"In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you."  

1 Thessalonians 5:18 KJV

When God calls our name twice, there is typically a reason. Perhaps it’s a test and trial of faith. Sometimes it’s to grab our attention. Sometimes it’s an emergency. On multiple occasions throughout the Bible, God calls someone’s name twice. In each instance, a significant teaching ensues as Simon Peter and Saul can attest to!

Jesus has had his last supper with the 12 apostles, and the hour of his betrayal is drawing near. But the apostles begin bickering about which one of them is the greatest. Jesus tells them that they will judge the twelve tribes of Israel in the kingdom to come, but they will also pass through trials with him.

Then he singles out Simon Peter:

Luke 22:31-32 reads, “Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift all of you as wheat. But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers.”

Jesus tells Peter that even he will deny the Lord, but that he will also strengthen the other believers afterward. Peter does deny knowing Jesus, but he goes on to become the leader of the apostles in the early church.

Saul also heard his name called twice…

The young idealistic Pharisee wants to imprison and murder as many Christians as he can. He even gets letters from the high priest authorizing him to round up the Christians in Damascus and drag them back to Jerusalem. But on the way, he is blinded by a vision of the risen Jesus Christ, who calls to him.

Acts 9:4 reads, “He fell to the ground and heard a voice say to him, “Saul, Saul, why do you persecute me?”

Acts 9 teaches us that Jesus chooses Saul as an instrument to bear Jesus’ name to the Gentiles, and the kings, and the sons of Israel. It all starts when Jesus calls him. Saul, later known as Paul, became one of the greatest missionaries of all time and wrote a large chunk of the New Testament.

To God be the Glory for Simon Peter and Saul. Jesus used this repetition to alert Simon Peter to the spiritual sifting he would undergo and to call him to strengthen others later. And on the road to Damascus, Jesus called out to Saul, leading to his conversion and his new identity as Paul.

Sister Cathy Black

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  This Sunday's Lesson:
    
  "God Desires Accountability: How Can We Reconcile With God?" Nehemiah 9:32-38, 10:28-29
  
  Lesson Nugget:
  In today's lesson, Nehemiah offers an intercessory prayer admitting the disobedience of the people and acknowledging the faithfulness and goodness of God. There is a recognition that God's discipline of the people has been rightfully deserved.

      Do we as Christians acknowledge our                        disobedience, the faithfulness of God along with        accepting our discipline from God?                  

• Next Sunday's Lesson: "God Will Redeem Us: How will God Respond To Our Suffering?" Job 19:1-7, 23-29

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Historic Pleasant Green Missionary Baptist Church

PO Box 11845
Lexington, KY 40578

Upcoming Events

NO Virtual Prayer Service due to

In-Person Service 

Tuesday, November 25, 7:00 PM

Call: 253-215-8782;

Meeting ID: 685 433 0718

NO Choir Practice

Thursday, November 27, 6:30 pm

 NO Bible Study,

In-Person & Virtual

Saturday, November 29, 10:00 AM

Call: 253-215-8782;

Meeting ID: 685 433 0718

NO "Comfort For Your Loss"

Grief Session

In-Person

Saturday, November 29, 1:00 PM

Contact Sis. Heather Happy (859.509.2927) for additional information.

WE ARE ONE!

Welcome to the 40 Year Christians' Cooking Corner! 

Here we will feature recipes from the 40 Year Christian Group. This week's recipe was submitted by Sister Alyce Emerson from Nutrition Education Program, UK Cooperative Extension Service.

Blessings to all.

Sister Linda Gates, President

Crunchy Air Fryer Fish

Prep time: 10 minutes

Rest 10 minutes

Cook time: 10-15 minutes

Ingredients

1 pound of white fish fillets (tilapia, catfish, perch, etc.)

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon paprika

1/4 teaspoon chili powder

1/4 teaspoon onion powder

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 egg

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 cup panko crumbs

Nonstick cooking spray

Directions

1. Wash hands with warm water and soap, scrubbing for at least 20 seconds.
2. Place fish between clean paper towels to allow any water to drain. Rewash hands after handling raw fish.
3. Create an assembly for coating the fish. First, in a small bowl, combine the garlic powder, paprika, chili powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt; set aside. Then, in a shallow pan or plate, whisk the egg; set aside.
   Rewash hands after handling the raw egg. Place panko crumbs into another shallow pan or plate; set aside.
4. Coat fish on both sides with olive oil and sprinkle both sides with the seasoning mixture. Dip fish into the egg and coat both sides.
   Then dredge the fillets through the panko coating both sides thoroughly. Allow the coated fillets to rest about 10 minutes before cooking. Rewash hands after handling the raw fish.
5. Preheat the air fryer to 390 degrees F while the fish rests. Coat the preheated air fryer basket or pan with cooking spray. Add the fish, taking care not to overfill the basket or pan (you may need to work in batches). Cook for 10 to 13 minutes or until it reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees F as measured on a meat thermometer.
6. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.Reheat leftovers in the air fryer for a few minutes to revive the crunchy coating.

No air fryer? No problem. Simply bake these in the oven at 400 degrees F for 12 to 15 minutes or until they reach an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fas measured on a meat thermometer.

Recipe makes 4 servings

Serving size: 4 ounces

Name: Dawn Gaye

Current Focus: I’m working on my health. I’m getting older and I want to be as healthy as I can be.

Career: I have done a little bit of everything. The jobs I have enjoyed the most involved working with children. I will soon return to work for Fayette County Public Schools in the cafeteria.

Why this Career?: I do not have children of my own. GOD has gifted me with a heart for children. I want to make the world better for them. I want the best for them. You must pour into children. That is what I hope to do while I am working in FCPS.

What do you want your church family to know about you?: When I was younger, Pleasant Green was the only church I knew. My parents and my mother’s parents went to Pleasant Green. I was baptized at the age of 5 by Pastor William A Jones Sr. I grew up active in church, and I am still active. Through generations, Pleasant Green is what my family has known and what I have known. For me, there’s no better place to be!

I want to give all the talents I have to the LORD. I want to use them in our church. I have been a member of our church camera crew. I have also helped the missionaries with family cooking. I really liked doing that because I enjoy cooking for others. I even have fish fry’s at my home because I just enjoy people. I love to socialize with people. I am just a people person. I enjoy helping people in the community and in our church.

Whatever I can do in the church – I will be there! I can help and I want to help. At one time, I was on the usher board with my dad. Growing up, I saw my family members working in the church. They were very active. As children, we started in the choir. The Gaye Family loves music! Marvin Gaye is the most famous singer in our family. Marvin’s dad and my great grandfather were brothers. I am not a soloist like Marvin.  But I can carry a tune. I’m a good backup! 

I like spreading my own talent for singing. I have been a member of the children’s choir, the youth choir, the young adult choir and the senior choir! At one time, I was President of the Senior Choir. I still sing in the choir. Choir is a creative way to praise.

I am a creative person. Besides expressing my creativity with song, I have also used it to beautify the church. That first came about by me asking Pastor T.H. Peoples Jr. if I could help decorate the church for Christmas. I created wreathes for the door. Then I started decorating the doors for many holidays – Black History Month, Easter and so on. I try to keep the doors pretty for all seasons. I am excited to use my creativity in this way. Beautiful doors get people’s attention while drawing them to this historic, grand place.

One of the most creative activities I have ever participated in at our church was in the making of the poinsettia tree – The Connie Williams Ponsettie Tree! There was so much love in that tradition.

Is there anything special your church can do for you? Consider bringing back the Connie Williams Poinsettia Tree. The tree base was made of wood -- by a Deacon, I believe. 250 poinsettias made up the tree. We ordered 25 more poinsettias. The poinsettias were given to members. The poinsettias were purchased from a blood center. From where the poinsettias were purchased to their distribution, the Connie Williams Poinsettia Tree was a Pleasant Green tradition that had a missionary touch.

What do you want your church family to know about GOD?: GOD is awesome! You have to know Him. YOU have to know Him--- for yourself! I am known to say, Let go and let GOD. As you get older, you realize there is nothing like GOD. When you realize that, when you know HIM for yourself, you’ll let go and let GOD!

Parents: the late Bro. & Sis. Clifton Jr. and Annette Gaye

Siblings: the late Rev Clifton “Pie” Gaye III, Sherry Rene Green, the late Jacqueline “Jackie” Howard, and Candace Snowden

Congratulation to Sister Devonia Love-Vaughn, who received her Doctoral Hood at Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, LA on October 12, 2025.

Sister Devonia is the daughter of the late Brother David Bell and Sister Lillian Bell.

Congratulations to Sister LaTonya Jackson who played a camera operator in the @hallmarkchannel #countdowntochristmas movie, Tidings for the Season

She shared…
“Dreams do come true! I had so much fun seeing this movie being made and playing a camera operator. Hallmark hit the mark with this one!”

Premiering on HallmarkChannel, streaming on Hallmark+. Starring….tameramowrytwo, @iambjbritt, Elijah-Justus Lewis

Sister LaTonya is the daughter of Brother Jarold and Sister Janice Jackson.

Recent Requests

• Brother Darius Hall, Jr. (14 year old Grandson of Sister Marion Hall) (Home)
  
  
• Brother Willis K. Bright, Jr. (Indianapolis, In)
  
  
• Brother Bruce from Tates Creek Golf Course Clubhouse
  
  
• Sister Gloria Coleman (Home)
  
  
• The Kierra Joseph Family
  
  
• Brother Bill & Sister Penny McCann (Austin, TX)
  
  
• Sister Charlet McLellan & Family
  
  
• Little Brother Braylen L. Moody (2 year old Grandson to Rev. Freddie Moody)
  
  
• Sister Sharon Scarber (Home)
  
  
• Brother Walter J. Speed, III (Home) (Son of Brother Walter J. Speed, Jr.)
  
  
• Sister Kendra Taylor (Home)
  
  
• Sister Carol Thomas (Home)
  

Ongoing Requests:

• Brother Levi Fishback (Harrodsburg Health & Rehabilitation Center, Harrodsburg, KY)
  
  
• Brother Joseph Grant (Hospital St. Louis, MO) (Father of Sister Jessica Grant)
  
  
• Sister Anna Jarber (Homestead Nursing Home)
  
  
• Sister Thelma Masterson (Homestead Nursing Home)
   
• Brother Glenn Allen (Home) (Relative of the Brooks Family)
  
  
• Sister Mary Ann Banksden (Florence, AL) (Sister of Brother Sammie Brooks)
  
  
• Sister Lillian Bell (Ruston, LA)
  
  
• Sister Ruby Branham (Prestonsburg, KY) (Mother of Sister Jackie Peoples)
  
  
• Sister Beverly Bowman (Home)
  
  
• Sister Bonita Brown (Home)
  
  
• Brother Byron Brown
  
  
• Sister Patricia Brown (Home)
  
  
• Sister Carrie Clay (Home) Upcoming surgery
  
  
• Sister Charmaine Collins (Home) (Daughter of Sister Debra Collins)
  
  
• Sister Debra Collins (Home)
  
  
• Brother Lonnie Cowan (Home)
  
  
• Crutcher, Jones, & Payne Family (especially Little Brother Vince Crutcher III and Sister Brittany Payne)
  
  
• Sister Laura Dunaway (Home)
  
  
• Sister Christa Dunn (Home)
  
  
• Brother Billy Edwards (Home)
  
  
• Sister Shirley Alcorn Edwards (Portsmouth, VA)
  
  
• Sister Jessica Embry
  
  
• Brother Marvin Emerson  (Home)
  
  
• Sister McKinley Emerson (Home)
  
  
• Brother Greg Forrest (Kevil, KY) (Nephew of Sisters Janice Jackson and Barbara Ridgeway)
  
  
• Sister Johnetta Frazier (Home)
  
  
• Sister Wanda Frazier (Home) (Sister of Brother Wayne Frazier)
  
  
• Sister Erica Gill (Daughter of the late Rev. O. D. Gill) (Home)
  
  
• Rev. Jerry Gumm (Home)
  (Friends of the late Dr. Charles Black's family)
  
  
• Sister Sheryl Haskins (Home)
  
  
• Sister Jeanette Higgins (Home)
  
  
• Sister Gwendolyn Holloman (Home) (Wife of Bishop J. B. Holloman)
  
  
• Sister Iris Horice (Paducah, KY) (Niece of Sisters Janice Jackson and Barbara Ridgeway)
  
  
• Brother Daron Houtman, Jr. (Wichita, KS) (Nephew of Sister Lisa Leath)
  
  
• Brother Branson Irvin (Indianapolis, IN) (Cousin of Sister Mary Thomas)
  
  
• Brother Julian Jackson (Home) (Father of Brother Jarold Jackson)
  
  
• Sister Kemona Johnson (Home)
  
  
• Sister Norma Johnson (Home)
  
  
• Sister Vera Johnson (Home) (Sister of Sister Marion Hall)
  
  
• Brother Vincino Johnson (Home)
  
  
• Brother Travis Jones (Home ) (Brother of Sisters Liz Brooks, Trina Morton, and Sobona Sweat)
  
  
• Sister Janet King (Classmate of Sister Norma Johnson)
  
  
• Brother Larry Leath (Home)
  
  
• Sister Lindsey Leath (Home)
  
  
• Sister Patricia Leavell (Home)
  
  
• Sister Karisma Lockhart (Los Angeles, CA) and her family (Niece of Rev. Freddie Moody)
  
  
• Sister Jackie Lindsay (Home) (Sister of Brother Wayne Frazier)
  
  
• Sister Danise Madison (Seattle, WA) (Sister of Sister Bonita Brown)
  
  
• Brother Latemus Marshall (Home) (Husband of Sister Valerie Marshall)
  
  
• Sister Dawn Gay Martin (Home)
  
  
• Brother Everett Martin (Home)
  
  
• Sister Genice Moody Mays (Los Angeles, CA) (Youngest sister of Rev. Freddie Moody)
  
  
• Sister Irene Sykes McKenzie (Home)
  
  
• Sister Elnora Miller (Home) (Mother of Sister Lisa Miller)
  
  
• Sister Lisa Miller (Home)
  
  
• Brother Daryl Moberly (Uncle of Sister Marva Eubank)
  
  
• Sister Tyailan Moberly (Home) (Cousin of Sister Marva Eubank)
  
  
• Brother Charles Moore, Sr. (Denton, TX) (Brother of Sister Shelia Williams)
  
  
• Sister Dorothy Offutt (Home)
  
  
• Sister Ashanti Owens (Granddaughter of Sister Mary Thomas)
  
  
• Sister Brittany Payne (Home)
  
  
• Brother Stevie Pepper (Columbus, OH) (Cousin of Sister Mary Thomas)(Home)
  
  
• Sister Darlene Pope (Home)
  
  
• Brother Steven Prater (Richmond Hill, GA)
  
  
• Sister Ruth Rawlings (Friend of Sister Kim Bond)
  
  
• Veronica Ridgeway (Louisville, KY) (Cousin of Sisters Janice Jackson and Barbara Ridgeway)
  
  
• Sister Annette Reid (Home)
  
  
• Brother Ashley Roach
  
  
• Sister Gayle Rush-Coleman (Home)
  
  
• Sister Tamika Sales (Home)
  
  
• Brother Donald Scarber (Home)
  
  
• Brother Drery Shelton (St. Joseph Hospital) (Friend of Sister Bonnie Shelton)
  
  
• Brother Doug Smith (Brother of Rev. Michael Smith) (Home, Louisville, KY)
  
  
• Sister Lynn Smith (Home)
  
  
• Sister Pennie Smith (Home)
  
  
• Sister Eleanor Smothers (Home)
  
  
• Sister Delores Spencer (Home)
  
  
• Sister Tonia Stewart (Home)
  
  
• Brother Adrian Tatman (Home)
  
  
• Sister Anna Tatman (Home)
  
  
• Sister Cheryl "Midge" Taylor (Home)
  
  
• Brother Pete Thompson (Home)
  
  
• Sister Anna Ison-Walker (Home)
  
  
• Brother Kevin Walker (San Francisco, CA) (First Cousin of Rev. Freddie Moody)
  
  
• Sister Martha Warner (Home) (Mother of Sister Catherine Frye)
  
  

• Sister Tassa Wigginton (Home)
  
  
• Brother Melvin Williams (Home)
  
  

• Brother Leon Wilson (Home) (Brother-in-Law of Sister Mary Thomas)
  
  
  
• Each person listed on our Sick List
  
  
• HPGMBC Full Time Pastor Search Committee Members, their families and their work
  
  
• Victims of the Wildfires
  
  
• Families of the Children affected in war torn countries around the world
  
  
• Children orphaned due to war and worldwide crises
  
  
• Families affected by gun violence in our community and abroad
  
  
• COVID-19 Victims around the world
  
  
• The People of Ukraine
  
  
• Healthcare workers, First responders, etc.
  
  
• The Entire Pleasant Green Church Family
  
  
• Our our Local and National Government Officials

Heavenly Father, thank You for watching over us. Thank you for Jesus. In His Name. Amen 

{Adapted from Our Daily Bread,  November 21, 2025}

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Please keep your contact information up to date. In case of emergencies, changes of service times, etc., every attempt will be made to contact church members as expeditiously as possible using text messages to cell phones, phone calls, and emails. You can update your contact information by calling the church at (859) 254-7387.

If you would like to volunteer in assisting with contacting members on the rare occasions when information needs to be communicated to the church membership quickly, please call the church and give your name and phone number.

Thank you in advance for your cooperation.