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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)

341-4204Fax (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: revj98@yahoo.com - Follow me on Twitter: @joylighthouse

Radio Outreach AM 1200 – WCHB – Tune in on Sundays at 1:00 p.m.

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”“EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST SUNDAY”

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2012 * 7:30 a.m./11:00 a.m.

Order of CelebrationDevotion and Call To Worship.............................

Opening Hymn of Praise. . .Prayer of Invocation/Confession.......Scripture. .Ephesians 4:25-32Show Some Love................Invitation To Share Your OfferingsOffertory Prayer.................Prayer of Intercession.......Musical Selection..............The Preached Word...........

Invitation to Discipleship. .Benediction and Blessing..

Prayer of Invocation/Confession

Almighty God, we exalt Your name, we extol Your greatness. We adore You O Lord our God. We acknowledge You Creator of the Universe and Redeemer of the world. You are our Maker, Redeemer, Defender and Friend. Thank You for the rich way You bless us and keep us. Today strike us with new fire. Give a new fire of passion for the lost and unloved and the hopeless. Bless Your church this hour to go and make disciples of all nations. We confess our sins today, our

Open the gates of righteousness; I will go through them, and I will praise the Lord. This is the gate of the Lord, through which the righteous shall

unfaithfulness. We are not always concerned with that which concerns You. We go for days and months without witnessing for You. Please redirect us and restore our passion for

Your passions. Use us mightily for Your glory that we might be found faithful in all things. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

OFFERTORY PRAYERMay we find it a joyful experience, O Lord, to offer our tithes, offerings, and sacrificial gifts in the name of Jesus. With thanksgiving, we give. With these gifts, may we share Your love with others. Strengthen and bless our obedience is our prayer. Amen. "Each of you must give as you have made up your mind, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver."

2 Corinthians 9:7

ON LINE GIVING eGiving is available for

your convenience onNew Prospect’s Website:www.newnpmbcunity.org

BROADCASTING OUR SERVICES LIVE

Share with our church family, especially our sick

and shut-in, they can view our Sunday Services and Wednesday evening

Bible Study on our website. Click on

sermons, and then LIVE VIDEO STREAM

IN THE HOSPITALNeeQuan Jackson Dickie ProvidenceCastana Turner Receiving/Rehab

Blessed are they that mourn, for they

shall be comforted. Matthew 5:4

The Family of Roslyn Wilson

The Family of Booker T. Kennedy, Jr.

The Family of Morte Scott

The Family of Sherlene Gotcher

Enter His Gates With Praise

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Appreciations and Expressions of

Thanks have been received

from the following:Ineal White and FamilyLegertha White-Hill and

Family

Worship Service Participants

11:00 a.m. Worship Service

Rachel NelsonAmadi Ferrell

Christian GloverOlivia Denmark

Pray Without Ceasing For Our Members Page 3

OCTOBER 2012 - SICK AND SHUT-IN

Electra Blackmon, Cambridge East Health, 31155 Dequindre, Madison Hts.48071

Mattie Bullock, Westwood Nursing Center, 16588 Schaefer, Detroit48235

Ferris Byrd, Oak Pointe Villa Nursing Home, 18901 Meyers, Detroit48235

Carrie Cummings, Cambridge East Healthcare, 31155 Dequindre, Madison Hts.48071

L. V. Daniels, Regency Heights Nursing Ctr., 19100 W Seven Mile Road, Detroit48219

Debbie Elder, Hartford Rehabilitation Center, 6700 W. Outer Drive, Detroit48235

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

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

Lillian Johnson, Lahser Hills Nursing Care Center, 25300 Lahser Rd., Southfield , MI48034

Emma Maclin, West Oaks Nursing Care, 22355 W. 8 Mile Rd, Detroit48219

Rev. Prentis McGlaun, Franklin Terrace, 26962 Franklin Rd. #101, Southfield, MI48033

Alberta Phillips, Bortz Nursing Center, 11700 E. Ten Mile Rd, Warren, MI 48089

Barbara Marable, Woodward Hills Nursing Center, 39312 Woodward, Bloomfield Hills48304

Lucille Reed, Medilodge of Southfield, 26715 Greenfield, Southfield48075

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

Edward Tate, Heartland Healthcare Center, 6950 Farmington Rd., W. Bloomfield48322

Rita Walton, W. Bloomfield Nursing Home, 6445 W. Maple, W. Bloomfield48332

Baby Carter Agbugui

Annie Ellison Lillian Johnson Mary Singleton

Frances Allison Donnie Farrior Leroy Killion Manfred SmithMary E. Ashman K. Patricia Gilbert Willie B. Lee Ruth SmithAnnie Bailey Jacqueline

GoodlettTeresa Lewis Connie Stafford

Florene Bayless James Gray Maria Long Sylvia StaffordBeverly Bellamy Latonia Hampton Gladys Lowe Walter StaffordMary Boyd John Harrison, II Gloria McKee Mary TatumJulynn Brown Joyce Heath Juanita

McMurtryGrace Tindle

Queenie Bruce Charlie Hearn Carole Merritt Sarah TinsleyLester Bryant Josephine

HollingsworthRita Montgomery

Irene Touchstone

Gregory Christmas Esther Holt Adell Morrow Roslyn TraylorDelores Clowney Clara B. Horton Dessa Neal Ollie TurnerJanice Coley Brenda Hoze Carol Norris Sethrida WalkerGeorge Cook Jessie Hunter Lovelis

PatrickWilliam Ward

Ronald Copeland Mattie Jackson Monisa Pritchett

Norma Wilks

Charles Daniels Timella James Lois E. Primas Myra Williamson-Jones

Crystal Daviston Dorothy Jameson Annie Pullum Bertha WilsonNeequan Jackson-Dickie

Emma Jenkins Hattie Reynolds

Katherine Dunn Laura Johnson Ella RobersonLloyd Dunn Hilda Johnson Delores

Singleton

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

“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

2012 – Weekly Bible Reading PlanOld Testament and New Testament Together

October 7, 2012 –Week 41 – Leviticus 8 and 9 and Leviticus 10

October 14, 2012 – Week 42 – Leviticus 11-12 and Matthew 26

October 21, 2012 – Week 43 – Leviticus 13 and Leviticus 14

October 28, 2012 – Week 44 – Leviticus 15 and Leviticus 16

November 4, 2012 – Week 45 – Matthew 27 and Leviticus 17

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MENTORING FOR YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTSCrown 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)

Amazing Grace, God's Grace... The cross of Jesus Christ is the evidence of the grace of God. And Jesus said, "And I, if I be lifted up, will draw people unto Myself." Our response to that must be there is nothing that we can do. Nothing our hands can bring: simply to His cross we cling. We are recipients of the unmerited favor of the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ. That's the amazing grace we sing about and we hold on to.

MONDAY – OCTOBER 15, 2012 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 7:00 p.m. – Miracle Monday Prayer and Praise Gathering

TUESDAY – OCTOBER 16, 2012 6:00 p.m. – Tutorial Ministry – Location: Light Center Library 6:30 p.m. – Study the Word of God 6:30 p.m. – NP Sign Language Class 7:00 p.m. – Mighty Men of God Choir Rehearsal

POWER WEDNESDAY – OCTOBER 17, 201211:00 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. – Children’s Choir Rehearsal 6:30 p.m. – Study the Word of God (Ages 5-17)

THURSDAY – OCTOBER 18, 201211:00 a.m. – Seasoned Seniors Chair Aerobics12:00 p.m. – Study the Word of God 6:00 p.m. – Usher Ministry #1 Meeting 6:30 p.m. – H.U.G.S. Ministry Meeting 6:30 p.m. – Career Search Workshop 6:30 p.m. – Women in the Word Bible Study 7:00 p.m. – Mighty Men of God Choir Rehearsal

This Week At New Prospect – October 15-20, 2012 Page 5

WORDS FROM PASTOR J

FRIDAY – OCTOBER 19, 2012 5:30 p.m. – NPMBC Dance Ministry (Children and Youth) 6:30 p.m. – NPMBC Dance Ministry (Teens) 6:30 p.m. – Young Adult Ministry Outing 7:00 p.m. – Mass Choir Rehearsal 7:30 p.m. – NPMBC Dance Ministry (Adults)

SATURDAY – OCTOBER 20, 2012 9:00 a.m. – Youth/Boy Scouts Cider Mill Trip 9:30 a.m. – Worship Chamber Ensemble 10:00 a.m. – General Mission Meeting11:00 a.m. – New Prospective Newsletter Meeting11:00a.m. – Mighty Men of God Choir Rehearsal Rehearsal

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#.

October is our Stewardship Month! We need you to actively support the life and work of New Prospect with your time, talents, and treasures.

TODAY is “WORSHIP IN PINK” Sunday in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

There are 23 more days until the Presidential Election Day on Tuesday, November 6, 2012. Take Your Souls to the Polls!

New Prospect Troop and Pack 689 will be selling popcorn TODAY following both services. Support our Scouts!

Join Pack/Troop 689 and NP Children/Youth Ministry on a trip to Westview Orchards on Saturday, October 20, 2012 at 9:00am. Cost: $11.00 (Includes transportation and Admission). Attractions: Corn Maize, Hayride, Petting Farm, “Black Hole”, Bouncies, Pumpkin Patch, Restaurant, Cider Mill and Bakery. Permission slips are available on the table in the lobby. Sign up and payments can be made following both service TODAY!

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The Circle of Sorrow and Hope Bereavement Ministry will be in the atrium on October 14th, 21st and 28th, following the 7:30am and 11:00am worship services, to register the names of your loved ones to be honored at this year’s Memorial Celebration Service to be held on Friday, November 9, 2012 at 6:30pm.

Friday, October 19, 2012 at 6:30pm, the Young Adult Ministry will be enjoying an evening of fellowship and fun at Painting With A Twist. The cost is $35, which MUST be paid in advance and covers the cost of all supplies needed for your very own masterpiece.

A job search seminar on “How to Ace a Job Interview” will be held on Tuesday, October 18th at 6:00pm in room 210. During this seminar we will review the most common interview questions and how to answer them. Learn simple strategies that will help you effectively answer nearly any interview question. All are welcome.

The General Mission Ministry meeting will be held on Saturday, October 20, 2012 at 10:00am for the month of October.

Sunday, October 21, 2012, New Prospect will “WORSHIP IN PURPLE” in observance of Domestic Violence Month.

Shady Grove Baptist Church, 2741 McDougall, Detroit, invites New Prospect and the Music Ministry to their Fall Revival on Monday, October 22, 2012 at 7:00p.m. Pastor Johnson will be guest Revivalist.

Usher Ministry #2 will meet on Thursday, October 25, 2012 at 6:00pm.

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The Kitchen/Hospitality Ministry meeting will be held on Thursday, October 25, 2012 at 6:30pm.

Sister-to-Sister Ministry meeting will be held on Saturday, October 27, 2012 at 9:00am.

This month Project Cotton Candy will take place on Saturday, October 27, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. The Trustee and Liturgical Dance ministries will host Project Cotton Candy for the month of October.

New Prospect Girl Scout’s next meeting will be held on Saturday, October 27th at 11:00 a.m. Location: The Light Center. All girls are welcome to join!

New Prospect’s Boy Scout’s next meeting will be held on Saturday, October 27th at 11:00 a.m., Location: At The Lighthouse. We would like to invite all boys from 1st grade and up, to join us.

Our 88th Church Anniversary will be observed on Sunday, October 28, 2012. Our special guest will be Williams Chapel and Pastor James C. Jones. Our service will begin at 4:00pm.

Circle of Sorrow and Hope Bereavement Support Group will meet on Tuesday, October 30, 2012 at 6:30 p.m.

VOLUNTEERS are needed to serve on the Transportation Ministry! If you are interested in driving the church bus, please contact the Administrative Office.

Tutorial Ministry meets each Tuesday in the Light Center Library at 6:00p.m. Children in grades K-12.

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Tutors are also needed. If you would like to become a tutor, please stop by the Library during tutoring.

Pin Pals 2012-2013 Bowling Season started on Sundays at Cloverlanes in Livonia. To join or for more information, contact Margaret Johnson at 734-272-3102, or Damon Dixon at 313-408-4185, treytrey@comcast.net. Female bowlers of all skills are needed.

The NP Adult Learning Lab is the place for you! Our Learning Lab is open to all eligible adults who want to improve their basic skills and prepare for post-secondary education and/or job training. The NP Learning Lab also offers GED preparation; Computer Literacy; Adult Basic Education/Reading and Math; Resume Writing; Job Skills Training and Career Development Counseling. The NP Learning Lab is located at 19930 Livernois. Call Today at 313-862-2387.

Teen HYPE Youth Development sends a heartfelt thank you to each and every member that voted, shared a link, or showed interest in any way during the Chase Community Giving Campaign.  The contest was held September 6-19, 2012 where thousands of nominated charities around the country were vying for grant funding ranging from $10,000-$250,000.  Bro. Marcus Nelson, one of the Teen Hype directors, is excited to report that due to the success of the voting, Teen HYPE has received a grant for $20,000.  This money will make a major impact on the program giving them financial resources to continue making a positive impact on thousands of metro Detroit Teenagers.  Once again, your support is greatly appreciated.

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Hallelujah NightTuesday, October 30, 2012 *

6:30pm – 8:30pm Hallelujah Night/Family Game Night/Trunk & Treat on Tuesday, October 30, 2012 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. This exciting night is for the entire family! It will include games for every member of the family. There will be food, prizes and our annual Trunk and Treat! Church family members interested in volunteering to fill the trunks of their cars for this night, please contact the church office to sign up.

URGENT!!! URGENT!!! URGENT!!!We need 15 VOLUNTEERS for this year’s After School

Program. If you would like to Volunteer, please contact Rev. April Hearn at 313-342-1925.

Our Afterschool Program is gearing up for the 2012-2013 school year and we are in need of faithful volunteers. The Afterschool Program runs Tuesday-Thursday of each week beginning October 24, 2012, from 3:30pm–

6:00pm. Volunteers are needed for Grades 1-6. Volunteer responsibilities include:

*Providing homework help *Monitoring club times*Assisting/Monitoring snack time *Assisting with dismissal

We are welcoming Club Instructors. In the past we’ve provided woodworking, 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 at 313-342-1925.

At The Lighthouse After School Care Program - 2012-2013The A.T.L. After School Care Program is designed to provide the children of this community with a safe and encouraging environment in which to grow academically, emotionally and spiritually.

This program is for children in grades K-6.Program Days are Tuesday through Thursday of each week from

3:30pm – 6:00pm * October 2012 through May 2013

REVISED REGISTRATION DATES FOR THIS YEAR’S PROGRAMOctober 17, 18, and 19, 2012 – 3:00pm -6:30pm

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

AFTER SCHOOL PARENT MEETINGOctober 23, 2012 – 4:00pm

At New Prospect Missionary Baptist Church, 6330 Pembroke, Detroit

Hallelujah Night

Tuesday, October 30, 2012 * 6:30pm – 8:30pm (see page 9)

American Baptist Youth High School Conference

November 2-4, 2012

Father/Daughter & Mother/Son Harvest Ball

Friday, November 16, 2012 – 7:00pm

Annual Youth Ministry Lock-InFriday, November 30, 2012 – 7:00pm

**Watch Bulletin for details **

New Prospect Missionary Baptist Church “The Vision Lives and Shines”

We recognize our 88 members with the longest membership.

Ineal White 72 yearsDorothy Grubbs 67 yearsCathleen Clark 67 yearsDorothy Woodruff 66 years

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

Emma Strong 66 years Carrie Lee Cummings 65 years William McFee 64 years Floyd Allen 63 years Louise Maddox 62 years Gloria Austin 62 years James Crawford 60 yearsUlysses Tounsel 60 yearsGeneva Hunter 60 yearsJoann Logan 59 yearsPriscilla Hearn 59 yearsCharlie Hearn 59 yearsFannie Mae Elkins 59 yearsMary L. Dale 59 yearsQueenie Bruce 58 yearsJohnnie M. Gray 58 yearsJettie Oliver 57 yearsLelia D. Ross 57 yearsMartha Roberson 56 yearsSandra Kendrick 55 yearsCharline Tounsel 55 yearsRosie Abraham 55 yearsHarry A. Thompson 55 yearsBrenda Whitehead 54 yearsOllie Turner 53 yearsDaniel Tounsel, Jr. 53 yearsEthel Hearn 52 yearsCalista Burton 52 yearsAnnie Ellison 51 years

Beatrice Ester 51 yearsElvera Hall 51 yearsUlysses Bellamy 51years Nancy E. Moore 51 yearsEarlee Moore 50 yearsForiestine Moore 50 yearsEsther Holt 50 yearsLucille Reed 50 yearsLovelis Patrick 50 years

Mary Maxine Hill 49 yearsIrene Touchstone 49 yearsJoyce Y. Heath 49 yearsImelda A. Dungy 48 yearsCharlene Jemison 48 yearsJohn Harrison ll 47 yearsRosie McGruder 47 yearsMary Steele 47 yearsVeronica Washington 47 yearsCarol J. Black 45 years

Winfred Blackmon 45 yearsElizabeth Page 45 years

Marvin Abraham 45 years Jessie Mae Dinwiddie 45 years Glenzia Hart 45 years

Manfred Smith 45 yearsTerrice Smith 45 yearsAnita Asbury 44 yearsLester Bryant 44 yearsJuanita Dubose 44 yearsJames Gray 44 yearsShirley Hightower 44 yearsLaura Johnson 44 yearsSadie Morrison 44 years

Jerry Hebron 44 years Martha Price-Burrows 44 years Bessie Jenkins 44 years Wonzie Brager 44 years Ronald Terrell 44 years Gladys Lowe 44 years Mary Johns 44 years Lewis Rowe 44 years Barbara Selley 44 years Mattie Merchant 44 years Doris Montgomery 44 years Velma Ard 43 years Elizabeth Black 43 years Electra Blackmon 43 years Mattie Bullock 43 years Hattie P. Johnson 43 years Luella Reynolds 43 years Mattie Jackson 43 years Hattie Knox 43 years Ladonna Johns 43 years Donnie Farrior 43 years Lois Williams 43 years Mattie Davis 43 years

Sunday at 9:30 a.m.

*** THE LIGHT CENTER ***

Location Class

Sunday School And Christian Education Opportunities Page 13

Nursery Ages 2 to 3 Room #107 Pre-K - KindergartenRoom #208 Grades 1-2Room #206 Grades 3-4Room #207 Grades 5-6Room #209 Grades 7, 8, 9Room #201 Grades 10, 11, 12Room #200 Adult Sunday SchoolRoom #210 Adult Sunday SchoolRoom #204 How to Defeat Temptation Room #205 The Bait of SatanRoom #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)

CB HEATH HALLRoom 101 Young Adult Sunday

School

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 MinistryFor 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) MinistryFor 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 MinistryFor 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 COVENANT1. 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.

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!