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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”

“FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT”

MARCH 17, 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 43:16-21

Show Some Love .....................................

Invitation To Share Your Offerings ....

Offertory Prayer .....................................

Musical Selection ...................................

The Preached Word ................................

Prayer Time……………………………

Invitation to Discipleship ....................

Benediction and Blessing ......................

Prayer of Invocation/Confession

Our Father and our God, we praise You

and we rejoice today because we know

You. We come, in faith, believing. You

are the God of love and we trust You.

In this season of Lent, give us spiritual

growth and spiritual vision as we

walk by faith. Deepen our faith as we

worship together today. No matter

how twisted the ways of this world

may be, Your Holy power is working to

bring order out of chaos, peace out of

war and the light of community out of

the midnight of hatred. O God of each

new day, We pray for our families. We

pray for the healing of Your grace that

makes us whole. As we journey to

Easter, thank You for revealing to us

that this world is Yours. Help us

throughout this Holy Season to hear

Your voice. We offer our prayer in

Jesus' Name. Amen.

O give thanks unto the Lord, for the

Lord is good: His mercy endureth

forever.

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Enter His Gates With Praise

OFFERTORY PRAYER

O God, we come to You with the

confidence You have given to us. We

are confident that You meet our

deepest needs, especially our need for

forgiveness. Thank You, O God, for a

Savior who is an example of

obedience. May we search our own

hearts and motives and give because

we love You. Help us to grow in the

grace of giving. May nothing keep us

from our obligations here and now.

Today, with thanksgiving, we bring

our tithes, mission gifts and

sacrificial offerings to You. Amen.

"Set your affection on things above,

not on things on the earth”

Colossians 3:2

ON LINE GIVING

eGiving is available for your

convenience on

New Prospect’s Website:

www.newnpmbcunity.org

BROADCASTING LIVE

Share with our church family,

especially our sick and shut-in, they

can view our Sunday Services and

our website. Click on sermons, and

then LIVE VIDEO STREAM

IN THE HOSPITAL

Blessed are they that mourn, for they

shall be comforted. Matthew 5:4

The Family of Jerale Williams

The Family of Sadie Flennoy

The Family of Lucy Gibson

The Family of Lonnie Austin

Brantley

Appreciations and Expressions of

Thanks have been received

from the following:

T-Rose and Yancyy

The Family of Simon Ellison

Harold and Pamela Ford and Family

James Pearson and Family

Mike, Jeff and Tina Baker

The Family of Martha Maxwell

Penni and Bernard Johnson

The Family of Bernice Palmer

Deacon Yolanda Young 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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Pray Without Ceasing For Our Members

MARCH 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

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

Donnie Farrior, Heartland Health Center, 26270 Morlock, Livonia 48152

Deaconess Dorothy Grubbs, Lasher Hills Nursing Care, 25300 Lahser, Southfield 48033

Ruth Hutson, Village of Redford, 25330 W. Six Mile Rd., Redford 48340

NeeQuan Jackson-Dickie, Heartland Health Center, 6950 Farmington Rd., W. Blmfld 48322

Emma Jenkins, Caring Hearts Nursing Home, 12904 Ashton, Detroit 48223

Lillian Johnson, Lahser Hills Nursing Care Center, 25300 Lahser Rd., Southfield 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 48089

Lucille Reed, Medilodge of Southfield, 26715 Greenfield, Southfield 48075

Gladys Smith, Redford Geriatric Village, 22811 W. Seven Mile Rd, Detroit 48219

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 Charles Daniels Deborah Howzie Hattie Reynolds

Dennis Alexander Crystal Daviston Jessie Hunter Jeanette Riley

Frances Allison Patricia Dorris Frederick James Mamie Rimmer

Annie Bailey Juanita Dubose Timella James Ella Roberson

Mary Boyd Katherine Dunn Dorothy Jameson Mildred Scott

Julynn Brown Fannie Elks Hilda Johnson Ruth Smith

Barbara Brown Annie Ellison Emma Jenkins Delores Singleton

Queenie Bruce Dennis Ester Laura Johnson Mary Singleton

Lester Bryant K. Patricia Gilbert Lillian Johnson Connie Stafford

Wyley Burroughs, Sr. James Gray Leroy Killion Sylvia Stafford

Gregory Christmas Janice Grier Maria Long Walter Stafford

Cathleen Clark Latonia Hampton Gladys Lowe Mary Tatum

Vonetta Clark John Harrison, II Gloria McKee Edward Tate

Delores Clowney Joyce Heath Juanita McMurtry Grace Tindle

Janice Coley Rudean Hill Louise Maddox Sarah Tinsley

George Cook Josephine Hollingsworth Barbara Marable Castana Turner

Ronald Copeland Willie Holmes Dessa Neal Sethrida Walker

Tanisha Cooper Esther Holt Carol Norris Julius Weekes

Kendal Curtis Clara B. Horton Josephine Price Norma Wilks

James Dalton Kim Houston Lois E. Primas

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

“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)

Who do you think Jesus is? That's a question we all have to face and answer at some

time in life. Our answer to this question will determine what our lives will become.

Who is Jesus? Read Mark 2:1-12 and you will find that Jesus was running into

opposition from the religious leaders of His day. They were upset and confused by His

actions. Who did He think He was? People were flocking to hear Him and see Him. The

paralyzed man walked so, yes, Jesus was a Healer. He had power! But there was more

to Him than that. God was in Christ. Somehow, in what Jesus said and did, God was

acting. The first thing Jesus did was forgive the man's sins. Who does Jesus think He

is...God? Jesus healed and Jesus forgave. But only God can forgive and because Jesus

forgave, the only logical conclusion was that Jesus was God! That's what Jesus

wanted them to do. But the religious leaders would not believe. Who do you think

Jesus is?

Enter His Gates With Praise

WORDS FROM PASTOR J

2012-2013 Weekly Bible Reading 2 Year Plan

Old and New Testament Together

February 24, 2013 – Week 61 – Numbers 23-24 and Numbers 25-26

March 3, 2013 – Week 62 – Numbers 27-28 and Mark 8

March 10, 2013 – Week 63 – Numbers 29-30 and Numbers 31

March 17, 2013 – Week 64 – Mark 9 and Numbers 32

March 24, 2013 – Week 65 – Numbers 33 and Numbers 34

March 31, 2013 – Week 66 – Numbers 35-36 and Mark 10

MONDAY – MARCH 18, 2013

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 – MARCH 19, 2013

6:00 p.m. –Tutorial Ministry

6:30 p.m. – NP Sign Language Class

7:00 p.m. – Mass Choir Rehearsal WEDNESDAY – MARCH 20, 2013

11:00 a.m./6:30 p.m. – FAMILY LENTEN JOURNEY

5:30 p.m. – Sunday School Teacher’s Meeting

5:45 p.m. – Celestial Children’s Choir Rehearsal

6:30 p.m. – Children’s Bible Study

6:30 p.m. – Youth Bible Study

THURSDAY – MARCH 21, 2013

1100 a.m. – Seasoned Seniors Chair Aerobics

12:00 p.m. – Study the Word of God

6:00 p.m. – Pastor’s Care Ministry Meeting

6:00 p.m. –Usher Ministry #1 Meeting

6:30 p.m. – H.U.G.S. Ministry Meeting

6:30 p.m. – Kitchen/Hospitality Ministry Meeting

6:30 p.m. – Women’s Bible Study

7:00 p.m. – NP Youth /Young Adult Choir Rehearsal

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

FRIDAY – MARCH 22, 2013

5:30 p.m. – Liturgical Dance Ministry Rehearsal

SATURDAY – MARCH 23, 2013

9:00 a.m. – MORNING GLORY Celebrating Christian Education

9:00 a.m. – Worship Chamber Ensemble Rehearsal

11:00 a.m. – Spirit of Praise/Choraleers Choir Rehearsal

11:00 a.m. – Girl Scouts Meeting – Light Center

11:00 a.m. – Boy Scouts Meeting – ATL

This Week At New Prospect –March 18-23, 2013

Family Lenten Journey – They Met At Calvary…

Ash Wednesday through Resurrection Sunday

February 13, 2013 to March 31, 2013

Study the WORD Together Every Wednesday for Six Weeks

February 13, 2013 to March 20, 2013

WEEK ONE

February 13, 2013 ~ "The Teachers Who Hated Jesus"

WEEK TWO

February 20, 2013 ~ "The Priests Who Bought Jesus"

WEEK THREE

February 27, 2013 ~ "The Traitor Who Sold Jesus"

WEEK FOUR

March 6, 2013 ~ "The Crowd Who Cried, Crucify Jesus!"

WEEK FIVE

March 13, 2013 ~ "The Judge Who Sentenced Jesus"

WEEK SIX

March 20, 2013 ~ "The Thieves Who Died With Jesus"

March 24, 2013 Palm/Passion Sunday

March 25-28, 2013 Holy Week

March 29, 2013 Good Friday

March 30, 2013 Holy Saturday/Easter Vigil

March 31, 2013 Sunrise Service At 6:00am

Resurrection/Easter Sunday Worship

At 8:00am and 11:00am

Sunday School Easter Program at 9:30am

Lenten Journey

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#.

ATTENTION MEMBERS: The Transportation Ministry provides bus service

for the Wednesday Morning Bible Study Hour and Sunday Morning Worship

Services. If you need a ride, please call the church office.

The Transportation Ministry is seeking Bus Attendants. If you are interested,

please contact the church office at 313-341-4204.

It’s time to send out care packages to our college students! The Young

Adult/College Ministry “CROSSROADS” would like to update contact

information for New Prospect’s college students between the ages of 18-25.

Please visit the table in the administrative office lobby following both

worship services TODAY to update information for you or your student or

email: [email protected].

The 21st annual Susan G. Komen Race For the Cure® (RFTC) will be held on

Saturday, May 18, 2013 at Comerica Park. On-site registration will take

place in the atrium every Sunday beginning TODAY, March 17th after both

services through Sunday, April 21st, with the exception of Easter Sunday; you

can also register on our team webpage at:

www.active.com/donate/detroitRFTC13/2013NPunity. We will wear the gold

New Prospect team shirt which can also be ordered during the registration

period. Looking forward to your participation. Questions can be directed to

Sis. Jeanette Girty or Deaconess Myrtle Nelson.

Usher Ministry #1 will meet Thursday, March 21, 2013 at 6:00pm.

The H.U.G.S. Ministry will meet on Thursday, March 21, 2013 at 6:30pm.

The Pastor’s Care Ministry will meet on Thursday, March 21, 2013 at

6:00pm.

Announcements and Information

http://www.active.com/donate/detroitRFTC13/2013NPunity

DATE CHANGE: Kitchen/Hospitality Ministry will meet on Thursday, March

21, 2013 at 6:30pm.

New Prospect Girl Scouts next meeting will be held on Saturday, March 23,

2013 at 11:00am. Location: The Light Center. All girls are welcome to join.

New Prospect’s Boy Scout’s next meeting will be held on Saturday, March 23,

2013 at 11:00 a.m., Location: At The Lighthouse. We would like to invite all

boys from 1st grade and up, to join us.

Michigan District Congress of Christian Education presents Morning Glory

Celebrating Christian Education on Saturday, March 23, 2013 at 9:00am at

New Prospect. Guest Preacher: Rev. Dr. Jeremiah Wright. All are welcome.

The Young Adult Ministry will hold a planning and strategy meeting on

Saturday, March 23, 2013 at 1:00pm to 2:00pm. All those interested in

volunteering are welcome to attend this meeting.

Circle of Sorrow and Hope Bereavement Support Group will meeting on

Tuesday, March 26, 2013 at 6:30 p.m.

Usher Ministry #2 will meet on Thursday, March 28, 2013 at 6:00pm.

The NuRu Bookstore is having a meeting/training on Thursday, March 28,

2013 at 6:30pm in the Bookstore.

The New Prospect Seasoned Seniors Monthly Gathering will be held on

Thursday, March 28, 2013, 10:00am–2:00pm. We will have a presentation on

“Nutrition” by our guest, Dr. Velonda Thompson, Institute for Population

Health. Come out and enjoy Bible Study, aerobics, lunch and fellowship.


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

volunteers to deliver meals to the homebound seniors on Easter Sunday,

March 31, 2013 immediately following the Sunrise Worship Service. Location:

At The Lighthouse, 19940 Livernois. Please complete the registration form on

the lobby table and turn it in to the Administrative Office.

ATTENTION YOUNG ADULTS!!! The “CROSSROADS” (Young Adult

Ministry), will meet on Friday, April 5th from 7:00pm to 9:00pm. All Young

Adults, ages 18-35 are welcome!!!!

The Courtesy Ministry will meet on Tuesday, April 8th at 6:00pm.

Nursing/Senior Citizens Ministry: Thursday, April 11, 2013

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 Community Meal Is Served With Love, Sunday, April 14, 2013 at 5:00pm

Volunteers are needed to greet and serve our guests in S. L. Whitney

Fellowship Hall. Wear your “Shine” t-shirts.

Michigan District Baptist Congress of Christian Education

Education Week – April 1– 5, 2013 – 6:00pm – 8:00pm

New Prospect Baptist Church

6330 Pembroke, Detroit, 48221

Rev. Dr. Wilma Johnson, Congress President (Host Pastor)


ATTENTION! The 3rd Annual Women in Leadership Conference sponsored by

Ecumenical Theological Seminary will be held on April 10-13, 2013 at New

Prospect. Conference and Registration information cards are available on the

table in the lobby. Register now!

ATTENTION All Adult Men and Young Men of New Prospect! Reserve your

spot now for the Mountaintop Conference VIII – “In His Image: Do You

Recognize the Man in the Mirror” to be held April 11-14, 2013 in Bay City, MI.

Flyer/Registration forms are available on the table in the lobby. For any

questions, please see Deacon James Parham or Min. Lawrence Phillips.

ATTENTION!!! Dr. Jasmin “Rev. Jazz” Sculark presents “Dancing With

Broken Bones” 2013 Women’s Conference to be held April 19-21, 2013 at

Shiloh Baptist Church in York, PA. Information and Registration forms are

available on the table in the lobby. Register on line at:

www.dancewithme2013.com or fax your form to 717-854-0485. Reserve your

spot now!

Tutorial Ministry meets each Tuesday in the Light Center Library at 6:00p.m.

Children in grades K-12. Tutors are also needed. If you would like to become

a tutor, please contact the church office at 313-341-4204.

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.


B.M.&E. State Congress of Christian Education

April 29– May 3, 2013 – 6:00pm – 8:00pm

Oasis of Hope Christian Church

933 W. Seven Mile Rd., Detroit, MI 48203

(East of Woodward Ave.)

http://www.dancewithme2013.com/

Our Pre-Anniversary Revival will be May 6, 7, 8, 2013.

Our Theme: “Holy Spirit, Fill This House… Fill This Vessel!”

Ephesians 5:18-19

Rev. Connie “CJ” Jackson, Lecturer – 6:00 p.m.

Rev. Dr. Walter T. Richardson – Revivalist – 7:00 p.m.

Congratulations to Pastor J who will receive an honorary degree from

American Baptist College, Nashville, TN!

Pastor J is also the Commencement Preacher.

American Baptist College Commencement Date:

May 16, 2013

Friday, May 17, 2013

“An Evening of Your Favorite Hymns”

7:00pm

Saturday, May 18, 2013

“Show Pastor J and Deacon Dave Some Love”

2:00pm – 4:00pm

Congratulations to Pastor and People!

We are Celebrating 14 Years Together!

Sunday, May 19, 2013

“Holy Spirit, Fill This House… Fill This Vessel!”

Ephesians 5:18-19

7:30 a.m. – Worship Service – Rev. David L. Roberson

11:00 a.m. – Worship Service – Pastor Wilma R. Johnson


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!

Angel Alls-Hall

Renaissance High School

Tyeisha Lewis

Allendale Elementary

Issac Saidu

P.A.C.E. Academy

George Badgett, III

Old Redford Academy High

School

Shaniya Marshall

Detroit Service Learning

Academy

Brianna Smith

FLICS

Saul Bradfield

Cornerstone School

Christina Miller

Mumford High School

Joshua Smith

Birney Middle School

Deionte Bruton

Ecorse Community High

School.

Eric Minus


Malika Smith


Jarell Cunningham

Grosse Pointe High School

Ryan Montgomery

MacArthur Elementary

Jaylen Stafford

University YES Academy

Alicia Dennis

Shoals Middle School.

Erica Nelson

Shrine Catholic Grade School

Jermel Stephens

P.A.C.E. Academy

Daion Hall-Foster

Pasteur Elementary

Rachel Nelson

Shrine Catholic High School

Taylor Stephens

P.A.C.E. Academy

Raven Fowler

Cornerstone Schools

Khali Noland

P.A.C.E. Academy

Ariana Talbert

Berkley High School

Sharon Harrison

Detroit Country Day Middle.

Jalen Pless

Mumford High School

Dion Traylor, II

Bates Academy

7 Addison Horton

International Academy

Jasmine A. Pless

Schulze Middle School

Nietra Wright

P.A.C.E. Academy

Amber Johnson

Great Oaks Academy

Dezirae Robinson


Theatra Wright

University High School

Jaylen Lewis

Rogers Early Elementary

Victor Robinson

Eisenstein Elementary.

Matthew Lewis

Cass Technical High School

Kyndle J. Saffold

Hazel Park Jr. High School

Michigan District Baptist Congress of Christian Education

April 1-3, 2013 - Youth Education Week – 6:00pm to 7:30pm

BM&E Convention of the State of Michigan

April 4, 2013 College Tour for High School Students to Western Michigan University Cost: $10.00 per person – For more information and to register, please

see Sis. Hattie Knox.

Experience the WORD!!!! 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 11:00am

Trip to the Underground Railroad Living Museum

BM&E State Convention YMCA Youth Lock-in

*Watch the bulletin for details *

** 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 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 Living Like You Belong to God

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)

Sunday School And Christian Education Opportunities – 9:30AM

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!

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