St. John Missionary Baptist Church
Worship Celebration (Sunday, November 19, 2023)
Dr. Kevin B. Hall, Pastor
Locations & Times
St. John Missionary Baptist Church (South Campus)
662 S 52nd St, Richmond, CA 94804, USA
Sunday 11:00 AM
Sermon Outline:
Sermonic Text: Psalm 100:4
Sermonic Title: “Be Thankful”
The Key Idea: Everyday Is a Day of Thanksgiving.
I. Since Everyday Is a Day of Thanksgiving, CONSIDER It.
II. Since Everyday Is a Day of Thanksgiving, COMMUNICATE It.
III. Since Everyday Is a Day of Thanksgiving, CELEBRATE It.
Sermonic Text: Psalm 100:4
Sermonic Title: “Be Thankful”
The Key Idea: Everyday Is a Day of Thanksgiving.
I. Since Everyday Is a Day of Thanksgiving, CONSIDER It.
II. Since Everyday Is a Day of Thanksgiving, COMMUNICATE It.
III. Since Everyday Is a Day of Thanksgiving, CELEBRATE It.
From the Pastor Desk
“WHAT GOD DOES FOR THE BROKENHEARTED”
“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.”
(Psalm 147:3 - ESV).
By the grace of God, we are alive to witness the eleventh month of 2023. As we approach the conclusion of another year, many are living well, but many are not. Unfortunately, many are living with a broken heart.
If your heart is broken, God desires to do something very special for you. Psalm 147:3 says, “He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.” This is what God will do for you when you seek Him if your heart is broken.
OUR MISSION STATEMENT
“St. John exists, as A Kingdom Building Church in two communities,
to Evangelize sinners and Equip saints,
who are Edifying and Enjoying one another,
to Exalt the SAVIOR” (Mt. 28:18-20).
INTERCESSORY PRAYER
Intercessory Prayer is when believers pray on behalf of others. James 5:16b says: “Pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.” When believers pray for one another, people are blessed. For example, Peter was delivered from prison because the church prayed incessantly to God on his behalf (Acts 12:5-17). Because God answers prayer, please pray daily for others and the following:
St. John Missionary Baptist Church: Ask God to grow our congregation spiritually, numerically, and financially. Also, pray to Godregarding our Building Project, and intercede on behalf of parishioners who are shut in with COVID.
Pastor & Ministers: Kevin B. Hall & Family and Metrice Williams
Deacon: Elwood Jordan
Mothers: Annie Johnson, Geraldine Johnson, Ermestine Martin, Zadie Patterson, Ruth Thomas, Marie Ward, Lillie Wiggins, and Ruth Wilson
Brothers: Gregory Johnson, Anthony Jones, and Brady Stewart
Sisters: Drucilla Cooper, Vera Dixon, Nyla Gonzalez, Zodia Jordan, Margaret LeBrane, Deborah McWhorter, Joe Nell Payton, Barbara Ratliff, Dolores Rollins, and Loushica Worley
If you are a sick & shut-in member of St. Johnwho needs special prayer and desires to be added to this list, call (510-233-1779) or email me (pastorhall@sjmbc.org).
“And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do,
that the Father may be glorified in the Son.
If ye shall ask anything in my name, I will do it.”
(Jn. 14-13-14)
UPCOMING CHURCH SCHOOL LESSON
“A Rebuke From The Lord”
(Amos 5:14-15, 18-27)
Related Scriptures: Deuteronomy 30:15-20; Amos 6:1-7; Joel 2:1-17;
Matthew 23:23-28; Romans 12:9-21
OUR DAILY BREAD
Thursday, November 16: Ezekiel 13-15; Hebrews 11:20-40
Friday, November 17: Ezekiel 16; Hebrews 12
Saturday, November 18: Ezekiel 17-19; Hebrews 13
Sunday, November 19: Ezekiel 20-21; James 1
Monday, November 20: Ezekiel 22-23; James 2
Tuesday, November 21: Ezekiel 24-26; James 3
Wednesday, November 22: Ezekiel 27-28; James 4
Thursday, November 23: Ezekiel 29-31; James 5
Friday, November 24: Ezekiel 32-33; 1 Peter 1
Saturday, November 25: Ezekiel 34-35; 1 Peter 2
“AN ANNUAL CHECKUP”
When you go to a doctor for your annual check-up, he or she will often begin to poke, prod, and press various places, all the while asking, “Does this hurt? How about this?” If you cry out in pain, one of two things has happened: Either the doctor has pushed too hard, without the right sensitivity, or more likely there's something wrong. If something is wrong, the doctor will say, “We'd better do some more tests. It's not supposed to hurt there!”
Likewise, this is the same as when pastors preach on financial responsibility and certain members are uncomfortable criticizing the message and the messenger. Either the pastor has pushed too hard, or perhaps there's something wrong. If something is wrong, we need the Great Physician because it's not supposed to hurt there.”
God’s children give sacrificially like God. He gave His very best: “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life” (Jn. 3:16).
Believers please God by faithfully and generously giving Him tithes and offerings. Tithing is giving to God 10% of our gross income/increase (which belongs to God), and the remaining 90% is ours to utilize wisely. Our offerings are what God inspires us to give from the remaining 90% which is in addition to our tithes. Our tithes and offerings should be set aside before paying anything else (first fruits).
At St. John, we give in person during Sunday Morning Worship Celebrations, by mailing or dropping off our tithes and offerings at our Administration Building or South Campus. We also give online through our website (sjmbc.org).
MEMORANDUM
Our Worship Celebrations: We have two in-person Worship Celebrations on Sundays at 9:00 a.m. (the North Campus) and 11:00 a.m.(the South Campus). Also, our virtual audience is proliferating. Let’s continue to share with others how they can view our Worship Celebrations via live streaming (YouTube) or hear them via podcasts. For more information, you may visit our website at sjmbc.org.
Our Family Life Center: I received a call on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, that the city of Richmond has approved the revision of our design and granted us a building permit to build our Family Life Center. We can now proceed to the next step which is to negotiate the total cost of the project. Please pray daily asking God to direct us regarding our Family Life Center which will be adjacent to our current sanctuary at the North Campus, consisting of a gymnasium, weight room, and game room (mainly for kids). Also, a parking lot will be across the street from this edifice.
Many of us made a commitment that we fulfilled, but some have not. May God bless each of us who have already fulfilled our pledge and others who have made “Building Fund” contributions. I encourage everyone (if you have not already done so) to contribute financially (in full or in installments) as soon as possible to this building project by choosing one of the following tiers:
1) $10,000.00 or more
2) $5,000.00 to $9,999.00
3) $1,000.00 to $4,999.00
4) $500.00 to $999.00
5) Below $500.00
Our Weekly Activities: I strongly encourage everyone to participate in the St. John activities that benefit you. Visit our website at sjmbc.org if you need more information. What’s forthcoming?
Sundays:
Worship Celebrations at 9:00 a.m. (North Campus) and 11:00 a.m. (South Campus)
Online Church School at 2:00 p.m.
Online Lord’s Supper on 1st Sundays at 7:00 p.m. To participate, each believer will need bread (or a cracker) and grape juice (or something similar).
Mondays:
Preparation For Grocery Giveaway at 10:00 a.m. (South Campus)
Women Missionary Ministry (General Mission) on 4th Mondays at 6:00 p.m.(South Campus)
Tuesdays:
Grocery Giveaway (North Campus and South Campus) at 12:00 p.m.
Online Church Leadership Council on Tuesdays before 3rd Sundays at 6:30 p.m.
Wednesdays:
Online Prayer at 12:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Online Church School at 7:00 p.m.
BIBLICAL RECAPITULATION
We need to know “What God Does For The Brokenhearted” (Psalm 147:3). Moreover, we need “An Annual Checkup” (John 3:16).
May God bless and sustain each of us.
Your Beloved Servant In Christ,
Dr. Kevin B. Hall, Pastor
“WHAT GOD DOES FOR THE BROKENHEARTED”
“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.”
(Psalm 147:3 - ESV).
By the grace of God, we are alive to witness the eleventh month of 2023. As we approach the conclusion of another year, many are living well, but many are not. Unfortunately, many are living with a broken heart.
If your heart is broken, God desires to do something very special for you. Psalm 147:3 says, “He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.” This is what God will do for you when you seek Him if your heart is broken.
OUR MISSION STATEMENT
“St. John exists, as A Kingdom Building Church in two communities,
to Evangelize sinners and Equip saints,
who are Edifying and Enjoying one another,
to Exalt the SAVIOR” (Mt. 28:18-20).
INTERCESSORY PRAYER
Intercessory Prayer is when believers pray on behalf of others. James 5:16b says: “Pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.” When believers pray for one another, people are blessed. For example, Peter was delivered from prison because the church prayed incessantly to God on his behalf (Acts 12:5-17). Because God answers prayer, please pray daily for others and the following:
St. John Missionary Baptist Church: Ask God to grow our congregation spiritually, numerically, and financially. Also, pray to Godregarding our Building Project, and intercede on behalf of parishioners who are shut in with COVID.
Pastor & Ministers: Kevin B. Hall & Family and Metrice Williams
Deacon: Elwood Jordan
Mothers: Annie Johnson, Geraldine Johnson, Ermestine Martin, Zadie Patterson, Ruth Thomas, Marie Ward, Lillie Wiggins, and Ruth Wilson
Brothers: Gregory Johnson, Anthony Jones, and Brady Stewart
Sisters: Drucilla Cooper, Vera Dixon, Nyla Gonzalez, Zodia Jordan, Margaret LeBrane, Deborah McWhorter, Joe Nell Payton, Barbara Ratliff, Dolores Rollins, and Loushica Worley
If you are a sick & shut-in member of St. Johnwho needs special prayer and desires to be added to this list, call (510-233-1779) or email me (pastorhall@sjmbc.org).
“And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do,
that the Father may be glorified in the Son.
If ye shall ask anything in my name, I will do it.”
(Jn. 14-13-14)
UPCOMING CHURCH SCHOOL LESSON
“A Rebuke From The Lord”
(Amos 5:14-15, 18-27)
Related Scriptures: Deuteronomy 30:15-20; Amos 6:1-7; Joel 2:1-17;
Matthew 23:23-28; Romans 12:9-21
OUR DAILY BREAD
Thursday, November 16: Ezekiel 13-15; Hebrews 11:20-40
Friday, November 17: Ezekiel 16; Hebrews 12
Saturday, November 18: Ezekiel 17-19; Hebrews 13
Sunday, November 19: Ezekiel 20-21; James 1
Monday, November 20: Ezekiel 22-23; James 2
Tuesday, November 21: Ezekiel 24-26; James 3
Wednesday, November 22: Ezekiel 27-28; James 4
Thursday, November 23: Ezekiel 29-31; James 5
Friday, November 24: Ezekiel 32-33; 1 Peter 1
Saturday, November 25: Ezekiel 34-35; 1 Peter 2
“AN ANNUAL CHECKUP”
When you go to a doctor for your annual check-up, he or she will often begin to poke, prod, and press various places, all the while asking, “Does this hurt? How about this?” If you cry out in pain, one of two things has happened: Either the doctor has pushed too hard, without the right sensitivity, or more likely there's something wrong. If something is wrong, the doctor will say, “We'd better do some more tests. It's not supposed to hurt there!”
Likewise, this is the same as when pastors preach on financial responsibility and certain members are uncomfortable criticizing the message and the messenger. Either the pastor has pushed too hard, or perhaps there's something wrong. If something is wrong, we need the Great Physician because it's not supposed to hurt there.”
God’s children give sacrificially like God. He gave His very best: “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life” (Jn. 3:16).
Believers please God by faithfully and generously giving Him tithes and offerings. Tithing is giving to God 10% of our gross income/increase (which belongs to God), and the remaining 90% is ours to utilize wisely. Our offerings are what God inspires us to give from the remaining 90% which is in addition to our tithes. Our tithes and offerings should be set aside before paying anything else (first fruits).
At St. John, we give in person during Sunday Morning Worship Celebrations, by mailing or dropping off our tithes and offerings at our Administration Building or South Campus. We also give online through our website (sjmbc.org).
MEMORANDUM
Our Worship Celebrations: We have two in-person Worship Celebrations on Sundays at 9:00 a.m. (the North Campus) and 11:00 a.m.(the South Campus). Also, our virtual audience is proliferating. Let’s continue to share with others how they can view our Worship Celebrations via live streaming (YouTube) or hear them via podcasts. For more information, you may visit our website at sjmbc.org.
Our Family Life Center: I received a call on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, that the city of Richmond has approved the revision of our design and granted us a building permit to build our Family Life Center. We can now proceed to the next step which is to negotiate the total cost of the project. Please pray daily asking God to direct us regarding our Family Life Center which will be adjacent to our current sanctuary at the North Campus, consisting of a gymnasium, weight room, and game room (mainly for kids). Also, a parking lot will be across the street from this edifice.
Many of us made a commitment that we fulfilled, but some have not. May God bless each of us who have already fulfilled our pledge and others who have made “Building Fund” contributions. I encourage everyone (if you have not already done so) to contribute financially (in full or in installments) as soon as possible to this building project by choosing one of the following tiers:
1) $10,000.00 or more
2) $5,000.00 to $9,999.00
3) $1,000.00 to $4,999.00
4) $500.00 to $999.00
5) Below $500.00
Our Weekly Activities: I strongly encourage everyone to participate in the St. John activities that benefit you. Visit our website at sjmbc.org if you need more information. What’s forthcoming?
Sundays:
Worship Celebrations at 9:00 a.m. (North Campus) and 11:00 a.m. (South Campus)
Online Church School at 2:00 p.m.
Online Lord’s Supper on 1st Sundays at 7:00 p.m. To participate, each believer will need bread (or a cracker) and grape juice (or something similar).
Mondays:
Preparation For Grocery Giveaway at 10:00 a.m. (South Campus)
Women Missionary Ministry (General Mission) on 4th Mondays at 6:00 p.m.(South Campus)
Tuesdays:
Grocery Giveaway (North Campus and South Campus) at 12:00 p.m.
Online Church Leadership Council on Tuesdays before 3rd Sundays at 6:30 p.m.
Wednesdays:
Online Prayer at 12:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Online Church School at 7:00 p.m.
BIBLICAL RECAPITULATION
We need to know “What God Does For The Brokenhearted” (Psalm 147:3). Moreover, we need “An Annual Checkup” (John 3:16).
May God bless and sustain each of us.
Your Beloved Servant In Christ,
Dr. Kevin B. Hall, Pastor