SUNDAY, APRIL 5, 2015* 6:00 a.m./8:00 a.m./11:00...

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 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 .................

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.

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!

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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!

Sunrise/Resurrection/Easter Sunday Litany

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

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.

http://www.newnpmbcunity.org/

Pray Without Ceasing For Our Members

THE HOSPITAL

Sinai Grace Beaumont Providence

Katherine Dunn Jessie Hunter

Lina Baker

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

APRIL 2015 - SICK AND SHUT-IN

Florene Bayless, Vibra Hospital & Care Center, 26400 W. Outer Dr., Lincoln Park 48146 Mattie Bullock, Westwood Nursing Center, 16588 Schaefer, Detroit 48235 Ferris Byrd, Oak Pointe Villa Nursing Home, 18901 Meyers, Detroit 48235 Doris Darby, Riverview S. Rehabilitation, 7733 Jefferson, Detroit 48214 Crystal Daviston, Ambassador Nursing Home, 8045 E. Jefferson, Detroit 48214 Mark Dixon, Rainbow Rehabilitation Center, 25911 Middlebelt Rd., Farmington Hills 48336 Lloyd Dunn, Hartford Rehabilitation Center, 6700 W. Outer Dr., Detroit 48235 Velma Knox-Haynes, Signature Health Care, 1150 Dovercrest Rd., Memphis, TN 48134 Ethel Hearn, Heartland Health Care Center, 28550 Five Mile Rd., Livonia 48154 Arvadia Howard, American House, 11255 15 Mile Rd., Sterling Heights, MI 48312 Geneva Hunter, Lakeland Center, 26900 Franklin, Southfield 48033 Hilda Johnson, Oakpointe Villa Nursing Home, 18901 Meyers, Detroit 48235 Sandra Kendricks, White Pine Rehabilitation, 34225 Grand River, Farmington 48335 Emma Maclin, West Oaks Nursing Care, 22355 W. 8 Mile Rd, Detroit 48219 Artmeca Moorer, Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan, 261 Mack, Detroit 48201 Harry Larsosa, Passion and Caring Nursing Home, 570 E. Grand Blvd., Detroit 48214 James Parham, Heartland Health Care Center, 925 W.South Blvd., Troy 48085 Alberta Phillips, Bortz Nursing Center, 11700 E. Ten Mile Rd, Warren 48089 Sarah Tinsley, Heartland Rehabilitation Center, Farmington Hills, MI 48336

Floyd Allen Juanita DuBose Dorothy Jameson Mary Singleton

Wanda Allen Katherine Dunn Calvin Johnson Connie Stafford

Annie Bailey Fannie Elkins Laura Johnson Emma Strong

Edith Bailey Annie Ellison Yolanda Jones Mary Tatum

Shirley Bailey Donnie Farrior Leroy Killion Charlie Tennyson

Tina Baker Thomas Foster Willie B. Lee Grace Tindle

Ulysses Bellamy Sterling Gilmore Maurice Lynum Loretta Torrence

Rhonda Bowens Johnnie Gray Louise Maddox Grady Townsend

Mary Boyd James Gray Lesa McClain Castana Turner

Fannie Burrell Ruby Green Gloria McKee Doretha Turner

Martha Price Burrows Latonia Hampton Juanita McMurtry Gail Turner

Lottie Caffee Gregory Harrison Lucile Miller Jeanette Turner

Odessa Carter John Harrison, II Lavora Morrison Ollie Turner

Ruby Casey Mary Hawkins Martha Price Sethrida Walker

Clerely Chaney Joyce Heath Lois E. Primas Rutha Welch

Gregory Christmas Lois Heath Priscilla Pugh Elizabeth White

Clayton Clarke Randolph Henlon Janice Marie Rambo Michelle White

Dorothy Clinton Julia Hill Andrea Reason Carmen Wiggins

Janice Coley Rudean Hill Hattie Reynolds Andrea Williams

George Cook Shirley Hightower Jeanette Riley Jacqueline Williams

Ronald Copeland Josephine Hollingsworth Mamie Rimmer Ittilous Wilson

Angela Collins Willie Holmes Ella Roberson James Woods

Tanisha Cooper Esther Holt Claborn Rogers

Carolyn Daniels Clara Horton Darlene Smith

Joanne Darby Janice Hurd Kay Shavers

Jessie Mae Dinwiddie Cecelia Hutson Ruth Smith

Barrett Dorris Susie Jackson Delores Singleton

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

Buesheba Hollman

Vashawna Davis

Jaylen Henton

Regina Freeman

Adora Means

Autumn Means

Skylar Jackson

Akanke Hill

Daylah Powell

Savod Daniels

Diamond Taylor

Sabrina Fortune

Carrie Davis

Pamela Dew

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 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!

Announcements and Information

** The Nursery is open Sundays at 7:30am and 11:00am**

2015 Weekly Bible Reading Plan

April 5, 2015 – Week 14 – Psalm 14




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

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

This Week At New Prospect – April 6 – 11, 2015

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.


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!

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.

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.


MOVIE NIGHT

“Annie”

Starring Jamie Foxx and Quvenzhané Wallis

Thursday, April 16, 2015 at 6:30pm in the

sanctuary. All are welcome!

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!


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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.


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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 Rachel E. Mims

US Peace Corps Peace Corps Volunteer

P.O. Box 37 ECPAT

Peka 340 Leribe, 143 Anonas Road Extension,

Lesotho 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

http://www.1800speakup.org/

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-year-old 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:

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)

Wednesdays at 6:45 p.m. – Room 107

Teens (Ages 12-17)

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 and Young Adult Choir (12+)

Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. – Fine Arts

*Check the bulletin for details

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 “Little Lights”

Events and Activities Designed Especially for Ages 11 and Under

Every 3rd and 4th Sunday at 11am Location: The Light Center

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

Ages 12-17 Every 3rd Sunday @ 11:00am

All Are Welcome!

Mentoring Sessions

EVERY 2nd & 4th Sunday

@11am

NP GIRLS UNITED Ages 12-17 in Room 210

CROWN FORUM – for Young Men

Ages 12-17 in Room 200

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

Nursery 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 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

Sunday School And Christian Education Opportunities

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

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