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Sunday, April 12, 2020April Theme: Let’s Go For It with VictoryChurch-Wide Theme: Let’s Go For ItColossians 3:23Rev. Dr. Robert A.F. Turner, Senior PastorServices:8:00 a.m.9:10 a.m.10:15 a.m.12:00 Noon––––Traditional ServiceSunday SchoolBlended ServiceContemporary ServiceAddress:9055 Tamar DriveColumbia, MD 21045(410) 992-6977www.stjohnbaptistchurch.orgRev. Dr. Ostein B. TruittAssistant PastorRev. Rickey Harvey, Jr.Youth PastorRev. Sadie WoolfordAssociate PastorPastoral Care

Praise the Lord and welcome to St John Baptist Church!On behalf of the entire St John family, allow me to take thisopportunity to thank our friends, guests and members forchoosing to help us lift up the name of Jesus here today. Wesay to you who are unsaved, “Join Jesus”! To you who areseeking a church home, “Join us in membership” as weseek to make disciples for Jesus Christ. Pastor Robert Turner OUR MISSIONOUR VISIONTo be “A Christ Centered Church,Making a Differencefor Jesus Christ in theChurch, Community,Home and Workplace.”To be a thriving spiritual center that reaches peoplefor Christ and builds believers to be Christ-like.(Matthew 28:19-20; Jude 1:20-21) Highlights This Wednesday, John West gave a powerful word during our Power half hour service.Continue to view our Facebook Live each Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. for a spiritual experience.“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 6:38We 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, tophotograph, film and capture you and your likeness, on film and/or through any other method currently available or that becomesavailable 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 willyour likeness be used in connection with commercial endorsements of any kind.

Theme: “The Reason for the Resurrection”April 12, 20208:00 a.m.10:15 a.m.12 noonWorshipWorshipWorshipCall to WorshipCall to WorshipOpening Words/PrayerInvocationOpening PrayerWorship & PraiseHymn of PraiseHymn of PraiseWelcomeResponsive ntsPastoral HighlightsPastoral HighlightsPastoral ionSpecial SongOffering/SelectionSong of PreparationSermon-DoxologySermon-Rev. Dr. Robert A.F. TurnerSermonic SelectionRev. Dr. Robert A.F. TurnerLuke 24: 44-48Sermon-Luke 24: 44-48“The Purpose for theRev. Dr. Robert A.F. Turner“The Purpose for theResurrection”Luke 24: 44-48Resurrection”Invitation“The Reason for theInvitationCommunity PrayerResurrection”Community PrayerClosing SongInvitational HymnClosing SongClosing PrayerAltar CallClosing PrayerClosing HymnBenediction

MESSAGE NOTESDate:Speaker:Scripture:Sermon Title:POINTS TO ---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.

Power Hour4/15Join us on Facebook Live as we stream this service!Let’s Worship God With Our Tithe And An OfferingA tithe is 10% of your income. An offering is any amount you give over and above thatamount. 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, shakentogether and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with themeasure you use, it will be measured to you.” — Luke 6:38Grief Share Ministry: “Moving from Mourning to Joy”Every Tues. beginning Jan. 28th at 7:00 p.m.Grief Share is a Christ-Centered and Bible-Based free 13-week seminar and supportgroup for people grieving the death of someone close to them. The seminar is openanytime during the 13 weeks!The course is free, however the required workbook can be purchased ( 15) in advance by goingto ces/and clicking Griefshare.If you are interested in learning how to become a facilitator of the Grief Share Ministry pleasecontact Rev. Trendce Hudson @ 704-728-5666 or TrendceHudson@gmail.comDid you know that you can listen to our sermonsDURING THE WEEK?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.The Connect MinistryNew Members, are you CONNECTED? Take the New Members Connect Classes to learnmore about your new church and to get involved. Connect discipleship classeswill be held after our 8:00 a.m. & 10:15 a.m. services. Guests, be sure to fill out a guest card andplace it in the offering basket OR scan the QR code to enter your contact information.For more information contact Sis. Lakeisha Mathews at lakeisha 21244@yahoo.com.Connect Classes are Cancelled until further notice!

BREAKING NEWS!Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, Ministry Without Walls is suspending theirservices in nursing homes until further notice. Please pray God’s blessings andgrace for each nursing home patient, their families, and staff.SJBC IS OPEN; HOWEVER, WE ARE LIMITING PUBLIC GATHERINGS!You can listen to sermons on our SJBC website or watch serviceon our Facebook and YouTube account.How to listen:Visit www.stjohnbaptistchurch.orgIn the menu bar at the top of the page, press media press sermons.How to watch:Visit our SJBC Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/SJBCDiscover/ On a computer, you can also find our Facebook by visiting ourwww.stjohnbaptistchurch.org and press the Live Stream button at thetop of the page. On a mobile device, you can press the Live Stream button.Please Continue To Support Our Church As We OperateDuring The Coronavirus PandemicYou may give electronically on Push Pay by texting “SJBCGIVE” to 77977 or giveelectronically on our SJBC website. We also have offering envelopes available tobe mailed to members upon request. Please call 410-992-6977 and speak with ourreceptionist, Tia or email sjbc churchadmin@stjohnbaptistchurch.org.Ministries and ClustersPlease 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

Afternoon At The Movies— “Overcomer”This event is postponed! We will provide updated information soon.Easter Egg Hunt EggstravaganzaThis event is postponed! We will provide updated information soon.Social MediaFollow us on our social media:Twitter: sjbc discoverInstagram: sjbc discoverFacebook: St John Baptist ChurchYouTube: St John Baptist ChurchVisit our SJBC website:www.stjohnbaptistchurch.orgThe Breaking News button gives frequent church updates!If you are interested in joining St John Baptist ChurchComplete the information on the Join Our Church button*REGISTER FOR SJBC EVENTS AT DISCOVERSJBCEVENTS.EVENTBRITE.COM

Upcoming Missions Trips:Kenya Tripartite - Aug. 16 – 26, 2020:Medical Mission [Mombasa, Kenya] – Medical services, suppliesand mission support. Kisserian, Kenya and Kisserian to Nearby Village – Ministry,Praises, Teaching, and Evangelism; Kingdom advancement. If you are interested,a 500 deposit will be due by Apr. 1. For more information, contact Peggy Anthonyat peggysemail@verizon.net or 443 277-9844.Rebuild, Restore and Renew San Juan, Puerto Rico – July 12-18, 2020:For more information, contact Tricia Phillips atTriciaPhillips6@gmail.com or Myra Moorhead at morse1206@gmail.com.Maryland’s Delayed Primary ElectionMaryland’s primary election will be held Tue., June 2, 2020. Early voting will beconducted from May 21st through May 28th. Voters can request an absentee ballot.The date for the special general election for Maryland’s 7 th Congressional Districtis still April 28, 2020. The State Board of Elections will mail absentee ballots toall 7th district eligible voters. For more info: Maryland State Board of Electionsor call (800) 222-8683.The 2020 Census is coming. You need to be counted!By the end of March, you will receive your invitation in the mail to complete theCensus online. All households will have the option of responding online, by mailor by phone. Howard County Executive Calvin Ball, says: “The Census ensuresthat residents receive important support from federal and state resources.”For more info: howardcountymd.gov/census or 410-313-6325.Visit our website at www.stjohnbaptistchurch.org for more details.

Weekly Zoom Calls — Students are encouraged to meet virtually during this pandemic tostay CONNECTED. Please review the below schedule:Youth ages 6-11 (E-Kidz): Wed., 3:00 – 3:30 p.m. Meeting ID # 300034122Middle & High School (Teen LIFE): Fri., 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. Meeting ID # 788601216High School Seniors/Current College Students: Mon., 8:00 – 9:00 p.m. Meeting ID #111095679To Join Youth Ministry Zoom Calls:1)Download the “Zoom” App2)Click “Join”3)Enter the Meeting IDHigh School Seniors — SJBC High School Ministry is preparing to launch the 2020scholarship initiative for graduating seniors. If you are a senior, please text“2020Graduate” (one word, no space) to 84576.Parents & Students: Receive Text Info From The Youth Ministry— Every SJBC parentand student is asked to text “sjbcyouth” to 84576. Click the link that you’ll receiveand select each ministry that you participate in (Parents, select “Parents”). You’ll receiveperiodical notifications about happenings in DISCOVER Youth Ministry!Wednesday Prayer Call at 7:00 a.m. — Start your Wednesdays off with prayerand devotion with the SJBC “In The Vine” Young Adult Ministry. To dial in, call718-362-6120 (Code: 9568480).Thursday Night Zoom Bible Study — Join the young adults on Thursdays at 7 p.m.for virtual Bible study. This is an opportunity to learn and converse about God’sWord. Meeting ID # 765828958.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 AdultMinistry.

Vantage HouseIris MoranEnvoy of AlexandriaBeulah PattersonHarmony HallJacqueline VandervallSand Cherry ManorKaren WilliamsMillers GrantRev. Rose RobinsonAngels Alert Assisted LivingJean Cooper Homebound Rainsford Trivers Ed Tucker Ruth Craigen Eunice Frazier (VA) Gayla Elder-LeakWeek of 4-12-2020: Rev. John WestAt Jwest@stjohnbaptistchurch.org or 240-383-2237If you desire a visit, please contact the Minister assigned for the week.*Bold indicates new entries for this week.OUR SICK: Joe Millner— Eloise Linton— Monique Williams—Brian Wallace—Carolyn Gayle— Leath McCallum—Harvey Moran—Leslie Turner— HaroldHunt— Mattie Simmons— Dea. Earnest Robb—Linda Smith— Diane Martin—Sylvia Johnson— Dea. Adrienne Fleming— Belinda Ward— Melissa BoonePRAYER DUE TO ILLNESS: Dea. Lenny Harper’s sister—Sadie Jackson’sbrother—Dea. Dorothy Tucker’s friend— Valetta Brannock’s mother and sister—Dea. Dorothy Tucker’s cousin— Viviane Williams mother-in-law—Lashley Peart— Debbie Harris’ brother— Dea. Lyle Jones brother— LezlieHatcher’s aunt— Linda Pace— Ernestine Bridges’ mother— Rev. GlendaNesmith-Hall’s family— Ida Plummer and her motherBEREAVEMENT: Dea. Lenny Harper’s wife— Lezlie Hatcher lost a cousin—Michelle Frazier lost her brother— Sandra Picot lost her aunt— Michelle Frazier lost her brother— Ida Plummer’s daughters fiancé lost his grandmother