The Church Where the Spirit of Unity Abides, The Church Where the Vision Lives and Shines and The Church that Loves and Cares

“Fifth Sunday in Lent” THE ORDINANCE OF BAPTISM AND HOLY COMMUNION

ENDOWMENT SUNDAY

SUNDAY, APRIL 7, 2019

7:30 a.m./11:00 a.m.

NEW PROSPECT MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH 6330 Pembroke – Detroit, MI 48221

Administrative Office – Mon. – Fri. 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (313) 341-4204 * (313) 341-4203 – Fax

(313) 341-4883 (after office hours and weekends) Website: www.newnpmbcunity.org

(Live Video Streaming)

ORDER OF CELEBRATION PAGE 2

Order of Celebration

Devotion and Call to Worship

Hymn of Praise

Prayer of Invocation/Confession

Scriptures…………Romans 5:1-8

Show Some Love

Announcements

Invitation to Share Your Offerings

Offertory Prayer

Prayer of Intercession

Musical Selection

The Preached Word

Invitation to Discipleship

Blessings and Benediction

CALL TO WORSHIP

I wait for the Lord, my soul

waits. And in God's word, I

hope.

Prayer of Invocation/Confession

O Lord, our God, in the Name of the

Creator, Redeemer and Sustainer, we

come into Your presence with praise

and thanksgiving. We praise You for

this place and for time to worship

You. With our brothers and sisters,

we set our minds on You this day.

Abide with us and bless all that takes

place here. We ask for Your strength

because in us is only weakness. We

hope for Your light to shine on us

because our lives are hopelessly

darkened by sin. We watch for You

because only You can give us new life

as You teach us how to die to self. We

praise You for this faith journey. In

the name of Jesus, we pray. Amen.

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

ENTER HIS GATES WITH PRAISE PAGE 3

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.

Offertory Prayer

Gracious Lord, we are grateful for all You have done. We could not be here

today if You had not given us daily bread. You have provided for our needs

through Your mercy, please make us instruments so that the needs of others

may also be met. With our tithes, mission gifts and sacrificial offerings,

make us better and help us to know the joy of being a cheerful giver. In the

name of Jesus, the Ultimate Gift, we pray. Amen.

“Therefore, my beloved, be steadfast, immovable, always excelling in the

work of the Lord, because you know that in the Lord your labor is not in

vain.” 1 Corinthians 15:58

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Appreciations and Expressions of Thanks have been received from the

following:

Karen Cannady and Generous Giving

PRAY WITHOUT CEASING FOR OUR MEMBERS PAGE 4

BROADCASTING LIVE

Share with our church family, especially our sick and shut-in,

they can view our Sunday Services on our website.

www.newnpmbcunity.org

Click on sermons, and then LIVE VIDEO STREAM

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NEW PROSPECT WiFi PASSWORD: lightcenter

FUNERAL NOTICES

“Blessed are they that mourn, for they shall be comforted.” - Matthew 5:4

For additional detailed information, please see the notices posted in the Church Lobby, The Light Center Lobby, and The Electronic Sign or call the Church office.

THE HOSPITAL “Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the Lord

delivers him out of them all.” Psalms 34:19

NAME FAMILY SERVICE DATE Seaf Joe Smith

The Allen Family Redeemed Baptist Church

Walker, MI

April 6, 2019

Zenoba Bell NP Member Ambassador North for Christ Kimball Twp., MI

April 6, 2019

NAME HOSPITAL

Ollie Turner Henry Ford

Charles Daniels Providence

PRAY WITHOUT CEASING FOR OUR MEMBERS PAGE 5

SICK AND SHUT-IN

Herman Bennett, Henry Ford Village, 15101 Ford Rd, Dearborn 48126

Ferris Byrd, Oak Pointe Villa Nursing Home, 18901 Meyers, Detroit 48235

Clerely Chaney, St. Anne’s Mead Nursing Care, 16106 W. 12 Mile Rd., Southfield 48076

Juanita Dubose, 26116 Keith, Dearborn Heights, MI 48127

Esther Holt, Hartford Rehabilitation Center, 6700 W. Outer Dr., Detroit 48235

Arvadia Howard, 17267 Common Rd., Roseville 48081

Emma Maclin, West Oaks Nursing Care, 22355 W. 8 Mile Rd., Detroit 48219

Gustie McCormick, American House, 17267 Common Rd., Roseville 48081

Lucile Miller, West Bloomfield Rehab Center, 6445 W. Maple, W. Bloomfield 48322

Wilbert Richardson, 23730 Kelly Rd. #4, Eastpointe 48021

Elizabeth White, Park Nursing Home, 111 Ford Street, Highland Park 48203

Linda Allen Katherine P. Gilbert Maurice Lynum Connie Stafford

Annie Bailey James Gray Barbara Marable Leroy Stafford

Edith Bailey Ruby Green Rogers Marable Brenda Stephenson

Lina Baker Elvera Hall Edith Maxey Mary Tatum

Tina Baker Grace Hammons Lisa McClain Charlie Tennyson

Michael Baxter Rennonnia Hastie Destinee McEwen Marchioness Taylor

Rhonda Bowens Mary Hawkins Gloria McKee Aurelia Thomas

Mary Boyd Pricilla Hearn Juanita McMurtry Grace Tindle

Loretta Buckner Hattie Henderson Sarah Minniefield Loretta Torrence

Fannie Burrell Julia Hill Lavora Morrison Gail Turner

Martha Price Burrows Doretha Holden Jettie Oliver Doretha Turner

Lottie Caffee Josephine Hollingsworth Erma Phillips Jeanette Turner

Clayton Clarke Willie Holmes Charlie Primas Ollie Turner

Bertha Clinton Sheryl Hurt Lois E. Primas Wanda Walker

Janice Coley Beverly Jackson Priscilla Pugh Sethrida Walker

Sandra Conners Timella James Jeanette Riley Rita Walton

Bobbette Cook Dorothy Jameson Mamie Rimmer Michelle White

George Cook Jacqueline Kemp Ella Roberson Sandra White

Tanisha Cooper Leroy Killion Minnie Rowe

Charles Daniels Frankie Lane Charisse Sanders Patricia Williams

Jessie Mae Dinwiddie Harry Larsosa Edward Sledge Juanita Wilson

Linda Ellis Willie B. Lee Chequita Smith

Dermont Flournoy Pamela Leonard Ruth Smith

Regina Freeman

NEW PROSPECT BIBLE STUDY CLASSES Tuesdays – Women’s Bible Study – 6:00 p.m.

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

Tuesdays – Young Adult Bible Study (ages: 18 to 35) – 7:00 p.m.

Wednesdays – Church Bible Study – 11:00 a.m./6:30 p.m.

Wednesdays – Children’s Bible Study (ages: 11 and under) – 6:45 p.m.

Wednesdays – Youth Bible Study (ages 12 to 17) – 6:30 p.m.

Thursdays – Seasoned Seniors Bible Study – 11:00 a.m.

2019 WEEKLY BIBLE READING PLAN

April 7, 2019 – Week 15 – Isaiah 20

April 14, 2019 – Week 16 – Isaiah 21

April 21, 2019 – Week 17 – Isaiah 22

April 28, 2019 – Week 18 – Isaiah 23

May 5, 2019 – Week 19 – Isaiah 24

May 12, 2019 – Week 20 – Isaiah 25

May 19, 2019 – Week 21 – Isaiah 26

May 26, 2019 – Week 22 – Isaiah 27

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ANNOUNCEMENTS AND INFORMATION PAGE 6

“Give Up Something BAD for Lent” Daily Prayer Conference Call – 9:11 a.m.

(712) 432-0075 – 949399#

THEME: “Give Up Something BAD for Lent” – (Matthew 5:29-30; 16:26)

Study the WORD Together Every Wednesday for Six Weeks

March 13, 2019 to April 10, 2019 – 11:00 a.m./6:30 p.m.

WEEK ONE

March 13, 2019 ~ “Give Up Harsh, Condemning Judgements for Lent” ~

(Matthew 7:15)

WEEK TWO

March 20, 2019 ~ “Give Up the Enemies within for Lent” ~

(Luke 11:37-52)

WEEK THREE

March 27, 2019 ~ “Give Up Running Away for Lent” ~ (Luke 9:10-17)

WEEK FOUR

April 3, 2019 ~ “Give Up a Bad Habit for Lent” ~ (Luke 19:1-10)

WEEK FIVE

April 10, 2019 ~ “Give Up Pettiness for Lent” ~ (Luke 6:32-36)

WEEK SIX ~ HOLY WEEK: April 14-20, 2019

Good Friday Service, April 19, 2019 ~ 12:00 Noon

Holy Saturday Easter Vigil, April 20, 2019 – 9:00am

RESURRECTION/EASTER SUNDAY WORSHIP

April 21, 2019 - 7:30am/ 11:00am

Sunday School Easter Program at 9:30am

(EASTER ATTIRE: DENIM AND WHITE)

THIS WEEK AT NEW PROSPECT PAGE 8

MONDAY – APRIL 8, 2019

10:00 a.m. – Intercessory Prayer Time

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

6:00 p.m. – Special Monday Night Prayer Service

6:00 p.m. – Children’s Drama Ministry

6:30 p.m. – Liturgical Dance Rehearsal

TUESDAY – APRIL 9, 2019

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

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

6:00 p.m. – Married/Engaged Couples Ministry Meeting

7:00 p.m. – Young Adult Bible Study

7:00 p.m. – Combined Choir Rehearsal

WEDNESDAY – APRIL 10, 2019

11:00 a.m./6:30 p.m. – LENTEN JOURNEY (See Page 7)

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

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

6:30 p.m. – Youth Bible Study

6:45 p.m. – Children’s Bible Study

THURSDAY – APRIL 11, 2019

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

CHURCH FAMILY BUSINESS MEETING

FRIDAY – APRIL 12, 2019

SATURDAY – APRIL 13, 2019

9:00 p.m. – General Mission Ministry Meeting

11:00 a.m. – Combined Choir Rehearsal

11:00 a.m. – Girl Scouts Meeting

11:30 p.m. – Boy Scouts Meeting – ATL

12:00 p.m. – Nurses Ministry Meeting

12:30 p.m. – Girl Scouts Award Training

3:00 p.m. – Saturday Outreach Worship – 3501 Woodward

ANNOUNCEMENTS AND INFORMATION PAGE 9

KOMEN RACE FOR THE CURE REGISTRATION!!!

Today is the LAST DAY for on-site registration with

Team New Prospect for the Komen Detroit Race for the

Cure®. If you haven’t registered, you can do so today

after both the 7:30 and 11:00 am services in the Atrium

of the Light Center. You’ll still be able to take advantage of the $10.00

discount. To be included with Team New Prospect you must register

today in person. Special discounted registration rates are: $25.00 for

Adults, age 18 and up; $15.00 for Breast Cancer Survivors; $15.00 for

Youth, age 4 -17 year; and children 3 & under are FREE. Please see

Sis. Jeanette Girty or Sis. Betty Ester or with any questions. On behalf

of all breast cancer survivors, we thank you for your continued support

and participation.

ATTENTION MEN!!! The Men's Mountain Top Retreat will be held

in Midland Michigan, Thursday, April 11, 2019 thru Sunday, April

14, 2019. Our own Rev. Dr. Craig Ester is a Keynote Speaker. See

Min. Art Reamey or Min. Lawrence Philips TODAY for registration

details. There is one sponsorship available, please see Rev. Craig

Ester. Registration forms are on the table in the front lobby.

The New Prospect Girl Scouts will have their final cookie sale TODAY, in the Atrium, following both worship services.

Please Support our Girl Scouts!

Come join us on Mondays for:

Intercessory Prayer Time at 10:00am

Special Monday Night Prayer at 6:00pm

We are Praying for “Healing and Peace”

We are praying for “The Future of our Church”

We are praying for “Renewed Passion for Ministry”

ANNOUNCEMENTS AND INFORMATION PAGE 10

CALLING ALL GREEK, SORORAL, AND FRATERNAL

ORGANIZATION MEMBERS!!! Please come out to represent your organization including but not

limited to the following:

Alpha Phi Alpha, Kappa Alpha Psi, Omega Psi Phi, Phi Beta Sigma,

Iota Psi Theta, Alpha Kappa Alpha, Delta Sigma Theta, Zeta Phi Beta,

Sigma Gamma Rho, Eastern Stars, Masons, Elks and any other

sororal/fraternal organizations that may have been omitted.

TODAY, following 11:00am worship service, we will be taking our

annual photo in support of the

Minority Organ Tissue Transplant and Education Program*

(*MOTTEP/Gift of Life)!!!

We NEED you to contact friends and family and have them

sign up on the registry to be organ donors to show your

concern for LIFE and community. Please direct all

questions and inquires Rev. Ronald Copeland, Gift of Life

Ambassador.

ANNOUNCEMENTS AND INFORMATION PAGE 11

The Married and Engaged Couples Ministry meeting will be held on

Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at 6:00pm. ALL Married and Engaged couples are

welcome to attend!

Nursing/Senior Citizens Ministry: Thursday, April 11, 2019

5:00pm: West Oaks Senior Care/Rehab, 22355 W. Eight Mile Rd, Det

6:00pm: Royal Oak Towers, 20800 Wyoming, Ferndale

The General Mission Ministry will meet on Saturday, April 13, 2019 at

9:00am.

The Nurses Ministry meeting will be held on Saturday, April 13, 2019 at

12:00pm.

Saturday Outreach Worship will be on Saturday, April 13, 2019, 3501

Woodward at 3:00pm. Communications Clerks and NuRu Bookstore

ministries will serve.

The Christian Education Teachers meeting will be held on Saturday,

April 13, 2019 at 10:00am. All teachers, please plan to attend!

The Administrative Office will be closed Friday, April 12, 2019 for Good

Friday and the church will close following Good Friday Service.

The NP Food Pantry is still in need of A FEW MORE GOOD MEN to go

to Gleaners on Tuesday, April 16th to bring food back to the church. The

bus leaves the church at 10:15am and we are usually done by 1:00pm.

NPMBC Food Pantry Distribution on Saturday, April 20, 2019 from

10:00am to 12:00pm. Communications Clerks and NuRu Bookstore

ministries will serve.

Usher Ministry #2 will meet on Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at 6:00pm in the

Sanctuary.

ANNOUNCEMENTS AND INFORMATION PAGE 12

REHEARSAL SCHEDULE FOR SUNDAY SCHOOL EASTER PROGRAM Saturday, April 6th and 13th

10:00am – 2:00pm (WRJ Chapel) Deacon Sam Scipio; Deacon Josephine Price; Sis. Cynthia Jacob

(Grades 5th – 12th)

12:00pm - 2:00pm (WRJ Chapel) Sis. Wanda Scipio; Sis. Pat Watkins; Deacon Gary Marable

(Grades Pre-school – 4th)

SATURDAY, April 20TH – 1:30PM – 3:00PM (SANCTUARY) DRESS REHEARSAL FOR ALL SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES

Teachers will contact parents with details regarding

specific Easter Program preparation.

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SUNDAY SCHOOL EASTER PROGRAM April 21, 2019 - 9:30 a.m.

The Kitchen Ministry meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at

6:30pm.

Vacation Bible School Volunteers will meet on Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at

6:30pm. Anyone interested in volunteering for VBS, are welcome to come

to this meeting.

DATE CHANGE: The H.U.G.S. Ministry will meet on Tuesday, April 30,

2019 at 6:00pm.

DATE CHANGE: Usher Ministry #1 will meet on Tuesday, April 30, 2019 at

6:00pm.

ANNOUNCEMENTS AND INFORMATION PAGE 13

ATTENTION!!!

Children ages 6 – 11

(ages 7 years old or younger must be accompanied by an adult)

Come and spread LOVE and Good Cheer by

Visiting some of our Sick and Shut-In members of New Prospect

Date: Saturday, April 20, 2019

Time: 10:00am – 1:00pm

Transportation and Lunch will be provided!!!

For more information and to sign up,

please see Min. Barbara Lane and Sis. Cynthia Wilkins

in the Atrium following morning worship

THE CHILDREN’S YOUTH-IN-ACTION

Cordially invite all children ages 6 to 11

To JOIN US in the Light Center Lower Level

on Resurrection Sunday, April 21, 2019 at 11:00am.

We will continue our Mission Project with addressing

Get Well Cards to send to our

Sick and Shut-In Members of New Prospect!

COME JOIN US!!!

ANNOUNCEMENTS AND INFORMATION PAGE 14

Calling all 2019 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 and; 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 TUESDAY, APRIL 30, 2019.

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2019 Rev. Dr. Wilma R. Johnson Scholarship

The 2019 Rev. Dr. Wilma R. Johnson scholarship applications are now available. The scholarship will be awarded to two eligible New Prospect Missionary Baptist Church High School graduating seniors. You MUST be a current member of New Prospect Missionary

Baptist Church in good standing to apply. Applications, with additional requirements and criteria, are on the table in the lobby. All applications must be submitted to New Prospect Missionary Baptist Church Administrative Office or must be postmarked, no later than MONDAY, JUNE 3, 2019.

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"Living with Loss"

Come tell your unique story and express your heartfelt grief journey of loss

in a confidential, non-judgmental environment of compassion. The next

Open Support Session is Tuesday April 23, 2019 at 6:00pm. Everyone

grieves whether we realize it or not. We hope you will decide to participate

by calling the church office at 313-341-4204 and leave your name. We look

forward to hearing from you. Last day to register is Monday April 22,

2019 at 3:00 pm. The Bereavement and Hope Support Group Ministry

Weekly Christian Education

Opportunities

Bible Study

Children (Ages 5-11)

Wednesdays at 6:45 p.m. – Nursery

Teens (Ages 12-17)

Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. – Room 105

Choir Rehearsals

Celestial Children’s Choir (Ages 5-11)

Wednesdays at 5:45 p.m. – Chapel

Sunday School

Every Sunday Morning at 9:30am

FOR ALL AGES!

Scouting Programs

at NP Every 2nd and 4th Saturday

11:30 a.m.

Girl Scout Troops 75268/75269/75270/75274

Location: Fine Arts Room ______________________________

Boy Scout Troop/Pack 689

11:00 a.m.

Location: ATL – 19940 Livernois

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 Sunday & 4th Sundays at 11am

NP GIRLS UNITED

Ages 12-17 in WRJ Chapel

CROWN FORUM – Young Men

Ages 12-17 in Room 200

***SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES – 9:30am – LIGHT CENTER***

LOCATION CLASS

Nursery 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

WRJ Chapel Adult Sunday School

***CHRISTIAN EDUCATION CLASSES – 9:30am ***

Room #202 John: The Living Word

Room #203 Side-by-Side (Married/Engaged Couples)

Room #204 Trusting God

Room #205 Discipleship Class

Room #210 Total Forgiveness

Library “Grace, What’s In It For You?”

Heritage Room New Member’s Orientation (Adults)

Instructors Suite Teachers Training Class