"And he spake unto the children of Israel, saying, When your children shall ask their fathers in time to come, saying, What [mean] these stones? Then ye shall let your children know, saying, Israel came over this Jordan on dry land." Joshua 4:21-22 KJV

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Remembering Sister Evelyn Jones who championed this recognition for many years

Psalm 46:1 promises us that the Lord is ever present in times of trouble, and as Christians, we know this truth to be one of the greatest comforts in our walks with Him. However, it can also become one of our greatest sources of joy when we realize that God is present in our moments of celebration too. As we continue our look at biblical celebrations we examine four Bible verses for times of celebration…

1. When Our Families Grow

Proverbs 17:6 says “Children's children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their fathers.”

Children are a gift from God, and our grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews are too. When little ones join our family by birth or adoption, we know that God formed them and knows each one of them personally (Psalms 139:13-16).

2. When Someone is Saved

Luke 15:10 reads…”Likewise, I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth.”

The well-known and beloved story of the prodigal son paints the picture of a father who forgives his son and ecstatically celebrates his return. In the same way, when we hear of someone giving their lives to Christ, we can join all of heaven in celebrating that they will never be separated from God's love again, whether in this life or the next (Romans 8:38-39).

3. When We Meet Together

Psalm 92: 1-2 states, “It is a good thing to give thanks unto the Lord, and to sing praises unto thy name, O most High: To shew forth thy loving kindness in the morning, and thy faithfulness every night.”

Psalms 92 encourages readers to rejoice and celebrate the Lord's goodness. We can use our own times of worship and teaching to celebrate our bonds with God.

4. When We Celebrate Holidays

2 Chronicles 30:21 teaches “And the children of Israel that were present at Jerusalem kept the feast of unleavened bread seven days with great gladness: and the Levites and the priests praised the Lord day by day, singing with loud instruments unto the Lord.”

As God formed the new nation of Israel, He also established feasts for them to hold each year (Leviticus 23:2). While each celebration had their own significance, all of them were designed to remind the people of the Lord and call on them to deepen their relationship with Him.

To God be the Glory that we’re blessed with so many reasons to celebrate our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and say thank you! As Psalm 100 instructs…let us always “Make a joyful noise unto the Lord all ye lands.”

Sister Cathy Black

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
  
  
• Join us In-Person for Wednesdays with the Word (formerly Saturday Bible Study)  at the church on Wednesday evenings at 7:00 pm.
  
  
• 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 Victorious" Joshua 6:2-3, 4B, 12-20B)
  
  Next Sunday's Lesson: "Listen to God's Judges" Judges 2:11-19)
  
  
• 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. 
  
  
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  Our address is:

Historic Pleasant Green Missionary Baptist Church

PO Box 11845
Lexington, KY 40578

Upcoming Events

Empowerment Tuesday,  October 10, 7:00 pm

Call: 253-215-8782;

Meeting ID: 685 433 0718

Wednesday with the Word, 

October 11, 7:00 pm

In-Person at the church

Missionary Society Meeting, Saturday, 

October 14, 12:00 pm

Call: 253-215-8782;

Meeting ID: 685 433 0718

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 Dr. Alyce S. Emerson.

Blessings to all.

Sister Linda Gates, President

Prayer Requests

• Sister Ella Beckham (Fountain Circle Rehabilitation, Winchester, KY) (Cousin of Sister Cleo Washington)
  
  
• Brother Levi Fishback (Harrodsburg Health & Rehabilitation Center, Harrodsburg, KY)
  
  
• Rev. Clifton Gay (VA Hospital in Houston, TX)
  
  
• Sister Kauai Greer (Rehabilitation Facility in Louisville, KY) (Niece of Sister Norma Johnson)
  
  
• Sister Anna Jaber (Homestead Rehabilitation Facility)
  
  
• 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 Eleanor Beatty (Home)
  
  
• Sister Lillian Bell (Ruston, LA)
  
  
• Sister Bonita Black-Rivera (Louisville, KY)
  

• Brother Richard Briscoe (Home)
  
  
• Brother Sammie Brooks (Home)
  
  
• Sister Bonita Brown (Home)
  
  
• Brother Byron Brown
  
  
• Sister Patricia Brown (Home)
  
  
• Sister Charmaine Collins (Daughter of Sister Debra Collins)
  
  
• Brother Lonnie Cowan (Home)
  
  
• Crutcher, Jones, & Payne Family (especially Little Brother Vince Crutcher III and Sister Brittany Payne)
  
  
• Sister Franceen Drake (Home)
  
  
• Sister Laura Dunaway (Home)
  
  
• Brother Marvin Emerson (Home)
  
  
• Brother Robert Emerson (Austin, TX)
  
  
• Sister Sheryl Haskins (Home)
  
  
• Sister Jeanette Higgins (Home)
  
  
• Brother Madison Horton (Home)
  
  
• Brother Julian Jackson (Home) (Father of Brother Jarold Jackson)
  
  
• Sister Mary E. Jackson (Paris, KY) (Sister of Brother William Jackson)
  
  
• Brother William Jackson (Home)
  
  
• 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)
  
  
• Sister Larry Leath (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)
  
  
• Sister Harriet Shears (Columbus, GA ) (Mother of Pastor Shears)
  
  
• Brother Doug Smith (Brother of Rev. Michael Smith) (Home, Louisville, KY)
  
  
• Sister Lynn Smith (Home)
  
  
• Brother Michael 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 Elizabeth Taylor (Home)
  
  
• Sister Karen Taylor (Home)
  
  
• Sister Kendra Taylor (Home)
  
  
• Brother Richard Taylor (Home)
  
  
• Sister Anna Ison-Walker (Home)
  
  
• Sister Tassa Wigginton (Home)
  
  
• Brother J'Marley Wilson (Home) (Cousin of Sister Lisa Leath)
  
  

• Brother Leon Wilson (Home) (Brother-in-Law of Sister Mary Thomas)
  
  
• Brother James Wright (Home)
  
  
• Each person listed on our Sick List
  
  
• 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 the gift of salvation and for those who pointed us to faith in You. Thank You for Jesus. In His Name. Amen

 {Adapted from Our Daily Bread, October 4, 2023}

To the HPGMBC Family:

Psalm 106:1 Praise the Lord! Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! His faithful love endures forever.

Thank you so much to my Pleasant Green Baptist church family and friends for showering me in love on my birthday. I am so appreciative of all your prayers and of all the birthday cards & treats, text messages, videos & songs, social media posts, phone calls, the generous gift card from the church, etc. Your birthday wishes make me feel so much gratitude. I thank God you’re such an important part of my life. I am forever grateful. I am very appreciative of each and every one of you.
To God Be The Glory!

Sis Juanita Black

Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him and He will direct your paths.

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Thank You

To: HPGMBC Parent Body Missionaries:

Thank you so much for the gift basket. I was so excited to get all of the goodies. What a wonderful surprise!

May God bless you all!

My health is improving. Please keep me in prayer.

Sister Ella Beckham

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Thank You

To the HPGMBC Family:

Thank You for my Birthday card and gift. May God Bless & Keep You!

Sister Mary Ann Williams

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.

COVID-19 Case Counts Increasing in Lexington

The new COVID-19 vaccine/booster has been approved and should be available at area pharmacies or medical providers soon. For anyone who has not yet been vaccinated, please don't wait - get your first COVID-19 vaccine by same-day appointment every Monday-Thursday in our Public Health Clinic at 650 Newtown Pike. Call 859.252.2371 for further details.

It is also important to wear a well-fitted mask/face covering in public areas. Learn more about masks at https://www.cdc.gov/coronaviru....

You can also help slow the spread of COVID-19 by:

• Avoiding close contact with people who are sick, especially those with COVID-19 symptoms (fever, cough, muscle/body aches, loss of taste/smell, nausea, etc.);
• Covering coughs and sneezes;
• Avoiding touching your eyes, nose and mouth;
• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.

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