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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: revj98@yahoo.com - Follow me on Twitter: @joylighthouse

Radio Outreach AM 1200 – WCHB – Tune in on Sundays at 1:00 p.m.

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”

“TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST SUNDAY”

SHARE THE LIGHT SUNDAY

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2012 * 7:30 a.m./11:00 a.m.

Order of Celebration

Devotion and Call To Worship ..........

Opening Hymn of Praise .....................

Prayer of Invocation/Confession .......

Scripture ........................ Luke 13:11-17

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 Our Faithful Glorious God, as we

present ourselves to You in our worship,

please hear our prayers. Hear our

prayers of thanksgiving. Hear our

prayers of gratitude. For this awesome

privilege to love You, we are so grateful.

With adoration, our hearts praise You

today. We are thankful today for

salvation. You have come to us through

Your Son Jesus and for the rest of our

days; we will praise Your name. You

loved us when we were unlovable and

unworthy. Thank You! In the presence of

the needs of others, make us uneasy and

make us better disciples, O God. May

our feet and hands be ready to do Your

will. In this hour of divine worship,

help us to worship You in spirit and in

truth. Bless us and encourage us. Our

hearts and minds belong to You. Amen.

Come unto me, all ye that labor and

are heavy laden, and I will give you

rest.

OFFERTORY PRAYER

Our heavenly Father, with generous

spirits we give today. Your hand has

given us all that we possess. We must

give You thanks. May our tithes,

sacrificial offerings and mission gifts

be used to bring light and love to

people everywhere. May we never be

satisfied to give You our second best

in return for Your great gift of love.

You deserve our very, very, best. In

the name of Jesus the Christ. Amen.

"Every good gift and every perfect gift

is from above, and comes down from

the Father of lights..." James 1:17

ON LINE GIVING

eGiving is available for your

convenience on

New Prospect’s Website:

www.newnpmbcunity.org

BROADCASTING OUR SERVICES

LIVE

Share with our church family,

especially our sick and shut-in, they

can view our Sunday Services and

Wednesday evening Bible Study on

our website. Click on sermons, and

then LIVE VIDEO STREAM

IN THE HOSPITAL Rev. Prentis McGlaun Sinai-Grace

Dennis Alexander Sinai-Grace

NeeQuan Jackson Dickie Providence

Gladys Lowe Providence

Keith Biggs Beaumont

Blessed are they that mourn, for they

shall be comforted. Matthew 5:4

The Family of Peter Goldman

Patricia L. Peggs

Flora Ann McCarther

Ellis Scott Tooles, Sr.

The Family of

Emannus Delmin Josef Christian

Appreciations and Expressions of

Thanks have been received

from the following:

Deacon Paul Wilson and Family

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.

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NOVEMBER 2012 - 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 Margie Cargil, Samaritan Manor, 5555 Conner, Detroit 48213 Janice Coley, Oakland Regional, 22401 Foster Winter Dr., Southfield 48075 Carrie Cummings, Cambridge East Healthcare, 31155 Dequindre, Madison Hts. 48071 L. V. Daniels, Regency Heights Nursing Ctr., 19100 W Seven Mile Road, Detroit 48219 Debbie Elder, Redford Geriatric Nursing Home, 22811 W. Seven Mile Rd, Detroit 48219 Deaconess Dorothy Grubbs, Lasher Hills Nursing Care, 25300 Lahser, Southfield 48033 Ruth Hutson, Village of Redford, 25330 W. Six Mile Rd., Redford 48340 Lillian Johnson, Lahser Hills Nursing Care Center, 25300 Lahser Rd., Southfield , MI 48034 Emma Maclin, West Oaks Nursing Care, 22355 W. 8 Mile Rd, Detroit 48219 Alberta Phillips, Bortz Nursing Center, 11700 E. Ten Mile Rd, Warren, MI 48089 Barbara Marable, Woodward Hills Rehab Center, 39312 Woodward, Bloomfield Hills 48304 Lucille Reed, Medilodge of Southfield, 26715 Greenfield, Southfield 48075 Gladys Smith, Redford Geriatric Village, 22811 W. Seven Mile Rd, Detroit 48219 Edward Tate, Heartland Healthcare Center, 6950 Farmington Rd., W. Bloomfield 48322 Irene Touchstone, Evergreen Living Center, 19933 13 Mile Rd., Southfield 48076 Rita Walton, W. Bloomfield Nursing Home, 6445 W. Maple, W. Bloomfield 48332 Julius Weeks, Heartland Healthcare Center, 26001 Ford Rd., Dearborn Heights 48127

Baby Carter Agbugui Lloyd Dunn Emma Jenkins Ruth Smith

Frances Allison Katherine Dunn Laura Johnson Delores Singleton

Mary E. Ashman Annie Ellison Lillian Johnson Mary Singleton

Annie Bailey Donnie Farrior Leroy Killion Manfred Smith

Florene Bayless Sadie Flennoy Willie B. Lee Connie Stafford

Beverly Bellamy K. Patricia Gilbert Maria Long Sylvia Stafford

Mary Boyd Jacqueline Goodlett Gladys Lowe Walter Stafford

Julynn Brown James Gray Gloria McKee Mary Tatum

Queenie Bruce Latonia Hampton Juanita McMurtry Grace Tindle

Lester Bryant John Harrison, II Carole Merritt Sarah Tinsley

Wyley Burroughs, Sr. Joyce Heath Adell Morrow Irene Touchstone

Gregory Christmas Charlie Hearn Dessa Neal Castana Turner

Cathleen Clark Josephine Hollingsworth Carol Norris Ollie Turner

Delores Clowney Esther Holt Lovelis Patrick William Ward

Janice Coley Clara B. Horton Ramona Pearson Sethrida Walker

George Cook Jessie Hunter Lois E. Primas Norma Wilks

Ronald Copeland Timella James Annie Pullum Myra Williamson-Jones

Charles Daniels Dorothy Jameson Hattie Reynolds Bertha Wilson

Crystal Daviston Hilda Johnson Ella Roberson

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CD’s of Today’s Worship Services, Shine T-Shirts and our new newsletter

“The New Prospective” is available in the NuRu Bookstore.

Our Bookstore will be open Wednesdays and Sundays.

** The Nursery is open Sundays at 7:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. **

EVERY SECOND SUNDAY

MENTORING FOR YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS

Crown Forum – Males (ages: 12-17)

Young Ladies of Poise and Purpose – (ages: 12-17)

Young Women of Destiny – (ages: 18-25)

My Brother’s Keeper – (ages: 18-25)

We all are desperately in need of God's love and God's forgiveness. We all are

in desperate need of second and third and fourth chances! Not one of us is

worthy of the grace of God but it is denied to none of us. The grace of God is a

gift that cleanses us and changes us and makes us the people God wants us to

be. Forgiveness, Acceptance, Healing and Love… Forgiveness, Acceptance,

Healing and Love... we all desperately need these things. AMEN!

2012 – Weekly Bible Reading Plan

Old Testament and New Testament Together

November 4, 2012 – Week 45 – Matthew 27 and Leviticus 17

November 11, 2012 – Week 46 – Leviticus 18 and Leviticus 19

November 18, 2012 – Week 47 – Leviticus 20 and Leviticus 21

November 25, 2012 – Week 48 – Leviticus 22 and Matthew 28

December 2, 2012 – Week 49 – Leviticus 23-24 and Mark 1

December 9, 2012 – Week 50 – Leviticus 25 and Leviticus 26

December 16, 2012 – Week 51 – Leviticus 27 and Mark 2

December 23, 2012 – Week 52 – Numbers 1-2 and Mark 3

December 30, 2012 – Week 1 – Numbers 3 and Numbers 4

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WORDS FROM PASTOR J

MONDAY – NOVEMBER 19, 2012

10:00 a.m. – Intercessory Prayer Time

4:30 p.m. – We Sew Love Quilting Ministry Meeting

6:00 p.m. – Youth Drama Ministry Meeting

6:00 p.m. – Brother to Brother Bible Study

7:00 p.m. – Miracle Monday Prayer and Praise Gathering

TUESDAY – NOVEMBER 20, 2012

6:00 p.m. – Tutorial Ministry – Location: Light Center Library

6:30 p.m. – Study the Word of God

6:30 p.m. – NP Sign Language Class

6:30 p.m. – Circle of Sorrow and Hope Holiday Bereavement Support

7:00 p.m. – Spelling Bee – Round II – WRJ Chapel

7:00 p.m. – Mighty Men of God Choir Rehearsal

POWER WEDNESDAY – NOVEMBER 21, 2012

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. – Children’s Choir Rehearsal

6:30 p.m. – Study the Word of God (Ages 5-17)

7:00 p.m. – Thanksgiving Eve Worship Service

THURSDAY – NOVEMBER 22, 2012

9:00 a.m. – Meals on Wheels – At The Lighthouse

The Church and the Administrative Office closed in

Observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday

FRIDAY – NOVEMBER 23, 2012

The Church and the Administrative Office closed in

Observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday

SATURDAY – NOVEMBER 24, 2012

11:00 am. – Mighty Men of God Choir Rehearsal

This Week At New Prospect – November 19-24, 2012 Page 5

Miracle Monday Prayer and Praise service at 7:00 p.m.

7:00AM Prayer on Power Wednesday With Pastor J! Dial: (712) 432-0075;

Participant Code: 949399#.

An Evening of Elegance for the New Prospect Widows and Widowers will be

held on Friday, December 7, 2012 in the S. L. Whitney Fellowship Hall at 6:00pm.

You may register in the atrium TODAY following both worship services.

Attention all ministries of New Prospect! Please turn in recommendations for

Ministry Chairperson to the Administrative Office by November 18th. Forms are

available on the table in the lobby.

The Angel Tree Ministry is requesting all individuals who would like to sponsor

a child this Christmas to please complete and submit your form and leave in

administrative office mailbox.

The NEW PROSPECT SPELLING BEE Round 2 - Grades 4-5 will be held on

Tuesday, November 20, 2012 in the Wilma R. Johnson Chapel. Sign in begins at

6:30pm and the Spelling Bee begins 7:00pm. Any questions, please contact Sis.

Ellisa Rhodes: ellisarhodes@hotmail.com or by phone at 248-850-6761.

NP Sign Language Class will resume on Tuesday, November 20, 2012 at 6:30pm.

Bereavement Support for the Holidays is available to all who may need support

during the holiday season as they go through the grief and mourning process.

This can be the most difficult time of year for those who have lost loved ones.

Holiday Support will be each Tuesday, 6:30pm to 7:30pm, November 20 and 27;

December 4, 11, and 18.

Thanksgiving Eve Worship Service will be Wednesday November 21, 2012 at 7:00

p.m. Please invite your family and friends to join you!

MEALS ON WHEELS “HUNGER TAKES NO HOLIDAY.” We need volunteers

to deliver meals to the homebound on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November

22, 2012 at 9:00 a.m. Location Site: At The Lighthouse, 19940 Livernois. Please

complete the registration form on the lobby table and place it in the General

Mission Mailbox.

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The Church and the Administrative Office will be closed on November 22 and 23,

2012 in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday.

Attention Church Members! If you have not done so, please contact the church

office at 313-341-4204 and submit your current email address.

Please submit a copy of your child’s report card to the church office, if they

received a 2.5 or better, to be included in the New Prospect honor roll. KEEP UP

THE GOOD WORK!

25% off selected books in the NuRu Bookstore starting today. Don’t forget to

pick up your copy of Rev. Jazz’s book “Dancing with Broken Bones” and the

New Prospective Newsletter.

The Usher Ministry #2 will meet on Thursday, November 29, 2012 at 6:00pm.

Kitchen/Hospitality Ministry Meeting will be held on Thursday, November 29th

at 6:30pm.

ATTENTION: ALL MARRIED AND ENGAGED COUPLES!

Gather on Friday evening, November 30, 2012 at 7:00pm.

Topic of discussion:

“When Porcupines Fall In Love”

(Recognize the difference between conflict and quarreling and discover

biblically based ways to resolve conflict.)

Bring Bibles, Paper and Pen.

Facilitator: Pastor Wilma Johnson

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Prayer gathering - “UPPER ROOM” experience on Friday, November 30th from

9:00p.m to 6:00a.m. LOCATION: Wilma R. Johnson Chapel.

Deaconess Ministry meeting will be held on Saturday, December 1, 2012 at

10:00am.

General Mission Ministry meeting will be held on Saturday, December 8, 2012 at

10:00am.

The Angel Tree Fellowship Luncheon will be held on Saturday, December 8, 2012

from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the S. L. Whitney Fellowship Hall.

The Meal Is Served With Love, Sunday, December 9, 2012 @ 5:00pm. Volunteers

are needed to greet and serve our guests in S. L. Whitney Fellowship Hall. Wear

your “Shine” t-shirts.

Nurses Ministry meeting will be held on Tuesday, December 11, 2012 at 6:30pm.

New Prospect will assist in feeding the Hungry at Ecumenical Theological

Seminary located at 2930 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI 48201, Wednesday,

December 12, 2012 at 10:00 a.m.

Nursing/Senior Citizens Ministry: Thursday, December 13, 2012

5:00p.m. West Oaks Senior Care/Rehab, 22355 W. Eight Mile Rd, Detroit

6:00p.m. St. Joseph’s Mercy Living Center, 9400 Conant, Hamtramck

6:00p.m. Royal Oak Towers, 20800 Wyoming, Ferndale

The Sunday School Christmas Program will be held on Sunday, December 16th at

9:30a.m.

Please join us for the Blue Christmas Prayer Service on Monday, December 17th

at 7:00pm.

Grandparents as Parents Ministry will meet on Thursday, December 20th at

6:30pm.

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NP YOUTH AND CHILDREN MINISTRY MISSION OUTING

With the Residents of

REDFORD GERIATRIC VILLAGE 22811 W. 7 Mile Rd, Detroit, MI 48219

Saturday, November 24, 2012 2:00pm – 4:00pm

Youth ages 7 and under must be accompanied by an adult

Please arrive at NP by 1:20pm for Transportation to Redford Village

Annual Fall Youth Lock-In Friday, November 30, 2012 for Youth ages 12-17

At New Prospect Time: 7:00pm – 9:00am

Workshops, Games, Food and Fun!

** For More Information, Contact Rev. April Hearn at 313-342-1925

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.

Sunday at 9:30 a.m.

*** THE LIGHT CENTER ***

Location Class

Nursery Ages 2 to 3

Room #107 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

Room #204 How to Defeat Temptation

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)

CB HEATH HALL

Room 101 Young Adult Sunday School

Sunday School And Christian Education Opportunities Page 15

HOLIDAY SERVICE SCHEDULE

First Sunday of Advent December 2, 2012

“Mary’s Song” Luke 1:46-55

Second Sunday of Advent December 9, 2012

“Zechariah’s Song” Luke 1:67-79

Third Sunday of Advent December 16, 2012

“John the Baptist’s Song” Luke 3:1-18

Christmas Gathering and Pastor’s Birthday Celebration

December 21, 2012 - 6:30pm

Fourth Sunday of Advent December 23, 2012

“The Angel’s Song” Luke 2:14

Christmas Eve Cantata/Worship Service – 6:00pm/7:00pm December 24, 2012

“T’was the Night Before”/“What Child Is This?” Luke 2:1-20

Christmas Day Worship Service – 8:00am December 25, 2012

“It’s Time To Celebrate” Luke 2:8-20

Russell Street and New Prospect - Location: New Prospect Baptist Church

Pastor DeeDee Coleman and Pastor Wilma Johnson, Preaching

First Sunday After Christmas December 30, 2012

“WATER” (A Symbol of the Holy Spirit) John 7: 38

New Year’s Eve Worship Service – 7:00pm December 31, 2012

“WIND” (A Symbol of the Holy Spirit) John 3:8

Watch Night Worship Service – 10:00pm December 31, 2012

“FIRE” (A Symbol of the Holy Spirit) Act 2:3

First Sunday of 2013 January 6, 2013

“WINE” (A Symbol of the Holy Spirit) Ephesians 5:18