St. John Missionary Baptist Church
Worship Celebration (Sunday, January 7, 2024)
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
Sermonic Text: Psalm 65:11
Sermonic Title: “A Year OIf God’s Goodness” (Part 2)
The Key Idea: 2024 Is A Year Of God’s Goodness.
I. We Will Prosper.
II. We Will Provide.
III. We Will Prevail.
Sermonic Title: “A Year OIf God’s Goodness” (Part 2)
The Key Idea: 2024 Is A Year Of God’s Goodness.
I. We Will Prosper.
II. We Will Provide.
III. We Will Prevail.
From the Pastor Desk
“A 2024 TRANSFORMATION”
(Romans 12:1-2 - ESV)
“I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.”
Praise God for blessing us to be alive to witness a new year. In 2024, God wants Christians to be more Christ-like which happens when we experience “A 2024 Transformation.” Rather than conforming to this world, we need to be transformed because this enables us to discern God’s good, acceptable, and perfect will.
“A 2024 Transformation” also enables us to worship God better. Paul said that our spiritual worship is when we present our bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God.
If we want to have a happy and prosperous new year, we need to experience “A 2024 Transformation.” Whatever about our lives that displeases God should change so that we can undergo God’s favor.
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
January 3-5: Old Fashioned Revival (North Campus at 7:00 p.m.)
January 7: In-person Communion (9:00 a.m. Worship at the North Campus and 11:00 a.m. Worship at the South Campus), Baptisms (11:00 a.m. Worship at the South Campus), and January Birthdaysacknowledgment in both Worship Celebrations
“A BLESSED LIFE”
We only have one life to live which is “A Blessed Life” when God is blessing us abundantly. God promised to open the windows of heaven and pour out overflowing blessings in our lives when we obediently, correctly, cheerfully, and faithfully give Him our tithes and offerings (Mal. 3:10). God challenged us to put Him to the test (try Him) and observe how He will bless us when we give our tithes and offerings.
My beloved, let’s experience “A Blessed Life” this year and throughout the remainder of our lives by giving our tithes and offerings according to God’s will. The best time to begin is now! Don’t procrastinate or hesitate! In 2024, may each parishioner of St. John undergo “A Blessed Life” as a result of giving our tithes and offerings.
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).
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
Deacons: Elwood Jordan and Steven Porter
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
“God’s Workmanship”
(Ephesians 2:1-10)
Related Scriptures: Psalm 14:1-3; Ephesians 3:1-12; Titus 3:1-7
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 will which we learn through His 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 on a journey through the Bible.
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
Sunday, January 7: Genesis 18-19; Matthew 6
Monday, January 8: Genesis 20-22; Matthew 7
Tuesday, January 9: Genesis 23-24; Matthew 8
Wednesday, January 10: Genesis 25-26; Matthew 9:1-17
Thursday, January 11: Genesis 27-28; Matthew 9:18-38
Friday, January 12: Genesis 29-30; Matthew 10:1-23
Saturday, January 13: Genesis 31-32; Matthew 10:24-42
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
As we begin this new year, we need “A 2024 Transformation” (Rom. 12:1-2). Moreover, we need “A Blessed Life” (Mal. 3:10).
May God bless and sustain each of us.
Your Beloved Servant In Christ,
Dr. Kevin B. Hall, Pastor
“A 2024 TRANSFORMATION”
(Romans 12:1-2 - ESV)
“I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.”
Praise God for blessing us to be alive to witness a new year. In 2024, God wants Christians to be more Christ-like which happens when we experience “A 2024 Transformation.” Rather than conforming to this world, we need to be transformed because this enables us to discern God’s good, acceptable, and perfect will.
“A 2024 Transformation” also enables us to worship God better. Paul said that our spiritual worship is when we present our bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God.
If we want to have a happy and prosperous new year, we need to experience “A 2024 Transformation.” Whatever about our lives that displeases God should change so that we can undergo God’s favor.
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
January 3-5: Old Fashioned Revival (North Campus at 7:00 p.m.)
January 7: In-person Communion (9:00 a.m. Worship at the North Campus and 11:00 a.m. Worship at the South Campus), Baptisms (11:00 a.m. Worship at the South Campus), and January Birthdaysacknowledgment in both Worship Celebrations
“A BLESSED LIFE”
We only have one life to live which is “A Blessed Life” when God is blessing us abundantly. God promised to open the windows of heaven and pour out overflowing blessings in our lives when we obediently, correctly, cheerfully, and faithfully give Him our tithes and offerings (Mal. 3:10). God challenged us to put Him to the test (try Him) and observe how He will bless us when we give our tithes and offerings.
My beloved, let’s experience “A Blessed Life” this year and throughout the remainder of our lives by giving our tithes and offerings according to God’s will. The best time to begin is now! Don’t procrastinate or hesitate! In 2024, may each parishioner of St. John undergo “A Blessed Life” as a result of giving our tithes and offerings.
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).
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
Deacons: Elwood Jordan and Steven Porter
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
“God’s Workmanship”
(Ephesians 2:1-10)
Related Scriptures: Psalm 14:1-3; Ephesians 3:1-12; Titus 3:1-7
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 will which we learn through His 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 on a journey through the Bible.
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
Sunday, January 7: Genesis 18-19; Matthew 6
Monday, January 8: Genesis 20-22; Matthew 7
Tuesday, January 9: Genesis 23-24; Matthew 8
Wednesday, January 10: Genesis 25-26; Matthew 9:1-17
Thursday, January 11: Genesis 27-28; Matthew 9:18-38
Friday, January 12: Genesis 29-30; Matthew 10:1-23
Saturday, January 13: Genesis 31-32; Matthew 10:24-42
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
As we begin this new year, we need “A 2024 Transformation” (Rom. 12:1-2). Moreover, we need “A Blessed Life” (Mal. 3:10).
May God bless and sustain each of us.
Your Beloved Servant In Christ,
Dr. Kevin B. Hall, Pastor