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 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”

FIFTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST”

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2014 * 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 16:1-13

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

Forever God, Lord of the beginning and

the end, open our hearts so we can give

You the praise that is due Your holy

name. Let our prayers, and songs, and

every gesture, bring us closer to You and

make us more loving toward one

another, as Your people. Thank You, for

all that comes to us to make life livable

and useful. May we never become so

used to the wonder of Your world, that

we fail to appreciate the marvel of Your

provisions for our physical, mental and

spiritual needs. Thank You, Father, for

the church. Lead us to a greater

commitment to this living body of

Christ. Thank You for the foundation of

the church that has provided for our

journey and given strength for our

minds, souls and hearts. O Lord, You

have made this day for Yourself and for

us. It is Your day and we lift our praises

to the heavens and we rejoice. Amen.

Sing praises to the Lord, O you, his

faithful ones, and give thanks to his

holy name. Weeping may linger for

the night, but joy comes with the

morning.

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OFFERTORY PRAYER Heavenly Father, give deeper meaning to

our giving and give wider use to our gifts.

Through the unlimited and loving power

of the Holy Spirit, do more than we ever

imagined. We gladly give our tithes,

mission gifts and sacrificial offerings,

today, and may they glorify Your name. If

we are reluctant stewards, please increase

our faith and our love. We desire to enter

into the joy of our Lord. Thank You for

giving us life and more life in Your love

and grace. Amen.

Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory

and honor and power; for thou hast

created all things, and for thy pleasure

they are and were created. Revelation 4:11

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.

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 on our website. Click

on sermons, and then LIVE VIDEO STREAM

THE HOSPITAL

Ulysses Bellamy Providence

Doretha Turner Sinai Grace

Blessed are they that mourn, for they

shall be comforted. Matthew 5:4

The Family of Deborah Pettway

The Family of Shelley L. Jackson

The Family of Maxine Wadley

The Family of Calvin Baker, Sr.

Appreciations and Expressions of

Thanks have been received

from the following:

The Family of Deacon Freeman

Roquemore

Marguerite Watson and Family

The Family of Michael Douglas

Leah Spivey

Burnest Green

The Rambo and Agee Family

Abe Keys and Family

The Family of Deacon Lonzo Johnson

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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SEPTEMBER 2014 - SICK AND SHUT-IN Mattie Bullock, Westwood Nursing Center, 16588 Schaefer, Detroit 48235 Ferris Byrd, Oak Pointe Villa Nursing Home, 18901 Meyers, Detroit 48235 Crystal Daviston, Ambassador Nursing Home, 8045 E. Jefferson, Detroit 48214 Lloyd Dunn, Hartford Rehabilitation Center, 6700 W. Outer Dr., Detroit 48235 Dorothy Grubbs, Lasher Hills Nursing Care, 25300 Lahser, Southfield 48033 Velma Knox-Haynes, Signature Health Care, 1150 Dovercrest Rd., Memphis, TN 38134 Geneva Hunter, Evergreen Living Center, 19933 Thirteen Mile Rd., Southfield 48075 Emma Maclin, West Oaks Nursing Care, 22355 W. 8 Mile Rd, Detroit 48219 Gloria McKee, The Lakeland Center, 26900 Franklin Rd., Southfield 48033 Artmeca Moorer, Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan, 261 Mack, Detroit 48201 Alberta Phillips, Bortz Nursing Center, 11700 E. Ten Mile Rd, Warren 48089 Hattie Reynolds, Riverview Health & Rehab Center, 18300 E. Warren 48215 Thomas Foster, Evergreen Living Center, 19933 Thirteen Mile Rd., Southfield 48075 Sarah Tinsley, Heartland Nursing Center, 6950 Farmington Rd., W. Bloomfield 48322 Doris Darby, Riverview Health & Rehab Center, 18300 E. Warren, Detroit 48215

Floyd Allen Barrett Dorris Jessie Hunter Ella Roberson

Wanda Allen Juanita DuBose Janice Hurd Claborn Rogers

Francis Allison Katherine Dunn Cecelia Hutson Melvin Smith

Sandra Anderson Wilbert Dunn Brenda Jackson Ruth Smith

Tina Baker Fannie Elkins Dorothy Jameson Delores Singleton

Susan Bell Annie Ellison Calvin Johnson Mary Singleton

Ulysses Bellamy Donnie Farrior Hilda Johnson Connie Stafford

Irma Bolin Jeanette Girty Laura Johnson Mary Tatum

Rhonda Bowens Yolanda Glover Leroy Killion Grace Tindle

Mary Boyd Johnnie Gray James Lee Loretta Torrence

Queenie Bruce James Gray Willie B. Lee Castana Turner

Fannie Burrell Burnest Green Maurice Lynum Ollie Turner

Glenda Burrell Ruby Green Louise Maddox Sethrida Walker

Martha Price Burrows Latonia Hampton Sonia Marzette Conrad Washington

Lottie Caffee John Harrison, II Juanita McMurtry Rutha Welch

Gregory Christmas Walter Harvill Lucile Miller Elizabeth White

Jaurice Clay Mary Hawkins Lavora Morrison Michelle White

Rose Marie Claytor Joyce Heath Erma Phillips Carmen Wiggins

Delores Clowney Lois Heath Martha Price Andrea Williams

Janice Coley Randolph Henlon Lois E. Primas James Woods

George Cook Rudean Hill Priscilla Pugh

Ronald Copeland Josephine Hollingsworth Janice Marie Rambo

Ora Coleman Willie Holmes Andrea Reason

Tanisha Cooper Esther Holt Jeanette Riley

Elizabeth Denard Clara Horton Mamie Rimmer

P.U.S.H.

Pray Until Something Happens

Prayer Changes Things

Prayer Changes People

The following 16 Persons and their families

I need to carry on my heart this week:

Fatimah Blakely Breanna Scott

Kate Williams Danny Wilkerson

Filmel Johnson, Jr. Justin Reliford

Piper Amos Shirley McSween

Michael Baxter Ruth Littleton

Broderick Shreve Michelle Larsosa

Kimberly Beckley James Knox

Brittany Williams Tamesha Johnson

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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 before Bible Study and

Sundays after each service. We now accept debit and credit cards.

Max Lucado's book...Out LIVE Your Life... “We are given a

choice...an opportunity to make a big difference during a difficult

time. What if we rocked the world with hope? Infiltrated all

corners with God's love and life? What if we followed the example

of the Jerusalem church? What can we learn from their priorities

and passion? We are created by a great God to do great works. He

invites us to outlive our lives, not just in heaven but here on

earth.”

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

2014-2015 Weekly Bible Reading 2 Year Plan

Old and New Testament Together

September 7, 2014 – Week 37 – 1 Chronicles 19-20 and 1 Chronicles 21-22

September 14, 2014 – Week 38 – 1 Chronicles 23-24 and 1 Chronicles 25-26

September 21, 2014– Week 39 – 1 Chronicles 27-28 and John 7

September 28, 2014 – Week 40– 1 Chronicles 29 and 2 Chronicles 1 – 2

October 5, 2014 – Week 41 – John 8 and John 9

October 12, 2014 – Week 42 – 2 Chronicles 3-4 and 2 Chronicles 5-6

October 19, 2014 – Week 43 – John 10 and 2 Chronicles 7-8

October 26, 2014 – Week 44 – 2 Chronicles 9-10 and 2 Chronicles 11-12

WORDS FROM PASTOR J

MONDAY – SEPTEMBER 22, 2014

10:00 a.m. – Intercessory Prayer Time

6:00 p.m. – Miracle Monday Prayer and Praise Service

6:30 p.m. – Children/Youth/Teens Liturgical Dance Rehearsal

7:00 p.m. – Brother to Brother Bible Study

7:00 p.m. – Joint Ministries Women’s Day Rehearsal

TUESDAY – SEPTEMBER 23, 2014

6:00 p.m. – Women in the Word Bible Study

6:00 p.m. – Usher Ministry #2 Meeting

6:30 p.m. – Joyful Hands Women’s Day Rehearsal

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

6:30 p.m. – Health and Life Ministry Meeting

7:00 p.m. – Daughters of Light Mime Ministry Rehearsal

7:00 p.m. – Women’s Day Choir Rehearsal

WEDNESDAY – SEPTEMBER 24, 2014

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

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

7:00 p.m. – Women’s United-Hartford Memorial – Pastor Johnson Preaching

THURSDAY – SEPTEMBER 25, 2014

11:00 a.m. – Seasoned Seniors Chair Aerobics

FRIDAY – SEPTEMBER 26, 2014

SATURDAY – SEPTEMBER 27, 2014

9:00 a.m. – Joint Ministries Women’s Day Rehearsal

11:00 a.m. – Girl Scouts Meeting

11:00 a.m. – Boy Scouts Meeting - ATL

12:00 p.m. – Women’s Day Choir Rehearsal

This Week At New Prospect – September 22–27, 2014 Page 6

Miracle Monday Prayer at 10:00am and 6:00pm.

The Health and Life Ministry will meet on Tuesday, September 23, 2014 at

6:00pm. Health Care Persons, Chaplains, Nurses, and anyone that is

interested in caring for people are welcome to attend!

Usher Ministry #2 will meet on Tuesday, September 23, 2014 at 6:00pm.

Circle of Sorrow and Hope Bereavement Support Group will meet on

Tuesday, September 23, 2014 at 6:30pm.

POWER WEDNESDAY SERVICES – September 24, 2014

11:00am – Devotional Message – Min. Patricia Scarber

11:30am – Pastor’s Bible Study

The Hartford Women United of Hartford Memorial Baptist Church, 18900

James Couzens, will observe their Women’s Month on September 24, 2014 at

7:00 p.m. Pastor Johnson will be guest preacher and the Women’s Choir will

sing.

Michigan District Women’s Auxiliary Uplift Meeting, Thursday, September

26, 2013 at 10:00a.m. Women of all ages are invited and encouraged to attend.

Come and enjoy the fellowship of other Michigan District Churches.

ALL men are invited to The Michigan District Laymen’s Workshop “Men

With Struggles and Anger-But Sin Not” on Saturday, September 27, 2014 at

9:30am at Aijalon Missionary Baptist Church, 6419 Beechwood, Detroit, MI,

48210, Rev. Curtis Williams, Pastor. Facilitator: President Ray Nelson. It is

also Aijalon Baptist Church Men’s Celebration. Lunch will be served.

Pack & Troop #689, Boy Scouts of American has begun their 2014-2015

Scouting program year. The next meeting will be held on Saturday, September

27, 2014 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.

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New Prospect Girl Scouts has begun their 2014-2015 Scouting program year.

The next meeting will be held on Saturday, September 27, 2014 at 11:00 a.m.

All girls are welcome to join!

Election Day is on Tuesday, November 4, 2014. In order to vote you must be

registered by October 6, 2014. Voter’s registration forms are available on the

table in the lobby. Take Your Souls to the Polls!

Attention Members: Additional Drivers are always 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.

The Kitchen/Hospitality Ministry is hosting a Ronald McDonald House Can

Tab Drive. Please, save your Can Tabs for our mission project and watch the

bulletin for dates to bring them in.

“Grief Tool Box” September 2014

This month’s focus is on the many children who love and therefore grieve. If you know someone or may have children who could use the book, The Fall of Freddie the Leaf by Leo

Buscaglia, Ph. D., can be read to help children cope with death and loss. This is a story of life for all ages as well. Order it on Amazon.com or visit a nearby bookstore.

Scripture

“Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort; Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God.”

2 Corinthians 1:3-4 KJV

Prayer

Dear Lord, I thank you for the comfort you give in my loss. Help me to share the precious comfort you give to me with others. In the name of Jesus, Amen.

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REHEARSAL DATES AND TIMES FOR THE WOMEN’S DAY

JOYFUL HANDS MINISTRY – 6:30pm

Tuesday, September 23, 2014

DAUGHTERS OF LIGHT MIME MINISTRY – 7:00pm

Tuesday – September 23, 2014

WOMEN’S DAY REHEARSALS – JOINT MINISTRIES

(Liturgical Dance, Daughters of Light, Joyful Hands)

Monday – September 22, 2014 – 7:00pm

Saturday September 27, 2014 – 9:00am

WOMEN’S DAY CHOIR REHEARSALS

Saturday, September 27, 2014 at 12:00noon

OUR ANNUAL WOMEN’S DAY

Sunday, September 28, 2014

Our Theme and Scripture:

“Look What The Holy Spirit Has Done!”

Acts 4:23-31

Our Guest Preacher:

Rev. Dr. Natalie Francisco

Co-Pastor, Calvary Community Church, Hampton, VA

Announcements and Information Page 9

Friday

September 26, 2014

7:00 p.m.

All Women are Invited!

*Bring a Friend*

S.O.W. Saturday Outreach Worship

October 11, 2014 at 3:00pm 3501 Woodward Avenue

Detroit MI 48201

One Church – Two Locations New Prospect – Orchestra Towers

*We Have Adopted An Apartment Building*

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Food Pantry Item of the month

*** WHOLE GRAIN CEREALS ***

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

www.1800speakup.org

Let the church keep our two missionaries in our prayers.

They would love to hear from us.

Yolanda A Wilson Rachel E Mims

US Peace Corps Peace Corps Volunteer

P.O. Box 554 ECPAT

Maseru, 100 143 Anonas Road Extension,

Lesotho Sikatuna Village

Diliman, Quezon City

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Zeta Stork’s Nest!

For information call 313-646-8834 - Tuesday through Thursday.

Donations Needed: Diapers (Sizes Newborn, 1 & 2); Baby Wipes

Announcements and Information Page 12

Weekly Christian Education

Opportunities

Bible Study

Children (Ages 5-11)

Wednesdays at 6:45 p.m. – Room 107

Teens (Ages 12-17)

Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. – Room 201

Choir Rehearsals

Celestial Children’s Choir (Ages 5-11)

Wednesdays at 5:45 p.m. – Chapel

Youth and Young Adult Choir (12+)

Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. – Fine Arts

Sunday School

Every Sunday Morning at 9:30am

FOR ALL AGES!

Scouting Programs at

NP

Every 2nd and 4th Saturday

at 11a.m.

Girl Scout Troops 75268/75269/75270/75274

Location: Light Center

Boy Scout Troop/Pack 689 Location: At The Lighthouse

Youth In

Action Every 3rd and 4th Sunday at 11am

Location: The Light Center

“Little Lights” Events and Activities Designed

Especially for Ages 11 and Under

Youth Message/Round Table Lively/Relative/ Lessons for Teens

Ages 12-17

All Are Welcome!

Mentoring Sessions

EVERY 2nd Sunday During

11am Worship

YOUNG LADIES Ages 12-17 in The Fine Arts Room

CROWN FORUM – for Young Men

Ages 12-17 in Room 200

REGISTRATION DATES FOR THIS YEAR’S PROGRAM October 7-8, 2014 – 3:00pm - 6:30pm October 9, 2014 – 3:00pm – 4:00pm

at New Prospect Missionary Baptist Church

6330 Pembroke, Detroit

Classes will be filled on a first come, first served basis. Space is limited.

OUR AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM is gearing up for the 2014-2015 school year

and we are in need of faithful volunteers. The Afterschool Program

(Grades: K-6) runs Tuesday-Thursday of each week beginning October 14,

2014, from 3:30pm–6:00pm. Volunteers are needed for Grades K-6.

Volunteer responsibilities include:

*Monitoring/Assisting with club activities *Providing homework help

*Assisting/Monitoring meal time *Assisting with dismissal

We are welcoming Club Instructors. In the past we’ve provided woodcrafts,

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 Hearn at 313-342-1925.

I WOULD LIKE TO VOLUNTEER FOR OUR AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM

NAME_________________________________________________________________________________

Phone # ___________________________________ Cell # __________________________________

Worship and Workshops to be held at New Prospect Missionary Baptist

Church on October 2-4, 2014. You can register following worship service

TODAY or Monday through Friday in the Administrative Office during

business hours. Conference Registration is $65.00. Registration forms and

flyers are available on the table in the lobby.

Conference Schedule

Thursday, October 2, 2014

3:00 pm Praise and Worship

Anita Newby - Psalmist

3:30pm to 5:00pm WORKSHOPS

Dr. Marsha Foster Boyd “You Are Not The Potter: You Are Clay”

Rev. April Hearn “Mirror, Mirror…”

5:30pm PLENARY SESSION

Apostle Andrea Dudley “The Power of His Name – Jesus!

7:00pm Dinner

8:30pm Bible Study

Rev. Connie “CJ” Jackson “Holy Spirit – Bring Out the Best”

Friday, October 3, 2014

9:00am PLENARY SESSION

Rev. Genetta Hatcher “The Power of A Crumb"

10:15am WORKSHOPS

Rev. April Hearn “Mirror, Mirror…”

Min. Donna Izzard

“Are You Living The 3W Life?”

12:30am Lunch

1:30pm-3:30pm

PLENARY SESSIONS

Dr. Deborah Smith Pollard “Words and Music”

Dr. Kirk Byron Jones

“Shake The Kingdom With Prayer”

7:00pm Dinner

8:00pm

Evening Worship Service Anita Newby - Psalmist

Rev. Dr. Elaine Flake – Guest Preacher

Saturday, October 4, 2014

9:30am Praise and Worship

Anita Newby – Psalmist

10:00am Conversation with Dr. Elaine Flake

“Where Are My Dangerous Dreamers?”

New Prospect Missionary Baptist Church

“The Church Where the Spirit of Unity Abides”

“The Church Where the Vision Lives and Shines”

“The Church That Loves and Cares”

Celebration For Our “90” Members

Watch Bulletin For Date And Location

Celebrating Our 90th Church Anniversary

Sunday, October 26, 2014

7:30am and 11:00am

Guest Preacher:

Rev. Dr. Carolyn Knight

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 #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 Living Victoriously in Difficult Times

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 19

The American Lung Association

is sponsoring the 2014 Lung Force Run/Walk-Detroit

Date:

Friday, October 3, 2014 at Belle Isle Park @ 6:00pm

Join Team: PastorJ #3 - Father, Son, Holy Spirit

You can register to walk or run

OR

you may make donations

online to help Pastor Johnson reach her goal!

TYPE IN:

http://action.lung.org/site/TR?fr_id=10430&pg=entry

Click on Register

Click on Join a Team or Donate

Enter Team Name: PastorJ #3

LET’S SUPPORT OUR PASTOR!