"We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain,  where our forerunner, Jesus, has entered on our behalf. He has become a high priest forever, in the order of Melchizedek." Hebrews 6:19-20 NIV

Throughout the Bible we see fathers portrayed as seeking God's guidance and wisdom in their leadership roles within their families. Meet King David.

The Bible reveals that David was many things in life. A shepherd, giant killer, folk hero, singer, songwriter, warrior, fugitive, exile, and eventually a king.

Acts 13:22 reads, “After removing Saul, he made David their king. God testified concerning him: ‘I have found David son of Jesse, a man after my own heart; he will do everything I want him to do.’

David loved the Lord and loved his children, but he too made mistakes, failed in many areas as a parent, and cried out to God for wisdom and forgiveness throughout his life.

The Bible records at least twenty named children born to David and his many wives, though it is possible he had even more than those listed.

In 1 Chronicles 29:19 we learn of King David praying for his son Solomon and for the construction of the temple. It reads, “And give my son Solomon the wholehearted devotion to keep your commands, statutes and decrees and to do everything to build the palatial structure for which I have provided.”

As David's life on earth came to an end, God chose Solomon to succeed David as king of Israel. Not only would God grant Solomon favor in the form of wisdom, riches, and long life, God would honor His promise to David by allowing Solomon to finish the construction of the temple in Jerusalem. 1 King 6:9 says, So he built the temple and completed it.”

Attributed to Solomon, (and perhaps a nod to his dad who prepared him to become King), Proverbs 22:6 advises, “Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.”

To God Be The Glory for King David. Although David was not a perfect father, he was still a man after God's own heart who loved God and loved his children. More importantly, God's mercy and promise to David remained true.

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:  
  "The Way To Righteousness" Colossians 3:1-3, 5-17
  
  Lesson Nugget:
  In Colossians 3:1-3, 5-17, which is a portion of Paul's letter to the Colossian church, he urges them to strive for righteous living which is in contrast to their former life before accepting Christ as savior and lord. Righteous living calls for putting away worldly pleasures and desires and seeking to emulate the perfect life exhibited by Christ with the goal of pleasing God and being in His will.
  
  Are we as Christians striving daily to live righteously with the goal of pleasing God and being in His will?
  
  
• Next Sunday's Lesson: "Perseverence In Faith" 2 Thessalonians 2:13-17

• 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
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Historic Pleasant Green Missionary Baptist Church

PO Box 11845
Lexington, KY 40578

Upcoming Events

Virtual Prayer Service, 

Tuesday, June 24, 7:00 PM

Call: 253-215-8782;

Meeting ID: 685 433 0718

Choir Practice

Thursday, June 26, 6:30 pm

Virtual Bible Study, 

Saturday, June 28, 10 AM

In-Person & via Zoom

Call: 253-215-8782;

Meeting ID: 685 433 0718

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!

The Youth Bible Study is the life of Timothy from the book entitled " Great Characters of the Bible."

Contact Sister Heather Happy (859.509.2927) for additional information.

WE ARE ONE

With Summer here and our young people having more free time on their hands, there are Summer Events at  public libraries.  Click the link below and enjoy “Summer Events” at a Library near You!!

Summer Events for Young People

Education Ministry

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

Ramen Skillet Dinner

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 medium carrot, thinly sliced
• 1 bag (16 ounces) frozen broccoli
• 2 cups cooked chicken, chopped
• 1 package (3 ounces) chicken-flavored instant ramen noodles
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Directions

1. Wash hands with warm water and soap for at least 20 seconds.
2. Wash fresh produce under cool running water, using a vegetable brush to scrub veggies with a firm surface. Dry and cut to prepare for this recipe.
3. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, carrot, and broccoli. Cook until vegetables are crisp tender (about 5 minutes).
4. Add the cooked chicken to the skillet. Stir and heat, about 1 to 2 minutes.
5. In a small bowl, combine the contents of the ramen seasoning packet, water, garlic powder, ginger, and red pepper flakes.
6. Pour the water and seasonings into the skillet.
   Stir and bring to a boil.
7. Break ramen noodles apart and add to skillet.
   Stir to moisten noodles.
8. Cover the skillet and cook until noodles soften (about 2 minutes). Serve immediately.
9. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

Makes 4 servings

Serving size: 1 1/2 cups

Recent Requests

• Family of Brother Maurice Miller, who passed. (Great nephew of Sister Cleo Washington)
  
  
• Sister Beverly Bowman (Home)
  
  
• Brother Billy Edwards (Home)
  
  
• Sister Shirley Alcorn Edwards (Portsmouth, VA)
  
  
• Brother Greg Forrest (Kevil, KY) (Nephew of Sisters Janice Jackson and Barbara Ridgeway)
  
  
• Brother Daron Houtman, Jr. (Whicitaw, KS) (Nephew of Sister Lisa Leath)
  
  
• Sister Iris Horice (Paducah, KY) (Neice of Sisters Janice Jackson and Barbara Ridgeway)
  
  
• Sister Juanita Marie Lewis, Jr. (Home)
  
  

• Sister Dawn Gay Martin (Home) 

• Brother Joseph Grant (Hospital St. Louis, MO) (Father of Sister Jessica Grant)
  
  
• Sister Norma Johnson (Home)
  
  
• Sister Thelma Masterson (Home)
  
  
• Sister Irene Sykes McKenzie (Home)
  
  
• Brother Daryl Moberly (Uncle of Sister Marva Eubanks)
  
  
• Sister Tyailan Moberly (UK Medical Center) (Cousin of Sister Marva Eubanks)
  
  
• Brother Charles Moore, Sr. (Denton, TX) (Brother of Sister Shelia Williams)
  
  
• Brother Edward & Sister Ruth Rawlings (Friends of Sister Kim Bond)
  
  
• Veronica Ridgeway (Louisville, KY) (Cousin of Sisters Janice Jackson and Barbara Ridgeway)
  
  
• Sister Sharon Scarber (Home)
    
• Sister Lynn Smith (Home)
  
  
• Sister Delores Spencer (Home)
  
  
• Sister Tonia Stewart (Home)
  
  
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• Brother Melvin Williams (Baptist Health Hospital) (Son of Sister Thelma White)
  
  

Ongoing Requests:

• Brother Levi Fishback (Harrodsburg Health & Rehabilitation Center, Harrodsburg, KY)
  
  
• Sister Anna Jaber (Homestead Nursing Home)
  
  
• Sister Karisma Lockhart (Los Angeles, CA) and her family (Niece of Rev. Freddie Moody)
  
  
• 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 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)
  
  
• Brother Marvin Emerson  (Home)
  
  
• 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)
  
  
• Sister Janet King (Classmate of Sister Norma Johnson)
  
  
• Brother Travis Jones (Home ) (Brother of Sisters Liz Brooks, Trina Morton, and Sobona Sweat)
  
  
• Brother Larry Leath (Home)
  
  
• Sister Lindsey Leath (Home)
  
  
• Sister Patricia Leavell (Home)
  
  
• Sister Jackie Lindsay (Home) (Sister of Brother Wayne Frazier)
  
  
• Sister Danise Madison (Seattle, WA) (Sister of Sister Bonita Brown)
  
  
• Brother Ronald Moberly (Home) (Uncle of Sister Marva Eubank)
  
  
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• Sister Elnora Miller (Home) (Mother of Sister Lisa Miller)
  
  
• Sister Lisa Miller (Home)
  
  
• Sister Dorothy Offutt (Home)
  
  
• Sister Ashanti Owens (Grand daughter 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)
  
  
• Sister Annette Reid (Home)
  
  
• Brother Ashley Roach
  
  
• Sister Gayle Rush-Coleman (Home)
  
  
• Sister Tamika Sales (Home)
  
  
• Brother Donald 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)
  
  
• Brother Adrian 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 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 California Wild Fires
  
  
• 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 we can let go of all our worries, fears, and anxieties, knowing that You are  in complete control of our lives and will keep us from falling. Thank you for Jesus. In His Name. Amen

 {Adapted from Our Daily Bread,  June 22, 2025}

Name: June Bradford

Career: I worked at the Blood Center for 20 years as a Stem Cell/Bone Marrow Coordinator. I took the
donations all over the United States to unrelated donors. While I was working there, I attended college.

After I retired from there, I finished my degree in Social Work. That was 2011. I didn’t think the church
knew. I didn’t turn my name in as a graduate. But, somehow, our late pastor, Dr. T.H. Peoples Jr. knew.
He called me up and gave me a Bible. What a surprise!

Now, I am a bus monitor for Fayette County Public Schools. I support students with special needs.

What do you want your church family to know about you? I am who I am --- no pretense! I like to
learn. The most important thing I’ve ever learned is that I am a child of GOD! I love GOD, my family and
my church.

I remember coming to HPGMBC as a Young Adult. I didn’t know anyone! But the Seniors of the church
made me feel so welcomed. The mother and aunt of Ann Robison were Mrs. Myrtle Henderson and Ms.
Faylor. They took me right in. So did the mother of Sherry Ballew and a few others. I sat in the back with those senior saints. They made me feel like I belonged right there with them. I’ve been an usher for 20 years. I think about them sometimes when I’m ushering. They made HPGMBC feel like home for me. They loved me right on in! I hope I can do that for another young adult.

Members of the church can help you discover things about yourself. I didn’t know I liked hats. I never
wore them. Sis. Anna Tatman, Sis Tassa Wigginton and the late Sis Eleanor Beatty changed that! They
didn’t know they influenced me, but they did. Now I love hats! Unknowingly, Sis. Eleanor Beatty helped
me with my hat collection by pulling me into the fashion shows! She always said, “Come on. I know you have something to wear!”

I do enjoy fashion. But, more importantly, I love and trust the way GOD fashioned each of us. I’m 

thankful He shaped me to help people and has blessed me during those experiences. One blessing was while I was at the Blood Center. I traveled to London England to take stem cells to a patient. That trip was GOD’s gift for the patient and me! I was able to visit where Princess Diana grew up! That was so exciting!

What do you want your church family to know about GOD? My favorite scripture is Isaiah 54:17 No weapon formed against you shall prosper and every tongue which rises against you in judgement YOU shall condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, and their righteous is from me saith the LORD. God said it. You can quote HIM.
Consider Psalm 84:10, as well. You don’t have to be an usher to quote it, to live it!

Adult Child: Bro. Mack Bradford 

Grandchild: Amarye Bradford

On Thursday, Juneteenth, 2025 at 11:00 am at the Lexington Middle School, a monument honoring Lewis and Harriett Hayden was unveiled. They are distant relatives of our own Hayden family, Brother L. V. and Sister Tammy Hayden.

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.