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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: pastorj@newnpmbcunity.org - Twitter: @joylighthouse
Radio Outreach AM 1340 – WEXL “The Glory Station” – Tune in on Sundays at 4:00pm
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”
“TODAY IS SUNRISE/RESURRECTION EASTER SUNDAY”
THE ORDINANCE OF BAPTISM AND HOLY COMMUNION
ENDOWMENT SUNDAY
SUNDAY, APRIL 5, 2015* 6:00 a.m./8:00 a.m./11:00 a.m.
Order of Celebration
Devotion and Call To Worship .................
The stone that the builders rejected has
become the chief cornerstone. This is the
Lord's doing; it is marvelous in our eyes.
God has raised Jesus from the grave.
Alleluia! Jesus Christ is risen today.
Alleluia!
Opening Hymn of Praise ............................
Prayer of Invocation/Confession ..............
Scripture .....................................John 20:1-9
Easter Litany................................................
Show Some Love ..........................................
Invitation To Share Your Offerings..........
Offertory Prayer ..........................................
Prayer of Intercession ................................
Musical Selection ........................................
The Preached Word .....................................
Invitation to Discipleship .........................
Benediction and Blessing ...........................
Prayer of Invocation/Confession
God of Power, who brings forth life
out of the grave and who destroys
death, show us Your power today
that we may live again. You who
raised Jesus, revive Your church. You
who raised Jesus, come again to
renew Your creation. Merciful God, as
we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus,
send Your Holy Spirit to tear away
the bars that imprison us in sin, evil
and death. Fill us with the power of
the resurrected Christ so that we may
be His faithful disciples in life, in
death and in life beyond death. In the
name of Him who is the resurrection
and the life, Jesus Christ our Lord, we
pray. Amen.
Sunrise/Resurrection/Easter Sunday Litany
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Leader:
Have you heard the Good News? Jesus is not dead! Jesus is
alive!
People:
Passing through betrayal and sorrow, through death and
defeat, came Easter/Resurrection morning. Jesus is alive.
Leader:
Jesus lives on this Easter/Resurrection day!
People:
Christ the Lord is alive!
Leader:
Everything is different! This Easter/Resurrection morning we
see life bursting through death and defeat.
People:
Jesus is Alive! The Risen Christ is among us. Jesus is Alive!
Leader:
Let us sing praise to the Living God, who was, and is, and
shall be forever more.
People:
Because Jesus is alive, we are Easter/Resurrected people, and
we can celebrate. The Resurrection of Jesus has changed our
whole lives.
Leader:
We have hope and joy and new life, and we can celebrate. We
can celebrate Jesus!
People:
So from this day on we proclaim, we celebrate, we rejoice,
because Jesus lives!
All:
We are Easter/Resurrection people. Hallelujah. Jesus Christ
is Risen! He is Risen indeed!
Enter His Gates With Praise
OFFERTORY PRAYER
Almighty God, we rejoice in our Risen
Savior. On this day of joy and gladness,
make our hearts thankful for every
measure of Your grace. Let Christ Jesus,
whom no tomb could hold, nor death
vanquish, renew in us faith everlasting.
Heavenly Father, through our tithes,
mission gifts and sacrificial offerings,
brought to You today, we dedicate
ourselves to the service of the Living
Lord. Amen.
"For if the willingness is there, the gift
is acceptable according to what one has,
not according to what one does not
have..." 2 Corinthians 8:12
DEBIT CARD GIVING
You can worship the Lord with your
tithes and offerings by also using your
debit card. Please visit Rm. 106 at the
end of each worship service.
BROADCASTING LIVE
Share with our church family, especially
our sick and shut-in, they can view our
Sunday Services on our website. Click
on sermons, and then
LIVE VIDEO STREAM
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Appreciations and Expressions of
Thanks have been received
from the following:
ON LINE GIVING
eGiving is available for your
convenience on
New Prospect’s Website:
www.newnpmbcunity.org
WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES
We will acknowledge wedding
anniversaries on the First Sunday of
each month. Both the husband and the
wife must be members of New Prospect.
Please call the church office with your
information.
Pray Without Ceasing For Our Members
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THE HOSPITAL
Sinai Grace
Katherine Dunn
Beaumont
Jessie Hunter
Lina Baker
Providence
Baby Ariana Respass
(No Visitors)
Rose Claytor
Ora Coleman
FUNERAL NOTICES
“Blessed are they that mourn, for they shall be comforted.” Matthew 5:4
DECEASED
RELATIVES
LOCATION
DATE
Doris Johnson
The Johnson Family
New Prospect Baptist Church
Detroit, MI
April 6, 2015
Frances Hopkins
The Long Family
Providence Baptist Church
San Francisco, CA
April 2, 2015
Mary Harvey
The Williams Family
St. Charles Catholic Church
Detroit, MI
April 1, 2015
Nancy Carroll Mitchell
The Rush Family
Glad Tidings COGIC
Detroit, MI
March 28, 2015
Francis Allison
NP Member
The Allison Family
New Prospect Baptist Church
Detroit, MI
March 24, 2015
Thelma McCants
The McCants Family
New Prospect Baptist Church
Detroit, MI
March 20, 2015
Clayton Esters
The Esters Family
Perry Funeral Home
Detroit, MI
March 18, 2015
For additional detailed information, please see the notices posted in the
Church Lobby and The Light Center Lobby, or call the Church office.
Pray Without Ceasing For Our Members
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APRIL 2015 - SICK AND SHUT-IN
Florene Bayless, Vibra Hospital & Care Center, 26400 W. Outer Dr., Lincoln Park
Mattie Bullock, Westwood Nursing Center, 16588 Schaefer, Detroit
Ferris Byrd, Oak Pointe Villa Nursing Home, 18901 Meyers, Detroit
Doris Darby, Riverview S. Rehabilitation, 7733 Jefferson, Detroit
Crystal Daviston, Ambassador Nursing Home, 8045 E. Jefferson, Detroit
Mark Dixon, Rainbow Rehabilitation Center, 25911 Middlebelt Rd., Farmington Hills
Lloyd Dunn, Hartford Rehabilitation Center, 6700 W. Outer Dr., Detroit
Velma Knox-Haynes, Signature Health Care, 1150 Dovercrest Rd., Memphis, TN
Ethel Hearn, Heartland Health Care Center, 28550 Five Mile Rd., Livonia
Arvadia Howard, American House, 11255 15 Mile Rd., Sterling Heights, MI
Geneva Hunter, Lakeland Center, 26900 Franklin, Southfield
Hilda Johnson, Oakpointe Villa Nursing Home, 18901 Meyers, Detroit
Sandra Kendricks, White Pine Rehabilitation, 34225 Grand River, Farmington
Emma Maclin, West Oaks Nursing Care, 22355 W. 8 Mile Rd, Detroit
Artmeca Moorer, Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan, 261 Mack, Detroit
Harry Larsosa, Passion and Caring Nursing Home, 570 E. Grand Blvd., Detroit
James Parham, Heartland Health Care Center, 925 W.South Blvd., Troy
Alberta Phillips, Bortz Nursing Center, 11700 E. Ten Mile Rd, Warren
Sarah Tinsley, Heartland Rehabilitation Center, Farmington Hills, MI
Floyd Allen
Wanda Allen
Annie Bailey
Edith Bailey
Shirley Bailey
Tina Baker
Ulysses Bellamy
Rhonda Bowens
Mary Boyd
Fannie Burrell
Martha Price Burrows
Lottie Caffee
Odessa Carter
Ruby Casey
Clerely Chaney
Gregory Christmas
Clayton Clarke
Dorothy Clinton
Janice Coley
George Cook
Ronald Copeland
Angela Collins
Tanisha Cooper
Carolyn Daniels
Joanne Darby
Jessie Mae Dinwiddie
Barrett Dorris
Juanita DuBose
Katherine Dunn
Fannie Elkins
Annie Ellison
Donnie Farrior
Thomas Foster
Sterling Gilmore
Johnnie Gray
James Gray
Ruby Green
Latonia Hampton
Gregory Harrison
John Harrison, II
Mary Hawkins
Joyce Heath
Lois Heath
Randolph Henlon
Julia Hill
Rudean Hill
Shirley Hightower
Josephine Hollingsworth
Willie Holmes
Esther Holt
Clara Horton
Janice Hurd
Cecelia Hutson
Susie Jackson
Dorothy Jameson
Calvin Johnson
Laura Johnson
Yolanda Jones
Leroy Killion
Willie B. Lee
Maurice Lynum
Louise Maddox
Lesa McClain
Gloria McKee
Juanita McMurtry
Lucile Miller
Lavora Morrison
Martha Price
Lois E. Primas
Priscilla Pugh
Janice Marie Rambo
Andrea Reason
Hattie Reynolds
Jeanette Riley
Mamie Rimmer
Ella Roberson
Claborn Rogers
Darlene Smith
Kay Shavers
Ruth Smith
Delores Singleton
48146
48235
48235
48214
48214
48336
48235
48134
48154
48312
48033
48235
48335
48219
48201
48214
48085
48089
48336
Mary Singleton
Connie Stafford
Emma Strong
Mary Tatum
Charlie Tennyson
Grace Tindle
Loretta Torrence
Grady Townsend
Castana Turner
Doretha Turner
Gail Turner
Jeanette Turner
Ollie Turner
Sethrida Walker
Rutha Welch
Elizabeth White
Michelle White
Carmen Wiggins
Andrea Williams
Jacqueline Williams
Ittilous Wilson
James Woods
P.U.S.H.
Pray Until Something Happens
Prayer Changes Things
Prayer Changes People
The following 15 Persons and their families I need
to carry on my heart this week:
India Hayes
Akanke Hill
Buesheba Hollman
Daylah Powell
Vashawna Davis
Savod Daniels
Jaylen Henton
Diamond Taylor
Regina Freeman
Sabrina Fortune
Adora Means
Carrie Davis
Autumn Means
Pamela Dew
Skylar Jackson
Announcements and Information
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CD’s of Today’s Worship Services and Shine T-Shirts are available in the NuRu
Bookstore. Also, we have new journals and a new selection of boxed cards. Our
Bookstore is be open Wednesdays before Bible Study and Sundays
after each service. We accept debit and credit cards.
** The Nursery is open Sundays at 7:30am and 11:00am**
2015 Weekly Bible Reading Plan
April 5, 2015 – Week 14 – Psalm 14
April 12, 2015 – Week 15 – Psalm 15
April 19, 2015 – Week 16 – Psalm 16
April 26, 2015 – Week 17 – Psalm 17
May 3, 2015 – Week 18 – Psalm 18:1-19
May 10, 2015 – Week 19 – Psalm 18:20-36
May 17, 2015 – Week 20 – Psalm 18:37-50
May 24, 2015 – Week 21 – Psalm 19
May 31, 2015 – Week 22 – Psalm 20
WORDS FROM PASTOR J
The Gospel of Matthew tells us there were two resurrections. The first one,
the one we celebrate every year, happens in the background. There is no
description of the moment when Jesus was raised. Jesus' Resurrection isn't
even described... it is simply reported. The Gospel of Matthew focuses
instead on the Resurrection that happens in those two women who came to
the tomb and their faith and life is restored. They put aside their fear, their
grief, their sense of loss and picked up and spread the world-shaking news
that Jesus has been raised. Alleluia!
This Week At New Prospect – April 6 – 11, 2015
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MONDAY – APRIL 6, 2015
10:00 a.m. – Intercessory Prayer Time
4:30 p.m. – We Sew Love Quilting Ministry Meeting
6:00 p.m. – Miracle Monday Prayer and Praise Service
6:00 p.m. – Drama Ministry Meeting
6:30 p.m. – Teens Liturgical Dance Rehearsal
7:00 p.m. – Brother to Brother Bible Study
TUESDAY – APRIL 7, 2015
6:00 p.m. – Women in the Word Bible Study
7:00 p.m. – NP Youth Choir Rehearsal
WEDNESDAY – APRIL 8, 2015
11:00 a.m./6:30 p.m. – Devotional Message
11:30 a.m./7:00 p.m. – Pastor’s Bible Study and Prayer
5:30 p.m. – Sunday School Teacher’s Meeting
6:00 p.m. – Celestial Children’s Choir Rehearsal
6:30 p.m. – Children’s Bible Study
6:30 p.m. – Youth Bible Study
THURSDAY – APRIL 9, 2015
11:00 a.m. – Seasoned Seniors Chair Aerobics
9:00 p.m. – Crossroads Young Adult Bible Study Online (See page 10)
SATURDAY – APRIL 11, 2015
10:00 a.m. – General Mission Ministry Meeting
11:00 a.m. – NP Youth Choir Rehearsal
12:00 p.m. – Nurses Ministry Meeting
12:00 p.m. – Crossroads Afternoon Mixer
3:00 p.m. – Saturday Outreach Worship – 3501 Woodward
Announcements and Information
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 Miracle Monday Prayer gathering at 10:00am and 6:00pm.
 MEALS ON WHEELS “HUNGER TAKES NO HOLIDAY” on Easter
TODAY at 8:00am. Location Site: At The Lighthouse, 19940 Livernois.
 Nursing/Senior Citizens Ministry: Thursday, April 9, 2015
5:00p.m. West Oaks Senior Care/Rehab, 22355 W. Eight Mile Rd, Det.
6:00p.m. St. Joseph’s Mercy Living Center, 9400 Conant, Hamtramck
6:00p.m. Royal Oak Towers, 20800 Wyoming, Ferndale
 The General Mission Ministry will meet on Saturday, April 11, 2015 at
10:00am.
 The Nurses Ministry will meet on Saturday, April 11, 2015 at 12:00pm. If
you are interested in joining the Nurses Ministry, you are welcome to
attend this meeting.
 CROSSROADS Ministry will host an afternoon mixer Saturday April 11,
2015 from 12 noon to 2:00pm. All young adults (ages 18-39) are invited to
join us for food, fun, fellowship, and a few surprises. This is a great way
to meet other interesting young adults at New Prospect, you don't want
to miss this event!!!
 Saturday Outreach Worship will be on Saturday, April 11, 2015, 3501
Woodward at 3:00pm.
 The Community Meal Is Served With Love, Sunday, April 12, 2015, at
4:00pm. Volunteers are needed to greet and serve our guests in S. L.
Whitney Fellowship Hall. Wear your “Shine” t-shirts.
Announcements and Information
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 The Courtesy Ministry meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 14, 2015 at
6:00pm.
 The Circle of Sorrow and Hope Bereavement Ministry meeting will be
held on Tuesday, April 14, 2015 at 6:30pm.
MOVIE NIGHT
“Annie”
Starring Jamie Foxx and Quvenzhané Wallis
Thursday, April 16, 2015 at 6:30pm in the
sanctuary. All are welcome!
 Project Cotton Candy will take place on Saturday, April 18, 2015 at
11:00am at the Interim House. The Deacon and Circle of Sorrow and
Hope Ministry will serve.
 The Forever Young Singles Ministry will meet on Saturday, April 18, 2015
at 1:00pm.
MINISTRY OPEN HOUSE
Sunday, April 19, 2015
Following both worship services in the S. L. Whitney
Fellowship Hall. You will be able to obtain information on
our various ministries and meet and greet Ministry Heads.
This is your opportunity to join and serve on a Ministry.
Everyone is invited!
Announcements and Information
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 During the month of APRIL AND MAY the Nurses Ministry is collecting
empty prescription pill bottles for their mission project. Please deposit
your empty bottles in the NURSES’ container located in the lobby.
 New Anderson Temple Baptist Church, 19646 Schoolcraft, Detroit,
invites New Prospect and Choir to celebrate the 2nd Pastoral Anniversary
of Rev. John C. Middleton on Sunday, May 3, 2015 at 4:00 p.m. Pastor
Johnson will be guest preacher.
 Williams Chapel Church, 3100 Elmwood, Detroit, invites New Prospect
and Choir to celebrate the 9th Pastoral Anniversary of Rev. James C.
Jones on Wednesday, May 13, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. Pastor Johnson will be
guest preacher.
 Join The Crossroads Young Adult Ministry Online Bible Study on
Thursday evenings from 9:00pm-10:00pm. To join us for Bible Study,
please log onto: http://login.meetcheap.com/conference,52153054. ALL
ARE WELCOME!
 The Multimedia Ministry (Audio/Visual) is looking for new members. If
you are interested in serving on this ministry, please contact Deacon
Keith Reid or the Administrative Office during regular business hours.
 The Transportation Ministry need volunteers to assist with the
following: driving routes, assisting drivers, cleaning and maintaining the
church vans. If you are interested, and have a valid driver’s license,
please con tact the Administrative Office. This is your opportunity to
serve and grow!
Announcements and Information
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 Calling all New Prospect High School Seniors: Applications are now
available for the New Prospect Scholarship Award Program.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: 1. MUST be a member of New Prospect for at
least ONE YEAR. 2. MUST be an active participant in a New Prospect
Ministry for at least ONE YEAR. Applications are now available on the
table in the lobby. Deadline to turn in completed applications to the
Administrative Office is MONDAY, MAY 4, 2015. If you have any
questions, feel free to contact Rev. April Hearn at 313-342-1925.
 LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER!! Team New Prospect will hold on-site
registration for the Komen Detroit Race for the Cure® three Sundays
only, April 12, April 19 and April 26, after both services, in the Atrium of
the Light Center. Please be sure to stop and register for the Race. You
can still take advantage of the special $10.00 discount, however this will
be the last opportunity to register in person as part of Team New
Prospect. The Race will be Saturday, May 16, 2015 at Chene Park. You
can also still register on-line through New Prospect’s page at
www.active.com/donate/detroitRFTC15/NPunity.
Type
the
code
FAITH2015, in the special Coupon Code box when prompted for payment
and click REDEEM to activate the discount. Discounted rates will be:
Adults, age 18 – 64 years: $20.00; Seniors, age 65 years & up: $5.00, Youth,
age 6 -17 years: $5.00 and children 5 & under– FREE. Thank you for your
continued support and participation. Please see Sis. Jeanette Girty or
Deaconess Myrtle Nelson with any questions.
 SAVE THE DATE: The Gift of Life/MOTTEP Life Walk/Run 2015 is
coming soon! This is the largest event promoting organ and tissue
donation in the state of Michigan. Saturday, July 25, 2015 at 8:00 a.m.,
Historic Belle Isle State Park. Event details and information on joining
the New Prospect Team to be announced soon.
B.M.&E. State congress of Christian education
Presents
EDUCATION WEEK – April 25, 2015 – may 1, 2015
New Prospect Missionary Baptist Church
6330 Pembroke, Detroit MI 48221
Rev. Dr. Wilma R. Johnson, Host Pastor
Rev. Wallace R. Mills, Jr., Congress President
Saturday, April 25, 2015
Christian Education Breakfast
Sunday, April 26, 2015
Musical
Monday, April 27 – Thursday, April 20, 2015 – 4:45pm
Registration and Dinner
Classes: Monday, April 27 – Thursday, April 30, 2015 – 5:30pm-7:25pm
1003 Translations and Visions of the Bible – Phase I
1004 Effective Bible Reading - Elective
1080 The Life of Christ - Elective
4029 How to Witness to a Jehovah Witness - Elective
5014 The Role of the Minister’s Wife - Elective
5020 Being Hurt in the Church – Elective
8055 Church Security and Safety - Elective
8066 Christianity and Contemporary Issues – Phase IV
Monday, April 27, 2015 – Thursday, April 30, 2015 – 6:00pm
Youth Workshops
Monday, April 27, 2015 – Thursday, April 30, 2015 – 7:30pm
Evening Worship Service
Friday, May 1, 2016 – 7:00pm
Youth and Young Adult Explosion
Flyers with class information are available on the table in the lobby.
YOU MAY REGISTER FOLLOWING BOTH WORSHIP SERVICES
S.O.W.
Saturday Outreach Worship
April 11, 2015 at 3:00pm
3501 Woodward Avenue
Detroit MI 48201
One Church – Two Locations
New Prospect – Orchestra Towers
*We Have Adopted An Apartment Building*
Let the church keep our two missionaries in our prayers.
They would love to hear from us.
Yolanda A. Wilson
US Peace Corps
P.O. Box 37
Peka 340 Leribe,
Lesotho
Rachel E. Mims
Peace Corps Volunteer
ECPAT
143 Anonas Road Extension,
Sikatuna Village
Diliman, Quezon City
breatheinthin.blogspot.com
Food Pantry Items of the month
***CANNED FOOD WITH POP TOP LIDS***
FOR MORE INFORMATION
www.1800speakup.org
Announcements and Information
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Grief Tool Box
April 2015
Spring is the time for outdoor activities like gardening, admiring amazing insects, long
walks, or just enjoying family and friends. This month as we transition into warmer
weather we can share some delightful short stories with our children, grandchildren,
nieces, and nephews.
Included in this month’s tool box are some helpful books for children and adults. Feel free
to couple them with your own unique circumstance, a favorite scripture, or life lesson you
want children to practice when questions, doubts, and sadness arise.
Suggested reading:
Water bugs and Dragon Flies, Explaining Death to Young Children, by Doris Stickney
Looking for a meaningful way to explain to neighborhood children the death of a five-yearold friend, Doris Stickney adapted the graceful fable about the water bug that changed into
a dragonfly.
A Child’s View of Grief, A Guide for Parents, Teachers, and Counselors, by Alan D.
Wolfelt, Ph.D. Wolfelt answers these questions:
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What should you say to kids when someone they love dies?
Should young children attend funerals? How might a grieving child act?
Why is the grief teenagers experience especially complicated?
How can caring adults best help children and adolescents with their grief?
Scripture
“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in
him shall not perish but have eternal life.” John 3:16 NIV
Prayer
Dear Lord, teach me to be attentive to the needs of my family. I want to tell them the
ways you have shown your love for me. In the name of Jesus, Amen.
These books can be found through Amazon.com or ordered through your favorite bookstore
Weekly Christian Education
Opportunities
Bible Study
Children (Ages 5-11)
Youth In
Action
“Little Lights”
Wednesdays at 6:45 p.m. – Room 107
Events and Activities Designed
Especially for Ages 11 and Under
Teens (Ages 12-17)
Every 3rd and 4th Sunday at 11am
Location: The Light Center
Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. – Room 101
Choir Rehearsals
Celestial Children’s Choir (Ages 5-11)
Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m. – Chapel
Youth Message/Round Table
Lively/Relative/ Lessons for Teens
Ages 12-17
rd
Every 3 Sunday @ 11:00am
All Are Welcome!
Youth and Young Adult Choir (12+)
Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. – Fine Arts
*Check the bulletin for details
Scouting Programs at
NP
Sunday School
Every 2nd and 4th Saturday
at 11a.m.
Every Sunday Morning at 9:30am
FOR ALL AGES!
Mentoring Sessions
EVERY 2nd & 4th Sunday
@11am
Girl Scout Troops
75268/75269/75270/75274
Location: Light Center
Boy Scout Troop/Pack 689
NP GIRLS UNITED
Ages 12-17 in Room 210
CROWN FORUM – for Young Men
Ages 12-17 in Room 200
Location: At The Lighthouse
Announcements and Information
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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.
I will serve the ministry of my church with my mind, my body
and my spirit.
4.
Sunday School And Christian Education Opportunities
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***SUNDAY SCHOOL – LIGHT CENTER***
LOCATION
CLASS
Nursery
Ages 2 to 3
Nursery
Pre-K - Kindergarten
Room #208
Grades 1-2
Room #206
Grades 3-4
Room #207
Grades 5-6
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
The Search For Significance
Room #205
The Bait of Satan
Room #203
Side-by-Side (Married/Engaged Couples)
Room #202
The Cure for the Common Life
Room #105
Know The Words of Jesus
Library
New Member’s Orientation (Adults)
WRJ Chapel
Discipleship Class
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!
Pastor and People Celebrating 16 Years!
Our Theme: “My Cup Runs Over With Joy!”
Psalm 16:11
March 1, 2015
Our Guest Preacher: Rev. Dr. Clifford A. Jones, SR.
Friendship MBC, Charlotte, NC
Pastor and People Continue Celebrating 16 Years!
April 19, 2015
Our Guest Preachers:
Rev. Dr. Larry Smith and Rev. Dr. Jacqueline Nelson
May 5-7, 2015 – Anniversary Revival
Our Guest Lecturer and Preacher:
Rev. Connie “CJ” Jackson and
Rev. Dr. Walter T. Richardson
May 15, 2015
“An Evening of Surprises “and
Show Some Love
May 16, 2015
Race For The Cure
May 17, 2015
Our Guest Preachers:
Rev. Dr. Charles G. Adams
Rev. Dr. Wilma R. Johnson