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NEW PROSPECT MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH
Rev. Dr. Wilma R. Johnson, Senior Pastor 6330 Pembroke - Detroit, MI 48221 - (313) 341-4883
Administrative Office – Mon. – Fri. 9:00a.m. – 5:00p.m. (313) 341-4204
Fax (313) 341-4203 - TTY for the Deaf Community (313) 341-4200
Reach Pastor Johnson at (313) 999-2053 or Toll Free: 1 (866) PSALM 91 (772-5691)
Pastor Johnson’s Email: [email protected] - Follow me on Twitter: @joylighthouse
Radio Outreach AM 1200 – WCHB – Tune in on Sundays at 1:00 p.m.
www.newnpmbcunity.org (Live Video Streaming)
“Prayer Conference Call” and Morning Devotion
Monday – Friday promptly at 9:11 A.M.
Dial: (712) 432-0075 * Participant Code: 949399#
“The Church Where The Spirit of Unity Abides”
“FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY”
“SCOUT SUNDAY”
FEBRUARY 10, 2013 * 7:30 a.m./11:00 a.m.
Order of Celebration
Devotion and Call To Worship ..............
Opening Hymn of Praise .........................
Prayer of Invocation/Confession ...........
Scripture ............................... Isaiah 6: 1-8
Show Some Love .......................................
Invitation To Share Your Offerings .......
Offertory Prayer .......................................
Musical Selection ......................................
The Preached Word ...................................
Prayer Time………………………………
Invitation to Discipleship .......................
Benediction and Blessing .........................
Prayer of Invocation/Confession
Lord, we come this day to worship
You. We offer our voices in song and
prayer that we might bless You. We
come before Your throne, confident that
You are our Refuge. In the Name of
Christ, we want to know Your
Presence. We want our words to tell
others about You. We want to act in
ways that point to You. There is work
to be done. We hear Your invitation to
work. We hear Your invitation to
serve. Thank You, Holy Spirit, for Your
forgiveness and love and thank You for
giving purpose to our lives. Amen.
You know our hearts, O God. Love us,
purify us, that we might be Your people
seeking to know You with all that we
are. Amen.
Enter His Gates With Praise Page 2
OFFERTORY PRAYER
O God, You have given of Yourself;
and You have given us the church. You
have given so many blessings that we
do not deserve. Now, with deep
thanksgiving, we give to You to
strengthen Your Kingdom here on
earth. We proclaim the love of the
Lord in the land of the living. So in
Your name, the name of Jesus, we give
You our tithes and offerings and
sacrificial gifts. Amen.
“For you know the generous act of
our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he
was rich yet for your sakes He became
poor so that by His poverty you
might become rich.” 2 Corinthians 8:9
ON LINE GIVING
eGiving is available for your
convenience on
New Prospect’s Website:
www.newnpmbcunity.org
BROADCASTING LIVE
Share with our church family,
especially our sick and shut-in, they
can view our Sunday Services and
our website. Click on sermons, and
then LIVE VIDEO STREAM
IN THE HOSPITAL NeeQuan Jackson Dickie Providence
Kim Houston Providence
Willie B. Lee Henry Ford
Jerale Williams Henry Ford
Annie Bailey Henry Ford
Latreeva Rush Sinai Grace
Maurice Nelson Harper
Blessed are they that mourn, for they
shall be comforted. Matthew 5:4
The Family of Margaret Louise
Mitchell Hunter
The Family of Faylene Moore
The Family of George Badgett, Sr.
Appreciations and Expressions of
Thanks have been received
from the following:
Cass Community Social Services
Essie Ward and Family
WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES
We will acknowledge wedding
anniversaries on the First Sunday of
each month. Both the husband and
the wife must be members of New
Prospect. Please call the church office
with your information.
Pray Without Ceasing For Our Members Page 3
FEBRUARY 2013 - SICK AND SHUT-IN
Electra Blackmon, Cambridge East Health, 31155 Dequindre, Madison Hts. 48071
Mattie Bullock, Westwood Nursing Center, 16588 Schaefer, Detroit 48235
Ferris Byrd, Oak Pointe Villa Nursing Home, 18901 Meyers, Detroit 48235
Carrie Cummings, Cambridge East Healthcare, 31155 Dequindre, Madison Hts. 48071
L. V. Daniels, Regency Heights Nursing Ctr., 19100 W Seven Mile Road, Detroit 48219
Debbie Elder, Redford Geriatric Nursing Home, 22811 W. Seven Mile Rd, Detroit 48219
Donnie Farrior, Heartland Health Center, 26270 Morlock, Livonia 48152
Sadie Flennoy, Evergreen Living Center, 19933 13 Mile Rd, Southfield 48076
Deaconess Dorothy Grubbs, Lasher Hills Nursing Care, 25300 Lahser, Southfield 48033
Ruth Hutson, Village of Redford, 25330 W. Six Mile Rd., Redford 48340
Emma Jenkins, Caring Hearts Nursing Home, 12904 Ashton, Detroit 48223
Lillian Johnson, Lahser Hills Nursing Care Center, 25300 Lahser Rd., Southfield 48034
Emma Maclin, West Oaks Nursing Care, 22355 W. 8 Mile Rd, Detroit 48219
Alberta Phillips, Bortz Nursing Center, 11700 E. Ten Mile Rd, Warren 48089
Lucille Reed, Medilodge of Southfield, 26715 Greenfield, Southfield 48075
Gladys Smith, Redford Geriatric Village, 22811 W. Seven Mile Rd, Detroit 48219
Rita Walton, W. Bloomfield Nursing Home, 6445 W. Maple, W. Bloomfield 48332
Baby Carter Agbugui James Dalton Jessie Hunter Ella Roberson
Dennis Alexander Charles Daniels Frederick James Mildred Scott
Mae Alexander Crystal Daviston Timella James Edward Sledge
Frances Allison Patricia Dorris Dorothy Jameson Ruth Smith
Annie Bailey Juanita Dubose Hilda Johnson Delores Singleton
Mary Boyd Katherine Dunn Emma Jenkins Mary Singleton
Julynn Brown Fannie Elks Laura Johnson Connie Stafford
Barbara Brown Annie Ellison Lillian Johnson Sylvia Stafford
Queenie Bruce K. Patricia Gilbert Leroy Killion Walter Stafford
Lester Bryant James Gray Maria Long Mary Tatum
Wyley Burroughs, Sr. Latonia Hampton Gladys Lowe Edward Tate
Gregory Christmas John Harrison, II Gloria McKee Grace Tindle
Cathleen Clark Joyce Heath Juanita McMurtry Sarah Tinsley
Vonetta Clark Rudean Hill Barbara Marable Castana Turner
Delores Clowney Josephine Hollingsworth Dessa Neal Sethrida Walker
Janice Coley Willie Holmes Carol Norris Julius Weeks
George Cook Esther Holt Lois E. Primas Norma Wilks
Ronald Copeland Clara B. Horton Hattie Reynolds
Kendal Curtis Deborah Howze Jeanette Riley
Enter His Gates With Praise Page 4
CD’s of Today’s Worship Services, Shine T-Shirts and
“The New Prospective” is available in the NuRu Bookstore.
Our Bookstore will be open Wednesdays and Sundays.
** The Nursery is open Sundays at 7:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. **
EVERY SECOND SUNDAY
MENTORING FOR YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS
Crown Forum – Males (ages: 12-17)
Young Ladies of Poise and Purpose – (ages: 12-17)
Young Women of Destiny – (ages: 18-25)
My Brother’s Keeper – (ages: 18-25)
On Ash Wednesday, February 13, we begin our 40 Days of Lent; 40 days on a
wilderness journey to the cross. These 40 days will prepare our souls for Easter.
Loneliness, hunger, thirst, and temptation all served to prepare Jesus for
ministry. The Lord is preparing us! Our Lenten journey will prepare us. We
begin our 40 Days of Fasting and Repenting with ashes; seeking God's mercy and
grace to wash us clean. This journey can only lead us to new life. The good news
is that we are not alone. God loves us. God walks with us. God holds us up.
Repent! Come get cleaned up! Come, ready to receive your healing and face your
God who is already at work!
WORDS FROM PASTOR J
2012 – Weekly Bible Reading 2 Year Plan
Old and New Testament Together
February 3, 2013 – Week 58 – Numbers 15-16 and Mark 6
February 10, 2013 – Week 59 – Numbers 17-18 and Numbers 19-20
February 17, 2013 – Week 60 – Numbers 21-22 and Mark 7
February 24, 2013 – Week 61 – Numbers 23-24 and Numbers 25-26
March 3, 2013 – Week 62 – Numbers 27-28 and Mark 8
March 10, 2013 – Week 63 – Numbers 29-30 and Numbers 31
March 17, 2013 – Week 64 – Mark 9 and Numbers 32
MONDAY – FEBRUARY 11, 2013
10:00 a.m. – Intercessory Prayer Time
4:30 p.m. – We Sew Love Quilting Ministry Meeting
6:00 p.m. – Youth Drama Ministry Meeting
6:00 p.m. – Brother to Brother Bible Study- Messiah Baptist Church
6:00 pm. – Courtesy Ministry Meeting
7:00 p.m. – Miracle Monday Prayer and Praise Gathering
TUESDAY – FEBRUARY 12, 2013
6:00 p.m. – Tutorial Ministry – Location: Light Center Library
6:30 p.m. – NP Sign Language Class
6:30 p.m. – Nurses Ministry Meeting
6:30 p.m. – FAMILY GAME NIGHT
7:00 p.m. – Spirit of Praise/Choraleers Choir Rehearsal
WEDNESDAY – FEBRUARY 13, 2013
11:00 a.m./6:30 p.m. – ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICE
5:30 p.m. – Sunday School Teacher’s meeting
5:45 p.m. – Celestial Children’s Choir Rehearsal
THURSDAY – FEBRUARY 14, 2013
11:00 a.m. – Seasoned Seniors Chair Aerobics
12:00 p.m. – Study the Word of God
6:00 p.m. – Young Adult Usher Ministry Meeting
7:00 p.m. – Women’s Bible Study
7:00 p.m. – Mighty Men of God Choir Rehearsal
FRIDAY – FEBRUARY 15, 2013
5:30 p.m. – Liturgical Dance Ministry Rehearsal
7:00 p.m. – Young Adult Ministry Meeting
SATURDAY – FEBRUARY 16, 2013
9:00 a.m. – MI District Black History Program (Messiah Baptist)
9:30 a.m. – Worship Chamber of Ensemble Rehearsal
10:00 a.m. – General Mission Ministry Meeting
10:00 a.m. – Project Cotton Candy (Interim House)
11:00 am. – Spirit of Praise/Choraleers Choir Rehearsal
This Week At New Prospect –February 11-16, 2013 Page 5
Miracle Monday Prayer and Praise service at 7:00 p.m.
7:00AM Prayer on Power Wednesday With Pastor J! Dial: (712) 432-0075;
Participant Code: 949399#.
TODAY is SCOUT SUNDAY. We will celebrate our Scouting program: Our
girls, boys, and leaders. Girl Scout cookies and popcorn will be available to
support the Scouts.
Installation of Officers will be held TODAY, Sunday, February 10, 2013.
Our Community Meal Is Served With Love, TODAY, February 10, 2013 @
5:00pm. Volunteers are needed to greet and serve our guests in S. L. Whitney
Fellowship Hall. Wear your “Shine” t-shirts.
Courtesy Ministry will meet on Monday, February 11, 2013 at 6:00 pm.
The Monday Night Men’s Bible Study, February 11, 2013, will be a JOINT
BIBLE study with the men of Messiah Baptist Church at Messiah Baptist
Church, 8100 W. Seven Mile Rd., Detroit at 6:30pm. Pastor Orville Littlejohn
will conduct the Bible study. All men are invited.
Tuesday, February 12, 2013 is FAMILY GAME NIGHT at 6:30pm.!!! Bring
your board games, dominoes and cards! Let’s have a PHAT Tuesday. Food,
Fun and Fellowship.
The Nurses’ Ministry meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 12, 2013 at
6:30pm.
Wednesday, February 13, 2013 is ASH WEDNESDAY. We are FASTING all
day. Bible Study and are at 11:00am and 6:30pm. See page 11 for Lenten
Journey details.
Nursing/Senior Citizens Ministry: Thursday, February 14, 2013
5:00p.m. West Oaks Senior Care/Rehab, 22355 W. Eight Mile Rd, Det.
6:00p.m. St. Joseph’s Mercy Living Center, 9400 Conant, Hamtramck
6:00p.m. Royal Oak Towers, 20800 Wyoming, Ferndale
Announcements and Information Page 6
ATTENTION YOUNG ADULTS!!! The Young Adult Ministry, also
known as CROSSROADS, will meet on Friday, February 15th from
7:00pm to 9:00pm. All Young Adults, ages 18-35 are welcome!!!!
Project Cotton Candy at Interim House: Saturday, February 16, 2013 at
11:00am. The Nurses and Usher Ministries will serve.
For the month of February General Mission will meet on Saturday,
February 16, 2013 at 10:00am.
In preparation for the Black History Celebration to be held on Friday,
February 22nd, we are asking that if you have members of your family, or
close friends, who have made contributions to further the cause of
African American Civil Rights, to please submit old photos, news
clippings, and any other artifacts highlighting Black History. We would
like to honor them in this year’s Black History display. Submit
contributions to Deacon Julie Rambo or leave in Church Administrative
Office ON OR BEFORE FEBRUARY 17TH.
All Ministry Chairs!!! Please submit the dates and times of your
meetings for the 2013 calendar to the administrative office. Also, check
your ministry mailbox for the project cotton candy calendar for 2013.
ATTENTION MEMBERS: The Transportation Ministry provides bus
service for the Wednesday Morning Bible Study Hour and Sunday
Morning Worship Services. If you need a ride, please call the church
office.
Usher Ministry #1 will meet on Thursday, February 21, 2013 at 6:00pm.
H.U.G.S. Ministry Meeting will meet on Thursday, February 21, 2013 at
6:30pm.
Announcements and Information Page 7
Sister-to-Sister Ministry will meet on Saturday, February 23, 2013 at
9:00am.
New Prospect Girl Scouts next meeting will be held on Saturday,
February 23, 2013 at 11:00am. Location: The Light Center. All girls are
welcome to join.
The New Prospect Seasoned Seniors Monthly Gathering will be held on
Thursday, February 28, 2013 - 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Our Guest: “Safety
Awareness” by Detective Brian Fountain. Come out and enjoy Bible
Study, aerobics, lunch and fellowship.
Announcements and Information Page 8
Thursday, February 28, 2012 * 9:00 p.m. – 12:00 Midnight
Come out and Pray and give thanks with Pastor J!
We celebrate 14 years, Pastor and People, and we step
into the Fifteenth year on our knees.
New Prospect Missionary Baptist Church
Celebration of Black History
Friday, February 22, 2013 at 7:00pm
“Celebrating Dance in the African American Experience”
Our Special Guest:
The LaShelle’s School of Dance
Usher Ministry #2 will meet on Thursday, February 28, 2013 at 6:00pm.
Attention Church Members! If you have not done so, please contact the
church office at 313-341-4204 and submit your new mailing information
and your email address.
ATTENTION! The 3rd Annual Women in Leadership Conference
sponsored by Ecumenical Theological Seminary will be held on April 10-
13, 2013 at New Prospect. Conference and Registration information
cards are available on the table in the lobby. Register now!
ATTENTION All Adult Men and Young Men of New Prospect! Reserve
your spot now for the Mountaintop Conference VIII – “In His Image: Do
You Recognize the Man in the Mirror” to be held April 11-14, 2013 in Bay
City, MI. Flyer/Registration forms are available on the table in the
lobby. For any questions, please see Deacon James Parham or Min.
Lawrence Phillips.
ATTENTION!!! Dr. Jasmin “Rev. Jazz” Sculark presents “Dancing With
Broken Bones” 2013 Women’s Conference to be held April 19-21, 2013 at
Shiloh Baptist Church in York, PA. Information and Registration forms
are available on the table in the lobby. Reserve your spot now!
Announcements and Information Page 9
Jazz Night
will be held on
Friday, March 1, 2013
7:00 p.m.
VOLUNTEER DRIVERS are needed to serve on the Transportation
Ministry. Interested persons please call the Administrative Office at 313-
341-4204. We need drivers for Sunday Worship services.
Tutorial Ministry meets each Tuesday in the Light Center Library at
6:00p.m. Children in grades K-12. Tutors are also needed. If you would
like to become a tutor, please contact the church office at 313-341-4204.
SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, May 18, 2013! Team New Prospect will be
returning to this year to participate in the Susan G. Komen Race for the
Cure. On-site registration will begin Sunday, March 10, 2013. Don’t forget
to reserve May 18th on your calendar. Check the bulletin for future details.
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE NEEDED
FOR THE NEW PROSPECT FOOD PANTRY:
Jelly and Jam Canned Pasta Canned Fruit Mayonnaise
Spaghetti Sauce Sugar Crackers Fruit Snacks
Pudding Juice Rice Applesauce
Muffin Mix Grits
Granola Bars Canned Evaporated Milk
SPRING AHEAD ONE HOUR!!!
Daylight Saving Time begins Sunday, March 10TH @ 2:00am
Lenten Journey Page 10
Family Lenten Journey – They Met At Calvary…
Ash Wednesday through Resurrection Sunday
February 13, 2013 to March 31, 2013
Study the WORD Together Every Wednesday for Six Weeks
February 13, 2013 to March 20, 2013
WEEK ONE
February 13, 2013 ~ "The Teachers Who Hated Jesus"
WEEK TWO
February 20, 2013 ~ "The Priests Who Bought Jesus"
WEEK THREE
February 27, 2013 ~ "The Traitor Who Sold Jesus"
WEEK FOUR
March 6, 2013 ~ "The Crowd Who Cried, Crucify Jesus!"
WEEK FIVE
March 13, 2013 ~ "The Judge Who Sentenced Jesus"
WEEK SIX
March 20, 2013 ~ "The Thieves Who Died With Jesus"
March 24, 2013 Palm/Passion Sunday
March 25-28, 2013 Holy Week
March 29, 2013 Good Friday
March 30, 2013 Holy Saturday/Easter Vigil
March 31, 2013 Sunrise Service At 6:00am
Resurrection/Easter Sunday Worship
At 8:00am and 11:00am
Sunday School Easter Program at 9:30am
Lenten Journey Page 11
Please submit a copy of your child’s report card
to the church office, if they received a 2.5 or better,
to be included in the New Prospect honor roll.
KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!
Angel Alls-Hall
Renaissance High School
Matthew Lewis
Cass Technical High School
Jasmine A. Pless
Schulze Middle School .
George Badgett, III
Old Redford Academy High
School
Tyeisha Lewis
Allendale Elementary
Dezirae Robinson
Renaissance High School
Deionte Bruton
Ecorse Community High
School.
Shaniya Marshall
Detroit Service Learning
Academy
Victor Robinson
Oak Park High School
Jarell Cunningham
Grosse Pointe High School
Christina Miller
Mumford High School
Issac Saidu
P.A.C.E. Academy
Alicia Dennis
Shoals Middle School
Eric Minus
Renaissance High School
Joshua Smith
Birney Middle School
Daion Hall-Foster
Pasteur Elementary
.
Ryan Montgomery
MacArthur Elementary
Brianna Smith
FLICS
Raven Fowler
Cornerstone Schools
Erica Nelson
Shrine Catholic Grade
School
Jaylen Stafford
University YES Academy
Sharon Harrison
Detroit Country Day
Middle.
Rachel Nelson
Shrine Catholic High
School
Dion Traylor, II
Bates Academy
7 Addison Horton
International Academy
Khali Noland
P.A.C.E. Academy
Nietra Wright
P.A.C.E. Academy
Jaylen Lewis
Rogers Early Elementary
Jalen Pless
Mumford High School
Theatra Wright
University High School
MICHIGAN DISTRICT BLACK HISTORY PROGRAM
Saturday, February 16, 2013. At 9:00a.m.
Messiah Missionary Baptist Church
8100 W 7 Mile Road, Detroit
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ANNUAL BOY SCOUTS SKI TRIP
Saturday, February 23, 2013.
Please sign up after both services. The cost will be $30.00 per person.
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Experience the WORD!!!! Wednesday Night Bible Study
Ages 4-11 ~ Location: Room 105
Teens Ages 12-17 ~ Location: Room 102-103
Exciting topics, fun activities and lively discussions about the
WORD of God and how God loves you! Don’t be counted out!
New Member Orientation (Youth) 3rd and 4th Sunday at 12:00 noon. Location: Room 209
Youth In Worship…Worship with an Edge! (Hebrews 4:12)
3rd and 4th Sundays, in the Wilma R. Johnson Chapel
This worship service is designed especially for Ages 6-17!
Service begins promptly at 11:00a.m.
Trip to the Underground Railroad Living Museum
BM&E State Convention YMCA Youth Lock-in
*Watch the bulletin for details *
** For More Information, Contact Rev. April Hearn at 313-342-1925
Our Mission is D.E.E.P.
(Disciple, Educate, Evangelize, Pamper
& Care for God’s People)
NEW PROSPECT’S SUPPORT GROUPS
Circle of Sorrow and Hope Bereavement Ministry
For members, families and friends who have experienced any type of loss.
They meet the 4th Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m.
H.U.G.S. (Healing Under God’s Spirit) Ministry
For members, families and friends who have been affected by cancer.
They meet the 3rd Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m.
Caregivers Support Group Ministry
For members, families and friends who are taking care of loved ones.
They meet the 2nd Saturday of each month at 11:00 a.m.
MEMBERSHIP COVENANT
1. I will support my church by attending faithfully, living a Godly
life, attending Bible study and giving my tithes and offerings
cheerfully.
2. I will uplift the vision of my church by following leadership and
serving in a ministry.
3. I will promote the love of God in my church by praying for my
brothers and sisters in Christ and by loving the members and
visitors.
4. I will serve the ministry of my church with my mind, my body
and my spirit.
***SUNDAY SCHOOL – LIGHT CENTER***
LOCATION CLASS
Nursery Ages 2 to 3
Room #107 Pre-K - Kindergarten
Room #208 Grades 1-2
Room #206 Grades 3-4
Room #207 Grades 5-6
Room #209 Grades 7, 8, 9
Room #201 Grades 10, 11, 12
Room #200 Adult Sunday School
Room #210 Adult Sunday School
CB HEATH HALL
Room 101 Young Adult Sunday School
*** CHRISTIAN EDUCATION – LIGHT CENTER ***
Room #204 Living Like You Belong to God
Room #205 The Bait of Satan
Room #203 Side-by-Side (Married/Engaged Couples)
Room #202 When God Whispers Your Name
W. R. Johnson Chapel Know The Words of Jesus
Library New Member’s Orientation (Adults)
Sunday School And Christian Education Opportunities – 9:30AM Page 15
A Brief History of New Prospect Missionary Baptist Church
In 1924 a few officers and members of Mount Beulah, banded together and organized a church
which they named Mount Lebanon Baptist Church. Two ministers worked together in the
organization of the church. This small faithful group of people purchased a lot at 20470
Wisconsin in Detroit. More people moved into the area, joined Mount Lebanon Baptist
Church and the name was changed to First Baptist Church.
Reverend Smith served as Pastor until 1929. Reverend Theodore Williams served from 1931
until 1935. The church called Reverend Pyles who served about three years and rebuilt First
Baptist. He was unable to finish rebuilding the church because God called him from labor to
reward. Reverend Sandy Gibson, who was the assistant to Reverend Pyles, carried out his
term and was elected for a short period in 1939.
Reverend Charles B. Heath was called as pastor in the spring of 1939. Much was
accomplished under Reverend Heath’s administration. Due to the fact that there were two
churches in Detroit with the same name, Reverend Heath had the church change its name from
First Baptist to New Prospect Baptist Church on January 7, 1945.
In 1953 the church voted to enlarge their present building. The members were supportive of
this effort and contributed considerably. In March 1960, the members borrowed ten thousand
dollars and made the down payment to purchase the 6330 Pembroke building. Reverend Heath
pastored the church for twenty eight (28) years until his death in 1967.
In February 1968, the church called Reverend Dr. S. Leon Whitney from Jackson, Mississippi.
Under his pastoral leadership an addition to the Pembroke Property was made and the facilities
were expanded to its current structure. There was much growth under Reverend Whitney until
his death in December 1990. His son, Reverend Dr. Keith L. Whitney assumed the pastoral
leadership from 1991 until 1996. Reverend Randolph F. Henlon who was the Assistant Pastor
at the time served as Interim Pastor from 1996 until March 1999.
On March 1, 1999, history was made in Detroit. Reverend Wilma Robena Johnson, a female
assistant pastor at Hartford Memorial Baptist Church, was elected Senior Pastor of New
Prospect Missionary Baptist Church. A new light appeared in the community.
THIS IS THE CHURCH WHERE THE SPIRIT OF UNITY ABIDES.
THIS IS THE CHURCH WHERE THE VISION LIVES AND SHINES!
