"Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid." John 14:27
New "CHILDREN'S SUNDAY WORSHIP" Sundays at 12:00 Noon
Dear Families:
We are thrilled to see that several families have joined us on the HPGMBC Children's Ministry Facebook page. Our first presentation was Sunday, October 11, 12 noon. The lesson was from the first book of the Bible: Genesis 1:1-19, "God Creates the Earth". We invite you to join us next week as we continue to study the book of Genesis. If you would like to participate in the activities and discussions, you can find the link for our live Zoom lesson on the HPGMBC Facebook page each Sunday at 12:00 Noon. Please remember to fill out the form we have placed on line to receive additional information and activities. We look forward to seeing you in our class next Sunday!
Sister Janice G. Owens,
HPGMBC Children's Department Chair
PLEASE VOTE!
Early voting has begun and Absentee Ballots may be dropped off at several locations ( Absentee Drop Boxes Located: Libraries: Beaumont Branch, 3080 Fieldstone Way, Lexington, KY 40513; Northside Branch, 1733 Russell Cave Rd, Lexington, KY 40505; Tates Creek Branch, 3628 Walden Dr, Lexington, KY 40517, Lexington;
Senior Center, 195 Life Ln, Lexington, KY 40502;
Fayette County Clerk’s Office, 162 E Main St, Lexington, KY 40507.) For those who are voting with Absentee Ballots, the information below will provide detailed instructions on proper Ballot preparation and on tracking after it has been mailed or dropped off. The General Election is only 16 days away, November 3. Please VOTE, either by Absentee Ballot, at Early Voting locations, or in person on November 3! Please VOTE!
ABSENTEE BALLOT DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS
TRACKING YOUR ABSENTEE BALLOT
IF your Ballot not shown as RECEIVED, call County office (859) 255-8683
EARLY VOTING LOCATIONS
Monday – Friday, 8:30 am - 4:00 pm, Saturday 9:00 am – 1:00 pm, Began October 13, 2020:
Beaumont Branch Library 3080 Fieldstone Way, Lexington, KY 40513
Northside Branch Library 1733 Russell Cave Rd, Lexington, KY 40505
Tates Creek Branch Library 3628 Walden Dr, Lexington, KY 40517
Bluegrass Community and Technical College Conference Center 164 Opportunity Way Lexington, KY 40511-2623 (off Leestown Road)
Dunbar Community Center 545 N Upper St, Lexington, KY 40508
Lexington Senior Center 195 Life Ln, Lexington, KY 40502
ANYBODY CAN VOTE AT ANY LOCATION WITH PICTURE IDENTIFICATION or SOCIAL SECURITY CARD AND A SIGNED AFFIDAVIT or ELECTION OFFICIAL CAN VERIFY WHO YOU ARE AND SIGNED AFFIDAVIT!
*In-person before Election Day, Oct. 13th - Nov. 2nd.
COVID-19 TESTING LOCATIONS
Drive-thru testing is available at Bluegrass Community and Technical College, 500 Newtown Pike, through Bluewater Diagnostic Laboratory. Testing is available, without appointment, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Free drive-thru testing also continues, through Bluewater, at Southland Christian Church, 2349 Richmond Road. Testing is available 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday through Friday. No appointment is necessary.
Bluewater, which also administers testing at Mayor’s Mobile Neighborhood Testing Program locations, is offering tests at no cost to the patient. Health insurance information may be requested, but is not required, to receive testing. Tests are available to anyone. Results are generally available in 48-72 hours.
Additionally, through a partnership with the University of Kentucky, UK HealthCare and Wild Health, testing is available to the public at 1505 College Way and 1350 Bull Lea Road. These sites are not intended for UK student testing. Free drive-thru testing is available from 8 a.m.-4 p.m., seven days a week. Appointments are required and can be made by visiting lexington.wildhealth.com.
Drive-thru testing is also available seven days a week at the Walgreen’s testing location at 2296 Executive Drive (the corner of Winchester Road and Executive Drive). Tests will continue while test kits are available. Online registration is required at walgreens.com/coronavirus.
Finally, most private healthcare providers are offering testing options for their patients. Urgent Care Centers are also offering COVID-19 testing.
Bluewater Diagnostic Laboratory has been recognized by the state of Kentucky for expanding the state’s COVID-19 testing capacity. Based in Mount Washington, KY, they are committed to be an industry leader in cutting-edge instrumentation and testing methodologies.
HEALTH MATTERS
As flu season begins and the COVID-19 Infections and deaths continue to increase, it is so very important for us to continue to observe the CDC Guidelines :
Get a flu vaccination as soon as possible but getting it any time in the flu season is beneficial. VaccineFinderexternal icon to find out where to get vaccinated near you.
Avoid close contact with those who are sick, maintain at least 6 feet from others who are not from your household,
Wear face masks when in public (Mandatory in Kentucky and is being extended on a 30 day basis until the spread is under control),
Wash your hands frequently,
Cover your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze, and leave home only when absolutely necessary.
IN-PERSON WORSHIP STATUS
The HPGMBC Joint Board met as scheduled on Saturday, September 19, to assess the safety of resuming In-Person Worship Services. With prayerful consideration of the current COVID-19 Virus infection rate and the composition of our membership, it was decided to not resume In-Person Worship Services at this time. The Joint Board will meet again on Saturday, October 24, to reassess the situation.
WEEKLY ACTIVITIES
Please join our Virtual Prayer Service by phone on Tuesdays from 6:30 to 8:00 pm. Rev. Ron Jones teaches the week’s Sunday School Lesson at 7:30 pm. Call: 253-215-8782 or 301-715-8592; Meeting ID:685 433 0718
Sunday School Lesson broadcasts Saturdays 9:00 am and 3:00 pm as well as Sundays at 7:30 am on WJMM FM 99.1 (This Sunday’s Lesson: "Love Your Neighbor," Luke 10:25-37; Next Sunday's Lesson: "Love Divine," 1 Corinthians 13)
Virtual Worship Service on Sundays at 10:00 am on the Church Facebook Page and on YouTube. It can also be viewed on demand on the church website, http://www.hpgmbc.com/
NEW "Children's Sunday Worship" 12:00 noon. See Children's Ministry Facebook Page to Signup
Thank you for giving Tithes and Offerings by mail or the Givelify App. Our address is:
Historic Pleasant Green Missionary Baptist Church PO Box 11845 Lexington, KY 40578
PARENT BODY MISSIONARY MEETING
November 7, 2020, 11:30 AM
All Missionary Circle Members Please Join the Parent Body Meeting
Brother Thomas Roach (Home) (Sister Sandra Roach's husband)
Sister Dorothy Robinson (Home)
Sister Tamika Sales (Home)
Sister Bonnie Shelton (Home)
Sister Sandra Taylor (Home)
Sister Thelma Wright (Home; Brother Carl Wright's wife)
Sister Paula Cunino (Called in Request ... a Nurse awaiting a kidney)
Brother Paul Ross (VA Hospital) (Sister Reginia Hair's patient who requested prayer)
Residence of Homestead, Pine Meadow and other Nursing Homes
Each person listed on our Sick List
COVID-19 Victims around the world
Healthcare workers, First respondents, etc.
The Entire Pleasant Green Church Family
HPGMBC Pulpit Committee
Sister Pamela Smith Wright (Sister Dorothy Offutt's cousin) a Mayoral Candidate in Owensboro, KY
Our Nation and our Government Officials
Heavenly Father, please continue to bless and keep us. Thank you for Your Grace and Mercy. In Jesus Name. Amen
YOUR HELP IS NEEDED
If you have not completed the HPGMBC In-Person Re-Opening Survey, please click SURVEY and complete it. In preparation for in-person worship services, the Re-Opening Committee would like each member to complete the survey.
In an attempt to expand the options for communicating information to HPGMBC Family Members, if you have a cell phone, please complete the Cell Phone Information Form for yourself and encourage others to do the same.
Volunteers are needed to assist in the HPGMBC Online/Virtual Communications Ministry. Some of the needed knowledge and skills are Facebook and/or YouTube live streaming, video recording, video editing, general computer use, etc. If you are willing to assist, please click and complete this Contact Form. Thank you in advance for your willing spirit to help in Outreach and Kingdom Building.
For Election and Voting Information, call the County Clerk's office (859) 255-8683.
Important Fayette County Board of Elections Information
6 Vote-in-Person Locations,
Monday – Friday, 8:30 am - 4:00 pm, Saturday 9:00 am – 1:00 pm, Begins October 13, 2020:
Beaumont Branch Library 3080 Fieldstone Way, Lexington, KY 40513
Northside Branch Library 1733 Russell Cave Rd, Lexington, KY 40505
Tates Creek Branch Library 3628 Walden Dr, Lexington, KY 40517
Bluegrass Community and Technical College Conference Center 164 Opportunity Way Lexington, KY 40511-2623 (off Leestown Road)
Dunbar Community Center 545 N Upper St, Lexington, KY 40508
Lexington Senior Center 195 Life Ln, Lexington, KY 40502
ANYBODY CAN VOTE AT ANY LOCATION WITH PICTURE IDENTIFICATION or SOCIAL SECURITY CARD AND A SIGNED AFFIDAVIT or ELECTION OFFICIAL CAN VERIFY WHO YOU ARE AND SIGNED AFFIDAVIT!
*In-person before Election Day, Oct. 13th - Nov. 2nd.
*By Executive Order, (E.O. 2020-668(3)), in-person voting begins October 13, 2020 and shall be available during regular business hours, and at least four hours on the three Saturdays before November 3, 2020. Voters who feel safe voting in person are encouraged to vote before November 3, 2020, to ensure appropriate social distancing can be maintained.
**By Executive Order, (E.O. 2020-668(1)), all Kentuckians who are concerned about contracting or spreading COVID-19 may vote via absentee ballot for the 2020 general election, consistent with the expanded definition of excused absentee provided in the August 14, 2020 recommendations of Secretary of State Adams. 6 Absentee Drop Boxes Located: Libraries: Beaumont Branch, 3080 Fieldstone Way, Lexington, KY 40513, Northside Branch, 1733 Russell Cave Rd, Lexington, KY 40505, Tates Creek Branch, 3628 Walden Dr, Lexington, KY 40517, Lexington Senior Center, 195 Life Ln, Lexington, KY 40502, Fayette County Clerk’s Office, 162 E Main St, Lexington, KY 40507
One other location to be determined Drop boxes should be installed by October 1, 2020. They will remain open until 6:00 pm, Election Day. IF YOU INTEND TO VOTE IN PERSON, DO NOT REQUEST A MAIL-IN BALLOT: According to Section 23 of the emergency regulations for this election, “Once a voter has requested a mail-in absentee ballot, the voter cannot vote in person unless the voter does not receive their requested ballot by October 28, 2020.” NOTE: The ballots are currently being printed and will be mailed when ready. Mailing will begin in mid to late September. The deadline to apply online for an Absentee ballot is October 9, 2020 no later than 11:59 pm EST, through the portal. October 5, 2020 4:00 pm local time is the deadline to register online to vote in the 2020 General Election.
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VERY IMPORTANT !
2020 Kentucky General Election Plan
Absentee voting:
In Kentucky, any voter of any age or health condition who believes they are at risk of COVID-19 can vote absentee ballot. Eligibility to vote absentee also extends to voters who are in contact with such vulnerable voters.
For those who plan to use the absentee voting option, Kentucky will be launching an online portal late next week so voters can request a ballot by mail. Ballots can be requested on the portal through Oct. 9.
Mail ballots will need to be postmarked by Election Day on Nov. 3. They will need to be received by Nov. 6, officials said.
Elections officials also said drop boxes will be available for residents to return their ballots if they are concerned about postal delays. County clerks will determine those locations.
Early-voting:
The early-voting period across Kentucky will begin Oct. 13. It will also last for three weeks before the election and include Saturday voting for at least four hours.
According to state officials, every county clerk will provide a location for safe in-person voting. State election officials stress that early-voting is not absentee voting. Any Kentuckian can vote early for any reason.
Election Day:
It will be up to county election officials to decide election sites on Nov. 3. Those county officials will have to have their plans approved by the secretary of state and governor's offices.
Voters in each county will see, again, a reduction in polling places. But the state hopes to offset any concerns by requiring each county to set up at least one "voting super-center," much like the Expo Center was for Jefferson County during the June primary.
Anyone from the particular county can vote at the super-center, regardless of precinct.
Voter identification:
Kentuckians who have been unable to get a driver's license or photo ID because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, and because their clerk's office was closed, can sign a document explaining these issues and cast their ballot.
(Source: WLKY, 1918 Mellwood Ave., Louisville, KY 40206-1035)
Don't forget to complete your 2020 Census forms. The form can be completed online in less than three minutes HERE. Census workers are scheduled to be canvasing our neighborhoods soon.
Historic Pleasant Green Missionary Baptist Church
PO Box 11845, Lexington Kentucky 40578 United States
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