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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) 341-4204

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)

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” “TODAY IS THE FIRST SUNDAY AFTER CHRISTMAS”

THE ORDINANCE BAPTISM AND HOLY COMMUNION

ENDOWMENT SUNDAY

SUNDAY, JANUARY 1, 2012 * 7:30 a.m./11:00 a.m.

Order of Celebration

Devotion ..................................................

Call To Worship .....................................

O sing to the Lord a new song, for he

has done marvelous things. Make a

joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth;

break forth into joyous song and sing

praises. He has done marvelous

things!

Opening Hymn of Praise .......................

Prayer of Invocation/Confession .........

Scriptures ........................... Psalm 71:1-6

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

Great and Gracious God, we come to

You this morning with thanksgiving

and joy for this, Your new year. The

glory and honor belongs to You! We

rejoice when we think about new

possibilities and new beginnings. We

embrace the dawn of a new life, and the

blessing of life with You. Guide us to

open our hearts to Your love and open

our minds to Your wisdom. Help us

this new year to serve, especially the

least, the last and the lost. We are

aware of our faults and shortcomings.

Challenge us to rise to a new level of

faithfulness. We desire a closer walk

with You in all we do and say. We pray

this new day, in the name of the Father,

Son and Holy Spirit. Amen!

OFFERTORY PRAYER Our heavenly Father, we come

thanking You for laying our sins on

Jesus Christ and for His being willing

to die on the cross in our place. Help

each of us to share in the burden of

carrying the good news of Your love to

those who are still in darkness and

spiritual death. Help our giving to be a

light in this world. Bless the tithes and

offerings we give. In Jesus' name, we

pray. Amen!

"Give unto the Lord the glory due unto

his name: bring an offering, and come

before him: worship the Lord in the

beauty of holiness." 1 Chronicles 16:29

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.

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 HOSPITAL NeeQuan Jackson Dickie Providence

Glenna Smith-Gray Providence

Blessed are they that mourn, for they

shall be comforted. Matthew 5:4

The Family of Dr. Claud Young

The Family of Ruby King-Coleman

The Family of Sarah Lee Morris

The Family of Greek Magline Nave

Appreciations and Expressions of

Thanks have been received

from the following:

Mother Nora B. Robinson

The Family of Walter J. Robinson

Enter His Gates With Praise

JANUARY 2012 SICK AND SHUT-IN

Electra Blackmon, Cambridge South Health, 18200 W. Thirteen 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 Margie Cargill, Samaritan Manor, 5545 Conner #314, Detroit 48213 Carrie Cummings, Cambridge East Healthcare, 31155 Dequindre, Madison Hts. 48071 L. V. Daniels, Regency Heights Nursing Ctr., 19100 W Seven Mile Road, Detroit 48219 Deaconess Dorothy Grubbs, Lasher Hills Nursing Care, 25300 Lahser, Southfield 48033 *Willie Mae Hall, Heartland - Georgian Inn, 2975 N. Adams, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304 Ruth Hutson, Village of Redford, 25330 W. Six Mile Rd., Redford 48340 James Jackson, Fairlane Nursing Center, 15750 Joy Road, Detroit 48228 Lillian Johnson, Lahser Hills Nursing Care Center, 25300 Lahser Rd., Southfield , MI 48034 Emma Maclin, West Oaks Nursing Care, 22355 W. 8 Mile Rd, Detroit 48219 Rev. Prentis McGlaun, Franklin Terrace, 26962 Franklin Rd. #101, Southfield, MI 48033 *Porter Muse, Medilodge, 26715 Greenfield, Southfield, MI 48076 Rickey Payne, Heartland Healthcare Center, 28550 5 Mile Rd., Livonia 48154 Alberta Phillips, Bortz Nursing Center, 11700 E. Ten Mile Rd, Warren, MI 48089 Lucille Reed, Medilodge of Southfield, 26715 Greenfield, Southfield 48075 Bessie Rivers, Eiland’s Assisted Living II, 17670 New Hampshire, Southfield 48075 Teresa Rushin, Heartland Healthcare Center, 28550 5 Mile Rd., Livonia 48154 Gladys Smith, Redford Geriatric Village, 22811 W. Seven Mile Rd, Detroit 48219 Manfred Smith, Heartland University, 28550 Five Mile Rd. Livonia 48154 *Edward Tate, Heartland Healthcare Center, 6950 Farmington Rd., W. Bloomfield 48322 *Rita Walton, W. Bloomfield Nursing Home, 6445 W. Maple Rd., W. Bloomfield, MI 48322

Frances Allison Donnie Farrior Willie B. Lee Delores Singleton

Annie Bailey Patricia Gilbert Rosalee Lewis Johnnie Mae Smith

Florene Bayless James Gray Maria Long Ruth Smith

Beverly Bellamy Jacqueline Goodlett Gladys Lowe Connie Stafford

Carol Black Marceline Goode *Jean McDowell Sylvia Stafford

Mary Boyd John Harrison, II Juanita McMurtry Walter Stafford

Queenie Bruce Joyce Heath Dessa Neal Eva Stanley

Gregory Christmas Esther Holt Carol Norris Grace Tindle

Delores Clowney Clara B. Horton Pamela Owens Sarah Tinsley

Janice Coley Brenda Hoze Arnett Parham Julia Tooles

George Cook Geneva Hunter Lois E. Primas William Ward

Charles Daniels Dorothy Jameson Annie Pullum Norma Wilks

Crystal Daviston Emma Jenkins Hattie Reynolds Myra Williamson-Jones

Mary Dawkins Hilda Johnson Jeanette Riley Bertha Wilson

Katherine Dunn Laura Johnson Ella Roberson

Debbie Elder Lillian Johnson Tiesha Robinson

Annie Ellison Leroy Killion Allen Sammons

Pray Without Ceasing For Our Members

CD’s of Today’s Worship Services and Shine T-Shirts are now

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 MENTORING FOR YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS

Crown 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)

Johann Sebastian Bach was God's man. His creative gifts were given to him

by God. God was able to pour His Word and His Spirit into the music and

ministry of that great musician. Bach was a man of deep personal faith. He

knew the loveliness of God's presence and he knew sorrow. His wife and

seven of his children all died young. He gradually lost his sight but he never

lost his hope or his courage because he knew God continued to hold him

and sustain him every moment of his life. "Only for the glory of God" was

written at the top of his works. "With the help of Lord Jesus Christ" were

at the conclusion. That is something to think about.

2012 – Weekly Bible Reading Plan

Old Testament and New Testament Together

January 1 – (Week 1) – Genesis 1-3 and Matthew 1





December 31 – I John 2

Enter His Gates With Praise

WORDS FROM PASTOR J

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

MONDAY – JANUARY 2, 2012

The Administrative Office will be closed in observance of the Christmas Holiday

5:30 p.m. – Children and Teen’s Liturgical Dance Rehearsal

6:45 p.m. – Adult Liturgical Dance Rehearsal

7:00 p.m. – Miracle Monday Prayer and Praise Gathering

TUESDAY –JANUARY 3, 2012

6:30 p.m. – Study the Word of God

7:00 p.m. – TBA (See Music Ministry Calendar)

POWER WEDNESDAY – JANUARY 4, 2012

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. – Study the Word of God (Ages 5-17)

THURSDAY – JANUARY 5, 2012

10:00 a.m. – Seasoned Seniors Chair Aerobics

12:00 p.m. – Study the Word of God

6:30 p.m. – Women in the Word Bible Study

7:00 p.m. – NP Youth Chorale and Young Adult Voices Choir Rehearsal

FRIDAY – JANUARY 6, 2012

7:00 p.m. – TBA (See Music Ministry Calendar)

SATURDAY – JANUARY 7, 2012 11:00 a.m. – NP Youth Chorale and Young Adult Voices Choir Rehearsal

12:00 p.m. – Intercessory Prayer Time

This Week At New Prospect – January 2 – January 7, 2012

• Don’t forget to join us tomorrow evening for Miracle Monday Prayer and Praise

service at 7:00p.m.

• Liturgical Ministry will resume on Mondays beginning on January 2, 2012.

Children and Teen’s will rehearsal from 5:30p.m. – 6:45p.m. and Adults will

rehearse from 6:45p.m. to 8:00p.m.

• The Meal Is Served With Love, Sunday, January 8, 2011 @ 5:00 p.m. Volunteers

are needed to greet and serve our guests in S. L. Whitney Fellowship Hall. Wear

your “Shine” t-shirts.

• Tutorial Ministry meets each Tuesday in the Light Center Library at 6:00p.m.

Children in grades K-12 will resume on Tuesday, January 10, 2012. Tutors are

also needed. If you would like to become a tutor, please contact the church

office at 313-341-4204.

• New Prospect will assist in feeding the Hungry at Ecumenical Theological

Seminary located at 2930 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI 48201, Wednesday,

January 11, 2012 at 10:00 a.m.

• Nursing/Senior Citizens Ministry: Thursday, January 12, 2012.

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

• New Prospect Girl Scout’s next meeting will be held on Saturday, January 14th at

11:00 a.m. Location: The Light Center. All girls are welcome to join!


The Administrative Office will be closed December 26, 2011 – January 2, 2012.

The church will open at 4:00 p.m. for any scheduled

meetings or gatherings in the evening.

The church will also be available for any families

that may need us for funerals.

Thank you.

• New Prospect’s Boy Scout’s next meeting will be held on Saturday, January 14th

at 11:00 a.m., Location: At The Lighthouse. We would like to invite all boys

from 1st grade and up, to join us.

• In observance of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King’s Birthday on Monday, January 16,

2012 the Church and Administrative office will be closed.

• Valentine Dinner Dance – “A Night to Remember” on February 18, 2012.

Location: CJ’s Place, Dearborn, MI. $60.00 per couple.

• Please submit a copy of your child’s report card to the church office, if they

received a 2.5 or better, to be included on the honor roll bulletin board. KEEP

UP THE GOOD WORK!

• ATTENTION! Volunteer Drivers are needed to serve on the Transportation

Ministry. Interested persons please call the Administrative Office at 313-341-

4204. We need drivers for Wednesday Night Bible Study and for Sunday

Worship services.

• New Prospect’s After School Program would like to offer the following

enrichment opportunities:

Book Club Computer Club Wood Working

Quilting Health and Fitness Club Foreign Language

Culinary Arts Scrap Booking Etiquette

Arts and Crafts Character Building

If you are gifted in ANY of these areas and would like to volunteer one day a

week to BE A LIGHT in the lives of children of our community, please contact

Rev. April at the Administrative Office, 313-342-1925.

THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE NEEDED

FOR THE NEW PROSPECT FOOD PANTRY:

Jelly and Jam Canned Pasta Canned Fruit Mayonnaise

Spaghetti Sauce Sugar Crackers Salad Dressing

Graham Crackers Pudding Juice Rice

Applesauce Muffin Mix Grits Fruit Snacks


It’s Time to Serve & Shine!

Saturday, January 21, 2012 thru Saturday, January 28, 2012 is our

Annual Ministry to the Homeless Week at New Prospect!

Volunteers are needed to meet the needs of our guests during that week.

You may sign up following both services January 8, 2012

(More details to come).

All ministries and members are encouraged to participate...

It will be a blessing to you.

Our guests will be in need of the following items:

Blankets

Twin Sheets

Pillows

Pillowcases

Shampoo

Conditioner

Lotion

Soap

Toothbrush

Toothpaste

Mouthwash (Non-Alcohol)

Deodorant

Disposable Razors

Kleenex

Vaseline

Chap Stick

Comb

Brush

Wash Cloths/Towels

You may bring your items at any time and place them in the receptacles in

the church’s lobby.

Come Out and Be A Blessing!


This year’s theme: Read…Write…Glow!

“Education is the movement from darkness to light.” – Allan Bloom

Youth in Action Ministry of New Prospect is looking for an energetic, enthusiastic

and gifted individual to lead its Puppet Ministry! If that person is you,

please contact Rev. April Hearn at the Administrative Offices at 313-342-1925.

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Wednesday Night Bible Study

Ages 4-11 ~ Location: Room 105

Teens Ages 12-17 ~ Location: Room 102-103

Exciting topics, fun activities and lively discussions about

the WORD of God and how God loves you! Don’t be counted out!

New Member Orientation (Youth)

3rd

and 4th

Sunday at 12:00 noon. Location: Room 209

Youth In Worship…Worship with an Edge! (Hebrews 4:12)

3rd

and 4th

Sundays, staring in February, in the Wilma R. Johnson Chapel

This worship service is designed especially for Ages 6-17!

Service begins promptly at 11:00a.m.

Celestial Children’s Choir Rehearsal on Wednesday Nights at 5:45 p.m.

All young people ages 4-11 are welcome to join!

Youth and Young Adult Choir Rehearsal on Thursday Nights at 7:00p.m.

This choir is for the young and young-at-heart ages 12-30+

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

Sunday at 9:30 a.m.

*** THE LIGHT CENTER ***

Location Class

Nursery Ages 2 to 3

Room #107 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

Room #204 Young Adult Sunday School

Room #205 The Bait of Satan

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

Room #202 Traveling Light

W. R. Johnson Chapel Praying the Names of God

Library New Member’s Orientation (Adults)

Sunday School And Christian Education Opportunities

HOLIDAY SERVICE SCHEDULE

First Sunday of Advent – Hope November 27, 2011

“The Promised One” Jeremiah 33:14-16

Second Sunday of Advent - Peace December 4, 2011

“Are You Spiritually Prepared?” Matthew 25:1-2

Third Sunday of Advent - Joy December 11, 2011

“Singing Mary’s Song” Luke 1:39-55

Fourth Sunday of Advent - Love December 18, 2011

“Do You Hear What I Hear?” Luke 2:1-20

Holiday Gathering and Pastor’s Birthday Celebration

December 18, 2011 - 5:00 p.m.

Christmas Eve Cantata – 6:00 p.m. December 24, 2011

“Radio J-O-Y”

Christmas Eve Worship Service – 7:00p.m. December 24, 2011

“Let’s Go to Bethlehem” Luke 2:1-20

Christmas Day Worship Service – 7:30a.m./11:00a.m. December 25, 2011

“The Greatest Christmas Gift!” II Corinthians 9:15

New Year’s Eve Worship Service – 7:00 p.m. December 31, 2011

“Can These Bones Live?” Ezekiel 37:1-14

Watch Night Worship Service – 10:00 p.m. December 31, 2011

“These Bones Shall Live!” Ezekiel 37:1-14

New Year’s Day - 7:30a.m./11:00a.m. January 1, 2012

“The Resurrection of Dead Bones” Ezekiel 37:1-14

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