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SUNDAY WORSHIPSUNDAY 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

Mark 16:1-8 (NKJV) Today’s scripture will be read aloud.

Please follow along in the Bible or see page 4.

PRAYER

RESPONSIVE READING

Psalm 27:1-6 (NKJV) (see page 5)

CONGREGATIONAL HYMN

“He Arose” (lyrics on page 6)

FELLOWSHIP

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

PASTORAL PRAYER

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March 6 Powerful Faith Mark 9:14-29

March 13 Simple Faith Mark 10:17-31

March 20 Struggling Faith Mark 14:26-31, 66-72

March 27 Resurrection Faith (Easter) Mark 16:1-8

Adult Sunday School Spring Quarter Lesson

the gift of faith Unit 1: Tests of Faith

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

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SCRIPTURESCRIPTURE Mark 16:1-8 (NKJV)

He Is Risen

16 Now when the Sabbath was past, Mary

Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome

bought spices, that they might come and anoint

Him. 2 Very early in the morning, on the first day of

the week, they came to the tomb when the sun had

risen. 3 And they said among themselves, “Who will

roll away the stone from the door of the tomb for

us?” 4 But when they looked up, they saw that the

stone had been rolled away—for it was very large. 5

And entering the tomb, they saw a young man

clothed in a long white robe sitting on the right side;

and they were alarmed. 6 But he said to them, “Do not be alarmed. You seek

Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He is risen! He

is not here. See the place where they laid Him. 7 But

go, tell His disciples—and Peter—that He is going

before you into Galilee; there you will see Him, as He

said to you.” 8 So they went out quickly[a] and fled from the tomb,

for they trembled and were amazed. And they said

nothing to anyone, for they were afraid.

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RESPONSIVE READINGRESPONSIVE READING Psalm 27: 1Psalm 27: 1--66 (NKJV)(NKJV)

LEADER: The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life; Of whom shall I be afraid?

CONG: When the wicked came against me To eat up my flesh, My enemies and foes, They stumbled and fell.

LEADER: Though an army may encamp against me, My heart shall not fear; Though war may rise against me, In this I will be confident.

CONG: One thing I have desired of the Lord, That will I seek: That I may dwell in the house of the Lord All the days of my life, To behold the beauty of the Lord, And to inquire in His temple.

LEADER: For in the time of trouble He shall hide me in His pavilion; In the secret place of His tabernacle He shall hide me; He shall set me high upon a rock.

ALL: And now my head shall be lifted up above my enemies all around me; Therefore I will offer sacrifices of joy in His tabernacle; I will sing, yes, I will sing praises to the Lord.

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HE AROSEHE AROSE

Chorus: He ‘rose, He ‘rose, He ‘rose from the dead, He ‘rose, He ‘rose, He ‘rose from the dead, He ‘rose, He ‘rose, He ‘rose from the dead, And the Lord shall bear my spirit home.

They crucified my Savior and nailed Him to the cross, They crucified my Savior and nailed him to the cross, They crucified my Savior and nailed him to the cross,

And the Lord will bear my spirit home.

And Joseph begged His body and laid it in the tomb, And Joseph begged His body and laid it in the tomb, And Joseph begged His body and laid it in the tomb,

And the Lord shall bear my spirit home.

Sister Mary, she came running a—looking for my Lord, Sister Mary, she came running a—looking for my Lord, Sister Mary, she came running a—looking for my Lord,

And the Lord shall bear my spirit home.

An angel came from heaven and rolled the stone away, An angel came from heaven and rolled the stone away, An angel came from heaven and rolled the stone away,

And the Lord shall bear my spirit home.

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Special Giving Above Tithe and Offering

“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

$10 $1

$50 $5

$75 $7.50

$100 $10

$200 $20

$500 $50

$700 $70

$1,000 $100

March 27 Foreign Missions

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

to celebrate the blessing that is Verneda Campbell on her 85th birthday! You are an amazing wife, mother and grandmother.

God’s continued blessings. We love you. By Freddie, John, Sondra, Paul, Jaylynn and Camille

to celebrate the birthday of our Pastor and family. Keep up the good work. May the Lord continue to bless and guide you.

By Alfred and Ayodeji Fayemi

to celebrate our son Tom Grayman III. By Annette and Tom Grayman

to celebrate the birthday of Lennisha Swinney. With love me

to celebrate the birthday of Reverend Dr. Verlin D. Williams.

Happy Birthday! By Dee, Candle and Ted E. Bear, we love you

The Flower Ministry would like to thank all who contributed lily plants as donations, in memory or in honor of loved ones.

Your participation enhances the spirit of The Resurrection of Christ on Easter Sunday.

We wish to thank GOOD for Girls and all volunteers who helped us decorate the sanctuary!

Those who donated lily plants, please pick them up today, after 11am worship.

Everyone, please feel free to take a plant to a sick & shut-in family or community members after 11am worship

on Sunday, March 27th.

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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.

- This Month @ Union -

Sunday, March 6th thru Sunday, March 27th

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Thank You

for worshipping with us

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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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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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