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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 1:4-11 (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 “Praise Him, Praise Him” (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 III: Fullness of Faith May 1

Increasing Faith

Luke 17: 1-10

May 8

Grateful Faith

Luke 17:1 1-19

May 15

Humble Faith

Luke 18: 9-14

May 22

Childlike Faith

Luke 18: 15-27; Mark 10: 16

May 29

Joyous Faith

Luke 19: 1-10 3

SCRIPTURE Acts 1:4-11 (NKJV)

The Holy Spirit Promised 4

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commanded them not to depart from Jerusalem, but to wait for the Promise of the Father, “which,” He said, “you have heard from Me; 5 for John truly baptized with water, but you shall be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days from now.”

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Therefore, when they had come

together, they asked Him, saying, “Lord, will You at this time restore the kingdom to Israel?” 7 And He said to them, “It is not for you to know times or seasons which the Father has put in His own authority. 8 But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me[a]in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.”

Jesus Ascends to Heaven 9

Now when He had spoken these things, while they

watched, He was taken up, and a cloud received Him out of their sight.

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And while they looked steadfastly toward

heaven as He went up, behold, two men stood by them in white apparel,

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who also said, “Men of Galilee, why do

you stand gazing up into heaven? This same Jesus, who was taken up from you into heaven, will so come in like manner as you saw Him go into heaven.” 4

CHURCH COVENANT LEADER:

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.

CONG:

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.

LEADER:

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.

CONG:

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.

LEADER:

To walk circumspectly in the world; to be just in our dealings, faithful in our service.

CONG:

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;

LEADER:

To be slow to take offense, but always ready for reconciliation, being mindful of the rules of the Savior to secure it without delay.

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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

PRAISE HIM, PRAISE HIM HIM 1. Praise Him! praise Him! Jesus, our blessed Redeemer! Sing O earth—His wonderful love proclaim! Hail Him! hail Him! Highest archangels in glory, Strength and honor give to His holy name! Like a shepherd Jesus will guard His children - In His arms He carries them all day long: Refrain: Praise Him! praise Him! tell of His excellent greatness! Praise Him! praise Him! ever in joyful song! 2. Praise Him! praise Him! Jesus, our blessed Redeemer! For our sins He suffered and bled and died; He our Rock, our hope of eternal salvation, Hail Him! hail Him! Jesus the Crucified. Sound His praises—Jesus who bore our sorrows - Love un-bound-ed wonderful, deep and strong:

3. Praise Him! praise Him! Jesus, our blessed Redeemer! heav’nly portals loud with ho-san-nas ring! Jesus, Savior, reign-eth for ever and ever, Crown Him! crown Him! Prophet and Priest and King! Christ is coming, over the world victorious Pow’r and glory unto the Lord belong:

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“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.

If you earn

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Special Giving Above Tithe and Offering May 1 Education May 8 Vision 2023 May 15 102nd Anniversary May 22 Foreign Missions

MAY 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 7

Flowers on the Altar are Placed to Honor God and…. to celebrate the birthday of our daughter and sister, Tammie Edwards on May 10th. By Mom, Robert Edwards Jr. and Sarita Reese to celebrate the birthday of our loving mother and grandmother, Mrs. Mae Perez. May God continue to bless you. By your children and grandkids with lots of love

UBC Monthly Calendar events: Online at: www.unionbaptistwp.org & On the Narthex Welcome Table

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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

White Plains Nursing Home Home Home Schnurmacher Nursing Home Home Home Home Home Schnurmacher Nursing Home Home Schnurmacher Nursing Home Home Home White Plains Nursing Home Home The Grove Rehabilitation Center Home Home Brandywine United Hebrew Home Home White Plains Nursing Home Home Home The Grove Rehabilitation Center Schnurmacher Nursing Home Home

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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

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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

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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 ____

Service you expect to attend: 8:00 a.m. ____ How are you joining Union Baptist Church?

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11:00 a.m. ____ Check One

____ Candidate for Baptism (Never been baptized) ____ 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. _______________________________________

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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: _________________ __

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