Stephen MinistryMotto: Christ caring for people through people!The Stephen Ministry symbol is a cross and a circle along with a broken person and a whole person. The broken person behind the cross symbolizes the brokenness in our lives due to our sin and imperfections. The whole person in front of the cross symbolizes the wholeness we can only receive through the cross of Jesus. The circle symbolizes both the wholeness we receive through Christ and God’s unending love for us.Mission Statement:The New Prospect Baptist Church, driven by love, led by faith, and kept by hope, “seeks to fulfill the law of Christ”, through Stephen Ministry, by touching the lives of hurting people with the healing love of Jesus. Our trained, gifted, and willing members provide Christ-centered, confidential, one-on-one loving care to people needing extended support.Who may need a Stephen Minister?People who are dealing with:* Illness / Hospitalization* Chronic Illness* An ill family member* Moving Transitions* Loneliness* Death or serious loss* Divorce* Pregnancy/postpartum* Adoption* Disability* Terminal illness* Job loss* Financial setbacks* Aging/elderly issues* Faith issues* Other concernsWhat does a Stephen Minister do?ListensShares the WordEncouragesKeeps confidencePraysSupportsWalks beside a hurting personStephen Ministers are committed Christians Who* are growing in their walk with God* receive extensive training in Christ-centered Care giving skills * visit another person regularly * Listen to concerns* maintain confidentialityStephen Ministers are NOT: CounselorsTherapistsProblem SolversCasual VisitorsErrand RunnersHousekeepersBabysitterskFor any questions regarding the Stephen Ministry Program Contact:Bro. Brad LoweryPastor, NPBC931-762-7629Stephen Ministry Leadership Team:Gene Haynes Billie Haynes Kathy Stem Karen McDaniel Click Here to Download Stephen Ministry BrochureClick Here to View Stephen Ministry Web site

March 24th , 2012

The Preschool Ministry - Birth -Kindergartenat New Prospect Baptist Church is committed to equipping spiritually gifted volunteers with the knowledge and materials needed to help assist parents in raising their children in Christian homes. Our teachers are committed reachingyoung families and their preschoolers thru the following: Sunday School – Sunday Mornings 9:00-10:15 Boys and girls are hearing the truths of the bible in our classrooms each week. In Sunday School children are taught that prayer is an opportunity to talk to God, praise Him and to thank Him. They are continually taught how to grow in their relationship with the Lord. Wee Kids & Wee Worship – Sunday Mornings & Evenings during Worship At New Prospect Baptist Church we love to see children enthusiastic about praising God. By studying Bible truths children learn about God’s creativity, power, and His great plans for us. Children are encouraged to get involved and to serve our Lord, Jesus Christ. We help children understand that serving others brings great joy and is pleasing to God. Children’s Choir – Sunday Evenings 5:30 Children are taught to worship our Savior through music and song. We feel that there is no greater joy than seeing a child fall in love with God’s word. We invite you to experience this and to come grow with us at New Prospect Baptist Church. 1st - 5th grade New Prospector’s Children’s MinistryThe Children’s Department at New Prospect Baptist Church is committed to equipping spiritually gifted volunteers with the knowledge and materials needed to lead children to a relationship with Jesus Christ and to encourage them to grow just as He did as a child. Luke 2:52 says, “And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man.”All children’s workers have granted and passed criminal background checks and are committed to reaching children in the following ways: Sunday School – Sunday Mornings 9:00-10:15Children are taught truths of the Bible by using their senses, interest, and creative visual/activities in Sunday School such as cooking, computer, games, music, drama, and more. Children are taught that a relationship with Jesus is more important than knowing facts about Him. They are continually taught how to grow in their relationship with the Lord, and to spend time in God’s word daily. Can-Do-Club is our Children’s Church MinistryAt New Prospect Baptist Church, we involve children in a time of age-appropriate worship and Bible study involving creative activities that help children visualize and understand the biblical truth. Children are encouraged to live Godly lives and to share with others the gospel of Jesus. Children’s Choir – Sunday Evenings 5:30Children are taught to worship our Savior thru music and song. To lift praise and adoration to Jesus using music and drama.J-Force (or Jesus-Force) – Wednesday Evenings 6:30J-Force is B.A.S.I.C. (brothers and sisters in Christ) Training classes on Wednesday Evenings for children 1st - 5th grades. J-Force is especially designed for NPBC’s New Prospectors and created for the purpose to instruct little soldiers in the active duty of proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Activities include: Briefing • Mission Intelligence • Mission Preparation • Operation Teamwork • Mess HallIt is our goal in each of these areas to: 1. To lead children into a personal relationship with Jesus Christ as their Savior and Lord.2. To develop and deepen the child's relationship with Christ so that he is aware of God's provision and presence.3. To develop, in our children, a hunger to know God's word and apply it, in obedience to their lives.4. To provide opportunity and encourage children to memorize selections from the Bible.5. To acquaint children with praying, so they understand communication with God is available at all times.6. Encourage our children into be active in fellowship which is available in Christ's Body - the Church.7. To teach children about missions and introduce them to the need and role missionaries have throughout the world.Click Here for Medical Consent Form

NEW PROSPECT BAPTIST CHURCH3911 Pulaski HwyLawrenceburg, Tennessee 38464(931) 762-7929 -office(931) 762-4229 – faxoffice@npbc5.comWeekly ScheduleSunday9:00 am Sunday School10:30 amMorning Worship5:30 pm Spiritual EnrichmentYouth DiscipleshipPreschool and Children’s Choir6:30 pm Evening WorshipWednesday5:15 – 6:00 pm Fellowship Dinner ($3.00 per person)6:30 pm Adult Bible StudyPreschool ActivityChildren – J ForceImpact – Middle School Student WorshipAdult Celebration Choir RehearsalThursday6:30 pm Refuge – High School and College Student Worship

*Click Here to Listen OnlineCurrently the Messages online are: Series in REVELATIONJanuary 15 - The Tragedy That Follows the Deceiver - Rev 6:3-17January Message Series - Unity in GraceJanuary 8 - Christ's Prayer For Unity in the Church - John 17:6-26January 15 - The Church , It's Ultimate Need John 17January 22 - Building the Unity of the Church Ephesians 4:1-6 If you would like CD's or DVD 's of current and past message series please contact the office at (931) 762-7929

NPBC CALENDAR AT A GLANCECHURCH WIDEJanuary 30th 2:00- 6:00 pm BloodmobileMarch 24th TBA Run For thec Son 5KWEE KIDS NEW PROSPECTORS (Children's Ministry) Wednesdays 6:30 pm J- Force Basic Training (1st -5th GradesSunday's (January/February) 5:30 pm Essential Leaning ClassMay 18th -19th Journey for Kids Weekend Camp KEENAGERS (55 & up) IMPACT (6th-8th Grades) and REFUGE (9th-12th grades)Monday 6;30 am Breakfast Club Wednesdays 6:30 pm Impact Bible StudyTuesdays (Begining August 9) 6:30 pm Refuge Bible StudyMarch 16-18 Family Conference (FOCUS Weekend)ADULT CHOIRWednesdays 6:30 pm W.E.W. (Women’s Ministry)Tuesdays 11:00 am Beth Moore's Bible Study " Daniel"Sundays 5:00 pm First Place 4 Health Bible Study 5:30 pm "Seed" Priscilla Shirer Bible StudyMENS MINISTRYFebruary 17th and 18th "Every Man Complete in Christ" Men's ConferenceFebruary 17th 6:00 pmFebruary 18th 4:00 pmCENTERSHOT MinistryRegistration ( January 11- February 27)Centershot Sessions February 27- April 21Centershot Celebration Day April 21MISSIONS Mission Trip to El Salvador June16 - 22, 2012 Stephen Ministry Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday 6:30pm Stephen Ministry Training NPBC SERVICE TIMESSunday School 9:00 amMorning Worship 10:30 amSpiritual Enrichment 5:30 pmEvening Worship 6:30 pmWednesday Classes 6:30 pm

NEW PROSPECT STAFFMINISTRY STAFFSENIOR PASTOR Brad LoweryCHURCH HEALTH PASTOR Jaime HaganCOMMUNITY IMPACT PASTOR Kyle JamesWORSHIP CONNECTION PASTOR Mark ThreadgillADMINISTRATIVE/ SUPPORT STAFFSTEWARDSHIP MINISTRY ASSISTANT Pat GallaherFELLOWSHIP MINISTRY ASSISTANT Yvonne DuPriestCHURCH MEMBERSHIP ASSISTANT Amanda Cox

WORSHIP MINISTRYJohn 4:23(NKJV)“But the hour is coming, and now is, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth; for the Father is seeking such to worship Him."True Worship is a lifestyle that recognizes the significance and importance of Christ and His grace that holds on to the truth of God’s Word. Authentic Worship is an expression of praise, adoration, celebration and thanksgiving to a Holy God. Worship is our response to who He is and what He has done for us. Worship is more than speaking and singing, it is how we live and reflect Christ.At New Prospect we offer several avenues to express our Worship through instrumental music groups, choirs, drama, banners, musical productions, and worship services.Opportunities for Worship Involvement:Adult Celebration Choir – meets each Wednesday night at 6:30 pmWorship Band Praise SingersAdult Mix EnsembleBanner MinistryDrama MinistryStudent Worship BandPreschool and Children’s Choirs – Meets on Sunday at 5:30 pmChristmas Schedule We Have Our Savior - December 10th/11th at 6:30 pmThe Great Christmas Giveaway -(Children) December 18th 6:30pm

MISSIONSThe Great Commission is taken very seriously at New Prospect. We believe that we must be about the Kingdom’s business across the sea as well as across the street. We strive to be a Great Commission church by offering many different opportunities for our members to actively be engaged in the “going” of God. We are currently engaged in El Salvador, Romania, Kenya, and Uganda. We desire to take at least two foreign mission trips every year. We are also involved in home missions as well. We have done construction projects as well as evangelism in the states of Alabama and Montana. We are currently partners with New Prospect Elementary in the backpack ministries that feed over 50 children every weekend. Our prayer is, “as we go, may we glow”. As we go by the power of His Spirit, we desire to continue to be driven by love, led by faith, and kept by hope.El Salvador Mission TripJune 16-22 , 2012 (Speak with Kyle James for more details)

Sunday School at New ProspectThe number one purpose of Sunday school is to fulfill the great commission. Here at New Prospect we have three specific tasks to help us with our purpose. They are, reach people for Bible study, minister to people's needs, and teach people God's word. All three of these tasks are vitally important in fulfilling the mandate to the church given by God in Matthew 28:19-20. Sunday School is simply the church organized to fulfill the great commission. Our goal is not to see how many people we can put on a roll; rather our goal is to see the lives of people changed by the word of God for his honor and glory. We offer classes for all ages from the cradle to the oldest adult each Sunday morning at 9:00 am. Our Adult Department offers classes for Men, Women, Couples, and College/Singles. It would be our privilege for you to come and allow us to minister to Sunday School in HD Conference @ FBC Woodstock, Ga. March 15th and 16th Cost $80.00

NEW PROSPECT BAPTIST CHURCH3911 Pulaski HwyLawrenceburg, Tennessee 38464(931) 762-7929 -office(931) 762-4229 – faxoffice@npbc5.comWeekly ScheduleSunday9:00 am Sunday School10:30 am Morning Worship5:30 pm Spiritual Enrichment Youth Discipleship Preschool and Children’s Choir6:30 pm Evening WorshipTuesday11:00 am CORE - College Bible Study at Columbia State College6:30 pm Refuge Student Worship - High SchoolWednesday5:15 – 6:00 pm Fellowship Dinner ($3.00 per person)6:30 pm Adult Bible Study Preschool Activity Children – J Force Impact – Middle School Student Worship Adult Celebration Choir Rehearsal

Impact ministry is focused on 6th – 8th grade girls and boys. We have divided our student ministry into two groups to help the younger students become more spiritually well rounded. The environment will help students be less intimidated and give them a greater likelihood of become spiritual leaders in their early teenage years. We have Impact worship every Wednesday @6:30 pm in the student ministry center. During our weekly services we have praise and worship as well as an in depth bible study. We will have group activities through out the year that focus on discipleship, missions, and some that are just plan old fun! Make sure you check out some of our up coming events as well as some pictures of our past events.Student Calendar:Family Conference (FOCUS Weekend) March 16-18, 2012Student Camp @Carson Springs, Tennessee June 4-8, 2012Click Here To Download Medical Release Form

Refuge ministry is focused on 9th – 12th grade.The Refuge worship service is every Tuesdays @ 6:30 pm in the student ministry center. During our weekly services we have a time of fellowship, praise, and in depth Bible study. Each month we focus on our A.C.T.S. (Accountability, Challenge, Testimony, & Seek) in all parts of student ministry. Our goal is to connect with students through small groups, spiritual enrichment, and weekly Bible study. We have group activities through out the year that focus on discipleship, missions, and that are just plain fun! Make sure to check out some of our up coming events as well as pictures from some of our past events.Upcoming Events :Family Conference (FOCUS Weekend) March 16-18, 2012Student Camp @Carson Springs, Tennessee June 4-8, 2012Click Here To Download Medical Release Form

CENTERSHOT MINISTRIESCentershot is an archery training and Bible study ministry designed for all ages. We have an 8 week period where participants come once a week to do target archery training as well as a time of fellowship and Bible study. This ministry is focused on reaching out to our local community to share the love of Jesus to individuals as well as entire families. Through Centershot we can help people make Christ the target of their lives.Important Dates To Remember:January 11th - February 27th - Sign UpFebruary 27th - April 21st - Centershot SessionsApril 21st - Centershot Celebration DayCLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD MEDICAL FORM SIGN UP NOW !

2012 Men's Conference February 17&18thSpeakers - Alan DuncanBill BrittJerry ChaddickCarl GallupsSammy GilbreathWorship Leader -Jake GulledgeFriday February 17th - 6:00pm Two SessionsSaturday 18th 4:00pm Two Sessions and MealClick Here to Download Information FlyerClick Here to Download Registration FormClick Here to Download Cook -off Rules

WELCOMEThanks for visiting us on the web! It is my personal desire that you will be greatly encouraged as you find out more about our New Prospect family. I hope the site will be of assistance to you as you learn about our theology, staff, and various ministries and events. I believe if you visit us at anytime in person, you will find a very warm and friendly atmosphere and sense the spirit and excitement that the Lord has brought to our family. New Prospect has been my home since 1999. These have been some of the most exciting times in my life and ministry. We are simply people serving the Almighty God and having a blast doing so. My personal family,as well as the New Prospect family, will always welcome you.We look forward to making ourselves available to you. See you soon!In Him, Pastor Brad

WOMEN'S MINISTRY Women Reaching Women for Christ by: Our Mission: Is to be a faithful arm of NPBC, an extension of its purpose: to be driven by Love, led by Faith and kept by Hope.Our Purpose: For women to reach other women for Christ by encouraging, equipping, empowering them to reach their God given potential for the Kingdom, to be confident in their calling, to be courageous in speech, and to always exercise a Biblical standard of excellence as they share the love of Jesus with both the church and our community.Areas of MinistriesBible Study/Spiritual Insights.Whether you are a new believer or a seasoned traveler, this class offers an intimate look at those in the Word of God who have gone before and left footprints for us to place our feet in. Our Women’s Bible Study is available every Sunday evening Current Study – “Believing God” by Beth Moore4:30 – 6:15 p.m.Prayer and Discipleship:Carefully designed discipleship is to encourage women in an accountable, nurturing atmosphere, to partner together with another woman in prayer and study of God’s Word, resulting in an ever-deepening relationship with our God & Father.Please contact our church office (931) 762-7929Heavy Hands: A ministry of Encouragement:This ‘hand’ of ministry provides a personal touch with Scripture wrapped small gifts of encouragement to a woman who is going through an extremely difficult time in her life. In those ‘dark days’ she will know that she is being lifted up by the ladies of our church family. Care and Connection:To encourage women, regardless of age, to establish intimate relationships with other women so that they can purposely live out their faith before each other, and fill that important role...CONNECTION TO ONE ANOTHER.First Place for Health-WEW Fit: First Place for Health is a Bible based study to encourage and equip women to view their whole health in light of God’s Word. According to Mark 12:30 “You shall love the LORD your God with all you heart, all your soul, all your mind and all your strength.”WEW Fit also supports our Relay For Life team: “Voices of Hope”. First Place for Health Class is available every Sunday eveningCurrent Study: Begin with Christ at 5:00 - 6:15p.m.Girls Night Out/Special Events:These events are planned to just have FUN...to laugh, to cry, or just be crazy and silly, to get to learn about and from each other, ‘hang out’ and to just BE who we are. There will always be a message of hope and encouragement you don’t want to miss.2011 Calendar of Event .Meet your CORE LeadersWe want you to know we are available to you…please call for us at our church office. Kathy Stem Pam McIntyrePat Gallaher

BELIEFS:HOLY BIBLE The Holy Bible was written by men divinely inspired and is the record of God's revelation of Himself to man. It is, therefore, our one sufficient and authoritative rule of faith and practice. It is a perfect treasure of divine instruction. It has God for its author, salvation for its end, and truth, without any mixture of error, for its matter. The Holy Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments are the sole authority for faith and practice of the Church. No member is required to accept any doctrine not contained in, or that is contrary to, Scriptural authority. The Church shall sustain the principles of freedom of the individual conscience subject only to God, the separation of Church and State, and right of the individual to voice in the affairs of the Church. THE GODHEAD We believe in God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit existing as three persons, and yet are still One. These are co-eternal in being, co-identical in nature, co-equal in power and glory, and have the same attributes and perfections (Genesis 1:26; Deut. 6:4; Isaiah 6:3).THE PERSON AND WORK OF JESUS CHRIST We believe that the Lord Jesus, the eternal and only begotten Son of God, having been conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of a virgin, became man, without ceasing to be God (Philippians 2:5-8). Jesus Christ is full deity because He is God, and He became fully human as a man. He did this in order that He might reveal God in His righteousness, and redeem man in his sinfulness (John 1:1; 14:9; Isaiah 7:14; I John 4:14).We believe that the Lord Jesus Christ accomplished our redemption through His literal death on the cross as a representative, vicarious, and substitutionary sacrifice. Our justification is made sure by His literal physical, bodily resurrection from the dead (I Corinthians 15:1-4). We believe the Lord Jesus Christ ascended to heaven, and is now seated at the right hand of God the Father (Hebrews 12:2) where, as our High Priest, He fulfills the ministry of Mediator, Advocate and Intercessor (I Tim. 2:5; I John 2:1; Rom. 8:34; Heb. 7:25). We believe in that "blessed hope," which is the personal, imminent, pretribulational, premillennial coming of the Lord Jesus Christ for His redeemed ones. We further believe in His subsequent return to earth with His saints, at the end of the tribulation period, to establish His millennial kingdom. (I Thessalonians 4:13-18; Revelation 19:11-20:6) SALVATION We believe all men are sinners (Romans 3:10, 23) and in need of the saving work provided by Jesus on the cross. This salvation is a free gift from God (Romans 6:23) to all who will believe and receive (Romans 10:9-13; John 1:12). Salvation is by grace alone, plus nothing and minus nothing. The conditions to salvation are repentance and faith (John 3:16; Ephesians 2:8-9; Galatians 2:16; John 3:16 ;Romans 3:10 ; Romans 3:23 ; Romans 6:23 ; Titus 3:5 ; Ephesians 2: 8-9 ; Romans 5:8 ; Acts 16:31;1 John 5:13)HUMAN SEXUALITY We believe that God has commanded that no sexual activity be engaged in outside of a marriage between a man and a woman. We believe that any form of homosexuality, lesbianism, bisexuality, bestiality, incest, fornication, adultery and pornography are sinful perversions of God's gift of sex.

PurposeTo exalt Christ by faithfully spreading the Gospel and equipping believers in Lawrence & Giles counties and in the world by the power of the Holy Spirit.Vision:To be a biblically sound church that God uses to proclaim the love of Jesus and sound the great warning.Strategy:1. SUNDAY SCHOOL - The church organized into small units to evangelize the lost, equip the saved and provide fellowship to meet individual needs. 2. SPIRITUAL ENRICHMENT- The church organized into small units to focus on personal spiritual growth.3. EXCITING CELEBRATION SERVICES - The church assembled together collectively, to be strengthened by the preaching of the Word, to be reinforced in the faith through song, and to express congregational praise to Christ, our audience.4.PERSONALIZED STRATEGIC WORLD MISSIONS - The entire church personally and strategically involved in world missions.5. PRAYER - Taking every step in the kingdom and for the kingdom surrendered to Christ, desiring His will and being dependant upon His direction and enablement

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