At Mount Jezreel Baptist Church
December 1, 2024: Communion & Baptism
December 1, 2024: Communion @ The Sanctuary 10:45am
December 5, 2024: Ordination Worship Service
December 6, 2024: Annual Church Business Meeting
December 7, 2024: Leadership Huddle
December 8, 2024: Seasoned Saints Day
December 13, 2024: E3 Christmas Fellowship
December 14, 2024: Food Bank
December 14, 2024: Women’s Fellowship
December 21, 2024: SHARE
December 22, 2024: Annual Christmas Cantata
December 25, 2024: Merry Christmas
December 27, 2024: Men’s Prayer Call
December 23-31, 2024: Church Closed
December 31, 2024: New Year’s Eve Worship Service
January 1, 2025: Happy New Year
Mount Jezreel Federal Credit Union (See Page 25)
Women’s Prayer Call (See Page 16)
Men’s Prayer Call (See Page 19)
Koinonia Bible Institute (See Page 9)
Our “Annual Business Conference” will occur via Zoom on December 6, 2024, at 7:00 pm.
Log-in information will be sent via Mt. Jezreel Email Blast.
Attention All Mt. Jezreel leaders (Clergy, Diaconate, Trustees, Lay Pastors, and Assistant Lay Pastors) please mark your calendars for December 7, 2024, at 10:30am until 12:30pm as we prepare for 2025!
Seasoned Saints, we have something special in store for you. Join us on December 8th . Our guest proclaimer is Bishop Dr. Kevin B. Willis, Senior Pastor of New Life of Memphis Church in Tennessee. A delicious brunch will follow the service. You don’t want to miss this special day. Our Seasoned Saints Dancers along with the debut of the Mt. Jezreel Seasoned Saints Choir will minister.
A Movie Night for the residence of The Sanctuary at Mount Jezreel on December 13th at 6:30 pm
The Christian Education Ministry is offering a free virtual learning opportunity to study together, the course, “How to Share Your Faith” will meet every Tuesday in December from 7pm to 8:30 pm. Registration is now open, scan the QR code or click link here to join.
Please stay in touch and learn more about MJBC, by joining our email list. Contact communications@mtjezreel.com to be added.
Please follow us on Social Media Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, X (formallyTwitter)
From the Communications Ministry
To our Social Media Followers
WhenyoucheckinthroughFacebookpleasetype out Mount Jezreel togettheofficialMountJezreel Page.IfyoutypeMt.Jezreel,youwillnotreachour officialFacebookpage.
Wethankyouforcheckinginwhenyouareonthe MountJezreelcampus.Thishelpsusbuildoursocial mediapresenceandreachthesocialcommunity.
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In-personandOnlineYouTubeand Facebook @MTJEZREEL
Be sure to stop by the Jezreel Bookstore on Sundays or Order Online Mount Jezreel TShirts, music, bibles and more.
Questions can be emailed to bookstore@mtjezreel.com
Photography and Video Disclosure: By participating and being present during Mount Jezreel Baptist Church worship services and events, you give Mount Jezreel Baptist Church the right to use photographs or video/audio recordings taken of you during the services and events.
$261,064.00 $8,246.00 As of 11/4/2024
Youth Earning Service Hours at the Mt. Jezreel Food Bank
Loveness Overton , Lay Pastor
Gina Stephenson, Asst. Lay Pastor
Mallory Giles, Committee Liaison
Deacon Tyrone Willis, Lay Pastor Bro. Carl Overton, Assistant Lay Pastor
Adult cold-weather essentials are needed
Join the COP ministry from November 24th - December 15th and drop-off new and gently used coats, hats, gloves, scarves, warmers, thermals, socks, etc. Remember, adult male and female sizes only. Donations will be distributed to those experiencing homelessness in the community.
MOUNT JEZREEL IN THE COMMUNITY
December 14
• FoodBankDistribution(10amto 2pmoruntilallfoodis distributed)
• MountJezreelisaFoodBank distributionpartnerunderthe NationalCapitalAreaFoodBank (CAFB)
• Contacts:Mays’(Bro.JoeandSis. Bernice)at 301-384-3951kindbea48@comcast.net 301-461-4257
• Thisministryhasvolunteer opportunitiesavailable.
Resources
https://www.mtjezreel.com/montgomer y-county-resources/
Food Resources in Montgomery County, MD
https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/cov id19/get-help/food.html or call 311 MoCo Food Access Call Center
Food Resources in Prince George’s County, MD http://www.pgcfec.org/2-uncategorised/19-foodassistance-resources.html
Food Resources in Prince George’s County, MD https://pgcfec.org/resources/find-food-food-pantrylistings/
Food Resources in Washington, DC https://dc.gov/page/food-assistance
Housing Resources https://211md.org/resources/housing-shelter/
Rx Resources in Maryland https://health.maryland.gov/phpa/OIDPCS/AVHPP/Pag es/pharmaceutical-assistance.aspx
Job Seekers
The Jezreel Employment Ministry (JEM) distributes job listings via email for the DMV area. If you are interested in receiving the listings, email btr.wrpr@gmail.com to be added.
ARISE MINISTRY: Please contact Sis. Patricia Matthews, Lay Pastor (301.266.6218) or Sis. Eileen Brooks, Assistant Lay Pastor (202.812.9616) if you need assistance from the Arise Ministry.
The Arise lists (sent via MJBC email blast) disciples/members of Mount Jezreel. To be added to this list you may contact the Lay Pastor of the Arise Ministry. Please provide your name, address, and best contact phone number. You may contact a Deacon on Duty for prayer or www.mtjezreel.com/prayer-request
If your name is on the Arise List and you no longer need to be on the list, please contact the Arise Ministry or the church office so the name can be removed. Names on the prayer list are left on for two months but may be extended upon request. "God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble” Psalm 46:1(NLT)
The Arise Ministry welcomes your request(s) for healing prayers for your family and friends. Requests will be placed on a special Family and Friends List initially for one month in our church Messenger. Please submit your request(s) to Sis. Patricia Matthews, Lay Pastor (301.266.6218) or Sis. Eileen Brooks, Assistant Lay Pastor (202.812.9616).
“Pray for one another, that you may be healed” (James 5:16)
The Diaconate Ministry shares the following Christian Information with Mount Jezreel Family and Friends.
www.lifechristiancounseling.com info@lifechristiancounseling.com 301-292-2778
BEACON OF HOPE CANCER CARE MINI
The Beacon of Hope Cancer Care Ministry will meet virtually on the 2nd Saturday of the month at 10:30 am. Hope to see you at the meeting. New members are welcome. Rev. Gibbs, Lay Pastor, Deacon Giles, Assistant Lay Pastor
Zoom.us/join
Meeting ID: 825 2400 2181 Passcode: 846491 or Call In 301-715 -8592
CHADASH MINISTRY
Rev. Patricia Williamson
CHADASH is MJBC’s domestic violence ministry. Its purpose is to educate the lait about the different forms of abuse and provide the community with resources and support.
HELPFUL NUMBERS
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255
Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-SUICIDE
National Postpartum Depression Hotline: 1-800-PPD-MOMS
Black Women's Blueprint Counseling Hotline: (347) 533-9102
National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673
A new church van will be an asset, enabling us to extend our reach, enhance our ministries, and strengthen our community ties. By participating in this campaign, you become an integral part of our journey toward acquiring this much-needed vehicle.
Pray for Our Success: Your spiritual support is invaluable.
Donate Financially: Every dollar counts!
Spread the Word: Encourage your family, friends, and colleagues to contribute.
Thank you for your support and participation.
Save the date, December 21st, @10am for the 2024 annual meeting of the Credit Union. The meeting will be held in Classroom 1 of the Harold E. Trammell Building.
ALL Credit Union Members – We need current contact information on you. Please e-mail your phone number and current address to: MJFCU@aol.com by December 1, 2024. All of your information is treated and kept PRIVATE.
Credit Union Hours
Every Tuesday 10am – 12pm and every second Sunday from 10:30am to 11:30am
We are excited that you have decided to make Mount Jezreel your church home!
We hold New Discipleship Orientation led by Pastor Hunter.
To attend the next New Discipleship Orientation, you must pre-register at info@mtjezreel.com or call the Administrative Office at 301-431-2800 Monday through Friday from 9am to 4pm.
Current disciples that have not attended the New Discipleship Orientation class are welcome to register and attend.
Pastor Hunter and the Mount Jezreel Family send Birthday and Anniversary Wishes to All December Celebrants!! Have a Joyous and Blessed Christmas
Remembering your loved one who passed in 2024, we light a candle in their honor.
First Sundays…Baptism and Communion
We Welcome Our New Disciple
First Sundays…Baptism and Communion
Emeritus Day November 10, 2024
Pastor
Emeritus Day November 10, 2024
Our Guests Bowie State Choir
Let’s Worship
And Praise the Name of the Lord!
