New Prospect Missionary Baptist Church

NEW PROSPECT MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH Rev. Dr. Wilma R. Johnson, Senior Pastor 6330 Pembroke - Detroit, MI 48221 - (313) 341-4883 Administrative Office – Mon. – Fri. 9:00a.m. – 5:00p.m. (313) 341-4204 Fax (313) 341-4203 - TTY for the Deaf Community (313) 341-4200 Reach Pastor Johnson at (313) 999-2053 or Toll Free: 1 (866) PSALM 91 (772-5691) Pastor Johnson’s Email: [email protected] - Twitter: @joylighthouse Radio Outreach AM 1200 – WCHB – Tune in on Sundays at 1:00 p.m. Website: www.newnpmbcunity.org (Live Video Streaming) “Prayer Conference Call” and Morning Devotion Monday – Friday promptly at 9:11 A.M. Dial: (712) 432-0075 * Participant Code: 949399# “The Church Where The Spirit of Unity Abides”

“SEVENTEETH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST SUNDAY” SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2013 * 7:30 a.m./11:00 a.m.

Order of Celebration Invitation to Discipleship...... Devotion and Call To Worship... Benediction and Blessing...... Prayer of Invocation/Confession Let us praise the Lord for His goodness. Let us praise the Lord for Our Father and our God, it is time to pray and we sometimes His wonderful works. wonder what shall we say to You? You know us better than Opening Hymn of Praise...... we know ourselves. You know Prayer of Invocation/Confession what we need before we ask. Scripture...... II Kings 4:1-7 You know the mistakes and the Show Some Love...... wrong we have done. You know the times when we were selfish Invitation To Share Your and difficult to live with. You Offerings...... know the pretending we do. You Offertory Prayer...... know the struggles that confront Musical Selection...... us and the things we wrestle The Preached Word...... with. O God, what should we Prayer say when we talk to You? The Time………………………… best thing we can say is, “Thank You for knowing us.” Thank You

Enterfor Hisloving Gates us andWith guiding Praise us. We Page 2 believe in Jesus Christ and we believe in the Holy Spirit. Amen

OFFERTORY PRAYER they can view our Sunday Services and Dear Lord and Savior of us all, our website. Click on sermons, on this joyous day of worship, and then LIVE VIDEO STREAM may we become obedient to Your will with our giving and with our talents. In gratitude we give our tithes, mission gifts and IN THE HOSPITAL sacrificial offerings. We are Lillian Johnson Kindred asking You to consecrate them Hospital for Your glory. In the name of Christine Gibson Henry Christ, we praise You for Your Ford many blessings and Your Janice Coley faithfulness towards us. Amen. Beaumont Lester Bryant Sinai- "Every good gift and every Grace perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights." James 1:17

Blessed are they that mourn, for they ON LINE GIVING shall be comforted. Matthew 5:4 eGiving is available for your The Family of Lawrence Woods convenience on The Family of Terrance Swinney New Prospect’s Website: www.newnpmbcunity.org The Family of Evelyn Ford The Family of Willie C. Eberhart The Family of Evelyn Gunter The Family of Johnnie Bullock

BROADCASTING LIVE Share with our church family, especially our sick and shut-in, Appreciations and Expressions Sunday of each month. Both of the husband and the wife must Thanks have been received be members of New Prospect. from the following: Please call the church office Walter & Deborah Harvill with your information.

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WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES We will acknowledge wedding anniversaries on the First SEPTEMBER 2013 - SICK AND SHUT-IN Electra Blackmon, Cambridge East Health, 31155 Dequindre, Madison Hts. 48071 Mattie Bullock, Westwood Nursing Center, 16588 Schaefer, Detroit 48235 Ferris Byrd, Oak Pointe Villa Nursing Home, 18901 Meyers, Detroit 48235 Debbie Elder, Redford Geriatric Nursing Home, 22811 W. Seven Mile Rd, Detroit 48219 Dorothy Grubbs, Lasher Hills Nursing Care, 25300 Lahser, Southfield 48033 *Ruth Hutson, Autumnwood of Livonia,14900 Middlebelt Rd., Livonia 48154 Emma Maclin, West Oaks Nursing Care, 22355 W. 8 Mile Rd, Detroit 48219 Alberta Phillips, Bortz Nursing Center, 11700 E. Ten Mile Rd, Warren 48089 Lucille Reed, Medilodge of Southfield, 26715 Greenfield, Southfield 48075 Gladys Smith, Redford Geriatric Village, 22811 W. Seven Mile Rd, Detroit 48219 Edward Tate, Evergreen Living Center, 19933 Thirteen Mile Rd., Southfield 48076 Rita Walton, W. Bloomfield Nursing Home, 6445 W. Maple, W. Bloomfield 48332 Willie B. Lee, Henry Ford Continuing Care, 19840 Harper, Harper Woods 48225 Baby Carter Agbugui NeeQuan Jackson Dickie Jessie Hunter Delores Singleton EnterDennis His Alexander Gates WithJuanita Praise DuBose Janice Hurd Mary Singleton Page 4Annie Bailey Pamela Dunlap Dorothy Jameson Connie Stafford Rhonda Bowens Barrett Dorris Hilda Johnson Sylvia Stafford Shavonda Bowen Katherine Dunn Laura Johnson Mary Tatum Mary Boyd Fannie Elkins Leroy Killion Rose Marie Thomas Julynn Brown Annie Ellison Gladys Lowe Grace Tindle Barbara Brown Donnie Farrior Gloria McKee Sarah Tinsley Queenie Bruce K. Patricia Gilbert Juanita McMurtry Loretta Torrence Lester Bryant Glenna Smith Gray Louise Maddox Castana Turner Wylie Burroughs, Sr. James Gray Olajuwon Mitchell Sethrida Walker Gregory Christmas Janice Grier Carol Norris Julius Weekes Rose Marie Claytor Latonia Hampton Jimmie Ogletree Lisa Williams Delores Clowney John Harrison, II Lycester Paige James Woods Janice Coley Joyce Heath Lois E. Primas Cora Vasquez Rosie Collins Lois Heath Andrea Reason George Cook Rudean Hill Hattie Reynolds Ronald Copeland Josephine Hollingsworth Jeanette Riley Tanisha Cooper Willie Holmes Mamie Rimmer Kendal Curtis Esther Holt Ella Roberson Crystal Daviston Clara B. Horton Ruth Smith

CD’s of Today’s Worship Services, Shine T-Shirts and “The New Prospective” are available in the NuRu Bookstore. Our Bookstore will be open Wednesdays and Sundays.

** The Nursery2012-2013 is open WeeklySundays Bible at 7:30 Reading a.m. and 2 Year 11:00 Plan a.m. ** Old and New Testament Together September 1, 2013 – Week 88 – Luke 5 and Judges 9-10 September 8, 2013 – Week 89 – Judges 11-12 and Judges 13-14 September 15, 2013 – Week 90 – Luke 6 and Judges 15-16 September 22, 2013 – Week 91 – Judges 17-18 and Judges 19-20 September 29, 2013 – Week 92 – Luke 7 and Judges 21 October 6, 2013 – Week 93 – Ruth 1-2 and Ruth 3-4 October 13, 2013 – Week 94 – Luke 8 and I Samuel 1-2 October 20, 2013 – Week 95 – I Samuel 3-4 and I Samuel 5-6 October 27, 2013 – Week 96 – Luke 9 and I Samuel 7-8 WORDS FROM PASTOR J

There is one faith; one hope and one baptism. There is one hope, one body, one Lord. There is one Holy Spirit. There is only one God and Father of us all, who is above all and through all and in all. Every single soul has immediate access to this God. You don't need a priest or a pastor. You don't need saints or images. You can confess your own sins to God, and God forgives without any assistance from others. There is only one God.

This Week At New Prospect –September 16 - 21, 2013 Page 5 MONDAY – SEPTEMBER 16, 2013 10:00 a.m. – Intercessory Prayer Time 4:30 p.m. – We Sew Love Quilting Ministry Meeting 6:00 p.m. – Brother to Brother Bible Study 6:00 p.m. – Drama Ministry Meeting 7:00 p.m. – Miracle Monday Prayer and Praise Gathering

TUESDAY – SEPTEMBER 17, 2013 6:30 p.m. – NP Family Fitness ZUMBA Class (S. L. Whitney Hall) 6:30 p.m. – NP Sign Language Class 7:00 p.m. – Women’s Day Choir Rehearsal

WEDNESDAY – SEPTEMBER 18, 2013 11:00 a.m./6:30 p.m. – Pastor’s Bible Study and Prayer 5:30 p.m. – Sunday School Teacher’s Meeting 5:45 p.m. – Celestial Children’s Choir Rehearsal 6:30 p.m. – Young Adult Bible Study 6:30 p.m. – Children’s Bible Study 6:30 p.m. – Youth Bible Study THURSDAY – SEPTEMBER 19, 2013 11:00 a.m. – Seasoned Seniors Chair Aerobics 12:00 p.m. – Study the Word of God 6:30 p.m. – Usher Ministry #1 Meeting 6:30 p.m. – H.U.G.S. Ministry Meeting 6:30 p.m. – Women’s Bible Study 6:30 p.m. – Women’s Day Joyful Hands Rehearsal 7:00 p.m. – Women’s Day - Daughter’s of Light Mime Ministry

FRIDAY – SEPTEMBER 20, 2013 5:30 p.m. – Liturgical Dance Ministry Rehearsal 7:00 p.m. – EVENING WITH PASTOR J 7:00 p.m. – NP Musicians Rehearsal

SATURDAY – SEPTEMBER 21, 2013 8:00 a.m. – 2013 Fight For Air Run/Walk – Team: Pastor J #3 (Belle Isle) 11:00 a.m. – Project Cotton Candy (Interim House) 11:00 p.m. – Women’s Day Choir Rehearsal 1:00 p.m. – Forever Young Singles Ministry Fellowship

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CONGRATULATIONS To Our Beloved Pastor J as she celebrates 39 years in ministry TODAY!

**MEET YOUR DEACON** TODAY immediately following 7:30am and 11:00am worship service in the S. L. Whitney Fellowship Hall  Miracle Monday Prayer and Praise service at 7:00 p.m.

 Summer is just about over. Don’t wait until January to start your workouts! Come and join us on Tuesdays at 6:30pm for ZUMBA! Let’s DANCE, DANCE, DANCE!!!

 The H.U.G.S. Ministry will meet on Thursday, September 19, 2013 at 6:30pm.

 Usher Ministry #1 will meet on Thursday, September 19, 2013 at 6:30pm.

The American Lung Association’s is sponsoring the 2013 Fight For Air Run/Walk Date: Saturday, September 21, 2013 at Belle Isle Park Join Team: Pastor J #3 * Company: New Prospect Division: Family and Friends You can register to walk or run OR you may make donations online to help Pastor Johnson reach her goal! TYPE IN: www.lung.org/pledge-events/mi/detroit-walk-fy14/ Scroll down and click on Pastor J#3. Then Click on blue “Join Team” to register or make a donation or call 248-784-2000. LET’S SUPPORT OUR PASTOR!

 Project Cotton Candy will take place on Saturday, September 21, 2013 at 11:00am at the Interim House. The Audio, College Christian Fellowship and Sunday school will serve.

 The Forever Young Singles Ministry (Single Men and Women, 40 years +) will meet on Saturday, September 21, 2013 from 1:30pm to 3:00pm in the Fine Arts Room. All are welcome!  The Health and Life Ministry will meet on Tuesday, September 24, 2013 at 6:30pm. Health Care Persons, Chaplains, Nurses, and anyone that is interested in caring for people are welcome to attend!

 Circle of Sorrow and Hope Bereavement Support Group will meet on Tuesday, September 24, 2013 at 6:30 p.m.

 The Hartford Women United of Hartford Memorial Baptist Church, 18900 James Couzens, invites New Prospect and their Choir to observe their Women’s Month at their Wednesday Worship Service on September 25, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. Pastor Johnson will be guest preacher.

 The New Prospect Seasoned Seniors Monthly Gathering will be held on Thursday, September 26, 2013 - 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Come out and enjoy Bible Study, aerobics, lunch and fellowship.

 Michigan District Women’s Auxiliary Uplift Meeting, Thursday, September 26, 2013 at 10:00a.m. Join us for worship, training and fellowship at New Prospect. This event is sponsored by the General Mission Ministry.

CHURCH FAMILY GATHERING – IMPORTANT BUSINESS! Thursday, September 26, 2013 – 7:00pm

 Usher Ministry #2 will meet on Thursday, September 26, 2013 at 6:30pm.

 The Kitchen/Hospitality Ministry will meet on Thursday, September 26, 2013 at 6:30pm.

 Pack & Troop #689, Boy Scouts of American has begun its 2013-2014 Scouting program year. The next meeting will be held on Saturday, September 28, 2013 at 11:00 a.m., At The Lighthouse. We would like to invite all boys from 1st grade and up, to join us in our new program year.

 October is our Stewardship Month! We need you to actively support the life and work of New Prospect with your time, talents, and treasures.

 Attention Church Members! If you have not done so, please contact the church office at 313-341-4204 and submit your new mailing information and your email address.

 The WIMIN8 Conference registration opportunity is now available following both services today. The Conference will be held October 3- 5, 2013 at New Prospect. You may register or sign up for our payment plan in the atrium. Payment can also be made in the Administrative office Monday through Friday during office hours.

 Attention Members: ADDITIONAL DRIVERS NEEDED. The Transportation Ministry provides bus service for the Wednesday Morning Bible Study Hour and Sunday Morning Worship Services. If you need a ride, or would like to serve on the ministry as a driver, please contactREHEARSAL the church SCHEDULE office at 313-341-4204. FOR THE WOMEN’S DAY CHOIR Tuesdays at 7:00pm - September 17, 2013  New Prospect CommunitySaturday Garden at 11:00am Ministry: – September Volunteers 21, are2013 needed for watering this season’s vegetable garden Monday through Saturday. Bring your REHEARSALgarden tools &SCHEDULE gloves to FOR help THEus be WOMEN’S a blessing DAY to our community. Contact the ChurchJOYFUL Administrative HANDS Office to volunteer. For more information,Thursdays please at see 6:30pm Sis. Katrina - September Searcy 19, or2013 Sis. Jackie Doles. REHEARSAL SCHEDULE FOR THE WOMEN’S DAY DAUGHTER’S OF LIGHT MIME MINISTRY Thursdays at 7:00pm in the WRJ Chapel Announcements and Information September 19, 2013 Page 10

REHEARSAL SCHEDULE FOR THE WOMEN’S DAY LITURGICAL DANCE MINISTRY Fridays at 7:00pm - September 20, 2013 This special project is for the Girl Scout’s GOLD AWARD!

SELF DEFENSE SEMINAR - Led by: Sis. Rachel Nelson Saturday, September 21, 2013 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm

This series is designed for females, ages 16 and up. There will be guest presenters at each session and self-defense techniques taught to the participants. Please participate, sign up today in the atrium following worship services today or call the administrative offices at 313-341-4204.

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Friday, September 20, 2013 - 7:00 p.m. Evening with Pastor J “Busy Schedules and Hectic Hearts” BREATHE, BREATHE, BREATHE!!!

Saturday, September 21, 2013 2013 Fight For Air Run/Walk – Belle Isle Park Pastor J’s Team #3

Sunday, September 22, 2013 Our Annual Women’s Day "Holy Spirit, Fill This House... Fill This Vessel! Ephesians 5:15-18 Our Guest Preacher: Pastor Christine Smith Covenant Baptist Church, Wickliffe, Ohio

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Fats, Oils & Sweets o Jelly and jam o Baby Food Vegetables o Sugar o V-8 Juice o Mayonnaise o Vegetable oil Fruits o Salad dressing o Canned Fruit o Syrup o Raisins o Applesauce Milk, Yogurt & Cheese o Baby Food Fruit o Powdered milk o Fruit Snacks (100% Fruit) o Instant breakfast drinks o Canned & Boxed 100% Juice o Canned and boxed pudding Bread, Cereal, Rice & Pasta Meat, Poultry, Fish, Dry o Rice and rice mixes Beans & Nuts o Canned Pastas Noodle mixes o Canned Tuna o Dry noodles and pastas o Canned Chicken o Macaroni and Cheese Mix o Canned Beef Stew o Cold Cereals o Bean soups o Infant Cereal o Canned or dried beans o Hot Cereal Mixes o Baked beans o Oatmeal o Canned chili o Bread & Muffin Mixes o Peanut Butter o o Pancake Mix Whole-Grain Crackers Vegetables o o Granola Bars Canned Vegetables o o Graham Crackers Vegetable Soup o o Flour o Canned Tomato products o Spaghetti Sauce o Canned Corn Back to School Safety Night Watch the bulletin for details

OUR AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM is gearing up for the 2013-2014 school year and we are in need of faithful volunteers. The Afterschool Program runs Tuesday-Thursday of each week beginning October 8, 2013, from 3:30pm–6:00pm. Volunteers are needed for Grades 1-6. Volunteer responsibilities include: *Providing homework help *Monitoring club times *Assisting/Monitoring snack time *Assisting with dismissal We are welcoming Club Instructors. In the past we’ve provided woodworking, culinary arts, book club, French club, Japanese Club, health and fitness, art and science clubs. If you are interested in joining us this year, please contact Rev. April at 313- 342-1925.

I WOULD LIKE TO VOLUNTEER FOR OUR AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM

NAME______Phone # ______Cell # ______

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Our Mission is D.E.E.P. (Disciple, Educate, Evangelize, Pamper & Care for God’s People)

NEW PROSPECT’S SUPPORT GROUPS

 Circle of Sorrow and Hope Bereavement Ministry For members, families and friends who have experienced any type of loss. They meet the 4th Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m.

 H.U.G.S. (Healing Under God’s Spirit) Ministry For members, families and friends who have been affected by cancer. They meet the 3rd Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m.

 Caregivers Support Group Ministry For members, families and friends who are taking care of loved ones. They meet the 2nd Saturday of each month at 11:00 a.m.

MEMBERSHIP COVENANT 1. I will support my church by attending faithfully, living a Godly life, attending Bible study and giving my tithes and offerings cheerfully.

2. I will uplift the vision of my church by following leadership and serving in a ministry.

3. I will promote the love of God in my church by praying for my brothers and sisters in Christ and by loving the members and visitors. 4. I will serve the ministry of my church with my mind, my body and my spirit.

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***SUNDAY SCHOOL – LIGHT CENTER***

LOCATION CLASS

Nursery Ages 2 to 3

Room #107 Pre-K - Kindergarten

Room #208 Grades 1-2

Room #209 Grades 7, 8, 9

Room #201 Grades 10, 11, 12

Room #200 Adult Sunday School

Room #210 Adult Sunday School

CB HEATH HALL

Room 101 Young Adult Sunday School *** CHRISTIAN EDUCATION – LIGHT CENTER ***

Room #204 How Do You Know God’s Your

Father?

Room #205 The Bait of Satan

Room #203 Side-by-Side (Married/Engaged

Couples)

Room #202 When God Whispers Your Name

W. R. Johnson Chapel Know The Words of Jesus

Library New Member’s Orientation

(Adults

A Brief History of New Prospect Missionary Baptist Church In 1924 a few officers and members of Mount Beulah, banded together and organized a church which they named Mount Lebanon Baptist Church. Two ministers worked together in the organization of the church. This small faithful group of people purchased a lot at 20470 Wisconsin in Detroit. More people moved into the area, joined Mount Lebanon Baptist Church and the name was changed to First Baptist Church.

Reverend Smith served as Pastor until 1929. Reverend Theodore Williams served from 1931 until 1935. The church called Reverend Pyles who served about three years and rebuilt First Baptist. He was unable to finish rebuilding the church because God called him from labor to reward. Reverend Sandy Gibson, who was the assistant to Reverend Pyles, carried out his term and was elected for a short period in 1939.

Reverend Charles B. Heath was called as pastor in the spring of 1939. Much was accomplished under Reverend Heath’s administration. Due to the fact that there were two churches in Detroit with the same name, Reverend Heath had the church change its name from First Baptist to New Prospect Baptist Church on January 7, 1945. In 1953 the church voted to enlarge their present building. The members were supportive of this effort and contributed considerably. In March 1960, the members borrowed ten thousand dollars and made the down payment to purchase the 6330 Pembroke building. Reverend Heath pastored the church for twenty eight (28) years until his death in 1967.

In February 1968, the church called Reverend Dr. S. Leon Whitney from Jackson, Mississippi. Under his pastoral leadership an addition to the Pembroke Property was made and the facilities were expanded to its current structure. There was much growth under Reverend Whitney until his death in December 1990. His son, Reverend Dr. Keith L. Whitney assumed the pastoral leadership from 1991 until 1996. Reverend Randolph F. Henlon who was the Assistant Pastor at the time served as Interim Pastor from 1996 until March 1999.

On March 1, 1999, history was made in Detroit. Reverend Wilma Robena Johnson, a female assistant pastor at Hartford Memorial Baptist Church, was elected Senior Pastor of New Prospect Missionary Baptist Church. A new light appeared in the community.

THIS IS THE CHURCH WHERE THE SPIRIT OF UNITY ABIDES.

THIS IS THE CHURCH WHERE THE VISION LIVES AND SHINES!