Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven."

Matthew 5:16 KJV

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Remembering Sister Evelyn Jones who championed this recognition for many years

As we conclude our month long look at biblical celebrations here are some of the biggest celebrations mentioned in the Bible.

1. On one occasion, Jesus miraculously provided a feast for more than 5,000 men not including women and children, after he paused to bless the five loaves of bread and two fish in Luke 9:16. This time, the thanks before eating produced a miracle and feast that fed many. Jesus broke the thin cakes of barley and kept giving the bread and fish to his disciples to pass out to the crowd. Everyone ate until they were satisfied. God provides for us. We should follow the example of Jesus and give thanks for our food. That’s the way to begin any feast!

2. After the Passover meal before his death in Luke 22:19-20, Jesus gave us all a treasured gift when he instituted the Lord's Supper with the leftovers from the Passover Meal. Jesus took the unleavened bread and gave thanks and blessed it. He did the same with wine. He announced that they were now His body and blood and said, “This is the new covenant.” We rejoice as we break bread and celebrate that Jesus is with us, along with his gifts of forgiveness and eternal life.

3. The Banquet of the Lord in heaven will be the biggest feast ever! Isaiah 25:6-9 speaks of a lavish feast and a time when there will be no more death. We will rejoice in our salvation then. Revelation 19:9 refers to this celebration as the marriage feast of the lamb, the feast in heaven and continues on to share that it is time to rejoice, be glad, and give God glory. His glory is indescribable, and we will rejoice greatly.

To God be the glory for celebrations and thanksgiving. Let us always remember to pause to share the many reasons for our gratitude to our Heavenly Father through praising and lifelong, spirit filled celebrations!

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: "Josiah Brings Reform" 2 Kings 22:8-10; 23:1-3, 21-23)
  
  Next Sunday's Lesson: "The Ark Comes To Jerusalem" 1 Chronicles 15:1-3; 14-16, 25-28)
  
  
• 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,  October 31, 7:00 pm

Call: 253-215-8782;

Meeting ID: 685 433 0718

Wednesday with the Word, 

November 1, 7:00 pm

In-Person at the church

Joint Ushers Ministry "Fall Chili Out"

The HPGMBC Joint Ushers Ministry served chili lunches to more than 100 people at the Hope Center Cafeteria as a community service  outreach effort. All who were served were very appreciative for their meals. One of the people served remarked that "his chili was the best that he had ever eaten in his whole life." There was a large number of ushers who participated and served. Sister Norma Thomas, President of the Joint Ushers Ministry, masterfully coordinated and led this community service mission.

"Then the righteous will answer Him, saying, 'Lord, when did we see You hungry and feed [You], or thirsty and give [You] drink? ... "And the King will answer and say to them, 'Assuredly, I say to you, inasmuch as you did [it] to one of the least of these My brethren, you did [it] to Me.' “

Matthew 25:37, 40 NKJV

To God Be the Glory for the Opportunity      to Serve Others!

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 by way of http://plateitup.ca.uky.edu

Blessings to all.

Sister Linda Gates, President

Prayer Requests

• Family of Brother Albert Martin, who passed. (Father of Sister Kala Martin) Service was Friday, October 27.
  
  
• Sister Bonita Brown (Baptist Health Hospital)
  
  
• 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)
  
  
• 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, You are always faithful. Help us trust You. Let difficult times draw us closer to You. Thank You for Jesus. In His Name. Amen

 {Adapted from Our Daily Bread, October 29, 2023}

Thank you to the October Narrators  and Promo Readers for the October In-Person Worship Service Streaming Announcements:

Brother Kared Anderson

Sister Cathy Black

Sister Gayle Rush Coleman

Sister Kiera Joseph

Brother Rakim Moberly

Brother  Sinceere Moberly

Sister Sarah Speed

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.