my cry. 2 He also brought me up out of a horrible pit, Out of the miry clay, And set my feet upon a rock, And established my steps. 3 He has put a new song in my mouth Praise to our God; Many will see it and fear, And will trust in the Lord. 4 Blessed is that man who makes the Lord his trust, And does not respect the proud, nor such as turn aside to lies. 5 Many, O Lord my God, are Your wonderful works Which You have done; And Your thoughts toward us Cannot be recounted to You in order; If I would declare and speak of them, They are more than can be numbered. 6 Sacrifice and offering You did not desire; My ears You have opened. Burnt offering and sin offering You did not require. LEADER: This is the Word of God CONGREGATION: Thanks Be Unto God 4
NEW TESTAMENT READING 1 Corinthians 11:17-26 (NKJV) 17 Now in giving these instructions I do not praise you, since you come together not for the better but for the worse. 18 For first of all, when you come together as a church, I hear that there are divisions among you, and in part I believe it. 19 For there must also be factions among you, that those who are approved may be recognized among you. 20 Therefore when you come together in one place, it is not to eat the Lord s Supper. 21 For in eating, each one takes his own supper ahead of others; and one is hungry and another is drunk. 22 What! Do you not have houses to eat and drink in? Or do you despise the church of God and shame those who have nothing? What shall I say to you? Shall I praise you in this? I do not praise you. 23 For I received from the Lord that which I also delivered to you: that the Lord Jesus on the same night in which He was betrayed took bread; 24 and when He had given thanks, He broke it and said, Take, eat; this is My body which is broken for you; do this in remembrance of Me. 25 In the same manner He also took the cup after supper, saying, This cup is the new covenant in My blood. This do, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of Me. 26 For as often as you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord s death till He comes. 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
Glory to His Name Down at the cross where my Savior died, Down where for cleansing from sin I cried, There to my heart was the blood applied Glory to His name. Chorus: Glory to His name Glory to His name There to my heart was the blood applied Glory to His name. I am so wondrously saved from sin, Jesus so sweetly abides within; There at the cross where He took me in Glory to His name. O precious fountain that saves from sin, I am so glad I have entered in; There Jesus saves me and keeps me clean Glory to His name. Come to this fountain so rich and sweet, Cast thy poor soul at the Savior s feet; Plunge in today, and be made complete Glory to His name. 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 March 3- Education March 17 - Vision 2023 March 17 - Deacon, Deaconess & Trustee Day March 24-Foreign Missions 8 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. to celebrate the birthday of our mother, Deborah Peart. by her children Kevin and Denise Peart in loving memory of our brothers, William E. Cox, Jessie and Wayne A. Campbell. We miss you. by Patricia Adams and Family 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 Deaconess Marie Chambers Charlie Crisp Richard Cummings Deaconess Mrytle Dawson 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 Westchester Medical Westchester Independent Living Martine Center Dumont Nursing White Plains Nursing The Grove Rehabilitation Center White Plains Nursing 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 Barbara Keys Rebecca Kemp Georgia Kyle Linda Lee Beleda Mebane William Montague Richard Nichols Zachariah Parker Marvin Ragin Melvin Rivers Mary Roane Deacon Hannabee Robinson Gerrard Salmon Eleanor Sanders Reverend Daphne Swinton & Family Frances Welch *Please submit updates to the Church Office at 914.948.6439 11
Tues, Mar 5 Tues, Mar 5 Wed, Mar 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!! ) Lent 2019 March 6- April 20 Missions- Food for Life (Deacon Grover Jones, Sr. Fellowship Hall) work Hub (Narthex, Lower Level Elevator Lobby) Prayer Every Wednesday (Worship Center Sanctuary) 6PM 6:30PM 11:30AM & 6:30PM Thurs, Mar 7 King s Men Rehearsal (Reverend Louis W. Hughes Chapel) 7-8PM Fri, Mar 8 Missions - Mobile Food Truck 12PM Sat, Mar 9 Sun, Mar 10 Sun, Mar 10 Sat, Mar 16 Thurs, Mar 14 dfree Ministry Workshop (Deacon Grover Jones, Sr. Fellowship Hall) I Am a Church Member Class (Worship Center Computer Room) F.L.Y. Life Young Adult Bible Chat (Annex) G.O.O.D. For Girls Career Fair & Expo (Pace University: Pleasantville Campus) Missions- Knitting Circle (Lower Level Elevator Lobby) 10AM- 12PM 9:50-10:50AM 10-10:45AM 10AM- 3PM 5-7PM Sun, Mar 17 Deacon, Deaconess & Trustee Day Sat, Mar 30 Stephen Ministers Training Series (Stephen Ministry Trainees Only ) 9AM- 3:30PM 12
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