there is power in the blood

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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 5: 1-11 (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 “There Is Power In The Blood” (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 Summer Quarter Lesson TOWARD A NEW CREATION ~ Unit III: Life on God’s Terms July 24

Not Without Hope

Romans 5:1-11

July 31

Raised to New Life

Romans 6:1-4; 12-14; 20-23

August 7

Safe in God’s Love

Romans 8:28-39

August 14 Dependent on God’s Mercy Romans 9:6-18 August 21 Grafted into the Promise

Romans 11:11-24

August 28 Love Fulfills the Law

Matthew 22:35-40; Romans 12:1-2; 13:8-10

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SCRIPTURE Acts 5: 1-11 (NKJV)

Lying to the Holy Spirit 5 But a certain man named Ananias, with Sapphira his wife, sold a possession. 2 And he kept back part of the proceeds, his wife also being aware of it, and brought a certain part and laid it at the apostles’ feet. 3 But Peter said, “Ananias, why has Satan filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit and keep back part of the price of the land for yourself? 4 While it remained, was it not your own? And after it was sold, was it not in your own control? Why have you conceived this thing in your heart? You have not lied to men but to God.” 5

Then Ananias, hearing these words, fell down and breathed his last. So great fear came upon all those who heard these things. 6 And the young men arose and wrapped him up, carried him out, and buried him. 7

Now it was about three hours later when his wife came in, not knowing what had happened. 8 And Peter answered her, “Tell me whether you sold the land for so much?” She said, “Yes, for so much.” 9

Then Peter said to her, “How is it that you have agreed together to test the Spirit of the Lord? Look, the feet of those who have buried your husband are at the door, and they will carry you out.” 10 Then immediately she fell down at his feet and breathed her last. And the young men came in and found her dead, and carrying her out, buried her by her husband. 11 So great fear came upon all the church and upon all who heard these things. 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.

ALL:

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

THERE IS POWER IN THE THE BLOOD Would you be free from the burden of sin? There’s pow’r in the blood, pow’r in the blood; Would you o’er evil a victory win? There’s wonderful pow’r in the blood. Chorus There is pow’r, pow’r, wonder working pow’r In the blood of the Lamb; There is pow’r, pow’r, wonder working pow’r In the precious blood of the Lamb. Would you be free from your passion and pride? There’s pow’r in the blood, pow’r in the blood; Come for a cleansing to Calvary’s tide— There’s wonderful pow’r in the blood. Would you be whiter, much whiter than snow? There’s pow’r in the blood, pow’r in the blood; Sin stains are lost in its life-giving flow— There’s wonderful pow’r in the blood. Would you do service for Jesus your King? There’s pow’r in the blood, pow’r in the blood; Would you live daily His praises to sing? There’s wonderful pow’r in the blood. 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.

If you earn

You owe the Lord

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Special Giving Above Tithe and Offering August 21 August 28

Vision 2023 Foreign Missions

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Flowers on the Altar are Placed to Honor God and…. my husband, Robin Flowers, Sr. and father of Robin Jr., Jason and Alanna. By Grace Flowers to celebrate our awesome parent’s 26th wedding anniversary. We thank God for blessing us with our mom and dad. We love you! Brianna and Sierra Howcott in loving memory of my mother, Jeannette Keve. By Calvin, Janine and family

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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). Carl Booker

Home

Thelma Booker

Burke Rehabilitation Center

Henry Bruen, Sr.

Home

Patricia A. Coleman

Home

Charlie Crisp

Home

O’dell Curry

Home

Reverend Dr. Charles Edgerton

Schnurmacher Nursing Home

Richard Fields

Home

Charlotte Gordon

Home

Martha Graves

Home

Mildred Hall

Home

Walter Kirton

Schnurmacher Nursing Home

William Mairs

Home

Samuel Marable

Schnurmacher Nursing Home

Geneva Marrow

Home

Beleda Mebane

White Plains Nursing Home

Jean Molina

Home

Emma Mountcastle

The Grove Rehabilitation Center

Susie Newton

Home

Janie Pace

Home

Marvin Ragin

Home

Annie Range

United Hebrew Home

Mary Roane

Home

Eleanor Sanders

White Plains Nursing Home

Jeanette Santiago

Home

Gladys Stroud

The Grove Rehabilitation Center

Estella Thomas

Schnurmacher Nursing Home

Frances Welch

The Kensington

*Please submit updates to the Church Office at 914.948.6439 9

AUGUST 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

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

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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: _____________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ 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: ____

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

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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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