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”

“TWENTY-THIRD SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST SUNDAY”

89TH CHURCH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27, 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 ......................... Matthew 16:18

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

Almighty God, we rejoice in this

opportunity to worship, to have our

hearts lifted and our minds opened to

hear the Word. You created us in Your

own image. You have walked with us

throughout the days of the past and

the present. Today, we are amazed at

Your steadfast mercy and grace. We

bow in reverence, and obedience, and

we seek to honor You in all the

choices we make. Let us not grow

weary in well-doing, but instead, help

us to be faithful to You in every

endeavor to which You call us. We lift

up, to You, those who are suffering in

mind or in body. May they feel Your

Presence as we pray. Thank You for

Your Power and may Your name be

praised forever and ever. Amen.

In the morning, O Lord, You hear my

voice; in the morning I lay my requests

before You and wait in expectation.

Enter His Gates With Praise Page 2

OFFERTORY PRAYER

Our Generous Father, increase our

faith, open our hearts that they may

discover the joy of giving. Even our

best giving is small when compared

to what You have given to us. Yet, we

offer our tithes, mission gifts and

sacrificial offerings today, knowing

that You will multiply them as You

always have. We believe that through

what we bring today, multitudes will

be blessed. So in faith we give in

Jesus' name. Amen.

“For you know the grace of our Lord

Jesus Christ, that though he was rich,

yet for your sakes he became poor, so

that you through his poverty might

become rich.” 2 Corinthians 8:9

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

Lillian Johnson Kindred Hospital

Michael Brookins Henry Ford

Thomas Brown Providence

NeeQuan Jackson Dickie Providence

Latonia Thomas Providence

Glenna Smith-Gray Providence

Blessed are they that mourn, for they

shall be comforted. Matthew 5:4

The Family of Elijah Shepard

The Family of Kim Smith

The Family of Jaynel Fair

Appreciations and Expressions of

Thanks have been received

from the following:

The Whitehead Family

Today’s Worship Service Participants

7:30 a.m. Worship Service

Lewis Rowe

Joann Logan

Brenda Whitehead

Rosie Abraham

Bessie Jenkins

Paulette Griffin

11:00 a.m. Worship Service

Elvera Hall

Marvin Abraham

Dorothy Woodruff

Winfred Blackmon

Glenzia Hart

Doris Montgomery

Pray Without Ceasing For Our Members Page 3

OCTOBER 2013 - SICK AND SHUT-IN

Electra Blackmon, Cambridge S. Healthcare Center, 18200 W. 13 Mile Rd., Beverly Hills 48025

Mattie Bullock, Westwood Nursing Center, 16588 Schaefer, Detroit 48235

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

Crystal Daviston, St. Joseph Nursing Home, 9400 Conant, Hamtramck 48212

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 Kendal Curtis Clara B. Horton Ella Roberson

Dennis Alexander NeeQuan Jackson Dickie Jessie Hunter Ruth Smith

Annie Bailey Juanita DuBose Janice Hurd Delores Singleton

Lois Beard Barrett Dorris Dorothy Jameson Mary Singleton

Rhonda Bowens Katherine Dunn Hilda Johnson Connie Stafford

Shavonda Bowen Fannie Elkins Laura Johnson Sylvia Stafford

Mary Boyd Annie Ellison Leroy Killion Mary Tatum

Julynn Brown Donnie Farrior Willie B. Lee Rose Marie Thomas

Barbara Brown K. Patricia Gilbert Gladys Lowe Grace Tindle

Queenie Bruce Glenna Smith Gray Gloria McKee Sarah Tinsley

Lester Bryant James Gray Juanita McMurtry Loretta Torrence

Wylie Burroughs, Sr. Janice Grier Louise Maddox Castana Turner

Gregory Christmas Latonia Hampton Olajuwon Mitchell Sethrida Walker

Rose Marie Claytor John Harrison, II Carol Norris Julius Weekes

Delores Clowney Joyce Heath Jimmie Ogletree Michelle White

Janice Coley Lois Heath Lois E. Primas Carmen Wiggins

Rosie Collins Rudean Hill Andrea Reason Lisa Williams

George Cook Josephine Hollingsworth Hattie Reynolds James Woods

Ronald Copeland Willie Holmes Jeanette Riley Cora Vasquez

Tanisha Cooper Esther Holt Mamie Rimmer

Leader: Praise the Lord! Praise the name of the Lord!

All: Praise the Lord! Give thanks to him!

Leader: God has blessed us and brought us to this time.

All: God has blessed us and brought us to this place.

Leader: God has caused his name to dwell in our midst.

All: God has stirred our hearts and made us glad.

Leader: God has shown us his glory in his mighty word.

All: God has shown us the way of truth and life.

Leader: Praise the Lord! Praise the name of the Lord!

All: Praise the Lord! Give thanks to him!

Leader: For 89 years, God has nurtured and fed us.

All: For 89 years, God has shown us his grace.

Leader: For 89 years, God has given himself in Word and Sacrament.

All: For 89 years, God has empowered us with his Holy Spirit.

Leader: For 89 years, God has made us his witnesses in the world.

All: For 89 years, God has placed us in loving fellowship with one

another.

Leader: Praise the Lord for 89 years! Praise him for 89 more!

All: Praise the Lord for evermore! Oh, praise the name of the Lord!

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New Prospect Missionary Baptist Church

“The Vision Lives and Shines”

We recognize our 89 members with the longest membership. Ineal White 73 years

Dorothy Grubbs 68 years

Cathleen Clark 68 years

Dorothy Woodruff 67 years

Emma Strong 67 years

William McFee 65 years

Floyd Allen 64 years

Louise Maddox 63 years

Gloria Austin 63 years

James Crawford 61 years

Ulysses Tounsel 61 years

Geneva Hunter 61 years

Joann Logan 60 years

Priscilla Hearn 60 years

Charlie Hearn 60 years

Fannie Mae Elkins 60 years

Mary L. Dale 60 years

Queenie Bruce 59 years

Johnnie M. Gray 59 years

Jettie Oliver 58 years

Martha Roberson 57 years

Sandra Kendrick 56 years

Charline Tounsel 56 years

Rosie Abraham 56 years

Harry A. Thompson 56 years

Brenda Whitehead 55 years

Ollie Turner 54 years

Daniel Tounsel, Jr. 54 years

Ethel Hearn 53 years

Calista Burton 53 years

Annie Ellison 52 years

Beatrice Ester 52 years

Elvera Hall 52 years

Ulysses Bellamy 52years

Nancy E. Moore 52 years

Earlee Moore 51 years

Esther Holt 51 years

Lucille Reed 51 years

Lovelis Patrick 51 years

Mary Maxine Hill 50 years

Joyce Y. Heath 50 years

Imelda A. Dungy 49 years

John Harrison, II 48 years

Rosie McGruder 48 years

Mary Steele 48 years

Veronica Washington 48 years

Carol J. Black 46 years

Winfred Blackmon 46 years

Elizabeth Page 46 years

Marvin Abraham 46 years

Jessie Mae Dinwiddie 46 years

Glenzia Hart 46 years

Manfred Smith 46 years

Terrice Smith 46 years

Anita Asbury 45 years

Lester Bryant 45 years

Juanita Dubose 45 years

James Gray 45 years

Shirley Hightower 45 years

Laura Johnson 45 years

Sadie Morrison 45 years

Jerry Hebron 45 years

Martha Price-Burrows 45 years

Bessie Jenkins 45 years

Wonzie Brager 45 years

Ronald Terrell 45 years

Gladys Lowe 45 years

Mary Johns 45 years

Lewis Rowe 45 years

Barbara Selley 45 years

Mattie Merchant 45 years

Doris Montgomery 45 years

Velma Ard 44 years

Elizabeth Black 44 years

Electra Blackmon 44 years

Mattie Bullock 44 years

Hattie P. Johnson 44 years

Luella Reynolds 44 years

Mattie Jackson 44 years

Hattie Knox 44 years

Ladonna Johns 44 years

Donnie Farrior 44 years

Renee Taylor 44 years

Lois Williams 44 years

Mattie Davis 44 years

Betty Reynolds 44 years

Clara Horton 44 years

Paulette Griffin 43 years

Rev. Ozell McCarter 43 years

Pray Without Ceasing For Our Members Page 7

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.

Thank God for the church! May I remind you today that we are like a body. Every

part of the body is significant and every body part plays its role in the body's total

health! Every person in the church is unique, and essential, in fulfilling God's work in

this world. We are called to “do” ministry. We are all "gifted" to fulfill our God-given

tasks, and we also have a choice. We can be responsible or we can be irresponsible in

our unique places in the Kingdom. Church can be so exciting and fulfilling. Thank God

for this church!

Think on the following, for a minute: Are you just sitting in the stands, cheering? Or,

are you out on the field playing the game?

2012-2013 Weekly Bible Reading 2 Year Plan

Old and New Testament Together

October 6, 2013 – Week 93 – Ruth 1-2 and Ruth 3-4

October 13, 2013 – Week 94 – Luke 8 and I Samuel 1-2

October 20, 2013 – Week 95 – I Samuel 3-4 and I Samuel 5-6

October 27, 2013 – Week 96 – Luke 9 and I Samuel 7-8

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

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

WORDS FROM PASTOR J

MONDAY – OCTOBER 28, 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 – OCTOBER 29, 2013

6:00 p.m. – Tutorial Ministry

6:00 p.m. – Angel Tree Ministry Meeting

6:30 p.m. – NP Family Fitness ZUMBA Class (S. L. Whitney Hall)

6:30 p.m. – NP Sign Language Class

7:00 p.m. – Spirit of Praise/Choraleers Choir Rehearsal

WEDNESDAY – OCTOBER 30, 2013

11:00 a.m./6:30 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

6:30 p.m. – Young Adult Bible Study

6:30 p.m. – Children’s Bible Study

6:30 p.m. – Youth Bible Study

THURSDAY – OCTOBER 31, 2013

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

12:00 p.m. – Study the Word of God

6:00 p.m. – Hallelujah Night Trunk and Treat

6:30 p.m. – Women’s Bible Study

FRIDAY – NOVEMBER 1, 2013

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

7:00 p.m. – Spirit of Praise/Choraleers Choir Rehearsal

SATURDAY – NOVEMBER 2, 2013

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

This Week At New Prospect – October 28 – November 2, 2013 Page 8

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Miracle Monday Prayer and Praise service at 7:00 p.m. – EVERY MONDAY

NIGHT!

TODAY we celebrate our 89th Church Anniversary!

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.

“A Grief Support Celebration Service” – Death is only one of the many

forms of loss. Loss is experienced when anything we have become attached

to is no longer there. Friday, November 15, 2013 at 6:30pm. All are invited

and welcome to attend this grief support service. TODAY, Sunday, October

27, 2013, is the last day to submit names of deceased loved ones to be

honored at the service.

Angel Tree Ministry Meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 29, 2013 at

6:00pm. All are welcome to join us! The Angel Tree Ministry is also

requesting all individuals who would like to sponsor a child this

Christmas to please complete and submit your form to the administrative

office mailbox following worship services TODAY. The sponsor forms are

available on the table in the lobby.

There are 9 more days until the Detroit Mayoral and City Council Election

Day, which is Tuesday, November 5, 2013. “Take Your Souls to the Polls!”

The Young Adult Usher Ministry will meet on Thursday, November 7, 2013

at 6:00pm.

The Urban Preacher’s Conference sponsored by Ashland Theological

Seminary will be held at New Prospect on November 8-9, 2013. Pastor

Johnson is the Host Pastor and one of the guest preachers. Registration is

$50.00.

Announcements and Information Page 9

The General Mission Ministry will meet on Saturday, November 9, 2013 at

10:00am.

Pack & Troop #689, Boy Scouts of America next meeting will be held on

Saturday, November 9, 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.

New Prospect Girl Scout’s next meeting will be held on Saturday,

November 9, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. Location: The Light Center/Library. All

girls are welcome to join!

The Community Meal Is Served With Love, Sunday, November 10, 2013 at

5:00pm Volunteers are needed to greet and serve our guests in S. L. Whitney

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

The Nurses Ministry will meet on Tuesday, November 12, 2013 at 6:30pm.

Nursing/Senior Citizens Ministry: Thursday, November 14, 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

Project Cotton Candy will take place on Saturday, November 16, 2013 at

11:00am at the Interim House. The Trustee and Liturgical Dance Ministries

will serve.

The Forever Young Singles Ministry (Single Men and Women, 40 years +)

will meet on Saturday, November 16, 2013 from 1:00pm to 3:00pm in the

Fine Arts Room. All are welcome!

Announcements and Information Page 10

Revival 2013 will be on November 19, 20 & 21, 2013 at 7:00pm. Guest

Preacher: Rev. Dr. Jazz Sculark, Pastor of Shiloh Missionary Baptist

Church, York, PA. Guest Lecturer: Rev. Dr. Ronald L. Bobo, Pastor of

Westside Baptist Church, St. Louis, MO.

The Health and Life Ministry will meet on Tuesday, November 26, 2013 at

6:30pm. Health Care Persons, Chaplains, Nurses, and anyone that is

interested in caring for people are welcome to attend!

The Circle of Sorrow and Hope Bereavement Support Ministry will be

available for Holiday Support each Tuesday, 6:30pm to 7:30pm, November

26; 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.

Tutorial Ministry meets each Tuesday 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.

New Prospect Community Garden Ministry: Volunteers are needed for

watering this season’s vegetable garden Monday through Saturday.

Bring your garden tools & gloves to help us be a blessing to our

community. Contact the Church Administrative Office to volunteer. For

more information, please see Sis. Katrina Searcy or Sis. Jackie Doles.

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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2013 @ At the Lighthouse

Father/Daughter and Mother/Son Dance Harvest Ball

7:00pm – 9:30pm – Cost: $7.00 per person

An elegant evening of fun for children 11 and under and

their parents and Guardians!

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2013 (AGES: 12-17)

Annual Girl’s Slumber Party – 7:00pm – 7:00am

Guys Night Out – 7:00pm – 11:00pm

COMING EVENTS!!

December – Mission Outing

January – AIR TIME Trampoline and Game Park

For More… Stay Tuned!!!

** For More Information, Contact Rev. April Hearn at 313-342-1925

A Christian Alternative to Halloween!

TRUNK AND TREAT Thursday, October 31, 2013

6:00pm – 8:00pm

In Parking Lot A

(At the Corner of Pembroke and Stoepel)

This year we’re asking Each Ministry of New Prospect to sponsor a trunk

for “Trunk and Treat” and we’re anticipating a TREMENDOUS turn out!

MINISTRIES AND INDIVIDUALS WHO PLAN

TO DONATE THEIR TRUNKS NEED TO SIGN-IN

TODAY FOLLOWING SERVICES TO SECURE YOUR

SPOT!

Remember… We are a LIGHT in the Community!

That means… No Ghosts, Goblins, Witches, Vampires, or Scary Costumes

or decorations allowed!

** For More Information, Contact Rev. April Hearn at 313-342-1925

Revival 2013 November 19, 20 & 21, 2013

Our Theme:

"Holy Spirit, Fill This House... Fill This Vessel!

Ephesians 5:15-18

6:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m.

Rev. Dr. Ronald L. Bobo Rev. Dr. Jasmin “Jazz” Sculark

Pastor, Westside Baptist Church Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church

St. Louis, MO York, PA

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

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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 16

***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 How Do You Know God’s Your Father?

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 17

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 Johnson’s Wish List

1. Elevator Project

2. HVAC replacements and repairs

3. Replace carpet in the Light Center Lobby

4. Replace roof on Livernois property

5. Staff retirement benefits

6. City of Detroit property taxes, fees and fines

7. Pay off Livernois property

8. Pay off church buses

9. Renovate and paint Livernois properties

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 October 26, 2013 – We have received $13,324.71