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Mount Enon Missionary Baptist Church 1501 W. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way Dayton, OH 45402 Pastor Cory J. Pruitt Website www.mtenonbaptistlive.org Sunday School – 8:30 AM Sunday Morning Worship – 10 AM Mount Enon Youth Church – 9:30 AM Daily Prayer Line – 7 AM and 9 PM (Dial 937-265-4344 – Ext. 101, Enter Code 502801253#) Dayton Spiritual TV, Digital Channel 992 Tuesdays at 3:30 PM and Saturdays at 6:30 AM Weekly Prayer Meeting Wednesday at 9:30 AM and 5:45 PM Weekly Bible Study Wednesday – 11 AM and 6:30 PM Saturday – 11 AM Mt Enon email: info@mtenonbaptistlive.org ENON MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH | THE VOICE 2.0

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MT. ENON’S VISION STATEMENT

MOTTO Our motto is "Because We Care, We Share". We share our love, resources, and faith with all. We are a Christian family and invite all to become children of God in the fullest way by receiving the teachings and gift of salvation.

MISSION Our Mission is to maintain the general design of the Church as outlined in the New Testament of the Holy Bible. To extol and magnify Christ and His teachings: To promote the spiritual and moral welfare of its members. To advance the Christian faith and religion: To enforce good order: To aid the needy and suffering within the sphere of its influence both within the congregation and community.

The vision of Mount Enon Missionary Baptist Church is to: EXALT the Lord through worship, EVANGELIZE the Lost through relationships, EDIFY, EDUCATE and EMPOWER the Laity through discipleship and to ENCOURAGE the Laborers through fellowship.

Because we are a striving congregation in Dayton, Ohio, which has been called and commissioned to become a group of believers in whom the Lord will be well pleased by developing each member as true disciples of Jesus Christ: We will LOVE the Lord according to Deuteronomy 30:15-16 We will LEARN the Word according to Deuteronomy 17:18-20 We will LIVE the Word according to Joshua 1:8 and We will LEAD the World through the Word according to Acts 1:8 We are challenged today, to get involved, and take responsibility, and we must understand that we are ambassadors of Christ and of Mt. Enon Missionary Baptist Church. We decree and order that all Mt. Enon Missionary Baptist Church would experience a greater move of God in their lives because they submit to live by God’s biblical order to win Lives to Christ.

“God can do anything, you know-far more than you could ever imagine or guess or request in your wildest dreams! He does it not by pushing us around but by working within us, his Spirit deeply and gently within us.” (Ephesians 3:20) Pastor Cory Pruitt

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Contents Pastor’s Page - Rev. Cory Pruitt 5 From The Editor – Andrea Foy

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He is Risen

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What is the Coronavirus

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Healing

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Psalm 91

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Pastor’s 8th

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Men of Honor

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Cookbook Spotlight

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Announcements

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Primary Voting

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Absentee Ballot Instructions

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Scouting

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Pastor Pruitt,

Volume 2, Issue 4 April 2020 Editors-in-Chief – Pastor Cory J. Pruitt – Andrea Foy Managing Editor – Lois Foy Contributors –

❖ Sis. Andrea Foy ❖ Sis. Lois Foy

The Mt. Enon Magazine is produced monthly.

“Our Shephard” Isaiah 40:11

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PASTOR’S GREETING Mt Enon family. As you know, many churches, schools, sport’s venues, political campaigns, etc. are suspending events until further notice. here at Mt Enon we care deeply about your spiritual edification and your physical safety.

After much thought and prayer, I do believe, at this time, the Lord is directing us to take our services, and other scheduled events online (Facebook) and via our conference call number. To schedule a meeting, please call the church.

We still are accepting your Tithes, Offerings and donations at scheduled times. Having said that, we are strongly urging everyone to be very cautious about their interactions with one another when here at Mt Enon, and to practice good hygiene (washing your hands, covering your mouth when you cough, etc.) Until such time ‘til we meet again.

Yours in Christ,

Pastor Cory J Pruitt

THE VOICE 2.0 Each monthly digital edition is available on www.issuu.com/MEMBC, around the first of the month as well as on the board in the FLC!!

We invite members to contribute as always! All contributions are due by the 15 th of the month and are subjected to approval. Articles, comments and suggestions are welcomed at info@andreafoy.com.

For April, we are focusing on Easter, Voting, Coronavirus, Cookbook, Scouting and the Business Directory.

All this and so much more! Please read and share with a friend.

To God Be The Glory. - Andrea Foy

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What is the Coronavirus? -Lois Foy A Coronavirus is a kind of common virus that causes an infection in your nose, sinuses, or upper throat.

They’re called coronaviruses because under a microscope, they look like a crown (picture) Most coronaviruses aren’t dangerous. But in early 2020, after a December 2019 outbreak in China, the World Health Organization identified a new type of coronavirus. Officials named this new virus severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARSCoV-2). This is the virus that causes COVID-19.

Coronavirus disease 2019, or COVID-19 is a disease that can cause what doctors call a respiratory tract infection. It can affect your upper respiratory (sinuses, nose, and throat) or lower respiratory tract (windpipe and Lungs).

The coronavirus outbreak quickly spread around the world, mainly through person to person contact.

Infections range from mild to serious.

182 countries are infected.

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Healing in a time of the Coronavirus; A time of pain and suffering.

Hymn: Precious Lord, take my hand, Lead me on, let me stand, I am weak, I am tired, I am worn, through the storm, through the night, Lead me on in the light, Take my hand, precious Lord, Lead me Home. -Thomas Dorsey.

As the whole world is reeling from the threat of the coronavirus, and thousands are dying all over the United States and other parts of the world. Doctors and the medical profession race and study to treat those infected and save lives. This has been a time of fear, uncertainty, and great despair as we fear for our health and well-being and our loved ones, close to us and far away.

Hymn: On Christ the solid rock I stand, all other ground is sinking sand. -William Bradbury For Christians, and all faiths, this is a moment we pray for all mankind, regardless of race, religion or station in life. This coronavirus knows no one, it chooses all. What can we do? We can love each other and pray. -Daniel Darling. Contributor to Christianity Today.

Ephesians 4:32 And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God has forgiver you.

Ephesians 5:2 And walk in love as Christ also loved us, and hath given himself for us as an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling savior.

This virus COVID-19 creeps through all mand kind, destroying and bring suffering like the world has never known. Families cannot sit with, hug or say goodbye to their loved ones for fear of spreading this vicious virus, or becoming infected, leaving some of their sick loved ones to die alone.

As we watch the sobering and painful news daily, all we can do is pray, pray for our public and local officials, coming to us daily, giving us heart breaking news as the death toll mounts daily. We pray for the heroic doctors and medical staff who are risking their lives and families’ lives trying to perform their health care duties in hospitals, all over the world. Lord we ask you to give them the wisdom, medical expertise, courage and strength as they fight this vile sickness and virus. -Darling 2 Tim:7 God hath not given us the spirit of fear, but a spirit of love and of sound mind.

This virus has reminded us of our frailty. We have subdued much of the earth with our innovation and creative acts, but we are reminded in this moment, how frail and powerless we are. In his message to people dealing with the Coronavirus, COVID-19.

“As we endure this new normal in our lives, we pray earnestly for the heroic medical doctors, nurses, and health care professionals who are putting their lives on the line for their neighbors.” We watch

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these medical professionals, exhausted and drained, and see the pain on their faces, as they have to at times decides who lives or dies. -Darling John 14: 27 Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.

“We must remember that the Bible does not teach us that our lives will be free of problems and sufferings, however, it does promise we will have a comforter, in the form of the Holy spirit to help us through the difficulties of life.” -Tommy Higle. Author of Spiritual Bootcamp: Basic Training for Christians.

We pray for the scientists, disease experts, and epidemiologists who are working feverishly on vaccines and testing mechanisms. Lord, we thank you for gifting them with knowledge and wisdom we don’t have. May you give them strength and physical immunity during this time, so they can help push back against this ravaging virus. Daniel Darling.

Romans 8: 38-39 For I am persuaded that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come; nor height, nor dept, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

We pray for the scientists, disease experts, and epidemiologist who are working feverishly on gifting them with knowledge and wisdom we don’t have. We pray that they will have the resources, facemasks, gowns, gloves, needed to save other lives and their lives.

Psalm 55: 22 Cast thy burden upon the Lord, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved.

Dear God, move in the hearts and minds of our public officials. As you have instructed us in your world, we earnestly beseech you on behalf of our President, Congress, Governors, Mayors and local officials. We pray you guide them with wisdom and strength and discernment. -Darling Ephesians 3:20 Now unto him that is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think according to the power that worketh in us. 21 Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen Hymn: Lead me, guide me, along the way. Lord if you lead me, I cannot stray, Lord let me walk each day with thee, Lead me Oh, Lord lead me. -Doris Akers.

-Lois E. Foy, Educator, Historian, Author

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What is the significance of the number eight in the Bible?

The number 8 is very significant such that it is used 73 times in the Bible. It is the symbol of Resurrection and Regeneration. In Bible numerology, 8 means new beginning; it denotes “a new order or creation, and man's true 'born again' event when he is resurrected from the dead into eternal life.”.

PASTOR’S EIGHTH ANNIVERSARY Pastor Cory J. Pruitt is a native of Mobile, Alabama and a graduate of John L. LeFlore High School. Pastor Pruitt attended Selma University, Selma, Alabama and completed a Bachelor of Science Degree in Bible and Theological Studies at Liberty University, Lynchburg, Virginia.

Pastor Pruitt is currently pursuing a Master of Divinity Degree at United Theological Seminary, Dayton, Ohio. Pastor Pruitt is the proud father of Madison, Kelsey, Rachel, Montanna, Cory Jr., Jaylen, and Blake.

Pastor Pruitt served as Pastor of the Mt. Zion Baptist Church #2 of Grove Hill, Alabama for eight years. Under Pastor Pruitt’s leadership, Mt. Zion became a visionary ministry whose goal was to meet the total needs of individuals and the community. However, on February 24, 2012, God spoke to the congregation of the Mt. Enon Missionary Baptist Church in ENON MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH | THE VOICE 2.0

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Dayton, OH to elect Pastor Cory J. Pruitt to be their Pastor. Pastor Cory J. Pruitt accepted the call from God to become the eighth Pastor of the Mt. Enon Missionary Baptist Church, and in obedience to the Holy Spirit, he will continue to carry out the vision given to him by God to lead the church in building a healthy church to serve an unhealthy society.

Pastor Pruitt’s goals are many, however they include completely eliminating the debt on the J. F. Cunningham Family Life Center as well as continue to increase and diversify the ministries of Mt. Enon Missionary Baptist Church to better meet the needs of its members and the surrounding community. Pastor Pruitt is also committed to educating, empowering and evangelizing on a national level via weekly TV/Radio Broadcasting and the Daily Prayer Line. He often quotes Job 22:27, “If we pray, God will hear us and if we pay our vows we can decree a thing.” Pastor Pruitt has an expectation that those living on the margins of society will feel compelled to come to Mt. Enon Missionary Baptist Church, a house for all people to experience the love and care within the walls of the building and hearts of the people. Pastor Pruitt is a man after God’s own heart, one that has been sent of God, one who is anointed, appointed, and is a dynamic deliverer of the Word of God. Pastor Pruitt is one that preaches the Gospel of Jesus Christ with passion and without apology, with a heart and mind dedicated to the will of God.

Affiliations: ·

Minister of Music for the O.B.G.C. (Ohio Baptist General Convention)

· Worship Leader for the N.O.M.B.A. (Northwestern Ohio Missionary Baptist Association) · Lifetime Member of the N.A.A.C.P. (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) · Member of Housing Board for the N.B.C. U.S.A., Inc. (National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc.) ·

Serves on P.A.C.T. Program (Police And Clergy Together), Dayton, Ohio

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Lead Director of Refreshing Springs Community Development Corporation

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Honoring strong men of God [ages 3 score and 10 (70) years and beyond] who are doing extraordinary things to help others and making a difference by inspiring others to achieve a better life.

Saturday, June 27, 2020 11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Mt. Enon Missionary Baptist Church John F. Cunningham Family Life Center 1501 W. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way Dayton, Ohio 45402 As we recognize these men and their contributions to our community, this will be a day for them to celebrate with their families, friends, and church members. Tickets are available from Mt. Enon Missionary Baptist Church for a donation of $35 each (adult) and $15 each (youth). If you’d like to include an ad in the souvenir program booklet, please submit an Advertisement Form with your payment. The deadline is Sunday, May 31, 2020.

If you have questions and/or need additional information, please contact Sister Alice Ditto, Director, at (937) 307-8042.

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Recipes from our Cookbook.

Cranberry-Pecan Corn Muffins Beverly King Makes 1 Dozen 13/4 cups yellow cornmeal 3/4 cup all-purpose four 11/4 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. salt 11/2 cups (12 oz.) fat free plain yogurt 1 egg 1/4 cup canola oil 1/4 cup honey 1/2 cup dried cranberries 1/4 cup chopped pecans

In a large bowl, combine the cornmeal, flour, baking soda and salt.

In another bowl, combine the yogurt, egg, oil and honey. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in cranberries and pecans. Coat muffin cups with cooking spray余 fill 他 full with batter.

Bake at 375 degrees for 18 -20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. Serve warm. Serving size: Makes 1 dozen.

Italian Sausage Bean Soup Kathy Burns 1 15 ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained 1 15 ounce can butter beans, rinsed and drained may substitute other beans 1 15 ounce can diced tomatoes, and drained 1 15 ounce can beef broth 1 tablespoon oregano/Italian seasoning one medium onion, chopped one clove garlic, minced 12 ounces bulk Italian sausage Parmesan cheese

Crumble and brown sausage until no longer pink余 drain. Add onion and garlic余 cook until softened. In large pot combine all ingredients except Parmesan. Simmer 10 minutes or until heated through. Ladle into bowls, garnish with cheese. May be served with grilled white cheese sandwiches. *I use a one-pound roll of Bob Evans Italian sausage. May double recipe while using 1 pound of sausage.

Cookbooks are still available on the 2nd and 4th Sundays, during the Coffee Ministry.

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PRIMARY VOTING Ohio registered voters can still cast ballots for the March 17 primary election, but they’ll only be able to do so by mail.

For the first time in Ohio, there will be no traditional, in-person Election Day voting in this cycle, according to legislation passed last week by the Ohio House and Senate. The in-person voting that had been scheduled for March 17 was canceled via a state order amid fears of further spread of the coronavirus.

How to vote in the primary Residents who were not registered to vote by the Feb. 18 deadline are not eligible for this election. Voters who already cast absentee ballots in the weeks before March 17 don’t need to do anything else, according to Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose’s office, as their votes will be counted as usual.

WANT TO VOTE? Any other registered voter who wants to cast a primary ballot must request an absentee ballot. A ballot will be mailed and it must be returned to the board of elections, either postmarked by mail on April 27 or hand-delivered by 7:30 p.m. April 28.

Absentee ballot applications are available online at VoteOhio.gov. Voters can also call their county elections board to request a ballot request form.

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