The Beautification Ministry is responsible for addressing and maintaining an excellent physical appearance of our worship facility so that members and visitors always see a reflection of the standard of excellence of God. The Beautification Ministry strives to ensure members and visitors are free to worship in an environment of beauty and comfort.
For more information call 317-291-6655.
Our church bus driver volunteers take great responsibility in safely transporting passengers to and from church related and church sponsored activities, events, and services.
Contact Deacon Robert Sims at rsims4you@aol.com for more information about becoming a driver of the Mount Pleasant Church bus Ministry.
Or, call 317-291-6655 by 5:00 pm Saturday to be picked up to attend the Sunday 10:30 am service.
MP Kids Children’s Church provides age-appropriate worship services for children ages 4 -12. The mission of this ministry is to make available opportunities for children to praise and worship God as well as learn about God and come to accept Jesus Christ as their personal Savior. In addition, fellowship opportunities are provided along with follow-up sermon activities, and mission outreach activities that are all designed to promote the spiritual growth of children. Children are encouraged to participate in all worship service components, including, but not limited to: music, dance, scripture reading, prayers, and ushering.
Our passionate focus is on leading children to Christ and supporting parents in establishing a Christian home. As a team, we strive to do what we can to assist children in learning about the love of God through Jesus Christ and developing healthy Christian relationships with others while assisting in the spiritual development of both child and parent.
KidCheck
A new introverted method of checking child in our Children’s Church is KidCheck. Our parents use the Kidcheck App to check their children in when they get to the church grounds so they don’t miss a minute of worship! A brief tutorial on how to use the app can be provided when registering your child for children’s church.
For questions or concerns, contact Ms. Carmen Brown (Director) or Ms. Shawneece Floyd (Assistant Director) at the church office: 317-291-6655 or by email mpkids@mountpleasantindy.org.
The Mount Pleasant Culinary Ministry strives to manage the church kitchen by overseeing cooking with order and the cleanliness of food preparation. It strives to promote efficient serving during fellowship, special services, and events.
Contact Pam Nolan at pmlnolan@yahoo.com to discuss Culinary Ministry opportunities.
Ministering to the needs of the Body of Christ and supporting the pastor is the work of Deacons at Mount Pleasant. Proving congregational and pastoral care is the utmost responsibility.
Contact Deacon Robert Sims at rsims4you@aol.com for congregational care.
Matthew 25:35-36 & 40
35 For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in,
36 I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.’
40 “The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’
The Mount Pleasant Food Pantry, and its partnerships with other local food distribution entities, provides food to local residents who are in need of life sustaining food items. Distribution occurs Saturday mornings and volunteers are always needed to organize the pantry, fill give-a-way containers, and distribute them on-site to our local recipients.
If you have a passion for feeding others in need, contact Tamara Mayo at mtpleasantmbcoutreach@gmail.com.
There’s a time to hold on and a time to let go-one thing is for sure, you can’t do both. The Funeral Ministry assists in arranging and conducting funeral services to better minister to members during times of need. The ministry assists Pastor Johnson in managing and carrying out details related to planning, organizing, and coordinating funerals or memorial services held at Mount Pleasant. The Funeral Coordinator serves as liaison between the funeral home, church staff, Pastor Johnson, and families. Important Policies: Funeral Services are for the Mount Pleasant membership; members must submit complete arrangements to the church office as soon as possible. Funeral services are primarily held on Fridays or Saturdays. Mount Pleasant ministries will work to assist through calls, prayers, and visits. If dinners are prepared, it will be for the family and their out-of-town guests.
Contact Funeral Coordinator Carla Anthony at 1carlaanthony1@gmail.com then Church Clerk Dana Keets at 317-291-6655 to provide information.
With grace, friendliness, and an attitude of serving, the Greeter Ministry welcomes members and guests to the church facilities. With a positive image, Greeters also answer questions to make guests feel welcome.
If you have a welcoming heart, reach out to Dana Keets at dkeets@mountpleasantindy.org for more information.
The Men of Purpose Ministry promotes fellowship, unity, serving, holistic support, and the well-being of all men. The ministry helps to build up men of the church to become spiritual leaders and conducts outreach to men in the community. For men who desire a Christian influence, the Men of Purpose Ministry (MOP) encourages all men (churched or unchurched) to build accountability and biblical direction.
Contact Deacon Robert Sims at rsims4you@aol.com for more information about MOP fellowship opportunities.
Members of the Mothers Board serve with Liberty, Unity, and Love. Our purpose is to teach, instruct, and encourage the practice of God’s Word as set forth in Titus 2:11-15. NIV.
We do this as prayer warriors, sponsors of an annual academic scholarship campaign for the church’s youth, encourage the sick and shut in, and support our church family by acknowledging life and homegoing events.
If you are 55+ years of age and seek more information about becoming a member of the Mothers Board, contact Michelle Dinkins at mdinkins22@gmail.com.
With a desire to Praise and Worship God, and be of encouragement through music, Mount Pleasant adult voices 18+ render music and presentations as part of every Sunday worship experience, and other events that require songs of praise. Singing opportunities include the Praise Team, Voices of Faith, and the Men’s Choir.
Contact Pastor Kendal Wyatt @ kwyatt@mountpleasantindy.org for more information about becoming a member of Mount Pleasant’s adult Ministry of Music and Arts.
The Media Ministry with Audio and Video components handles all recordings, performs for special services and events as needed, keeps an organized library of recordings, and provides duplicate recordings. The ministry adjusts and maintains the sound system in conjunction with worship and the Arts Ministry. Other tasks include communication and marketing efforts, Social Media outlet posts, website content management, Newsletter production, Videography, and Photography needs of the church.
Contact Michelle Dinkins at mdinkins22@gmail.com for more information about becoming a part of the Media Ministry /Audio/Video.
The Ministry of Worship in Motion glorifies God by interpreting music through tastefully arranged creative, choreographed performances by adults 18+.
Contact Adrienne Jackson at create_freedom@me.com for more information or to become a Ministry of Worship in Motion Member.
Colossians 3: 23–24
23 Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters. 24 Since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving. NIV
The Nominating Committee’s purpose is to seek out leaders that will help guide the congregation to fulfill the mission and the vision of MPMBC. Our role is to fill various leadership positions with candidates who are equipped by God to provide spiritual leadership. We ensure the candidates are qualified and are committed to being in a leadership role. Committee members vet the candidates to ensure they are spiritually mature, have a servant’s heart, financially supportive, wise, and are dedicated to growing in their spiritual walk. The goal of the Nominating Committee is more than filling leadership vacancies, but we seek God’s purpose for the church and identify candidates that can help us pursue the purpose.
For more information call 317-291-6655.
Initially organized in 1930 and named after Nora Wagner Wood, Ministry President Emeritus, the Nora Wood Missionary Ministry strives to exist with a purpose of spreading good news of the gospel with a smile and the uplifting of one another. The ministry serves Mount Pleasant and the community with numerous outreach partnerships.
Contact Angela Kinkaid at angelakincaid@aol.com for information about spreading the good news of the gospel with other Nora Wood Ministry members.
Mind Body and Spirit. These tenets guide the nurses of the Nurse Ministry with a purpose to provide first-aid to anyone who becomes ill during church services and serve those who are in need of care because of illness of the mind and or body.
Contact Deanna Roberts at roberts_deanna@sbcglobal.net to see how your nursing abilities can enrich the Mind Body and Spirit of Mount Pleasant members.
1 Thessalonians 5:11
Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.
The Servants of Encouragement (SOE) Ministry is responsible for welcoming and partnering with new members. Ministry members connect them to the church by serving as resource persons and relationship builders. In this role, the SOE ministry helps guide new members toward ministries and/or volunteer opportunities within the church for the purpose of building discipleship, spiritual growth, and retention.
Ministry members also show care and concern for overall membership by recognizing birthdays, expressions of sympathy, prayers to get well and special projects.
For more information about becoming a SOE member contact Gina Westbrooks at grwestbrooks@gmail.com.
A ministry of women passionate to live out their purpose in Christ. They desire to do God’s will through prayer, the teaching of God’s Word, outreach in the community, and ministry fellowship that will draw other women to Christ while encouraging each woman to grow in her unique purpose for the Kingdom of God.
Contact Dana Keets at dkeets@mountpleasantindy.org for more information.
Mount Pleasant Sunday School sessions reach, teach, and nurture people through Bible based classes that are interactive while its teachers explain the word of God. Classes are led by teachers who continuously study the word and have years of experience helping adult students receive and use them in their daily lives. Join other Sunday School participants on Sundays at 9:30 am in the Fellowship Hall for true spiritual, educational experiences.
If you are well versed in Bible events and God’s word, contact Kimberly Harris at kharris1962@yahoo.com for information about available teaching opportunities.
1 Peter 4:10
Be good stewards of the manifold grace of God.
Trustee Board members who are 30+ years of age, oversee the financial and managerial components required to maintain the church property, building, grounds, repairs, renovations, hiring contractors, and completion of all projects. Each member is required to ensure the safety, life, and longevity of the church appropriately, effectively, and efficiently.
We are Servants.
Psalm 84:10- better is one day in your courts than a thousand elsewhere; I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than dwell in the tents of the wicked. NIV
Thus, it is the purpose of the Senior and Junior ushers to welcome all people into God’s house. We usher the people into a praise, prayer, and preaching service believing that their experience will be a pleasant one, where they will hear from God and be led by the Holy Spirit. Ministry members assist our Pastor as needed, while knowing the layout of Mount Pleasant. We are observant during congregational services to ensure their needs are met as well. Usher opportunities are available. Contact 317-291-6655 to learn how you can add to the servant efforts of the Usher Board Ministry.
MP Youth Ministry is for our youth ages 13 – 18.
MP Young Adult Ministry Ages of 18 – 34
Questions? Contact: mpkids@mountpleasantindy.org
Mount Pleasant Youth Choir meets weekly for practice and sings glory to God each fifth Sunday.
Mount Pleasant Junior Ushers offer assistance and hospitality to members, visitors and friends. They show kindness, helpfulness and concern for others.
