"Let thy mercy, O LORD, be upon us, according as we hope in thee." 

Psalm 33:22 KJV

Today we’re shining the spotlight on some outstanding African American children and youth, and their unbelievable accomplishments.

You have probably heard about Rosa Parks, but have you heard about Claudette Colvin? Claudette was actually the first black female to not give up her seat for a white person, doing so a few months prior to Rosa Parks’ more famous refusal. She was arrested and taken to jail, even though she was a minor. She was afraid of the backlash of her actions, but stood by her choice, a true activist at 15 years old.

You may know Mari Copeny as Little Miss Flint, the little girl who wrote a letter to President Obama that moved him to visit Flint, Michigan. She has been a large voice in the efforts to bring attention to the water crisis in Flint, both with her activism online, and the fundraisers and drives she has run in-person.

In 2014, Mo’ne Davis let the world know that Little League wasn’t just for little boys. She was the first African American girl to play in the Little League World Series, and was the first girl to earn a win and pitch a shutout in all of Little League World Series history. Mo’ne was also one of the only two girls to play in the 2014 Little League World Series, and the first Little League baseball player to ever appear on the cover of Sports Illustrated.

Marley Dias was tired of reading stories that only ever featured “little white boys and dogs,” so she decided to do something about it. She collected over 7000 books in which the main characters are black girls, like herself. She then created a donation drive, with the hashtag #1000BlackGirlBooks, to help other little black girls find representation in the stories they were reading.

Egypt Ufele was bullied for her size. She decided to turn pain into passion, and began creating her own clothes. She later created a clothing line for all sizes, called Chubiiline. Her clothing line debuted at New York’s Fashion Week, when she was only 10 years old.

Nyeeam Hudson, also known as his social media alias, King Nahh, was another victim of bullying at 10 years old. Instead of allowing the words of his bully to hurt him, he decided to take this as an opportunity to educate others on valuing your mind over material items. Nyeeam is now a motivational speaker, with over 257K followers on Instagram. He also travels around the world, giving speeches to other children, sparking kindness and a love for education everywhere he goes.

God bless these young people and their selfless, innovative contributions to society!

WEEKLY ACTIVITIES

• Join our Empowerment Tuesdays (Virtual Prayer Service) by phone on Tuesday evenings from 7:00 pm to 7:30 pm Bible Study.
  
  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: "God Is Not Fooled" Amos 5:14-15, 18-27
  
  Next Sunday's Lesson: "Edom's Condemnation" Obadiah 1-4, 10-11, 15, 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 under the Services Tab.
  
  
• Thank you for giving Tithes and Offerings given In-Person, by mail or with the Givelify App. 
  
  
• Give with CashApp: $1790pgchurch
  
  Our address is:

Historic Pleasant Green Missionary Baptist Church

PO Box 11845
Lexington, KY 40578

Upcoming Events

Empowerment Tuesday, February 6, 7:00 pm

Call: 253-215-8782;

Meeting ID: 685 433 0718

Missionary Ministry Zoom Meeting, Saturday, February 10, 12:00 Noon

Call: 253-215-8782;

Meeting ID: 685 433 0718

40 Year Christian Group Zoom Meeting, Saturday, February 17, 12:00 Noon

Call: 253-215-8782;

Meeting ID: 685 433 0718

2023 Church Contribution Statements

Church Contribution Statements may be requested by email at Members_Offering@hpgmbc.com or by calling Brother Sammie Brooks (859) 608-8965.

Children’s Sunday Worship and 

Bible Study

Children’s Sunday Worship and Bible Study for ages 5 to 12 years old starts each Sunday at 10:45 am in the Joanna Childress Room. Parents please register your child to attend.

Welcome to the 40 Year Christians' Cooking Corner! 

Here we will feature recipes from the 40 Year Christian Group. This week's recipe comes from Sister Linda Gates.

Blessings to all.

Sister Linda Gates, President

Prayer Requests

• Family of Brother Clarence Brown, who passed. (Brother of Sisters Bonnie Brown, Donna Lansden and Linda Brown; Brother Michael Brown) Arrangements: Monday, February 5, Visitation 10:00 am, Hawkins Funeral Home, 425 Race Street; Service: 1:00 pm, Graveside, Lexington Cemetery.
  
  
• Family of Sister Aries Hamilton (South Carolina), who passed. (Niece of Sister Lisa Leath)
  
  
• Family of Brother Quan'tae Johnson, who passed.  (Brother of Sister Aiya Leath, granddaughter of Sister Lisa Leath)
   
• Family of Rev. Harry E. Sykes (Campbellsville, KY), who passed.  (Brother of Sister Paula Brown; Brothers Melvin, Kermit, and Kevin Sykes) Arrangements: Saturday, February 24, Visitation: 11:00 am; Service: 12:00 noon, Asbury Church, 9600 New Columbia Road Campbellsville, KY
  
  
• Sister Eleanor Beatty (Bluegrass Care & Rehabilitation)
  
  
• Sister Ella Beckham (The Lantern, Lexigton, KY) (Cousin of Sister Cleo Washington)
  
  
• Brother Levi Fishback (Harrodsburg Health & Rehabilitation Center, Harrodsburg, KY)
  
  
• Sister Kauai Greer (Rehabilitation Facility in Louisville, KY) (Niece of Sister Norma Johnson)
  
  
• Brother J. B. Holloman, our guitar player (UK Healthcare)
  
  
• Sister Anna Jaber (Homestead Rehabilitation Facility)
  
  
• Sister Harriet Shears (Northside Hospital, Columbus, GA ) (Mother of Pastor Shears)
  
  
• Brother Drery Shelton (St. Joseph Hospital) (Friend of Sister Bonnie Shelton)
  
  
• Brother Glenn Allen (Home) (Relative of the Brooks Family)
  
  
• Sister Daphne Alexander (Columbus, GA) (Sister of Pastor Calvin Shears)
  
  
• Sister Mary Ann Banksden (Florence, AL) (Sister of Brother Sammie Brooks)
  
  
• Sister Lillian Bell (Ruston, LA)
  
  
• Sister Bonita Black-Rivera (Louisville, KY)
  

• Brother Richard Briscoe (Home)
  
  
• Sister Bonita Brown (Home)
  
  
• Brother Byron Brown
  
  
• Sister Patricia Brown (Home)
  
  
• Sister Charmaine Collins (Daughter of Sister Debra Collins)
  
  
• Sister Debra Collins (Home)
  
  
• Brother Lonnie Cowan (Home)
  
  
• Sister Anita Crawford (Home)
  
  
• Crutcher, Jones, & Payne Family (especially Little Brother Vince Crutcher III and Sister Brittany Payne)
  
  
• Sister Franceen Drake (Home)
  
  
• Sister Laura Dunaway (Home)
  
  
• Sister Cheryl Dabney Duncan (Houston, TX)
  
  
• Sister Alyce Emerson (Home)
  
  
• Brother Marvin Emerson (Home)
  
  
• Rev. Clifton Gay (Home)
  
  
• Sister Sheryl Haskins (Home)
  
  
• Sister Jeanette Higgins (Home)
  
  
• Brother Julian Jackson (Home) (Father of Brother Jarold Jackson)
  
  
• Sister Mary E. Jackson (Paris, KY) (Sister of Brother William Jackson)
  
  
• Sister Norma Johnson (Home)
  
  
• Sister Vera Johnson (Home) (Sister of Sister Marion Hall)
  
  
• Brother Vincino Johnson
  
  
• Brother Travis Jones (Home ) (Brother of Sisters Liz Brooks, Trina Morton, and Sobona Sweat)
  
  
• Sister Vicki Laine (Home)
  
  
• Sister Janet King (Classmate of Sister Norma Johnson)
  
  
• Brother Larry Leath (Home)
  
  
• Sister Lindsey Leath (Home)
  
  
• Sister Patricia Leavell (Home)
  
  
• Sister Dawn Gay Martin (Home)
  
  
• Brother Everett Martin (Home)
  
  
• Sister Thelma Masterson (Home)
  
  
• Sister Rita Maxberry (Home) (Sister-in-Law of Sister Dorothy Haskins)
  
  
• Sister Irene Sykes McKenzie (Home)
  
  
• Sister Elnora Miller (Home) (Mother of Sister Lisa Miller)
  
  
• Sister Lisa Miller (Home)
  
  
• Sister Dorothy Offutt (Home)
  
  
• Sister Joann Perry (Home) (Aunt of Brother Derrick Winn)
  
  
• Sister Annette Reid (Home)
  
  
• Brother Ashley Roach
  
  
• Sister Gayle Rush-Coleman (Home)
  
  
• Sister Tamika Sales (Home)
  
  
• Pastor Calvin P. Shears (Home)
  
  
• 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)
  
  
• Brother Adrian Tatman (Home)
  
  

• Sister Anna Tatman (Home)
  
  
• Sister Cheryl "Midge" Taylor (Home)
  
  
• Sister Kendra Taylor (Home)
  
  
• Sister Anna Ison-Walker (Home)
  
  
• Sister Martha Warner (Home) (Mother of Sister Catherine Frye)
  
  
• Sister Tassa Wigginton (Home)
  
  

• Brother Leon Wilson (Home) (Brother-in-Law of Sister Mary Thomas)
  
  
• Each person listed on our Sick List
  
  
• Families affected in war torn countries around the world
  
  
• Families affected by gun violence in our community and abroad
  
  
• COVID-19 Victims around the world
  
  
• The People of Ukraine
  
  
• Healthcare workers, First respondents, etc.
  
  
• Grandparents around the world, especially those raising their grandchildren.
  
  
• The Entire Pleasant Green Church Family
  
  
• Our our Local and National Government Officials

Heavenly Father, thank You for always giving us reasons for gratitude and hope.  Thank You for Jesus. In His Name. Amen

 {Adapted from Our Daily Bread, February 4, 2024}

Dr. Michelle Carter joined the leadership team at Campbellsville University as Associate Vice President for Community and Student Success. Dr. Carter's previous professional career assignments included work in counseling services and higher education administration. She most recently served as an Interim Associate Vice President and Dean of Students at Kentucky State University. Other roles at Kentucky State University included the Director of the Counseling Center, Mental Health Counselor, and Director of Fraternity and Sorority Life.

She is the daughter of Sister Dorothy Carter.

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 expeditious 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.

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.