Sunday Morning Service 10am Wednesday Evening Service 7pm
Worship Services are livestreamed and can be viewed through the following means: The Church website: pershingpark.org The Church Facebook page: Pershing Park Baptist Church On YouTube: Pershing Park Baptist Church
Pershing Park Baptist Church
“The Church Where Everyone Is Welcome” 1200 Old FM 440 Road Killeen, Texas 76549
OFFICE HOURS: Mon.-Thurs. 9AM to Noon
EMAIL: pershingpark@waco.twcbc.com
WEBSITE: pershingpark.org
FACEBOOK: Pershing Park Baptist Church PHONE: (254)634-1013
We would like to welcome all new incoming members of 2025 joining our church family at Pershing Park Baptist Church. God adds to the church such as should be saved, and we look forward to your presence and participation in building up the Kingdom of God and sharing His love.
For more information look on the Church website under the Bible Study Sheets tab.
DID YOU GET AN UNDERSTANDING?
Have you ever been told something by someone (Boss, Family member, Friend, Pastor), and you did not really understand what they were saying to you? It happens a lot to all of us. If what you are being told is important and want to make sure that get it right, you should ask the person for clarification.
When it comes to God and Spiritual understanding, we must make sure that we have the right and correct information and most of all that we get the right understanding of God’s word. You have heard Pastor Moye say many a times that “You need to get an understanding” of God’s word.
The word “understanding” is used in the “NIV” version of the bible 112 times. That tells me that it is important to understand God’s word.
Proverbs 3: 13 (NIV) tells us “Blessed are those who find wisdom, those who gain understanding”. You see you can have all the wisdom in the world but without an understanding of that wisdom we have nothing spiritually. God also warns us of using our understanding for spiritual things in Proverbs 3:5 (NIV) “Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.”
How do you get spiritual understanding? The first thing is to pray for God to give it to you. John 16:24 (NIV) Until now you have not asked for anything in my name. Ask and you will receive, and your joy will be complete.” You can also get understanding from attending “Sunday School” and “Wednesday night Bible Study”. We should read the Bible Daily, but we must make sure that what we read we have an understanding. If you don’t have an understanding, then ask God, or your Sunday school teacher, or a Deacon or a Minister. I am sure that, if you do that you will not only have wisdom but understanding of God’s word.
Have a blessed Resurrection Sunday April 20th, 2025!
God Bless,
Asst. Pastor Jonathan
Ministers of Pershing Park Baptist Church
Evangelist
Jacqueline Smith
Deacons Of Pershing Park Baptist Church
Deacon Mission Statement
The deacon body of Pershing Park Baptist Church exists for the purpose of serving the church body. To protect and defend the unity of the body of believers by seeking to connect people to Christ and the church. Also, by nurturing people to grow as disciples through spiritual transformation and helping people serve through ministry, missions, and worship.
Raymond Hamilton – Chairman
Team A Team B
Team C Team D
Lamont Whitfield
Alvenus Horshaw
Harold Hart
Patrick Booker (Emeritus Status)
Tracy Moore
Carroll Fuller
Leonard Faulkner Marshall Smith (Emeritus Status)
Haywood Owens (Emeritus Status) Bruton Jones (Emeritus Status)
Cecil Douglas
Harold Robbins
Leon Hardy Larry Edwards
Stephen Robinson
Sammy Clark
Herman Williams
Spring Forward in Faith:AMessage from the PPBC Women’s Ministry Union
As we step into the month of April, we are surrounded by signs of new life, fresh hope, and divine possibility. Spring reminds us that God specializes in making things bloom again even the things we thought were long gone. This season, let us spring forward in faith, trusting that what God has planted in us will grow in due season.
But let us also be reminded: we are strong and resilient. As women and girls of faith, we’ve endured, adapted, and overcome much and through it all, we’ve continued to rise. Strength doesn’t always roar. Sometimes, it whispers in our prayers, it shows up in our consistency, and it lives in our quiet “yes” to God’s call.
So, what can we do together?
• We can be present.
• We can mentor.
• We can serve.
• We can speak up.
• We can pray.
• We can lead by example.
In our church, we can pour into the next generation of girls through mentorship and ministry. We can support our senior saints, volunteer for outreach, and show up for one another. In our community, we can lend a helping hand, lead with compassion, and be a voice for the voiceless.
And above all, let us do it in love. Love is the thread that binds us together. When we choose love over judgment, grace over gossip, and unity over division, we become a powerful reflection of Christ. The Word tells us in Colossians 3:14,
"And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity." Let’s stand side by side, heart to heart, hand in hand because when we move together in love, there’s nothing we can’t do.
Let’s rise. Let’s bloom. Let’s build. Let’s serve. And above all, let’s love together.
Additionally, as we continue our 40-Day Lenten Fast, which concludes on Thursday, April 17, let us remain intentional in prayer, reflection, and spiritual renewal. This sacred time calls us to draw closer to God through fasting, repentance, and acts of service.
We warmly invite all women and young ladies to join us in upcoming Women’s Ministry Union events, Bible studies, and service opportunities. Let us stay steadfast in our commitment to discipleship, outreach, and spiritual growth, ensuring that every woman finds a place of belonging and encouragement in Christ.
We encourage all women of PPBC to stay engaged in ministry, deepen their relationship with God, and continue being vessels of love and service. Let us lift one another up in prayer, encourage each other in faith, and walk boldly in the purpose God has given us.
In His love,
Min Natasha Sunday Clarke Women's Ministry Director
Attention to all 2025 High School graduating seniors of PPBC!!
If you would like to be considered for the PPBC Scholarship and/or graduation gift, you must submit your application by April 30, 2025. Applications may be picked up in the church office.
PARENTS, FAMILY MEMBERS, CHURCH YOUTH LEADERS
Please encourage and motivate our graduating seniors to submit their applications proactively. The graduating seniors will be honored on May 25, 2025. For any further questions, please reach out to the Scholarship Committee Chair, Deacon Hardy @ 254.394.3854, Deaconess Elva Chase, Brothers Michael Burrell, Clem Steele, or Rodney Johnson.
This is the day the LORD has made; We will rejoice and be glad in it.
Jerome Ganaway Music Ministry Director
If you have an interest in praising the Lord through singing. Please come join us as we sing praises to HIS name.
Practice Schedules:
Adult Choir: Wednesday 6 pm
Youth and Young Adult Choir: 1st and 2nd Sunday After Church Services
Children Choir: 1st and 3rd Saturday at 12 noon
Spotlight
This month I would like to recognize the following people for their faithfulness to the ministry. Their consistent and tireless commitment to ministry.
Sis Mary Johnson (Soprano)
Sis Ruthie Davenport (Soprano / Alto)
Sis Wanda Johnson (Alto / Tenor)
Bro Eddie Hankins (Tenor)
Let's show them some love this month for their dedication to the ministry!!!!!
DISCIPLES OF SILENT PRAISE
Praise Dance and Mime Ministry
Let us praise His name with the dance! (Psalm 149:3)
Dancing is how we express with our bodies what our hearts feels towards the Lord. We have to be expressive with both our bodies and faces, so that everyone can see the joy we feel within our hearts. We may wave our arms above our heads, clap wildly, sway our bodies, and move our heads to the music, but we won’t let anyone tell us that our style of praise is wrong. As long as it is praise, there is no right or wrong way. We don’t only minister to our brothers and sisters in Christ, but we minister to ourselves as well. We are continuously seeking God to show Himself in us that we may be pleasing in His sight and do what He has called us to do; to minister to His people through dance.
We Minister on:
Some Sundays
Major Holidays
Church Special Events
You will learn: -What we Minister about -Why we are Ministering to songs -How we use our bodies to Minister
ALL AGES ARE WELCOME, BOTH MALE AND FEMALE!
For more information see Sis. Kelsey McCarter or call the Church Office at 254-634-1013.
We practice every Sunday after Morning Worship
Guest Relations Team
OUR MISSION IS TO GRATEFULLY WELCOME AND CHEERFULLY GREET ALL VISITORS TO THE PARK! WE WARMLY EMBRACE STRANGERS, RENDERING TO THEM OUR HEARTIEST, SPIRT INFUSED WELCOME. BY EARNESTLY SHARING OUR LOVE OF GOD WE STRIVE IN MAKING THEM FEEL LIKE THEY ARE AT HOME SURROUNDED BY FAMILY!
“Therefore, welcome one another as Christ has welcomed you for the Glory of God!”
Romans 15:7 (KJV)
Food & Fellowship
Hospitality
If you have a business that offers goods and/or services that you would like to share in The Proclaimer, please forward your information and/or your logo to the church office at pershingpark@waco.twcbc.com. You may also forward your info to Sister Elva Chase. What better way to network and support each other, than to begin with church family and visitors?
The Park's Clothes Closets
The Women's and Men's closets are open on 3rd Sundays after morning service. Should a need arise during the week, Contact Deaconess Faulkner at 254-392-4347.
Sending a BIG THANKS of appreciation and warm gratitude to all who've contributed to, and have been an intricate and valuable part of maintaining the upkeep of the Closets.
*Donations are NOT needed at this time.
ATTENTION!
All men and boys: Do you want to "Dress to Impress? Visit the Men’s closet for a wide variety of smart dress suits, shirts, slacks, jeans, and shoes.
Beautiful Queens and Princesses: Available to you are a wide array of beautiful and elegant dresses, shirts, slacks, jeans, and shoes.
Currently, there is an excessive amount of new and slightly worn baby clothes available. Most of which will soon be donated to The Hope Pregnancy Center.
Pending! Is a big Church Clothes Give Away, Date: TBD
CALENDAR UPDATES WANTED!
If you have an event that you want added to the church calendar, send the information to the church office no later than the last Tuesday of the month!
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR CHILDREN’S BIBLE DRILLER: ERICA ISME, YOUTH BIBLE DRILLERS: ADRIANAH LEWIS, JAMES CLARKE JR., AND JASMINE CLARK.
YOUR FAITHFULNESS AND DEDICATION IS AN INSPIRATION TO US ALL!
THANK YOU MRS. EMILY FOURTUNE FOR ALWAYS BEING WILLING TO WORK WITH OUR CHILDREN AND YOUTH!
To the Ladies of the Deaconess,
Thank you so much for the lovely flowers! I appreciate your prayers and for thinking about me and my husband while we are under the weather.
To my PPBC Family,
Thank you sincerely for your faithful prayers and support for me and my family throughout the illness and passing of my sister-in-law, Mrs. Ann Bennett. Your expressions of kindness and thoughtfulness meant more to us than words can express and will be remembered.
Sincerely,
Erica Johnson
and the Bennett Family.
Henevelyn Smith
Speaker
Minister Shirley Booker
Gift Presentations
Entrance
Pastor and First Lady
Dale Moye
Sarah Moye
Mable Mitchell Apr 1
April Morgan Apr 1
Bettie Hankins Apr 2
Lizzie Stephens Apr 2
Jerome Ganaway Apr 2
Charmione Nelson Apr 2
Tyren Robinson Apr 3
Valencia Thomas Apr 5
Regena Horshaw Apr 8
Cleo Owens Apr 9
Maria Johnson Apr 10
Torrell Joseph Apr 10
Debra Grayson Apr 11
Pearlie Hubbard Apr 14
Alvin Smith Apr 14
Kyle Turner Apr 14
Mary Tate Apr 15
Aniyah Chandler-Sunday Apr 17
Malik Lewis Apr 17
Johnny Mckinney Apr 22
Clarence “CJ” Johnson Apr 23
Kay Robertson Apr 25
Althea Smith Apr 25
Mikyia Gadson Apr 25
Jennifer Loring Apr 26
Sallie Barnes Apr 26
Pamela Armstrong Apr 28
Myrlene Fraser Apr 29
Ronda Hughes Apr 29
Tracy Moore Apr 29
Sarah Moye Apr 30
Alvenus and Regina Horshaw Apr 25
Prayer Corner
Please Pray For:
All our military and civilians that are deployed, and their families… families that have experienced the loss of a loved one… a hedge of protection for our church… All Members & Guests… sick and shut-ins… home bound individuals… salvation & healing… employment… guidance & wisdom… missions... special needs of our church… mercy & grace.
If you have a special prayer request, please contact Deaconess Henevelyn Smith.
