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Sunday, May 6, 2018
www.stjohnbaptistchurch.org
Address 9055 Tamar Drive Columbia, MD 21045 (410) 992-6977
Church-Wide Theme: Get Ready For Greater
Services: 8:00 a.m. – Traditional Service 9:10 a.m. – Sunday School 10:15 a.m. – Blended Service 12:00 Noon – Contemporary Service
Mark 5:18-20
Rev. Dr. Ostein B. Truitt Assistant Pastor
Rev. Sadie Woolford Associate Pastor, Pastoral Care
Rev. Rickey Harvey, Jr. Youth Pastor
Rev. Dr. Robert A. F. Turner, Senior Pastor
“And I will give you pastors according to mine heart, which shall feed you
with knowledge and understanding.” - Jeremiah 3:15
May Theme: Greater Relationships
Rev. Kenneth Rogers Executive Director
Ministries & Operations
Praise the Lord and welcome to St John Baptist Church! On behalf of the entire St John family, allow me to take this opportunity to thank our friends, guests & members for choosing to help us lift up the name of Jesus here today. We say to you who are unsaved, “Join Jesus!” To you who are seeking a church home, “Join us in membership”, as we seek to make disciples for Jesus Christ.
OUR VISION
To be “A Christ -
Centered Church, Mak-
ing a Difference for Je-
sus Christ in the
Church, Community,
Home & Workplace.
OUR MISSION To be a thriving spiritual center that reaches people for Christ
and builds believers to be Christ-like.
We respectfully ask that no food or drink be brought or eaten in the sanctuary.
SJBC Image Policy - By entering this Church, you hereby grant St John Baptist Church the right, but not the obligation,
to photograph, film and capture you and your likeness, on film and/or through any other method currently available or that
becomes available in the future. You further agree that these images may be used in the production, exhibition, distribution,
promotion, publicity and advertising of similar events and any other event sponsored by St John Baptist Church. Under no
circumstances will your likeness be used in connection with commercial endorsements of any kind.
◊ Highlights ◊ We want to thank God for the gift of Rev. Robert Anthony Turner, our beloved pastor for 25 joyous and spirit-filled years. We have an opportunity to show our appreciation for our phenomenal pastor throughout the month of May. A special thank you to the Anniversary Banquet Committee for an enjoyable and blessed time on Saturday evening.
◊ SJBC Question of the week ◊
“What is your favorite memory of Rev. Turner?”
#SJBCTalks (Don’t forget to tweet your responses, like & share with your friends!)
8:00 a8:00 a.m.
Continued Prayer Available Prayer Room With One of the Deacons
*Congregation Stands……………………………………………….**Ushers May Seat Worshippers
Call to Worship
Invocation (*)
Hymn of Praise (*)(**)
Welcome (**)
Offertory/Choir Selection – Gospel Choir
Prayer/Offering/Doxology*
RHF (**)/Communion (**)
Pastor Tributes
Introduction of Speaker
Sermonic Selection (**) - Gospel Choir
Scripture (*)/Sermon ………………………Rev. Dr. Kirk Jones, Sr. Pastor Zion Baptist Church - Lynn, MA
Invitational Hymn (*) - Choir & Congregation
Altar Prayer (*)
Closing Hymn (*)
Benediction (*)
“Greater Relationships”
~Order of Service~ May 6, 20182018
~~~Sunday School 9:10 a.m. ~~~
10:15 a.m. 04/01/2018
Continued Prayer Available Prayer Room With One of the Deacons
*People Stand………………………………..………….…**Ushers May Seat Worshippers
Community News
Call to Worship
Opening Prayer (*)
Song of Praise (**) – Gospel Choir
Welcome Guests (**)
Prayer/Receive Financial Gifts(**)/Song – Gospel Choir
Acknowledgement of New Members(**)/Celebrate the Lord’s Supper(**)
Pastor and Family Tributes
Introduction of Speaker
Song of Preparation (**) - Gospel Choir
Read God’s Word (*)/Sermon ……………….Rev. Michael Walker, Dallas, TX
Special Invitation & Song (*) -Gospel Choir & Congregation
Community Prayer (*)
Closing Song (*)
Closing Prayer(*) - Rev. Turner
“Greater Relationships”
~Order of Service~ May 6, 2018 10:15 a.m.
12:00 noon 04/01/2018
Continued Prayer Available Prayer Room With One of the Deacons
*People Stand………………………….……….………….…**Ushers May Seat Worshippers
Community News
Opening Words/Prayer (*)
Worship & Praise (**) - Praise Team
Welcome Guests (**)
Worship & Praise (**) - Praise Team
Prayer/Receive Financial Gifts(**)/Song - Praise Team
Acknowledgement of New Members(**)/Experience God Thru the Lord’s Supper(**)
Pastor Tributes
Introduction of Speaker
Special Song (**) - Praise Team
Read God’s Word (*)/Message…………………………...Rev. Dr. Clarence Newsome, Charlotte, NC
Special Invitation & Song (*)
Community Prayer (*)
Closing Song (*)
Closing Prayer (*) - Rev. Turner
“Greater Relationships”
~Order of Service~
Continued Prayer Available Prayer Room With One of the Deacons
May 6, 2018 8:1 2:00 noon
Church Evacuation Overview
In the event of an emergency you are requested to remain where you are in order to
receive instructions on how to proceed.
If we need to evacuate the building:
1. Please follow the instructions of staff positioned along the way and head to the
designated safe area.
2. Parents please do not attempt to go and get your children if they are in Children’s Church.
Once all children have been accounted for, you will be allowed to reunite with them.
3. Please do not attempt to go to your car or to drive off the parking lot.
4. Please remain in the designated safe area until instructions to return to the building are
given.
We are so happy to have you worship with us today.
As you take your seat, please take a minute and familiarize yourself
with where the exits are located.
In the event of an emergency you will receive appropriate
instructions from the pulpit.
PLEASE ENJOY THE SERVICE.
Please remember that all ministry bulletin requests are due by Mon. at 6 p.m. emailed to
Attention Ministry Leaders
If you would like to reserve a table after Sunday Worship services in the Fel-
lowship Hall to promote your ministry event, please utilize our online Midas
system.
The earlier you reserve, the better. We have a limited number of tables.
Tues. 5/8 7:00 p.m. Adult Bible Study: Book of Job Part II
Wed. 5/9 12:00 p.m. Adult Bible Study: Book of Job Part II
Wed. 5/9 7:00 p.m.
Power Hour Service
Rev. Sadie Woolford
Sat. 5/12
9:00 a.m. to
12:00 p.m. SJBC Men’s Coffee Talk
Sat. 5/12
9:00 a.m. to
11:00 a.m. SJBC Women’s Ministry Presentation
with Dr. Deborah Winters
Sat. 5/12 8:00 a.m. Boot Camp
SJBC Wellness and Weight Loss Clinic Every Sat., 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. &
Every Sun., 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
rightnow MEDIA is a special gift for SJBC Members. If you have not received an email inviting you to log into RightNow Media, please type the below link into your browser so you can sign up.
https://www.rightnowmedia.org/Account/Invite/stjohnbaptist
Week at a Glance
Join the SJBC Experience Team!
If you enjoyed our Easter services, come be a part of a new worship service planning team headed by
our Minister of Music. The objective of the team would be to create a ‘wow’ factor in all of our wor-
ship services on a regular basis. If interested please contact the M.O.M. at
Help Needed: Media Manager
Very soon there will be a training session on our worship service software and there is a need for a person
to manage that software, add media to it and prepare media playlists for our Sunday worship services. If
interested please contact the MOM at [email protected]
SJBC Volunteer Draft - VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!!! Sign up on 3rd and 4th Sun-
days of May in the Fellowship Hall to become part of one of the following ministries
( Greeters, Parking Lot, Security, Culinary Arts, Multi-media, Ushers, Clusters)
Conversation Circles Culmination Event Mon., June 4, 7:00 p.m. Special Guest Con-
gressman Elijah Cummings, Sanctuary
MOTHER’S DAY - Sun., May 13 - Red Carpet Experience, Photos with Mom and a
Special Tribute during all three of our services.
Singles Relationship Seminar - Fri., May 18, 7:00 p.m., “Dating God’s Way”
Facilitator: Min. Jalisa Ray, Assoc. Min., 1st Baptist Church of Guildford & Author of “All In Me: My
Journey to Freedom & Living Abundantly.” For more information, contact Sis. Jawanda Williams,
718.736.4226 or Sis. Kim Hilson, 443.204.3920
SJBC Men’s Ministry is taking Coffee Talk to the Community - Sat., May 12, 9:00 a.m. -
12:00 noon Location: Christopher’s Barbershop 6010 Meadowridge Center Dr. Elkridge, MD 21075 -
For more information contact Dea. Henry Johnson at 443.677.1584/
Board of Missions & National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Supper Sunday Dinner
Sun., June 03, 3:00 p.m. -5:00 p.m. For more information, contact: Sis. Peggy Anthony 443.277.9844
Sis. Ellen Greenleaf 410.730.6207
Men’s Day - Sun., June 24, 8:00 a.m., Rev. Dr. Anthony Moore, 10:15 a.m.,
Rev. Dr. Donte Hickman, 12 Noon Rev. Kenneth Barney, Jr.
Golden Hearts Ministry Senior Celebration Luncheon - Sun., May 20, 12:30 p.m. - 3:30
p.m. Cattail Creek Country Club $30 - Members/ $38 - Non-Members For more information, contact Sis.
Carole Bennett 410.995.1102 or [email protected]
May Women’ s Ministry Presentation - Sat., May 12, 9:00 a.m. -11:00 a.m. Featuring: Dr. Deborah
Winters, editor of “Through Her Eyes Bible Studies on Women in the Scripture” For more information
contact: Sis. Lynda Jones-Burns 301.653.6978
Visit our website at www.stjohnbaptistchurch.org
for more details
What’s
Next?
Golden Hearts Ministry; Celebrating “Engage at Every Age” Senior Recognition
Sunday - Sun., May 27, 8:00 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. All 3 Services, Sanctuary
June
Youth Announcements
YOUTH CHURCH UPDATE
Beginning Sunday, May 13th, Youth Church for all ages will begin at 10:15 and 12 Noon, respectively. Up-on arrival to church, youth are invited to go directly to Youth Church.
PHOTO DAY WITH MOM
The Youth Ministry is hosting a photo backdrop for all mothers to take photos on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 13th. All are encouraged to join us in the Fellowship Hall, following each worship service. We’ll be using hashtags #sjbcMothersDay #sjbcTalks
YOUTH RETREAT 2018 – “Let God In”
All St John Youth, 8th through 12th grade, are encouraged go to DiscoverSJBCevents.Eventbrite.com and search “SJBC Youth Retreat” to register for the youth retreat, which will be Thursday July 26th- Sunday July 29th.
SJBC GRADUATE RECOGNITION
We are recognizing all SJBC graduates from High School, College, & Graduate School in our Graduate Recognition Program, June 2. High School graduates are encouraged to apply for a special scholarship, which is available in literature stand in the narthex (Deadline – May 13). All graduates are asked to submit a graduate profile. See Alanna Murrell, Kimmy Hilson, or Pastor Rickey for further details.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL – “Jesus the Kingdom Builder!” – June 18th – 21st at 6:00PM Nightly
VBS Registration is now available online, visit: DiscoverSJBCevents.Eventbrite.com. Classes are available for Preschool (Ages 2-5), Primary (Ages 6-8), Juniors (Ages 9-12), Teens (Ages 13-17), and Adults (18+). The entire St John family and community are invited to attend!
Young Adults Join the Young Adult Cluster - The meetings are on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th Wed. of the month at 8:00 p.m. For more information, contact Kimmy Hilson ([email protected]) and/or Jonathan Alexander: 443.878.0525
Theater Cluster Trip “Ain’t Too Proud the Musical” SAT., Jul. 14, 2 P.M. COSTS
(INCLUDING BUS) - $135.00. ALL TICKETS MUST BE PAID FOR BY TUES., MAY 29,
2018. Please contact: Sis. EVELYN ENGLISH: 443. 421.1229 OR Sis. JoANN BURNETT: 410. 262.2986
Board of Missions Rebuilding, Resorting & Renewing Missions Trip June 24-30, 2018 to
Houston Texas. Volunteers Needed! For more information :Sis. Myra Moorehead at
[email protected] or Sis Tricia Philips at [email protected]
July
Sis. Peggy Anthony is on the prayer line. Join her for prayer!!!
Call: 410.995.6089
Reading the Bible in One Year
We encourage members to make a commitment to reading God’s word. We guarantee the more you read it, the more you will love it! You can access the plan by following these footprints: Visit stjohnbap-tistchurch.org and scroll all the way to the Bottom - Through the Bible in One Year - Bible in a Year
If you don’t have access to a computer, this week’s readings
PRAYER AVAILABLE AFTER SERVICE
Every Sunday, worshipers can bring burdens and concerns to the Lord in prayer. A Deacon will be available after each Sunday service to pray with you in the Prayer Room.
Need a Ride to church?
Transportation to the 8:00 a.m., and 10:15 a.m. Sunday Services is available by calling 410. 992.6977 ext. 1021.
Please leave a detailed message on the previous Fri., before 5:00 p.m. with your name, the transportation need, and
a contact number for someone from the Transportation Ministry
Building Manager Rev. John West
Ext. 1015 [email protected]
Office #112
Operations Manager Sis. Vera Miles Ext. 1010 [email protected] Office #112
HOW TO REACH OUR STAFF 410.992.6977
Senior Pastor Executive Director of Ministries & Operations Assistant Pastor Rev. Dr. Robert A.F. Turner Rev. Kenneth Rogers Rev. Dr. Ostein Truitt
Ext. 1006 Ext. 1023 Ext. 1007
[email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
Office #121 Office #118 Office #119
Assoc. Pastor for Pastoral Care Youth Pastor
Rev. Sadie Woolford Rev. Rickey Harvey
410-730-1839 Ext. 1014
[email protected] [email protected]
Office #111
Minister of Music Executive Assistant Receptionist/File Clerk Bro. Eric Byrd Sis. “V” Williams Sis. Jamira Livingston Ext. 1005 Ext. 1001 Ext. 1013 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Office #136 Office #120
Homebound Rainsford Trivers ◊ Ed Tucker ◊ Ruth Craigen ◊ Eunice Frazier (VA) ◊ Gayla Elder-Leak ◊ Thelma Giles ◊ Delores Thomas Ruth Haggins
Brighton Gardens Assisted Living
Iris Moran Lighthouse Senior Living
Otis & Mary Wyche Harmony Hall
Vivian Bowling
Week of 05-06-2018: Rev. Carolyn Fredericks 240.565.5755 If you desire a visit, please contact the Minister assigned for the week.
*Bold indicates new entries for this week.
OUR SICK: Patricia Bradshaw - Karen Williams - Mary Ross - Charles Sommerville -
Crystal Miller - Johnnie Williams - Peter Otomewo - Edwina Britt - Ramsey Alexan-der - Connie Cain - Tara Kittrell - Ben Wilson - Ernest Murphy - Leath McCallum - Roz Brown - Kineta Rotan - Rev. Rose Robinson - Charles Gayle - Audrey Mullins - Vivian Bowling - Lavenia Nesmith - Elizabeth Gaynair - Yvonne Clay - Esther Hall - Ed Tucker
PRAYER DUE TO ILLNESS: Kyle Carothers’ father Charles - Elizabeth Gaynor’s sis-
ter - Sandra Penn’s husband and Taylor’s dad - Lorna Evans brother - Darrah Hall’s cousin - Leslie Turner’s mother - George Butler’s daughter - Joyce Estes cousin - Gbessi Kemah & Tenneh Johnson son, Beyan Kemah - Lavenia Nesmith’s cousin - Cecily Christian’s sister-in-law - Kimberly Smith's brother - Virg Jacqes - Rev. Carolyn Fredericks’ mother - Hazel Sanders - Zelda Williams’ brother - Sylvia Martin’s Husband, Robert - Malina Carter - Jamira Livingston - Mary Morgan’s mother, Michelle RhodesBrown’s aunt, Yves Annibal’s grandmother
BEREAVEMENT: Kevin Gwyn lost his cousin, Karmyn Riley lost her son, Rev.
Turner lost two dear friends, Ella Cameron lost her aunt, Yves Annibal lost
her grand mother
The Evergreens
Jacqueline Vandervall Carolina Rehabilitation
Beulah Patterson
MESSAGE NOTES Date:
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POINTS TO REMEMBER
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What decision will you make today?
I am committing my life to Christ.
I am renewing my commitment to Christ.
I would like to be baptized.
I would like to be a member of SJBC.
Sermon CDs are available in the Fellowship Hall.
