Reverend Dr. Jermaine D Covington, Pastor JAN 2019

Angela Brown, Editor

St. John African Methodist Episcopal Church A Church Without Walls

7700 Crosswoods Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43235 Phone: 614.888.0894 ~ Fax: 614.888.8145

Email: stjohnamechurch@rrohio.com / Website: www.stjohnameccol.org

All information to be published in monthly newsletter or Sunday bulletin must be turned in to

the Church Office no later than Wednesday 1:00 pm for the upcoming Sunday.

January 6th

through

January 27th

Monday, January 20th

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Letter from Pastor Covington

My fellow co-laborers in ministry and service, Merry Christmas!

Allow me as your servant leader to express my heartfelt thanks and ap-preciation for all of your work in the field of ministry. Because of your financial contributions in tithes, offerings, and sacrificial giving, and for your unfailing support of the church at large, we’ve been responsible and attentive with our stewardship. All of your work and efforts have not gone unnoticed and it is because of you we have had a prosperous year. I furthermore would like to thank this congregation for its constant support towards me in my roll as 3rd District Treasurer. Bishop McKinley Young saw fit to appoint me to this position, and I am thankful for our new Epis-copal leader Bishop Frank Madison Reid III, for respecting Bishop Young’s thoughtfulness and Episcopal opinion of my leadership abilities.

This conference year we were blessed to witness over 60 persons con-fessing Jesus Christ as their personal Lord and savior through the St. John Ministries. Although the year is not over I am expecting God to continue performing miracles in front of us. Amen.

In the form of an update, we’ve been busy this year as we addressed sev-eral areas of concern within St. John. We’ve addressed the water intru-sion in the basement which has now been rectified, and we were finan-cially able to fix some HAVAC issues and in the Fellowship Hall new chairs were purchased that totaled $20,842.00. None of this would have been possible had it not been for the dedicated work of our trustees. Be-nevolently this year we have given a total of $18,947.51, to which a por-tion of that money was donated to Wilberforce University. It is still an essential need that we continue our efforts in meeting the needs of those who need us the most.

In closing, I wish to remind you that God has done and is continuing to do great things here at St. John AME Church. Not only is God doing great things in our ministry but also in the lives of our membership. Peo-ple are constantly being healed, delivered, and blessed in more ways than one. It is because of God’s faithfulness and steadfast love toward us that I want to encourage you to join me as we seek God with this year’s vision for the church: “What am I here for? I need a Vision.” Proverbs 29:18 says “Where there is no vision, the people perish…” , let us continue to be strong in Jesus’ name, and let us collectively and individually pray and seek God for signs, miracles, wonders, and 2020 VISION!

Dr. Jermaine D. Covington, Servant Leader

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William Jamari Strickland 1 Maria Simmons 19

Coutanya Coombs 2 Reva Mitchell 19

Jamole I. Callahan 2 Tina Davidson 19

Marshana Price 2 Mayla Dickson 20

LaPina Tatum 3 Chyna Morris 21

Kendra Strother 4 Joshua Moyler 22

Charles Bursey 5 Malaika Wilson 22

Lena Beasley 5 Nicole Coleman 22

Amari Crook 6 Ashley George 23

Sandra L. Russell 7 Hope Laney 23

Ayana Logan 8 Keith Seward 23

Joshua Houston 8 Rev. Brandon Davis 23

Mary Owens 8 Drew Oocumma 24

Paul Price, Jr. 8 Pamela Lowery 24

Melanie Ayers 8 Allyse Thomas 25

Richard Macer 9 Patricia Cali 27

Emerald Fuqua 10 Kaitlynn Hughes 29

Robert Duncan 10 Aaron Thomas 30

Cadence Green 12 Amanda Patterson 30

Devin Davis 12 Cynthia Ijomah 30

Dustin Lawler 14 Mohamed Kandeh 30

Nichole Oocumma 14 Blaize Fields 31

Katherine Jordan 18 Chris Brodkin 31

Kim Clark 18 Maddison Alexandra Cardwell 31

Janie Bailey 19 Latricia Robinson 31

Maria Simmons 19

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January 6th through January 27th

Let us start 2020 with vision and with discipline.

Let’s begin this year fasting.

During this period St. John AMEC will be fasting and

praying. Information on the Daniel Fast and a food list

are included in the next pages.

If you’re unable to embrace the Daniel Fast

please set your fast for several hours a day

from certain foods, beverages, and conversations.

Join us and become renewed in

spirit, body and soul.

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WHAT IS THE DANIEL FAST?

The concept of a Daniel fast comes from Daniel 1:8-14, “But

Daniel resolved not to defile himself with the royal food and

wine, and he asked the chief official for permission not to de-

file himself this way. Now God had caused the official to

show favor and sympathy to Daniel, but the official told Dan-

iel, ‘I am afraid of my lord the king, who has assigned your

food and drink. Why should he see you looking worse than

the other young men your age? The king would then have

my head because of you.’

Daniel then said to the guard, whom the chief official had

appointed over Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael and Azariah,

‘Please test your servants for ten days: Give us nothing but

vegetables to eat and water to drink. Then compare our ap-

pearance with that of the young men who eat the royal

food, and treat your servants in accordance with what you

see.’ So he agreed to this and tested them for ten days.”

The background of the Daniel fast is that Daniel and his three

friends had been deported to Babylon when Nebuchadnez-

zar and the Babylonians conquered Judah (2 Kings 24:13-

14). Daniel and his three friends were put into the Babylonian

court servant “training program.” Part of the program was

learning Babylonian customs, beliefs, laws, and practices.

The eating habits of the Babylonians were not in complete

agreement with the Mosaic Law. As a result, Daniel asked if

he and his three friends could be excused from eating the

meat (which was likely sacrificed to Babylonian false gods

and idols).

So, a Daniel fast is eating only fruits and vegetables for a cer-

tain amount of time and abstaining from meat products.

Some people use a Daniel fast as a dieting method. Some

people use a Daniel fast instead of fasting from food entirely.

http://www.gotquestions.org/Daniel-fast.html

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Men’s Bible Study will resume on

Wednesday, January 8th with this new study series

where men will explore

the responsibility to each

other as

Christian Brothers.

Women’s Bible Study will resume in January.

Stay tuned for more

information to come.

Are you an aspiring author?

Have you been bless to author a book?

If yes, please consider participat-

ing in St John's first Literary Artist

Exhibit! You can display, discuss

and sell your books! If interested,

please contact the Church Ad-

ministrator, Charlowe Tyree

(stjohn770ca@gmail.com)! The

event will be taking place on

Sunday, March 1st immediately

after church! You must register to participate in this event!

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Blessings all! This is the day the Lord has

made, we will rejoice and be glad in it.

Happy New Year to everyone and

may God bless you with the best

year...2020 and the best decade ever!

This is your year to be the best YOU

possible!

Remember, tomorrow is not promised

us so whatever your goals, achieve them now then think of

some more, and achieve them! You have to do the work but it

is well worth it...guaranteed! Just keep saying, if it's to be, it's up

to me. Let that be your mantra for 2020 :)

To shake it up a bit for 2020, try a different form of exercise like

a treadmill class, try a different form of cooking your food like

an air fryer ( I got one for Christmas and I love it!) or an Instant

Pot, take a cooking class and whip up some a culinary master-

piece or just experiment with oh so many recipes on line or on

your cooking App.....the possibilities are endless :)

Oh, don't forget in 2020, you still want to get or strive to get

your 10,000 steps a day. Let's work on that starting now, in Jan-

uary. Ok? Don't talk about what you are going to do in 2020,

just do it! Actions do speak louder than words, really!

As has been noted before, January is Cervical Health Aware-

ness Month as designated by The United States Congress.

Nearly 13,000 women in the United States are diagnosed with

cervical cancer each year, but the disease is preventable with

vaccination and appropriate screening (Pap and HPV tests).

Cervical cancer was once a leading cause of death among

American women but that has

changed since screening tests be-

came widely available. Be smart

and get your necessary tests to

stay healthy.

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Shrimp Tacos with Cilantro-Lime Slaw

Ingredients • 1 1/2 pounds medium peeled, deveined raw

shrimp

• 1 teaspoon ground cumin

• 1 teaspoon ground coriander

• 1/2 teaspoon ancho chile powder

• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

• 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided

• 2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided

• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, divided

• 2 cups shredded cabbage

• 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion (from 1 small onion)

• 1/4 cup packed fresh cilantro leaves

• 1/4 teaspoon granulated sugar

• 1 tablespoon lime zest, plus 3 Tbsp. fresh juice, divided (from 2 limes)

• 1 medium size avocado, mashed

• 1/2 cup mayonnaise

• 1/4 cup sour cream

• Corn or flour tortillas

• Sliced jalapeño, sliced radish, and hot sauce

Instructions 1. Preheat broiler with oven rack 6 inches from heat source. Toss together shrimp, cumin, coriander,

ancho powder, garlic powder, 1 tablespoon of the olive oil, 1 teaspoon of the salt, and 1/4 teaspoon

of the pepper in a medium bowl. Let stand 10 minutes.

2. Meanwhile, combine cabbage, red onion, cilantro, sugar, lime zest, 2 tablespoons of the lime juice, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt, and remaining 1 tablespoon oil and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in medium bowl,

and toss to coat.

3. Process avocado, mayonnaise, sour cream, and remaining 1 tablespoon lime juice and 1/2 teaspoon

salt in bowl of a food processor until smooth.

4. Spread shrimp in a single layer on a baking sheet. Broil in preheated oven until shrimp is cooked

through, 3 to 5 minutes. Serve shrimp with slaw, avocado crema, and tortillas. Top with jalapeño, radish, and hot sauce, if desired.

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Chicken Cutlets with Spring Vegetable Salad and Herb Vinaigrette

Ingredients HERB VINAIGRETTE • 1/4 cup canola oil ~ 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from 1 lemon) • 1 tablespoon each chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, tarragon, and chives • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard ~ 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper • 1 medium shallot, coarsely chopped

SALAD • 4 (6-oz.) chicken breast cutlets ~ 1/2 teaspoon black pepper ~ 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided • 1 large egg, lightly beaten ~ 1 cup (about 4 1/4 oz.) all-purpose flour ~ 3 tablespoons olive oil • 2 cups panko (Japanese-style breadcrumbs) ~ 12 ounces baby new potatoes, boiled and chilled • 1 (8-oz.) pkg. steam-in-bag French green beans ~ 6 ounces baby romaine leaves, washed and torn • 4 ounces sugar snap peas, sliced diagonally ~ 2 ounces baby arugula • 1 small Persian cucumber, sliced thinly (about 4 oz.) • 1 watermelon radish, thinly sliced and plunged into ice water to chill (about 4 oz.) • Lemon wedges, if desired

Instructions 1. Prepare the Herb Vinaigrette: Process all herb vinaigrette ingredients in a mini food processor until

almost completely smooth, leaving a few small pieces of herb and shallot visible. Set aside.

2. Prepare the Salad: Pat chicken cutlets dry with paper towels; sprinkle with pepper and 1/2 teaspoon

of the salt. Whisk together egg and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt in a wide shallow dish. Add flour to a second wide shallow dish, and panko to a third. Bread chicken cutlets by first dredging in flour, then

dipping in egg mixture, then finally in panko, pressing to adhere panko to chicken surface. Place breaded cutlets on a plate. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add breaded cutlets to hot oil,

and cook until golden brown and chicken is cooked through, about 2 minutes per side. Remove from skillet, and cover to keep warm.

3. Slice the boiled and chilled potatoes into 1/4-inch slices, and toss with 2 tablespoons of the vinai-grette. Prepare the green beans according to package directions. Set aside.

4. Toss together romaine, sugar snap peas, arugula, cucumber, radish, and 1/2 cup of the herb vinai-

grette in a large bowl. Divide dressed salad among 4 plates; add a chicken cutlet, and equal portions

potatoes and green beans. Drizzle each plate with 1 1/2 tablespoons vinaigrette, and serve with a lem-on wedge, if desired.

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REMINDER: All SPACE/EVENT

Requests must be reserved through ShelbyNext

system; this can only be done online.

Creating a bulletin/newsletter an-

nouncement in Google Forms will not

reserve you a space at St John on the day of your event. If a

conflict arises, the individual who reserved space in Shel-

byNext will get priority!

If you have forgotten your UserId and/or password, please

access the church website “stjohnamecccol.org” and go to

the Resources page to complete the form at the bottom of

the

page! In addition, all events being held at St John must be

approved by Pastor and our Church

Administrator, Charlowe Tyree!

** Are you registered to VOTE

in 2020? ** A table will be set up after worship ser-

vice each Sunday to provide you a

means to register to vote and/or

change your registration if your name

and/or address has changed. If you are

17, but will be 18 by November 3, 2020, you can vote in both

the Primary and General Election.

Ohio Primary election key dates:

Voter Registration Deadline - February 17, 2020 In-person Absentee Voting Feb 17th through March 16th Ohio Primary Election Date - March 17, 2020

Please see Sister Charlowe Tyree or Brother Larry Steward for

more information!

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Cell Group Meeting

1 Peter 4:10 "As each has received a gift, use it to serve one

another, as good stewards of God's varied grace."

Join us in the Church Library after service on Sunday, January 19th,

as we learn biblical principals of Christian stewardship.

Contact Sis. Fanita Cheek at 614-284-6304

with any questions.

On behalf of the Young at Heart Ministry, we wish our beloved Pastor Rev. Dr. Jermaine Covington his wife Lu-

cinda, and all members and friends of St. John AME Church a prosperous 2020 filled with

God's richest blessings!

The Young at Heart Ministry will take a short break be-tween January and February and will resume it's meetings

on Saturday March 14th, Noon at the Church.

Please come prepared to finalize our 2020 Plans!

Stay Blessed!!

Clarice Bami Davies

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*** 2019 ANNUAL GIVING STATEMENTS ***

The Annual Giving Statements will be emailed to

you by January 12th if you have a current valid

email address in ShelbyNext on your profile. If you

are not sure, access ShelbyNext via the church

website (stjohnameccol.org), or contact the

Church Secretary or Church Administrator. You

can also view and print off your own copy of the

statement within ShelbyNext:

1. Log in to ShelbyNext, and go to your profile (click on your initials or picture in upper right corner of screen)

2. Click on Giving tab, then click Statement and

choose the time period you need

3. Click Download and open in a pdf format.

Printed copies will be available after service on

Sundays, January 19th and 26th for those that do not

have a valid email address. If you give as a family,

but your family has not been set-up in ShelbyNext,

please see the Church Secretary or Church Admin-

istrator as your family giving may be split among

family members and may need to be merged. Any

questions, please contact the Church Administra-

tor, Sister Charlowe Tyree.

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ShelbyNext Membership Tips Accessing Your Personal Information in ShelbyNext (SN)

Your personal information is stored in the ShelbyNext (SN) Membership database that is accessible via the SN Membership application. You can get to the SN Membership app:

Directly via your internet browser at:

https://stjohnamecoloh.shelbynextchms.com/user/login

Or use your mobile app: download SN Membership from your APP store or via the

church’s website, stjohnameccol.org, (go to the Resources tab and select Members Only

Portal; scroll through page and you’ll see where you can log in)

ARE YOU RECEIVING CHURCH WIDE EMAILS AND TEXT MESSAGES?

Log into SN Membership, and enter your name in the Membership Search page

On your Profile page, click Edit

Here you can add or update your email address, cell number, password, etc..

Click Save

All changes will go into a proposed state until the church administrator approves the change, (typically within 24 hours).

WOULD YOU LIKE TO CHANGE YOUR PASSWORD?

Log into SN Membership, and enter your name in the Membership Search page

On your Profile page, click Edit then Account

Here you can update your password

Click Save

The change should take place immediately!

WOULD YOU LIKE TO KNOW HOW MUCH YOU HAVE GIVEN THUS FAR THIS YEAR?

Log into SN Membership, and enter your name in the Membership Search page

On your Profile page, click Giving

At the bottom will show totals for each category as well as an overall total to date Envelope giving may take up to 3 business days to appear on your record! Using the drop-down menus under Date Filers and Tax Deductible you can filter the

information you need.

WOULD YOU LIKE TO VIEW THE LATEST CALENDAR?

Log into SN Membership

Click on the calendar icon located in the upper right corner of the page near your initials

Click on any calendar entry to see more details

Calendar entries pending approval for use of the Kitchen, Bus and/or access to the Sound Room/Equipment will NOT appear on the calendar until ALL approvals have been received!

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Monthly Financial Report - December

Giving Tithes & Offering to St John AME Church Online

Please see the previous page for giving options. See Sister Charlowe Tyree with any giving questions and/or

for additional information.

Total $ 52,550.85 Tithes/Offerings $ 39,626.38

Rent $ 8,200.00

Building Fund $ 1,530.00

Special Events $ 1,128.47

Benevolence $ 525.00

Pastor Anniversary/Birthday $ 345.00

Women's Missionary Society (WMS) $ 345.00

Minister-Staff $ 225.00

Special Offerings $ 175.00

Poinsettias/Lilies $ 170.00

Christmas Baskets $ 105.00

YPD/Missionary $ 55.00

Food Pantry $ 50.00

Lay Dues $ 44.00

Haiti Crisis $ 27.00

Join us each Sunday for your worship experience!

Church School @ 9:00 am ~ Devotional Service @ 9:45 am

Praise & Worship Service @ 10:00 am

Church Office Hours:

Tuesday – Friday, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Email: stjohnamechurch@rrohio.com

Website: www.stjohnameccol.org

Church Office Phone: (614) 888-0894

Fax: (614) 888-8145

Pastor: After Hours (Call or text): (937) 532-4021

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ST. JOHN AME CHURCH EVENTS & MEETINGS

Each Sunday 9;00 am Church School for Adults and Youth

Each Monday 6:15 pm Line Dancing / 6:30 pm Zumba Exercise Each Tuesday 7:00 pm Pastor’s Bible Study Each Wednesday 6:30 pm Men’s Bible Study / Women’s Bible Study

Sundays 19th & 26th

9:00 am New Member’s Class (Cry Room) Please direct any questions to Sister Cindi Montgomery

1st Tuesday Trustee Meeting 2nd Tuesday Steward Board Mtg 3rd Tuesday Finance Mtg

5 Sun 9:00 am Church School / 10:00 am Worship Service/HOLY COMMUNION

IAWS YPD’rs & Parents Meeting

January 6-27 Daniel Fast (Pg. 4-7)

11 Sat 9:00 am Lay Organization Meeting

12 Sun 9:00 am Church School / 10:00 am Worship Service

IAWS Annual Giving Statements Available (Pg. 16)

18 Sat 10:30 am WMS Meeting

19 Sun 9:00 am Church School/New Member Class / 10:00 am Worship Service

IAWS Stewardship Cell Group Meeting (Pg. 15)

20 Mon Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday

25 Sat 10:00 am Rev. Cheryl Taylor Book Signing

26 Sun 9:00 am Church School/New Member Class / 10:00 am Worship Service

IAWS Annual Giving Statements Available (Pg. 16)

31 Fri 6:30 pm Women’s Day Pajama Jam

From Pastor & Mrs. Jermaine Covington Wishing you 12 months of success, 52 weeks of laughter,

365 days of fun, 8760 hours of joy, 525600 minutes of blessings and 31,536,000 seconds of anointed living.

God bless you all!