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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: [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”
THE FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT - THE SUNDAY OF “HOPE”
THE ORDINANCES OF BAPTISM AND HOLY COMMUNION
ENDOWMENT SUNDAY
DECEMBER 1, 2013 * 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 .............................. Isaiah 2:1-5
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 Sovereign Lord and Redeemer, as we
enter this blessed season of Advent,
we rejoice at Your grace and love,
which provided for us a Savior. We
are so grateful to know the Savior as
a real and living presence in our lives.
Forgive us when we take this
remarkable gift for granted. Forgive
us when we act like nothing took
place in Bethlehem or at Calvary. We
thank You today because Advent is
not simply a time to recall past
events but to prepare for that great
and glorious event which is to come.
The Suffering Servant will return as
Lord of Lords and King of Kings! By
the help of the Holy Spirit, may these
days of preparation, change our
hearts and lives. We ask all of this in
the powerful name of Jesus. Amen.
I was glad when they said unto me,
"Let us go into the house of the Lord!"
Enter His Gates With Praise Page 2
OFFERTORY PRAYER
Gracious Heavenly Father, giver of
eternal life and giver of all blessings,
we offer You the love of our hearts.
We offer You the praise of our lips.
We offer You the results of our labor
as an expression of our worship.
Thank You for all the good news You
communicate to our hearts through
the coming of Jesus Christ to be our
Savior. We give our tithes, mission
gifts and sacrificial offerings to You
today. Please accept them, and bless
them, and use them. We pray this in
our Savior's name. Amen.
But store up for yourselves treasures
in heaven… For where your treasure
is, there will your heart be also.
Matthew 6:20-21
DEBIT CARD GIVING
You can worship the Lord with your
tithes and offerings by also using
your debit card. Please visit Room
106 at the end of each worship
service.
ON LINE GIVING
eGiving is available for your
convenience on
New Prospect’s Website:
www.newnpmbcunity.org
IN THE HOSPITAL
Geraldine Hearn St. Johns -Moross
Annie Bailey Beaumont
Janice Marie Rambo Harper
Idonia Savage Harper
Blessed are they that mourn, for they
shall be comforted. Matthew 5:4
The Family of Lillian Johnson
The Family of James Moore, Jr.
The Family of Dorsey Lango
Appreciations and Expressions of
Thanks have been received
from the following:
The Family of Electra Blackmon
Anita Weekes and Family
The Family of Katrina Coleman
Carl Morgan, II and Family
The Family of Eliza Shepherd
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
Pray Without Ceasing For Our Members Page 3
DECEMBER 2013 - SICK AND SHUT-IN
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 Nursing Home, 14900 Middlebelt, 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
Baby Carter Agbugui NeeQuan Jackson Dickie Janice Hurd Ella Roberson
Dennis Alexander Juanita DuBose Pamela Jackson Ruth Smith
Velma Ard Barrett Dorris Dorothy Jameson Delores Singleton
Annie Bailey Katherine Dunn Hilda Johnson Mary Singleton
Rhonda Bowens Fannie Elkins Laura Johnson Connie Stafford
Shavonda Bowen Annie Ellison Leroy Killion Sylvia Stafford
Mary Boyd Dennis Ester James Lee Mary Tatum
Julynn Brown Todd Ester Willie B. Lee Rose Marie Thomas
Barbara Brown Donnie Farrior Gladys Lowe Grace Tindle
Queenie Bruce K. Patricia Gilbert Gloria McKee Sarah Tinsley
Lester Bryant Glenna Smith Gray Juanita McMurtry Loretta Torrence
Wylie Burroughs, Sr. James Gray Louise Maddox Castana Turner
Gregory Christmas Latonia Hampton Roger Marable Sethrida Walker
Rose Marie Claytor John Harrison, II Olajuwon Mitchell Michelle White
Delores Clowney Joyce Heath Carol Norris Carmen Wiggins
Janice Coley Lois Heath Lycester Paige James Woods
Rosie Collins Rudean Hill Lois E. Primas Cora Vasquez
George Cook Josephine Hollingsworth Priscilla Pugh
Ronald Copeland Willie Holmes Andrea Reason
Tanisha Cooper Esther Holt Hattie Reynolds
Kendal Curtis Clara B. Horton Jeanette Riley
Crystal Daviston Jessie Hunter Mamie Rimmer
Pray Without Ceasing For Our Members Page 4
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.
Today is the First Sunday of Advent. We are to keep watch, wait and
expect Christ to come in His glory. We are to keep our eyes open and live
in hope. We are like servants expecting their master to return very soon.
We should do all we can do, where we can do it. The church must watch
and wait in hope. The church has been empowered to serve the One who
was, and is, and is to come. Let us be faithful to our duties day by day,
not knowing when the Master will come.
2012-2013 Weekly Bible Reading 2 Year Plan
Old and New Testament Together
November 3, 2013 – Week 97 – I Samuel 9-10 and I Samuel 11-12
November 10, 2013 – Week 98 – I Samuel 13 and I Samuel 14
November 17, 2013 – Week 99 – Luke 10 and I Samuel 15-16
November 24, 2013 – Week 100 – I Samuel 17 and I Samuel 18
December 1, 2013 – Week 101 – Luke 11 and I Samuel 19-20
December 8, 2013 – Week 101 – I Samuel 21-22 and I Samuel 23-24
December 15, 2013 – Week 102 – Luke 12 and I Samuel 25
December 22, 2013 – Week 103 – I Samuel 26-27 and I Samuel 28-29
December 29, 2013 – Week 104 – I Samuel 30-31
** The Nursery is open Sundays at 7:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. **
WORDS FROM PASTOR J
MONDAY – DECEMBER 2, 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 – DECEMBER 3, 2013
6:00 p.m. – Tutorial Ministry
6:30 p.m. – NP Family Fitness ZUMBA Class (S. L. Whitney Hall)
6:30 p.m. – NP Sign Language Class
6:30 p.m. – Health and Life Ministry Meeting
6:30 p.m. – Circle of Sorrow and Hope Bereavement Ministry Holiday Support
7:00 p.m. – Spirit of Praise/Choraleers Choir Rehearsal
POWER WEDNESDAY – DECEMBER 4, 2013 11:00 a.m./6:00 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
6:00 p.m. - Young Adult Usher’s Meeting
6:30 p.m. – Young Adult Bible Study
6:30 p.m. – Children’s Bible Study
6:30 p.m. – Youth Bible Study
THURSDAY – DECEMBER 5, 2013
11:00 a.m. – Seasoned Seniors Chair Aerobics
12:00 p.m. – Study the Word of God
6:00 p.m. – Young Adult Usher Ministry Meeting
6:00 p.m. – Angel Tree Ministry Meeting
7:00 p.m. – NP Youth /Young Adult Choir Rehearsal
7:00 p.m. – Mighty Men of God Choir Rehearsal
FRIDAY – DECEMBER 6, 2013
6:00 p.m. – Liturgical Dance Ministry Rehearsal
6:00 p.m. – AN EVENING OF ELEGANCE
SATURDAY – DECEMBER 7, 2013
11:00 a.m. – ANGEL TREE FELLOWSHIP LUNCHEON
11:00 a.m. – NP Youth /Young Adult Choir Rehearsal
1:00 p.m. – Sunday School Program Rehearsal
This Week At New Prospect – December 2-7, 2013 Page 5
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Miracle Monday Prayer and Praise service at 7:00 p.m. – EVERY
MONDAY NIGHT!
October, November and December is our STEWARDSHIP MONTHS! We
need you to actively support the life and work of New Prospect with
your time, talents, and treasures. Our goal is $150,000.00.
An Evening of Elegance for the New Prospect Widows and Widowers
will be held on Friday, December 6, 2013 in the S. L. Whitney Fellowship
Hall at 6:00 p.m. You may register TODAY in the atrium following both
worship services.
Christmas Cards are now available in the NuRu Bookstore. Rev. Jasmin
“Jazz” Sculark’s DVD’s and Books and CD’s from the revival are also
available.
The Circle of Sorrow and Hope Bereavement Support Ministry will be
available for Holiday Support each Tuesday, 6:30pm to 7:30pm,
December 3, 10, and 17 for any type of loss. Death is only one of many
forms of loss. Loss is experienced when anything we have become
attached to is no longer there. Family and friends are welcome to attend.
The Young Adult Ushers will meet on Thursday, December 5, 2013 at
6:00pm.
The Angel Tree Ministry will meet on Thursday, December 5, 2013 at
6:00pm.
Announcements and Information Page 6
Rehearsal Schedule for Sunday School Christmas Program
Saturday, December 7, 2013 – 1:00pm – 3:15pm
Saturday, December 14, 2013 – 1:00pm – 3:00pm
The Angel Tree Fellowship Luncheon will be held on Saturday, December
7, 2013 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the S. L. Whitney Fellowship Hall.
New Prospect Girl Scout’s next meetings will be held on Saturday,
December 7 and December 14, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. Location: The Light
Center - Fine Arts Room. All girls are welcome to join!
Our Community Meal Is Served With Love, Sunday, December 8, 2013 at
5:00 p.m. Volunteers are needed to greet and serve our guests in S. L.
Whitney Fellowship Hall. Wear your “Shine” t-shirts.
The Transportation Ministry will meet on Tuesday, December 10, 2013 at
6:30pm.
The Nurses Ministry will meet on Tuesday, December 10, 2013 at 6:30pm.
Nursing/Senior Citizens Ministry: Thursday, December 12, 2013
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 National Kidney Foundation-Communities Against Diabetes
meeting will be held at New Prospect on Thursday, December 12, 2013 at
12:00noon. Come out and participate in exercising for health. All are
welcome. Lunch will be provided.
The General Mission Ministry will meet on Saturday, December 14, 2013
at 10:00am.
Project Cotton Candy will take place on Saturday, December 14, 2013 at
11:00am at the Interim House. The Church Decorating Ministry and
Courtesy Ministry will serve.
Announcements and Information Page 8
Pack & Troop #689, Boy Scouts of America next meeting will be held on
Saturday, December 14, 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.
The Sunday School Christmas Program will be held on Sunday,
December 15, 2013 at 9:30am.
Please join us for the Blue Christmas Prayer Service on Monday,
December 16, 2013 at 7:00pm.
Usher Ministry #1 will meet on Thursday, December 19, 2013 at 6:00pm.
ATTENTION all Kitchen/Hospitality Ministry members! There will be a
MANDATORY meeting on Thursday, December 19, 2013 at 6:30pm.
Please notify Rev. Doris Montgomery, Sis. Nikole Mitchell or Trustee
Dorris Walker if you are unable to attend this important meeting.
The Christmas Gathering and Pastor’s Birthday Celebration will be held
on Friday, December 20, 2013 at 7:00pm.
The Forever Young Singles Ministry (Single Men and Women, 40 years +)
will meet on Saturday, December 21, 2013 from 1:00pm to 3:00pm in the
S.L. Whitney Fellowship Hall. All are welcome!
The Christmas Eve Cantata will be held on December 24, 2013 at 6:00pm
followed by the Christmas Eve Worship Service at 7:00pm.
Christmas Day Worship Service will be held at Russell Street Baptist
Church Wednesday, December 25, 2013 at 8:00am. Pastor DeeDee
Coleman and Pastor Wilma Johnson, Preaching.
Announcements and Information Page 9
MEALS ON WHEELS “HUNGER TAKES NO HOLIDAY.” We need
volunteers to deliver meals to the homebound on Christmas Day,
Wednesday, December 25, 2013 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.
New Year’s Eve and Watch Night Worship Service will be held on
Tuesday, December 31, 2013 at 7:00pm and 10:00pm.
Tutorial Ministry meets Tuesdays in the Light Center Library at 6:00p.m.
Children in grades K-12 are invited to attend. Tutors are needed. If you
would like to become a tutor, please contact the church office at 313-341-
4204.
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
contact the church office at 313-341-4204.
Attention all ministries of New Prospect! Please turn in
recommendations for Ministry Chairperson to the Administrative Office.
Forms are available on the table in the lobby.
All Ministry Heads!!! Please submit the dates and times of your
meetings for the 2014 calendar to the Administrative office.
Announcements and Information Page 9
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IT’S TIME TO SERVE & SHINE!
Saturday, January 18, 2014 thru
Saturday, January 25, 2014
is our
Annual Ministry to the Homeless Week
at New Prospect!
Volunteers are needed to meet the needs of
our guests during that week.
All ministries and members are encouraged
to participate...
PLEASE WATCH THE BULLETIN FOR
UPCOMING INFORMATION!
It will be a blessing to you.
Come Out and Be A Blessing!
Wednesday Night Bible Study Ages 4-11 ~ Location: Room 105
Teens Ages 12-17 ~ Location: Room 102-103 Exciting topics, fun activities and lively discussions about
the WORD of God and how God loves you! Don’t be counted out!
New Member Orientation (Youth) 3rd and 4th Sunday at 12:00 noon. Location: Room 209
Youth In Worship…Worship with an Edge! (Hebrews 4:12) 3rd and 4th Sundays, in the Wilma R. Johnson Chapel
This worship service is designed especially for Ages 6-17! Service begins promptly at 11:00a.m.
** For More Information, Contact Rev. April Hearn at 313-342-1925
COMING EVENTS!!
December – Mission Outing
January AIR TIME Trampoline and Game Park
For More… Stay Tuned!!!
New Prospect Missionary
Baptist Church
Food Pantry Items Needed
Fats, Oils & Sweets
o Jelly and jam
o Sugar
o Mayonnaise
o Vegetable oil
o Salad dressing
o Syrup
Milk, Yogurt & Cheese
o Powdered milk
o Instant breakfast drinks
o Canned and boxed pudding
Meat, Poultry, Fish, Dry
Beans & Nuts
o Canned Tuna
o Canned Chicken
o Canned Beef Stew
o Bean soups
o Canned or dried beans
o Baked beans
o Canned chili
o Peanut Butter
Vegetables
o Canned Vegetables
o Vegetable Soup
o Canned Tomato products
o Spaghetti Sauce
o Canned Corn
o Baby Food Vegetables
o V-8 Juice
Fruits
o Canned Fruit
o Raisins
o Applesauce
o Baby Food Fruit
o Fruit Snacks (100% Fruit)
o Canned & Boxed 100% Juice
Bread, Cereal, Rice & Pasta
o Rice and rice mixes
o Canned Pastas
o Noodle mixes
o Dry noodles and pastas
o Macaroni and Cheese Mix
o Cold Cereals
o Infant Cereal
o Hot Cereal Mixes
o Oatmeal
o Bread & Muffin Mixes
o Pancake Mix
o Whole-Grain Crackers
o Granola Bars
o Graham Crackers
o Flour
Announcements and Information Page 11
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.
Announcements and Information Page 12
***SUNDAY SCHOOL – 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
CB HEATH HALL
Room 101 Young Adult Sunday School
*** CHRISTIAN EDUCATION – LIGHT CENTER ***
Room #204 Having a Real Relationship With God
Room #205 The Bait of Satan
Room #203 Side-by-Side (Married/Engaged Couples)
Room #202 In The Grip of Grace
W. R. Johnson Chapel Know The Words of Jesus
Library New Member’s Orientation (Adults)
Sunday School And Christian Education Opportunities – 9:30AM Page 13
Our Stewardship Months: October, November and December, 2013
Our Stewardship Goal: $150,000.00 (Thank you for giving $85,000.00 in October, 2012)
I shared my concerns at our church meeting in September. Please pray for God's work within this faith community as
you discern how you will support this ministry. Prayer is perhaps the most effective way for us to increase our faith and bring us into closer communion with our God.
Pray and ask God to use you. I am committed to joyfully leading our church in accomplishing our goal.
I am committed to making an impact in the Kingdom of God. God needs your help and we need your help.
Thank you for your Faith Giving today!
As of November 30, 2013 – We have received $56,654.78
HOLIDAY SERVICE SCHEDULE
First Sunday of Advent December 1, 2013
“The Wonderful Counselor” Isaiah 9:6
Second Sunday of Advent December 8, 2013
“The Prince of Peace” Isaiah 9:6
Third Sunday of Advent December 15, 2013
“The Everlasting Father” Isaiah 9:6
Blue Christmas Prayer Service
December 16, 2013 – 7:00pm
Christmas Gathering and Pastor’s Birthday Celebration
December 20, 2013 - 7:00pm
Fourth Sunday of Advent December 22, 2013
“The Mighty God” Isaiah 9:6
Christmas Eve Cantata – 6:00pm December 24, 2013
“Angel Alert: The Night That Heaven Came Down”
Christmas Eve Worship Service – 7:00pm December 24, 2013
“Immanuel” Isaiah 7:14
Christmas Day Worship Service – 8:00am December 25, 2013
“A Child is Born” Isaiah 9:6
Russell Street and New Prospect - Location: Russell Street Baptist Church
Pastor DeeDee Coleman and Pastor Wilma Johnson, Preaching
First Sunday After Christmas December 29, 2013
“WATER” (A Symbol of the Holy Spirit) John 7: 38
New Year’s Eve Worship Service – 7:00pm December 31, 2013
“WIND” (A Symbol of the Holy Spirit) John 3:8
Watch Night Worship Service – 10:00pm December 31, 2013
“FIRE” (A Symbol of the Holy Spirit) Acts 2:3
First Sunday of 2014 January 5, 2014
“WINE” (A Symbol of the Holy Spirit) Ephesians 5:18