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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

1 Kings 17:8-16 (NKJV)

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

NEW TESTAMENT READING

Matthew 14:14-21 (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 “Thanksgiving Hymn”

(lyrics on the Sanctuary screen and page 7)

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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

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OLD TESTAMENT READING 1 Kings 17:8-16 (NKJV)

Elijah and the Widow 8 Then the word of the Lord came to him, saying, 9 “Arise, go

to Zarephath, which belongs to Sidon, and dwell there. See, I

have commanded a widow there to provide for you.” 10 So he

arose and went to Zarephath. And when he came to the gate

of the city, indeed a widow was there gathering sticks. And

he called to her and said, “Please bring me a little water in a

cup, that I may drink.” 11 And as she was going to get it, he

called to her and said, “Please bring me a morsel of bread in

your hand.” 12 So she said, “As the Lord your God lives, I do

not have bread, only a handful of flour in a bin, and a little oil

in a jar; and see, I am gathering a couple of sticks that I may

go in and prepare it for myself and my son, that we may eat

it, and die.” 13 And Elijah said to her, “Do not fear; go and do

as you have said, but make me a small cake from it first, and

bring it to me; and afterward make some for yourself and

your son. 14 For thus says the Lord God of Israel: ‘The bin of

flour shall not be used up, nor shall the jar of oil run dry,

until the day the Lord sends rain on the earth.’ ” 15 So she

went away and did according to the word of Elijah; and she

and he and her household ate for many days. 16 The bin of

flour was not used up, nor did the jar of oil run dry, according

to the word of the Lord which He spoke by Elijah.

LEADER: This is the Word of God

CONGREGATION: Thanks Be Unto God

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NEW TESTAMENT READING Matthew 14:14-21 (NKJV)

Feeding the Five Thousand

14 And when Jesus went out He saw a great multitude; and

He was moved with compassion for them, and healed their

sick. 15 When it was evening, His disciples came to Him,

saying, “This is a deserted place, and the hour is already late.

Send the multitudes away, that they may go into the villages

and buy themselves food.”

16 But Jesus said to them, “They do not need to go away. You

give them something to eat.”

17 And they said to Him, “We have here only five loaves and

two fish.”

18 He said, “Bring them here to Me.” 19 Then He commanded

the multitudes to sit down on the grass. And He took the five

loaves and the two fish, and looking up to heaven, He blessed

and broke and gave the loaves to the disciples; and the

disciples gave to the multitudes. 20 So they all ate and were

filled, and they took up twelve baskets full of the fragments

that remained. 21 Now those who had eaten were about five

thousand men, besides women and children.

LEADER: This is the Word of God

CONGREGATION: Thanks Be Unto God

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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 renew 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.

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Thanksgiving Hymn

Jehovah the Lord, our Savior and King, Glad praises to Thee we ever shall sing;

We come to Thine altar, the place of retreat, Where we shall find peace at Thine own mercy seat.

Thanksgiving we bring in our songs to Thee,

For bounties of earth, for fruit of the tree, For glorious fountains of water so pure,

For temples of worship all time to endure.

Abundant the yield of ripe fruited grain, From forest and field, from valley and plain;

The verdant green pastures, so useful to man, Are tokens of blessings in Thy wondrous plan.

O Jesus our Lord, Thou ruler of all,

Thou art ever true, whatever the call; Be Thou defender in all time of stress,

And help us live daily in true thankfulness. Amen.

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If you earn

You owe the Lord

$10 $1 $50 $5 $75 $7.50

$100 $10

Nov. 4 - Education Nov. 11 - Annual Women’s Day Nov. 18- Vision 2023 Nov. 25 - Foreign Missions

Special Giving Above Tithe and Offering

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.

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to celebrate my birthday today and that of my greatest blessing, and the best present ever,

my mother Joyce C. Brown on November 9th. All my love Holly Brown

to celebrate the life of Alice Coakley, our beloved aunt.

by Brenda, Barbara, Nicole and Brandon

in loving memory of my parents, Lloyd and Jeanne Collins

by Sharon Joy

to celebrate the memory of Jerry Franklin Jr., our loving husband and dad on what would

have been his 52nd birthday. by Aronda and Vanessa

in loving memory of our cherished son and brother,

Deacon Jerry Franklin Jr., who would have celebrated his 52nd birthday, on November 2nd. We thank God for blessing our lives

with you: our gentle giant. Love mom Carrie, sister Darlene, and brother Kevin

to celebrate the birthday of First Lady

Sister Dorothy Williams, on November 1st, and our granddaughter Candacee Williams on November 6th.

May the Lord continue to bless both of you and cover you with His blessing.

by Drs. Alfred and Ayodeji Fayemi

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

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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)

Deacon Alfred Carver Home

Charlie Crisp Home

Richard Cummings Home

Minister Franzette Day Westchester Independent Living

Reverend Dr. Charles Edgerton Martine Center

Richard Fields Home

Martha Graves Home

Maudin Howson Home

Glenda Johnson Dumont Nursing Home

Georgia Kyle Home

Beleda Mebane White Plains Nursing Home

Emma Mountcastle The Grove Rehabilitation Center

Beatrice Newton Home

Marvin Ragin Briarcliff Manor Nursing & Rehab

Mary Roane Home

Eleanor Sanders White Plains Nursing Home

Jeanette Santiago Home

Frances Welch The Kensington

*Please submit updates to the Church Office at 914.948.6439

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PASTOR’S PRAYER LIST

Is there any sick among you? He should call the elders of the church to pray over him.

Alyce Archer Trustee Frances Herring

James Archer Cleveland Holt

Thelma Booker Barbara Keys

Ben Boykin Georgia Kyle

Deacon Charles Carson Linda Lee

Shirley Carter Beleda Mebane

Deacon Alfred Carver William Montague

Charlie Crisp Richard Nichols

Richard Cummings Zachariah Parker

Reverend Charles Edgerton Marvin Ragin

Richard Fields Mary Roane

Elnora Whitfield Golden Gerrard Salmon

Allen Gorley Eleanor Sanders

Stacey Hairston Frances Welch

*Please submit updates to the Church Office at 914.948.6439

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* Contact 914-948-6439 ext. 207 for more in formation

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K E E P I N G 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 ! ! )

Tues, Nov 6 Food for Life (Deacon Grover Jones, Sr. Fellowship Hall)

6PM

Tues, Nov 6 Homework Hub (Annex)

6:30-8:30PM

Wed, Nov 7 Prayer Every Wednesday (Worship Center Sanctuary)

11:30AM & 6:30PM

Wed, Nov 7 Men’s Bible Study (Deacon Grover Jones, Sr. Fellowship Hall)

7PM

Wed, Nov 7 Women's Bible Study (Worship Center Sanctuary)

7PM

Thurs, Nov 8 Missions: Knitting Circle (Lower Level Elevator Lobby)

5-7PM

Fri, Nov 9 Missions Mobile Food Truck 12:30PM

Fri, Nov 9 GOOD for Girls Gala (Glen Island Harbor Club)

7PM

Sat, Nov 10 WINGS 4th Annual One Day Conference 9AM- 4PM

Sun, Nov 11 Annual Women’s Day

Fri. Nov 16 New Members | Movie Night (Deacon Grover Jones, Sr. Fellowship Hall)

7PM

Sun, Nov 18 Blood Pressure Monitoring 1:15-

2:15PM

Sat, Dec 1 New Members | Discipleship Class (Deacon Grover Jones, Sr. Fellowship Hall)

10AM- 1:00PM

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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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