Sunday, October 18, 2015 Address 9055 Tamar Drive Columbia, MD 21045 (410) 992-6977 Rev. Dr. Robert A. F. Turner, Senior Pastor Church-wide Theme: Reach Up, Reach Out & Reach In Services: 8:00 AM – Traditional Service 9:10 AM – Sunday School 10:15 AM – Blended Service 12:00 Noon – Contemporary Service www.stjohnbaptistchurch.org Acts 1:6-8 Rev. Dr. Ostein B. Truitt, Assistant Pastor Rev. Sadie Woolford, Associate Pastor, Pastoral Care Rev. Janelle Bruce, Youth Pastor
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Sunday, October 18, 2015
Address 9055 Tamar Drive
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 992-6977
Rev. Dr. Robert A. F. Turner, Senior Pastor
Church-wide Theme: Reach Up, Reach Out & Reach In
Services: 8:00 AM – Traditional Service 9:10 AM – Sunday School 10:15 AM – Blended Service 12:00 Noon – Contemporary Service
www.stjohnbaptistchurch.org
Acts 1:6-8
Rev. Dr. Ostein B. Truitt, Assistant Pastor
Rev. Sadie Woolford, Associate Pastor, Pastoral Care
Rev. Janelle Bruce, Youth Pastor
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.
OUR VISION
To be “A Christ -
Centered Church,
Making a Difference
for Jesus Christ in
the Church, Com-
munity, 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)
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 im-
ages may be used in the production, exhibition, distribution, promotion, publicity and advertising of simi-
lar 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.
◊SJBC Question of the week◊
Can you share one time when Jesus moved you from panic to belief In a storm in your life ? #SJBCTalks
(Don’t forget to tweet your responses, like and share with your friends!)
-ORDER OF SERVICE-
Enter to Worship
10-18-15 8:00 a.m.
“From Panic to Belief in a Storm”
Cry Room Available Depart to Serve
*Congregation Stands*………………………….………………….…*Ushers May Seat Worshippers
Call to Worship………………………………..……...…………….…..…...……...Rev. Ostein Truitt
Invocation (*)……………………………………..………………….….....….Bro. Ronald Bruce, III
Hymn of Praise (*)(**)…………………..……….……………………………………...Congregation
Wed., 10/21 7 p.m. Mid-Week Power Hour: Dea. Lenny Harper
Thurs., 10/22 5:30-9 p.m. College/Career Opportunities-Long Reach HS 7-9 p.m. GriefShare Support Group
Fri., 10/23 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Family Transitions Conference-Univ. of Balt. 6:30 p.m. SJBC Jazz Concert Series—Sweet Sounds
Sat., 10/24 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Youth Community Service 10 a.m.-Noon AACR & HCPSS Parent Academy Session at Long Reach H.S. 1-3 p.m. Coffee Talk w/ the Fellas—Relationship Intimacy
Sun., 10/25 During All 3 Services Men’s Day 8 a.m. Guest Preacher-Rev. Kirk Jones After the 8 a.m. Service SPECIAL Congregational Meeting 10:15 a.m. Middle School Church-Classroom 159 10:15 a.m. Guest Preacher-Rev. Michael Walker Noon Guest Preacher-Rev. Bruce H. Clark
Thurs., 10/29 7-9 p.m. GriefShare Support Group
Sat., 10/31 12-2:30 p.m. Family Fallfest at Clark’s Elioak Petting Farm
Mid-Week Power
Hour Service
Wed., Oct. 21st 7 p.m. ~ Chapel
Guest Speaker: Dea. Leonard Harper
If you’d like to deliver an inspirational message one Wed. night, contact:
Rev. Ella Moore at 410-579-1390
Audition Invitation
We have begun noon service Praise Team and Musician auditions for our 2016
team! If praise & worship is exciting to you, if you experience the closeness of God
through music this may be the ministry for you!
This is open to ALL current and potential vocalists & musicians.
SPECIAL Congregational Meeting Sun., Oct. 25th following the 8 a.m. service
The purpose of this meeting is to amend Article V, Section 4 pertaining to a congregational quorum calculation for decision making at meetings.
A statement of the rationale for the proposed change & the language of the proposed amendment can be picked up from the Information Center/Welcome Desk.
Absentee ballot information is available NOW at the Information Center/Welcome Desk.
Concert Series
Fri., Oct. 23rd at 6:30 p.m. SJBC Fellowship Hall (Access is not permitted before the event start time)
Join us as we kick off our Men’s Day Weekend featuring the sweet sounds of smooth jazz & gospel artist, Saxophonist Phil French of The Potter’s House at TD Jakes’ Church in Texas
Tickets: $15 + a small transaction fee (includes unlimited desserts, drinks and the live show) The menu consists of a variety of desserts ONLY (may contain allergens).
There will not be a dinner selection served.
Please be sure and bring your ticket/confirmation number. Everyone requires a ticket, even children in order to enter and receive a food coupon. Each previous concert has been a sellout. Don't wait to buy your ticket or hope for a ticket at the door the night of the event.
Buy your ticket NOW by visiting http://discoversjbcevents.eventbrite.com
Howard County Public School System & the Black Student Achievement Program present: College & Career Opportunity Night
The Historically Black Colleges & Universities Social Experience Thurs., Oct. 22nd from 5:30-9 p.m.
Long Reach H.S., 6101 Old Dobbin Rd., Columbia, MD 21045
Highlights: College, Career and Entrepreneur Representatives School Counselor One-to-One 20-minute Sessions Marching Band & Greek Fraternity & Sorority Step Show Focused Information Sessions
All parents & students in grades 8-12 are encouraged to attend. For additional information and updates, please visit: www.hcpss.org/schools/bsap
Fri., Oct. 23rd
9:30 a.m.—4:30 p.m. University of Baltimore School of Law
This is a free event offered to representatives from the faith. Dr. Robert Emery, Professor from the University of VA, Divorce Mediation Expert, will be the morning keynote speaker followed in the afternoon by keynote speaker Kathleen M. Dumais, Mary-land State Delegate. Several panels of professionals will present issues with structured time at the end for all participants to address the issues and possible solutions.
For more information contact Dea. Kathleen Ridley Cheek at 908-347-0546
The SJBC Women’s Ministry in partnership with
the Spirit of Hope Cancer and Health and Wholeness Ministries
OBSERVE BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH to bring awareness to the importance of early detection and treatment.
As of 2015, there are more than 3.1 million breast cancer survivors in the U.S.
For the remaining October Sundays after all 3 services, please visit our table in the Fellowship Hall for information on breast health & how you can be an active participant in your own health.
SJBC Women—We are looking for female volunteers (ages 18 and up) to assist with the Parking Lot Ministry.
If interested please contact Sis. Shelly Moran: [email protected] or 240-604-2667
SJBC Men—Our Men's Ministry is seeking volunteers to serve as ushers and greeters. No experience necessary; training will be provided.
If interested please contact Dea. Ron Colbert: 202-486-6255 or [email protected]
Ministry Support Group Fall Session Every Thurs. through Nov. 19th
7-9 p.m.
If you have experienced the loss of a loved one and need a safe and supportive Christian environment to begin the journey from mourning to joy, please join us.
For more information please contact Sis. Gloria Stills: 410-440-1243 or [email protected]
Sponsored by the SJBC Men’s Ministry
Sat., Oct. 24th
1-3 p.m. SJBC Fellowship Hall
Communication – The gateway to deeply intimate relationships. As men, and particularly as men of African descent, we struggle with communication in rela-tionship. But, when we figure it out, we sustain marriages, we win championships, we change the world. Join us for this special installment of Coffee Talk as we Get Ready for Men’s Day.
Light lunch and refreshments will be available. For more information, please contact Dea. Henry Johnson:
The SJBC Missions Ministry (MM) desires to support our troops deployed overseas and their families through prayer, communication & care packages. Help us fulfill this mission by: 1. Donating customized list of care package content items. 2. Send a care package to a military family member/friend deployed overseas past
Jan. 2016 - please give their name, unit, & official overseas address. 3. **Come to “Support Our Troops” sign up table in Fellowship Hall on Sunday
after each service.
Our troops need to know that we support and appreciate the sacrifices they make for us, and our country.
For more information, contact: Sis. Audrey Smith at [email protected] ~ 410-730-7588 OR Sis. Eloise Hunt at [email protected] ~ 410-796-1866
SJBC Marriage Ministry Presents:
“Becoming One D8TE NIGHT”
Fri., Nov. 13th 6:30-9:30 p.m.
SJBC Fellowship Hall $10 per person + $1.54 transaction fee
Dinner-Musical Artists: Victor and Nancy Mullins & John and Kathleen Cheek-Comedy: Laugh Your Way to a Better Marriage-Learn the Art of Marriage
Join us for a night of laughter, romance and fellowship! Register now! www.discoversjbcevents.eventbrite.com
Suits for Success Drive
To assist disadvantaged women seeking employment, donate your business dress attire (clean and on hangers) and sample
a dessert to treat yourself!
Sat., Nov. 7th from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. SJBC Fellowship Hall
Sun., Nov. 8th After All 3 Worship Services SJBC Fellowship Hall
Sponsored by the SJBC Theater Cluster with Success in Style, Inc. All donations are tax deductible - Receipts will be issued
For more information, contact: Sis. Evelyn English 443-421-1229 or Sis. JoAnn Burnett 410-262-2986
Attention education majors! The Cleo House Scholarship Fund will open for 2nd semester book costs TODAY, Sun., Oct., 11th. Students must complete the application found in the SJBC infor-mation rack and return them to the Youth Ministry mailbox by Sun., Nov 29th.
For more information, please contact Sis. Sally Murrell, SJBC Scholarship Committee Chair: 410-227-4040 or [email protected]
The Cleo House
Calling all youth and young adults ages 12 and above!!! Join us for our monthly service project where we'll rake leaves for the seniors surrounding our church community. Meet us at SJBC and if you have a rake, please bring it, if not, we'll have extras on hand. The more youth we have, the more seniors we can serve! We'll also have lunch once we're done.
Kescia Powell Debbie Harrison Devin Aikens Dionna Dailey Ed Tucker Debbie Harris Phyllis Isaacs Mabel Lipscomb Martha Lee Lynda Jones-Burns Gerry Gorham Wanda Hutchinson Snail Millner David E. Greene, Jr. Alrecho Reaves Elise Smith Kersley Vauls Rev. Robert Turner
Our Sick Doris Collier Ayesha Dobbins Kaini Bradford Henson Michael Emma Outen Herman Thompson Shelly McCrae Beverly Moore Johnnie Bingham Tania McAllister Cynthia Hill Mabel Clarke Rainsford Trivers Gwendolyn Wilkins Carol Holland Kescia Powell Devin Aikens Ed Tucker Otis Wyche
Ira Snell Jr. Jackie Dobbins Karen Williams Derrick Hannah Mattie Simmons Phronnie Jones Gail Riddic Trudy Thompson Vivian Bowling Lezlie Hatcher Tonja Byrd Charlotte Fleming Elijah Turner, Sr Virgyl Mason Kersley Vauls Ruby Jacobs Martha Lee Dea. Alfreda McCoy-Gwynn
Prayer Due to Illness
Curtis Washington– cousin of Glenda Morton Dea. Adrienne Fleming’s aunt Betty Pryor & friend Yemi Jimason TyAnne Martin—Sister of Lorna Evans Shanita Smith—Friend of Rev. Janelle Bruce John Wigglesworth—Brother of Wilbur Wigglesworth Dea. Bill Ross’ brothers, Eugene Ross and Earl Ross Cindy Baker’s mother & God-father Clover Peart’s Mother Nettie Green Hilson Family friend—Orville Swafford Joe Williams’ mother (Gladys Williams) Erica LeMon’s grandmother, JoAnne Isabel Darian Sharp– Son of Crudella Carroll Cecilla Sanya, mother of Cica Bradley Dea. Dwayne Parker’s mother Lorna Carmichael’s mother Betty Harrell Dea. LeeRoy Bronner’s sister Betty Bridges Herb Massie’s son Chris Debra Washington’s mother Ronza Moore Dea. Alan Murrell’s sister Pam Garnett Tina Sesay’s uncle & his wife Alma Stephens’ daughter-in-law Carolyn Stephens & her sis-ter, Ethel Spencer JoAnn Burnett’s cousin Marquis Young Mary Williams’ brother Russell & niece Katrina Rev. John West’s brother Mike & father John West, Sr. Glenda Morton’s cousin Sheena Brewer Ann Wills—Friend of Dea. Harper Leslie S. Turner’s niece, Catherine Margaret Stephens’ sister Bessie Allen-Holmes Karen Williams’ nephew Eli Roselle
Week of 10-18-2015: Rev. Orlando McGruder
If you desire a visit, please contact the Minister or Deacon assigned for the week. *Bold indicates new entries for this week.
Rev. Ella Moore’s brother-in-law Linwood Davita Alston’s mother Juanita Thomas Melvin Shelton’s wife Alberta Angela Bouie’s sister Quinn Tehran Jones’ daughter Maya Mike Boone’s bro-in-law Cassandra Haywood’s son Anthony Rev. Carolyn Fredericks’ sister Olivia Brodie & granddaugh-ter Cskye Hazida Hosein’s granddaughter Martisse Williams—cousin of Kevin & Dea. Alfreda McCoy Gwynn Ella Cameron’s mom-Ernestine Reid Dea. LeeRoy & Yvonne Bronner’s grandson Mason Dea. Kathleen Ridley Cheek’s sister, Karen Ridley & her cousin, Dolores Hogan Melissa Diggs Pamela Wubishet’s mother Josephine Toliver Vivian Bowling’s aunt Gracie Briggs Dea. Lenny Harper’s friend Ricky Harrison, sister Lydia & nephew George Hickman, III Rev. Michael Alston’s brother Joe & friend Tessa Slocumb Trustee Michelle RhodesBrown’s aunt Sonja Berry Beulah Patterson’s family Phillip Wedge’s mother Jackie Dobbin’s niece & brother-in-law, Fred Farris Vergie Pope’s husband Roy Dea. Tom McClurkin’s son Gary Inita Nesmith’s friend Ronnell Toliver Barbara Miller’s brother
Bereavement Jesse Martin lost his grandmother Lezlie Hatcher lost her great aunt
