SUNDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2017

Today is New Year’s Eve 10:00 a.m.

NEW PROSPECT MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH 6330 Pembroke – Detroit, MI 48221

Administrative Office – Mon. – Fri. 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (313) 341-4204 * (313) 341-4203 – Fax

(313) 341-4883 (after office hours and weekends)

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

The Church Where the Spirit of Unity Abides, The Church Where the Vision Lives and Shines and The Church that Loves and Cares

ORDER OF CELEBRATION PAGE 2

Order of Celebration

Devotion and Call to Worship

Opening Hymn of Praise

Prayer of Invocation/Confession

Scripture……... . I Corinthians 2:6-9

Invitation to Share Your Offerings

Offertory Prayer

Announcements

Prayer of Intercession

Musical Selection

The Preached Word

Invitation to Discipleship

Blessings and Benediction

CALL TO WORSHIP

O sing to the Lord a new song, for

he has done marvelous things.

Make a joyful noise to the Lord,

all the earth; break forth into

joyous song and sing praises. He

has done marvelous things!

Prayer of Invocation/Confession

O God our Father, we rejoice today. May this time of worship be more than a habit of gathering. May the truth of Your Word cut us and shake us, this last Sunday of the year. Deliver us from weariness of mind and heaviness of heart. We desire new life, and joy, in living. May this house of prayer shine today with Your glory. Lead each one of us to where we may see You face to face and know Your will for our lives. Open our eyes to the light that the darkness cannot extinguish, and hasten that glorious day when every knee shall bow and every tongue confess that You are Lord over all. To You, we confess our sins and we are sorry, and we do now repent. May Your forgiveness cleanse us and heal us. May Your saving power lead us and guide us. Thank You for today. We are learning to love and to live. Hear our prayer, O Lord. Amen.

WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES

We will acknowledge wedding

anniversaries on the First Sunday of

each month. Both the husband and

the wife must be members of New

Prospect. Please call the church office

with your information.

Debit Card Giving

You can worship the Lord

with your tithes and offerings

by also using your debit card.

Please visit Room 106 at the

end of each worship service.

On Line Giving

eGiving is available for your

convenience on New

Prospect’s Website:

www.newnpmbcunity.org

ENTER HIS GATES WITH PRAISE PAGE 3

Offertory Prayer

Holy Father You have blessed us in a bountiful way in the year that is

about to come to a close. We thank You for each blessing. Help us to express

our love and appreciation today as we give our tithes, mission gifts and

sacrificial offerings. You have given us many gifts, but the greatest of all is

Your Son, our Savior, Jesus Christ. We thank You that in Jesus, You became

identified with us. Help us to realize Your presence more than ever before.

Accept our gifts and use them to bring other people to a knowledge that

"God is with us." In Jesus' Name we pray. Amen.

“Therefore, my beloved, be steadfast, immovable, always excelling in the

work of the Lord, because you know that in the Lord your labor is not in

vain.” 1 Corinthians 15:58

Appreciations and Expressions of

Thanks have been received from the

following:

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BROADCASTING LIVE

Share with our church family, especially our sick and shut-in, they can view

our Sunday Services on our website. Click on sermons,

and then LIVE VIDEO STREAM

PRAY WITHOUT CEASING FOR OUR MEMBERS PAGE 4

FUNERAL NOTICES “Blessed are they that mourn, for they shall be comforted.” - Matthew 5:4

NAME FAMILY SERVICE DATE Pauline Jones The Bullock & Williams

Family

Arrangements Incomplete

Barbara Eskridge The Eskridge Family New Prospect Baptist Church Detroit, MI

January 5, 2018

Sylvester Jones The Jones Family New Prospect Baptist Church Detroit, MI

January 4, 2018

Velma Knox-Haynes The Knox Family New Bethel Baptist Church Germantown, TN

December 30, 2017

Enomwoyi Khaphiri- Hill

The Hill Family O. H. Pye Funeral Home Detroit, MI

December 28, 2017

Terry McGee The Perry Family Greater Seth Temple COGIC Farmington Hills, MI

December 27, 2017

For additional detailed information, please see the notices posted in the Church Lobby, The Light Center Lobby, and The Electronic Sign or call the Church office.

THE HOSPITAL

“Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the Lord delivers him out of them all.” Psalms 34:19

NAME HOSPITAL

Rita Bowers Henry Ford (Blvd.)

PRAY WITHOUT CEASING FOR OUR MEMBERS PAGE 5

SICK AND SHUT-IN

Mattie Bullock, Westwood Nursing Center, 16588 Schaefer, Detroit 48235 Ferris Byrd, Oak Pointe Villa Nursing Home, 18901 Meyers, Detroit 48235 Juanita Dubose, 22800 Civic Center Drive, #159B, Southfield 48033 Earl Green, Advantage Living Center, 25330 W. Six Mile Rd., Redford 48240 Esther Holt, Hartford Rehabilitation Center, 6700 W. Outer Dr., Detroit 48235 Arvadia Howard, 17267 Common Rd., Roseville, MI 48081 Stella Kelsey, Maple Manor Rehabilitation, 31215 Novi Rd., Novi 48377 Sandra Kendrick, 22800 Civic Center Drive, #151B, Southfield 48033 Emma Maclin, West Oaks Nursing Care, 22355 W. 8 Mile Rd., Detroit 48219

Louise Maddox, Oak Pointe Villa Senior Care, 18901 Meyers Road, Detroit 48235 Gustie McCormick, American House, 17267 Common Rd., Roseville 48081 Lucile Miller, West Bloomfield Rehab Center, 6445 W. Maple, W. Bloomfield 48322 Wilbert Richardson, 23730 Kelly Rd. #4, Eastpointe, MI 48021 Elizabeth White, Park Nursing Home, 111 Fourth Street, Highland Park 48203

Linda Allen Jessie Mae Dinwiddie Frankie Lane Connie Stafford

Annie Bailey Dermont Flournoy Harry Larsosa Leroy Stafford

Edith Bailey Katherine Gilbert Willie B. Lee Brenda Stephenson

Lina Baker James Gray Maurice Lynum Mary Tatum

Tina Baker Ruby Green Andre Mapp Aurelia Thomas

Ulysses Bellamy Nancy Hall-Moore Barbara Marable Annie Tillman

Herman Bennett Grace Hammons Rogers Marable Grace Tindle

Fatimah Blakely Rennonnia Hastie Destinee McEwen Loretta Torrence

Rhonda Bowens Randolph Henlon Juanita McMurtry Grady Townsend

Mary Boyd Julia Hill Lavora Morrison Castana Turner

Fannie Burrell Ethel Hearn Myrtle Nelson Gail Turner

Martha Price Burrows Hattie Henderson Erma Phillips Jeanette Turner

Tresa Carter Doretha Holden Priscilla Pugh Ollie Turner

Clerely Chaney Josephine Hollingsworth Kristen Rhone Sethrida Walker

Vonetta Clark Willie Holmes Jeanette Riley Michelle White

Clayton Clarke Clara Horton Mamie Rimmer Sandra White

Bertha Clinton Beverly Jackson Ella Roberson Patricia Williams

Janice Coley Timella James Charisse Sanders Juanita Wilson

George Cook Dorothy Jameson Dolores Singleton

Tanisha Cooper Laura Johnson Edward Sledge

Charles Daniels Jacqueline Kemp Dorothy Smith

Elizabeth Denard Leroy Killion Ruth Smith

FROM THE DESK OF REV. CARNEL RICHARDSON

Shalom and grace to You from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ!

O Magnify the Lord with me and let us continue to exalt His wonderful name together. My heart, soul and mind are all overjoyed as we end a wonderful year together. New Prospect Missionary Baptist Church, our Heavenly Father has kept us, blessed us, and never failed us in 2017.

Our Savior, Jesus Christ makes an eloquent and powerful statement when he tells His disciples that they are the salt of the earth and the light of the world (Matthew 5:13-14). New Prospect, in 2017 we have continued to shine the light of Christ in our worship, preaching, outreach, community partnerships, and overall ministry efforts. We have exhibited that indolence bears no reward and that success is accomplished by hard work and consistency. We have proven that we are the light of the world.

Below are some highlights of accomplishments in our Christian life together:

Continued to baptize new believers and receive new members by way of Christian Experience

Continued to pursue excellence in Christian Education through the Sunday School and Specialized Christian Education Courses

Continued our weekly Bible studies such as Women in the Word, Brother to Brother, Young Adult Bible Study, etc.

Continued our intercessory prayer efforts at 10:00 am and 6:00 pm on Mondays

Continued our outreach efforts through the “Meal Served with Love” and Saturday Outreach Worship, Meals on Wheels, Homeless Week, etc.

Nurtured our seasoned senior citizens in various ways

Provided our graduating High School Seniors with College Scholarships

Increased our Youth and Young Adult Ministry Exponentially through offering Bible Study, prayer, mentoring, travel, and other culturally diverse activities

Renamed the Corner of Pembroke and Livernois Rev. Wilma R. Johnson Avenue

Received another surplus of accolades for our work with the Race for the Cure Cancer Initiative

Strengthened our partnership with the Detroit Police Department through various events and initiatives i.e. Youth Carnival, Goodfellows, etc.

Fulfilled our Christian duty to Mission work through assisting Hurricane Harvey Victims

The list is longer than what has been stated but the crux of the matter is that with God’s help we have remained a strong and vibrant church. The good news is that the “Best is Yet to Come.” In 2018, we must GROW SPIRITUALLY. In 2018, we must continue to do the work of ministry. We must continue to LIFT UP THE NAME OF JESUS.

Looking Forward to the New Year, Rev. Carnel H.L. Richardson

Lead Pastoral Minister

NEW PROSPECT BIBLE STUDY CLASSES Tuesdays – Women’s Bible Study – 6:00 p.m.

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

Tuesdays – Young Adult Bible Study (ages: 18 to 35) – 7:00 p.m.

Wednesdays – Church Bible Study – 11:00 a.m./6:30 p.m.

Wednesdays – Children’s Bible Study (ages: 11 and under) – 6:30 p.m.

Wednesdays – Youth Bible Study (ages 12 to 17) – 6:30 p.m.

2nd & 4th Thursdays – Seasoned Seniors Bible Study – 10:00 a.m.

2017 WEEKLY BIBLE READING PLAN

December 3, 2017 – Week 49 – Psalm 150

December 10, 2017 – Week 50 – Proverbs 1

December 17, 2017 – Week 51 – Proverbs 2

December 24, 2017 – Week 52 – Proverbs 3

December 31, 2017 – Week 1 – Proverbs 4

January 7, 2018 – Week 2 – Proverbs 5

January 14, 2018 – Week 3 – Proverbs 6

January 21, 2018 – Week 4 – Proverbs 7

January 28, 2018 – Week 5 – Proverbs 8

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ANNOUNCEMENTS AND INFORMATION PAGE 7

THIS WEEK AT NEW PROSPECT PAGE 8

MONDAY – JANUARY 1, 2018

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE AND CHURCH

CLOSED

TUESDAY – JANUARY 2, 2018 7:00 p.m. – Young Adult Bible Study 7:00 p.m. – NP Music Ministry Rehearsal

WEDNESDAY – JANUARY 3, 2018 11:00 a.m./6:30 p.m. – Church Bible Study 5:30 p.m. – Sunday School Teacher’s Meeting 6:00 p.m. – Celestial Children’s Choir Rehearsal 6:30 p.m. – Children’s Bible Study 6:30 p.m. – Youth Bible Study

THURSDAY – JANUARY 4, 2018

10:00 a.m. – Seasoned Seniors Chair Aerobics

FRIDAY – JANUARY 5, 2018

SATURDAY – JANUARY 6, 2018 9:00 a.m. – Deacon’s Ministry Meeting 10:00 a.m. – Deaconess Ministry Meeting

11:00 a.m. – NP Music Ministry Rehearsal

ANNOUNCEMENTS AND INFORMATION PAGE 9

NEW YEAR’S EVE SCHEDULE

Sunday, December 31, 2017

(One Service)

Morning Worship Service - 10:00am

New Year’s Eve Worship Service - 7:00pm

THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE AND THE CHURCH

will be CLOSED on Monday, January 1, 2018

The Courtesy Ministry will meet on Saturday, January 9, 2018 at

6:00pm.

Women in the Word Bible Study and Brother-to-Brother Bible Study

will resume on Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at 6:00pm.

Nursing/Senior Citizens Ministry: Thursday, January 11, 2018

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

The General Mission Ministry will meet on Saturday, January 13, 2018 at 10:00am.

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The Nurses Ministry will meet on Saturday, January 13, 2018 at 12:00pm.

Saturday Outreach Worship will be on Saturday, January, 13, 2018, 3501 Woodward at 3:00pm. The Evangelism and Pastor’s Care ministries will serve.

The Community Meal Is Served With Love, Sunday, January 14, 2018 at 4:00pm. Volunteers are needed to greet and serve our guests. Wear your “Shine” t-shirts. The Evangelism and Pastor’s Care ministries will serve.

In observance of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King’s Birthday on Monday,

January 15, 2018 the Church and Administrative office will be closed.

ALL MINISTRY HEADS!!! THE DATES AND TIMES OF

YOUR MEETINGS FOR THE 2018 CALENDAR ARE

NOW DUE! Please place your schedule in the

Administrative Mailbox or email to:

maxinestephen@newnpmbcunity.org

New Prospect Youth Mini-Conference (NP Youth: Ages 12-17)

January 12-13, 2018

THEME: #UNLOCKINGSPIRITUALIDENTITY

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:17

**Please watch the bulletin for details**

Scouting Programs

at NP Every 2nd and 4th Saturday

11:30 a.m.

Girl Scout Troops 75268/75269/75270/75274

Location: Fine Arts Room ______________________________

Boy Scout Troop/Pack 689

11:00 a.m.

Location: ATL – 19940 Livernois

Weekly Christian Education

Opportunities

Bible Study

Children (Ages 5-11)

Wednesdays at 6:45 p.m. – Nursery

Teens (Ages 12-17)

Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. – Room 105

Choir Rehearsals

Celestial Children’s Choir (Ages 5-11)

Wednesdays at 5:45 p.m. – Chapel

Sunday School

Every Sunday Morning at 9:30am

FOR ALL AGES!

Youth In

Action “Little Lights”

Events and Activities Designed Especially for Ages 11 and Under

Every 3rd and 4th Sunday at 11am Location: The Light Center

Youth Message/Round Table Lively/Relative/ Lessons for Teens

Ages 12-17 Every 3rd Sunday @ 11:00am

All Are Welcome!

Mentoring Sessions EVERY 2nd Sunday & 4th Sundays at 11am

NP GIRLS UNITED

Ages 12-17 in WRJ Chapel

CROWN FORUM – Young Men

Ages 12-17 in Room 200

HOLIDAY WORSHIP SCHEDULE

First Sunday of Advent - Hope November 26, 2017

Theme: “Wonderful Counselor”

Second Sunday of Advent - Peace December 3, 2017

Theme: “Mighty God”

Third Sunday of Advent - Joy December 10, 2017

Theme: “Everlasting Father”

Fourth Sunday of Advent – Love December 17, 2017

Theme: “Prince of Peace”

Church Family Christmas Gathering

December 17, 2017 - 4:00pm

Blue Monday Christmas Prayer Service - December 18, 2017 – 7:00pm

Christmas Eve Morning Worship Service – 10:00am December 24, 2017

Sermon: “When Grace Appeared” 2 Timothy 1:8-10

Christmas Eve Cantata – 3:00pm December 24, 2017

“Come As a Child”

Christmas Eve Worship Service – 4:00pm December 24, 2017

“God Has a Face!” Matthew 1:18-24

Christmas Day Worship Service – 8:00am December 25, 2017

“Celebrating a Remarkable Gift” Isaiah 9:6

Russell Street and New Prospect - Location: New Prospect Baptist Church

New Year’s Eve Morning Worship Service – 10:00am December 31, 2017

“Eyes Have Not Seen” I Corinthians 2:6-9

New Year’s Eve Worship Service – 7:00pm December 31, 2017

“Order My Steps” Psalm 37:23