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NEW PROSPECT MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH

Rev. Dr. Wilma R. Johnson, Senior Pastor 6330 Pembroke - Detroit, MI 48221 - (313) 341-4883

Administrative Office – Mon. – Fri. 9:00a.m. – 5:00p.m. (313) 341-4204

Fax (313) 341-4203 - TTY for the Deaf Community (313) 341-4200

Reach Pastor Johnson at (313) 999-2053 or Toll Free: 1 (866) PSALM 91 (772-5691)

Pastor Johnson’s Email: [email protected] - Twitter: @joylighthouse

Radio Outreach AM 1200 – WCHB – Tune in on Sundays at 1:00 p.m.

Website: www.newnpmbcunity.org (Live Video Streaming)

“Prayer Conference Call” and Morning Devotion

Monday – Friday promptly at 9:11 A.M.

Dial: (712) 432-0075 * Participant Code: 949399#

“The Church Where The Spirit of Unity Abides”

“FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT”

MARCH 10, 2013 * 7:30 a.m./11:00 a.m.

Order of Celebration

Devotion and Call To Worship ............

Opening Hymn of Praise .......................

Prayer of Invocation/Confession .........

Scripture ............. 2 Corinthians 5:16-21

Show Some Love .....................................

Invitation To Share Your Offerings ....

Offertory Prayer .....................................

Musical Selection ...................................

The Preached Word ................................

Prayer Time……………………………

Invitation to Discipleship ....................

Benediction and Blessing ......................

Prayer of Invocation/Confession

Our God, we come to You, today,

praising You for today and for our

lives. You are our Creator and our

Friend, and we acknowledge Your

presence in our lives. As we enter this

time of worship, we have much on our

minds. Please renew our minds and

teach us, instruct us, and

communicate with us. Our ears and

hearts are open to Your will. Your

love has been poured into our hearts,

by the Holy Spirit, and we are

grateful. We need to be strong and

faithful in Your service, so fill our

emptiness with Your mercy and

compassion. You are Lord and God

and we are God’s people. Amen.

The Lord provides for us even when we

are surrounded by enemies. Goodness

and mercy are ours every day. God's

provision never ends.

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Enter His Gates With Praise

OFFERTORY PRAYER

Holy Heavenly Father, we lift our

hearts to You in reverent worship and

praise. We thank You for Your mercy

and grace toward us in all areas of life.

You have been gracious beyond our

hopes and expectations. We do not

deserve Your generosity. Our gratitude

is in our giving today. We bring our

tithes, mission gifts and sacrificial

offerings to reach the hearts and lives

of others. Bless our gift giving today

and lead every giver to trust You more

and more and more. In the Savior's

name we pray and we give; we give and

we pray. Amen.

"This is what the Lord commanded:

From what you have, take an offering

for the Lord. Everyone who is willing

is to bring to the Lord an offering..."

Exodus 35:4-5

ON LINE GIVING

eGiving is available for your

convenience on

New Prospect’s Website:

www.newnpmbcunity.org

BROADCASTING LIVE

Share with our church family,

especially our sick and shut-in, they

can view our Sunday Services and

our website. Click on sermons, and

then LIVE VIDEO STREAM

IN THE HOSPITAL Jerale Williams U of M Hospital

Kristin Rhone Beaumont

Anise Johnson Beaumont

Susan Bell Beaumont

Christine Gibson Henry Ford

Blessed are they that mourn, for they

shall be comforted. Matthew 5:4

The Family of Parnell Fields

The Family of Daniel Ryan Kletke

The Family of Sylvester Young, Jr.

The Family of Simon Ellison

Appreciations and Expressions of

Thanks have been received

from the following:

The Family of Courtney Woods

The Family of Simon Ellison

Larry and Antoinette Barnett, Sr.

The Talbert Family

Doris Chester

Worship Service Participants

11:00 a.m. Worship Service

Damett Harris

Jarell Cunningham

Tamia Tabb

Romelo Hughey

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Pray Without Ceasing For Our Members

MARCH 2013 - SICK AND SHUT-IN

Electra Blackmon, Cambridge East Health, 31155 Dequindre, Madison Hts. 48071

Mattie Bullock, Westwood Nursing Center, 16588 Schaefer, Detroit 48235

Ferris Byrd, Oak Pointe Villa Nursing Home, 18901 Meyers, Detroit 48235

Carrie Cummings, Cambridge East Healthcare, 31155 Dequindre, Madison Hts. 48071

L. V. Daniels, Regency Heights Nursing Ctr., 19100 W Seven Mile Road, Detroit 48219

Debbie Elder, Redford Geriatric Nursing Home, 22811 W. Seven Mile Rd, Detroit 48219

Donnie Farrior, Heartland Health Center, 26270 Morlock, Livonia 48152

Sadie Flennoy, Evergreen Living Center, 19933 13 Mile Rd, Southfield 48076

Deaconess Dorothy Grubbs, Lasher Hills Nursing Care, 25300 Lahser, Southfield 48033

Ruth Hutson, Village of Redford, 25330 W. Six Mile Rd., Redford 48340

NeeQuan Jackson-Dickie, Heartland Health Center, 6950 Farmington Rd., W. Blmfld 48322

Emma Jenkins, Caring Hearts Nursing Home, 12904 Ashton, Detroit 48223

Lillian Johnson, Lahser Hills Nursing Care Center, 25300 Lahser Rd., Southfield 48034

Emma Maclin, West Oaks Nursing Care, 22355 W. 8 Mile Rd, Detroit 48219

Alberta Phillips, Bortz Nursing Center, 11700 E. Ten Mile Rd, Warren 48089

Lucille Reed, Medilodge of Southfield, 26715 Greenfield, Southfield 48075

Gladys Smith, Redford Geriatric Village, 22811 W. Seven Mile Rd, Detroit 48219

Rita Walton, W. Bloomfield Nursing Home, 6445 W. Maple, W. Bloomfield 48332

Willie B. Lee, Henry Ford Continuing Care, 19840 Harper, Harper Woods 48225

Baby Carter Agbugui Charles Daniels Deborah Howzie Hattie Reynolds

Dennis Alexander Crystal Daviston Jessie Hunter Jeanette Riley

Frances Allison Patricia Dorris Frederick James Mamie Rimmer

Annie Bailey Juanita Dubose Timella James Ella Roberson

Mary Boyd Katherine Dunn Dorothy Jameson Mildred Scott

Julynn Brown Fannie Elks Hilda Johnson Ruth Smith

Barbara Brown Annie Ellison Emma Jenkins Delores Singleton

Queenie Bruce Dennis Ester Laura Johnson Mary Singleton

Lester Bryant K. Patricia Gilbert Lillian Johnson Connie Stafford

Wyley Burroughs, Sr. James Gray Leroy Killion Sylvia Stafford

Gregory Christmas Janice Grier Maria Long Walter Stafford

Cathleen Clark Latonia Hampton Gladys Lowe Mary Tatum

Vonetta Clark John Harrison, II Gloria McKee Edward Tate

Delores Clowney Joyce Heath Juanita McMurtry Grace Tindle

Janice Coley Rudean Hill Louise Maddox Sarah Tinsley

George Cook Josephine Hollingsworth Barbara Marable Castana Turner

Ronald Copeland Willie Holmes Dessa Neal Sethrida Walker

Tanisha Cooper Esther Holt Carol Norris Julius Weekes

Kendal Curtis Clara B. Horton Josephine Price Norma Wilks

James Dalton Kim Houston Lois E. Primas

CD’s of Today’s Worship Services, Shine T-Shirts and

“The New Prospective” is available in the NuRu Bookstore.

Our Bookstore will be open Wednesdays and Sundays.

** The Nursery is open Sundays at 7:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. **

EVERY SECOND SUNDAY

MENTORING FOR YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS

Crown Forum – Males (ages: 12-17)

Young Ladies of Poise and Purpose – (ages: 12-17)

Young Women of Destiny – (ages: 18-25)

My Brother’s Keeper – (ages: 18-25)

The fact of sin cannot be ignored. In every area of life the effects of sin are

revealed. Sin is a universal fact. The Bible is quite clear about this truth.

Paul wrote, "All have sinned, and come short of the glory of God." The

experiences of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden are divine revelations

of the hurt of sin. They discovered the painful truth that a person cannot

transgress a command of God without feeling the results of that choice.

Only as people accept Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour do they overcome

the hurt of sin.

Enter His Gates With Praise

WORDS FROM PASTOR J

2012 – Weekly Bible Reading 2 Year Plan

Old and New Testament Together

February 17, 2013 – Week 60 – Numbers 21-22 and Mark 7

February 24, 2013 – Week 61 – Numbers 23-24 and Numbers 25-26

March 3, 2013 – Week 62 – Numbers 27-28 and Mark 8

March 10, 2013 – Week 63 – Numbers 29-30 and Numbers 31

March 17, 2013 – Week 64 – Mark 9 and Numbers 32

March 24, 2013 – Week 65 – Numbers 33 and Numbers 34

March 31, 2013 – Week 66 – Numbers 35-36 and Mark 10

MONDAY – MARCH 11, 2013

10:00 a.m. – Intercessory Prayer Time

4:30 p.m. – We Sew Love Quilting Ministry Meeting

6:00 p.m. – Youth Drama Ministry Meeting

6:00 p.m. – Brother to Brother Bible Study

7:00 p.m. – Miracle Monday Prayer and Praise Gathering

TUESDAY – MARCH 12, 2013

6:00 p.m. –Tutorial Ministry

6:00 p.m. – Nurses Ministry Meeting

6:30 p.m. – NP Sign Language Class

6:30 p.m. – Transportation Ministry Meeting

7:00 p.m. – Mass Choir Rehearsal WEDNESDAY – MARCH 13, 2013

11:00 a.m./6:30 p.m. – FAMILY LENTEN JOURNEY

5:30 p.m. – Sunday School Teacher’s Meeting

5:45 p.m. – Celestial Children’s Choir Rehearsal

6:30 p.m. – Children’s Bible Study

6:30 p.m. – Youth Bible Study

THURSDAY – MARCH 14, 2013

1100 a.m. – Seasoned Seniors Chair Aerobics

12:00 p.m. – Study the Word of God

6:00 p.m. – Young Adult Usher Meeting

6:30 p.m. – Women’s Bible Study

7:00 p.m. – Mighty Men of God Choir Rehearsal

FRIDAY – MARCH 15, 2013

5:30 p.m. – Liturgical Dance Ministry Rehearsal

7:00 p.m. – CROSSROADS Young Adult Ministry

7:00 p.m. – Spirit of Praise/Choraleers Choir Rehearsal

SATURDAY – MARCH 16, 2013

9:00 a.m. – Worship Chamber Ensemble Rehearsal

11:00 a.m. – Spirit of Praise/Choraleers Choir Rehearsal

11:30 a.m. – Sunday School In-Service

This Week At New Prospect –March 11-16, 2013

Family Lenten Journey – They Met At Calvary…

Ash Wednesday through Resurrection Sunday

February 13, 2013 to March 31, 2013

Study the WORD Together Every Wednesday for Six Weeks

February 13, 2013 to March 20, 2013

WEEK ONE

February 13, 2013 ~ "The Teachers Who Hated Jesus"

WEEK TWO

February 20, 2013 ~ "The Priests Who Bought Jesus"

WEEK THREE

February 27, 2013 ~ "The Traitor Who Sold Jesus"

WEEK FOUR

March 6, 2013 ~ "The Crowd Who Cried, Crucify Jesus!"

WEEK FIVE

March 13, 2013 ~ "The Judge Who Sentenced Jesus"

WEEK SIX

March 20, 2013 ~ "The Thieves Who Died With Jesus"

March 24, 2013 Palm/Passion Sunday

March 25-28, 2013 Holy Week

March 29, 2013 Good Friday

March 30, 2013 Holy Saturday/Easter Vigil

March 31, 2013 Sunrise Service At 6:00am

Resurrection/Easter Sunday Worship

At 8:00am and 11:00am

Sunday School Easter Program at 9:30am

Lenten Journey

Miracle Monday Prayer and Praise service at 7:00 p.m.

7:00AM Prayer on Power Wednesday With Pastor J! Dial: (712) 432-0075;

Participant Code: 949399#.

ATTENTION MEMBERS: The Transportation Ministry provides bus

service for the Wednesday Morning Bible Study Hour and Sunday Morning

Worship Services. If you need a ride, please call the church office.

The Nurses Ministry will meet on Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at 6:00pm.

The Transportation Ministry will meet on Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at

6:00pm.

On Thursday, March 14 at 7:00pm, Teen HYPE, which stands for Helping

Youth by Providing Education, will host their 2013 Production,

MISEDUCATION, at the Millennium Theater in Southfield, MI. This is a

special presentation addressing social issues important to the youth of

today! The entire Church family and community are invited to attend. The

cost is $10 per person. You may pay for your ticket and make your

reservation following worship services TODAY, March 10th. Also on that

night, Teen HYPE will be honoring our pastor, Rev. Dr. Wilma R. Johnson,

for her continued support of the organization through the years!

The 21st annual Susan G. Komen Race For the Cure® (RFTC) will be held on

Saturday, May 18, 2013 at Comerica Park. On-site registration will take

place in the atrium every Sunday beginning TODAY, March 10th after both

services through Sunday, April 21st, with the exception of Easter Sunday,

for You can also register on our team webpage at:

www.active.com/donate/detroitRFTC13/2013NPunity.We will wear the

gold New Prospect team shirt which can also be ordered during the

registration period. Looking forward to your participation. Questions can

be directed to Sis. Jeanette Girty or Deaconess Myrtle Nelson.

Announcements and Information

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Nursing/Senior Citizens Ministry: Thursday, March 14, 2013

5:00p.m. West Oaks Senior Care/Rehab, 22355 W. Eight Mile Rd, Det.

6:00p.m. St. Joseph’s Mercy Living Center, 9400 Conant, Hamtramck

6:00p.m. Royal Oak Towers, 20800 Wyoming, Ferndale

ATTENTION YOUNG ADULTS!!! The “CROSSROADS” (Young Adult

Ministry), will meet on Friday, March 15th from 7:00pm to 9:00pm. All

Young Adults, ages 18-35 are welcome!!!!

On Saturday, March 16, 2013, 9:00am – 11:30am, a Sunday school In–

Service will be held in the Media Center/Light Center for all Sunday school

teachers. Come take part in activities and discussions to strengthen the

effectiveness of each Sunday school session.

This month Project Cotton Candy will take place on Saturday, March 16,

2013 at 11:00am at the Interim House. The Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Girl

Scouts and Tutoring Ministries will serve.

Usher Ministry #1 will meet Thursday, March 21, 2013 at 6:00pm.

The H.U.G.S. Ministry will meet on Thursday, March 21, 2013 at 6:30pm.

New Prospect Girl Scouts next meeting will be held on Saturday, March 23,

2013 at 11:00am. Location: The Light Center. All girls are welcome to join.

New Prospect’s Boy Scout’s next meeting will be held on Saturday, March

23, 2013 at 11:00 a.m., Location: At The Lighthouse. We would like to

invite all boys from 1st grade and up, to join us.

Circle of Sorrow and Hope Bereavement Support Group will meeting on

Tuesday, March 26, 2013 at 6:30 p.m.


Usher Ministry #2 will meet on Thursday, March 28, 2013 at 6:00pm.

The Kitchen/Hospitality Ministry will meet on Thursday, March 28, 2013 at

6:30pm.

The New Prospect Seasoned Seniors Monthly Gathering will be held on

Thursday, March 28, 2013, 10:00am–2:00pm. We will have a presentation

on “Nutrition” by our guest, Dr. Velonda Thompson, Institute for

Population Health. Come out and enjoy Bible Study, aerobics, lunch and

fellowship.

MEALS ON WHEELS “HUNGER TAKES NO HOLIDAY.” We need

volunteers to deliver meals to the homebound seniors on Easter Sunday,

March 31st, immediately following the Sunrise Worship Service. Location:

At The Lighthouse, 19940 Livernois. Please complete the registration form

on the lobby table and turn it in to the Administrative Office.


Michigan District Baptist Congress of Christian Education

Education Week – April 1– 5, 2013 – 6:00pm – 8:00pm

New Prospect Baptist Church

6330 Pembroke, Detroit, 48221

Rev. Dr. Wilma Johnson, Congress President (Host Pastor)

B.M.&E. State Congress of Christian Education

April 29– May 3, 2013 – 6:00pm – 8:00pm

Oasis of Hope Christian Church

933 W. Seven Mile Rd., Detroit, MI 48203

(East of Woodward Ave.)

ATTENTION! The 3rd Annual Women in Leadership Conference sponsored

by Ecumenical Theological Seminary will be held on April 10-13, 2013 at

New Prospect. Conference and Registration information cards are

available on the table in the lobby. Register now!

ATTENTION All Adult Men and Young Men of New Prospect! Reserve

your spot now for the Mountaintop Conference VIII – “In His Image: Do

You Recognize the Man in the Mirror” to be held April 11-14, 2013 in Bay

City, MI. Flyer/Registration forms are available on the table in the lobby.

For any questions, please see Deacon James Parham or Min. Lawrence

Phillips.

ATTENTION!!! Dr. Jasmin “Rev. Jazz” Sculark presents “Dancing With

Broken Bones” 2013 Women’s Conference to be held April 19-21, 2013 at

Shiloh Baptist Church in York, PA. Information and Registration forms

are available on the table in the lobby. Register on line at:

www.dancewithme2013.com or fax your form to 717-854-0485. Reserve

your spot now!

Tutorial Ministry meets each Tuesday in the Light Center Library at

6:00p.m. Children in grades K-12. Tutors are also needed. If you would

like to become a tutor, please contact the church office at 313-341-4204.

All Ministry Chairs!!! Please submit the dates and times of your meetings

for the 2013 calendar to the administrative office. Also, check your ministry

mailbox for the project cotton candy calendar for 2013.

Attention Church Members! If you have not done so, please contact the

church office at 313-341-4204 and submit your new mailing information

and your email address.


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Our Pre-Anniversary Revival will be May 6, 7, 8, 2013.

Our Theme: “Holy Spirit, Fill This House… Fill This Vessel!”

Ephesians 5:18-19

Rev. Connie “CJ” Jackson, Lecturer – 6:00 p.m.

Rev. Dr. Walter T. Richardson – Revivalist – 7:00 p.m.

Congratulations to Pastor J who will receive a degree from

American Baptist College, Nashville, TN!

Pastor J is also the Commencement Preacher.

American Baptist College Commencement Date:

May 16, 2013

Saturday, May 18, 2013

“Show Pastor J and Deacon Dave Some Love”

2:00pm – 4:00pm

Congratulations to Pastor and People!

We are Celebrating 14 Years Together!

Sunday, May 19, 2013

“Holy Spirit, Fill This House… Fill This Vessel!”

Ephesians 5:18-19


Please submit a copy of your child’s report card to the church office, if they received a 2.5 or better,

to be included in the New Prospect honor roll. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!

Angel Alls-Hall

Renaissance High School

Tyeisha Lewis

Allendale Elementary

Issac Saidu

P.A.C.E. Academy

George Badgett, III

Old Redford Academy High

School

Shaniya Marshall

Detroit Service Learning

Academy

Brianna Smith

FLICS

Saul Bradfield

Cornerstone School

Christina Miller

Mumford High School

Joshua Smith

Birney Middle School

Deionte Bruton

Ecorse Community High

School.

Eric Minus


Malika Smith


Jarell Cunningham

Grosse Pointe High School

Ryan Montgomery

MacArthur Elementary

Jaylen Stafford

University YES Academy

Alicia Dennis

Shoals Middle School.

Erica Nelson

Shrine Catholic Grade School

Jermel Stephens

P.A.C.E. Academy

Daion Hall-Foster

Pasteur Elementary

Rachel Nelson

Shrine Catholic High School

Taylor Stephens

P.A.C.E. Academy

Raven Fowler

Cornerstone Schools

Khali Noland

P.A.C.E. Academy

Ariana Talbert

Berkley High School

Sharon Harrison

Detroit Country Day Middle.

Jalen Pless

Mumford High School

Dion Traylor, II

Bates Academy

7 Addison Horton

International Academy

Jasmine A. Pless

Schulze Middle School

Nietra Wright

P.A.C.E. Academy

Amber Johnson

Great Oaks Academy

Dezirae Robinson


Theatra Wright

University High School

Jaylen Lewis

Rogers Early Elementary

Victor Robinson

Eisenstein Elementary.

Matthew Lewis

Cass Technical High School

Kyndle J. Saffold

Hazel Park Jr. High School

Teen HYPE 2013 Production of “MISEDUCATION” will be held at the Millennium

Theater in Southfield on Thursday, March 14 at 7:00pm. The cost is $10 per

person. Tickets will be available following worship services TODAY. On

that night, Teen HYPE will be honoring our pastor, Rev. Dr. Wilma R.

Johnson, for her continued support of the organization through the years!

Experience the WORD!!!! Wednesday Night Bible Study

Ages 4-11 ~ Location: Room 105 Teens Ages 12-17 ~ Location: Room 102-103

Exciting topics, fun activities and lively discussions about the WORD of God and how God loves you! Don’t be counted out!

New Member Orientation (Youth) 3rd and 4th Sunday at 12:00 noon. Location: Room 209

Youth In Worship…Worship with an Edge! (Hebrews 4:12) 3rd and 4th Sundays, in the Wilma R. Johnson Chapel

This worship service is designed especially for Ages 6-17! Service begins promptly at 11:00am

Trip to the Underground Railroad Living Museum

BM&E State Convention YMCA Youth Lock-in

*Watch the bulletin for details *

** For More Information, Contact Rev. April Hearn at 313-342-1925

Our Mission is D.E.E.P.

(Disciple, Educate, Evangelize, Pamper

& Care for God’s People)

NEW PROSPECT’S SUPPORT GROUPS

Circle of Sorrow and Hope Bereavement Ministry

For members, families and friends who have experienced any type of loss.

They meet the 4th Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m.

H.U.G.S. (Healing Under God’s Spirit) Ministry

For members, families and friends who have been affected by cancer.

They meet the 3rd Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m.

Caregivers Support Group Ministry

For members, families and friends who are taking care of loved ones.

They meet the 2nd Saturday of each month at 11:00 a.m.

MEMBERSHIP COVENANT

1. I will support my church by attending faithfully, living a Godly

life, attending Bible study and giving my tithes and offerings

cheerfully.

2. I will uplift the vision of my church by following leadership and

serving in a ministry.

3. I will promote the love of God in my church by praying for my

brothers and sisters in Christ and by loving the members and

visitors.

4. I will serve the ministry of my church with my mind, my body

and my spirit.

***SUNDAY SCHOOL – LIGHT CENTER***

LOCATION CLASS

Nursery Ages 2 to 3

Room #107 Pre-K - Kindergarten

Room #208 Grades 1-2



Room #209 Grades 7, 8, 9

Room #201 Grades 10, 11, 12

Room #200 Adult Sunday School

Room #210 Adult Sunday School

CB HEATH HALL

Room 101 Young Adult Sunday School

*** CHRISTIAN EDUCATION – LIGHT CENTER ***

Room #204 Living Like You Belong to God

Room #205 The Bait of Satan

Room #203 Side-by-Side (Married/Engaged Couples)

Room #202 When God Whispers Your Name

W. R. Johnson Chapel Know The Words of Jesus

Library New Member’s Orientation (Adults)

Sunday School And Christian Education Opportunities – 9:30AM

A Brief History of New Prospect Missionary Baptist Church

In 1924 a few officers and members of Mount Beulah, banded together and organized a church

which they named Mount Lebanon Baptist Church. Two ministers worked together in the

organization of the church. This small faithful group of people purchased a lot at 20470

Wisconsin in Detroit. More people moved into the area, joined Mount Lebanon Baptist

Church and the name was changed to First Baptist Church.

Reverend Smith served as Pastor until 1929. Reverend Theodore Williams served from 1931

until 1935. The church called Reverend Pyles who served about three years and rebuilt First

Baptist. He was unable to finish rebuilding the church because God called him from labor to

reward. Reverend Sandy Gibson, who was the assistant to Reverend Pyles, carried out his

term and was elected for a short period in 1939.

Reverend Charles B. Heath was called as pastor in the spring of 1939. Much was

accomplished under Reverend Heath’s administration. Due to the fact that there were two

churches in Detroit with the same name, Reverend Heath had the church change its name from

First Baptist to New Prospect Baptist Church on January 7, 1945.

In 1953 the church voted to enlarge their present building. The members were supportive of

this effort and contributed considerably. In March 1960, the members borrowed ten thousand

dollars and made the down payment to purchase the 6330 Pembroke building. Reverend Heath

pastored the church for twenty eight (28) years until his death in 1967.

In February 1968, the church called Reverend Dr. S. Leon Whitney from Jackson, Mississippi.

Under his pastoral leadership an addition to the Pembroke Property was made and the facilities

were expanded to its current structure. There was much growth under Reverend Whitney until

his death in December 1990. His son, Reverend Dr. Keith L. Whitney assumed the pastoral

leadership from 1991 until 1996. Reverend Randolph F. Henlon who was the Assistant Pastor

at the time served as Interim Pastor from 1996 until March 1999.

On March 1, 1999, history was made in Detroit. Reverend Wilma Robena Johnson, a female

assistant pastor at Hartford Memorial Baptist Church, was elected Senior Pastor of New

Prospect Missionary Baptist Church. A new light appeared in the community.

THIS IS THE CHURCH WHERE THE SPIRIT OF UNITY ABIDES.

THIS IS THE CHURCH WHERE THE VISION LIVES AND SHINES!

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