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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

Zechariah 9:9-12 (NKJV)

Today’s scripture will be read aloud. Please stand and read from your Bible, the Sanctuary screen or page 4

NEW TESTAMENT READING

Luke 19:28-40 (NKJV)

Today’s scripture will be read aloud. Please stand and read from your Bible, the Sanctuary screen or page 5

CONGREGATIONAL HYMN

“The Palms” (lyrics on the Sanctuary screen and page 6)

PASTORAL REMARKS & WELCOME

COMMUNITY PRAYER & FELLOWSHIP

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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)

BENEDICTION

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LEADER: This is the Word of God

CONGREGATION: Thanks Be Unto God

OLD TESTAMENT READING Zechariah 9:9-12(NKJV)

9 “Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion! Shout, O daughter of

Jerusalem! Behold, your King is coming to you; He is just and

having salvation, Lowly and riding on a donkey, A colt, the

foal of a donkey. 10 I will cut off the chariot from Ephraim

And the horse from Jerusalem; The battle bow shall be cut

off. He shall speak peace to the nations; His dominion shall

be ‘from sea to sea, And from the River to the ends of the

earth.’ 11 “As for you also, Because of the blood of your

covenant, I will set your prisoners free from the waterless pit.

12 Return to the stronghold, You prisoners of hope. Even

today I declare That I will restore double to you.

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NEW TESTAMENT READING Luke 19:28-40(NKJV)

LEADER: When He had said this, He went on ahead, going

up to Jerusalem. And it came to pass, when He drew near to Bethphage and Bethany, at the moun-tain called Olivet, that He sent two of His disciples,

CONG: saying, “Go into the village opposite you, where as

you enter you will find a colt tied, on which no one

has ever sat. Loose it and bring it here. And if

anyone asks you, ‘Why are you loosing it?’ thus you

shall say to him, ‘Because the Lord has need of it.’ ”

LEADER: So those who were sent went their way and found it just as He had said to them. But as they were loosing the colt, the owners of it said to them, “Why are you loosing the colt?”

CONG: And they said, “The Lord has need of him.” Then they brought him to Jesus. And they threw their own clothes on the colt, and they set Jesus on him. And as He went, many spread their clothes on the road.

LEADER: Then, as He was now drawing near the descent of the Mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works they had seen, saying: “‘Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord!’ Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!”

ALL: And some of the Pharisees called to Him from the crowd, “Teacher, rebuke Your disciples.” But He answered and said to them, “I tell you that if these should keep silent, the stones would immediately cry out.”

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The Palms

O'er all the way green palms and blossoms gay Are strewn this day in festive preparation,

Where Jesus comes, to wipe our tears away; E'en now the throng to welcome Him prepare.

Chorus

Join, all and sing His name divine, Let ev'ry voice resound with united acclamation,

Hosanna! Praised be the Lord, Bless Him who cometh to bring us salvation.

His word goes forth, and people by its might

Once more their freedom gain from degradation; Humanity doth give to each his right,

While those in darkness find restored the light.

Sing and rejoice. O blest Jerusalem, Of all thy songs sing the emancipation;

Thro’ boundless love, the Christ of Bethlehem

Brings forth the hope to thee forevermore.

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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

April 21 - Vision 2023 April 28- Education April 28-Foreign Missions

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in loving memory of Annie Range. Happy 1st anniversary with the Lord. We love you

and miss you more than words can say. With much love, Reverend Michele Range Bowman,

Anthony Range, the grands and Edwin Bowman

to celebrate the birthday of my husband, Alfred Carver. With love, Sharon

in loving memory of my loving mother, LaVern Ellis

who abides in peace with angels and her heavenly father. by Tracy Ellis-Ward

in loving memory of our mother, Juanita Wardell.

by The Wardell family

to celebrate the birthday of my mom, Karen Bowen. With love from your kids Caryn, John,

Richard and grandkids

Flowers on the Altar are Placed to Honor God and….

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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

Tues, Apr 16 Missions- Food for Life (Deacon Grover Jones, Sr. Fellowship Hall)

6PM

Tues, Apr 16 Homework Hub (Narthex, Lower Level Elevator Lobby)

6:30PM

Wed, Apr 17 Prayer Every Wednesday (Worship Center—Sanctuary)

11:30AM & 6:30PM

Wed, Apr 17 Adult Bible Study (Worship Center—Sanctuary)

7PM

Fri, Apr 19 Good Friday (Worship Center—Sanctuary)

7PM

Sun, Apr 21 Easter Sunday

Sat, Apr 27 Annual Credit Union Meeting (Deacon Grover Jones, Sr. Fellowship Hall)

10-11AM

Fri, May 3 Remembrance Support Group (Pre-registration required)

7-8PM

Sat, May 4 True Love Waits Ceremony (Worship Center—Computer Room)

2PM

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SERMON NOTES You may use this sheet to make personal notes.

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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. ____ 11:00 a.m. ____

How are you joining Union Baptist Church? 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)

In case of an emergency contact:

Name: ______________________ ___________________________________________ Address: _______________________________________________________________ City: ____________________________ State: ________ Zip Code: ______________ Telephone: ______________________________ Relationship: ___________________

NEW MEMBER REGISTRATION FORM (please place your completed form in the basket on the Welcome Table)

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) ________________

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