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

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

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

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

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

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

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

7:45: Minister Clifford M. Johnson III:

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

1. In order to receive your miracle, the first thing you need to do is invite Jesus (see V. 2)
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.]
3. Obey without ceasing. When He talks back to you, obey.
1. Don't delay, obey!
2. If you question and doubt, you will miss out!
3. 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)

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!

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

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

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 ..."

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

1. It keeps you from enjoying what you already have.
2. It makes you forget your value; it makes you forget your worth.
3. Worry is a complete waste of energy, a complete waste of time.
4. Worry erases the promises of God from your mind.
5. Worry is a characteristic of non-believers.
6. 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

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"

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

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"

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:

1. He thought that he was the source of his beauty.
2. He forgot that he was only beautiful when he was reflecting God's glory.
3. 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

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

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!

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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!

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

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

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!

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

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!

Hello in August! 34/39 mentioned in church today!

Greetings! This is being typed between 10:45 and Communion Service. It's been great seeing so many 34/39 members today. Did you enjoy seeing the announcements for the 34/39 blog in the Ministry Update and on screen in the Media Update? We thank the Administrative Office and the Media Ministry for making these announcements for us!

August is a light month at Mount Pleasant but there are still plenty of activities. Check your Ministry Update for announcements like the MasterLife Fellowship on Sat. August 18, the Womens' Craft Day Part II on Sat. Aug. 25, and more!


Remember the Evangelism Ministry invited you to join them for a BACK TO SCHOOL COMMUNITY OUTREACH at the Goodnow PAL Center, near Sinclair Lane, Sat. Aug. 11, 12 noon - 3 p.m. They take food, supplies, and share the Gospel with communities in Baltimore City and Baltimore County.

Goodnow PAL Center: 5310 Goodnow Rd., Baltimore, MD 21206 , Phone: (410) 485-3729

Here's the weekly grocery store circular from the local 24 hour Giant (LochRaven):

SALES @ Ravenwood Giant, 8100 Loch Raven Blvd.; Chicken: $1.99/lb; Corn on the Cob - 12 for $1.99 and more!




Please continue to keep Bishop Johnson in prayer while he is in Africa. God Bless you all! We'll see you soon!

Bishop & Lady Johnson's 37th Pastoral Anniversary: July 18-22

Greetings everyone!

This is an exciting time! Bishop & Lady Johnson's 37th Pastoral Anniversary celebration begins today!

All weekday services (Weds. - Fri) begin at 7 p.m. each night.

Wednesday, July 18
Bishop E.A. Ross, New Smyrna Missionary Baptist Church, Washington, D.C.
http://www.randallministries.org/PastorsCorner/tabid/53/Default.aspx

Thursday, July 19
Pastor Franklin Peterson, Faith United Baptist Church, Baltimore
http://faithubc.org/reverend_franklin_peterson.htm

Friday, July 20
Bishop Kevin V. Gresham, Sr., Pastor, Greater St. John Church, Upper Marlboro, MD
http://www.saintjohn.net/ourPastor.htm

Sunday, July 22
7:45: Pastor Terry Kirk, Central Christian Church, Baltimore, MD
http://www.central-christian.net/about.php


10:45: Pastor Angel Nunez, Angel Nunez Ministries, Bilingual Christian Church


5:00: Bishop Jerome Stokes, Pastor, Church of the Redeemed of the Lord
http://www.crlministries.com/about_pastor.htm

Please show your love for our beloved Bishop by coming to share in this celebration experience!

Family & Friends! Whew! Plus, Grocery Specials this week

Family & Friends weekend has passed. We hope and pray that everyone had an enjoyable time and had meaningful experiences with their own family and friends! What wonderful activities and events: Youth rally, the play "I have Seen the Lord", the golf outing, jazz night, 6 Flags, Sunday Services, ice cream, Jonathan Nelson, and Tye Tribbett! Whew! What a wonderful weekend. Next big event? Bishop Johnson's Pastoral Anniversary! Stay tuned for details.

Grocery Specials in the 34/39 area for this week!

Specials: 10 items for $10. Ravenwood Giant (Loch Raven & Taylor)

Giant Grocery Store Specials that can be utilized by the 34/39 Zip Zone

Maurette Brown Clark & Jessica Greene --Sunday!

We have a host of guests on Sunday! Don't forget our 7:45 and 10:45 services before you go to the afternoon activities.

@ 7:45 - Ms. Maurette Brown Clark!
http://www.maurettebrownclark.com/


@ 6, w/ Jonathan Nelson: Ms. Jessica Greene
Opening for Tye Tribbett & GA


Plan to enjoy the ice cream social after 10:45 service, you will be able to buy food also. LOCATION: The MPCM Family Life Center (this is the new part of the church, parts of it are still under construction, but it is a blessing to have so much space under one roof!)

At the Ice cream/food social, all are asked to enter and exit through the doors of the Family Life Center, not through the church so that the staff can prepare for the evening concert. Thank you!

More on Family & Friends Festival

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Hello 34/39!

Please note that our own 34/39 member Sis. Corinthia Cromwell will be performing at the Jazz night on Friday!

Photos & information for Sis. Corinthia!

Vocalist Tracy Hamlin will also be featured: http://cdbaby.com/cd/tracyhamlin

We've confirmed that the ice cream social on Sunday will be hosted by Cold Stone Creamery!

http://www.coldstonecreamery.com/

There are 500 ice cream desserts; they will be sold for approx. $2! Bring the family, your friends, your neighborhood!! The ice cream social will begin after the 10:45 service.

Tye Tribbett is featured in the June 2007 issue of Ebony, pg. 84. Please remember to purchase your tickets, $25! Call the church's administrative office, 410-325-3080, or stop by (6000 Radecke Ave, Baltimore, MD, 21206) during business hours. Please note that you can buy tickets through PAYPAL online. Click the red "Musical Finale" icon with pictures of Tye Tribbett and Jonathan Nelson on the right side of the Mount Pleasant website: http://www.mountpleasant.org

Family & Friends - Tye Tribbett Information

Hello 34/39! Please be sure to purchase your tickets for the Tye Tribbett/Jonathan Nelson asap! Tickets are $25.

Links:
http://www.tyetribbettandga.com/

http://www.tyetribbettworldwide.com/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tye_Tribbett

Jonathan Nelson:
http://www.myspace.com/jnandpurpose

Facing the Giants -- Football, Teamwork, Great Movie, today!

Hello 34/39!

Thank you all for coming to our 34/39 Meet & Greet on Sunday after services! We hope that you all got your mugs, watches, notebooks, pens, candy, and coupons! We had a great time. We're glad that you liked the 34 & 39 balloons!!

Today, we want to make sure that you remember the movie night. Mount Pleasant is showing "Facing the Giants" and they are planning to start at 6:45. This is a fantastic movie, it has great themes for all ages, men, women, boys, and girls. The movie is set around a football team and coach, but there are lessons in teamwork, tenacity, relationships, and faith. Some of us from the 34/39 team will be there. Please plan to come and enjoy the Mount Pleasant MOVIE NIGHT!



Here are the details about the movie: http://facingthegiants.com/dvdabout.php

June is Family and Friends Month!

(Click on the image above to enlarge.)

June is the month for our Family & Friends Festival! We're excited about the upcoming activities!


Please remember the following announcements:

June 9: Craft Day for the Women!


SUNDAY June 10: Our 34/39 Meet & Greet!
Stay after 7:45, come early for 10:45 and meet and greet your 34/39 neighbors!

• Bible Study will resume in September.

• Tuesday, June 12: MOVIE Night and New Members Fellowship

This month's movie is "Facing the Giants"
A wonderful movie that connects football and faith!

Cover page:
http://www.facingthegiants.com/
Inside the site:
http://www.facingthegiants.com/home.php


THE NEIGHBORHOOD:
Grocery Shopping!
"Specials at Giant in Ravenwood Center, 8100 Loch Raven"

Grocery shopping in the 34/39 area

One of the topics that came up at the 34/39 dinner fellowship a few weeks ago was grocery shopping! The grocery store of choice seems to be in the Giant in Ravenwood Shopping Center:


Giant at RAVENWOOD Shopping Center
8100 Loch Raven Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21286
Tel: 703-354-5081

Memorial Day sales at this location continue until Thursday, May 31. Here is the circular with a listing of all of the special sales for the week, though some of the sales end today. I know that some of us have taken advantage of the Breyer's Ice Cream sale ... 1/2 gallons for $1.99!
CLICK HERE FOR THE CIRCULAR WITH SALES AT THE RAVENWOOD GIANT:

Giant Special Sales at Loch Raven & Taylor

Happy shopping!

The People of 34/39! Dinner Fellowship Photos