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Services: 8:00 a.m. – Traditional Service 9:10 a.m. – Sunday School 10:15 a.m. – Blended Service 12:00 Noon – Contemporary Service
Rev. Dr. Ostein B. Truitt Assistant Pastor
Rev. Sadie Woolford Associate Pastor
Pastoral Care
Rev. Rickey Harvey, Jr. Youth Pastor
Address: 9055 Tamar Drive
Columbia, MD 21045 (410) 992-6977
Sunday, October 18, 2020
Church-Wide Theme: Let’s Go For It
October Theme: Let’s Go For It with Fellowship
Colossians 3:23
www.stjohnbaptistchurch.org
Rev. Dr. Robert A.F. Turner, Senior 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 seeking a church home, “Join us in membership” as we seek to make disciples for Jesus Christ. Pastor Robert Turner
OUR VISION
To be “A
Christ -Centered
Church, Making a
Difference for Jesus
Christ in the Church,
Community, Home
and Workplace.”
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.
◊ Highlights ◊
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)
“Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.” Luke 6:38
Today we are celebrating our Howard Community College Scholarship recipient, Jim!
12 noon
October 18, 2020
Let’s Worship God With Our Tithe And An Offering A tithe is 10% of your income. An offering is any amount you give over and above that amount. Tithing is God’s minimum standard, the starting point!
As God prospers you, you will want to give more. “Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken
together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.” — Luke 6:38
Opening Song
Introduction
Welcome
Announcements
Offering/Selection
Sermonic Selection
Sermon-
Rev. Dr. Robert A.F. Turner
Psalm 121:1-2
A Help You Can Count On
Invitation
Prayer
Benediction
Opening Song
Introduction
Welcome
Announcements
Offering/Selection
Song of Preparation
Sermon-
Rev. Dr. Robert A.F. Turner
Psalm 121:1-2
A Help You Can Count On
Invitation
Prayer
Closing Song
Closing Prayer
Opening Song
Introduction
Welcome
Announcements
Offering/Selection
Special Song
Sermon-
Rev. Dr. Robert A.F. Turner
Psalm 121:1-2
A Help You Can Count On
Invitation
Prayer
Closing Song
Closing Prayer
10:15 a.m. 8:00 a.m.
Worship Worship Worship
Theme: A Help You Can Count On
MESSAGE NOTES Date:
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POINTS TO REMEMBER
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What decision will you make today?
I am committing my life to Christ.
I am renewing my commitment to Christ.
I would like to be baptized.
I would like to be a member of SJBC.
SJBC BUILDING IS CLOSED!
You can listen to sermons on our SJBC website or watch service
on our Facebook account.
How to listen:
Visit www.stjohnbaptistchurch.org In the menu bar at the top of the page,
press media > press sermons.
Listen over the phone by calling 1-480-297-0773 and using passcode: 2161871
How to watch:
Visit our SJBC Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/SJBCDiscover/
On a computer, you can also find our Facebook page by visiting www.stjohnbaptistchurch.org and press the Live Stream button at the
top of the page.
On a mobile device, you can press the Live Stream button.
Please Continue To Support Our Church As We Operate
During The Coronavirus Pandemic
You may give electronically on Push Pay by texting “SJBCGIVE” to 77977
or give electronically on our SJBC website. We also have offering envelopes
available to be mailed to members upon request. Please call 410-992-6977
and speak with our receptionist, Tia or email
Ministries and Clusters
Please continue to conduct your business. Instead of in-person meetings,
you can meet on Facebook, use free video conferencing software such as
Zoom, or use free conference call.
Websites: www.Zoom.com — www.Freeconference.com
SJBC Food Pantry
Our food pantry is open each first and third Saturday of the month from
9 a.m.—1 p.m. If you are in need of food or would like to volunteer, please visit the Breaking News section of our SJBC website for more information.
Power Hour 10/21– Loreal Edmondson
10/28– Mike Boone Join us on Facebook Live as we stream Power Half Hour each
Wednesday Night at 7:00 p.m.
Did you know that you can listen to our sermons online?
If you missed a Sunday or if you’re interested in listening to a sermon,
visit our SJBC website. You can hear sermons under the Media tab.
You can also watch Sunday Services on our Facebook Account or use our
dial-in method for service over the phone 1-480-297-0773 passcode: 2161871.
Weekly Live Prayer Call
Join our SJBC Prayer Ministry each Monday, Wednesday & Friday at NOON
and Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. for a 15-minute prayer. Invite your family, friends,
neighbors, and co-workers to join us as well, because there is power in prayer.
Dial: 1-480-297-0773 Access Code: 8476906
Surviving the Holidays Seminar
Tue., Nov. 17 at 6:00 p.m.– 8:00 p.m.
If you have lost a loved one, the Grief Share Ministry invites you to this virtual
event to help grievers during the holidays. You will learn:
How to deal with the many emotions you’ll face during the holidays
What to do about traditions and other changes
Helpful tips for surviving social events
How to discover hope for your future
Register at https://www.griefshare.org/holidays
Contact Rev. Trendce Hudson, [email protected] for more information.
Black Policing in America
Thur., October 29 at 7:00 p.m.
You are invited to join the Men’s Ministry and Chief Grayland Williams of Prince
George’s County for an educational event. This will be a candid conversation on
what it is like to be a Black Police Officer in America. Come with your questions
and be ready for answers. Join on Zoom or dial in
646-828-7666 Meeting ID 1604396712 Password: 630508
Special Congregation Meeting*
Sat., October 31, 10:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m.
Join us for our special congregation meeting as vote on refinancing our mortgage.
This meeting will allow our congregation members to have a voice as we make
church decisions together. Register on Eventbrite and the Zoom link will be
emailed a day prior to the event.
Weekly Bible Study*
Every Mon. in October at 7:30 p.m.
Join Rev. Truitt each Monday in October as she discusses the biblical reflection
on what it means to live in the power of the Holy Spirit.
Register on Eventbrite today to secure your spot!
For more information, contact Rev. Truitt at [email protected]
*REGISTER FOR SJBC EVENTS AT DISCOVERSJBCEVENTS.EVENTBRITE.COM
Holland Virtual Awards
Thur., October 22 at 6:00 p.m.
Community Action Council will host an awards ceremony to celebrate awardees.
Our very own SJBC member and President of the University of Maryland,
Dr. Darryll Pines will be the keynote speaker. We are asking our SJBC members
to join us online for this special event. Register at https://www.cac-hc.org/
Healthy Experience through Yoga— Zoom
Every Tue. & Thur. at Noon
Join us for a gentle 30-minute yoga to release tension and re-energize the mind, body & spirit.
Use access code: 3855818860 or click the flyer on our website. For more information, contact Shawn Batts at [email protected]
Nominations for the
Board of Trustees and the Finance and Operations Ministry:
1. Go to www.stjohnbaptistchurch.org
2. Go to the ‘Members Area’ section
3. Click Electronic Nomination Form
Drive-Thru Flu Shot Clinic
Sun., Nov. 1 at 10:00 a.m.—2:00 p.m.
Howard County Health Department will be offering free flu shots in our
SJBC parking lot. Flu shots are offered to anyone over the age of 6 months.
For more information, visit hchealth.org or call 4103136300.
2020 General Election
Vote by mail: Request an absentee ballot or vote-by-mail application online from
the State Board of Election https://voterservices.elections.maryland.gov/
OnlineVoterRegistration/InstructionsStep1 ballots must be postmarked by Nov. 3.
Early Voting (Oct. 26-Nov 2): In-person early voting . For early voting sites visit:
https://elections.maryland.gov/voting/early_voting.html
Election Day Voting (Nov. 3): In-person at a polling center. Find your voting poll
here https://voterservices.elections.maryland.gov/votersearch
Visit our website at www.stjohnbaptistchurch.org for more details.
Weekly Zoom Calls — Students are encouraged to meet virtually during this pandemic to stay
CONNECTED. Please review the below schedule:
Middle & High School (Teen LIFE): Fri., 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. Meeting ID # 788601216
High School Seniors/Current College Students: 1st Monday of the month, 8:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Meeting ID # 111095679
To Join Youth Ministry Zoom Calls:
1) Download the “Zoom” App 2) Click “Join” 3) Enter the Meeting ID
Parents & Students: Receive Text Info From The Youth Ministry — Every SJBC parent
and student is asked to text “sjbcyouth” to 84576. Click the link that you’ll receive and
select each ministry that you participate in (Parents, select “Parents”). You’ll receive periodical
notifications about happenings in DISCOVER Youth Ministry! Girl Scout Cadet Troop is hosting a free College & Career Forum— Oct. 24, 10:00 am—12:30 pm
Get college admissions guidance and career insights during this 2.5 hour experience! Registration is
required. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/college-career-forum-registration-123405056847
Save the Date for our Quarantine and Chill Virtual Hang-out
on Sat., October 31 at 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday Prayer Call at 7:00 a.m. — Start your Wednesdays off with prayer
and devotion with the SJBC “In The Vine” Young Adult Ministry. To dial in, call
718-362-6120 (Code: 9568480).
Text For Updates—Every young adult (in your 20’s & 30’s) is asked to text “sjbcYAM” to 84576. Click the link that you’ll receive for regular updates from the Young Adult Ministry.
October is “Breast Cancer Awareness Month”!
Due to COVID-19 we will not hand out pink ribbons this year.
Instead, the Rose of Sharon Cluster of SJBC, encourages you to
“Get Your Annual Mammogram”
◊ Homebound Rainsford Trivers ◊ Ed Tucker ◊ Ruth Craigen ◊ Eunice Frazier (VA) ◊ Gayla Elder-Leak
Harmony Hall
Jacqueline Vandervall
Millers Grant Rev. Rose Robinson
Week of 10-18-2020: Carolyn Fredericks
At [email protected] or 240-565-5755
If you desire a visit, please contact the Minister assigned for the week.
*Bold indicates new entries for this week.
OUR SICK: Monique Williams — Eloise Linton — Brian Wallace — Harvey Moran — Harold Hunt — Dea. Earnest Robb — Ed Tucker — Patricia Lark — Cecily Christian — Devyn Rorrie — Rev. Phyllis Millner — Charlotte Fleming — Migonette Keller— James Jackson —Hazel Jemmott— Jackie Hilson— Sandra Wilson— Michelle & Hannibal Kemerer— Carolyn Gayle—Teresa Stokes—Cheryl Hairston— Loretta Thompson—Kendall Hayman— Allison Alston— AJ Lancaster—Lauren Boyd—
Delores Burgess
PRAYER DUE TO ILLNESS: Deacon Walter Frederick’s brother — Dea. Lenny
Harper’s sister — Michael Mason’s mother — Rev. Phyllis Millner’s husband—Kristen
Johnson’s cousin—David Coopers’ friend— Teresa Stokes’ family — Allyson Stokes’
father— Diane Martin’s friend— Kim Marter’s friend— Natalie Burgess’ sister— Vera
Miles’ mother and friend— Tanya Bennett’s father—Mavis Ellis’ cousin— George
Neville’s friend— Vanessa Bells’ grandchild— Hope Dowe’s mother— Tia Johnson’s
father— Goldie Southall’s sister-in-law — Vera Miles’ aunt— Lisa Copelin’s sister—
Martin Johnson’s niece— LaRisha Rider’s aunt and uncle— Pat Kennedy’s friends—
Sarah Carter Throckmartin’s grandson—Ethel Hills cousin— Teresa Stokes’ nephew—
Tanika Rucker’s cousin— Milt Matthews— Yolanda Speights’ mother
BEREAVEMENT: Ronald Smith lost his father
Envoy of Alexandria
Beulah Patterson
Sand Cherry Manor Karen Williams
Angels Alert Assisted Living
Jean Cooper
Rev. Glenda Nesmith Hall is on the prayer line. Join us for prayer!!! Call: 410-995-6089
Reading the Bible in One Year
We encourage members to make a commitment to reading God’s Word. We guarantee the more you read it, the more you will love it! You can access the plan by following these footprints: Visit stjohnbaptistchurch.org and scroll all the way to the bottom — Through the Bible in One Year Matthew 27—Luke 5
PRAYER AVAILABLE AFTER SERVICE
Every Sunday, worshippers can bring burdens and concerns to the Lord in prayer. A Deacon will be available after each Sunday service to pray with you in the Prayer Room.
Need a Ride to church?
Transportation to the 8:00 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. Sunday Services is available by calling 410.992.6977 Ext. 1021.
Please leave a detailed message on the previous Friday before 5:00 p.m. with your name, the transportation need,
and a contact number for someone from the Transportation Ministry to return your call.
HOW TO REACH OUR STAFF 410.992.6977
Senior Pastor Rev. Dr. Robert A.F. Turner Ext. 1006 [email protected] Office #121 Senior Pastor Administrator Sis. Ida Plummer Ext. 1005 [email protected] Associate Pastor for Pastoral Care Rev. Sadie Woolford 410-730-1839 [email protected] Building Manager Rev. John West Ext. 1015 [email protected] Office #112
Assistant Pastor Rev. Dr. Ostein Truitt Ext. 1007 [email protected] Office #119 Ministries Administrator Sis. Lisa Copelin Ext. 1011 [email protected] Receptionist/File Clerk Sis. Tia Johnson Ext. 1001 [email protected]
Youth Pastor Rev. Rickey Harvey Ext. 1014 [email protected] Office #111 Operations Manager Sis. Vera Miles Ext. 1010 [email protected] Office #112 Marketing & Communications Specialist Sis. Desiree Towson Ext. 1024 [email protected] Office #136
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!
Please remember that all ministry bulletin requests are due by Monday at 6 p.m. emailed to [email protected].
Before posting items on the bulletin board, you must receive approval from the office.