St. John Missionary Baptist Church
Worship Celebration (Sunday, December 31, 2023)
Dr. Kevin B. Hall, Pastor
Locations & Times
St. John Missionary Baptist Church (South Campus)
662 S 52nd St, Richmond, CA 94804, USA
Sunday 10:47 AM
Sermonic Text: Psalm 65:11
Sermonic Title: “A Year Of God’s Goodness”
The Key Idea: 2023 Is A Year Of God's Goodness.
I. We Are Still Alive.
II. We Are Still Accumulating.
III. We Are Still Anchored.
Sermonic Title: “A Year Of God’s Goodness”
The Key Idea: 2023 Is A Year Of God's Goodness.
I. We Are Still Alive.
II. We Are Still Accumulating.
III. We Are Still Anchored.
“THE OLD VS. THE NEW”
“Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature:
old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.”
(2 Corinthians 5:17)
Paul informed the Corinthians that being a new creature (creation) is the result of being in Christ. When a person becomes a new creature, “old things are passed away; and behold, all things are become new.” We may not experience new things if old things have not passed away.
As we conclude 2023, we should allow old things to pass away and prepare to experience new things in 2024. Let’s avoid bringing old things that displease God into the new year; instead, let’s be open to the new things that God has designed for us.
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).
SPECIAL UPCOMING EVENTS
December 31: New Year's Eve Worship Celebration (South Campus at 10:30 p.m.)January 3-5: Old Fashioned Revival (North Campus at 7:00 p.m.)January 7: In-Person Communion (9:00 a.m. at the North Campus and 11:00 a.m.at the South Campus) and January Birthdays will be acknowledged
HOMEGOING CELEBRATION AT ST. JOHN
Sis. Loushica Worley: The Funeral will be at the South Campus on Thursday, December 28th at 11 a.m.
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 God regarding 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: Dorothy Beasley, Drucilla Cooper, Vera Dixon, Nyla Gonzalez, Zodia Jordan, Margaret LeBrane, Clara Martin, Deborah McWhorter, Joe Nell Payton, Barbara Ratliff, Dolores Rollins, and Dorothy Younger
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
“Chosen In Christ”
(Ephesians 1:3-14)
Related Scriptures: Acts 20:17-38; Romans 8:28-30; 2 Thessalonians 2:13-17
OUR DAILY BREAD
Do you want to have a Happy New Year? To have a “Happy New Year,” we must live according to God’s word, and we know God’s will through God’s word. As your pastor, I encourage each of us to commit to reading God’s word daily. If we faithfully read “Our Daily Bread,” we will grow in the Lord, live with more joy, and read the Bible entirely in a year. Hence, please join me in a journey through the Bible .
To those of us who are scheduled to complete the journey this Sunday, December 31. Let’s commit again in 2024, for we never “master” God’s word. Some may consider reading “Our Daily Bread” in a different version of the Bible than the one they utilized in 2023. The following are the recommended Scriptures to conclude 2023 and begin 2024:
Thursday, December 28: Zechariah 7-9; Revelation 19
Friday, December 29: Zechariah 10-12; Revelation 20
Saturday, December 30: Zechariah 13-14; Revelation 21
Sunday, December 31: Malachi; Revelation 22
Monday, January 1: Genesis 1-2; Matthew 1
Tuesday, January 2: Genesis 3-5; Matthew 2
Wednesday, January 3: Genesis 6-8; Matthew 3
Thursday, January 4: Genesis 9-11; Matthew 4
Friday, January 5: Genesis 12-14; Matthew 5:1-26
Saturday, January 6: Genesis 15-17; Matthew 5:27-48
“THREE KINDS OF GIVERS”
Someone once said that there are three kinds of givers: the flint, the sponge, and the honeycomb. To get anything out of a flint, you must hammer it, and then you get only chips and sparks. To get water out of a sponge, you must squeeze it, and the more you use pressure, the more you will get. However, the honeycomb just overflows with its own sweetness. What kind of giver are you? God loves and wants us to be like the honeycomb which is a cheerful giver. 2 Corinthians 9:7 reads: “Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.” (The word “cheerful” means hilarious, prompt, or willing.)
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: The city of Richmond has approved the revision of our design and granted us a building permit to build our Family Life Center. We have now proceeded to the next step which is negotiating 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 in the 11:00 Worship Celebration or thereafter. To participate, each believer will need bread (or crackers) and grape juice (or something similar).
Mondays:
Grocery Giveaway Preparation 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 following 2nd 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
In life, we encounter “The Old Vs. The New” (2 Corinthians 5:17). Moreover, in the church, we have “Three Kinds Of Givers” (2 Corinthians 9:7). Which one are you?
May God bless and sustain each of us.
Your Beloved Servant In Christ,
Dr. Kevin B. Hall, Pastor
“Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature:
old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.”
(2 Corinthians 5:17)
Paul informed the Corinthians that being a new creature (creation) is the result of being in Christ. When a person becomes a new creature, “old things are passed away; and behold, all things are become new.” We may not experience new things if old things have not passed away.
As we conclude 2023, we should allow old things to pass away and prepare to experience new things in 2024. Let’s avoid bringing old things that displease God into the new year; instead, let’s be open to the new things that God has designed for us.
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).
SPECIAL UPCOMING EVENTS
December 31: New Year's Eve Worship Celebration (South Campus at 10:30 p.m.)January 3-5: Old Fashioned Revival (North Campus at 7:00 p.m.)January 7: In-Person Communion (9:00 a.m. at the North Campus and 11:00 a.m.at the South Campus) and January Birthdays will be acknowledged
HOMEGOING CELEBRATION AT ST. JOHN
Sis. Loushica Worley: The Funeral will be at the South Campus on Thursday, December 28th at 11 a.m.
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 God regarding 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: Dorothy Beasley, Drucilla Cooper, Vera Dixon, Nyla Gonzalez, Zodia Jordan, Margaret LeBrane, Clara Martin, Deborah McWhorter, Joe Nell Payton, Barbara Ratliff, Dolores Rollins, and Dorothy Younger
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
“Chosen In Christ”
(Ephesians 1:3-14)
Related Scriptures: Acts 20:17-38; Romans 8:28-30; 2 Thessalonians 2:13-17
OUR DAILY BREAD
Do you want to have a Happy New Year? To have a “Happy New Year,” we must live according to God’s word, and we know God’s will through God’s word. As your pastor, I encourage each of us to commit to reading God’s word daily. If we faithfully read “Our Daily Bread,” we will grow in the Lord, live with more joy, and read the Bible entirely in a year. Hence, please join me in a journey through the Bible .
To those of us who are scheduled to complete the journey this Sunday, December 31. Let’s commit again in 2024, for we never “master” God’s word. Some may consider reading “Our Daily Bread” in a different version of the Bible than the one they utilized in 2023. The following are the recommended Scriptures to conclude 2023 and begin 2024:
Thursday, December 28: Zechariah 7-9; Revelation 19
Friday, December 29: Zechariah 10-12; Revelation 20
Saturday, December 30: Zechariah 13-14; Revelation 21
Sunday, December 31: Malachi; Revelation 22
Monday, January 1: Genesis 1-2; Matthew 1
Tuesday, January 2: Genesis 3-5; Matthew 2
Wednesday, January 3: Genesis 6-8; Matthew 3
Thursday, January 4: Genesis 9-11; Matthew 4
Friday, January 5: Genesis 12-14; Matthew 5:1-26
Saturday, January 6: Genesis 15-17; Matthew 5:27-48
“THREE KINDS OF GIVERS”
Someone once said that there are three kinds of givers: the flint, the sponge, and the honeycomb. To get anything out of a flint, you must hammer it, and then you get only chips and sparks. To get water out of a sponge, you must squeeze it, and the more you use pressure, the more you will get. However, the honeycomb just overflows with its own sweetness. What kind of giver are you? God loves and wants us to be like the honeycomb which is a cheerful giver. 2 Corinthians 9:7 reads: “Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.” (The word “cheerful” means hilarious, prompt, or willing.)
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: The city of Richmond has approved the revision of our design and granted us a building permit to build our Family Life Center. We have now proceeded to the next step which is negotiating 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 in the 11:00 Worship Celebration or thereafter. To participate, each believer will need bread (or crackers) and grape juice (or something similar).
Mondays:
Grocery Giveaway Preparation 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 following 2nd 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
In life, we encounter “The Old Vs. The New” (2 Corinthians 5:17). Moreover, in the church, we have “Three Kinds Of Givers” (2 Corinthians 9:7). Which one are you?
May God bless and sustain each of us.
Your Beloved Servant In Christ,
Dr. Kevin B. Hall, Pastor