Weekly Bulletin - St. John Baptist Church

www.stjohnbaptistchurch.org
Sunday, August 14, 2016
Church-wide Theme: Life in the Key of F
Psalm 119:105
Address
9055 Tamar Drive
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 992-6977
Rev. Dr. Robert A. F. Turner,
Senior Pastor
Rev. Dr. Ostein B. Truitt,
Assistant Pastor
Services:
8:00 AM – Traditional Service
9:10 AM – Sunday School
10:15 AM – Blended Service
12:00 Noon – Contemporary Service
Rev. Janelle Bruce,
Youth Pastor
Rev. Sadie Woolford,
Associate Pastor, Pastoral Care
OUR VISION
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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 unchurched-join us in membership, as we seek to
make disciples for Jesus Christ.
To be “A Christ Centered Church,
Making a Difference
for Jesus Christ in
the Church, Community, Home &
Workplace.
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OUR MISSION
To be a thriving spiritual center that reaches people for Christ and builds believers
to be Christ-like. (Matthew 28:19-20; Jude 1:20-21)
◊SJBC Question of the week◊
Why do you think when we praise God it makes us so joyful?
#SJBCTalks
(Don’t forget to tweet your responses, like and share with your friends!)
◊SJBC HIGHLIGHTS◊
Many thanks to the Golden Hearts Ministry and all the SJBC family & friends for
your generous donations to our annual “Shoes for School” Community Outreach
Project. Your contributions totaling $7,390 enabled disadvantaged families to
purchase shoes for school. Gift cards were distributed to 14 elementary and
middle schools in Howard County. We praise God for your commitment!
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.
“Favorite”
8:00 a.m.
8-14-16
-ORDER OF SERVICE-
*Congregation Stands…………………………….………………….**Ushers May Seat Worshippers
Call to Worship……………………………………..………………...……...….Rev. Denise Caldwell
Invocation (*)……………………………………………….……………...................….Rev. Caldwell
Hymn of Praise (*)(**)……………..……………...…………………………………….Congregation
#340 “What a Friend We Have in Jesus”
Responsive Reading (*)…………….……………………………………...…................Rev. Caldwell
#593 “Divine Providence”
Pastoral Announcements (**)…………………..……...…………….....…...……..Rev. Ostein Truitt
The Welcome (**)…………………………………………..……...........................…Sis. Kim Hilson
Selection (**)………………………………………………….…….…………...………..Male Chorus
Offertory/ Choir Selection……………………………………………………………….Male Chorus
Prayer/Offering/Doxology*
Sermonic Selection (**)………………………..……………………...…...……….…….Male Chorus
Scripture(*)/Sermon…………………….…………………..…………...………...…..…...Rev. Truitt
Psalm 34:1-3 “Praise is What We Do!”
Invitational Hymn (*)……………………………………..…………………..Choir & Congregation
#493 “I Am on the Battlefield for My Lord”
Altar Prayer (*)…………………………………………………………..…..……..……....Rev. Truitt
Closing Hymn (*)………………………………………………….…………..Choir & Congregation
#407 “I Love to Tell the Story”
Benediction (*)……………………………………………………………..…..…..……….Rev. Truitt
Enter to Worship
Cry Room Available
Depart to Serve
“Favorite”
8-14-16
10:15 a.m.
-FLOW OF SERVICE-
*People Stand………………………….………………..…………..**Ushers May Seat Worshippers
Call to Worship…………………………………………………..…………………..…Rev. Lisa Ealy
Opening Prayer (*)………………………………….....…..………..……………...………...Rev. Ealy
Song of Praise (**)………………………………..…………..………...………………...Male Chorus
Community News (**)……………………………………………...………..….…Rev. Ostein Truitt
Welcome Guests (**)…………………………………………..…..................……Sis. Sylvia Johnson
Baby Dedication………………………………………………………………...…….….....Rev. Truitt
Special Song (**)………………………………………………….………..……...……..Male Chorus
Prayer/Receive Financial Gifts/Song……………………………….…..……………….Male Chorus
Song of Preparation (**)……………………………………………………….……..….Male Chorus
Read God’s Word (*)/Sermon………………………………….………………......…..….Rev. Truitt
Psalm 34:1-3 “Praise is What We Do!”
Special Invitation & Song (*)……………………………………………..…..Choir & Congregation
#493 “I Am on the Battlefield for My Lord”
Community Prayer (*)……………………………………………….……..…..……...…..Rev. Truitt
Closing Song (*)……………………………………………………….…..…...Choir & Congregation
“I’m Not Tired”
Closing Prayer (*)……………………………………………………..……..……….…….Rev. Truitt
Enter to Worship
Cry Room Available
Depart to Serve
“Favorite”
8-14-16
-FLOW OF SERVICE-
12:00 p.m.
*People Stand…………………………..………………….……..**Ushers May Seat Worshippers
Opening Words/Prayer (*)………………………...………..….....................…..Rev. Todd Givens
Worship & Praise (**)……………………………………………….……………..….Praise Team
Welcome Guests (**)…………………………………………………………………..Praise Team
Worship & Praise (**)…………………………………………..…………………….Praise Team
Community News (**)……………………………………….....…………..…...Rev. Ostein Truitt
Children’s Message (**)……………………………………....……….……..…...Sis. Anita Hilson
Prayer/Receive Financial Gifts/Song…………………….………………..………….Praise Team
Creative Arts Presentation (**)……………………………………..……………Drama Ministry
Special Song (**)……………………………………………………………..………..Praise Team
Read God’s Word (*)/Message………………….……………….…….………….........Rev. Truitt
Psalm 34:1-3 “Praise is What We Do!”
Special Invitation & Song (*)………….……………………………….…….…………..Everyone
“Holy Spirit Move”
Community Prayer (*)……………………………………………..…...….…..……….Rev. Truitt
Closing Song (*)………………………….…………………………….….………………Everyone
“Free Worshiper”
Closing Prayer (*)…………………………………………………..….....………..……Rev. Truitt
Enter to Worship
Cry Room Available
Depart to Serve
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.
Attention Ministry Leaders
If you would like to reserve a table after Sunday Worship services in the Fellowship
Hall to promote your ministry event, please utilize our on-line Midas system.
The earlier you reserve the better; we have a limited number of tables.
Thank You.
Please remember that all ministry bulletin requests
are due to Rev. Truitt or ‘Chon Cottman by Monday at 6 p.m.
Standing in the Need of Prayer
Every Sunday, worshippers 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.
Annual Church Picnic—Sat., Aug. 20th from 1:30-5 p.m.
Shrine of St. Anthony, 12290 Folly Quarter Rd., Ellicott City, MD
The picnic is a great time for members from all three services to meet and fellowship!
Bring your umbrellas, blankets and lawn chairs, and thirst for fun! Members please let us
know you are coming by registering: http://discoversjbcevents.eventbrite.com
AND don’t forget to register for the Bake-Off Contest in the Fellowship Hall.
For more information, please contact:
Sis. Barbara Gorham at 410-884-6511 or Sis. Barbara Love at 301-768-1572
On Thurs., Sept. 15th at 6:30 p.m. there will be Music Ministry Meeting for choir leadership, choral singers and musicians. If you are in the Cathedral Choir, Gospel Choir, Male
Chorus, Morning Glory or VOI ministries as a choir president, singer or musician this
meeting is for you. This meeting will give information on ministry changes, schedules, new
initiatives and more.
SAVE THE DATE - Sat., Sept. 17th from 9 a.m. - noon there will be a Decoded Praise Workshop
for all DP members. Details are coming soon!!
For more information please contact Minister of Music Eric Byrd at
ebyrd@stjohnbaptistchurch.org
Journey to Better Health Screening—Sun., Aug. 28th after each service
SJBC in partnership with Howard County General Hospital’s Journey to Better Health (J2BH)
will offer free health screenings. The screenings will help identify individuals with potential issues and invite them to enroll in free healthy lifestyle classes to manage chronic conditions.
Also, participants will be eligible for one – on-one health care guidance.
Screening Services: Blood Pressure Screening, Prediabetes Risk Assessment & At– Risk
Weight Assessment
Part II of the program is the Member Care Support Network (MCSN). Individuals enrolled in
the J2BH program are eligible. This program connects hospitalized members to a trained
SJBC volunteer Community Companion. The companion is there to offer support and connect individuals to a wide variety of health resources in Howard County to support their journey to better health.
To register and get more information please contact Sis. Naa Minnoh:
443-741-1991 or nminnoh1@jhmi.edu
TODAY, Sun., 8/14
Sat., 8/20
Sun., 8/21
Sat., 8/27
Sun., 8/28
All 3 Services
After Each Service
9-11:30 a.m.
1:30 p.m.
All 3 Services
After Each Service
8 a.m.
10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
After Each Service
After Each Service
Senior Resource Sunday
Standing in the Need of Prayer
Coffee Talk w/ the Fellas
Church Picnic
Youth Sunday
Standing in the Need of Prayer
Summer Boot Camp
Back2School Weekend
Journey to Better Health Screening
Standing in the Need of Prayer
YOUTH NEWS
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Don’t forget Little and Big Children’s Church and Middle and High School Church are on break
the month of August! If you’re interested in volunteering with LCC or BCC, there will be training over the summer! If you have any questions or would like to serve, please contact Rev.
Janelle at jbruce@stjohnbatistchurch.org or 410.992.6977 ext. 1014.
YOUTH MINISTY information will be available in the Fellowship Hall following each service
TODAY, Sun., Aug 14th. You can receive youth ministry information, calendars and learn different ways to participate and volunteer. If you’re unable to make it, but would like more information, please contact Sis. Angie Bright at aibright820@msn.com or Rev. Janelle
at jbruce@stjohnbaptistchurch.org.
Youth, young adults, volunteers and parents join us for our 2nd Annual BACK2SCHOOL Weekend!! On Sat., Aug. 27th from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., we’ll have water games, water kickball, over
1500 water balloons, a flag football game for teens/young adults, flag football for children,
snacks & fellowship. Sunday, we’ll have a special message & prayer for students, school employees and teachers returning to school. To volunteer, please contact, Rev. Donna Givens at
443.831.9467 or donnatheaka@gmail.com or Rev. Janelle at jbruce@stjohnbaptistchurch.org.
Reading the Bible in One Year
This 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 stjohnbaptistchurch.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
weeks readings are Isaiah 64-Jeremiah 20.
Mid-Week Power Hour Service
Wed., Aug. 17th at 7 p.m. ~ Chapel
Guest Speaker:
Rev. Carolyn Fredericks
If you’d like to deliver an inspirational
message one Wed. night, contact:
Rev. Ella Moore at 410-579-1390
Sat., Aug. 27th at 8 a.m.
Lake Elkhorn Park—Columbia
Join us for FREE Fun, Fitness & Fellowship!
For more information, please contact:
Bro. Joe Williams, Certified Personal Trainer
301-922-0933
Men’s Ministry Coffee Talk w/ the Fellas
“Reaching Beyond Limitations, Finish and Win!”
Sat., Aug. 20th from 9-11:30 a.m.
The Bible tells us that we “shall have tribulations” in this life. However, we know that we
are more than conquerors through Jesus. Even though the enemy would have us believe
that he is control, Christ has already proclaimed that we are Finishers and Winners and
“all things are possible through Christ”. Joins us for our next Coffee Talk as we delve into
what it takes to overcome adversity, be strong finishers and be the winners God created
us to be. Light refreshments will be served.
For more info, please contact:
Dea. Henry Johnson at 443-677-1584 or henrylloyd@verizon.net
COME JOIN THE THEATRE CLUSTER ON A BUS TRIP TO NEW YORK CITY TO SEE
THE PLAY FEATURED ON 60 MINUTES, ALIVE! 55+ and KICKIN'.
SAT., OCT. 29TH—1 P.M. MATINEE
COSTS (INCLUDING THE BUS) - $140
ALL TICKETS MUST BE PAID FOR BY SUN., AUG. 28TH.
A LIMITED NUMBER OF TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE.
FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
SIS. EVELYN ENGLISH AT 443- 421-1229 OR SIS. JoANN BURNETT AT 410-262-2986
The SJBC Mentoring Program’s 24th Man-to-Man & 11th Woman-to-Woman Annual
Opening Ceremony
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Sat., Sept. 10 at 10 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall
The Mentoring Program is also recruiting adult women/men and youth in grades 6-12 to participate in the Mentoring Program.
For more details, contact Sis. Carolyn Gayle in the Mentoring office:
410-992-6877 ext. 1009 or e-mail cgayle@stjohnbaptistchurch.org
Mission Ministry’s Annual School Supply Drive
The Missions Ministry is partnering with the Community Action Council and the Howard County
School System by participating in “Prepare for Success School Supply Drive”. We seek your donations to be distributed to students in need in Howard County schools. You may place your donated items in the box on the stage of the Fellowship Hall.
For more information contact Sis. Jean Somerville at 410-997-1584 or
Sis. Ella Witherspoon at 410-997-3367
MISSIONS MINISTRY—HABITAT FOR HUMANITY of the Chesapeake – Some of our Mission
members will be volunteering in Baltimore City on Sat., Aug. 20th to assist in refurbishing housing.
If you would like to join us, contact Sis. Tricia Phillips at TriciaPhillips6@yahoo.com as soon as
possible. There are a few slots still open. We would like to challenge SJBC men to fill these slots.
HOLD THE DATE!
Sat., Sept. 17th from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
The Missions Ministry will present a workshop entitled “Growing in Christ through Service”
featuring guest speaker: Dr. Julian Dangerfield, Executive Director, Shalom Outreach.
For more information, please contact Sis. Audrey Smith atasmith6164@verizon.net
Bible Study based on Pastor Turner’s 2016 Sermon Series
“Life in the Key of F” Ps. 119:105
Tues., Sept. 6th at Noon
Please note, we will not meet during the month of August. Be on the look-out for registration
information to join us beginning Tues., Sept. 6th at 12 noon and 7 p.m. The format of classes engenders interactive spiritual formation and requires a minimum of 5 participants.
For more information please contact Rev. Truitt, Facilitator at 410-992-6977 x1007
SJBC Sunday School Youth Dept. needs substitute teachers! If you enjoy working with youth
ages 3 - 17, and are willing to serve periodically in
the absence of a teacher, kindly contact:
Dea. Harolyn Harrison at (410) 491-9396 or
Harrie22@aol.com
Prayer Line
Dea. Henry Johnson is on the prayer line during the month of
August. Join him for prayer!!! Call: (410) 995-6089
Brighton Gardens Assisted Living
The Evergreens
Iris Moran
Jacqueline Vandervall
Lighthouse Senior Living
Ernestine Jones
Homebound
Dea. Shirley Alston ◊ Emma Outen ◊ Rainsford Trivers ◊ Ed Tucker
Leola Anderson ◊ Ruth Craigen ◊ Eunice Frazier (VA) ◊ Gayla Elder-Leak
Thelma Giles ◊ Virgyl Mason ◊ Charles Burroughs
Week of 8-14-2016: Rev. Regina Mitchell ◊ revreginamitchell@gmail.com ◊ 240-882-1079
If you desire a visit, please contact the Minister or Deacon assigned for the week.
*Bold indicates new entries for this week.
OUR SICK: Cynthia Dominick
Ethel Hill Tasha Manigo-Bizzell
Deborah Harrison
Deborah Harrison
Shelina Strouble
Eloise Lee
Halee Ward
Elise Smith
Phyllis Isaacs
PRAYER DUE TO ILLNESS: Helen Fitzpatr ick’s sister Dorothy ◊ Robin Glover’s mother
Odessa Henderson ◊ Donald Pendergrass’ aunt Virginia Bush ◊ Tonja Byrd’s father ◊ Rev. Ella
Moore’s sister Annie ◊ Drina Lancaster’s brother & step-sister ◊ Jocelyn Apollon’s daughter
Monique, son-in-law Gary & grand-daughter Mia ◊ Audrey McMillan-Simmons’ nephew
Derek Daly
BEREAVEMENT: Terri Fuller lost her mother
HOW TO REACH OUR STAFF
Senior Pastor
Rev. Dr. Robert A.F. Turner
(410) 992-6977
roturner@stjohnbaptistchurch.org
Office #121
Assoc. Pastor for Pastoral Care
Rev. Sadie Woolford
(410) 992-6977
Minister of Music
Bro. Eric Byrd
(410) 992-6977 Ext. 1013
ebyrd@stjohnbaptistchurch.org
Office #136
Assistant Pastor
Rev. Dr. Ostein Truitt
(410) 992-6977 Ext. 1007
ostruitt@stjohnbaptistchurch.org
Office #119
Operations Manager
Sis. Vera Miles
(410) 992-6977 Ext. 1010
vmiles@stjohnbaptistchurch.org
Office #118
Sr. Project Coordinator
Sis. ‘Chon Cottman
(410) 992-6977 Ext. 1005
ccottman@stjohnbaptistchurch.org
Youth Pastor
Rev. Janelle Bruce
(410) 992-6977 Ext. 1014
jbruce@stjohnbaptistchurch.org
Office #111
Building Manager
Rev. John West
(410) 992-6977 Ext. 1015
sjbc_bldgmgr@stjohnbaptistchurch.org
Office #112
Receptionist/File Clerk
Sis. Jamira Livingston
(410) 992-6977 Ext. 1001
sjbc_churchadmin@stjohnbaptistchurch.org
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Sermon Cd’s are available in the Fellowship Hall.