Sunday, March 8, 2015 - St. John Baptist Church

www.stjohnbaptistchurch.org
Sunday, March 8, 2015
Church-wide Theme: Reach Up, Reach Out & Reach In
Acts 1:6-8
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 Smith,
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 and 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.
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)
Check out our website for the 44th Church Anniversary video!
Every 3rd Sunday is Br ing a Fr iend Sunday!!!
Service Styles:
8 a.m.—Traditional Service
10:15 a.m.—Blended Service
9:10 a.m.—Sunday School for all ages
12 Noon—Contemporary Service
12 Noon Service SA Presentations for March:
2nd Sunday - Drama Ministry
3rd Sunday - Decoded Praise Youth Choir
4th Sunday - Dance Ministry
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.
“44th Church Anniversary”
3-8-15
-ORDER OF SERVICE-
8:00 a.m.
*Congregation Stands…………………………………..………….**Ushers
Stands……………………………………………...**Ushers May Seat Worshippers
Call to Worship………………………...………..……..………………….Rev.
Worship……………………………………………….....……...…Rev. Orlando McGruder
Invocation
McGruder
Invocation (*)…………………………………………...……….……………..…….Rev.
(*)……………………………..…………………..………..……..……...Rev. McGruder
Hymn of Praise (*)(**)……………..………………………………………………….Congregation
Hymn of Praise (*)(**)………………………………………………………………...Congregation
#325 “We’ll Understand
It Better By and By”
#90 “At Calvary”
(*)………………………….…….…………….……Trustee, Martin
Johnson
Responsive Reading (*)……………………………….……...…………….……….Rev.
McGruder
#581#58
“The
Lord’sAnniversary”
Supper”
AAHH
“Church
Pastoral Announcements (**)…………………………………………...…….…Rev. Ostein Truitt
Pastoral Announcements (**)……………………..……………………….…….Rev. Ostein Truitt
The Welcome (**)……………………………………………….……….……..……Sis. Kim Hilson
The Welcome (**)…………………………….……………….…………...….….…Sis. Kim Hilson
Offertory/ Choir Selection……………………………………………………………..Gospel Choir
Anniversary Reflection………………………………………………………..Rev. Sadie Woolford
Prayer/Offering/Doxology*
Selection (**)………………………………………………………..…………………..Male Chorus
RHF(**)/Communion(**)
Offertory/
Choir Selection……………………………………….…………………….Male
Chorus
Sermonic Selection
(**)………………………………………………………………...Gospel
Choir
Prayer/Offering/Doxology*
Scripture (*)/Sermon…………………………………………………………...Rev. Robert Turner
Sermonic Selection (**)………………..……………………………………………….Male
Chorus
Mark 8:22-26 “It Depends On How You See It”
Scripture(*)/Sermon………………….……………………….………………..Rev.
Turner
Invitational Hymn (*)………………………………………………………..Choir &Robert
Congregation
“Oh How
Love Jesus”
John 20: 19-29#10
“What’s
So ISpecial
About the Church”
Altar Prayer (*)………………………………………………………………………….Rev. Turner
Invitational Hymn (*)…………………………………..…..………………..Choir & Congregation
Closing Hymn (*)…………………………………………………………….Choir
& Congregation
#248 “Hold to God’s Unchanging Hand”
“Ain’t That Good News”
Altar Prayer (*)…………………………..…………………….………………………..Rev.
Turner
Benediction
(*)…………………………………………………………………………...Rev.
Turner
Closing
Hymn
(*)……………………………………………...……………..Choir & Congregation
“Going Home”
Benediction (*)………………………………………………..………………………….Rev. Turner
Enter to Worship
Cry Room Available
Depart to Serve
“44th Church Anniversary”
3-8-15
10:15 a.m.
-FLOW OF SERVICE-
*People Stand…………………………………..……….……………..**Ushers May Seat Worshipers
Call to Worship……………………………………………….…..………....……Rev. Michael Alston
Opening Prayer (*)……………………………..…..……………………...…….….……...Rev. Alston
Song of Praise (**)……………………………..…..………………………...…………...Male Chorus
Community News (**)………………………….…………………………..………Rev. Ostein Truitt
Welcome Guests (**)…………………………………………………….................…Sis. Anita Hilson
Anniversary Reflection……………………………………………………………..Dea. William Ross
(Children are dismissed for Children’s Church in the Chapel)
Special Song (**)……………………………………………………………...…………..Male Chorus
Prayer/Receive Financial Gifts/Song………………………………….……..………….Male Chorus
Introduction of Guest Preacher……………………………………………...…..Rev. Robert Turner
Song of Preparation (**)……………………………………………………..………….Male Chorus
Read God’s Word (*)/Sermon……………………………...…………………Rev. Jerome Anderson
Pastor, New Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Orangeburg, SC
Special Invitation & Song (*)…………………………………………...……..Choir & Congregation
#248 “Hold to God’s Unchanging Hand”
Community Prayer (*)…………………………………………………...………………..Rev. Turner
Closing Song (*)……………………………………………………...………...Choir & Congregation
“Going Home”
Closing Prayer (*)………………………………………………………...……………….Rev. Turner
Enter to Worship
Cry Room Available
Depart to Serve
“44th Church Anniversary”
3-8-15
-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 (**)…………………………………………….…….………...……..Rev. Givens
Worship & Praise (**)………………………………………………………..……….Praise Team
Community News (**)……………………………………………………...…...Rev. Ostein Truitt
Children’s Message (**)……………………………….…………….……....….Sis. Davita Alston
Prayer/Receive Financial Gifts/Song…………………….……………..…………….Praise Team
Sacred Arts Presentation (**)………………………………………...…………..Drama Ministry
Special Song (**)………………………………………….……..……………………..Praise Team
Read God’s Word (*)/Message…………………………………………….....………...Rev. Truitt
John 13:1-5, 12-14 “Can I Wash Your Feet”
Special Invitation & Song (*)………...…………………………………………………..Everyone
“Withholding Nothing”
Community Prayer (*)……………………………...………………………………….Rev. Turner
Closing Song (*)…………………………………….…………..…………………………Everyone
“Everlasting God”
Closing Prayer (*)…………………………………………...…………………………Rev. Turner
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.
Forward ministry bulletin requests by Tuesday at 6 p.m.:
ccottman@stjohnbaptistchurch.org
March
Sun., 3/8
Fri., 3/13
Sat., 3/14
All 3 Worship Services
7-9 p.m.
10:30 a.m.-Noon
Thurs., 3/19
Fri., 3/20
Sat., 3/28
3 p.m.
7 p.m.
7:30-9:30 p.m.
9 a.m.—Noon
6 p.m.
SJBC’s 44th Church Anniversary
Middle School Youth Night
African American Community Parent Academy
PARCC Info Session at Oakland Mills High School
Deacons/Clergy Ordination Service
DTI—Getting Your Financial House in Order!
Master Violin Class
SJBC’s Spirit of Hope Cancer Care Ministry HOPE: Supporting Patients & Families w/ Cancer
Family Fun Night at Brunswick Bowling Alley
If you’d like to sign up for E-Giving, or register for an SJBC event, you can now
do so, here at the church. Help will be provided on Sundays between services
to get you started. Please see Sis. Vera Miles, the Operations Manager, for assistance. During the week you can find her in her office and today, Sunday,
you will find her in the Narthex. She is also seeking volunteers to act as a concierge for the computer kiosk.
Prayer & Share Sessions – All leaders and members are invited to come hear information, ask questions,
pray together and process information so that we will be prepared to vote at our next congregation
meeting. The schedule and topics are as follows:
Thurs., Mar. 12th, 7-8:30 p.m.
Topics: ◊Allocation of the CDF toward Youth Programs ◊ Cathedral Choir Concerns
◊ Cost to Hire Guest Ministers to Preach during Pastor’s Sabbatical
Tues., Mar. 17th, 7 -8:30 p.m.
Topics: ◊Hiring of the Executive Pastor ◊ Key Man Policy ◊ Parking Lot Expansion (Discuss at April Cong.
mtg.)
Mid-Week Power Hour Service
Wed., Mar. 11th at 7:00 p.m.
Chapel
Guest Speaker:
Bro. Eric Byrd
If you’d like to deliver an
inspirational message one Wed.
night, contact:
Rev. Ella Moore
(443) 820-3437
Fri., Apr. 3rd from 7 – 9 p.m.
7 dynamic ministers preach Jesus’
Words from the cross to prepare us for
the joy of Resurrection Sunday!
Invite your family, friends and neighbors.
1st & 3rd Tues. of each month at 7 p.m. in Room 157
Join us as we discover something new, together -- how to appreciate our
blessings and best serve God in our season of singleness. There will be prayer,
reading of Scripture and fellowship. Feel free to bring and be responsible for your
children who can stay in an adjoining room while we meet.
For more information, please contact Sis. Cecily Christian at cecily_christian@hotmail.com
This activity is part of the St John Singles for Christ Ministry.
Call to Serve!
The SJBC Kitchen Ministry is looking for a Ministry Chairperson. The Chairperson is a key player
when events requiring use of the kitchen are scheduled. You will coordinate the organization of
the kitchen to ensure its operation is orderly and adequately equipped with supplies for all occasions, working with other Ministries to accommodate and meet the needs for any church function
involving utilization of the kitchen. The safety and security of the Kitchen Ministry members, visitors, equipment, and supplies is vital to keeping the SJBC Kitchen in compliance with State, County, and church requirements.
Please see Rev. Truitt or Sis. Judy Gibson for more information.
Family Fun Night
Sat., Mar. 28th at 6—8 p.m.
Brunswick Bowling Alley, 7100 Carved Stone, Columbia, MD 21045
COST: $17.87 per person includes shoes, two games, 2 slices of pizza and a drink!
To purchase tickets, please go to the SJBC Facebook page OR
www.eventbrite.com/e/sjbc-family-fun-bowling-night-tickets-15840443192
**Print your confirmation e-mail and bring it with you.**
For more details please contact, Sis. Mae Beale at maeabeale@verizon.net or (301) 596-2432
Spirit
of Ho e
The SJBC Spirit of H.O.P.E. Cancer Care Ministry presents:
Hope: Supporting Patients & Families with Cancer Seminar
Sat., Mar. 28th from 9 a.m. – Noon
SJBC Fellowship Hall
Keynote Speaker: Pastor Aking Beverly, Pastoral Care Dept.
Cancer Treatment Centers of America®
 Do you know someone that is experiencing Cancer?
 Are you a Caregiver providing assistance to a cancer patient?
 Would you like to learn how the Church can support these individuals and their families?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, you’re encouraged to join us!
Registration is required by Sat., Mar. 21st for this free event and refreshments will be served!
To RSVP, please visit the SJBC Facebook page.
For further details please email Dea. Alfreda McCoy-Gwynn at sohcancer@gmail.com
Join us for this very providential occasion!
Sat., Mar. 14th at 3 p.m.
Guest Speaker: Rev. Dr. Haywood Robinson III
Pastor of The People’s Community Baptist Church
Ordination Service
for those
Called & Equipped to Serve!
Ordination of Clergy: Rev. John W. Cheek, Jr.
Ordination of Deacons:
Adrienne C. Fleming ~ Henry Johnson
Presentation of New Deacon Ministry Members:
Dea. Leonard Davis ~ Dea. Marisa Gillum ~ Dea. Dwayne Parker
Hip-Hop Dance for Christ
Do you love hip-hop and are you a hip-hop dancer? If so, we’re looking for 10
people to join the all new Hip-Hop Dance 4 Christ Crew, aka “HD4C” Crew.
Auditions: Tues., Mar. 10th from 6:30 -8:30 p.m.
Auditions are open to males and females ages 13-21. Dancers will be taught a routine and given 30 seconds to freestyle.
For more information, please contact Minister of Music, Bro. Eric Byrd:
ebyrd@stjohnbaptistchurch.org or 410.992.6977 ext. 1013
REHEARSAL SCHEDULE
th
Mon., Mar. 9
7 p.m.— Cathedral Choir; Chapel
DOI; Sanctuary
Tues., Mar. 10th
7 p.m.—DOI; Sanctuary
7:30 p.m.—VOI; Sanctuary
Sat., Mar. 14th
9 a.m.—Decoded Praise MS/HS
Choir; Sanctuary
10 a.m.—Lord’s Messengers Elem.
Choir; Chapel
Master Violin Class
Fri., Mar. 20th
7:30-9:30 p.m.
There will be a master class with international
concert violinist, Rachel Barton Pine.
Tickets are limited and free for our SJBC Family and
when they’re gone - they’re gone!!
For more information or tickets, please contact:
Minister of Music, Bro. Eric Byrd at
ebyrd@stjohnbaptistchurch.org
The St John Baptist Church Mentoring (SJBCMP) offers one-to-one mentoring for youth in grades 6-12 who live
in Howard County. In addition to mentoring services, the program provides afterschool tutoring, homework support, life skills training and parent support sessions. SJBCMP is currently accepting applications for mentors and
mentees for the 2015-16 academic school year.
For more details please contact Sis. Carolyn Gayle at
410-992-6977 Ext. 1009 or cgayle@stjohnbaptistchurch.org
July 27th-31st
8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
It’s time to register for camp! SJBC is hosting a unique Creative Arts & Leadership
Summer Camp where campers will sing, dance, act, play, use technology & explore
conflict resolution and leadership skills. The camp is open to students in grades 1-8.
Parents may register through Eventbrite by typing in “SJBC Camp”
or through the church office.
COST: $175 after March 1st and $190 after April 1st.
For additional information, please contact:
Rev. Janelle at jsmith@stjohnbaptistchurch.org or 410.992.6977 ext. 1014 or
Bro. Eric Byrd at Ebyrd@stjohnbaptisthchurch.org
Middle School Youth Night
Did you know that March is:
How many women in the Bible can you name to win a prize!
Fri., Mar. 13th from 7-9 p.m.
SJBC Fellowship Hall
Join us for Food, Fun and Fellowship!
For more details, please contact Sis. Edwina Britt at 443-812-0442 or eckprime@aol.com
Save the Date!
African American Community Parent Academy
Topic: PARCC Information Session
Sat., Mar. 14th
10:30 a.m. – Noon
Oakland Mills High School Auditorium
Learn valuable information about the new Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and
Careers (PARCC) state assessments in reading and mathematics being administered this school year.
The new assessments replace the Maryland School Assessments (MSA) in English and mathematics in
Grades 3-8, and replace the High School Assessments in Algebra I and English 10.
Child care will be available! RSVP for child care at 410-313-1598
Sponsored by the Howard County Public School System & the African American Community
Roundtable of Howard County
Restoring the Environment and Developing Youth (READY)
LOOKING FOR A GOOD SUMMER JOB? READY is hiring people 16 and older
for outdoor conservation work. The program was started by PATH, and includes
environmental education & job training. Pay is $10-$18/hour, and it is full-time for
the summer with the possibility of year-round work.
Applications are open at ready.allianceforthebay.org from Mar. 1st-31st or can be
found in the literature rack near the Information Center.
Questions? Contact Cynthia Marshall at path.iaf@gmail.com or 443-433-8054.
Sunday School Easter Program
“Jesus—The Risen Emancipator”
Please see your child’s Sunday School teacher as soon
as possible for both parts and the rehearsal schedule.
Sun., Mar. 22nd, 9:15 a.m.
Interested youth not involved with Sunday School may contact:
Sis. Jackie Blackwell-White at jackiebw415@live.com,
Dea. Henry Johnson at henrylloyd@verizon.net OR
Rev. Janelle at jsmith@stjohnbaptistchurch.org
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If your child missed the 1st REMNANT Kidz, you don’t want them to miss the next one! The youth
learned that they are God’s royal children and are on their way to earning stars and the title of
King or Queen. If you have a child in grades K-5, bring them out to REMNANT Kidz Fri., Mar. 20th
from 7-8:30 p.m. If you have any questions, please contact Sis. Rhonda B. at gloleach@aol.com or
443.896.4277.
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Spring break is coming soon and we have activities planned for the week! On Mon., Mar. 30th from
7-8:30 p.m., we’ll have a workshop entitled “Parents are from Venus, Teen from Mars: Relationship and Communication Building.” Ludley Howard will conduct an interactive workshop that helps
parents and teens gain a better understanding of each other while providing strategies for communication. Register through Eventbrite soon, as this workshop can only accommodate 12 families. For more information, please contact Rev. Janelle at jsmith@stjohnbaptistchuch.org or
410.992.6977 ext. 1014.
Attention High School Students and Parents!!!

Have you been thinking about the college you want to attend? If so, join us for our two day college tour on Wed., Apr. 1st and Thurs., Apr 2nd. We’ll visit the University of Maryland Eastern
Shore, Salisbury University, Morgan State & one additional school. The cost of the tour is $25 +
$2.37 transaction fee. Students should bring money for lunch and Dave & Busters on Thursday. Parents may register through Eventbrite. For more information, please contact Rev. Janelle at
jsmith@stjohnbaptistchuch.org or 410.992.6977 ext. 1014.

Are you wondering about the transition from High School to College? If so, join us for the Building
the Bridge from High School to College Workshop on Thursday, April 2nd from 7-8:30 p.m. Parents
and students will learn how to prepare for the transition and receive helpful financial aid information. We’ll be returning from the college tour at 7 p.m. to take part in this workshop as
well. Please register through Eventbrite. For more information, please contact Rev. Donna Givens
at teezdee@msn.com or 443.831.9467 or Rev. Janelle at jsmith@stjohnbaptistchuch.org or
410.992.6977 ext. 1014.
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The teens of SJBC will be joining the teens of Reid Temple A.M.E. Church and six other churches for
a special 7 Last Words Teen Service. As such, there will be no REMNANT on the 1st Friday in
March. We will depart from SJBC on Fri., Apr. 3rd at 6:15 p.m. and will return by 11 p.m. Reid
Temple is located at 11400 Glenn Dale Blvd., Glenn Dale, MD 20769 (approximately 30 minutes
from SJBC). Whether we ride together or you meet us there, this is truly an exciting opportunity! Students will receive dinner and enjoy an after party with a gospel GO-GO band. For more information or to participate, please contact Rev. Janelle at jsmith@stjohnbaptistchuch.org or
410.992.6977 ext. 1014.
Masterlife is a small group study for maturing believers as God’s disciples. These classes
will enable believers to make Christ Master and to master life by developing a personal, lifelong, obedient relationship with God.
Disciples
Victory
Mar. 5th—Apr. 23rd
Thursday
7-9 p.m.
Sis. Peggy Anthony
Sis. Sarah Smith
Disciples
Mission
May 14th-July 23rd
Thursday
7-9 p.m.
Sis. Bertha Richardson
Sis. Elisa Wrenn
Facilitators are needed to start a new Disciples Cross class. For additional information &
member registration, please contact: Sis. Phronnie Jones at pjphree@gmail.com or visit the
church website, www.stjohnbaptistchurch.org/studying-gods-word/
Discipleship Training Institute (DTI) Disciple’s Prayer Life
Every Tues. from Mar. 3rd—May 26th from 7 – 9 p.m.
Too many Christians struggle in their daily lives with having a consistent prayer life and fellowship with God. Walking in Fellowship with God, Disciple's Prayer Life is a 13 week small group
bible study to address this.
For additional information & member registration, please contact:
Sis. Gloria Glasper at 302-746-2293 or visit the church website, www.stjohnbaptistchurch.org/
studying-gods-word/
DTI presents: Getting Your Financial House in Order!
Thurs., Mar. 19th at 7 p.m.
SJBC Fellowship Hall
Facilitator: Sis. Betty Shepherd, Financial Counselor
Come and experience financial check-up where we’ll discuss how to be debt free, save
and give. Discipleship includes stewardship and knowing how to set financial goals.
To register for this FREE event, please go to the SJBC Facebook page or
www.eventbrite.com/e/getting-your-financial-house-in-order-tickets-15913755471
For more information , please contact: Rev. Truitt at 410- 992- 6977 Ext. 1007
Prayer Line
Sis. Cindy Baker is on the prayer line
during the month of March.
Join her for prayer!!! Call: (410) 995-6089
Autumn Assisted Living
Dea. Shirley Alston
Brighton Gardens Assisted Living
Geraldine Gaillard
◊
Ernestine Jones
Iris Moran
◊
Jackie Vandervall
Lorien Nursing Home
Beulah Patterson
Leola Anderson ◊
Gayla Elder-Leak
◊
Ruth Craigen ◊
Thelma Giles
Eunice Frazier (VA)
◊
James A. Dorsey
Week of 3-8-2015: Rev. Carolyn Fredericks
If you desire a visit, please contact the Minister or Deacon assigned for the week.
*Bold indicates new entries for this week.
Our Sick
Doris Collier Ayesha Dobbins Kaini Bradford
Fredrika Hill Henson Michael Elizabeth Champtal
Cecilla Sanya, mother of Cica Bradley
Martha Lee
Joe Williams’ mother (Gladys Williams) Ed Tucker
Sirlene Green Emma Outen
Herman Thompson
Shelly McCrae
Beverly Moore Gerald Dawson
Malik Burns
Erica LeMon’s grandmother, JoAnne Isabel
Darian Sharp– Son of Crudella Carroll Johnnie Bingham
Tania McAllister Cynthia Hill
Mabel Clarke
Teresa Gusler Rainsford Trivers Jurnee del Rosario
Gwendolyn Wilkins
Rose Pinder
Ruby Wilkins
Hazel Jemmot Dennis Stephens Tim Picot
Phyllis Isaacs Carol Holland Vivian Bowling
Doris Brown
Laurant Jolly Jenna Fletcher Valerie West
Barbara Towson Alyana Whitfield
Kescia Powell
Debbie Harrison Devin Aikens
David Green, Sr.
Eloise Linton Mavis Ellis
Jackie Dobbins Annie Ruth Miller Vanessa Berry
Dea. Lee Harris Dea. Bill Ross Dea. Lee Harris
Trustee Michelle RhodesBrown
Week of 3-8-2015: Rev. Carolyn Fredericks
If you desire a visit, please contact the Minister or Deacon assigned for the week.
*Bold indicates new entries for this week.
Prayer Due to Illness
Cynthia Gail McClain -sister of Diane Martin
Curtis Washington– cousin of Glenda Morton
Monyetta Reid– Daughter of Ian and Stacy Swain
Derrick Hayes– Son of Leatrice Hayes
John Travett’s Mother, RosaLee & Mother-in-Law, Donna
Phyllis Turner– Mother of Terri Fuller
Sister and Brother of Peggy Anthony
Betty Pryor– Aunt of Adrienne Fleming
Marlene Reagin -sister of Joanne Tyson
Laura Boone’s sister, Phyllis Kendrick Wright
Robert Taylor nephew of Joyce Henderson
Revonda Lewis cousin of Sadie Jackson
Pam Otis’ nephew & wife Anthony & Tiffany Brown
Olivia Brodie, Sister of Rev. Carolyn Fredericks
Christine Rodriguez –Sister of Lester & Bridget Meggett
Donna Pollock Shurney– Friend of Eric Byrd
Deborah Backer—Sister of Dawn Murray
Parents of Marhissa Bailey—Cynthia & Joseph Bailey III
Steven Herndon—Brother of Chanda Herndon
James Shannon—Friend of Chanda Herndon
Emily Robbins—Mother of Shoneka Robbins
Son of Frances Lawton—Friend of Dea. Harolyn Harrison
Sarah Harris, Patricia Fowler and Dr. Michael Owens
Natalie Towson
Nknenti Juliana Mana—Friend of Emeline Ngam Ayeah
Ella Cowden—Friend of Mary Adu
Hope Taylor —Friend of Dea. Kathleen Ridley Cheek
Dea. Richard Shepherd’s mother
Phronnie Jones’ Son & Son-in-Law
Penny Pritchett’s Friends/Family
Margaret Walker—Friend of Dea. Alfreda McCoy-Gwynn
Claudette Motely—Mother of Cleveland & Clevetta Chandler
Maurice & Faye Barksdale—Friends of Deacon Bill Ross, Sr.
Celia E. Jackson—Sister of Deacon Bill Ross, Sr.
TyAnne Martin—Sister of Lorna Evans
Denise Howze’s Father
Shanita Smith—Friend of Rev. Janelle Smith
John Wigglesworth—Brother of Wilbur Wigglesworth
Ricky Harrison—Friend of Dea. Lenny Harper
Jandie Turner’s brother Tonya Gorham’s aunt Elaine Hubbard
Linda Hayes’ friends daughter, Steff
Maya Haywood, daughter of Cassandra Haywood
Dea. Bill Ross’ brothers, Eugene Ross and Earl Ross
Mary Jones’ brother, Walter L. Meeks
Rev. Michael Alston’s brother, friend Rev. Corrogan Vaughn, and
friend Churchill Wortheley
Pat Penny’s friend Martha
Rev. John West’s brother Mike in NY
Jacqueline Jones—niece of Phyllis Isaacs & cousin of
Caroline Darden
Yaw Adu’s sister
Blanche Williams—Sister of Ira Snell, Jr.
Marion & David Green’s daughter Monica
Rose Ann Green-Aunt of Barbara Lassiter & Sister of
Barbara Brown
Dea. Ron Colbert’s mother
Taniece Presbury
Cindy Baker’s mother & God-father
Beulah Patterson’s husband, David & God-daughter, Stephanie,
grand-daughter, Jada and daughter Michelle
Clover Peart’s husband, Roy & Mother Nettie Green
Vergie Pope’s husband Roy SJBC Security—Donald Pendergrass
Hilson Family friend—Orville Swafford
Beulah Towson—Mother of Barbara Towson
Dorothy Bingham’s mother, Gladys Barnes
Hazida Hosein’s sister, Aklima Hosein, father, Zal Hosein &
daughter
Dea. Dwayne Parker’s mother
Gloria Stills’ granddaughter Kayla
Shirin Herndon—Mavis Lewis’ girlfriend
Dea. Lenny Harper’s son Randy Jackie Dobbin’s sister Charlotte
Sam Billingsley & Earline Hall-Friends of Rev. Michael Alston
Llewellyn Richardson’s sister
Barbara Love’s father
Patricia Cospeles’ uncle Joe
Debbie Harris’ mother Olivia Woods
Bereavement
Rev. Orlando McGruder lost his brother
Rev. Rose Robinson lost her husband
MESSAGE NOTES
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Sermon Cd’s are available in the Fellowship Hall.
HOW TO REACH OUR STAFF
Senior Pastor
Rev. Dr. Robert A.F. Turner
(410) 992-6977
roturner@stjohnbaptistchurch.org
Office #121
Assistant Pastor
Rev. Dr. Ostein Truitt
(410) 992-6977 Ext. 1007
ostruitt@stjohnbaptistchurch.org
Office #119
Assoc. Pastor for Pastoral Care
Rev. Sadie Woolford
(410) 992-6977
Operations Manager
Sis. Vera Miles
(410) 992-6977 Ext. 1010
vmiles@stjohnbaptistchurch.org
Office #118
Minister of Music
Bro. Eric Byrd
(410) 992-6977 Ext. 1013
ebyrd@stjohnbaptistchurch.org
Office #136
Sr. Admin. Project Coordinator
Sis. ‘Chon Cottman
(410) 992-6977 Ext. 1005
ccottman@stjohnbaptistchurch.org
Receptionist
Sis. Minnette Parham
(410) 992-6977
sjbc_churchadmin@stjohnbaptistchurch.org
Youth Pastor
Rev. Janelle Bruce Smith
(410) 992-6977 Ext. 1014
jsmith@stjohnbaptistchurch.org
Office #111
Building Manager
Rev. John West
(410) 992-6977 Ext. 1015
sjbc_bldmgr@stjohnbaptistchurch.org
Office #112