"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,  Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law." Galatians 5:22-23 KJV

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: "A Traditional of Intimacy And Love" Song of Solomon 4:8-5:1A
  
  0Next Sunday's Lesson: "Salvation In Jesus Foretold" Isaiah 49:1-11

• 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 113

1 Chronicles 9-11

Psalm 46:1-7

DAY 114

1 Chronicles 12-14

Psalm 46:8-11

DAY 115

1 Chronicles15--

Psalm 47

DAY 116

1 Chronicles 18-21

Psalm 48:1-7

DAY 117

1 Chronicles 22-24

Psalm 48:8-14

DAY 118

1 Chronicles 25-27

Psalm 49:1-4

DAY 119

1 Chronicles 28-29

Psalm 49:5-11

Upcoming Events

Virtual Prayer Service, Tuesday, December 17, 7:00 PM

Call: 253-215-8782;

Meeting ID: 685 433 0718

Virtual Bible Study, Saturday, 

December 21, 10 AM

Call: 253-215-8782;

Meeting ID: 685 433 0718

40 Year Christians Group, Saturday,

December 21, 12 PM

Call: 253-215-8782;

Meeting ID: 685 433 0718

Anyone interested in singing in this year's Christmas Cantata is encouraged to join the choir members as they prepare for the 2024 Christmas Cantata. Everyone is welcome to join whether you have sung with the choir or not.  Practice will be on Thursdays at 6:30 pm at the church. See you at practice!

Someone will be at the church on Wednesdy, December 18, from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm to collect Christmas cards for Christmas Card Mail Call.

Historic Pleasant Green

Missionary Baptist

Church 

540 West Maxwell Street

Lexington, KY

40508

Presents

The Lamb of God is Born

Cantata

December 22, 2024

10:30 am

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.

Click Here or On Picture Above to View Family Advent Calendar

Attention all HPGMBC students,

If you received Honor Roll, Dean's List, and/or President's List anytime between the months of August to December, please submit your report card or letter to Sis. Janice Shelton by Sunday, December 22, 2024.

Thank you,
Education Ministry 

Every holiday season brings an opportunity to spend quality time at home with loved ones. While some parents worry that time away from school might hinder their child's learning progress, most teachers emphasize the importance of rest and relaxation during breaks. Children need time to recharge and reset before diving back into their studies.

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However, this doesn't mean you can't incorporate fun and engaging activities that stimulate their minds and keep them learning throughout the holidays. Here are 10 simple yet effective ways to foster learning and growth during the festive season:

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7. Unleashing Creativity: Nurturing Artistic Expression

‍The holidays provide ample inspiration for creative exploration. Encourage your child to express themselves through various art forms.

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• Homemade crafts: Create personalized holiday cards, ornaments, and decorations using various materials.

• Musical creations: Learn festive tunes, compose original songs, or play instruments to enhance musical skills.

• Artistic expression: Encourage drawing, painting, or sculpting to foster creativity and self-expression.

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8. Embracing the Great Outdoors: A Classroom of Nature's Wonders

‍Nature offers a boundless learning environment. Encourage outdoor activities to explore, observe, and connect with the natural world.

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• Nature photography: Capture the beauty of winter landscapes, plants, and animals through photography.

• Nature collections: Gather natural objects like pinecones, leaves, or rocks to spark curiosity and scientific inquiry.

• Spontaneous adventures: Bundle up and explore the outdoors, discovering new sights, sounds, and smells.

Information from: www.parallellearning.com

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 Angie Shaghahi, a contributing culinary partner, to https://www.cutco.com/learn/co...

Blessings to all.

Sister Linda Gates, President

Collard Greens

Ingredients

3 tablespoons olive oil

6 pieces pork bacon, chopped

1 large bunch (about 12 ounces) collard      greens, washed, stems removed and    chopped

4 cups vegetable stock

6 garlic cloves, minced

1 tablespoon brown sugar (optional, but           controls bitterness)

Pinch of red pepper flakes

Salt and pepper, to taste

Dash of hot sauce to finish the dish


Directions

1. In a large stock pot over medium-high heat, warm oil then add bacon and cook until crisp, about 5 to 7 minutes.
   
   
2. Add the greens and stir until lightly coated in the oil.
   
   
3. Pour in vegetable stock. Add in garlic, brown sugar (if using), red pepper flakes, salt and pepper.
   
   
4. Reduce heat to medium and continue to cook for an additional 30 minutes until greens are tender, to taste.
   
   
5. Adjust seasoning and add a dash of hot sauce before serving.

HPGMBC Lexington Rescue Mission 

Christmas Project

The Missionaries served 90 box lunches and Christmas bags with gloves, socks, knit caps, candy, and Christmas cards at the Lexington Rescue Mission on Saturday, December 14.  All of the recipients expressed their profound appreciation for being remembered during this Christmas Season.

Sister Delores Spencer and Sister Nancy Holmes led this generous service mission.  The following missionaries joined them with this service effort: Sisters  Phyllis Bates, Elizabeth Brooks, Carrie Clay, Darrylyn Combs, Alyce Emerson, Patricia Hayden, Sarah Speed, Anna Tatman, Elizabeth Taylor, Karen Taylor, Mary Thomas and Brother Walter Speed.

To God Be the Glory for providing resources for HPGMBC Missionaries to share with others during this Christmas Season!

Recent Requests

• Sister Charmaine Collins (Home) (Daughter of Sister Debra Collins)
  
  
• Little Brother Lonnie Davis, Jr. (Home) (Son of Sister Whitney Leath) 
  
  
• Sister Shakol Gill (Daughter of Sister Erica Gill)
  
  
• Sister Wanda Frazier (Home) (Sister of Brother Wayne Frazier)
  
  
• Brother Vincino Johnson (Home)
  
  
• Brother Dewayne Lawson (Nephew of Brother Marvin Thomas). Recent heart surgery.
   
• Sister Ashanti Owens (Grand daughter of Sister Mary Thomas)
  
  
• Sister Janice Owens (Home)
  
  
• Brother Stevie Pepper (Columbus, OH) (Cousin of Sister Mary Thomas)(Home)
   
• Sister Lynn Smith (Home)
  
  
• Brother Melvin Sykes (UK - Samaritan Hospital)
  
  
• Sister Anna Tatman (Home)
  
  
• Brother Derrick Winn (Home) Upcoming surgery
  
  

Ongoing Requests:

• Sister Marsha Dunham (Home) (Niece of Sister Mary Thomas)
  
  
• 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)
  
  
• 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)
  

• 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)
  
  
• 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 Sharon 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)
  
  
• Sister Tonia Stewart (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)
  
  
• Sister Sabrynn Wright
  
  
• 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, we need  Your love that's stronger than death, stronger than evil, stronger than our failings. Thank You for your powerful love.  Thank You for Jesus. In His Name. Amen

 {Adapted from Our Daily Bread, 

December 14, 2024}

Name: Eden White

Grade/School: 3rd/ Maxwell Elementary

Career Goals: Firefighter

Why Career Goals: They help people.

What do you want your church family to know about you?
I am funny. I like hamburgers. I like throwing footballs.

What do you want your church family to know about GOD? GOD forgives people.

Parents: Bro & Sis Jason and Bilan White

Grandparent: Sis Mildred White, a Horton Nation matriarch

In the coming weeks, students from the Children's Worship and Bible Study Class will be Spotlighted in this section.

"Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men." 

Luke 2:14 KJV

Happy Holidays to my church family! Wishing each and every one of you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! God Bless you. 

Love, 

Sis. Juanita Black and Family

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.