This month we celebrate Thanksgiving! And throughout November we will meet many people in the Bible who had thankful hearts. They humbly remembered to thank God, encouraging us to follow their excellent example all year long:

1. Miriam, the older sister of Moses and Aaron, gave thanks to God while playing her tambourine and dancing with joy with the other women whom God saved from the Egyptians after they crossed over the Red Sea.

Exodus 15:20-21says Miriam sang to them… “Sing to the Lord, for he has triumphed gloriously; the horse and his rider he has thrown into the sea.”

2. Hannah gave a long prayer of thanks to God in 1 Samuel 2 because God granted her petition for a son. Once Samuel was weaned, Hannah and her husband, Elkanah, brought him to Eli the priest to be dedicated to the Lord: 1 Samuel 2:1-10 says Hannah prayed and said, “My heart exults in the Lord; my horn is exalted in the Lord. My mouth derides my enemies, because I rejoice in your salvation…”

3. David gave thanks to God after winning his battle against the Philistines.

2 Samuel 22:1-51 says in part, “And David spoke to the Lord the words of this song on the day when the Lord delivered him from the hand of all his enemies, and from the hand of Saul. He said, ‘The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold and my refuge, my savior; you save me from violence. I call upon the Lord, who is worthy to be praised, and I am saved from my enemies….’”

To God Be The Glory for each and every opportunity to say thank you to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Let every day be a day of Thanksgiving in our hearts and our minds!

Sister Cathy Black

This Sunday marked the First Pastoral Anniversary of Rev. Dr. Calvin P. Shears and First Lady Sister Colanda Shears. The morning worship service was conducted as usual with a guest preacher, Rev. Dr. B. R. Fulton, Jr ., Pastor of Greater Mount Moriah Primitive Baptist Church, Tampa Florida. Rev. Fulton’s sermon was entitled “God Can Supply All Your Needs” from the scripture passage 1 Kings 17:7-9. During the morning worship, guest musicians from Mount Nebo Baptist Church Atlanta Georgia rendered musical selections. The guest musicians included Brother Jarvis Wilson of Historic West Hunter Street Baptist Church, Sister Kalah Wilson and Kimberly O’Kelley from Mount Nebo Baptist Church, Atlanta Georgia. Following morning service, sustaining box lunches were served to all who were in attendance.

For the afternoon service which was the actual Pastoral Anniversary Worship Service, Rev. Casey O'Kelley of Mount Nebo Baptist Church served as the Pulpit Conductor. Brother William Bland offered the Invocation. The Occasion was given by Sister Heather Happy. Sister Sarah Speed gave the Welcome. Musical selections were rendered by the Mount Nebo Baptist Church Choir, which included Sister Kalah Wilson and Sister Kimberly O’Kelley accompanied by Brother Jarvis Wilson on the organ. The guest preacher was introduced by Rev. Freddy Moody, Jr. Followed by a solo from Sister Kimberly O’Kelley. The guest preacher was Rev. Dr. Timothy J. Woods, Sr., Senior Pastor of the Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church, Birmingham Alabama. Dr. Woods’ message title was ”This Joy That I Have” from the scripture passage Phillippians 4:10-19. Special presentations from the Church were given to Pastor Calvin and First Lady Colanda Shears. Remarks were given by Brother William Bland and Sister Elizabeth Brooks who were Co-Chairs of the Day. First Lady Sister Colanda and Pastor Calvin P. Shears gave remarks as well. The benediction was given by Rev. Dr. Timothy J. Woods, Sr.

The day concluded with delicious meals served at Mimi's Southern Cooking.

To God Be the Glory for a Spirit filled day of appreciation for the first year of Pastor Calvin P. Shears’ Pastoral Service.

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: "The Ark Comes To Jerusalem" 1 Chronicles 15:1-3; 14-16, 25-28)
  
  Next Sunday's Lesson: "Nehemiah: The Captive Cupbearer Rebuilds A Nation" Nehemiah 2:11-20)
  
  
• 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,  November 7, 7:00 pm

Call: 253-215-8782;

Meeting ID: 685 433 0718

Wednesday with the Word, 

November 8, 7:00 pm

In-Person at the church

Parent Body Missionary Zoom Meeting, Saturday, November 11, 12:00 Noon

Call: 253-215-8782;

Meeting ID: 685 433 0718

Emerson and Elijah Jackson received certificates as the students with the most attendance of the Children's Sunday Worship and Bible Study during the month of October.

Both Emerson and Elijah were also recognized at Coventry Oak Elementary  School as "September Scholars Prepared." 

They are the children of Brother Brian and Sister Whitney Emerson, as well as the grandchildren of Deacon Jarold and Sister Janice Jackson and Rev. Wendell and Dr. Alyce Emerson.

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. 

Blessings to all.

Sister Linda Gates, President

Prayer Requests

• Family of Brother Kobe Williams, who passed. (Cousin of Sister Mary Thomas)
  
  
• Sister Ella Beckham (Preston Green, Lexigton, 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)
  
  
• Pastor Calvin P. Shears (UK Samaritan Hospital)
  
  
• 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)
  
  
• Sister Beverly Bowman (Home)

• Brother Richard Briscoe (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)
  
  
• Sister Cheryl Dabney Duncan (Houston, TX)
  
  
• 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 Lindsey 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)
  
  
• Little Brother Braylen Levi Moody (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)
  
  
• 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 Karen Taylor (Home)
  
  
• Sister Kendra Taylor (Home)
  
  
• Brother Richard Taylor (Home)
  
  
• Sister Anna Ison-Walker (Home)
  
  
• Brother Johänn Wigginton (Home)
  
  
• Sister Tassa Wigginton (Home)
  
  

• Brother Leon Wilson (Home) (Brother-in-Law of Sister Mary Thomas)
  
  
• Brother James Wright (Home)
  
  
• 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, forgive us for placing wealth, beauty, politics, and other things first. We take them off the altar of our hearts and place You there instead. Thank You for Jesus. In His Name. Amen

 {Adapted from Our Daily Bread, November 2, 2023}

Congratulations to our own Sister Yolanda Jackson, who is a PhD candidate in Health Communications at the University of Kentucky. She passed her oral defense at the end of October. She is also pursuing a certificate in Clinical and Translational Science.

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.