Mount Jezreel Messenger January 2025 by Mount Jezreel Baptist Church

At Mount Jezreel Baptist Church

January 1, 2025: Happy New Year

January 1-6, 2025: Church Closed

January 5, 2025: Communion & Baptism

January 5, 2025: Communion @ The Sanctuary 10:45am

January 6, 2025: Annual Fast Begins

January 9, 2025: Federal Holiday (39th Pres. Carter Day of Mourning)

January 9, 2025: Celebration of Life Service (Leora Dail)

January 11, 2025: Food Bank

January 18, 2025: SHARE

January 20, 2025: MLK Day & Inauguration Day

January 25-26, 2025: Leadership Weekend

January 26, 2025: Installation of Servant Leaders

January 26, 2025: Annual Fast Ends

Mount Jezreel Federal Credit Union (See Page 30 )

Women’s Prayer Call (See Page 21)

Men’s Prayer Call (See Page 23 )

Koinonia Bible Institute (See Page 25 )

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.

Sundays9am

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.

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.

$261,064.00 $8,246.00 As of 11/4/2024

Youth Worship Youth Bible Study

Youth Usher

Youth Dance Youth Choir

Jan. 11th

Usher Rehearsal@10am

ALL YOUTH WANTED to participate in Mount Jezreel’s Black History month celebration: E3 will be stepping and dancing into Black history on Feb. 23rd during the 9am service. Step and dance collaboration rehearsals begin Jan. 18th!!

Adult Volunteers needed to serve in “The Overflow”, which will be held every 2nd, 3rd, and 5th Sunday of each month. The Overflow is the youth version of our regular church worship service and will feature praise & worship (E3 style of course!), an age-based discussion and activity. You do not have to commit to EVERY Sunday. Please email your interest in volunteering to mjbcyouthministry@gmail.com

• Get Your Youth Involved: In Person Youth Church School immediately following Sunday Worship services.

Jan. 18th MLK Day of Service@9:30am sponsored by Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. Youth are encouraged to assist the Deltas complete a limited number of service projects to benefit residents across Montgomery county. Location: Eastern Middle School 300 University Blvd E., Silver Spring MD. For more information and to register directly see MLK Service Activity. SSL hours available. click here to sign up

Lady Dr. Patrice Hunter, Servant Leader

Loveness Overton, Assistant Servant Leader

Mallory Giles, Assistant Servant Leader

mjbcwomensministry@gmail.com

Deacon Tyrone Willis, Servant Leader

Session 2 of the Koinonia Bible Institute begins January 6 – March Register today, Scan above or click below. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScMMKokj12XV0IBvB1ZVy3Xa7mu6iX8EqSBOn-GzpjTuM_BA/viewform

MOUNT JEZREEL IN THE COMMUNITY

January 11, 2025

• FoodBankDistribution(10amto 2pmoruntilallfoodis distributed)

• MountJezreelisaFoodBank distributionpartnerunderthe NationalCapitalAreaFoodBank (CAFB)

• Contacts:Bro.JurisCooper Mkwanteh1@gmail.com

• Thisministryhasvolunteer opportunitiesavailable.

Resources

https://www.mtjezreel.com/montgomerycounty-resources/

Food Resources in Montgomery County, MD

https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/covid19/ge t-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. See Page 27

ARISE MINISTRY: Please contact Sis. Patricia Matthews, Servant Leader (301.266.6218) or Sis. Eileen Brooks, Assistant Servant Leader(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 Servant Leader 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, Servant Leader (301.266.6218) or Sis. Eileen Brooks, Assistant Servant (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, Servant Leader, Deacon Giles, Assistant Servant Leader.

Zoom.us/join

Meeting ID: 825 2400 2181 Passcode: 846491 or Call In 301-715 -8592

CHADASH MINISTRY

CHADASH is Mount Jezreel’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. Sis. Terri Faulkner, Servant Leader, Sis Mavlyn Bazil, Assistant Servant Leader.

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.

Credit Union Hours

Every Tuesday 10am – 12pm and every second Sunday from 10:30am to 11:30am

Pastor Hunter and the Mount Jezreel Family send Birthday and Anniversary Wishes to All January Disciples and Friends!!

Have a safe, blessed and enjoyable day!

Happy Birthday

Happy Blessed and Highly Favored Birthday

Pastor Emeritus

January 24th

Deacon Robert R. Barnard, Servant Leader, Diaconate Ministry

January 15th

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

January 20, 2025

January 15, 1929 to April 4, 1968

Martin Luther King, Jr.

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