"We love him, because he first loved us." 

1 John 4:19 KJV

Jesus, Jesus, Jesus! There is something about that name! As we continue to learn more about Jesus, here are biblical scriptures highlighting ways his precious name lovingly blesses our lives…

Beloved Son

Luke 9:35 reads…

“And there came a voice out of the cloud, saying, This is my beloved Son: hear him.”

Holy One of Israel

Isaiah 5:19 says…

“Let the counsel of the Holy One of Israel draw nigh and come, that we may know it!”

King of Kings

1 Timothy 6:15 explains…

“Which in his times he shall shew, who is the blessed and only Potentate, the King of kings, and Lord of lords;”

Alpha and Omega

Revelation 1:8 states…

“I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the ending, saith the Lord, which is, and which was, and which is to come, the Almighty.”

Master

Matthew 23:8 advises…

“But be not ye called Rabbi: for one is your Master, even Christ; and all ye are brethren.”

King of the Jews

John 19:2–3 explains…

“And the soldiers platted a crown of thorns, and put it on his head, and they put on him a purple robe, and said, Hail, King of the Jews! and they smote him with their hands.”

High Priest

Hebrews 3:1 guides us to…

“Wherefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our profession, Christ Jesus;”

To God Be The Glory for Jesus Christ! Fully man. Fully God. God in human flesh. Jesus said, “I and my Father are one.” John 3:16 says He was God’s son and 1 Timothy 3:16 shows He was God Himself! Truly a blessing to each and every one of us!

Sister Cathy Black

WEEKLY ACTIVITIES

• Join our 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: "Godly Partnership Brings Victory" Judges 4:1-10

• Next Sunday's Lesson: "A Covenant of Compassion"  Ruth 1:6-11, 14-18
  
  

• 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

Daily Bible Readings

DAY 43

Numbers 5-7

Psalm 22:6-10

DAY 44

Numbers 8-10

Psalm 22:11-18

DAY 45

Numbers 11-13

Psalm 22:19-24

DAY 46

Numbers 14-15

Psalm 22:25-31

DAY 47

Numbers 16-17

Psalm 23

DAY 48

Numbers 18-20

Psalm 24:1-4

DAY 49

Numbers 21-22

Psalm 24:5-10

Upcoming Events

Virtual Prayer Service, Tuesday, October 8, 7:00 pm

Call: 253-215-8782;

Meeting ID: 685 433 0718

Saturday Bible Study, Saturday, 

October 12, 10:00 am

Call: 253-215-8782;

Meeting ID: 685 433 0718

Parent Body Missionary Meeting, 

Saturday, October 12, 12:00 pm

Call: 253-215-8782;

Meeting ID: 685 433 0718

Thank you for your trust in us and giving us the opportunity to look for our interim pastor. We want you to know your voice matters in every step of this process whether in person or virtually. In light of that, we have created askpleas@outlook.com which is an email to submit all content regarding the interim pastor search. This includes suggestions, questions and any other concerns regarding this process. Every submission will remain confidential and only members of the committee will have access. Any physical submissions can be put in the ballot boxes located on either side of the pulpit and these boxes will remain locked. If you need help with anything please reach out any of the committee members. Again the email is askpleas@outlook.com and thank you for your continuous prayers and support.

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 Alyce Emerson via Dee(Cutco).

Blessings to all.

Sister Linda Gates, President

Sheet Pan Roasted Brussels Sprouts

       and Cauliflower With Chicken

Ingredients

• 16-ounces Brussels sprouts
• 1 head cauliflower
• 1 head garlic, cloves separated and peeled
• 1-2 teaspoons fine sea salt
• 1-2 teaspoons freshly ground pepper
• 2-3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
• 6 chicken skin-off thighs
• Fresh herb sprigs for garnish (parsley, thyme, rosemary)
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (or more, if desired)
• Balsamic vinegar or hot honey to finish after roasting, optional

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 425 F.
2. Rinse and trim Brussels sprouts. Rinse and cut cauliflower into same-size pieces as Brussels sprouts. Place veggies and garlic in large bowl. Toss with about 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt and pepper. You will use less oil by tossing them in the bowl as opposed to drizzling in the baking sheet.
3. Line baking sheet with parchment paper. Place cut vegetables and garlic on baking sheet in single layer. Note: You might need more than 1 baking sheet. With everything in 1 layer, it allows the veggies to brown instead of steam.
4. Toss chicken thighs in bowl with about 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt and pepper. Place in between veggies on baking sheet.
5. Roast to desired doneness, approximately 40-45 minutes.
6. Serve with fresh herb sprigs, cherry tomatoes and add a drizzle of balsamic vinegar or hot honey, if desired.

Recent Requests

• Family of Lee Atkins, who passed (Brother of James Atkins and Cousin of Sister Norma Johnson) Service was Saturday, October 5
  
  
• Family of Annette Johnson (Owensboro, KY) who passed. (Sister of Sister Dorothy Offutt) Arrangements: Saturday, October 12, Visitation: 9 am; Service 1 pm, Haley McGinnis Funeral Home & Crematory, 519 Locust St, Owenboro, KY 42301
  
  
• Family of Sister Franceen Drake, who passed. (Wife of Brother John Drake) Service was Saturday, October 5.
  
  
• Family of Brother Louis Jones, who passed. (Son of Rev. LaMont Jones) Arrangements: Monday, October 7, Vistation: 11:00 am (Hawkins Funeral Home); Service: 1:00 pm (Graveside at Highland Memorial Cemetery)
  
  
• Family of Brother Hugh Sterling, who passed (Uncle of Sister Alyce Emerson) Service was  Sunday, September 29
  
  
• Sister Charmaine Collins (Home) (Daughter of Sister Debra Collins)
  
  
• Sister Marsha Dunham (Home) (Niece of Sister Mary Thomas)
  
  
• Sister Anna Jaber (Homestead Nursing Home)
  
  
• Brother Vincino Johnson (Home)
  
  
• Sister Sabrena Kelly-Lewis (Home)
  
  
• Sister Karisma Lockhart (Los Angeles, CA) and her family (Niece of Rev. Freddie Moody) 
  
  
• Sister Ashanti Owens (Grand daughter of Sister Mary Thomas)
  
  
• Delma Peoples (Home)
  
  
• Sister Sharon Scarber (Home)  
  
  
• Sister Lynn Smith (Home)
  
  
• Sister Tonia Stewart (Home)
  
  
• Brother Melvin Sykes (Cambridge Place)
  
  
• Sister Anna Tatman (Home)
  
  
• Sister Sabrynn Wright
  
  

Ongoing Requests:

• Brother Levi Fishback (Harrodsburg Health & Rehabilitation Center, Harrodsburg, KY)
  
  
• Brother Howard Jackson (Mobile, AL) (Brother of Sisters Phyllis Bates, Nina Jackson, Vanessa Sanford, Michelle Jackson, Darnetta Jackson and ; Brother Norman Jackson)
  
  
• Sister Rita Maxberry (Pine Meadow Nursing Home) (Sister-in-Law of Sister Dorothy Haskins)
  
  
• 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 Darlene Booker (Los Angeles, CA) (Sister of Rev. Freddie Moody)
  
  
• Sister Eleanor Beatty (Home)

• Brother Richard Briscoe (Home)
  
  
• Sister Bonita Brown (Home)
  
  
• Brother Byron Brown
  
  
• Sister Patricia Brown (Home)
  
  
• Sister Carrie Clay (Home) Upcoming surgery
  
  
• 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 Cheryl Dabney Duncan (Houston, TX)
  
  
• Brother Marvin Emerson  (Home)
  
  
• 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 Norma Johnson (Home)
  
  
• Sister Vera Johnson (Home) (Sister of Sister Marion Hall)
  
  
• Brother Travis Jones (Home ) (Brother of Sisters Liz Brooks, Trina Morton, and Sobona Sweat)
  
  
• Rev. Tony Laine (Home)
  
  
• Sister Thelma Masterson (Home)
  
  
• Brother Ronald Moberly (Home) (Uncle of Sister Marva Eubank)
  
  
• Sister Janet King (Classmate of Sister Norma Johnson)
  
  
• Brother Larry Leath (Home)
  
  
• Sister Lindsey Leath (Home)
  
  
• Sister Patricia Leavell (Home)
  
  
• Sister Jackie Lindsay (Home) (Sister of Brother Wayne Frazier)
  
  
• Brother Everett Martin (Home)
  
  
• Sister Irene Sykes McKenzie (Home)
  
  
• Sister Elnora Miller (Home) (Mother of Sister Lisa Miller)
  
  
• Sister Lisa Miller (Home)
  
  
• Sister Dorothy Offutt (Home)
  
  
• Brother James Prather (Home) (Brother of Sisters Tassa Wigginton and Eleanor Smothers)
  
  
• Sister Joann Perry (Home) (Aunt of Brother Derrick Winn)
  
  
• Brother George Ray (Home)
  
  
• Sister Annette Reid (Home)
  
  
• Brother Ashley Roach
  
  
• Sister Gayle Rush-Coleman (Home)
  
  
• Sister Tamika Sales (Home)
  
  
• Brother Donald Scarber (Home)
  
  
• Sister Millie Scarber (Home)
  
  
• Sister Shirley Sharp (Maysville, KY) (Cousin of Sister Mary Thomas)
  
  
• Brother Doug Smith (Brother of Rev. Michael Smith) (Home, Louisville, KY)
  
  
• Sister Pennie Smith (Home)
  
  
• Sister Eleanor Smothers (Home)
  
  
• Sister Delores Spencer (Home)
  
  
• Brother Adrian Tatman (Home)
  
  
• Sister Cheryl "Midge" Taylor (Home)
  
  
• Sister Kendra Taylor (Home)
  
  
• Sister Carol Thomas (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 Leon Wilson (Home) (Brother-in-Law of Sister Mary Thomas)
  
  
• Each person listed on our Sick List
  
  
• HPGMBC Interim Pastor Search Committee Members, their families and their work
  
  
• 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 respondents, etc.
  
  
• The Entire Pleasant Green Church Family
  
  
• Our our Local and National Government Officials

Heavenly Father, search us, and know our hearts. Let us hide Your truth in our hearts that we might not sin against You.   Thank You for Jesus. In His Name. Amen

 {Adapted from Our Daily Bread, September 29, 2024}

Dear Sis. Gates and my fellow HPGMBC 40 Year Christians,

"Thank you" is probably something you hear all the time, but today when I say those two words, just know I mean them...more than you know. Thank you for your generous, kind, thoughtful gift card. I truly appreciate it and am so blessed to be loved by you! God bless each and every one of you! 

Love,Sis Juanita Black

1 Thessalonians 5:11Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.

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.

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.