Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church - Helena, AL

Announcements

• New Sermon & Sunday School Class Posted!

  A powerful Sunday School class on Love and a deeply provoking sermon, "Ready or Not?" are now posted.  Sermons are found under the "Sermons" tab and Sunday School classess are found under the "Audio" tab.
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  Early Voting - Absentee Voting Ends on October 29!!

  Did You Know.... that Voting has already begun in Alabama!

  The AL NAACP is working hard to push the message that folks should not be deterred by COVID in keeping them from voting in this year's Presidential and State elections.  

  For those who are eligible, Absentee voting is active RIGHT NOW but you have hurry up and register for an absentee ballot.  Absentee voting ends on October 29, 2020.  Avoid the crowds!  Stay safe!  COVID-19 is a valid and very common reason for absentee voting. 

  For more information and access to the AL Absentee Voting form, click "Info Center" on this homepage.   Any questions that you have can be directed your local chapter of the NAACP.
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  October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month!

  In recognition of Breast Cancer Month, it is important to remind women over the age of 45 to get annual mammograms.   Black women who are found to have breast cancer are at times found to have a more aggressive form of breast cancer that makes screenings even more critical.  For women who have a family history of breast cancer, it is important to get screenings earlier.  Additionally, men can get breast cancer.  For those men with a family history of breast cancer, they should speak with their doctors about risks and the potential need for a screening.

  Getting timely cancer screenings could prove key to early cancer detection.  The sooner a specific cancer is detected, the sooner treatment can begin and recovery completed.  Several Alabama organizations are sponsoring cancer screenings for the community to take advantage of.  Click on Info Center - "Community Highlights" for more information on screenings, including those that may be free.

  Also, under "Photos" on the website, a section "Cancer Awareness" is available to learn more about the risks, symptoms and screening needs for various cancers that impact both women and men.
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  New Inspirational Memes Added!

  For those who like to post inspirational quotes/memes,  check out "Photos" to find recently added pages.
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  Are You Registered to Vote? Make Sure You Are Accounted For!

  The 2020 Election is an extremely critical election for each one of us to participate in.  So many within the Civil Rights Movement marched and fought for the right to vote.  Have you registered to vote?  Do you know where your voting poll is located?  Click "Info Center" to learn more.  
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  Have You Completed Your Census Form for 2020?

  Its that time again for our nation's census.  The Census is conducted every 10 years across the nation to account for communities - the demographics within each community -  throughout the country in order to assess how federal and state funds are to be allocated to various needs and services across the cities and counties.  It is often said that African American communities have some of the lowest participation in the Census.  It is important that all of us take a few minutes to complete the required census form.  For those who do not submit a form, local Census offices may have an official Census worker visit your home to help you complete your form.  Check out the Info Center, located at the top of the homepage, for more information.  An online link to complete your Census form is included.
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  Join Us For Sunday School and a Sunday Message Via Conference Call!

  Welcome Mt. Pleasant Church Family, Visitors and Friends!

  Join us for virtual service via conference call  - the following call-in information is:

  • Conference Call Phone Number: 1-334-380-0221  - NO PASSCODE NEEDED

  • IMPORTANT:  While on the call, PLEASE  MUTE YOUR PHONE!  Background noise distracts those who are teaching as well as those who have joined the conference call.  To make sure all are able to enjoy Sunday School and the morning sermon, please ensure your phone is muted.

   

  We sincerely appreciate you for spending your Sunday morning with us.
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  Keep Calm - God is In Control!

  In spite of the current pandemic that has hit the world, we thank God that God is in full control in these stressful and anxious times.  He has given us His word to help us so that while we are taking the necessary health precautions,  In Him, we can find safety, hope and peace - a peace that passes all understanding because that peace is rooted in Christ Jesus.

  For those who may be self-quarantining or having to stay home because businesses and schools are closed down and/or to maintain social distancing, click here to access a Bible Study guide of key verses that can be used in addressing this pandemic, to use in your personal study time in the Word of God.  

• Navigating the Coronavirus Pandemic With Prayer and God's Word

  The only thing we know right now is that we are indeed living in uncertain times: Watching the news and listening to the radio, the number of stories regarding the Coronavirus - the number of new cases of infection, businesses closing, job layoffs, stock market dropping, social distancing, the list goes on.

  God is using this time to get our attention - to convict our spirits to pray, to repent, to reconnect, to step up and strengthen our relationship with Him.  Click here for a prayer guide to use in lifting up our families, communities, state, nation and the world at large during these times.  
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  Coronavirus - Information to Keep You Informed

  Google has announced its partnership with the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) to provide a website that consolidates key information on the Coronavirus.  Click here to access a number of key informational links to keep you informed.  
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  Calling All Prayer Warriors!!

  As a church family, let us remain diligent in frequent prayer, lifting up our brothers and sisters who are facing bereavement, serious illness, job loss, financial struggles, caretaking challenges, etc.  We are calling upon our church family to be in prayer for each other, for healing, for strength, for breakthrough, for increased faith, for endurance during trials, for a renewed spirit of love in our daily dealings.  By being on one accord, we can rely on God's goodness, His faithfulness, His guidance, His timing to bring us through victoriously, any thing that we face.  We thank GOD for answering our prayers right now, In Jesus' Name.