MINISTERIAL LEADERSHIP & STAFF DIACONATE & CARE GROUPS

Diaconate & Ministerial Staff Please contact Rev. Melissa Holt at 703-793-3525 or by email at

mholt@mtpleasantbaptist.org to update your contact information and Care Group.

All services are subject to change by the leading of the

Holy Spirit.

Weekly Information Guide August 18, 2019

8:30 A.M. & 10:30 A.M.

Rev. Dr. Andre Lewis New Faith Baptist Church

Houston, TX

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SUNDAY SERVICE INFORMATION

NOTICE: All Mount Pleasant Baptist Church events are subject to recording by still picture as well as video/audio means. By attending Mount Pleasant events you consent to the cap-turing and reproduction of your image and voice and the respectful reproduction of your likeness by Mount Pleasant Baptist Church in whatever form of medium the Church deems appropriate. This material is likely to be viewed by the public.

Christian Academy Director Dea. Margaret Aghayere 703-793-1196

Security Ministry Bro. Vernon Ashby 703-793-1196

Trustee Chairperson Sis. Sara Clark 703-819-8159

Accounting/Finance Sis. Laverne Thomas 703-793-1196

Sis. Rochelle Ford 703-793-1166

SPECIAL NOTE: WEDNESDAY MORNING PRAYER LINE Please join us every Wednesday morning at 7:00am (10-15 mins) for prayer. If you would like to participate in the prayer call, please dial 1-712-770-4160;

and enter the participate code: 144097.

Sunday School Lesson ~ 7:30am & 9:45am

Letters to God’s People

Title: A Son Builds the Temple

Scriptures: I Kings 8:10-14,20-21,54-61

Deacon Tony & Deaconess Margaret Aghayere Fairfax County 703-867-2694

Deacon Roderick & Deaconess Shawn Battle Loudoun County 571-918-0883

Deacon Rodney & Deaconess Yvette Bedford Prince William County 703-369-2037

Rev. Michael & Deaconess Mona Benbow Fairfax County 703-802-1037

Deaconess Allison Bowden Loudoun County 703-726-7524

Deacon Vince & Deaconess Bonnie Bridges Loudoun County 571-308-5864

Deacon Rufus & Deaconess Jennifer Cason Prince William County 571-261-3939

Diaconate Chair

Deacon Antonio & Deaconess NaTosha Clemons Prince William County 703-530-9368

Diaconate Vice Chair

Deacon Charles Cole Fairfax County 703-733-4375

Deaconess Thomasena Ellis Prince William County 703-629-3369

Deacon Steve George & Rev. Martha George Loudoun County 703-729-7782

Deacon Grover & Deaconess Willie Mae Gibson Fairfax County 703-802-4966

Deaconess Carolyn Gregory Fairfax County 914-645-0640

Deacon Willie & Deaconess Harriet Hassell Loudoun County 703-793-1196

Deacon Bryan & Rev. Gwen Holoman Loudoun County 571-223-2445

Deacon Sheldon & Deaconess Vanessa Hutchins Fairfax County 703-406-6136

Deacon Gregory & Deaconess Lisha Lee Loudoun County 703-771-4255

Deacon Ronald & Deaconess Julie Linney Fairfax County 703-435-8957

Deacon Johnny Martin Prince William County 202-359-1816

Deacon Byron & Deaconess Debra Nelson Loudoun County 703-728-1049

Rev. Sam Otchere Fairfax County 423-737-9546

Deacon Joseph & Deaconess Adrienne Pleasants Prince William County 703-754-2634

Rev. Andre & Deaconess Brenda Revell Loudoun County 703-327-9622

Deacon Harold & Deaconess Tina Robinson Prince William County 703-754-3815

Deaconess Tania Russell Fairfax County 703-303-6787

Deaconess Kenya Taylor Fairfax County 571-926-3793

Deacon Michael & Deaconess Rhonda Thurman Fairfax County 703-834-2910

Rev. Dr. Leon & Deaconess Mary Todd Fairfax County 703-830-0948

Deacon Sylester & Deaconess Shirley Twine Prince William County 703-327-3019

Deacon LLmon & Deaconess Tina Watt Loudoun County 703-430-4106

WEEKLY MINISTRY ACTIVITIES MINISTERIAL LEADERSHIP & STAFF

**For additional ministry opportunities and announcements, please check out the MPBC website at www.mtpleasantbaptist.org**

New Members Orientation is scheduled monthly on every 2nd & 4th Saturday. Please contact the Education Office on (703) 793-1196, Ext 118, if you plan to attend.

MINISTRY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Sunday, August 18, 2019 (3rd Pastoral & 1st Lady Anniversary Celebration) 7:45 a.m. & 9:30 a.m. - Sunday School 8:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. - Worship Services 8:30 a.m. - Light the Night Walk Registration 1:00 p.m. - Step Team Ministry Practice Monday, August 19, 2019 7:15 p.m. - Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal Tuesday, August 20, 2019

**No Activities/Meetings Scheduled** Wednesday, August 21, 2019 7:00 p.m. - MasterLife Class **No Prayer Meeting/Bible Study: On Summer Break (To resume on September 4, 2019) Thursday, August 22, 2019 7:15 p.m. - Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal Friday, August 23, 2019 6:30 p.m. - Step Team Ministry Practice 7:00 p.m. - International Dance Rehearsal Saturday, August 24, 2019 10:00 a.m. - New Members Orientation 11:00 a.m. - Video Recording Ministry (Sunday Announcements) 12:00 p.m. - B.O.B.I.Y. Ministries Rehearsal 2:00 p.m. - International Ministry Dance Rehearsal 5:00 p.m. - Beacon Hill Baptist Church Prayer, Praise and Worship Event

Trustee of the week: Louis Werts (703-244-5487)

Additional Announcements:

Music & Arts ~ Dancers of Faith Ministry The Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church Dancers of Faith is in need of a new dance leader. If you have dance experience and you’re interested in leading this dynamic ministry, please contact the Director of Music & Arts at mpbcartsministry@gmail.com.

Church Vision

The Theme:

Building the Kingdom of God, One Soul at a Time!

Motto:

#WEBUILDHERE

3rd Pastoral Anniversary Celebration

Sunday, August 18, 2019 8:30am & 10:30am

Guest Speaker: Dr. Andre Lewis New Faith Church, Houston TX

Please invite a friend to join you as we honor God and celebrate the 3rd Pastoral Anniversary of our Senior Pastor, Rev. Dr. Kevin E. Donalson, Sr., and our First Lady Kimberly Donalson!

Education Ministry ~ Fall Bible Study & Trial Sermon Service SAVE THE DATE!!: Summer Break is almost over and Bible Study will be resuming in September! Come out and join us for the Fall Bible Study classes overview on September 4, 2019 at 7:00pm. There will be classes for all age groups beginning on Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at 7p.m. Be a blessing to someone and invite them to join you for prayer, praise and study of God’s Word.

Initial Sermon: Minister Francess Crowther On September 4, 2019; immediately following the Fall Bible Study Class Overviews, our Director of Missions, Sister Francess Crowther will be giving her Initial Sermon. Please keep her in your pray-ers as she prepares to deliver the Word of God to the people of God and begin her journey as a Minister of the Gospel of Jesus Christ! Be a blessing to her and come show your love and support on this joyous occasion.

Missions Ministry ~ English Language Learners (ELL) Attention!!! Free ELL Classes will be offered at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, Herndon VA. Beginning in September 2019 with one day a week, 1 ½ hour classes for 8-10 weeks. Learn and Build Vocab-ulary, Practice Conversations and Gain Confidence in Speaking English. If you are interested, please call the Front Office at 703-793-1196 and leave a message for Roxana Cromwell.

Updated The City to REALM Transition Announcement Exciting News! Mt. Pleasant, we have successfully transitioned to an enhanced version of The City which is called REALM. The City has reached the end of its technical lifespan, but its vision and purpose live on. Its torch has been passed to Realm®, a newer ministry tool engineered to grow and adapt to the ministry needs of our church well into the future.. REALM will provide our Church with:

A single database for maintaining user profiles and financial data; An improved integrated giving via Online and Text Giving, as well as; A number of Administrative enhancements to provide added flexibility for ministry groups.

All Online Giving functions will continue to be secure and will operate as normal. Now that we have transitioned, if you have any questions please contact Rochelle Ford at 703-793-1196 ext. 111, Ross Simms at 571-235-3965, or Deacon Willie Hassell at 703-517-7458.

Missions Ministry ~ Upcoming Mission Trips Kenya Mission

November 13 -17, 2019 P.O.C.: Bro. Sam Snyder (202-256-0635) or Rev. Denise Snyder (703-626-5948)

Sierra Leone September 26 - October 5, 2019

P.O.C.: Sister Francess Crowther (703-819-1727 or fcrowther@reawc.org) See flyers in the vestibule for more information of both of these trips.

Senior Pastor Rev. Dr. Kevin E. Donalson, Sr. 703-793-1196

1st Lady Sis. Kimberly Donalson 703-793-1196

Assistant Pastor Rev. Samuel Massenberg 703-200-0646

Spiritual Advisors to Senior Pastor Dea. Adrienne Bush 703 754-7541

Dea. Lester & Rev. Helen Best 703-392-5472

Dea. Louis White 703-368-7076

Dea. Etta Bush 703-793-1196

Assistants to Senior Pastor Rev. Andre Revell 703-327-9622

Rev. Felix Bighem 703-793-1196

Sr. Exec. Asst. Senior Pastor/Office Manager Rev. Melissa Holt 703-793-3525

Prison/Education/Community Chaplain

Front Office Part-Time Admin Support Sis. Beverly Walker 703-793-1196

Director of Education Rev. Dr. Leon Todd 703-793-1196

Assistants to Director of Education Rev. Nichelle Early 703-793-1196

Rev. Weanett Powell 703-793-1196

Rev. LaChelle Farmer 703-597-4198

Dr. Robert Grigsby 703-793-1196

Dr. Clementine “Tina” Wright 703-793-1196

Rev. Walter Johnson 703-793-1196

Rev. Christopher Brooks 703-793-1196

Rev. Melissa Holt 703-793-3525

Director of Children & Youth Pastor Rev. Shemetris Vital 571-323-7523

Director of Young Adults/Pastor & Rev. Felicia D. Hawkins 703-793-1196

Ministry Coordinator

Assistant to Youth & Young Adults Ministry Rev. Kela Randle 703-599-1836

Director of CDC Dea. Willie Hassell 703-793-1196

Director of Nurturing/Diaconate Chair Dea. Rufus Cason 703-793-1196

Diaconate Vice-Chair Dea. Antonio Clemons 703-793-1196

Director of Operations & Facilities Rev. Ezekiel Pinkney 571-926-3337

Director of Family Life Rev. Michael Benbow 703-802-1037

Assistants to Family Life Ministry Dea. Mona Benbow 703-802-1037

Sis. Delicia Hurdle 703-793-1196

Sis. Tressa Manns 703-793-1196

Rev. Sam Otchere 703-793-1196

Director of Music and Arts Bro. Rafael Ross 703-793-1196

Praise & Worship Rev. Nicole Ellis 703-793-1196

Director of Seniors Rev. Shirley Alexander 703-753-4533

Assistants to the Director of Seniors Citizens Rev. Helen Best 703-392-5472

Rev. Ruth Lockhart 703-786-7537

Director of Socio-Econ/Empowerment Dev. Sis. Lulu Jackson 703-753-4533

Director of Missions Sis. Frances Crowther 703-793-1196

Assistants to the Director of Missions Rev. Faith Morrison 703-793-1196

Rev. Otis Bailey 703-793-1196

Rev. Shardohn McClendon 703-793-1196

Rev. Suntosha Starkey 703-729-1445

Sis. Velda Fleming 703-793-1196

Prison Ministry Rev. Shirley Spann 703-793-1196

Rev. Daniel Clark 703-793-1196

Rev. Martha George 703-793-1196

Rev. Tess Powell 703-793-1196

Min. Emily Kitchen 703-793-1196

Feed the Hungry Ministry Rev. Lisa Howard 703-798-4958

Prayer Ministry Bro. James Jester 703-793-1196

Hospital & Visitation Ministry Rev. Cal Spratley 703-870-8276

Evangelism Ministry Rev. Tess Powell-Curtis 703-793-1196

Door to Door Ministry Dea. Michael Thurman 703-793-1196

Outreach Ministry Rev. Denise Snyder 703-626-5948

Director of Media/Parking Ministry Rev. Marlon Sharpe 571-426-2306

Assistants to Media Ministry Dea. Bryan Holoman 703-793-1196

Director Hospitality Ministry Dea. Tania Russell 703-303-6787

Associate Minister Rev. LaRita Lynch 703-793-1196

Rev. Angelo Collington 703-793-1196

Missions Ministry – Embry Rucker Community Shelter Donations DONATION REQUEST EXTENDED:

The Embry Rucker Community Shelter, located in Reston, VA is in need of several items for their residents. We are asking you to please donate these specific items: Hand Towels Baby Wipes Men’s Socks, Undergarments, and T-Shirts (All Sizes) There will be bins downstairs in the Fellowship Hall. Let’s build up their faith that God will provide! The collection period has been extended through Sunday, August 25, 2019. Please contact Rev. Lisa Howard or Sis. Beverly Walker via the “REALM” or LH2253@yahoo.com or BPWalker54@verizon.net for more information.

Special Note: Children & Youth Ministry

There will be NO Children’s Church on the following dates: August 18, 2019 ~ 3rd Pastoral Anniversary Celebration August 25, 2019 ~ International Fellowship Ministry Day