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Sunday, December 7, 2014
Address 9055 Tamar Drive
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 992-6977
Rev. Dr. Robert A. F. Turner, Senior Pastor
Church-wide Theme: Reaching People, Changing Lives
Services: 8:00 AM – Traditional Service 9:10 AM – Sunday School 10:15 AM – Blended Service 12:00 Noon – Contemporary Service
www.stjohnbaptistchurch.org
Matthew 28:19-20; Jude 1:20-21
Rev. Dr. Ostein B. Truitt, Assistant Pastor
Rev. Sadie Woolford, Associate Pastor, Pastoral Care
Rev. Janelle Bruce Smith, 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.
Haven’t you heard?! Be sure to check out all of the wonderful upgrades by visiting: www.stjohnbaptistchurch.org
“Let’s discover something new together.”
-ORDER OF SERVICE-
12-7-14
8:00 a.m.
Enter to Worship Cry Room Available Depart to Serve
“A Generous Gift for the Lord”
*Congregation Stands………………………………….……………...**Ushers May Seat Worshippers
Call to Worship……………………………………………….….....…………......…Rev. Todd Givens
Invocation (*)……………………………..…………………..…..………..…………….....Rev. Givens
Hymn of Praise (*)(**)……………………………………….…………………………...Congregation
#54 “Angels We Have Heard on High”
Responsive Reading (*)………………………….…….……….…….…………Trustee James LeMon
#581 “The Lord’s Supper”
Pastoral Announcements (**)……………………………………………..…...……Rev. Ostein Truitt
The Welcome (**)……………………………………………….…….…….……..…..…Bro. Ted King
Offertory/ Choir Selection……………………………………………………….………..Gospel Choir
Prayer/Offering/Doxology*
RHF(**)/Communion(**)
Sermonic Selection (**)…………………………………………………………………...Gospel Choir
Scripture (*)/Sermon…………………………………………….………………...Rev. Robert Turner
John 12:1-8 “A Generous Gift for the Lord”
Invitational Hymn (*)……………………………………………...…………..Choir & Congregation
“I Will Trust In The Lord”
Altar Prayer (*)……………………………………………………………….…………….Rev. Turner
Closing Hymn (*)……………………………………………………………….Choir & Congregation
“Jesus What a Wonderful Child”
Benediction (*)……………………………………………………………………………...Rev. Turner
-FLOW OF SERVICE-
Cry Room Available Depart to Serve Enter to Worship
10:15 a.m.
12-7-14
“A Generous Gift for the Lord”
*People Stand……………………………...…………...**Ushers May Seat Worshipers
Call to Worship………………………………………………………...……....…Rev. Michael Alston
Opening Prayer (*)……………………………...…..………………...…..……..…….…...Rev. Alston
Song of Praise (**)……………………………………………………...………………...Gospel Choir
Community News (**)………………………………………………………………Rev. Ostein Truitt
Welcome Guests (**)…………………………………………………………....….Sis. Shelby Pollard
(Children are dismissed for Children’s Church in the Chapel)
Prayer/Receive Financial Gifts/Song…………………………………………...……….Gospel Choir
Acknowledgement of New Members(**)/Celebrate the Lord’s Supper(**)
Song of Preparation (**)………………………………………………………...……….Gospel Choir
Read God’s Word (*)/Sermon……………………………………………....……Rev. Robert Turner
John 12:1-8 “A Generous Gift for the Lord”
Special Invitation & Song (*)…………………………………………..……..Choir & Congregation
“I Will Trust In The Lord”
Community Prayer (*)…………………………………………………...………………..Rev. Turner
Closing Song (*)…………………………………………………………...…...Choir & Congregation
“Jesus What a Wonderful Child”
Closing Prayer(*)…………………………………………………………..……………..Rev. Turner
-FLOW OF SERVICE-
Enter to Worship Cry Room Available Depart to Serve
“A Generous Gift for the Lord”
12:00 p.m.
12-7-14
*People Stand…………………………………………….….…...…..**Ushers May Seat Worshippers
Opening Words/Prayer (*)…………………………..…………..…...….…......Rev. Regina Mitchell
Worship & Praise (**)……………...…………..………………………………………...Praise Team
Welcome Guests (**)……………………..…………………..………….….……........Rev. John West
Worship & Praise (**)……...…………………..…………………….…………………...Praise Team
Community News (**.……………………………………………..…….…………Rev. Ostein Truitt
Children’s Message (**)…………………………….…………………….……..….Sis. Shelly Moran
Prayer/Receive Financial Gifts/Song……………….……………………….……………Praise Team
Acknowledgement of New Members(**)/Experience God Thru the Lord’s Supper(**)
Special Song (**)……………..…………..………….…………………………………….Praise Team
Read God’s Word (*)/Message………….…...……………………………….…..Rev. Robert Turner
John 12:1-8 “A Generous Gift for the Lord”
Special Invitation & Song (*)…………………..…………………………………………….Everyone
“I Love You Lord Today”
Community Prayer (*)………..…….………….………………………………………….Rev. Turner
Closing Song (*)…………..…….…………..……….………………………………………...Everyone
“Emmanuel”
Closing Prayer (*)…...…………..………………………………………………………...Rev. Turner
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 COB Tuesday:
December Sun., 12/7 ALL 3 Services Try the Tithe Sunday Church Development Fund Special Offering
Change Challenge begins
*Mon., 12/8 to 5:00 p.m. Cold Weather Shelter Begins
Tues., 12/9 7:00 p.m. “Surviving the Holiday’s” - Grief Share
Sun., 12/14 ALL 3 Services Christmas Outreach Special Offering
Change Challenge Ends
*Mon., 12/15 7:00 a.m. Cold Weather Shelter Ends
Tues., 12/16 7:00 p.m. Single Women’s Prayer Hour
Sun., 12/21 ALL 3 Services Christmas Outreach Special Offering 9:15—10 a.m. Sunday School Christmas Program
Wed., 12/24 5:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
Sat., 12/27 5:00 p.m. Creative Arts Ministry Christmas Party
Tues., 12/30 7:00 p.m. Single Women’s Prayer Hour
*The Cold Weather Shelter will be held from 5 p.m. each evening until 7 a.m. the following morning, with the final morning being Mon., 12/15.
Mid-Week Power Hour Service
Wed., Dec. 10th at 7:00 p.m. Chapel
Rev. Regina Clay Guest Speaker
If you’d like to deliver an inspirational message one Wed. night, contact: Rev. Ella Moore (443) 820-3437
Every 3rd Sunday is
Bring a Friend Sunday!!! Service Styles:
8 a.m.—Traditional Service
9:10 a.m.—Sunday School for all ages
10:15 a.m.—Blended Service
12 Noon—Contemporary Service
12 Noon Service
SA Presentations for December: 1st Sunday - No SA Presentation
2nd Sunday - Drama Ministry
3rd Sunday - Dance Ministry/
Decoded Praise Youth Choir
4th Sunday - No SA Presentation
Church Development Fund (CDF) TODAY, Sun., Dec. 7th
All 3 services
Members are encouraged to give above
their tithes through the CDF. Why?
It enables St John to grow in terms of
ministry offerings that will have a positive
impact on the church and community.
Mark your calendars to participate!
Try the Tithe Sunday TODAY, Sun., Dec. 7th, All 3 services
Pastor Turner will be delivering a special message on how giving draws us closer to
God. Whether you are a tither, thinking about tithing or are uninformed about
tithing. This message is for you.
Come and bring a friend.
“Where your treasure is, there your heart is also.” ~Matthew 6:21
Wed., Dec. 24th at 5 p.m.
"Defining the Gift: The Real Meaning of Christmas”
For more information, please contact: Rev. John West at 240-383-2237
Sun., Dec. 14th and 21st All 3 Worship Services
If you are unable to purchase a gift for the Christmas Eve Gift-Giving outreach, you
may still participate by making a donation during this special offering.
Did you know that SJBC has an exciting new way for our members & friends to generate additional funds for our church?
Amazon.com has a program called AmazonSmile that donates 0.5% of Eligible purchases to the charity of your choice and SJBC is one of them.
“AmazonSmile is the same Amazon you know. Same products, same prices, same service.” So, when shopping online, shop through the AmazonSmile program and select St John as the charity
to receive the donation. St John can be found under St John Baptist Church OR by following this link to go directly to the SJBC AmazonSmile page:
http://smile.amazon.com/ch/52-1330113
Sat., Dec. 27th at 5 p.m. Fellowship Hall
All ministry members and their loved ones are welcome!
Please RSVP to Minister of Music & Creative Arts Director: Bro. Eric Byrd at [email protected]
VISION: To enable all men of SJBC to realize their divine destiny of Biblical manhood & maximize their full potential for the glory of God and the good of others.
1 Corinthians 2:9—But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.
We are Empowered to lead, equipped to serve & positioned for GREAT success in 2015. Thank You!
Grief Share Ministry “Surviving the Holiday’s” Tues., Dec. 9th, 7 p.m.
If you are dreading the holiday’s because of a loss, you are invited to this one-time session that is designed to encourage and support you through what can be a difficult time of year.
For more information, please contact: Rev. Ostein Truitt @ 410-992-6977 Ext. 1007 or [email protected]
For women of all ages. Celebrate with us a Season of Gratitude! ALL single, separated, divorced & widowed ladies are invited to
fellowship, camaraderie, compassion, and prayer.
Tues., Dec. 16th at 7 p.m. Tues., Dec. 30th at 7 p.m.
All meetings will take place in SJBC Classroom 157 and you may bring your children.
For more information, please contact Sis. Cecily Christian at [email protected] This activity is part of the St John Singles for Christ Ministry.
2014 Mid-Term Election Analysis Sat., Jan. 10th, 2015 ~ 8:30 a.m. to 12 Noon
SJBC Fellowship Hall
The African American Coalition of Howard (AACHC) will hold an analysis of the local, state & national 2014 mid-term elections, the implications of the results for 2016, and to millennials.
Discussion will be headed by Dr. C. Vernon Gray, former Chairman Political Science Dept., Morgan State University and now head of the Howard County Office of Human Rights. Dr. Gray will be joined by Dr. Alvin Thornton, Assistant to President, Howard University.
For more information, please contact Bro. Sherman Howell: [email protected]
Cold Weather Shelter! Mon., Dec. 8th—Mon., Dec. 15th
It’s that time of year again when we welcome the displaced into SJBC for
warmth, food, and friendly faces.
For more information, please contact: Sis. Marian Fogan at [email protected]
Christmas Eve-Gift Giving
Christmas GIFT TAGS are available TODAY, Sun. Dec. 7th and all Sundays before Christmas.
Please PICK UP A TAG in the Fellowship Hall after each worship service & DONATE A GIFT to someone less fortunate in the community.
Those interested in volunteering for Christmas Eve distribution, please fill out the form at the table in the Fellowship Hall.
Sun., Dec. 21st 9:15 a.m. – 10 a.m.
Fellowship Hall
You are invited to celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Come and see our special guests, the Howard
Community College dance team.
For more information contact: Sis. Annette Olney at 443-520-1033 OR
Sis. Tanji Johnson at 301- 404-3809
Little Children’s Church (LCC) Is returning soon!! We’re currently looking for volunteers with a heart to serve, a love for our children and a
committed spirit. If you’re interested in serving or pre-registering your child(ren), please see Sis. Tanji Johnson or Rev. Janelle after service.
For additional information, please email: Sis. Tanji Johnson at [email protected] OR Rev. Janelle at [email protected]
As we gear up to host the Cold Weather Shelter, we have the perfect opportunity to impress upon our youth that the need for understanding, compassion and
giving never ends. Let’s engage them by participating in the:
SJBC CHANGE CHALLENGE Youth vs. Adults
Sun., Dec. 7th—Sun., Dec. 14th
Please look for our valued youth members during Sunday services to donate your change. Youth and people feeling youthful should place their change in the bottle designated
“youth.” Adults should place their change in the adult team bottle.
During the week, you can drop your donations off at the front office to either Rev. Janelle or Sis. ‘Chon.
Let’s start the race for this fun challenge to support a worthy cause! Ending homelessness is a great place to start!
All donations will be given to the Grassroots Organization.
For more information, please contact:
Rev. Janelle at [email protected] OR
Sis. ‘Chon at [email protected] 410-992-6977
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. The classes are currently held on Thursday from 7-9 p.m.
Facilitators are needed to start a new Disciples Cross class. For additional information and member registration, please contact: Sis Phronnie Jones at [email protected] or
visit the church website, www.stjohnbaptistchurch.org/masterlife.htm.
Disciples Personality Dec. 11th through
Feb. 12th, 2015
Thursday 7-9 p.m.
Sis. Antoinette Walker Bro. Lee Harris
Sis. Trudy Thompson
Disciples Victory Mar. 5th, 2015
through Apr. 23rd, 2015
Thursday 7-9 p.m.
Sis. Peggy Anthony Sis. Sarah Smith
Disciples Mission May 14th, 2015
through July 23rd, 2015
Thursday 7-9 p.m.
Sis. Bertha Richardson Sis. Elisa Wrenn
MasterLife (Day) T.B.D. Tuesday
10 a.m. to Noon Sis. Eloise Hunt
Mon., Jan. 19th, 2015 ~ 7 to 9 p.m.
It is time to register for the next Experiencing God class. Come join this small group study and learn answers to questions like:
How do I know God is speaking to me? I am a Christian, but I still have questions about my relationship with God!
Learn that God is always working around you and that God is not just pursuing a continuous love relationship with but wants you to understand how to make Godly decisions.
For more information, please contact Sis. Gloria Glasper at [email protected] OR
register now at www.sjbccourses.com
Geraldine Gaillard (Brighton Gardens Assisted Living)
Ernestine Jones (Brighton Gardens Assisted Living)
Iris Moran (Brighton Gardens Assisted Living)
Beulah Patterson (Lorien Nursing Home)
Dea. Shirley Alston (Autumn Assisted Living)
Jackie Vandervall (Brighton Gardens Assisted Living)
Leola Anderson Ruth Craigen
Eunice Frazier (VA) Gayla Elder-Leak
Thelma Giles James A. Dorsey
Prayer Line
Sis. Cindy Baker is on the prayer line
during the month of December.
Join her for prayer!!! Call: (410) 995-6089
(UNABLE TO COME OUT)
Week of 12-7-14: 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.
Our Sick
Doris Collier Ayesha Dobbins Kaini Bradford
Fredrika Hill Henson Michael
Cecilla Sanya, mother of Cica Bradley
Joe Williams’ mother (Gladys Williams)
Sirlene Green Emma Outen Mary Wyche
Herman Thompson Vivian Bowling Shelly McCrae
Elizabeth Champtal Beverly Moore
Erica LeMon’s grandmother, JoAnne Isabel
Darian Sharp– Son of Crudella Carroll
Johnnie Bingham Gerald Dawson Malik Burns
Gail Riddic Tania McAllister Cynthia Hill
Mabel Clarke Mikaili Robertson Tim Picot
Teresa Gusler Audrey Mullins Rainsford Trivers
Ed Tucker Jurnee del Rosario Ben Wilson
Gwendolyn Wilkins Gwendolyn Millner
Karen Williams Rose Pinder Gus Owens
Dea. Dorothy Tucker Cheryl Bracey
Eloise Linton Dea. Bill Ross Christina Peart
Martha Lee Candace Truitt Lavenia Nesmith
Trea Keys Albie Keys Ruby Wilkins
DIT Adrienne Fleming Landrie Hatcher
Rev. Janelle Bruce Smith
Week of 12-7-14: 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.
Prayer Due to Illness
Hope Taylor —Friend of Dea. Kathleen Ridley Cheek
Adolfo Valera Ortega—Father-in-Law of Dea. Lenny Harper
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
Leslie Turner—Various Family Members
Sherry,Wife of Deacon Lenny Harper
Maurice & Faye Barksdale—Friends of Deacon Bill Ross, Sr.
Celia E. Jackson—Sister of Deacon Bill Ross, Sr.
TyAnne Martin—Sister of Lorna Evans
Nadine Lelo—Wife of Stelly Lelo Batoukana
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
Angela Levrone’s mother-in-law
Linda Hayes’ friends daughter, Steff
Esther LeMon, mother of James LeMon
Maya Haywood, daughter of Cassandra Haywood
Dea. Bill Ross’ brothers, Eugene Ross and Earl Ross
Beulah Patterson’s husband, David & God-daughter, Stephanie
and grand-daughter, Jada Joyce Henderson’s sister in VA
Hazida Hosein’s sister, Aklima Hosein and father, Zal Hosein
Mary Jones’ brother, Walter L. Meeks
Laura Adams, mother of Patricia Gainor & grandmother of
Tracey Gainor
Rev. Michael Alston’s brother, friend Rev. Corrogan
Vaughn, and friend Churchill Wortheley
Cynthia Gail McClain -sister of Diane Martin
Curtis Washington– cousin of Glenda Morton
Monyetta Reid– Daughter of Ian and Stacy Swain
Kelly Bowman– Friend of Sylvia Martin
Derrick Hayes– Son of Leatrice Hayes
Andre Crossdale—Cousin of Carla Callendar
Bill Schreiber -Friend of Bob & Anita Hilson
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’s
Revonda Lewis cousin of Sadie Jackson’s
Pam Otis’ nephew & wife Anthony & Tiffany Brown
Olivia Brodie, Sister of Rev. Carolyn Fredericks
Barbara Love’s father Sister of Lynda Jones-Burns
Christine Rodriguez –Sister of Lester & Bridget Meggett
Sister of Cheryl Bracey Ruby Jacob’s Family
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
Alisa Henderson—Friend of the Hilson Family
Emily Robbins—Mother of Shoneka Robbins
Son of Frances Lawton—Friend of Dea. Harolyn Harrison
Sarah Harris, Patricia Fowler and Dr. Michael Owens
Mother of Barbara Towson
Natalie Towson
Nknenti Juliana Mana—Friend of Emeline Ngam Ayeah
Wyman Lester’s Nephew
Tommy Gandy, Jr.—Brother of Christie Brumfield
Ella Cowden—Friend of Mary Adu
Bereavement
Evelyn McClurkin passed Herb Massie lost his nephew
Joyce Henderson lost her sister
MESSAGE NOTES Date:
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POINTS TO REMEMBER
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Sermon Cd’s are available in the Fellowship Hall.
HOW TO REACH OUR STAFF
Senior Pastor Assistant Pastor Youth Pastor
Rev. Dr. Robert A.F. Turner Rev. Dr. Ostein Truitt Rev. Janelle Bruce Smith
(410) 992-6977 (410) 992-6977 Ext. 1007 (410) 992-6977 Ext. 1014
[email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
Office #121 Office #119 Office #111
Assoc. Pastor for Pastoral Care Operations Manager Innovative Technology Solutions Specialist
Rev. Sadie Woolford Sis. Vera Miles Rev. Monique Budd
(410) 992-6977 (410) 992-6977 Ext. 1010 (410) 992-6977 Ext. 1023
[email protected] [email protected]
Office #118 Office #112
Minister of Music/Director of Creative Arts Sr. Administrative Project Coordinator
Bro. Eric Byrd Sis. ‘Chon Cottman
(410) 992-6977 Ext. 1013 (410) 992-6977 Ext. 1005
[email protected] [email protected]
Office #136