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SUNDAY WORSHIP 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 PRAISE & WORSHIP SCRIPTURE Matthew 18:21-35 (NKJV) Today s scripture will be read aloud. Please stand and read from your Bible, the Sanctuary screen or page 4 PRAYER COVENANT RENEWAL (See the Sanctuary screen or 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 Battle Hymn of the Republic (lyrics on the Sanctuary screen and 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 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) PASTORAL REMARKS BENEDICTION 3
SCRIPTURE Matthew 18:21-35 (NKJV) The Parable of the Unforgiving Servant 21 Then Peter came to Him and said, Lord, how often shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? Up to seven times? 22 Jesus said to him, I do not say to you, up to seven times, but up to seventy times seven. 23 Therefore the kingdom of heaven is like a certain king who wanted to settle accounts with his servants. 24 And when he had begun to settle accounts, one was brought to him who owed him ten thousand talents. 25 But as he was not able to pay, his master commanded that he be sold, with his wife and children and all that he had, and that payment be made. 26 The servant therefore fell down before him, saying, Master, have patience with me, and I will pay you all. 27 Then the master of that servant was moved with compassion, released him, and forgave him the debt. 28 But that servant went out and found one of his fellow servants who owed him a hundred denarii; and he laid hands on him and took him by the throat, saying, Pay me what you owe! 29 So his fellow servant fell down at his feet and begged him, saying, Have patience with me, and I will pay you all. 30 And he would not, but went and threw him into prison till he should pay the debt. 31 So when his fellow servants saw what had been done, they were very grieved, and came and told their master all that had been done. 32 Then his master, after he had called him, said to him, You wicked servant! I forgave you all that debt because you begged me. 33 Should you not also have had compassion on your fellow servant, just as I had pity on you? 34 And his master was angry, and delivered him to the torturers until he should pay all that was due to him. 35 So My Heavenly Father also will do to you if each of you, from his heart, does not forgive his brother his trespasses. LEADER: This is the Word of God CONGREGATION: Thanks Be Unto God 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 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. 5
Battle Hymn of the Republic Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord, He is trampling out the vintage where the grapes of wrath are stored; He hath loosed the fateful lightning of His terrible swift sword His truth is marching on. Chorus Glory! glory, hallelujah! Glory! glory, hallelujah! Glory! glory, hallelujah! His truth is marching on. I have seen Him in the watch fires of a hundred circling camps, They have builded Him an altar in the evening dews and damps; I can read His righteous sentence by the dim and flaring lamps His day is marching on. He has sounded forth the trumpet that shall never sound retreat, He is sifting out the hearts of men before His judgment seat; O be swift, my soul, to answer Him! Be jubilant, my feet! Our God is marching on. In the beauty of the lilies Christ was born across the sea, With a glory in His bosom that transfigures you and me; As He died to make men holy, let us die to make men free, While God is marching on. 6
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 You owe the Lord $10 $1 $50 $5 $75 $7.50 $100 $10 Special Giving Above Tithe and Offering July 1 Education July 15 Vision 2023 July 8 Annual Ushers Day July 22 Foreign Missions 7
Flowers on the Altar are Placed to Honor God and. to celebrate the July 1 st seventeenth birthday of our grandson, Cole Akindele Fayemi. With great joy we re watching you grow and thanking God for you. Drs. Alfred and Ayodeji Fayemi to celebrate the July 1 st birthday of our daughter Dr. Bamidele F. Kammen. To God be the glory, We re proud of you. Alfred and Ayodeji Fayemi to celebrate my 75 th birthday on July 3 rd. Thanking God for all His blessings. I never would have made it without you, for You are there beside me. by Janice Kennedy-Seward 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 Charlie Crisp Richard Cummings Minister Franzette Day Deacon Edgar Ervin Reverend Dr. Charles Edgerton Richard Fields Martha Graves Maudin Howson Glenda Johnson Georgia Kyle Beleda Mebane Mary Morgan Emma Mountcastle Beatrice Newton Marvin Ragin Mary Roane Eleanor Sanders Jeanette Santiago Frances Welch Westchester Independent Living Martine Center Dumont Nursing White Plains Nursing Dumont Nursing The Grove Rehabilitation Center Briarcliff Manor Nursing & Rehab Center White Plains Nursing The Kensington *Please submit updates to the Church Office at 914.948.6439 9
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K E E P U P W I T H U B C ( C h e c k o u t t h e N a r t h e x T a b l e!! ) Wed, July 4 Union Baptist Church CLOSED Sun, July 8 Tues, July 10 Ushers Ministry Annual Sermon (Worship Center Sanctuary) Yoga at Union (Narthex) 3PM 8:30-10AM Fri, July 13 Missions Mobile Food Truck 12PM Sat, July 14 Mon, July 16 Sat, July 21 Sat, July 28 Aug 4-9, 2018 Sons Of Fairview - Men Who Cook (Union Baptist Church Front Lawn) Vacation Bible School (through Fri, July 20) Family Day (Rye Playland) New Members Discipleship Class (Deacon Grover Jones Sr. Fellowship Hall) UBC Family & Friends 6-Day Bermuda Cruise 1PM 6:45-8:45PM 12PM 10AM 13
SERMON NOTES You may use this sheet to make personal notes. 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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