April 2025
- Pastor Carlos
- Dec 10, 2025
- 4 min read
Mt. Pleasant Church
13266 Taylorstown Road
Leesburg, VA 20176
Website: mtpleasant.online
T: 540-822-5513
Email: mtpleasantI87@gmail.com
Come Worship with us:
Adult Sunday School – 9:30 a.m.; Sermon: 10:30 a.m.
Sunday Services are streamed: Youtube.com/@MountPleasantChurch
Pastor Carlos Message:
As we reflect on what happened over 2,000 years ago to our Lord JesusChrist, we remember that on a night like this, He was sold for thirty pieces ofsilver by someone who had walked closely with Him--someone who haddipped his hand into the basket to take bread at the very same moment.Jesus, knowing He would be betrayed by someone He had entrusted andloved, still chose to love him until the end. In our own lives, we, too,experience betrayal and heartbreak--often from those we hold dearest--buttonight is a moment to reflect on how Jesus carried Himself with grace, dignity, and unshakable purpose.The Bible tells us that Judas, filled with remorse, returned the silver, and when it was rejected, he cast it aside and ended his life. Soon after, the people chose Barabbas over Jesus, and on that fateful Friday, our Savior was hung on a cross for all our transgressions. He was beaten, His beard ripped out, and as He was whipped, His flesh was torn. As He hung on the cross, He didn't look like the miracle-working Messiah--He was the disfigured, suffering body of Christ. And just like Him, there are seasons in our lives when we, too, feel disfigured by pain, sickness, or sorrow, when we no longer recognize ourselves. But just a few days later, Jesus rose again--restored, glorified, and transformed. Mount Pleasant, I want to remind you that as this church has also journeyed through seasons of hardship and insecurity--where what once was may have seemed to vanish--the Holy Spirit is whispering that the time of resurrection is near. This place will become a sanctuary of worship and a dwelling of Holy Spirit power like never before. This mountain will burn withholy fire, as many have prayed for--some who are now watching from above, and many who still stand ready to fight the good fight here on earth. As we finish this Holy Week, let us reflect on His greatness, His goodness, and give Him all the glory--for it is always His. He is the King of kings and the Lord of lords. With love and many blessings.
Trustees Corner
The Mount Pleasant Food Pantry is open and ready for those in the Community in need. In addition, it is ready for donations.
The Church directional road signs (minus the UMC designation) are currently going thru a redesign. Donna Coates did a great job.
There is an ongoing ‘to-do’ list posted on a bulletin board in the kitchen. If anyone has a suggestion for improvements or sees a need for a repair, please note on the sheet provided.
Current Trustees are: Billy & Shelly Coates, Terry Ridgeway, Mark & Bonnie Ridgeway, Kevin Barr, Kristie Sharp, Jim Van Wagoner, Steve Harris
Upcoming Events
August 3
Mt. Pleasant Annual Church Picnic 11-4
August 9
Frederick Keys Game Contact Jim Van Wagoner 703-415-6909 or jamescvw@gmail.com
September 8
Sunday school Recognition Day
Upcoming Church Meetings
August 8
NO Admin Council 7:30 p.m.
September 12
Trustee Meeting 6:30 p.m.
Admin Council 7:30 p.m.
Announcement
Every 3rd Sunday
We have a fellowship luncheon after
Church. Bring a dish to share
Food pantry hygiene donations
Special offering for Rise Against Hunger
Donations are being accepted for
School supplies – Please Contact Debbie
Ridgeway with any questions.
Upcoming Speakers
August 4th – Pastor Carlos
Special Music – Yvanna
August 11th – Carie Dinneen
August 18th – Jeff Chamberlain
August 25th – David Smith
September 15th – Bud Siegel
September 22nd – Jeff Chamberlain
September 28th – Bud Siegel
In the Community
Prayer around the flagpole at the Lovettsville squircle every Saturday Morning at 9 a.m.
Keep an eye out for updates to the annual Octoberfest. Recently it was announced it was cancelled, but the community is coming together to try to make it happen.
Upcoming Events
April 26th Spring Church Clean-up/Fix it up – 8:00 Sponsored by the MP Trustees
April 26th – May 1st Loudoun Faith Community Bible reading marathon in Leesburg
May 1st – National Day of Prayer
May 8th – Trustees Meeting 6:30 p.m. – Admin Council Meeting 7:30
May 11th – Mother’s Day – Fancy Hat Day
May 26th – Memorial Day Service and Cemetery Fundraising lunch 11:00 – 1:00
Announcement
Your Mt. Pleasant Finance Committee has recently established PayPal and VENMO accounts as another method of giving to help our Church in its mission to spread the Good News of Christ and help others in this world. All offerings are always appreciated! Here‘s the link and QR Code to Mt. Pleasant’s Venmo profile.
Every 3rd Sunday
We have a fellowship luncheon after Church. Bring a dish to share.
Food pantry hygiene donations
Special offering for Rise Against Hunger
Donations are being accepted for School supplies – Please Contact Debbie Ridgeway with any questions.
Donations to the Western Loudoun Food Pantry. It's located at New Jerusalem Lutheran church in Lovettsville VA. You can pick an item needed posted on the back door. Here is a list of items most needed.
4/5 pound bag of sugar
38 oz. bottle of Ketchup
48 oz. Cooking oil
24 oz dish soap
30 oz. Mayonnaise
100 oz. Laundry soap
In the Community
Prayer around the flagpole at the Lovettsville squircle every Saturday Morning at 9 a.m.
Tuesday Morning’s – Ladies Bible Study meeting at Jan Fearing’s at 10 a.m. till noon
Tuesday Evenings – Choir Practice 6 p.m. – All are welcome.
Mount Pleasant Witness & Hospitality Group took Elizabeth William’s clothes & accessories up to Mary Hardesty House in Berryville to let the Seniors shop for free.
Comments