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SUNDAY WORSHIP WORSHIP LEADER 8AM Sister Jaylynn Campbell ~ 11AM Brother Manuel McComb 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 Mathew 18: 1-6 (NKJV) 8AM Brother Nasir Herring ~ 11AM Brother Jamey Francis Today’s scripture will be read aloud. Please stand and follow along in your Bible or see page 4.

PRAYER 8AM Brother Nasir Herring ~ 11AM Brother Jamey Francis RESPONSIVE READING Mark 10: 13- 16 (NKJV) 8AM Sister Sydney Jackson ~ 11AM Brother Drew Duncan (see page 5)

CONGREGATIONAL HYMN “Love Lifted Me” (lyrics on page 6)

FELLOWSHIP WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS 2

PASTORAL PRAYER 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)

BENEDICTION

Adult Sunday School Winter Quarter Lesson

CREATION AND SALVATION Unit III: The Church is Born

February 5

Heirs of the Promise

Galatians 3: 26—4:7

February 12

Delivered from Bondage

Galatians 4: 8—20

February 19

Freedom in Christ

Galatians 5: 1—17

February 26 Holy Living in the Spirit

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Galatians 5: 18—6:10

SCRIPTURE Matthew 18:1-6 (NKJV)

Who Is the Greatest? 18 At that time the disciples came to Jesus, saying, “Who then is greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” 2

Then Jesus called a little child to Him, set him in the

midst of them,3 and said, “Assuredly, I say to you, unless you are converted and become as little children, you will by no means enter the kingdom of heaven.

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Therefore whoever humbles himself as this

little child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. 5

Whoever receives one little child like this in My

name receives Me.

Jesus Warns of Offenses 6

“Whoever causes one of these little ones who

believe in Me to sin, it would be better for him if a millstone were hung around his neck, and he were drowned in the depth of the sea. LEADER: This is the Word of God CONGREGATION: Thanks Be Unto God 4

RESPONSIVE READING Mark 10:13-16 (NKJV) LEADER: Then they brought little children to Him, that He might touch them; but the disciples rebuked those who brought them. CONG:

But when Jesus saw it, He was greatly displeased and said to them, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of God.

LEADER: Assuredly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God as a little child will by no means enter it.” ALL:

And He took them up in His arms, laid His hands on them, and blessed them.

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LOVE LIFTED ME I was sinking deep in sin, far from the peaceful shore, Very deeply stained within, Sinking to rise no more; But the Master of the sea Heard my despairing cry, From the waters lifted me—Now safe am I.

CHORUS: Love lifted me, Love lifted me, When nothing else could help, Love lifted me; Love lifted me, Love lifted me, When nothing else could help, Love lifted me.

All my Heart to Him I give, Ever to Him I’ll cling, In His blessed presence live, Ever His praises sing. Love so mighty and so true Merits my soul’s best songs; Faithful, loving service too To Him belongs.

Souls in danger, look above, Jesus completely saves; He will lift you by His love Out of the angry waves. He’s the Master of the sea, Billows His will obey; He your Savior wants to be-Be saved today.

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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

You owe the Lord

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Special Giving Above Tithe and Offering February 12― Vision 2023 February 19—Installation of Officers February 26—Foreign Missions

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Flowers on the Altar are Placed to Honor God and…. in loving memory of our sister and aunt, Carolyn Coard. We love and miss you. By Sandra and Tammie Edwards in loving memory of our mother and grandmother, Annie Daniels. Thinking of you on your birthday. We haven’t forgotten you and never will. By Mark, Janet, Shani and Ashley Daniels, Joyce Daniels and Colette Bates to celebrate the 18th birthday of our son, Evander Jackson, an incredibly talented and intelligent young man of God. Your destiny is greatness. Love Mommy and Daddy to celebrate the 28th birthday of my lovely, caring and affectionate son, James Christian Lipscomb. I know you are a gift from God. By your mother, Belinda Johnson

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Parking at Union Baptist Church Effective Monday, March 6, 2017, any cars parked in the Union Baptist Church parking lots after 9PM without a UBC Temporary Parking Permit on the visor will be booted or towed. UBC Members wishing to park after 9PM or overnight must contact the Church Office, Tuesdays thru Fridays between 8AM and 4PM to obtain a UBC Temporary Parking Permit. The signage below will be posted in the parking lot within the coming weeks.

AT OWNER’S RISK & EXPENSE

ALEX’S TOWING Elmsford, NY 10523 914-631-9238 Call for Jumpstarts * Unlocks * Tire Service 10

- Coming to Union Sunday, March 5th thru Sunday, March 26th In acknowledgment of March being Women’s History Month, The Domestic Violence Ministry of Union Baptist Church is collecting used phones that Verizon refurbishes and provides to victims at no cost. You can help us make a difference by dropping your old phone(s) in the HopeLine boxes in the Worship Center Narthex.

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BLACK HISTORY MONTH 2017 KNOWLEDGE IS POWER

Read Black* Read Black* Books by Black authors, featuring black characters Booksor byabout Blackthe authors, featuring black characters historical black experience. or about the historical black experience.

ATTENTION PARENTS: You are invited to pick up a book(s) for your child or children ages 4—12 on:

TODAY after the 8:00 AM and 11 AM Worship Four award-winning children’s books are available on a first come, first serve basis: “Brown Girl Dreaming” by Jacqueline Woodson (ages 10-12) “The Crossover” by Kwame Alexander (ages 10-12) “Firebird” by Misty Copeland (ages 5-8) “Harlem Renaissance Party” by Faith Ringgold (ages 4-8) There is no charge for the books, however, donations are appreciated.

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When we celebrate Black History Month, we recognize, honor and acknowledge the contributions and achievements of those who went before us. “Your work is to discover your world and then with all your heart give yourself to it.” Norbert Rillieux (March 17, 1806 - October 8, 1894) A Louisiana-born, French-speaking Creole inventor who is widely considered as one of the earliest chemical engineers and noted for his pioneering invention of the multiple-effect evaporator which revolutionized the processing of sugar. Rillieux's invention has been adopted for the production of any number of solids and reduced liquids whose products are sensitive to heat. The manufacture of such commodities as condensed milk, soaps, gelatins and glues, the recovery of waste liquids in distilleries and papermaking factories, and the processing and production of petrochemicals all have used Rillieux's basic invention, or devices that are based on his process. “Health is a large word. It embraces not the body only, but the mind and spirit as well;…and not today’s pain or pleasure alone, but the whole being and outlook of a man.” James H. West Feb 10, 1931 (age 86) A U.S. inventor and professor who, in 1962, developed the electret transducer technology later used in 90 percent of contemporary microphones. James West attended Temple University before working for Bell Laboratories. He has received numerous awards and honors including induction into the Inventors Hall of Fame in 1999 and the National Medal of Technology and Innovation in 2006. West holds 47 US patents and more than 200 foreign patents from his 40-year career with Bell Labs. “Do not allow your mind to be imprisoned by majority thinking. Remember that the limits of science are not the limits of your imagination.” Patricia Bath November 4, 1942 (age 74) An American ophthalmologist, inventor, and academic. She has broken ground for women and African Americans in a number of areas. Prior to Bath, no woman had served on the staff of the Jules Stein Eye Institute, headed a post-graduate training program in ophthalmology, or been elected to the honorary staff of the UCLA Medical Center (an honor bestowed on her after her retirement). Before Bath, no black person had served as a resident in ophthalmology at New York University and no black woman had ever served on staff as a surgeon at the UCLA Medical Center. Bath is the first African-American woman doctor to receive a patent for a medical purpose. The holder of four patents, she also founded the company of the American Institute for the Prevention of Blindness in Washington, D.C.

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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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