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KINGDOM BUILDING SERVANT LEADERS
(1 Corinthians 12:1-31 & Ephesians 4:11-12)
Pastor Kevin B. Hall
Min. Cynthia Harris
510-233-1779 Administrative Ministry
Dea. Frederick Brown
510-223-3075 Anointed Disciplers Ministry
Bro. Ryan Thompson
510-799-0705 Audio & Visual Ministry
Bro. Willie Bryant
510-223-2746 Benevolent Ministry
Sis. Judy Matthews
510-502-1449 Bereavement Ministry
Sis. Alandria Webster
510-233-1779 Children Choir
Sis. Tammy Webster
925-864-1640 Children Ministry
Min. Peggy Morris
415-794-6006 Christian Education Ministry
Sis. Eddie Mure
510-236-1707 Culinary Ministry
Sis. Barbara Hopkins
510-215-9439 Deaconess Ministry
Sis. Michelle Mabry
510-593-3422 D.I.V.A.S. Ministry
Bro. Herman Matthews 510-932-2664 Follow Through Ministry
Min. Otis Harris
510-233-1779 Golden Agers Ministry
Sis. Barbara Brown
510-206-6822 Hospitality Ministry
Sis. Esther Sterling
510-478-7375 Joyful Recovery Ministry
Dea. Keith Mitchell
510-230-9869 Men of Power Ministry
Mother Dorothy Patterson 510-222-9261
Mothers Ministry
Min. Eric Frazier
510-779-8519 NuPraze Generation Choir
Mother Marjorie Danforth 510-776-8719 Nursery Ministry
Dea. Lawrence Moses
510-236-6655 Parking & Grounds Ministry
Min. Marlon Brown
510-223-3075 Prison Ministry
Dea. Bobby Johnson
707-557-3312 R. L. Johnson Male Chorus
Dea. John Baker
510-233-5838 Security Ministry
Dea. Arthur L. Johnson 510-262-9551 Stewardship Ministry
Dea. Steven Porter
510-375-4081 Sunday School Ministry
Min. Carl Connor
510-406-0905 S.W.A.T. Ministry
Min. Jerald Ford
510-385-5821 Teen Ministry
Bro. Earl Williams
510-234-0060 Transportation Ministry
Dea. Nick Waller
510-691-7771 Usher Ministry
Sis. Cynthia Moses
510-236-6655 Voices of St. John Choir
Sis. Stella McCrane
510-706-8962 Wedding Ministry
Sis. Jean Thomas
510-234-4779 Women Missionary Ministry
“MINISTRY IS VISION IN ACTION”
ST. JOHN
MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH
PASTOR KEVIN B. HALL
B.A., B.Th., M.R.E., M.Div., D. Min.
South Campus
662 South 52nd Street • Richmond, California 94804
North Campus
29-8th Street • Richmond, California 94801
Administration Building
3707 Bissell Avenue • Richmond, California 94805
510-233-1779
Mission Statement:
St. John exists, as "A Kingdom Building Church In Two
Communities," to EVANGELIZE the Sinner and to EQUIP the Saints,
who are EDIFYING and ENJOYING one another, in order to EXALT
the Savior (Matthew 28:18-20).
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SICK & SHUT IN PARISHIONERS
#309 - “HIGHER GROUND”
"And the prayer of faith shall save the sick and the Lord shall
raise him up…The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man
availeth much” (James 5:15-16).
1. I’m pressing on the upward way, new heights I’m gaining ev’ry day; Still
praying as I onward bound, “Lord, plant my feet on higher ground.”
Mother Mildred Blair
Berkeley Pines Care Ctr, Berk
510-649-6670
Sis. Deborah Dunn
301 Fairground Dr., #D10, Val
707-803-8242
Sis. Brenda Evans
1131 So. 57th St., Rich 94804
510-233-5507
Sis. Dessie Fortson
6117 Arlington Blvd., Rich 94805
510-237-1832
Sis. Bobbie Henderson
176 Grissom Ct., Herc 94547
510-799-5811
STEWARDSHIP LITANY
Sis. Lovie Jenkins
16 Tasco Ct., SP 94806
510-237-9496
Leader: Honour the LORD with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of
Sis. Cristina Jones
P.O. Box 12991 Berkeley 94712
510-233-6300
Sis. Julia Kirtman
El Cerrito Royale, ELC 94530
510-689-4966
Min. Yvonne Pratt
5238 Heavenly Ridge Ln, ELS
510-222-9739
Mother Inez Rucker
1810 Cutting Blvd., Rich 94804
510-236-1697
Mother Ilean Simmons
195 Nova Albron Wy. #1 SRF
415-479-4614
Bro. Thomas Simmons
195 Nova Albron Wy. #1 SRF
415-479-4614
Bro. Joseph Smith
3024 Wiswall Dr., Rich 94806
510-223-2488
Sis. Eula Thomas
1014 View Dr., Rich 94803
510-223-3790
Mother Verlina Wiley
832 Balra Dr., ELC 94530
510-524-4714
Sis. Elease Williams
1740 Sutter Ave., SP 94806
510-282-8482
2. My heart has no desire to stay where doubts arise and fears dismay; tho’
some may dwell where those abound, my pray’r, my aim is higher
ground.
4. I want to scale the utmost height and catch a gleam of glory bright; but
still I’ll pray till heav’n I’ve found, “Lord, lead me on to higher ground.”
Chorus: Lord, lift me up and let me stand, by faith, on heaven’s table land,
a higher plane than I have found; Lord, plant my feet on higher ground.
all thine increase: So shall thy barns be filled with plenty, and t h y
presses shall burst out with new wine (Proverbs 3:9-10).
Laity:
Will a man rob God? Yet ye have robbed me. But ye say,
wherein have we robbed thee? In tithes and offerings. Ye are
cursed with a curse: for ye have robbed me, even this whole nation (Malachi 3:8-9).
Leader: Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat
in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the Lord of
hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you
out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough for you to receive it (Malachi 3:10).
Laity:
Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye pay
tithes of mint and anise and cummin, and have omitted the
weightier matters of the law, judgment, mercy, and faith: these
ought ye have done, and not to leave the other undone (Matthew
23:23).
Leader: Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed
down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into
your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it
shall be measured to you again (Luke 6:38).
All:
But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap bountifully.
Every man according as he purposed in his heart, so let him give;
not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver (2
Corinthians 9:6-7).
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
WEEK OF APRIL 26, 2015
UPCOMING EVENTS
MEETINGS & ACTIVITIES
SUN:
Worship Celebration (South Campus)
Sunday School (North Campus)
Worship Celebration (North Campus.)
Sunday School (South Campus)
Worship Celebration (South Campus)
Kingdom Building Radio Ministry (1190 AM)
MON:
School of Theology (North Campus)
6:30 p.m.
Young Ladies of Integrity (Rm. 1D)
6:30 p.m.
General Mission Assembly (Fellowship Hall) 7:00 p.m.
TUES: Trustee Meeting (Conference Room)
Usher Ministry - All Ushers (Sanctuary)
Praise Dance Rehearsal (Fellowship Hall)
Deacon Ministry (Rm. 1A)
WED:
7:30 a.m.
8:30 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
9:50 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
3:00 p.m.
Corporate Prayer & Fasting
Golden Agers Ministry (Rm. 1A)
Prayer Meeting (Rm. 1C)
Bible Study (Rm. 1A)
Mid-Week-In-The-Word
Prayer Meeting: Fellowship Hall
Message: Min. Rodney Blackwell
“DISCIPLESHIP 202”
THUR: Worship & Praise Rehearsal (Sanctuary)
Men of Power Ministry (Rm. 1A)
Workers Meeting (Rm. 1C)
VOSJ Choir Rehearsal (Sanctuary)
6:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
10:30 a.m.
12:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
6:50 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
FRI:
Enjoy Your Family!
SAT:
Prayer Meeting (North Campus)
9:00 a.m.
School of Theology (North Campus)
9:00 a.m.
Bible Study (North Campus)
10:00 a.m.
Joyful Recovery Ministry (North Campus) 11:00 a.m.
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May 16-17:
Saturday:
Sunday:
Women’s Edification Weekend
9:00 a.m. Women’s Conference (Fellowship Hall)
3:30 p.m. Annual Women’s Day Celebration
CURRENT EVENTS
SUNDAY BULLETINS: Effective immediately, all announcements,
weekly meetings and activity schedules must be submitted to the
Administrative Staff each Wednesday afternoon by 5:30 p.m.
ATTENTION ST. JOHN: Are you looking for a Ministry to become
a part of? Do you have a love and passion for our young people?
If so, join us on Tuesday, April 28th for our Teen Ministry Leadership Meeting at 6:30 p.m. In 2015, we plan to take back our young
people for The Cause of Christ, One Life At A Time! Please plan
to join us.
Min. Jerald Ford, Teen Ministry Servant Leader
DISCIPLESHIP 202: Discipleship 201 was a great success! Those
in attendance took their understanding of “Christian Discipleship” to
the next level. Mark your calendar now to attend the last session
of Discipleship 202 on Wednesday, April 29th. Pastor Hall will
teach during the Mid-Week In The Word beginning at 7:00 p.m. in
the South Campus Fellowship Hall.
ATTENTION YOUNG PEOPLE: Many St. John Ministries have
lead the way in completing successful 3M Projects, it is now our
turn! Please be present for a very important Teen Ministry Meeting
on Thursday, May 7th at 6:30 p.m. We will discuss our 3M Project
entitled, “Matthew 25 Alive!” We are calling all Teens from the
North and South Campuses to share in the production of this project because without you, it cannot be done!
Min. Jerald Ford, Teen Ministry Servant Leader
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT & THANK YOU
Pastor Kevin B. Hall would like to thank all who blessed him with
your heartfelt gifts on his birthday last Sunday.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS: The Bay Area Fellowship of
Male Choruses are accepting applications from graduating seniors. The deadline to submit all applications is Tuesday, July 7,
2015. For more detailed information or to obtain an application,
please see any member of the Male Chorus
SERMON
Sermonizer:
Sermonic Title:
Sermonic Text:
The Key Idea:
Dr. Kevin B. Hall
“Let’s Go Forward!”
Exodus 14:15
Going Forward Is Essential In Order For Your
Life To Go To The Next Level.
WWW.SJMBC.ORG IS LIVE! Thanks to Kevin Hall Multimedia,
our new and improved St. John Website has been launched and
is now available for your viewing pleasure. Log on today and
prepare to Be Inspired, Be Informed and Be Blessed by all of the
information and specific highlights about our church displayed in
a professionally interactive and high-tech environment. Don’t
miss us on Facebook and YouTube! Your feedback is important,
so let us hear from you at khall@sjmbc.org.
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ATTENTION ALL ST. JOHN MEMBERS: Some really good
things are happening within the various ministries at St.
John. Strong spiritual bonds and camaraderie between Christian
brothers and sisters are developed in ministries. Disciples are
strengthened through the work performed in service unto God
and His people in ministries. If you’re not involved in ministry,
you too can accomplish this and more by uniting with one of the
3M Ministries listed on the back of your bulletin. Why
3M? Because we are “Mission-Minded-Ministries” seeking
“Mission-Minded-Members!” Please pray and ask God to guide
and direct you to the ministry most appropriate for your gift and
talent.
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MID-WEEK BIBLE STUDY: The class sessions are listed below:
Nursery (Rm. 1E) Sis. Marjorie L. Danforth, Instructor
Primary (Rm. 2F) Sis. Lisa Everett, Instructor
Juniors (Rm. 2G) Sis. Wanda Jones, Instructor
“Word-Up Wednesday” – (Rm. 1C)
Bible Study for ages 13-18 - Min. Jerald Ford, Instructor
Discipleship 202 (South Campus Fellowship Hall)
Pastor Kevin B. Hall, Instructor
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To Go Forward, You Must Have The Mind To Do It
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II. To Go Forward, You Must Have The Motivation To Do It
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III. To Go Forward, You Must Have The Mobility To Do It
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OUR DAILY BREAD
(A 1-YEAR JOURNEY THROUGH THE BIBLE)
DATE
Sunday, April 26th
Monday, April 27th
Tuesday, April 28th
Wednesday, April 29th
Thursday, April 30th
Friday, May 1st
SCRIPTURE
Old Testament
New Testament
Leviticus 17-18
Matthew 27:27-50
Leviticus 19-20
Matthew 27:51-66
Leviticus 21-22
Matthew 28
Leviticus 23-24
Mark 1:1-22
Leviticus 25
Mark 1:23-45
Leviticus 26-27
Mark 2
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