Mount Pleasant Church & Ministries (Baltimore) 34/39 Zipcode Zone

Moving to Mount Pleasant's FACEBOOK and TWITTER sites

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Dear Members of the Mount Pleasant 34-39 community. We aren't posting here at this time, but we are following the Mount Pleasant Facebook and Twitter sites:
http://www.facebook.com/mpcmbaltimore and https://twitter.com/#!/mpcmbaltimore .
So if you have a facebook account, please "like" the page, and if you have a Twitter account, please "follow" Mount Pleasant. Many of the 34-39 members are there. We'll look forward to seeing you over there as well.

Celebrating Bishop Johnson's 40th Anniversary: Israel Houghton Leads Praise & Worship Sun. 7/25, 9AM

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Join us at Mount Pleasant Church & Ministries, 6000 Radecke Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21206 for the 9AM service on Sunday 7/25/10. Israel Houghton will be leading the Praise and Worship portion of the morning service. This is part of Bishop Clifford M. Johnson's 40th Anniversary celebration.

Of course, members of Mount Pleasant are very used to singing "Friend of God" on Sunday mornings.

Join us for a wonderful worship service. It's Sunday morning, so of course, there is no charge to come to church. We continue the celebration at 5:00 with special guests, Baltimore's Church of the Redeemed of the Lord. Happy Anniversary Bishop Johnson!

No MPCM Service - Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010

2010-02-07T06:49:00.002-05:00

Good morning 34/39,

Today's services have been canceled due to snow. 
We received an email from Mount Pleasant asking
all members to inform family and friends.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Red Dress Sunday: Feb 14
Trip To Sight and Sound: April 10
Couples Night Out: Feb 19
Rise Up Friday: Feb 19
Evangelism Nursing Home Outreach: Feb 20, 4-5pm

Service WEDNESDAY NIGHT: Dec. 23, 7 PM (In place of missed Sunday Service due to snow)

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As most of you now know, yesterday's Sunday worship service was not held due to the record-breaking snow fall. However, we will have service this week! Mount Pleasant will have a worship service on Wednesday, Dec. 23, at 7 PM! Please spread the word to family and friends.

Sermon Notes: Let Peace Rule & Don't Worry (Dec. 6, 13)

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Over the past few weeks, Bishop Johnson has been reminding the congregation about the real reason for Christmas (Christ!), but he has really been making sure that all know that this should not be a season for stressing out over "things" or the "acquisition of things." He said that no one should spend beyond their budget, don't worry about gifts to get or whether you can't afford gifts. Do not be stressed over anything this season.

Review of Sermon Notes:
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Let Peace Rule!

Colossians 3:13-15,16

¹⁵And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful.

Don't be anxious about anything!
(Matt. 6:25, 28, 31, 34)

²⁵Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment?

²⁶Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are ye not much better than they?

²⁷Which of you by taking thought can add one cubit unto his stature?

²⁸And why take ye thought for raiment? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin:

²⁹And yet I say unto you, That even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these.

³⁰Wherefore, if God so clothe the grass of the field, which to day is, and to morrow is cast into the oven, shall he not much more clothe you, O ye of little faith?

³¹Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed?

³²(For after all these things do the Gentiles seek:) for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things.

³³But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.

³⁴Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.

Don't worry!

Worry:
1) Keeps you from enjoying what you already have
2) Makes you forget your own worth
3) Is a complete waste of energy
4) Erases the promises of God from your mind
5) Doesn't look good on you.

First seek the kingdom of God. Put your care upon him. Why carry something that HE has already carried for you?

Vicky Yohe comes to Mt. Pleasant

2009-11-30T13:39:00.004-05:00

Vicki Yohe is coming to Mt. Pleasant on Dec. 13!
Bio: http://www.vickiyohe.org/bio.php

Mount Pleasant will recognize Vicki's cover of Martha Munizzi's song "Because of Who You Are" (The Praise and Worship Team sang this yesterday), and her version of the worship song,"He's Been Faithful."

Vicki Yohe is signed to CeCe Winans' PureSprings label. Christian Music Monthly has published this interview with Vicki, it will introduce you to Vicki and her ministry:
http://www.webspawner.com/users/cmmonthly/vickiyoheaworsh.html

Vicki Yohe sings "Because of Who You Are."

Interview with Vicki Yohe by BET's CocoBrother
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CHRISTMAS CONCERT AT MOUNT PLEASANT WITH VICKI YOHE
SUNDAY, December 13, 2009
5:00 PM
Tickets: $10 + 1 unwrapped toy.
Approved list of suggested toys:
http://www.mountpleasant.org/events/Christmasconcert-toylist.htm
Tickets may be purchased at Lifeway Christian Bookstore. Toys to be donated should be brought to the concert. Monetary donations will be accepted in place of the toy donations.
Toys will be donated to the Johns Hopkins Children's Center and surrounding communities.

Series on INTEGRITY - summary from Sun. Nov. 29, 2009

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Over the last few weeks, Bishop Johnson has been talking about integrity.

Here is a summary of the points that he has been giving us.

Building Integrity in Our Lives

Deal with your past
Commit to discover what the scripture says about justice and honor
Examine your daily walk with God (Be quick to repent and confess sin, seek God's enabling grace to help you change direction.)
Judge yourselves
Listen to your conscience
Seek Godly counsel from someone who understands your circumstances is is living by Godly values.
Obey what you know (don't ignore it, respond to it).

We are reminded to "Be a doer, not just a hearer" (James 1:22.)

Our power source for life, a life of integrity, is Jesus Christ.

Scriptures used: Phil 4:13, Acts 17:28a, Psalm 107, Psalm 92, 1 John 4, Psalm 24, Psalm 27:1, Psalm 18:28-34, Isaiah 41: 10, 13, Psalm 102:27, Acts 17:28.
Bible Online: http://www.biblegateway.com/

34/39 Member Highlight

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34/39 Member Sis. Whitney Stansfield creates baked goods for your enjoyment! Her business "Taste and See" was featured at Mount Pleasant's Family & Friends Celebration this summer.

Photos from 34/39 Breakfast in the Park

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Photos from 34/39 2009 ZipZone Sunday

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New Holiday Worship Schedule. 9 AM services from Nov. 29 - Dec. 27

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Greetings 34/39 ZipZone! We have been away from the blog for a little while, but we are still here to serve you! Please note that Mount Pleasant is launching a new Worship Schedule for the Holiday Season. Morning Service will begin at 9 AM each Sunday starting November 29 (after Thanksgiving) until Dec. 27 (before the New Year.) Our New Year's Eve, Dec. 31 Watchnight Service will also begin at 9 AM.

Living Life in the Love of God, May 17 Sermon Quotes

2009-05-20T06:37:00.002-05:00

Sunday Sermon Quotes from Bishop Johnson, Sunday, May 17, 2009

Scripture References:
I John 3: 1-3, I John 3: 14-16, I John 4: 6-12.

Love is a realm
The realm of love is not subject to the natural world
It's a realm where you can experience God continually.
It's where faith becomes natural, where faith becomes understandable.
You will not live a life of love accidentally. You have to choose. Making a choice to love, sometimes you have to do it everyday, several times a day.
Christ died for us, we must live for Him. (I John 3:16)
Most precious words: "I love you," "I forgive you."
Love will paralyze fear.
Love is a realm where fear has no power.
The only cure for a painful environment is to allow God to love it away.
Love is not an action, it's a dimension.
When you love your enemies, you provide a conduit for God to love them.
You have to be in the right posture, the right realm for miracles.
Perfect love casts out fear ((I John 4:18)
You are committed only to the degree that you are committed to love.

PURSUE THE LOVE LIFE WITH YOUR WHOLE HEART!

Prayer for families in our Zip Zone

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We are thankful for the life of Mount Pleasant's 100 year old member, Mother Mary Davis, who went to be with the Lord after so many years! We also ask continued prayer for Bro. Aaron Pitts on the passing of his mother. Please continue to pray for your 34/39 Deacon, Deacon Richard Lewis who is healing. We look forward to his return to MPCM soon!

Good Friday Services Today

2009-04-10T07:46:00.002-05:00

Good morning.

Mount Pleasant will be celebrating Good Friday with services today, Friday, April 10, at 10:45 a.m.

2nd Annual 34/39 Breakfast in the Park! May 23, 2009

2009-03-26T10:43:00.002-05:00

It's a Spring 2008 21234 & 21239 Event!

The Deacon Care Team for the 21234 & 21239 Zip Zone would like to invite all 34/39 Members to the:

2nd Annual 34/39 Breakfast in the Park

34/39 will have breakfast and walk around the Lake on Saturday, May 23, 2009. Whether you decide to walk, sit and talk ... jog, or toss a ball ... we're looking forward to seeing you there!

Saturday, May 23, 2009.
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Location: Lake Montebello at Montebello Park in Baltimore.

The cost is FREE! We'll bring the breakfast food: fruit, pastries, yogurt, juice, and more! We'll bring the table and some seating. Feel free to join in and bring your blankets and lawn chairs as well.Eat! Fellowship! Join us at the park!

We'll see you at the park on Saturday, May 23!

Directions from MPCM:

Make right onto Radecke
Turn left at Cedonia Ave. changes to Sinclair Lane
Turn right at Moravia Rd
Turn left at Walther Ave.
Turn left at Harford Rd.
Turn right at Lake Montebello Terrence
Turn left at Curran DriveTurn left onto school parking lot, (you will see playground equipment)

Lake Montebello is surrounded by Hillen Rd (which changes to Perrring Pkwy), 33rd, Harford Rd. This entrance is off of Harford Rd.

-Your 34/39 Deaconcare ZipZone Team:

Deac. & Sis. Lewis, Deac. & Sis. Moore, Deac. & Sis. Tull

ZIPZONE Sunday, Part II. This Sunday, March 29!

2009-03-26T10:34:00.003-05:00

This Sunday, March 29, is our ZIP ZONE Sunday. This Sunday, at 7:45 and 10:45 services, we will sit with our zip zones. This will provide us with a chance to continue to recognize one another as members of 34/39! We'll have signs and will look forward to welcoming you!

Prayer and Support for Loss in the Family

2009-02-18T06:58:00.002-05:00

Dear 34/39 Members,

We are in prayer Deacon Barry Moore and his family on the death of Deacon Moore's father, Andre Moore. The wake for Deacon Moore's father was yesterday and the homegoing service will be today Wednesday, February 18, 2009 at 11 AM:

Vaughn Green
8728 Liberty Road
Randallstown, MD 21133
410-655-0015
http://www.vaughncgreene.com/randallstown.htm

We also pray for the family of 34/39 member Sis. Juanita Addison; she went to be the Lord. Her daughter is Arnita Addison.

Gang Awareness - Coming Sunday, Feb. 16

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Bishop Johnson has named Feb. 16, 2009, "Gang Awareness Sunday." The 10:45 service will have local police, testimonies, information, and more. Please plan to come this Sunday at 10:45 and bring others with you.

Coming soon: postings from other services

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Notes from the following services:

Jan. 11 (Entire Sanctification, 1 Thessalonians 6:16-24)
Feb. 1 (2 Corinthians 4:1-8)
Feb. 8 (Experiencing Holiness, Experiencing Sanctification, 2 Corinthians 4:3, 1 Corinthians 10, Ephesians 4:17-24)

will be posted soon. Some of these services contain unique demonstrations that should be experienced via the DVD. Please consider getting the DVD for the full messages.

Sermon Notes: 7:45, 10:45, 5:00 Jan. 4, 2009

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These notes contain highlights from both of Bishop Johnson's messages at 7:45 and 10:45 on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2009. Some brief highlights from the 5:00 Communion Service are also included. You are always encouraged to get the tapes and DVDs from the Narthex (on the side of the Narthex/Lobby closest to the elevator, going toward the Resource Center.)

Morning Services
Scripture References: Deut. 8:17-18

The people were taking credit for all of the wealth that they had. "In Abraham shall all of the nations of the earth be blessed." The Word is inot just for them, it is for us.

Proverbs 10:22
The emphasis is not on the wealth, the emphasis is on the blessing (the covenant relationship that God had with Abraham and put on his seed.)

We are the spiritual seed of Abraham; we are qualified for the blessing.

Hebrews 6:16-18
What God promises, He is able to perform. Wealth doesn't necessarily have to do with money, it can be a relationship.

True freedom only happens when I obey His command.

Deut. 8:1. Be careful to follow every commandment that I have given to you.

He led us through '08. It was hard, difficult, and tight, but God led us.

We have to remember that we didn't come through on our own. He led us even when we were kicking and screaming. You're right where you need to be right now.

When ends are meeting, remember, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth our to the mouth of God. Remember: life and death are in the power of the tongue; God hates murmuring.

Deut. 8:5-6. Keep God's commandments by reverencing Him.

Don't despise the chastening of the Lord. When God is disciplining you, He's training you to be equipped to go through difficult places. God loves me the way I am, but He doesn't want me to stay that way.

v. 11. Be careful that you don't forget the Lord your God by keeping His commandments. When we eat and are full, we tend to forget. Example: When you get a new home, don't forget God.
v. 13. Modern day ... [remember God] when you get a raise on your job. Increase doesn't necessarily mean money, you may have been increased in some justice or health. Be careful that your heart doesn't become proud.
The reason why we have issues: We don't want to obey the covenant. He doesn't need your help, He just needs your obedience. The freedom is in the blessing. It is the blessing that brings the wealth. It's not you, it's He that is doing it. Your money, relationships, family - it's all tied up in the covenant.

I'm already blessed. Live in the confines of the blessing. Remember that it is God who sustains you. It doesn't matter how it looks, you just need to know that he's sustaining you. I may not have everything that I want, but He's positioning Himself to take cre of our needs. In God's Word, you can find a hiding place - everything you need. The promised land - The Lord already said that you can have it, but when you there, you have to obey. In my weakness, He becomes my strength, In those moments, I have to stand on the Word of God.

Deut. 8:17-18, Hebrews 6:11-18.

It's the blessing that brings that riches, not the riches that bring the blessing (Galations 3:29, Ephesians 1:2). Understand how to live in and stay in the blessing. It's hard for most people to have complete dependence on the Word of God and God's ability and faithfulness to provide everthing that we need. We say "He's faithful" when it's convenient, we have to know that He's faithful when it's tight.

Deut. 8:1

Be careful to follow every one of His commandments
Remember how God humbled you when He tested you.
Keep God's commandments by fearing Him, reverencing Him (v. 5-6.)

God's Word will always work. When you reverence God, it evidences that you are in a covenant relationship. The time to reverence Him is when it's tight. When the oxygen is out of my environment, it's God's Word that makes me breathe again.

verse 11. Take heed not to forget God by not keeping His commands. DON'T FORGET! When you get the things, don't let the things take God's place. True freedom comes only in the confines of the covenant. Disobedience yields consequences that will hold you longer than you want to be held. The enemy get us involved in "dead works", "Fleshly works" ... God will always sustain you.

5:00 p.m. Communion Service

Scripture Reference: 1 Corinthians 11: 23-31

Communion can be a life-giving, life changing experience.

Examine [definition]: To inspect, look inside, not to find disapproval. Key: to look inside and remind us of the Lord Jesus Christ. Look inside to find what's right with me. I get approval in Jesus. He's provided a way to put me back in fellowship and nothing can take me out of relationship.

Come to the table and remember you are approved. Luke 16. [when you know you've been wrong] The wrong doesn't disqualify you, it lets yo know how qualified you are. Why am I sick and weak? Too much negativity in the body. The Lord says, When I chasten you, I'm training you. Activate the release valve - Communion.

Sermon Notes: Bishop Johnson, New Year's Eve, Dec. 31, 2008. "God's Time Made Personal"

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(This message contains references to the kairos and the chronos. Throughout January, you've been hearing Bishop Johnson refer to kairotic moments. This is the message where he introduces that topic.)

Scripture Reference: I Cor. 15: 1-10 (Entire scripture texts are found in the comments section of this post.)

Nothing happens in the sovereignty of God by accident. God gives us His word forinstruction. There's nothing in the Bible by accident. No one is on this earth by accident. You're here on God's time.

Everyone in the room can find yourselves in the scripture.

Fullness - fulfillment, completion of time.
Time:

Chronos (Quantitative) - period measured by the succession of objects and events and denotes the passing of a moment. (Time moves and nobody can stop it.)

Kairos - time, seasons. Time moves but there is something passing in chronos. (Time of accomplishment.) Something happens (Qualitatively.)

In kairos time, something ought to happen. Chronos is measured time. Chronos time embraces all possible kairos time.

All measured time is not always accomplished time.

Make your kairos person. KAIROTIC MOMENT.

Acts 7:51-60, 8:1

How many times has God spoken to us and we refused to do what God had for us in the kairotic moment? Don't miss your kairotic moment when God speaks. Whenever kairos comes, it leaves a residue.

Acts 9:1-5

[Recall the stories of] Saul (hebrew name)/Paul (greek name)

Acts 9:5, Acts 26:14. In chapter 7, when Stephen was being stones, there was a kairotic moment, rejected.

Paul's conscience was being violated. "It's hard to kick against the goads/pricks" which means that there's no need to kick against what you can't stop anyway.

Whenever you get a kiss from heaven, your eyes are opened. Acts 9:18.

I Cor 15: 8-9 (Like a premie, born dead, living among living people.) Phil. 3:12-14.

What about God's fullness of time for your dreams, business, family, aspirations?

[God says] What are you going to do with My Son? I've given you all of the chronos that you need. Would you give Him your life and see what God will do next?

Please note that these sermon notes are a summary. The entire message is available on CD or DVD. It can be ordered through the church's website, by calling the office. You can also get a copy immediately after any service. As as you exit the sanctuary, go toward the right side of the Narthex (church lobby) next to the elevators to find the booth with media resources.

Condolences and Prayer Requests

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Please keep the following families in prayer as they are missing their family members who passed in December. Please find them in church on Sunday and share your love and encouragement with them.

* Sis. Mae Edwards and family on the passing of her daughter, Sis. Denise Bates.

* Bro. Ed Neal on the passing of his aunt.

* Sis. Nadine Neal on the passing of her father.

Please keep all of our 34/39 members in prayer. There have been requests for prayer for healing (physical and emotional), children, family issues, recovery, and restoration.

Sermon Notes: Min. Brace, Sunday, Dec. 28, 2008

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The following highlights come from Min. Brace's sermon, 7:45 a.m., Sunday, Dec. 28.

So much of what we do to celebrate Christmas does not honor Christ, it's honoring ourselves. Most of what we do is nothing more than a veiled, vain attempt to avoid rejection. We spend money that we don't have to give gifts to people that we don't even talk to half of the time. We measure our value by the gift that we give. What is the value/quality of the gift that you give to The King?

[This Christmas] made me look at my celebratory acts, the reason for the season. [I] found that Jesus Christ is our best example for dealing with rejection (Isaiah 53:1-3.) The same way that He was despides and rejected, He still IS despised and rejected. He did not allow the rejection of man to prevent him from doing what God told him to do.

Despised - looked down upon. Hebrew definition: "Hold in disdain or disrespect, prefer something more that the thing you despise."
Rejection - refuse to submit to, refuse to hear, receive. Hebrew definition: "stop, desist, leave someone alone, lacking men, forsaken by men.

Rejection started in heaven. Lucifer preferred his own lordship and wouldn't submit to (rejected) the Lordship of God.
It continued in the garden. Adam sinned out of a fear of rejection. He preferred acceptance from Eve more than he preferred obedience from God. All of mankind as a result is sold into sin because of the spirit of rejection.

At every turn and circumstance, man has rejected God because we have sought acceptance from man more than we have preferred God. But Jesus Christ is our example. He created everything, knows everything, knows that He will face rejection and despisement, comes to a cruel earth and submits to rejection. He preferred the acceptance of His father more than acceptance by man. He fulfilled His mission. He who was rejected, gave His life for those who were rejected. He who is rejected, does not reject those who reject Him. God owes us nothing! God sent his son who was rejected by the very ones who reject Him. How can I, how dare we shrink back from loving our enemies when God demonstrated His love toward us by sending His son. The rejected one died and hung on a cross for us even when He is rejected.

Hebrews 4:14-15:

14 Seeing then that we have a great high priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession.
15 For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin.

Since Jesus is our example, how did He oevercome? How shall WE overcome?

It was overcome through faithful obedience. Faith requires obedience. Obedience requires faith. He was faithfully obedient to the command, mission, purpose of His father. he was not concerned about man's acceptance, He was concerned about God's acceptance.

When God calls you and you stop and retreat because of rejection, that's when you prefer the acceptance of man.

When it is easy --> faithfully obey. When it's hard --> faithfully obey. Through the fire --> faithfully obey. Through the flood --> faithfully obey. When family walks away --> faithfully obey. When it seems like you don't have a friend in the world --> faithfully obey. When ends don't meet --> faithfully obey.

He promised to see you through your expected end with joy. All that it requires is that you faithfully obey. Jesus Christ - our example.

Merry Christmas

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Good morning 34/39 and friends,

We wish you a very

Merry Christmas!

We pray that you will truly have peace, comfort, and joy on this day as you remember the birth of Christ. He came to carry our loads, relieve our burdens, and prevent us from suffering in eternity. No matter what is going on in our lives, we can be grateful for JESUS, the son of God. The sun is shining so brightly in Baltimore this morning. Let your acceptance and remembrance of the SON shine in your heart today.

Passing of 34/39 Member, Denise Bates

2008-12-17T14:29:00.002-05:00

Our 34/39 member Sis. Denise Bates went home to be with the Lord on Friday. Sis. Bates is the daughter of Sis. Mae Edwards. The viewing will be today, Wednesday,December 17, 2008 between the hours of 4 and 8 p.m. The service will be tomorrow, Thursday, December 18, 2008 wake 10:30 a.m. worship to follow.

Please keep this family in your thoughts and prayers.

Arrangements for mother of 34/39 member Sharon Moore

2008-12-16T16:58:00.002-05:00

Information for Sis. Sharon Moore's Mom's services:

Viewing:
Thursday, December 18th from 3:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.
@ Vaughn C. Greene Funeral Home
4905 York Road
Baltimore, Md. 21212

Wake, Funeral and Repast:
Friday, December 19th
@ St. James Free Baptist Church
3916 Old York Road
Baltimore, Md 21212
From 6:30 P.M. - 7:30 P.M. and funeral service and repass to follow

Burial Saturday morning @ Woodlawn

Please keep the family in prayer.

Food sales and deals at the local Ravenwood Giant

2008-12-16T09:31:00.006-05:00

Don't forget sales and deals at the local Giant on Loch Raven and Taylor Avenues (Ravenwood.) Our 34/39 have noted that this is one of their grocers of choice. Here is the link for the weekly circular:

http://giantfood.shoplocal.com/index.aspx?pagename=shopmain&pagenumber=1&fsid=f02de5e4-e3ad-4e58-a94f-22e4f9f45589&storeid=1038630&circularid=14421

Mount Pleasant's College Students

2008-12-16T08:48:00.004-05:00

Mount Pleasant's college students and mentors are invited to join the MP COLLEGE CONNECTIONS group on Facebook:

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=28974774299

MP College Connections is a network of full-time and part-time college and continuing education students (approximate ages: 18-30) who live and/or participate in the community served by the Mount Pleasant Church and Ministries in the city of Baltimore. College Connections is designed to provide peer support, professional development, and academic mentoring to undergraduate and graduate students seeing any certificate or degree (Associates through Ph.D.) in any field of study. College Connections will provide mentoring from a Biblical perspective and seeks to encourage and empower students to excel in their work, progress in their programs, and graduate with a plan to use their God-given gifts to serve.

Tree Trimming with Mount Pleasant Family: Tuesday, 12/16

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Come on out and trim the tree and see the wonderful children's exhibit of biblical history and the birth of Christ. This Tuesday, 12/16 at 7 p.m. in the Family Life Center of Mount Pleasant.

Semon Notes: Overcoming Depression - 7:45, Dec. 14, 2008

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The following highlights are from Bishop Johnson's 7:45 service. All members are encouraged to get the full context from the CDs.
Scripture context: Psalm 102:1-4, Romans 8:25-29, Hebrews 4:14-16

The spirit of rejection leads to depression. Depression is anger surpressed. It comes from feelings of anger, guilt, hopelessness.
[Depression] Leads to a place of cessation of activity.
Depression is a deeper level of emotional turmoil. 1 person in 5 will experience levels of persistent depression. Depression is a major risk factor after heart attack and stroke.
Depression not only affects you, but it affects those around you.
Depression can be caused by a variety of factors:

--> Stress. God didn't create our bodies to handle much stress. God didn't give us the spirit of fear, but fear unrecognized can lead to stress.

--> Unconfessed sin. When sin in going on in your life unchecked, the enemy will lead you to a place of depression.

--> Other physical things. You may need to get a good check-up. Some things to check: overactive thyroid, female hormones, diabetes, vitamin B12. The Bible tells us to take care of our temples. These things can create a deficiency, a sadness.

--> Sometimes prescription drugs will cause you to be in a place of sadness and depression (overmedicated) ... may not always be possessed by a demon.

--> Recreational drugs: alcohol, cocaine. Depression comes later ... you keep crashing, it gets worse.

"I always want to have a clear mind so that I can make good decision, make wise choices, to deal with the matter at hand."

Feelings of depression are described in the Bible as: * Fallen countenance * Broken spirit * experiencing despair * being broken hearted * losing heart * becoming faint or weary.

(Be careful of depression right after you're on a great victorious high.)

No one is exempt. No one is completely immune. All are vulnerable. Remember to put on the whole armor of God - it protects you from depression. (Ref. Ephesians 6:10-18)

READ Psalm 143: 1-3.

Depression takes a person's spiritual freedom and power. Remember to pay attention to what has your attention. Remind yourself, "I am a child of God."

Don't let depression get you this year - you already have power - you're already free.

READ Romans 7, Romans 8: 1-2.

The joy of the Lord is my strength. He who the Son sets free is free indeed! All things work together for good ... [for those who love the Lord and are called according to his purpose!] Remember the good times - remember how He brought you out. Weeping endures for a night ...[but joy comes in the morning.] Meditate, muse on how the Lord made a way out of no way. Think about all of the good things he has done.

To do:

PRAY (Get down to where the rubber meets the road, where you mean business with God. He will come to your rescue.)
PRAISE (Praise = Thanksgiving - which ushers you into worship. Remember Psalm 103: 1-5 --- "Bless the Lord, Oh my soul!" Tell my soul to get up out of that darkness. Let everything that has breath, praise the Lord.) Remember: Psalm 127, Revelations 3:20.
WORSHIP (In God's face; behold the beauty of Him. Worship takes you into a place of supoernatural transfer.)
PRAISE Again (Thank Him for what took place in worship.)

Study the life of David: every place you look, he comes out of that despair and praises God. The end of the Psalms - he says "Let everything that has breath [praise the Lord.] (Psalm 150.)

During the holiday season. Don't concern yourself with who's not here, only with who is there. Set your sights on one who will never fail you.

Read Romans 8, Hebrews 4.

ZipZone Sunday Photos from Nov. 30, 2008

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Sermon Highlights: Sun. Dec. 7 - The Spirit of Rejection

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The following notes are highlights/summary points from the 12/7/08 7:45 and 10:45 services. All members are strongly encouraged to get the CD so that you can hear Bishop Johnson's message in its complete context.

Recognizing and Dealing With the Spirit of Rejection
Scripture context: Isaiah 53:3-6, Hebrews 4:13-16.
(These scriptures will be provided in full text in the comments section of this post.)

Rejection is one of Satan's favorite tools to use against God's people. He doesn't waste time inflicting us with the spirit of rejection.
If we allow our emotions to be filled with the spirit of rejection, we limit the favor of God and the power of God in our lives.
Rejection keeps us away from people, and keeps us away from God.
When God blesses us, he doesn't bless us an an island. He blesses us to be a blessing.
Children may be affected as young as in the womb. [Pregnant] women must be protected mentally, emotionally, and physically - her attitude affects both her and the child ... in the womb. Watch what you eat, what you watch, where you go.
People who have the spirit of rejection look for approval in the wrong places.

Points about looking for the favor of God, the blessings of God in all of the wrong places:

Approval [desired] from other people. The approval should come from God. Approval and acceptance seekers have a fear of rejection - they live in your opinion of them, rather than who they really are.
[They would] rather have your love and approval than God's.
[They are] addicted to approval. Approval addicts believe:

If I'm accepted by others, I'll be satisfied.
If I'm accepted by others, I'll be blessed.
If I'm accepted by others, I'll have their favor, and their favor will give me the favor of God ... then my life will be fulfilled.

God is not limited by any outside approval. No experience of human approval leads to permanent satisfaction.
You need to look at the right face and get approval from the right place!

[With the spirit of rejection] You pay a high price.

[You're] vulnerable to whims and suggested opinion of those around you. (Managers need approval. Leaders want approval but don't need to have it.)
Others can take advantage of your vulnerability and mistreat you in every way. When folks know that they can control you, they will control you which leads to more rejection. Sometimes THEY will have the spirit or rejection, they want what you have. The arm of flesh will fail you - no matter who they are. Don't make your expectation too high. Make no provision for the flesh (not even yours!) - Phil 3:4. Nobody can take advantage of you unless you let them.

The enemy uses your fear of rejection to isolate you.

Ask yourself, "Why do I do what I do?" People with the spirit of rejection may appear to be shy, timid, may dodge close relationships - translates to "I'm afraid of being rejected." People don't connect because they'd have to open up.

Results of the spirit of rejection:

No relationships
No blessing and receiving from others
No blessing given to others, no opportunity to give to others

More results:

Rebellion
Anger
Bitterness
Guilt
Escapism
Negative criticism
Judgemental/critical
Distrust
Competitiveness
Jealousy/envy

Anger unchecked will soon become depression. Depression unchecked --> bitterness. Bitterness unchecked --> inferiority. Inferiority --> escapism.

Jesus gives us good news! Luke 12:32, Matt. 7:11, Galations 3:14

* Isaiah 53:3. Nobody was rejected like HIM. No rejection you have can ever measure up to what our savior went through. (Your Holy father will re-father you.) Jesus had to endure God rejecting him because of our sins. He was rejected by the very creation that he made in their mother's wombs! Isaiah 53:5 - He was wounded for our transgressions -- our weaknesses --- rejection is a weakness. Why carry what he has already carried for you? He was rejected so that we can move out of rejection. He cried, "It's finished!" Just for you. GOOD NEWS!

We need to get the limits off of God so that favor can flow. He healed me before I was wounded.
Hebrews 4:13-16. He sees and responds. Don't let it slip. Strengthen your grip on your faith. He feels it with you. He knows exactly how you feel.
During the holiday season, it doesn't make a difference who leaves, He won't! Talk to yourself, "I've got a high priest!"
Bruised blood takes care of deep-seeded emotions - releases you from that deep feeling of rejection. (Sorrow = wound. Grief = wound. Rejection = bruise.) Bruised blood hurts for a long time. He became grief for you. He became sorrow for you. The next time you're feeling down in the dumps, feeling like murmuring and complaining, take a look at Calvary.
I'm blessed whether I feel like it or not.

In '09, everything will be fine!

Highlights: Sunday Nov. 30 Message, 7:45 & 10:45 services

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Bishop Johnson's topic: Let Us Enter In And Possess, But Watch Your Step.

Scriptures: Hebrews 3:1-2, 12-14, 4:1-3

Highlights:

Sometimes it seems easier to stay in a rut than to let God change us.
Don't drift away and go back to what was in your past life.
Many of us are living beneath what God has called us to.
We often live in defeat. Living in defeat is hard work!
Struggle is work. Struggle in fear ... is work. Struggle in doubt ...is work. Struggle in anxiety ... is work.
Do we need some "post-conversion" crisis to come to a place of rest?
Sometimes we need a crisis point to see how good God is.
Remember Hebrews 3:19 "So we see that they could not enter in because of unbelief."
When you murmur and complain against the living God, unbelief creeps in.
We need each other. Be encouraged; God wants you to receive the good news -- the good news is about resting.
The higher the value, the higher the honor. Value the Word.
Mix the Word you heard with your faith.
Faith will counterbalance whatever you're going through, and go to a place of rest.
The rest of God is not cessation of activity, but it is peace within the work, it is rest within the toil.
Don't let what's going on take you away from the living God.
When you have to have it your way, and God can't have His way, you can't have His rest.
When your heart starts to get hard, your will is no longer stimulated by a desire for God. Your mind sets itself on selfish comfort. your emotions become fixed on easy conveniences. Your emotions become addicted to quick fixes! So watch your step.
Remember that delayed obedience is still disobedience.
The Word preached to you should not make you bitter, it should make you better.
Faith was the pre-requisite for entering into the rest.
Jesus says, Why should you carry what I've already carried? It is finished. Why should you struggle under a weight that I've already lifted? I will ease, and relieve, and refresh your soul.

Please note that these highlights do not replace the entire message. You are encouraged to get the CD or DVD for the full content.

ZipZone highlights, Bible Study Tuesday, Event Saturday!

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We enjoyed seeing you and meeting you during yesterday's Zip Code Sunday! We hope that you enjoyed meeting your neighbors. For those of you who shared your needs, please know that we are praying with you, and we are looking for ways to help to meet your needs.

Special thanks to Bro. Aaron Pitts for taking pictures at 7:45 and Sis. Heretta Stansfield for photos at 10:45. We will post them soon. If anyone else has photos to share of 34/39 members (at church or from your personal collections), please send them to deaconcare3439zipzone@gmail.com and we will post them to our blog!

We look forward to seeing you at the following events this week:

1. Bible Study, this Tuesday, Dec. 2, in the main sanctuary, 7:00 p.m.
We posted the link for Bishop Johnson's Bible Study Workbook below in the "Announcements from Sunday Nov. 9" message, posted Monday, Nov. 10.

2. We will visit the Upward Way Bookstore this coming Saturday, Dec. 6 at 1:00 p.m. to support Bishop Johnson at his book signing! See details below, posted on Sat. Nov. 29.
Book Title: "After You Have Suffered A While."

3. College students (undergrad and graduate students) are invited to a College Connections Fellowship Breakfast on Sunday, Dec. 7, between the 7:45 and 10:45 services in Room 2 (across from the Meditation Garden.) Mount Pleasant's college students are invited to join the MP College Connections group on FACEBOOK.
http://www.facebook.com/inbox/?ref=mb#/group.php?gid=28974774299

We'll see you this week. God bless you!

Mount Pleasant features Kevin LeVar

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Mount Pleasant has been featuring worship leader Kevin LeVar and One Sound. They have been our worship leaders for some of our recent services. Here is the video for "You Are Not Alone."

The music home for Kevin LeVar and One Sound is Habbakuk Music:
http://www.habakkukmusic.com/aboutus.html
The CEO of Habbakuk Music is Mount Pleasant's own, Sis. April Washington-Essex.

LeVar appears on BET Cable Television's Bobby Jones' Gospel show, Sunday, Nov. 30, 2009.
http://www.gospelcity.com/news/headlines/1608

Book signing in 34/39!! Saturday, Dec. 6. Join us!

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Save the date! Saturday, Dec. 6, 2008, 1:00 p.m., We will go to the UPWARD WAY Bookstore (in the 34/39 zipzone!) to celebrate Bishop Johnson's book signing.

UPWARD WAY'S Website: http://www.upwardwayonline.com/home.asp

Location:

5648 The Alameda
Baltimore, MD 21239
(410) 464-9550

ZIPZONE Sunday -- November 30!

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Special ZIPZONE SUNDAY -- SUNDAY, November 30.

Members of 34/39, all of us will sit together for each service, 7:45 and 10:45 on Sunday. Look for our sign. We will all be there to greet you! Bring guests from the neighborhood! Bring the whole family. We're looking forward to having a great time!

Please bring your cameras and send the photos to deaconcare3439zipzone@gmail.com.

Thanksgiving Service This week, No Bible Study Tuesday

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Thanksgiving Service
This Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2008. 7 p.m.
Main Sanctuary.
We will not have Bible Study this week so that everyone can come to the Thanksgiving service.

Special musical selections!

"Meet & Greet" planned for first-time visitors.

Bring friends and family!

Bishop's assignment to us: Read Proverbs, Chapter 3

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We've been given an assignment, read Proverbs 3. Here is a link:
http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=proverbs%203&version=9
You can also click on "Comments" beneath this post for the full text.

Announcements from Sunday, Nov. 9

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Hello everyone,

Please note the following announcements:
Mount Pleasant November Newsletter: http://www.mountpleasant.org/Newsletter/Nov08_Update.pdf

* There is something for everyone on Friday, Nov. 21, 2008

Singles: Singles Fellowship & Bible Study. 7:30, Room 301.
Engaged/Married Couples: Marriage Ministry, 7:30. Grand Fellowship Hall
Teens and Young Adults: R.I.S.E. Up's "Thirsty" event. 7:30, Chapel

* The play "He Arose" originally scheduled for Nov. 22 has been postponed until Saturday, April 11. This will become part of our church's Resurrection Activities -- Good Friday, the play/dinner theater "He Arose" on Saturday, and Worship Service on Sunday.

* The Children's Ministry invites all to come out on Saturday, Dec. 6 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. to build gingerbread houses. (Cost: $10)

* Next Sunday, we have two events:

10:45 service: The University of North Carolina's Voices of Eden Choir will join us.
5:00 service: We will visit the "Ark of Safety Church" in PG County. If you want to ride the bus, please contact the church office by Tuesday. http://www.thearkofsafety.org/home.html

* Interested in being a foster or adoptive parent? Contact Sis. Janet Allen of the Baltimore Dept. of Social Services. Other information: http://www.dhr.state.md.us/ssa/foster/

* Remember Bible Study, 7 p.m., Tuesday, in the main sanctuary. "The Doctrine of Salvation"

Download your Bible Study "Study Journal" here: http://mountpleasant.org/Ministries/images/Doctrine%20of%20Salvation.pdf

Bible Study Resumes next Tuesday

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We took time out to vote on Tuesday. Our Bible Study resumes next Tuesday, Nov. 11 at 7 p.m. All have been asked to consider donating a few dollars to help with the costs of printing our Bible Study booklets.

Remembering 34/39 Member, Mother Earlene Howell

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The 34/39 zipone celebrates the life of Mother Earlene Howell! Mother Howell was a long-time member of Mount Pleasant and was an active participant in the activities of the 34/39 zipzone. Our condolences go to Mother Howell's family. We will miss her, but we celebrate her life and her legacy. We rejoice that she is with the Lord.

Bishop's Series on Low Self-esteem, Oct. 19 - Nov. 2

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Bishop Johnson has been delivering sermons in a series since the end of October dealing with low self-esteem.

Low self-esteem paralyzes your potential
Low self-esteem destroys your dreams
Low self-esteem ruins your relationships
Low self-esteem sabotages your favor for service.

Scriptures: Numbers 13:23-26, 30-33, I John 3:1-3.

We urge you to get the CDs for the series: October 19 - November 2.

Key -- Take your self-estimate from God.

Remember Bishop's words (from I John 3:1) "Say 'I am a champion because I am a child of God!' ... Let God love you!"

Returning to 34/39 Announcements: November activities

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Greetings 34/39, We've been away from the blog for a little while, but we have many updates for you!

Upcoming events:

THANKSGIVING WORSHIP SERVICE

Weds. Nov. 26, 2008, 7 p.m.
The program will include special selections by men of all generations and a "Meet and Greet" for visitors from the community after the service.
Intercessory prayer will begin at 6:45.
The church will be raising money to provide fully cooked, hot meals to 100 families. Each meal costs $49.99. Church members are asked to contribute about $3 each. Each ministry is asked to contribute to sponsor 1-2 families.
If you have questions, please see Minister John Shearin, Deacon Glenn Finney, Deacon Richard Lewis, or Bro. Maurice Carroll.

ZIP ZONE SUNDAY

Sunday, Nov. 30, 2008, 10:45 a.m. service
We will sit together and worship with our zipzones! 34/39 is looking forward to welcoming you!

Coming in December ...

FAMILY CHRISTMAS PROGRAM

A very special Christmas Celebration!
Tuesday, December 16, 2008, 7 p.m.
Mount Pleasant's Family Life Center

A wonderful program is planned, but help is needed. The church needs people who can help to build and decorate sets, move furniture, sew, etc. People will be getting together on the following dates:
Friday, Nov. 28, 12 noon - 4 p.m.
Other dates: Sat. Nov. 29, Friday, Dec. 5, Sat. Dec. 6, Mon. Dec. 8.
If you have questions, please contact: Sis. Cheryl Missouri or Bro. Anthony Barnes.

Reading Assignment from Bishop Johnson, 7/13

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Psalm 78

1Give ear, O my people, to my law: incline your ears to the words of my mouth.

2I will open my mouth in a parable: I will utter dark sayings of old:

3Which we have heard and known, and our fathers have told us.

4We will not hide them from their children, shewing to the generation to come the praises of the LORD, and his strength, and his wonderful works that he hath done.

5For he established a testimony in Jacob, and appointed a law in Israel, which he commanded our fathers, that they should make them known to their children:

6That the generation to come might know them, even the children which should be born; who should arise and declare them to their children:

7That they might set their hope in God, and not forget the works of God, but keep his commandments:

8And might not be as their fathers, a stubborn and rebellious generation; a generation that set not their heart aright, and whose spirit was not stedfast with God.

9The children of Ephraim, being armed, and carrying bows, turned back in the day of battle.

10They kept not the covenant of God, and refused to walk in his law;

Semon highlights: 5/18/08. The Benefits of Saying Yes to God (continued)

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Acts 1:8, Acts 2:39

A "YES" keeps you free. A "no" puts you in bondage.

34/39 Breakfast in the Park. This Saturday, May 24!

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Greetings Mount Pleasant Members in the 21234 and 21239 zip codes. Yes! We are still
having our Spring 2008 21234 & 21239 Event this Saturday!

The Deacon Care Team for the 34/39 Zip Zone would like to invite all of you to a special

"Breakfast in the Park" this Saturday!

The Church's Women's Ministry is rescheduling their event, but WE, the 34/39 zipzone, are still
going to the park!

'34/39' will have breakfast in the park this Saturday, May 24, 2008.
Time: 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Location: Lake Montebello at Montebello Park in Baltimore.
(Photo credits: promenadedog.files.wordpress.com, and thinkstock (jupiterimages.com))

Look for the 34/39 Balloons near the elementary school.

The cost is FREE!

We'll bring the breakfast food: fruit, pastries, juice, and more! We'll bring the table and some seating. Feel free to join in and bring your blankets and lawn chairs as well.
You're welcome to bring something too!

Fellowship! Join us at the park!

Directions from MPCM:

Make right onto Radecke

Turn left at Cedonia Ave. changes to Sinclair Lane

Turn right at Moravia Rd

Turn left at Walther Ave.

Turn left at Harford Rd.

Turn right at Lake Montebello Terrence

Turn left at Curran Drive

Turn left onto school parking lot, (you will see playground equipment)
Lake Montebello is surrounded by Hillen Rd (which changes to Perrring Pkwy), 33^rd, Harford Rd. This entrance is off of Harford Rd.

We'll see you at the park THIS Saturday, May 24!

New words from Bible Study: Megillah & Genizah

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Megillah
http://www.thefreedictionary.com/Megillah

Genizah
http://encyclopedia.thefreedictionary.com/Genizah

Bible Study Homework

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Bishop Johnson has been leading a wonderful series in Bible Study called "How the Bible Came to Be."

Bishop showed a video from the Creation Evidence Museum. Here is more about the museum in Texas: http://www.creationevidence.org/

Our assignments are as follows:

Read and memorize the first 15 books of the Bible. We've already worked on the first 5, and then the 2nd five, now Bishop says to work on the 3rd five.

Read and memorize the following scriptures:

2 Tim: 3: 16-17
2 Peter: 1:19-21

Full length Scriptures are provided in the comments section of this post.

Sermon Highlights: Mother's Day, 5/11/08, 7:45

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Galations 3:1-29

(Continuing Principle of Equivalent Effect series, includes review.)

Abraham didn't just believe in God, he BELIEVED God ... big difference.

There are tremendous benefits in saying Yes to God.

Principle of Equivalent Effect:
Based on the unchanging nature of God.

(See 3 Benefits in 4/27 notes. Note from point #3, "Releases in us the potential of our seed" ... not just offspring, but vision.)

The weakest Christian is stronger than the staunchest muslim, jehovah's witness, or buddist.

The power of God is not released because you know a lot or because of your family tree, but because of your faith.

Christ is God's wisdom. If you need wisdom, ask God. Wisdom is the ability to see into the nature of a thing.

The richest resources of every nation is the next generation. The neglect of that generation is abuse of our future. The power of change is in the presnet. God always goes after the see with the fruit. In every seed, there's not just an oak tree, there's a forest of trees.

Protect the promise of God in your life because the devil is after your seed.
God is a generational God whose promise to a specific man or woman is often to be fulfilled in their succeeding generation.

Psalm 112:1-3 (v. 2, the generation of the upright shall be blessed.) He wants us to protect the way.
You don't need to wear a cross around your neck, you just need to live skillfully.

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In addition to Pastor Johnson's sermon, special Mother's Day Remarks were given by Sisters Jackie Ladd and Tanyai Cato.

Semon highlights: 4/27/08. The Benefits of Saying Yes to God

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Galations 3:1-29

No matter what your ethnic background, you have to be a part of the seed in order to be a recipient of the promise; and it 's not by works, it's by faith.

When you have a relationship, you're healthy.

Once you miss the mark, you've missed the bull's eye.

The enemy works the hardest on me when it's time to go to another place.

Strategy: simply say "YES" to God whether I'm standing or not, whether you're feeling it or not.

In every seed, there is not just a tree, there's a forest.

There's a difference between believing in God, and believing God. Believe God, take HIM at His word.

Matthew 4:4 " ... proceedeth..." (But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.)

Key: Whatever he said, he's STILL saying.

The Principle of Equivalent Effect

Based on the the unchanging nature of God, states that every believer can and should experience the same effect that Word had on the original hearers who first received the Word.

The moment we say Yes to Him = the moment He begins to operate.

Remember, Abraham still had to make it to the top of the mountain.
Still say yes, don't get weary.

If you're in a spot right now, God wants to know how long you're going to stand on your "yes!"

3 Benefits
Our faith obedience

releases the power of God (Acts 3:12) (People didn't do it, God did it)
releases the wisdom of God (1 Cor 1:30-31, James 1:5-6) (You have to be broken in your soul man for wisdom to come out.)
releases us to release the potential in our seed, to release the power to conquer Satan and all of his designs.

HE saved you so that a righteous line can start in your life.

[Full length scripture references are posted in the comments section of this post.]

Semon Highlights: 4/20/08. 7:45

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Phil 2: 12-15

It's important to recognize the necessity of staying connected to HIM.

You need to be in communion with HIM, you need to stay connected to HIM, like you're talking to your best friend.

After you talk to HIM, wait long enough for HIM to talk back.

Pray without ceasing - you don't need to be in a closet; you need to have an attitude of prayer at all times.

Eternal life, not a gift FROM God, eternal life is a gift OF God. He gives you himself.

The Holy Spirit is already in you, the enemy wants you to believe HE's (Holy Spirit) ... HE is already in you.

I John 5: 1-14

The union between Jesus and His disciples is not an external arrangement - it is intentional.

You are a spirit. the body may go down, but the spirit still responds.

As HE is, so are we in this world (I John 3:1-3)

What's in a name?
The questions are:

Who is the person's father? ( Jesus' father is "The I AM")
Where is this person from? (Jesus is from Heaven)
What does this person do? (Jesus does whatever is according to HIS will)
What is his most prominent feature? (Jesus is God, He lives in me.)

(Remember, Jesus said "I am the way, the truth, and the life ..." ( John 14:6))

For all that a name implies -- authority, character, (rank), majesty/royalty, power* , excellence;
of everything a name covers (authority - John 14), you have authority! You have Jesus in you! You have THE life. Some have more confidence in men, in textbooks, than in THE book. Read John 14. [The whole chapter is presented in the comments section of this post.]

* The flesh is weak, but there's power in the spirit. While you're going through, He's developing His character in you. All of my failures and my mes-ups are working together for my good. Nothing is able to separate me.

Prayer Request: For Mother Mattie Swinton

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MESSAGE FROM 34/39 Member and Ambassador, Bro. Floyd Brice:

Let us remember in our prayers, Mother Mattie Swinton. For those who do not know, Sister Swinton is a long time member of the Ambassador Ministry. She had served for many, many years. If the Lord say so, she will be 92 years young in October.

At the end of our 10:45 AM service, our Bishop requested that we pray for her. My wife and I visited and had prayer with her on Monday. She was so happy to see us.

Let us not forget those who paved the way and build the bridge for us in this ministry. This is a true solider for the Lord.

As of this writing, you can contact her at:
Overlea Health And Rehabilitation Center6116 Belair RoadBaltimore, MD 21206

Mother Swinton and I are members of 34/39 Deacon Care.

Thank you, Ambassadors for your prayers to brighten a mother's heart.

Floyd

Being Blessed is Good...Being Highly Favored is Best... Don't Settle For Just Being Blessed...Stay Highly Favored.

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NOTE: Deacon Barry and Sister Sharon Moore (34/39 Team Leaders) also visited Mother Swinton in April and will visit again this week.

34/39, please keep Mother Swinton in your prayers.

Semon Highlights. 4/6/08. The Right to Use His Name

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John 15: 5-7, Luke, Phil 2:9-13, 1 John 5: 12-15
Zoe life , the "God quality" of life, not psuche life (just aware of stuff.) Know -- experientially, not guessing.

Luke 10:19
Use authority. Jesus has given you authority over all power of the enemy.

Baptism - complete immersion, come up to live a new life.

John 15:5. Key: Without ME, you can do nothing.
John 15:7. What gives you the right? Jesus gave us the right.
John 15:9. Jesus in His humanity, abided in His father's love.

Obey. To flow (commands or guidance, to conform or comply with). To keep --> to preserve, maintain, abide. Abide: in dwell, occupy.

John 15:16. Remain. Stay, abide, continue throughout without interruption.
He'll hold you when it gets tough, we need to remain - Romans 8:28. What does it mean to remain? The thing that must be recovered is the fervent prayer in the Name of Jesus.

It means: To accept Jesus as savior (John 6: 54-56); persevere in believing; continuing, loving obedience. Remember, He will not leave you comfortless. When you're in love with the man Jesus, then you will be able to imitate everything He did, and you can see that what God requires of us is possible! It is possible, not by might, but by my spirit, says the Lord. Your extremity is God's opportunity.

The Lord is good. He knows everybody who trusts Him. He puts my sin in the sea of forgetfulness. Have you thought about how good God has been to you?

If you continue in my Word, then you are my disciples indeed.

The Union. The union between Jesus and His disciples is not an external arrangement. It is intentional. It is personal (The least we can do is have His back.) How much time have you spent in His love letter to you so that you can remain in His love for you? Though He slay me, yet, will I trust Him. It's personal, It's up close.

An awesome, yet tender reality. This love is not vague. He loves me unconditionally, not based on what I can be.

It is not a sentimental feeling
It is a tough reality
It is always revealed in obedience

Whatever is going on with you, you need to know that it's not just you, it's us.
The harder it gets, the sweeter the joy. You have been chosen, before the foundation of the world, you've been chosen. The Father, Son, and Holy Spirit have ordained you and prepared you for the job. When you ask in My Name ... He will give it to you. Our obedience is the proof of our love for Christ. The same way I love you ... love others.
Love --> Obey --> Abide --> Remain ... THEN use My Name. When you remain in Him, you remain in His love. Live in what God designed for you here, it starts with coming to know Him.

The Union. The union between J

Sermon Highlights: 3/23/08 - The Superiority of the Gospel Because of the Resurrection

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Bishop Johnson started by saying "I was going to say we have happiness, but we have joy. Joy does not depend on happenings."

Gal 2:19-21

The Gospel is real because it started with God. It didn't come by man, didn't come by the will of man, didn't come by the blood of man.

The Gospel is:

Superior to the law
Superior to the flesh
Superior to the devil

The Gospel is so powerful until the gospel sets free.

We need to sign a spiritual death warrant to our tendency and inclination to sin. We need to have a funeral for you. I must give up my right to me. I need to die to what was and live in what is.

We try hard to be Christians. Stop trying - train wisely!

I am identified with Christ, I am crucified with Christ. What He did at Calvary, He works into the fabric of my life.

Romans 6:3.

He puts the God-quality of life in me, and it's up to me to work it out of me. But you have to make that come out. He worked it in, now you work it out.

Romans 6:4-5, Eph 4:4-10. Verse 9 has 3 views:

Incarnation of Christ (Jesus came and lived.)
He descended into Hades (death and resurrection)
Death and burial (in a tomb)

Part 2: Rev. 1:18, I am He that liveth, was dead, and behold, I am alive for evermore, Amen; and have the keys of hell and death.

(Note: "I am" = God)

34/39 Recent Prayer Requests

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Bro. Edward Neal, Jr., Sis. Vonzetta Stokes & family, Sis. Dorothy Davis, Bro. Maurice Anderson , Sis. Shelly White & family, Sis. Carolyn Avent & family.

Bible Study with Bishop, Tuesdays!

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Remember
The entire church has Bible Study with Bishop every Tuesday (except the Tuesday after first Sunday) from now until May 20. Topic: How We Got Our Bible.
Dinner is served at 6 p.m. (cost $6)

Sermon Highlights, Sunday, 3/16/08

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Transformation and change do not occur because you try harder, it happens because you train wisely.

Scriptural texts: John 14:12-16, Phil 2:13, John 15:5-7, Luke 10:19

Rejoice in the fact that your name is written.
"The Staggering Promise" --> John 15:5, John 15:7
Words unlock access to the privilege and right to use His name: love, obey, abide.
Love obeys, then love abides. Proof that you love me (Christ) is when you obey.

A lot of people allow people to be their savior, but won't let HIM be their God.

Keep: Conform to habits of conduct, to stay in accord with, preserve, maintain.

Remain: Accept Jesus as your savior, continue or persevere in believing, believing/loving obedience.

Loving Jesus will cause you to abide, abiding will cause you to obey.

The union between Jesus and his disciples in intentional, it is personal.

He never sends us into the world to accomplish His mission unarmed, ill-equipped.

Sometimes I can't track Him, but I have to love and trust His heart.

He loves me, with all of my mess, He still loves me.

This love is not vague. He says "when you remain in me, I will give you MY joy." The closer you get to difficulty, the greater the joy. Joy will grow in power and in depth by their obedience. The obedience will magnify your power. More difficulty = opportunity to exercise faith, and train. There's POWER in the name of Jesus! The closer you get to Jesus, the more powerful you become.

How's your love live?
Strong enough to obey?
Love Him enough to abide?
Love Him enough to remain?

Assignment: Read: Phil, chapters 1 & 2;
Read: John, chapters 14 & 15.

Sermon Highlights, Sunday 3/9/08, 7:45 & 10:45

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7:45 Service, Min. Scott Washington

"Jesus Christ: The Portrait of a Servant"

Love + Obey + Abide + Remain = Servanthood
Phil 2:1-13

What is the mind of a servant?

He's humble, he puts himself under authority
He's selfless, he's secure
The mind of a servant is love.

What is the measure of a servant?

A servant will obey no matter how much it costs him.

What is the mark of a servant?

The reward is the ability to abide.

What is the benefit of a servant?

Our responsibility is to remain.

Our responsibility is to follow God's example. Allow him to live his life through you.

10:45 Service, Min. John Sherrin

Phil 4:4, 11

"I'm good, God's got me."

One of the best tricks of the devil = to make us think that we need something that we already have.

Remember Bishop Johnson's words: "Don't try ... train."
Trying, 9 times out of 10 doesn't get you anywhere. We need to train ourselves.

1) Learn that we have everything that we need (Phil 4:19)
2) Trust - even though there are things that we want ... if God doesn't release it to us, he doesn't want us to have it yet.

We can't put our reliance, our confidence in ourselves. We must rely on on God.

I can honor God in my getting and
I can honor God when He says "no."

It's about trusting God and putting your complete confidence in God.

"If God hasn't given it to me, I don't need it."

Remember the wristbands (from the youth conference) - "Will you B T C?" (be the church.)

Be intentional -- Live for God on purpose.

Foreclosure Intervention - Information for MPCM Members

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By request of the Deacons, Sis. Cassandra Ferguson has shared the following information with all MPCM Deaconcare groups.

FORECLOSURE INTERVENTION
STRATEGIES TO PRESERVE HOMEOWNERSHIP

BY: CASSANDRA FERGUSON

YOU CAN’T DEAL WITH SOMETHING, THAT YOU ARE NOT WILLING TO CONFRONT. John 14 (Love, Obey and Abide)

First let’s overcome Fear, the devil lies – “False Evidence Appearing Real” Psalm 18: 28-39 Now you no longer fear but you Trust “ The Righteous Unleash Supernatural Truth”.

Now let’s ask God for Wisdom - for the Lord giveth wisdom: out of his month cometh Knowledge and understanding . He layeth up sound wisdom for the righteous : he is a buckler to them that walk uprightly. Proverbs 2:6,7

Listen for God’s divine instructions – That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God; Colossians 1:10

DON’T STOP TITHING!!!! Grace will abound towards you. 2 Corinthians 9:8

SUSTAINING THE GAIN
We know we have to change the way we view the situation. Life happens!
The BENEFITS of owning a home are financial, social (especially for children), it is just a great asset. It’s better than the stock market.

The PITFALLS

Delinquency-Payment is “past due”
Default- Violation of mortgage contract; often=”seriously delinquent”
Foreclosure- A legal filing to take a property
REO-”Real Estate Owned”-lender’s inventory of foreclosed assets

The foreclosures rate started to increase in 1986
Why Foreclosure?

ARM-Adjustable Rate Mortgage mortgages outside the box(People experience payment shocks)
House values have decreased, so they can’t refinance
Sub prime Market- risky loans 1 in 5 loans are sub prime
Lack of knowledge, and less ability to manage payment shocks
Property condition and location
Job loss, death in the family, disability

HELP! What are my options!

Retention options:

Special Forbearance-a period of suspended or reduce payments; prevent delinquent reporting of the loan to the credit bureaus and late fees.
Repayment plan-Past due amount is divided and added to the regular monthly payment for an extended amount of time to bring loan current, this can be for 6-24 months.
Modification-Loan is brought to a current status by adjusting one of the three: Increasing principal balance by adding the past due; extending the term of the loan or reducing the interest rate.
Partial claim (FHA ONLY)- Loan is brought current up to 12 months.
Short sale-An approved sale of the property to an unrelated borrower.
Deed-in-lieu-The property is voluntarily given to investor sometimes this will prevent a foreclosure from appearing on your credit.

PMI Companies- If you pay private mortgage insurance on your loan, see if they can help.
Borrower’s protection plan-if borrower is unemployed it pays for your mortgage.

Waiting for your financial package to come will sometimes take 30 days, send back quickly.

If you can’t get help from the customer service representative call the VP office.

Helpful numbers and websites
http://www.nw.org/foreclosuresolutions
1-888-995-HOPE
http://www.995hope.org
http://www.hud.gov
Military- 1-877-AT-EASE-1

Knowledge without power to express the life within is of little value. The more programmatic the focus, the less emphasis we place on building deep and caring relationships that result in changed lives. O’s Hillman TGIF

Provided to MPCM by:

Cassandra Ferguson
Net Branch Owner
Purchase Money
Refinance Debt Consolidation
Foreclosure Prevention Specialist
Commercial Financing for Businesses & Churches

Priority Financial Services
The Ferguson Team
5 N MAIN STREET SUITE T10
BEL AIR , MD 21014
410-638-8326
Fax# 410-638-8771
www.priorityfs.org
cassandraf@priorityfs.org

"The task before you is not as great as the power behind you "
Psalms 121:2 My help comes from the LORD, Who made heaven and earth.

All Married & Engaged Couples: Couple's Night Out - Friday, 3/28

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Come on out to:

Mount Pleasant Marriage Ministry's
"Couple's Night Out"

Friday, March 28, 2008
7:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Mount Pleasant's Grand Fellowship Hall

--> Strengthening Marriages using Biblical Principles to make Good Marriages Great Marriages to Glorify God!

--> Open house, games, socialization, discussions for married couples, music, and snacks!!!

Mount Pleasant Church and Ministries
6000 Radecke Ave. Baltimore, MD 21206
410-325-3080, http://www.mountpleasant.org
Bishop Clifford M. Johnson, Jr., Senior Pastor

Bible Study with Bishop - Tuesday, March 25

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All are invited to attend a special Bible Study this Tuesday night, March 25. Bishop Johnson will be our teacher. Subject: HOW THE BIBLE CAME TO BE.
We will not separate into classes (e.g. Men's class, Women's class), we will all be together for this special night of learning!

Dinner will be served from 6-7 p.m. (Nominal cost)
Bible Study will begin at 7 p.m.

We'll look forward to seeing you there!

Sermon Highlights: Sun. March 2, 2008, 7:45. "The Right to Use His Name, Pt. II"

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Scriptural Texts: Luke 10: 19-20, John 14:12-14, John 15:7-11, 16

KEY: What must be recovered in this day is fervent, believing, prayer in the name of Jesus Christ.

Phil 2:9-11
You have to grab for yourself what HE has already purchased for you. You ought to "strengthen your grip!" (Phrase ref: Charles Swindoll.)

Luke 10:19-20 (Get this in your spirit!)

King James Version (KJV)

19Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you.

20Notwithstanding in this rejoice not, that the spirits are subject unto you; but rather rejoice, because your names are written in heaven.

* I ought to really rejoice in my relationship with HIM!

* The greatest miracle you can have in your life is your salvation.

*When I was going my own way, He still loved me. He wasn't lost, He found me.

* I won't rejoice in being able to take care of scorpions, I will rejoice that Jesus is the joy of my salvation.

* I'm not opposed to prosperity, but that should not be our priority.

* Jesus has given you authority over the enemy. Jesus purchased the authority with His own blood. Jesus obeyed perfectly in our place, now we must behave perfectly in His place.

* John 15:7 " ... My words abide in you ..." John 15:9, 10, 14: The words "love", "obey", and "abide", unlock access to this privilege. John 15:14 -- We are Christ's friend if we do what He says.

*ABIDE = OBEY (Definition: Follow commands or guidance, conform of submit to the restraint or command of authority, comply with, submit to the will of another. )

Love ---> Obey ---> Abide ---> Remain

* Proof that you love Him is how you obey Him.

* John 15:16. Remain = stay , abide, continue throughout without interruption.

* 1 John 1:9. I'm glad that He is a forgiving God.

* Obey, love me, remain ... THEN use my name. [Jesus]

* Jesus said pick up your cross and follow. Your kids, spouse, etc. are not your cross, YOU are your cross.

* RENEWAL OF YOUR MIND IS AN ENTIRE RENOVATION OF YOUR NATURAL ORDER.

What does it mean to REMAIN?

To accept Jesus (first). (John 6:54, 56)
Continue to persevere in believing. (John 8:31)
It can also mean believing, loving obedience. (John 15:9-10)

* Love and joy connect (in union.)

*Jesus defines a triad of love: Jesus, God, Disciples.

* Love is a decision, it's not a feeling. It's not external, it's internal.

* Remaining in Jesus ... sometimes it's sporadic, but as you do it more and more, it becomes less sporadic.

Proof that you love Him is obeying Him.

Keep our 34/39 sick, healing, and shut-ins in prayer

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Please continue to pray for and love on our 34/39 members who are sick, healing, or shut-in.

It was good to see Sis. Burline Danzler in church Sunday following the Homegoing of her mother and surgery on her wrist. Sis. Danzler still has a cast, please keep her in prayer.
Mother Mary Washington, mother of Min. Scott Washington and fellow 34/39 member Sis. Georgette Washington, is healing from her foot injuries.
Bro. Henry and Sis. Mae Edward have returned to church, it's good to see them back in the 2nd row!
Sis. Lottie Wright has returned to church after the passing of her loved one.
See your Ministry Update (Church Newsletter) for a list of our 34/39 shut-in members:

At Home:

Mother Catherine Peay

Mother Mary H. Davis

In the Nursing Home:

Mother Mary M. Davis
Sis. Thelma Parker
Sis. Rosa Burton

Continue to remember our 34/39 members who experienced death in the family over the past few months: Sis. Leazer, Sis. Clash, and Sis. Shelly White (passing of her sister.) 34/39 member Sis. Sherian Kelly continues to heal from her hospitalization and displacement from her home which caught fire. Her thank you is posted below.

Thank you Message from 34/39 Member Sis. Sherian Kelly

2008-03-08T06:26:00.002-05:00

Following her illness and house fire, 34/39 Member Sis. Sherian Kelly says "Thank you!" She also sends words of encouragement to US from God's Word:

Colossians 1:9-11 (King James Version)

King James Version (KJV)

Public Domain

9For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding;

10That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God;

11Strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power, unto all patience and longsuffering with joyfulness;

Nahum 1:7 (King James Version)

7The LORD is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that trust in him.

Sermon Highlights, Sun. 2/24/08. 7:45. "I Have the Right to Use His Name"

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Scriptural Texts: John 15:1-16, Phil 2:7-13

* Training is better than trying. Train wisely; you can live skillfully.

* I have the right to use His name (John 15:16).

* Jesus had to make choices as a human being; He obeyed His father perfectly in his death, his burial, and his resurrection.

* Q: Why didn't Jesus take care of Satan at Calvary? A: He was not acting on His own behalf.
Jesus became the ramification of sin. He died so I can live.

* Accept as our own what Jesus has done for us ... you've got to see YOU hanging on that cross and understand the wrath of God.

* REMEMBER: Greater is HE that is in you , than he who is in the world.

* Jesus had the right to give authority because He paid for it with His life and with His blood. (John 10:10, John 10:19)

* Luke 10:19 --> Don't rejoice because you're rebuking the devil, you can take glory for yourself. Rejoice because you have a relationship with God and your name is in the Book of Life.

* Obedience keeps the authority in tact.

* God was trying to keep Adam and Eve from the knowledge of evil . All you need to know is my [God's ] goodness.

* When you're disobedient, you become disconnected.

ABIDING means "I'll make my home in you."

LOVE
OBEDIENCE
ABIDE

If you LOVE, you'll OBEY. If you're OBEYING, you have to be ABIDING.

* Jesus gave us authority to use the name His Daddy gave Him!

Coming Soon: Women of Faith Conference trip to DC, July 11-12

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Women of Faith Conference.

http://www.womenoffaith.com/default.asp

The Women of MPCM will be attending the Women of Faith Conference for women of all ages. July 11-12 at the Verizon Center in Washington, DC. Sign-up will be in the Narthex after services.

Sermon Highlights: Sun. Feb. 17, 2008, 7:45 & 10:45

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THE TITLE TO DIVINE BLESSING

Scriptural references: John 15: 1-7, 8-9, 10-16, end at verse 17.

[Bishop's Note: The promises of God are not affected by things around us (e.g. the economy!)]
He's able to make ends meet. They might not overlap, but they will meet.

* We try to use our unsanctified common sense to get us out of situations that only God can help with.
*Every conception should have a formation.

* In every place where you and I are tempted, Jesus was tempted.

* Jesus was our substitute (death, burial, and resurrection.)

* Q: Have you ever wondered why He didn't stop the evil one? A: e was acting on our behalf. He died for us, not for himself.

Things we must do:

We must accept as our own what has been done for us.
We must step in and take full possession.
Realize it was ours originally.
Know that Jesus won't take it back.

Note: John 15: 1-7, the word "ABIDE" shows up 8 times in 6 verses. Abide means to indwell, reside in, inhabit, occupy, stay in.

* A Love relationship makes me abide.

* Note that God wants His Words to abide in us.

* When you're in a difficult place, obey. If you're in a difficult place, educate your faith. God did not give us the spirit of fear.

* OBEDIENCE KEEPS THE TITLE (DEED) IN TACT.

* If people around you don't want to be radically obedient, don't hang with them.

* God says "Don't fear, don't be terrorized, I'm with you. I will harden you against this difficulty."

* Obedience and abiding carry it the promise of answered prayer.
Note: You don't tell God how to answer or who to answer through.

Abiding gives you clarity!
Abiding gives you confidence and authority!
Abiding gives you patience!

Remember, you have to abide first (John 15:7).

*Whatever word He speaks, you can then "will" it -- not wish it. Know the Word, then you can will it.

*When the difficulty gets tight, you get strengthened with might, when you use the name.

* You shouldn't wait for tragedy to happen before you know Jesus.

* The Word of God supercedes your culture.

* Step into it ... FULL POSSESSION!

Closing comment: Everyone say ask the Lord to "Take from me any inclination to think of saying: I can't, if only, I'll never, or it's a problem."

Prayer Requests for 34/39 Members who are healing or have loss

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Please continue to pray for the following 34/39 members:

Sis. Burline Danzler on the passing of her mother (services are this morning.)
Sis. Sherian Kelly is home from the hospital and under doctor's care.
Mother Mary Washington is home from the hospital; her foot is healing
Sis. Dorene Leazer on the passing of her brother last month.
Sis. Shirley Clash on the passing of her mother.
Bro. Henry & Sis. Mae Edward (back in church and continuing to heal.)
Our shut-ins:

Mother Catherine Peay
Mother Mary H. Davis
Mother Mary M. Davis
Sis. Thelma Parker
Sis. Rosa Burton

Food Delivery -- help needed

2008-02-18T21:59:00.000-05:00

All hands on deck!

The Silver Saints expect a food delivery on Wednesday February 27^th. We need every able bodied man ( women too) to assist in distribution of the food products to our Silver Saints. Not only is a little work involved, but a good time of fellowship with the saints! Delivery is normally in the morning (9:00 -10:00) and distribution takes only an hour or so. Please come and help us with this project. This request is being made on behalf of Sister Mozell Fields and the Silver Saints Ministry.

See You There!

Condolences for 34/39 Member Sis. Burline Danzler

2008-02-18T17:55:00.002-05:00

We are in prayer for Sis. Burline Danzler on the passing of her mother. Services will be held at Mount Pleasant on Tues. 2/19, viewing begins at 10:30.

JOBS available! Respond before March 15

2008-02-18T17:47:00.002-05:00

Unemployment among members of Mount Pleasant can end now! NEARLY EVERY ADULT CAN HAVE A JOB. M. Gibbs & Company announces jobs available for all. Be a driver or an aide (and mentor to youth!) for buses in the Baltimore City School System. $10/hour for aides, $16/hour for drivers. M. Gibbs & Co. will talk to you about training, physicals, and the background check. There are no limits to the numbers that can be hired! Call today, 410-558-0880. All drivers and aides must be hired by March 15, so please plan to be involved now.

Sermon Highlights: Feb. 11, 2008, 7:45 & 10:45

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7:45: Minister Clifford M. Johnson III:

Scriptural Text: John 2: 1- 11
"Steps to a Miracle (Just Do it!)"

In order to receive your miracle, the first thing you need to do is invite Jesus (see V. 2)
Pray without ceasing - this is a form of talking to Jesus (V. 3) . [Note: there were no demands, just a statement about an observation, no one tried to tell Him how to do it.]
Obey without ceasing. When He talks back to you, obey.

Don't delay, obey!
If you question and doubt, you will miss out!
When you doubt, Jesus can't bring you out!

Note: Matt 13:58, Jesus did not do many miracles there because of their unbelief.

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10:45: Minister John Sherrin:
Scriptural Text: I Thess. 2:1-6, Acts 9:1-5, 10-20
"Holy Boldness"

You can't be bold for something that yhou have no knowledge of; you can't be bold for someone that you don't know.
I wouldn't let anyone or anything distract me from getting to know a God that I say I love.
There is a confidence that comes when you are doing exactly what God has called you to do and be.
Boldness is born out of confidence and understanding.
Be confident; know who you are in Christ. Get an understanding of the Word for yourself.
Young people ... you set the standard! (Example: Noah had to stand alone.)
God has a purpose for everyone here.
Dare to walk in holy boldness and watch God work in and through your life.

Tues. Feb. 12 activities @ MPCM postponed (e.g. Bible Study)

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Hello 34/39 and friends,

Our Tuesday activities (e.g. Bible Study) have been postponed and will not occur tonight due to a water main break and icy conditions.

Quick notes: 7:45/10:45 sermons, Feb. 3, 2008. Don't Worry!

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2nd Tim 1:7, Phil 4:4-7, Matt 6:25

Q: What does God expect?
A: Matt 22:37

Worry is not the will of God for the child of God. Phil 4:6

Q: How did we begin?
A: James 4:7

Never let a truth of God that has been brought into your life pass without acting on it. If you hear it, act on it. The weakest saint who transacts business with Jesus Christ is free once he acts. Notice I didn't say when you "feel" ... when you "act."

Whatever the stronghold there is a wonderful invitation to cast it on HIM. Have no confidence in the flesh, the flesh will fail you.

Do not be anxious. (Matt 6)

The battle is not outside, it's in your mind.

When you cast it, you draw nigh to God and He draws nigh to you and you can't go back and get that thing! There's a hiding place in the word of God. There is no failure in God.
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NOTE: Review the six problems with worry from 1/27 sermon (listed below).

Special Job Opp announced Sunday, FAA

2008-02-04T21:24:00.000-05:00

From the Sunday Announcements:

The FAA is hiring and training to build up its numbers of Air Traffic Controllers.

Here are some links:

Trainee: http://jobs.faa.gov/asap_detail.asp?vac_id=102077
All jobs: http://www.faa.gov/jobs/

For more information, call the church office.

UPDATE For Red Dress Sunday: Men are asked to join the campaign for awareness of heart disease by wearing red ties.

Short announcements: Red Dress, Health!, Ark Church, Bible Study

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Photos show some of our 34/39 Members with friends at Men's and Women's Bible Study!

Bible Study is held every Tuesday night at 7 p.m. except for the Tuesday after the first Sunday of the month. Men's Bible Study - NEW LOCATION - Multipurpose Room. Women's Bible Study - Grand Fellowship Hall. Stop by the MPCM Administrative office to find locations for the children's classes.

Remember Red Dress Sunday, Feb. 10. Wear something red to raise awareness of heart disease in the community. Page down to one of the earlier posts for more details. Following 7:45 and 10:45 services on 2/10, FREE blood pressure screenings will be conducted.

Ladies (all zip zones!) Are you interested in getting together to do something related to maintaining good health? The Ladies of the Women's Bible Study are getting together to do something - work together to develop healthy lifestyles. The first short meeting (15-20 minutes) will be held after the next Women's Bible Study in the Grand Fellowship Hall, 2/12. See Sisters Hazel Teal or Lisa Nesmith for details.

CHURCH OUTING: WEDS. FEB. 27
Save the date; mark your calendars: MPCM is joining the ARK CHURCH for worship on Wednesday night, Feb. 27. Bishop is asking all ministries to be present. All members, please plan to attend. Ark Church address and directions: http://arkchurch.com/contact.html

1/27/08 10:45 Service - Highlights. TOPIC: WORRY!; 5:00 service: "Cross-training ..."

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At the 10:45 service, Bishop Johnson reminded us not to worry. Please be sure to get the CD/DVD for the full version of this life-changing message!
Scriptural Text: Matthew Chapter 6.

PROBLEMS WITH WORRY

It keeps you from enjoying what you already have.
It makes you forget your value; it makes you forget your worth.
Worry is a complete waste of energy, a complete waste of time.
Worry erases the promises of God from your mind.
Worry is a characteristic of non-believers.
It makes you assume responsibilities that don't belong to you.

I Pet. 5:7. Cast the care (stronghold) on Jesus. Even the residual. Don't cast it and hold it, because then He can't take it. Cast it AWAY from you, like bait on a fisherman's hook.
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5:00 p.m. Baptismal Service
Speaker: Min. Lionel Harris: Cross-Training for Discipleship
Key: you have to CHOOSE to love, not just to our brothers, friends, spouses. Love all -- Choose!
Scriptures: John 13:34-35, Lev 19:18, John 3:16, 1 John 4:8, 4:16
Proverbs 10:12, I Pet 4:8, Romans 5:8, John 14:15

Condolences to 34/39 Member Dorene Leazer

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Message from 34/39 Member and MPCM Ambassador (Usher Ministry) , Floyd Brice:

"Let us remember our very own Dorene Leazer and her family in prayer. Her brother, Reginald Hawkins passed away on last week.

Visitation of the remains will be held at the Vaughn C. Greene Funeral Home, 4905 York Road , 410.775.5084 on Friday, February 1^st from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM.

Christian wake will be held at The Pennsylvania Ave. AME Zion Church located 1128 Pennsylvania Avenue, 410-728-7416. on Saturday, February 2^nd @ 10:00 AM. Funeral service will follow @ 10:30 AM."

Sis. Dorene Leazer lives in the 34/39 ZipZone.

Sermon Notes - Highlights, Jan. 27, 7:45 service: "The Luciferian Attitude, Pt. 2"

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Please note that these highlights are neither a substitute for attending services nor getting the CD/DVD for Bishop Johnson's full content. These notes serve as a supplement for your home study during the week. ALL NOTES ARE HIGHLIGHTS OF BISHOP JOHNSON'S EXACT WORDS. THESE NOTES ARE NOT PARAPHRASED.

There is ONE TRUE GOD
"FIRST" (definition) - A basic essential affecting the foundation of something. God is #1 in a series. God is defined as:

The first person
Existing before time.

The Foundation
People try to build a life with no foundation. Scriptures: Matt 7:24, Matt 7:21-19.
People can be religious, in love with the notion of God and Jesus, aware of Him, but not really know God.

Teaching about Jesus -- Motivates you.
Teaching Jesus -- Changes you.

You need a firm foundation because the storms of life are certain. If I never had a storm, I wouldn't know how to trust Him, I wouldn't know how to take Him at His word.

I don't just want to have favor, I want to live in favor.

Some things come my way and shake me, but my foundation is firm.

Jesus says "There is a person who does not understand skill for living." Matt: 7: 26-27.

Wise vs Foolish:
Wise: digs deep, takes time to build
Foolish: wants everything easy, doesn't feel a sense of responsibility
Both: Storms will come
(Foolish: Foundation may look good, but can't stand up to the storm.)

Jesus didn't say it wouldn't be hard. He said that he would be with you through it.

A contractor cannot go successfully beyond his first mistake. The question is not if it will fall, the question is when.

God's intention for Adam and Eve: was not tempt them, it was to remind them the HE is LORD.

Lucifer took the desire of the heart and twisted it. He will skew it.

If you missed the game by 1 point, you still lost.

God wanted to keep them from evil, and from what did not belong to them. Because only God knows how to deal with evil effectively.

Scriptures: Isaiah 14:12-14, Ezekial 28:11-19, Luke 10:18

Lucifer had a will of his own. Lucifer wants to distract you. The Devil can't do anything with you until you think it!

Think Holy Thoughts!
Say: "The blood of JESUS is against you NOW!"

The curse came because Adam & Eve neglected to put GOD AND HIS COMMANDS FIRST.

Some of us are so concerned with our "rightness" that we mess up our righteousness with God. God will never tell you to do something that is outside of His will.

We are in a Luciferian attitude if challenge God's authority.
--> Christian by confession, but carrying a Luciferian spirit.
--> You don't have to be demon-possessed to have a Luciferian attitude.
--> You can be in it before you realize you're there.

Say: "I'd rather be in the dark with Jesus, than in the light with Satan."

Luciferian Attitude: manifested in attitude/mindset that puts itself above God.
Proverbs 3:1-9 (v. 5) We get in trouble because we trust ourselves.

Do not rely on your own understanding.
In all your ways, acknowledge Him!
When you're up, when you're down
When it's easy, when it's hard
Make Him first, He'll cover the rest.

Announcements: Red Dress, 34/39 Member Corinthia (Chrissy) Cromwell, Bible Study

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Coming Sunday, Feb. 10: Red Dress Sunday. All are asked to wear red to raise awareness of heart disease, especially in the African-American community.

Information from the National Institutes of Health: http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/hearttruth/material/talk.htm

Announcements: (Please be sure to refer to other announcements on the Mount Pleasant website and in the Ministry Update newsletter.)

Register now for Home Builders (Marriage Ministry classes) and the Life Changing Christian Institute (formerly the Bible Institute) in the Narthex after services.
Internships for college students are available through Congressman Elijah Cummings' office. Applications are due 2/28. Information is in the church's office.
Bone scans can be conducted Jan. 7-24 at the NIA Gerontology Center. Age. 30-64. Weight limit: 270. Call the church office for details.
Hepatitis C screenings. If you participated in the screening this summer, call the 800# on the card that you received to hear your results. You can also call the church office for the 800#. When you call the 800# give them the date for the screening as a reference: August 18, 2007.

Click the link for 34/39 member (and Mount Pleasant Saxophonist) Corinthia (Chrissy) Cromwell, and listen to her song. More clicks on her link keep her song in rotation on the radio station! http://www.wsmj1043.com/pages/best.html

BIBLE STUDY HAS RESUMED!
7 p.m. Tuesdays.

Men's Bible Study, location - Choir Room: Books: Living in the Word (Authors: Hendricks and Hendricks) and The Student Bible Dictionary (Author: Dockrey, et al). These books will be available in the Resource Center.

Women's Bible Study, location - Grand Fellowship Hall. Topics "Women of the Bible." Next teacher for 1/22/08 - Sis. Jackie Ladd.

Highlights: 7:45 service, Jan. 20, 2008. "The Luciferian Attitude"

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All are encouraged to review with the official CD/DVD, avaiable in the Narthex after services.

Scriptures: Matt 7:21-29, Luke 10:17-20

"Lucifer was the first to try to dethrone God."

Isaiah 14-12:14 --- Lucifer fell into pride.

"Lucifer was so full of himself that he left no room for God."

"Lucifer's mistakes:

He thought that he was the source of his beauty.
He forgot that he was only beautiful when he was reflecting God's glory.
His own self-centeredness and pride blinded him to the fact that he could never be greater than God."

"You can't get saved until you dethrone yourself and enthrone God!

"There are billions and trillions of glaxies. Our God created them. If he can name billions of stars - galaxies, he can handle our little problem. Great is our God."

"Sadly, God must contend with our pride, greed, and thirst for personal power."

"The devil attacks you where you think you're strong because that's where you let your guard down."

"This attitude caused Lucifer to lose his place in heaven. this Luciferian attitude will challenge God's place in our lives."

"When 'I' becomes first in our lives, trouble will most likely follow."

"It is impossible for anyone or anything to replace God as first."

"He (God) has to be the foundation. Remember, you can't have walls or a ceiling without a foundation."

"Remember, your job is not your source, it's just a resource that the SOURCE (God) decided to use."

"God is able, but He's got to be first."

"Trust Him when you can't track Him. The wilderness experience is your character builder."

Notes Sun. Jan. 13, 2008. "Either He is Lord of All, or Not Lord at All", The Law of First Things, Pt. 2, Plus Min. Sherrin's msg

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Please remember to refer to the CD/DVD for the full review.

"To worship the Lord with all your heart, it has to be intentional and purposeful, then if must be personal."

THE LAW OF FIRST THINGS

"A law is not moved by our opinion."

Remember Psalm 90 (See comments in previous post for the full scriptural text.)

"Before there was a 'was', there was God."

Scriptural references: Psalm 147: 1-5, Isaiah 40: 12-17, 18, 21-16, 29-30

"God has infinite wisdom - skill for living."

"Anything that has your attention and keeps it too long is your god."

"We have such a temporary life - think about that when you're about to sin."

"He made everything. When you think about molecular structure, ions and protons -- he made matter."

"I'm not here because I'm so good, I'm here because of His faithfulness."

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NOTE: Min. Sherrin's message at 10:35
"Lest I Forget, Let's Get Busy"
Scriptural text: Ephesians 2:1-3, 4-10
Psalm 107:2 (Let the Redeemed of the Lord Say So."

"What is God getting out of the redemption on your life? God is still waiting for a return on His investment."

"How does God benefit from His investment? How do the lost benefit? How do those in the body benefit?"

"When your commitment is more to a person than it is to God, that's entrapment, that's slavery."

"Remember, your life should revolve around your relationship with God, not the other way around."

"Do not allow yourself to pattern after those who don't take ministry seriously."

January Sermon Notes: Highlights from 1/6/08, The Law of First Things

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Occasionally, we will have an opportunity to post segments from Bishop Johnson's sermons. Notes in quotes ("") are Bishop Johnson's words. The notes posted here do not replace coming to service or getting the message from the CDs or DVDs. These notes are small snippets that are being provided to encourage us to continue studying the Word during the week and to apply the truths to our lives.

Notes from 7:45 and 10:45 Services, 1/6/08

The Law of First Things

Teach us to number our days.
Scriptures: Psalm 90, Luke 6: 46-49
[Full scriptural texts are found in the Comments section of this post.]

From Psalm 90: There are 3 Dimensions of Time
1) From Everlasting to Everlasting (v. 1-2), 2) Year to Year (v. 3-12), 3) Day to Day (v. 13-17)

"See your life on a 3-dimensional basis, Living for God today, next month, next year ... because I'm on my way to eternity."

"God is the 1st. He is infinite ... whether we give Him his due or not; whether we believe it or not. God is infinite, he is limitless."

Remember Genesis 1: In the beginning God ...
"This was not God's beginning. God started time."

Scriptures: Psalm 147:1-5; Isaiah 40: 1-3, 12-18; Isaiah 40:28-31

"People who could not grasp the infinitude of God worshiped the things that God made. "
"God is where our life is."

Note: Psalm 90:11 The days of our years are threescore years and ten; and if by reason of strength they be fourscore years, yet is their strength labour and sorrow; for it is soon cut off, and we fly away.
This is the timing that was used for the time in the desert. God designed us for 120 years!

Psalm 90:11: "We don't understand the risk we take with purposeful sin."

"Do we wake up and walk out the door with a reverential fear of God?"

Psalm 90:15 Make us glad according to the days wherein thou hast afflicted us, and the years wherein we have seen evil.
"God gives us joy in the amount of our trouble."

"Jesus died for everyone in the world. You have to make a decision to agree with His choice. Then He'll give you eternal life."

"Why would God trust you with the big things when you don't trust Him with the little things?"

"No season comes with cloudless skies. Every season has its issue ... You can see challenges coming and see them as opportunities and potential."

"If you're not able to get lessons in the wilderness, you won't be able to operate in the promised land."

"If you made decisions and there are consequences, learn from those consequences quickly - there's a benefit on the other side."

"God is the teacher, let Him teach you. Take copious notes, do what He says so that you can move out of the wilderness faster."

"Many of us don't want to live a long life because we don't see this place as a place where the glory of God can work through us."

"Make up your mind today, that you are not going to go before its time. When it's time, die empty. Don't take any creativity, talent, potential to the grave yard."

"There's a principle about 1st things. God is first in everything."

"Anytime God can know every star by name, you know that He doesn't have a problem with your issue."

Additional scriptures: Psalm 91:1-2; Psalm 27:1-2
"Remember that the Lord is sovereign. Read this while you you remember that the Lord is infinite!"

"Remember, every one of your private victories makes you ready for your public giants."

Bishop Johnson reminds us that we don't come to church to feel better, we come to know better.

Bible Study Resumes tonight!

2008-01-15T13:23:00.000-05:00

Hello 34/39!

Bible Study starts again tonight! Ladies usually meet in the Grand Fellowship Hall and the Men typically meet in the Choir Room. Bible Study time is a wonderful learning experience and a great time of fellowship. Ladies, you will have a chance to learn and interact with Lady Johnson, talk about women's issues, and hear truths of the Bible and how they are relevant to life. Men, have the wonderful opportunity to interact in a Men-only environment, many times with Bishop Johnson. There are also classes and programs for the children.

Let's keep in mind our scriptures for the week from Bishop's sermon on the "Law of First Things."
Psalm 90, Luke 6, Matthew 7.

The full text for Psalm 90 can be found in the comments section.

We'll see you at Bible Study tonight!

Thank you for attending the 34/39 Breakfast!

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We had such great time at the 21234 & 21239 Unity Breakfast!
Thank you for sitting with other 34/39 members during 7:45 and 10:45 and for coming to the breakfast! We had more than 70 members attend! Thank you for continuing to support the zipzone!

Please continue to fellowship with one another at church and
in your neighborhoods.

34/39 ($2) Breakfast! After 7:45, Sunday, Jan. 13

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REMINDER: It's a 21234 & 21239 Celebration!

BREAKFAST: Sunday, Jan. 13!

The Deacon Care Team for the 21234 & 21239 Zip Zone would like to invite all 21234 & 21239 (34/39!) Members to a "34/39 Breakfast to celebrate 2008!"

Sunday, January 13, 2007.
Immediately following the 7:45 service.
Location: Grand Fellowship Hall
The cost is $2 (pay the cashier as you get your food.)
(Menu: Eggs, bacon, pastry, coffee/tea, juice)

So please stay after the 7:45 A.M. "Intentional Worship Sunrise Conference" service and/or come early for the 10:45 service and join us! We will also have "unity seating" in the sanctuary. We will sit together in a special section for both services on that Sunday. We will be in section 5A of the sanctuary. Please be sure to get your 34/39 nametag in the Narthex prior to the 7:45 service so that you can be directed to area that has been designated us. 10:45 Worshippers will get their nametags at breakfast. We're looking forward to worshipping and fellowshipping together.

We'll see you for worship and breakfast on Sunday, January 13!

-Your 34/39 Deaconcare ZipZone Team: Deac. & Sis. Lewis, Deac. & Sis. Moore, Bro. & Sis. Tull

34/39 Member Corinthia Cromwell (Saxophonist) working with orphanage in Haiti, needs clothing donations

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Sis. Corinthia Cromwell (34/39 member) will be working with an orphanage in Haiti in Jan. 2008. There are 50 children who are in need. The following items for children and adults are are requested: clothes in excellent condition, school supplies, bedding for double beds and twin beds, sandals. Please call the church office to check on drop-off times and locations.

New Year's Eve Service - 9 pm, 12/31/07

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Come celebrate at the Mount Pleasant New Year's Eve (Watch Night) service. 9 p.m., Monday, December 31, 2007. Join us as we prepare for our new beginnings!

MERRY CHRISTMAS SEASON to 34/39

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We hope that all of you were able to have a blessed Christmas and continue to have a good holiday season. If this is a tough time for you, please remember some of the words from Bishop's Johnson's book After You Have Suffered a While: Encouragement from 1 Peter 5:

Pg. 29: I don't know where you are or what you're going through, but I encourage you to endure it, to look at it from God's perspective. Whatever it is you're going through cannot move you and it cannot shake you. In the midst of your trouble, heed the words of 1 Corinthians 15:58, "Be steadfast, unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord." When you get through the suffering, He will mature, establish, settle, and strengthen you. You'll be grounded in the love of God that waits on the other side of suffering.

Ref: Johnson, Clifford M., Jr., After You Have Suffered A While, Mall Publishing Co., Highland Park, IL, 2007

God Bless You!

Condolences to 34/39 Member Sis. Clash

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Sis. Shirley Clash's mother (Ms. Odell Lee) went home to be with the
Lord.  Sis. Clash is a 34/39 member of Mount Pleasant.
The service for Ms. Lee was held at Mount Pleasant on
Tuesday, December 11, 2007.
Please feel free to write comments of condolence by
clicking on the "Comments" link 
below this message. Please keep Sis. Clash in your prayers.

Sunday Recap 11/25/07, 7:45; Scriptures for the Day

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Greetings 34/39,

Here are the scriptures that Bishop Johnson used at 7:45. Please be sure to get the CD or the DVD to get the entire message.

Topics: Pride & Defiance

Worldliness - Wisdom & Knowledge

Worldly thinking and man's knowledge
Isaiah 47:10

Worldly thinking and answers to life's questions through philosophy, astrology, and other occultic arts.
Isaiah 47:12-13

"For the natural man receiveth not the thins of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned."
I Cor. 2:14

Worldly thinking claims to be the search for truth.
II Tim 3:7, John 14:6

"And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit;"
Ephesians 5:18

You are complete in HIM.
Read Colossians 2:1-13.

Wisdom will crown your life with favor and with glory.
Proverbs 4

The full text for these scriptures will be posted in the COMMENTS section of this message this week.

On 11/25, Bishop Johnson said:

"We become obsessed with knowing things but we don't live it out .... we get full on knowledge but are not able to live in it."

"Real evidence of how much you love HIM is not in how you shout, how you run around the church, not in churchy phrases (e.g. "I blessed"), but in your obedience to God."

Thank you for Coming to the 34/39 Fellowship @ The Lamplight Resource Center

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We're so glad that so many of you joined us for cookies, fruit, juice, and fellowship at the Lamplight Resource Center this past Sunday, Nov. 18! We were able to meet 34/39 members after both the 7:45 and the 10:45 services. Please note that you will still be able to use your invitations for 10% off items in the Resource Center this Sunday!

Psalm 103, Bless The Lord, O My Soul, and Forget Not (always remember) HIS Benefits

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The text for the Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2007 Thanksgiving service was Psalm 103. Bishop Johnson reminded us to "always remember" God's benefits. The full text for this Psalm is in the comment below. We are taught to especially remember the first five verses:

1Bless the LORD, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name.

2Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not (always remember!) all his benefits:

3Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases;

4Who redeemeth (rescues) thy life from destruction; who crowneth thee with lovingkindness and tender mercies;

(Provides unusual favor, unprecedented honor!)

5Who satisfieth thy mouth (life) with good things; so that thy youth is renewed like the eagle's.

NOTE: Words in parentheses reflect Bishop Johnson's emphasis.

Save the Date: Jan. 13, 2008!

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THANK YOU FOR COMING TO THE FELLOWSHIP IN THE RESOURCE CENTER TODAY! We had a great time with you after the 7:45 and 10:45 services.
(We thank Bro. Lofton for his assistance!)

We're looking forward to connecting with you again at the Mount Pleasant Church-wide Christmas Fellowship on 7 p.m., Tuesday, December 11, 2007 in the Grand Fellowship Hall.

Please mark your calendars for our January 13, 2008 Fellowship!
It's a 21234 & 21239 Celebration!

The Deacon Care Team for the 21234 & 21239 Zip Zone would like to invite all 21234 & 21239 (34/39!) Members to a "34/39 Breakfast to celebrate 2008!"

Sunday, January 13, 2007.
Immediately following the 7:45 service.
Location: Grand Fellowship Hall
The cost is $2 (pay the cashier as you get your food.)
(Menu: Eggs, bacon, pastry, coffee/tea, juice)

So please stay after the 7:45 A.M. "Intentional Worship Sunrise Conference" service and/or come early for the 10:45 service and join us!

We will also have "unity seating" in the sanctuary. We will sit together in a special section for both services on that Sunday. Please be sure to get your 34/39 nametag in the Narthex prior to the 7:45 service so that you can be directed to area that has been designated us. 10:45 Worshipers will get their nametags at breakfast. We're looking forward to worshiping and fellowshipping together.

We'll see you for worship and breakfast on Sunday, January 13!

-Your 34/39 Deaconcare ZipZone Team: Deac. & Sis. Lewis, Deac. & Sis. Moore, Bro. & Sis. Tull

Thanksgiving Service, Women's Fellowship in November!

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Hello 34/39,

Please note for your calendars for the Thanksgiving Service next Wednesday night, Nov. 21. There will be no Bible Study next week, so that we can all be together for the Weds. service.

The Women's Ministry will have a fellowship on Tuesday, Nov. 27 at 7 p.m. Please plan to bring the following:
* 3 dozen cookies -- 2 to share with the ladies and 1 for the soldiers in Iraq.
* A $5 gift to exchange.

If you don't have these items, can you still come? YES! The Women's Ministry looks forward to this night of fun and fellowship.

Coming in December:

Monday Night Football, Ravens vs Patriots, Dec. 3, Family Life Center (Big Screen!)
Christmas Fellowship Tues. Dec. 11, Grand Fellowship Hall

We'll see you Sunday, Nov. 18 at the 34/39 Fellowship with the Lamplight Resource Center! See information in the post below.

God Bless you!

34/39 Fellowship Sunday, Nov. 18, 2007

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34/39 Zip Zone Fellowship!

This coming Sunday, Nov. 18, 2007

Where: The office between the Lamplight Resource Center and the Multi-purpose room, down the short corridor. We'll have a quick meeting, then we'll fellowship in the Lamplight Resource Center.

Bring the cards that you received in mail this week and get a 10% discount!

When: Immediately after 7:45 service, and immediately after 10:45 service.

We'll see you there!

Assignment: I Corinthians, Chapts. 1 & 2

2007-11-05T18:57:00.003-05:00

Hello 34/39.

Bishop Johnson has asked us to read I Corinthians, Chapters 1 and 2. The full text is in the comment section for this post.

This Wednesday, we will be going with Bishop Johnson to service at Church of the Redeemed of the Lord in Baltimore. http://www.crlministries.com/welcome.htm

Revival Week at Mount Pleasant -- Dr. Chand!

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This is Revival Week at Mount Pleasant. Services are Weds. - Friday, Oct. 3-5, at 7 p.m.
The speaker is Dr. Samuel Chand. You may remember when he was at Mount Pleasant in the past, his message deeply affected the children of our church .... they came down the aisle in droves. He mentioned that parents shouldn't stop them, afterall in the middle east, children are recruited for terrorism very early, so it's a blessing when children feel the pull of the Holy Spirit and respond!

Here are some links that provide more background about Dr. Chand.

http://samchand.com/

http://leondejuda.org/db_public/cldj_public/index_EN.php?display=onepage&what=608

http://thecitydc.org/advboard/chand.html

Don't miss this opportunity! Don't miss this blessing!

Bishop's Charge: Meditate on Isaiah 61

2007-08-26T14:51:00.000-05:00

Good afternoon Mount Pleasant!

I'm writing this between the 10:45 and Baptismal worship services ... Greetings from the Grand Fellowship Hall! Today Bishop Johnson told us to say "This is a new day and this is my time!"
He also instructed us to meditate on Isaiah 61 every day this week! Here is the link to this scripture online: http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Isaiah+61

The full passage will be in the comment section so that you can see it directly.

Bishop went through the following scriptures:
Isaiah 65:24
Romans 6:6

He also reminded us to really use Romans 6:11: Likewise reckon ye also yourselves to be dead indeed unto sin, but alive unto God through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Bishop's topic was "The Law of the Spirit as it connects to the Law of Faith." He said that the "Law of faith is spiritual power and action given to every child of God based on the Word of God."

There is much, much, much more! Like his points about your faith and the will of God, correct confession of faith, having what you believe, and corresponding actions! Get the CD to review.

This is by no means a substitution for the full message, but hopefully it will encourage you to go back through your notes and/or listen to the CD!

Remember all of the announcements for the month that are in the Ministry Update (newsletter) and on the website. God Bless You, it's time to get ready for the Baptismal Service!