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Pastor Bill's sweet momma Liz is at rest with Jesus. Please pray for God's comfort for the family.

Elizabeth Ann Kelley Pruitt, age 86, of Cordova, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on March 16, 2026. She was born on January 5, 1940 in Somerville, Tennessee.

Elizabeth loved her family beyond measure and was happiest when surrounded by those she loved. She was known as the life of any party, always bringing laughter, warmth, and joy wherever she went. More than anything, Elizabeth loved Jesus Christ, and her faith was the foundation of her life. She had a special love for the ministries of New Hope Philly and America’s Keswick and faithfully prayed for the lives being changed through their work. Her love, strength, and unwavering faith were an example to all who knew her.

She is survived by her sons, Ron Pruitt and Bill Pruitt; her granddaughter, Paige Wells; her great-granddaughters, Violet Wells and Ruby Wells; her sisters, Linda Kelley Lazenby, Maxine Kelley Middlecoff, and Kelley “Dot” Walker; and many beloved nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Lemuel Pruitt; her sons, Gary “Bubba” Pruitt, Ricky Pruitt, and Michael Gene Pruitt, her mother, Louise Harvey Kelley; her father, Charlie Max Kelley; and her brothers, James Kelley, Bill Kelley, and Larry Kelley.

A celebration of life service will be held on April 12, 2026, at 2:30 p.m. at Bellevue Woods Apartments Clubhouse, 1818 Timber Glen Drive West, Cordova, Tennessee.

Elizabeth will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her, but her family rejoices in knowing she is now at peace with her Lord and Savior.

In lieu of flowers, you may send donations to New Hope Philly P.O. Box 19117 Philadelphia, PA 19143 or at www.newhopephilly.com

We are praising God that we are only $25,000 away from finishing 2025 in the black! We entered into the month of December needing $148,000. Look at what God has done! Would you consider praying for God's provision and helping with a financial gift to the ministry of New Hope Philly? For the last 12 years you have partnered with us to see men set free from addiction and the gospel to be preached in South West Philadelphia. We are grateful for your prayers and support. Pastor Bill

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New Hope Philly New Hope Philly would like to invite you to partner with us in PRAYER.  This is our greatest need as we minister in South West Philadelphia.

Join us at New Hope Philly at 5:00 p.m. tonight as we have Christmas refreshments and go caroling in the neighborhood. Come help us take Jesus to the doorsteps of our neighbors.

Would you consider praying and giving financially to New Hope Philly as part of GIVING TUESDAY? You can be a part of the journey of transformation in the life of someone who struggles with addiction.

For 11 years we have worked with those in addiction through residential discipleship, Bible school, counseling and ministry training to BUILD UP and SEND OUT ministers and missionaries into God's Kingdom. We could not do this without people like you on our team. If you would like to give you can do so through our website link below. www.newhopephilly.com

We are grateful for your prayers and support!!!! Pastor Bill

What a special day we had delivering turkeys and prayers to our neighbors. It was so cool to see how people responded to a stranger dropping by to remind them of God's love through His provision of a Thanksgiving dinner for their family. Thank you to our friends that volunteered and gave of their resources to make this day possible.

Congratulations Pastor Travis on your ordination! We are excited about what God is doing in your life. Thank you to the friends and family that came out to celebrate and worship God with us, it was a beautiful day.

Please pray for tomorrow's 11th Annual Thanksgiving Outreach. We will be going door to door in the community delivering turkeys, groceries, Bibles and prayer. We expect to knock on the doors of over 500 homes. We are grateful for everyone that has helped make this possible. Thank you for praying!

Join us this Sunday at 11 a.m. for our worship service and as we celebrate the ordination of Travis Foster as the Assistant Pastor at New Hope Philly. Congratulations Travis! Our friend James Serpico from America's Keswick will be preaching and leading our worship service. It should be a wonderful time in the Lord.

We hope you will be encouraged as your read the New Hope Philly year-end newsletter. Would you commit to praying with us for the next 41 days? Thank you! Pastor Bill

If you would like to be apart of the fun of delivering turkeys, groceries, Bibles and prayer to our neighbors join us next Saturday at New Hope Philly. The outreach is from 1:00-5:00 p.m. at 5520 Woodland Ave. Thank you to all who gave to make this possible for 11 years and counting. We are thankful for you!

Would you consider helping New Hope Philly with our 11th annual Thanksgiving outreach? Each year we deliver turkeys, Bibles and prayers to hundreds of families in South West Philadelphia. We are in need of your prayers and financial support to make this happen. Would you consider a gift towards the $4500 needed for this outreach? If you would like to give you can do so online at www.newhopephilly.com Thank you for your help!

Hard to believe the difference two weeks can make! Join us as we continue our Sunday worship service at New Hope Philly. The service begins at 11:00 a.m. Thank you for your prayers!