We at Mt. Pilgrim B.C. are saddened by the loss of our beloved pastor; Rev. Dr. John A. Brooks, Sr. please keep us in your prayers during this difficult time. Much love goes out to our First Lady Kathleen Brooks & Family along with John Jr, Donita, Polly & grand-kids, great grand-kids and host of nieces & nephews as well as Sisters, Beth & Bert. Lots of love BE Blessed & know that GOD loves you & cares for you all.
The Mt. Pilgrim Church Famliy
Service will be held at Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church
Wake: Sunday, April 7 @ 7:00 pm
Homegoing Celebration: Monday, April 8 @ 11:00 am
Church Covenant
Having been led, as we believe, by the spirit of God to receive the Lord Jesus Christ as our Savior; and on the profession of our faith, having been baptized in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, we do now in the presence of God, angels, and this assembly, most solemnly and joyfully enter into covenant with one another, as one body in Christ.
We engage, therefore, by the aid of the Holy Spirit, to walk together in Christian love; to strive for the advancement of this church in knowledge and holiness; to give it a place in our affections, prayers and service about every organization of human origin; to sustain its worship, ordinances, discipline and doctrine; to contribute cheerfully and regularly, as God has prospered us, towards its expense, for the support of a faithful and evangelical ministry among us, the relief of the poor and the spread of the Gospel throughout the world. In case of difference of opinion in the church, we will strive to avoid a contentious spirit, and if we cannot unanimously agree, we will cheerfully recognize the right of the majority to govern.
We also engage to maintain family and secret devotion; to study diligently the word of God; to religiously educate our children; to seek the salvation of our kindred and acquaintances; to walk circumspectly in the world; to be kind and just to those in our employ, and faithful in the service we promise others; endeavoring in the purity of the heart and good will towards all men to exemplify and commend our holy faith.
We further engage to watch over, to pray for, to exhort and stir up each other unto every good word and work; to guard each other's reputation, not needlessly exposing the infirmities of others; to participate in each other's joys, and with tender sympathy bear one another's burdens and sorrows; to cultivate Christian courtesy; to be slow to give or take offense, but always ready for reconciliation, being mindful of the rule of the Savior, in the eighteenth chapter of Matthew, to secure it without delay; and through life, amid evil report, and good report, to seek live to the glory of God, who hath called us out of darkness into the marvelous light.
When we remove from this place, we engage as soon as possible to unite with other church where we can carry out the spirit of this covenant and the principles of God's word.
Sunday's Message Title:
"Letting Go of your hangups"
Isaiah 53:5
Sunday Service -10:00 am Lord Supper Observed 2nd Sunday - 10:00am
slow to give or take offense, but always ready for reconciliation, being mindful of the rule of the Savior, in the eighteenth chapter of Matthew, to secure it without delay; and through life, amid evil report, and good report, to seek live to the glory of God, who hath called us out of darkness into the marvelous light.
