The Mount Jezreel Messenger, November 2023 Issue

At Mount Jezreel Baptist Church November 4, 2023: Food Bank November 5, 2023: Communion & Baptism November 5, 2023: Communion @ The Sanctuary 10:45am November 7, 2023: Go Vote November 11, 2023: Veterans Day (Church Closed) November 12, 2023: Pastor Emeritus Day November 18, 2023: Blood Drive/Open Season November 18, 2023: SHARE November 23, 2023: Thanksgiving Day (Church Closed) November 25, 2023: Church Closed November 29, 2023: Men’s Prayer Call Every Tuesday: Mount Jezreel Federal Credit Union (See Page 29) Every Wednesday: Refuel with Pastor Hunter (Noon via Zoom) Every Thursday: Women’s Prayer Call (See Page 17) Church School and Koinonia Bible Institute Schedule (See Page 12)

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Be sure to stop by the Jezreel Bookstore on Sundays or Order Online Mount Jezreel T-Shirts, music, bibles and more.

Questions can be emailed to bookstore@mtjezreel.com

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Congratulations to our Pastor, who has been named Dean of Maple Springs Baptist Bible College and Seminary. Our pastor will provide leadership and work in collaboration with faculty and students to sustain effective teaching and learning, review and manage the college curriculum, and promote faculty development.

Maple Springs Baptist Bible College and Seminary offers Undergraduate, Graduate and Doctoral Programs. Again, Congratulations, Pastor!

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.

Get Your Youth Involved!! mjbcyouthministry@gmail.com Mount Jezreel Baptist Church Youth Ministry Dr. Jennel Lockley, Lay Pastor Sis. Tracy Oliver-Gary, Assistant Lay Pastor Dr. Wendy Giles, Assistant Lay Pastor

mjbcyouthministry@gmail.com

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Jesus Loves the Little Children

10/29/2023

Trunk or Treat

Harvest Festival

10/28-29/2023

Men’s Ministry of Mount Jezreel Deacon Tyrone Willis, Lay Pastor

Bro. Carl Overton, Assistant Lay Pastor

Men’s Prayer Call Wednesday November 29th 7:30am Call-in number: 605-475-400 Enter passcode: 213425

The Voices of Thunder invites you to join their ministry Brother David Lindsey, Lay Pastor Music and Arts Contact person: Brother Earl Gardner egardnerlt@gmail.com

Attention Men of Mount Jezreel Volunteer opportunities available with the Mount Jezreel Food Bank.

Contact Bro. Joseph Mays, Bro. Tyrone Lowery or email kindbea48@comcast.net to see how you can serve.

Vessels Of Praise

October 2023 Highlights

Looking for a place to serve and share your Kingdom gifts?

The Music and Arts Ministry Welcomes YOU! Singers, Dancers, and More. All Ages.

Send a note of interest to ggardner@mtjezreel.com with your area of interest.

We would love for you to join our team.

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)

BEACON OF HOPE CANCER CARE MINISTRY The Beacon of Hope Cancer Care Ministry Meetings are held on the second Saturday of each month at10:00 a.m.

Please follow up with Rev. Deborah Gibb and or Deacon Claudette Giles

CHADASH MINISTRY Rev. Patricia Williamson The Diaconate Ministry shares the following Christian Information with Mount Jezreel Family and Friends.

www.lifechristiancounseling.com info@lifechristiancounseling.com 301-292-2778

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

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Food Bank Distribution (10am to 2pm or until all food is distributed) Mount Jezreel is a Food Bank distribution partner under the National Capital Area Food Bank (CAFB) Contacts: Mays’ (Bro. Joe and Sis. Bernice) at 301-384-3951- kindbea48@comcast.net 301-461-4257 This ministry has volunteer opportunities available.

Resources https://www.mtjezreel.com/montgomery-countyresources/ Food Resources in Montgomery County, MD https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/covid19/gethelp/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 /

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

Pastor Hunter and the Mount Jezreel Family sends Birthday and Anniversary Wishes to All November Celebrants!!

Baptism and Communion Sunday

October 2023 Highlights

The Black-tie Gala, October 13, 2023

October 2023 Highlights

Congratulations to the recipients of the 2023 Trailblazer Award Alberta “Aunt Bert” Bryant Betty Bradshaw Monica Bradshaw Robert “Rabbit” Bradshaw Deacon Gregory Brown Inez Davis (not pictured) Vivian Fields (not pictured) Vernice Jackson Deacon Hubert Jones Taft Moye (not pictured) Debra Reid

2023 Trailblazer Award Recipients

October 15, 2023

150th Church Worship Service Highlights

150th Church Worship Service Highlights

Let the Music Play

MJBC Band and VOT

October 2023 Highlights

The CHADASH Ministry celebrated 27 years of ministry. 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.

Rev. Patricia Williamson The Beacon of Hope Cancer Ministry celebrated 14 years of service. The purpose of the ministry is to equip us with insights into the disease and into God’s word. The ministry has a strong focus on prayer, visits, counsel and bringing God’s hope to patients, caregivers, family, and friends.

Rev. Deborah Gibbs Deacon Claudette Giles

Wear It Pink is an opportunity for our church to unite in a colorful display of solidarity and commitment to raising awareness, support and recognize of Mt. Jezreel breast cancer survivors.

October 2023 Highlights

Happy 35th Ministry Anniversary to the Community Outreach Program

COP

Lay Pastors: Sis. Bernetta Robinson & Sis. Angela McCoy

The purpose of the Community Outreach Program Ministry is to minister to those in need of care, hope and love. Participates in the non-profit food program (SHARE).

1873 – 2023 150 Years