Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church - Helena, AL

Announcements

• In Recognition of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on MLK Day
  

  In recognition of MLK day, we want to take a moment to remember that not only did Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. spearhead a period of time in our history that would facilitate the historic Civil Rights movement, he was a scholar, preacher and pastor who stood for love.  Two of his most famous quotes reinforce this: 1) "I have decided to stick with love.  Hate is too great a burden to bear."  2) Love is the only force capable of transforming an enemy into a friend".  (**See the Links page for a special MLK Day link**).  Let us remain grateful, not only in having an attitude of gratitude for all that God has done to bring us from pre-Civil Rights to where we are today, but more importantly, lets remember to love one another.  1 Corinthians 13:13 - "And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity."
• New Sermons Are Now Posted!

  New Sermons posted!  
• Do You Have "2020" Vision? If not, Ask God to Show You!
  

  Only What We Do For Christ Will Last!  Before you move too far into January pursuing one of the most common of resolutions that most people find themselves pursuing (like weight loss, saving money, taking on a new hobby, downsizing, going to school, etc), make sure you pray and ask God what is your New Year/New Decade 2020 Vision for serving and glorifying Him!  No plans should be made without seeking God's guidance.  When our spiritual priorities are on point, everything else in our lives will fall into their proper place!  For more on this, check out the Info Center!

  "But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you" - Matthew 6:33 

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• Special Prayer Request for Mt. Pleasant Church Family
  

  During these holidays, it is important for us to keep our church family lifted up in prayer.  Several of our church members 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 successfully, any thing that we face.  We thank GOD for answering our prayers right now, In Jesus' Name.  
• Food Ministry Gladly Serves Families Seeking Food Assistance!

  Mt. Pleasant's Food Ministry is blessed and honored to serve families in Helena and the surrounding Shelby Country communities seeking food assistance.  If you or someone you know is in need of food, please visit the Food Ministry tab - located under the "Ministries" section on this website -  where you may submit an online request form.  For emergencies, a designated phone line is in place to help those who have urgent food needs.  Visit the Food Ministry tab, located under "Ministries"  for more information.  
• Food Donations - Current List of Items Needed
  For those who are interested in donating to the Food Pantry, listed below are some of the commonly requested/distributed food items.  

  ·        Can Meats (Tuna, Spam, Chicken, Vienna Sausages, Sardines, etc.)

  ·        Chili w/wo Beans

  ·        Crackers (Ritz, Cheese-it, Saltines, etc.)

  ·        Can Pasta (Ravioli, Spaghetti-O’s, Beefaroni, etc.)

  ·        Can Beans (Baked, Grilling, Black, Kidney, etc.)

  ·        Jelly/Jam; Peanut Butter

  ·        Can Vegetables (Corn, Green Beans, Sweet Peas, Carrots, etc.)

  ·        Can Fruit (Peaches, Pears, Mixed, etc.)

  ·        Breakfast Cereals

  ·        Spaghetti

  ·        Pasta Sauce

  ·        Soups

  ·        Knorr’s Pasta/Rice Sides

  ·        Quaker Instant Oatmeal (Low Sugar)

  ·        Pop Tarts

  ·        Dry Beans (Pinto, Kidney, Black-eyed, Lima, Butter, etc.)

  ·        Juice (Grape, Apple, Cranberry, etc.)

  ·        Mashed Potatoes

  ·        Hamburger Helper
• Closing in on 1,800,000 Hits to the Website!
  

  Our website continues to grow and reach many online.  We quickly trending toward 1,800,000  surpassed total hits - To God be the Glory!  Let us continue to pray for the growth and reach of our website ministry and that all site visitors continue to be blessed by the site in 2020 and years to come!