"The LORD hath done great things for us; [whereof] we are glad." Psalm 126:3 KJV

It’s Homecoming/Rally Day at Historic Pleasant Green Missionary Baptist Church!

The call to worship was given by Interim Pastor, Rev. Dr. Samuel U. Peoples. “We came to praise the Lord this morning!”

Homecoming Rally Day Mistress of Ceremony, Sister Elizabeth Taylor, gave a hearty welcome and shared her love of Jesus with all who were in attendance! “The doors are open! You are so welcomed and loved!”

Sister Lisa Young-Molinari and the Mass Choir sang an encouraging rendition of the worship song, “Smile.”

Sister Mildred White shared the morning scripture reading from Psalm 126:1-3 followed by Brother William Bland who went to the throne of grace, offering our spirit filled morning prayer, reflecting on true thanksgiving and praise. “Just a little talk with Jesus will make everything all right!”

Sister Kierra Joseph shared the church theme and offered warm words of welcome to all visitors and friends.

Sister Bilan White led the mass choir in a soul stirring rendition of the gospel classic, “Jesus Will Work It Out.”

Sisters Kellye and McKinley Emerson shared a poignant reflection of “What Homecoming Means To Us.” “Homecoming is a spiritual celebration of belonging, grace and renewal. God's house is always open. Church isn’t just where I go, it’s who I am. It's my spiritual family. Home signifies a place of belonging, safety, comfort and where you find peace. There’s no place like home!”

Sister June Bradford presented our Homecoming/Rally Day preacher, Interim Pastor Rev. Dr. Samuel U. Peoples.

Sister Emerson Jackson led the children in singing “Hang On!” (Whatcha Gonna Do When Your Back’s Against The Wall). They also sang “Troop’s Prayer” (Hear Our Prayer, Don’t Let Us Fall Away From You).

Rev. Dr. Samuel U. Peoples shared a special Homecoming/Rally Day word from Psalms 126:1-3 entitled “Great Things For Us!” He shared how this Psalm speaks of the joy and restoration experienced by the people of Israel when they returned from exile in Babylon.

Rev. Peoples proclaimed how God is, “a do it again God.” He reminded us that “When I look to the hills, it’s where I get my hope.” He shared how captivity will bring correction.
“Much prayer, much power. When was the last time you called on the Lord and didn’t ask for anything? Is there anyone who will thank God for what He’s already done? Enter into His gates with thanksgiving. I know you think you’re in charge but God’s been too good to me to not give Him credit.”

He shared how “your captivity and your deliverance is your testimony that you didn’t do it. Your deliverance was not because of you but because of God! You should shout that my captivity didn’t kill me! The Lord looked beyond your faults and saw all your needs!”

“God’s movement is infectious. God’s got His hands on you! The faith remained. God has blessed Pleasant Green for hundreds of years!”

Rev Peoples closed with powerful words of wisdom. “You’ve got a reason to praise the Lord!” Don’t give up on Him! Through it all, I’ve learned to trust in Jesus.””He’s my HIGHTOWER, buckler and shield. He’s my LILY in my valley, He’s my ROSE OF SHARON, He’s my BRIDGE over troubled water, He’s my ROCK in a weary land. He’s my SHELTER in a stormy blast, He’s my BREAD when I’m hungry, He’s my WATER when I’m Thirsty, when I’m sad He makes me GLAD! He’s My FRIEND!

The invitation was extended and the choir and congregation sang, “I Don’t Feel Noways Tired” (I Don’t Believe He Brought Me This Far To Leave Me!”)

Rev Peoples comforted Sisters Kierra Joseph and Jenny Cotton who asked the church for prayer. He prayed for the entire church congregation humbly asking for God’s protection and blessings in Jesus name!

The offertory appeal and prayer was given by Brother Kered Anderson. The suggested taxation is $60. “We pray you give what you can. Love one another and love God.” 

To God Be The Glory for our 2025 Homecoming/Rally Day! We are truly blessed this day by the Goodness of God!

Sister Cathy A. Black

We’re instructed through inspiring bible verses to protect and defend children in every way we can. Matthew 18:10 says, “See that you do not despise one of these little ones. For I tell you that in heaven their angels always see the face of my Father who is in heaven.”

This morning we meet David, a boy who grew to become known as “a man after Gods own heart!”

Some time before King Saul died, God had sent Samuel to the family of Jesse to choose a new king. To Samuel’s surprise it was David, Jesse’s youngest son, who was to be God’s chosen king. His seven elder brothers were amazed, but God saw that David loved him.

David is believed to have been twelve to sixteen years of age when he was anointed as the king of Israel. Being so young, he was an unlikely choice for king, humanly speaking. Samuel thought David’s oldest brother Eliab, was the anointed one. But God told Samuel in 1 Samuel 16:7, "But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.”

David, “the shepherd boy” went on to become a great fighter, defeating the Philistine giant Goliath.

1 Samuel 17:48-50 says, As the Philistine moved closer to attack him, David ran quickly toward the battle line to meet him. Reaching into his bag and taking out a stone, he slung it and struck the Philistine on the forehead. The stone sank into his forehead, and he fell facedown on the ground. So David triumphed over the Philistine with a sling and a stone; without a sword in his hand he struck down the Philistine and killed him.

Just another day in the life of a boy who killed bears and lions in his spare time as is referenced in 1 Samuel 17: 34-35 which reads… “But David said to Saul, “Your servant has been keeping his father’s sheep. When a lion or a bear came and carried off a sheep from the flock, I went after it, struck it and rescued the sheep from its mouth. When it turned on me, I seized it by its hair, struck it and killed it.”

To God Be The Glory for David! An incredible youth who fearlessly jumped into action! By the grace of God, during a volatile time when the whole Israelite army was too afraid to attack the Philistines, this young boy bravely went into battle, and brought Goliath down with a single sling-shot.

Sister Cathy Black

WEEKLY ACTIVITIES

• Join our Virtual Prayer Service by phone on Tuesday evenings from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm Bible Study from 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
  
  Call: 253-215-8782 or 301-715-8592;
  Additional Phone Numbers:
  564-217-2000; 646-558-8656;
  646-931-3860
  Meeting ID: 685 433 0718
  
  
• Radio broadcasts Saturdays 9:00 am and 3:00 pm as well as Sundays at 7:30 am on WJMM FM 99.1
  
• International Sunday School Lesson
  This Sunday's Lesson:
    
  "Discernment To Remain Steadfast In Faith" Jude 1:3 - 4, 8, 10, 12-13, 16-23
  
  Lesson Nugget:
  In today's lesson, from the Book of Jude, we are warned to be aware of false teachings within the church. These teachings deny the very existence, the sovereign power, and the position of Jesus Christ as being the Son of God. We are commanded to be steadfast in our faith in Jesus Christ, the only source of salvation and path to eternal life!

      Are we as Christians on guard against the false        teachings about Jesus Christ in our world today?

• Next Sunday's Lesson: "Eternal Life In The Alpha And Omega" Revelation 22:12-21

• In - Person Worship Service on Sundays at 10:30 am  and  Streaming on the Church Facebook Page and YouTube. It can also be viewed on demand on the church
  historicpg.org website by selecting "Watch Us Live." 
  
  
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Historic Pleasant Green Missionary Baptist Church

PO Box 11845
Lexington, KY 40578

Upcoming Events

Virtual Prayer Service 

Tuesday, August 19, 7:00 PM

Call: 253-215-8782;

Meeting ID: 685 433 0718

Choir Practice

Thursday, August 21, 6:30 pm

NO Virtual Bible Study, 

Saturday, August 23, 10 AM

WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENT

On Saturday, August 23, 2025, members of the Historic Pleasant Green Missionary Baptist Church family are welcome to atend the celebration of the 

marriage ceremony of 

Rev. Samuel Peoples & Sis. Jacqueline Branham.

Church doors will open at 3:15 p.m. with the ceremony starting at 4:00 p.m.

As we continue our study of Timothy from "Great Characters of the Bible," the Youth are learning, like Timothy, the importance of building a strong faith in Christ and learning and understanding scripture at a young age. With his commitment to spreading the gospel, Timothy was able to bring so many to Christ. With 11 Youth in attendance this past Wednesday, including one of our newest members, Bro. Roman White, and a "friend" of one of our Youth, we will continue to follow Timothy's example of talking about the goodness of God's Word and encourage other Youth to join us! As we complete our study of Timothy within the next couple of weeks, we will move on to our next character, Paul, Timothy's mentor.

The Youth Ministry meets every 2nd Wednesday In-Person and every 4th Wednesday via Zoom (Meeting ID: 867 3355 4109) at 7:00 pm. Also please check your GroupMe for our weekly updates and reminders!

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.

Blessings to all.

Sister Linda Gates, President

Zucchini Bread 

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 cup vegetable oil

1/2 cup brown sugar

1/2 cup granulated sugar

2 large eggs

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt

2 cups shredded zucchini (moisture squeezed out)

1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Directions

Combine wet ingredients first and gradually add in dry ingredients slowly. 

Fold in nuts last. 

And dust with flour so they don’t sink to bottom of loaf pans.

Pour into various size loaf pans that have been sprayed well. 

Can make. 2-3 medium size pans.

The roofing contractor workers began replacing the shingles and repairing the Sunday School assembly area roof and the old Pastor's Study roof last week. The work is scheduled to be completed this week.

Recent Requests

• Sister Ruby Branham (Prestonsburg, KY) (Mother of Sister Jackie Peoples)
  
  
• Sister Patricia Callaway(Home)
  
  
• Sister Charmaine Collins (Home) (Daughter of Sister Debra Collins)
  
  
• Sister Debra Collins (Home)
  
  
• Sister Jessica Embry
  
  
• Sister McKinley Emerson 
  
  
• Sister Johnetta Frazier (Home)
  
  
• Sister Mary Givens (Home)
  
  
• Rev. Jerry Gumm (Home) 
  (Friends of the late Dr. Charles Black's family)
  
  
• Sister Gwendolyn Holloman (Home) (Wife of Bishop J. B. Holloman)
  
  
• Sister Norma Johnson (Home)
  
  
• Sister Thelma Masterson (Homestead Nursing Home)
  
  
• Sister Genice Moody Mays (Los Angeles, CA) (Youngest sister of Rev. Freddie Moody)
  
  
• Sister Brittany Payne (Home)
  
  
• Sister Kendra Taylor (Home)
  
  

Ongoing Requests:

• Brother Levi Fishback (Harrodsburg Health & Rehabilitation Center, Harrodsburg, KY)
  
  
• Brother Joseph Grant (Hospital St. Louis, MO) (Father of Sister Jessica Grant)
  
  
• Brother Daron Houtman, Jr. (Wichita, KS) (Nephew of Sister Lisa Leath)
  
  
• Sister Iris Horice (Paducah, KY) (Niece of Sisters Janice Jackson and Barbara Ridgeway)
  
  
• Sister Anna Jaber (Homestead Nursing Home)
  
  
• Brother Drery Shelton (St. Joseph Hospital) (Friend of Sister Bonnie Shelton)
  
  
• 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 Beverly Bowman (Home)
  
  
• Sister Bonita Brown (Home)
  
  
• Brother Byron Brown
  
  
• Sister Patricia Brown (Home)
  
  
• Sister Carrie Clay (Home) Upcoming surgery
  
  
• Brother Lonnie Cowan (Home)
  
  
• Crutcher, Jones, & Payne Family (especially Little Brother Vince Crutcher III and Sister Brittany Payne)
  
  
• Sister Laura Dunaway (Home)
  
  
• Brother Billy Edwards (Home)
  
  
• Sister Shirley Alcorn Edwards (Portsmouth, VA)
  
  
• Brother Marvin Emerson  (Home)
  
  
• Brother Greg Forrest (Kevil, KY) (Nephew of Sisters Janice Jackson and Barbara Ridgeway)
  
  
• Sister Wanda Frazier (Home) (Sister of Brother Wayne Frazier)
  
  
• Sister Sheryl Haskins (Home)
  
  
• Sister Jeanette Higgins (Home)
  
  
• Brother Branson Irvin (Indianapolis, IN) (Cousin of Sister Mary Thomas)
  
  
• Brother Julian Jackson (Home) (Father of Brother Jarold Jackson)
  
  
• Sister Mary E. Jackson (Paris, KY) (Sister of Brother William Jackson)
  
  
• Sister Kemona 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 Juanita Marie Lewis, Jr. (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)
  
  
• Sister Dawn Gay Martin (Home)
  
  
• Brother Everett Martin (Home)
  
  
• 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 Eubanks)
  
  
• Sister Tyailan Moberly (Home) (Cousin of Sister Marva Eubanks)
  
  
• Brother Charles Moore, Sr. (Denton, TX) (Brother of Sister Shelia Williams)
  
  
• Sister Dorothy Offutt (Home)
  
  
• Sister Ashanti Owens (Granddaughter of Sister Mary Thomas)
  
  
• Brother Stevie Pepper (Columbus, OH) (Cousin of Sister Mary Thomas)(Home)
  
  
• Sister Darlene Pope (Home)
  
  
• Brother James Prather (Home) (Brother of Sisters Tassa Wigginton and Eleanor Smothers)
  
  
• Brother Steven Prater (Richmond Hill, GA)
  
  
• Brother Edward & Sister Ruth Rawlings (Friends 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)
  
  
• Sister Sharon Scarber (Home)
  
  
• Sister Shirley Sharp (Maysville, KY) (Cousin of Sister Mary Thomas)
  
  
• 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)
  
  
• Sister Carol Thomas (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 that Your property -- Your character -- is always to have mercy. Thank you for Jesus. In His Name. Amen

 {Adapted from Our Daily Bread,  August 15, 2025}

Name: Vanessa Thompson

Current Focus: I am focused on loving people. I don’t care their color – black, white, purple. I just want
to treat people right. I especially want our elders to be treated right.

Career: I am a Deputy Clerk at the Fayette County Courthouse. A Deputy Clerk is an administrative
position supporting the Judge – from being the runner to getting papers signed. I have been doing this for 10 years. I am looking to retire in the near future.

Retirement will let me spend more time with my mother, Sis. Sarah Jones. We are very close. I want to be more available. From going with her to the doctors to taking her to get a haircut and her nails done, I want to be there. Moms need their girls!
When I retire, I will also visit older people that I haven’t seen for some time. Spending time with our
seniors is important. I love doing it. I make them laugh. It’s good to laugh.

What do you want your church family to know about you?: I want my church family to know that I am a down-to-earth person with a passion for helping elderly people. You’ve heard people say that some children are old souls. That was me! As a child, I was an old soul in a young body. That may be why I have always liked being around older people. I cater to them. I am who they can call to go to store, pick up the groceries or take them to get a mani-pedi.

Our seniors need company to do things with them – from the basics to the extra’s. And they want to do
these things with people they trust. There are some elderly people who trust me so I want to be there
for them a little more. I hope we’ll all be there a little more for the elderly who trust us.

Help sometimes is about showing up and I do that! I don’t have kids, so I take on other people’s
children. I watch them when their parents can’t. Some of the young people in my life have had
“vacations.” We all know someone who had a little vacation aka time in jail. Maybe they need that
“vacation” to get some things straight. When that happens, I don’t give up on them. I pray for them and keep on pushing them.

Helping others is good and it’s good to take care of me too. I do. Two of my favs are walking and
listening to music. Nothing like a long walk and some old school - Luther, Marvin, Tina!

I also like to travel. I might get my traveling style from my grandfather, the late William Little. He used to drive our church bus with the late Sis. Virginia Sales. I moved my letter to HPGMBC to worship with him and my grandmother, the late Lucille Little. Like my granddaddy, I’ll jump in the car and get on the road!

My last trip was to Pigeon Forge. Pigeon Forge was a good time. But my best times are the “everyday times” with my husband. I have been married for 3 years. 3 years – and still feel like a new, newlywed. Blessed!

Is there anything special your church can do for you? There are 2 things the church can do for me. The first is to just ask. Recruit. I have been an usher for 15 years now because my cousin, Norma, asked me.

The late Castella Washington also put me to work on the Hospitality Team. The second is a repeat of the youth visiting the seniors. That meant so much to my mom and me when they did that over the
holidays! Really nice! Adults need to see the kids growing up.

What do you want your church family to know about GOD?: Let GOD do HIS work in us. People get off the band wagon of Christian love and sometimes we all need to be touched. GOD will do it. GOD will pull us back. Sometimes we do things that unintentionally hurt others. We are not perfect. GOD doesn’t expect us to be! We do the best that we can. All we can do is try to stay on the right path. When we get off, GOD will let us know. HE will forgive us of our sins which includes being mean to each other. HE forgives. So can we.

Newlyweds

Mr. & Mrs. Hosea L. Williams

The Grandson of Gloria A. Tompkins and a life long member of Historic Pleasant Green Missionary Baptist Church, Hosea L. Williams took Felisa Frye as his wife on July 19, 2025. As Proverbs 18:22 teaches us, because Hosea found a wife, he "found a good thing, and obtaineth favour of the Lord... "

May your relationship grow deeper and stronger in your walk with God. Please continue to pray for Mr. & Mrs. Hosea L. Williams.

Meet the Fresh Princes of HPGMBC &

Scholars of Carter G. Woodson Academy 2025

Elijah Jackson, Roman White, and Donavan Offutt, who shined brightly at the Carter G. Woodson Academy Convocation Ceremony

Keep Your Contact Information Updated

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.

Hope For Mental Health

Mental illness brings shame and we think Jesus is ashamed of us too, He is NOT!

Our minds love to remind us of the past. We find ourselves looking back and focusing on our mistakes. As Christians, we are challenged to look to what Christ has already done. When we see our scars, we need not be cast down because Christ has taken upon Himself the hurt, shame, pain, guilt, and sin. The power of the enemy holds no power over us because of the Precious Blood of the Lamb. We are redeemed by His overcoming power. Choose to see His scars that brings us life.

Author Katie Derango

Revised and Adapted by
Sarah Shelton Speed

If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health issues, please seek professional guidance.

FLU

Flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses that infect the nose, throat, and sometimes the lungs. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death.

Flu shots are available at local pharmacies. Consult your physician regarding a flu vaccination.

RSV

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common, contagious virus that usually causes mild symptoms. In older adults and adults with certain underlying conditions, RSV can cause severe infections.

RSV shots are available at local pharmacies. Consult your physician regarding a RSV vaccination.

COVID-19

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus.

Most people infected with the virus will experience mild to moderate respiratory illness and recover without requiring special treatment. However, some will become seriously ill and require medical attention. Older people and those with underlying medical conditions like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, chronic respiratory disease, or cancer are more likely to develop serious illness. Anyone can get sick with COVID-19 and become seriously ill or die at any age.

The best way to prevent and slow down transmission is to be well informed about the disease and how the virus spreads. Protect yourself and others from infection by staying at least 1 metre apart from others, wearing a properly fitted mask, and washing your hands or using an alcohol-based rub frequently. Get vaccinated when it’s your turn and follow local guidance.

The virus can spread from an infected person’s mouth or nose in small liquid particles when they cough, sneeze, speak, sing or breathe. These particles range from larger respiratory droplets to smaller aerosols. It is important to practice respiratory etiquette, for example by coughing into a flexed elbow, and to stay home and self-isolate until you recover if you feel unwell.

Both COVID vaccines and Booster COVID vaccines are available at local pharmacies. Consult your physician regarding COVID vaccinations.

General Health Information

General Health information can be obtained from the Health Department. Contact information is below:

LEXINGTON-FAYETTE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
650 Newtown Pike
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 252-2371.