St. John Missionary Baptist Church
Worship Celebration (Sunday, June 30, 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: Job 13:13 (ESV)
“Let me have silence, and I will speak, and let come on me what may.”
Sermonic Title: “Come What May”
The Key Idea: “Come What May, We Can Succeed.
I. “Come What May,” We Can Succeed If Delivered.
II. “Come What May,” We Can Succeed If Discipled.
III. “Come What May,” We Can Succeed If Destined.
IV. “Come What May,” We Can Succeed If Determined.
“Let me have silence, and I will speak, and let come on me what may.”
Sermonic Title: “Come What May”
The Key Idea: “Come What May, We Can Succeed.
I. “Come What May,” We Can Succeed If Delivered.
II. “Come What May,” We Can Succeed If Discipled.
III. “Come What May,” We Can Succeed If Destined.
IV. “Come What May,” We Can Succeed If Determined.
From the Pastor Desk
“VENGEANCE IS MINE”
(Romans 12:19 – ESV)
“Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God,
for it is written, “Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.”
We live in a world where people are not always kind, and unfortunately, we are often closely related to some of these people. When people mistreat us, we are frequently tempted to retaliate, but striking back is not how God desires us to handle these situations.
Paul informs us in Romans 12:19 that we should never avenge ourselves; instead, let God handle people who mistreat us. Allow God to display His wrath which can be defined as “His holy action of retributive justice towards persons whose actions deserve eternal condemnation.” In short, God’s wrath is His righteous anger, and this is manifested when people abuse God’s children.
My beloved, live knowing that vengeance is not ours, and this means we cannot seek revenge when people maltreat us. Some of us have reasons to be upset because of how we have been treated, but retaliation cannot be an option. Rather than avenging ourselves, we must submit to God who said: “Vengeance Is Mine.”
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).
THANK YOU
At St. John, June is Pastor Edification Month. I have been truly blessed this month because of the love and kindness I enjoyed from so many of you. For 37 years, I have been blessed annually with Pastor Appreciation Worship Celebrations (except for 2020 due to the pandemic). Even though we did not celebrate as we have in the past with a guest church and tasty meal, I am today a happier person because so many of you demonstrated your love and appreciation to me (as your beloved pastor who has served St. John for 30 years) through generous love offerings and unfeigned edifications.
May God bless you even more abundantly, for you have truly blessed me. Thank you!
2024 GRADUATES
All St. John graduates should contact Min. Peggy Alexander (Minister of Christian Education) by June 28, 2024, if interested in receiving recognition from our church at pmorris@sjmbc.org.
If you graduate from High School and plan to attend college or vocational school, you may qualify for a scholarship. Applications can be found at sjmbc.org. Also, if you desire to give towards scholarships, you can do so via mail or online at sjmbc.org.
SIX FLAGS DISCOVERY KINGDOM
Generation NoWWW has scheduled an outing on Saturday, June 29th to go to Six Flags Discovery Kingdom in Vallejo, California. They will meet at the South Campus at 10:30 a.m.and depart at 11:00 a.m. For more information, contact Min. Eric Frazier (Generation NoWWW Minister).
UNPLUGGED SUNDAY
We may dress comfortably and casually on the fifth Sunday, June 30th, because it will be Unplugged Sunday. (Note, Unplugged Sunday will be on the 5th Sunday instead of the 4thSunday this month.) In both of our Worship Celebrations (North Campus at 9:00 a.m. and South Campus at 11:00 a.m.), I will be preaching, and we will be blessed with inspirational singing. Please plan to attend and invite others to attend, especially young people.
A BODY, MIND & SOUL AFFAIR
On Saturday, July 20th, (12:00 to 4:00 p.m.), A Mind, Body, & Soul Affair will be at our South Campus providing awareness and resources for hypertension/blood pressure, diabetes, cancer, and mental health. Many professionals will be participating. Come and share with others that it is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Min. Eric Frazier (Generation NoWWW Minister).
“FOLLOW SUIT”
To “Follow Suit” means to do what someone else did; therefore, as God gave, we should give. Someone said: “We give because God gave first.” Jesus said: “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). Based on this, we should give our best because God gave His best. In other words, we should “Follow Suit.”
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. God inspires us to give our offerings from the remaining 90%, 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 ill.
Pastor & Minister: Kevin B. Hall & Family, John L. Hall, and Metrice Williams
Mothers: Annie Johnson, Ermestine Martin, Ruth Thomas, Marie Ward, Lillie Wiggins, and Ruth Wilson
Brothers: Anthony Jones, Steven Jordan, Lonnie Martin, and James White
Sisters: Dorothy Beasley, Elizabeth Brown, Clara Caldwell, Drucilla Cooper, Mary Ann Cousin, Annie Craven, Vera Dixon, Nyla Gonzalez, Cristina Jones, Zodia Jordan, Clara Martin, Deborah McWhorter, Joe Nell Payton, Barbara Ratliff, Dolores Rollins, Peggy Stephens, 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
“Ruth Marries Boaz”
(Ruth 4:1-10)
Related Scriptures: Deuteronomy 25:7-10; Ruth 3:1-18; 4:11-22; Jeremiah 32:6-15
OUR DAILY BREAD
Thursday, June 27: Job 13-15; Acts 8:26-40
Friday, June 28: Job 16-18; Acts 9:1-22
Saturday, June 29: Job 19-20; Acts 9:23-43
Sunday, June 30: Job 21-22; Acts 10:1-23
Monday, July 1: Job 23-25; Acts 10:24-48
Tuesday, July 2: Job 26-28; Acts 11
Wednesday, July 3: Job 29-30; Acts 12
Thursday, July 4: Job 31-32; Acts 13:1-23
Friday, July 5: Job 33-34; Acts 13:24-52
Saturday, July 6: Job 35-37; Acts 14
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 approved the revised design for our Family Life Center saving us over $500,000.00. We are close to selecting and signing an indenture with a contractor.
Please pray daily 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. I am not promoting equal giving but equal sacrifice, which is an appeal to each of us to do our very best. If you are a parishioner or affiliate of St. John, you should want to give financially so that you will feel good in the future knowing that you contributed to an edifice that will glorify God and enrich a community.
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 after that. Each believer will need bread (or crackers) and grape juice (or something similar) to participate.
Mondays:
Grocery Giveaway Preparation at 10:00 a.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.
A BIBLICAL RECAPITULATION
Rather than retaliating, we should remember that God said: “Vengeance Is Mine” (Rom. 12:19 - ESV). Also, as God gave, we should “Follow Suit” (Jn. 3:16).
May God bless and sustain each of us.
Your Beloved Servant In Christ,
Pastor Kevin B. Hall
D.Min., M.Div., M.R.E., B.Th., B.A.
“VENGEANCE IS MINE”
(Romans 12:19 – ESV)
“Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God,
for it is written, “Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.”
We live in a world where people are not always kind, and unfortunately, we are often closely related to some of these people. When people mistreat us, we are frequently tempted to retaliate, but striking back is not how God desires us to handle these situations.
Paul informs us in Romans 12:19 that we should never avenge ourselves; instead, let God handle people who mistreat us. Allow God to display His wrath which can be defined as “His holy action of retributive justice towards persons whose actions deserve eternal condemnation.” In short, God’s wrath is His righteous anger, and this is manifested when people abuse God’s children.
My beloved, live knowing that vengeance is not ours, and this means we cannot seek revenge when people maltreat us. Some of us have reasons to be upset because of how we have been treated, but retaliation cannot be an option. Rather than avenging ourselves, we must submit to God who said: “Vengeance Is Mine.”
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).
THANK YOU
At St. John, June is Pastor Edification Month. I have been truly blessed this month because of the love and kindness I enjoyed from so many of you. For 37 years, I have been blessed annually with Pastor Appreciation Worship Celebrations (except for 2020 due to the pandemic). Even though we did not celebrate as we have in the past with a guest church and tasty meal, I am today a happier person because so many of you demonstrated your love and appreciation to me (as your beloved pastor who has served St. John for 30 years) through generous love offerings and unfeigned edifications.
May God bless you even more abundantly, for you have truly blessed me. Thank you!
2024 GRADUATES
All St. John graduates should contact Min. Peggy Alexander (Minister of Christian Education) by June 28, 2024, if interested in receiving recognition from our church at pmorris@sjmbc.org.
If you graduate from High School and plan to attend college or vocational school, you may qualify for a scholarship. Applications can be found at sjmbc.org. Also, if you desire to give towards scholarships, you can do so via mail or online at sjmbc.org.
SIX FLAGS DISCOVERY KINGDOM
Generation NoWWW has scheduled an outing on Saturday, June 29th to go to Six Flags Discovery Kingdom in Vallejo, California. They will meet at the South Campus at 10:30 a.m.and depart at 11:00 a.m. For more information, contact Min. Eric Frazier (Generation NoWWW Minister).
UNPLUGGED SUNDAY
We may dress comfortably and casually on the fifth Sunday, June 30th, because it will be Unplugged Sunday. (Note, Unplugged Sunday will be on the 5th Sunday instead of the 4thSunday this month.) In both of our Worship Celebrations (North Campus at 9:00 a.m. and South Campus at 11:00 a.m.), I will be preaching, and we will be blessed with inspirational singing. Please plan to attend and invite others to attend, especially young people.
A BODY, MIND & SOUL AFFAIR
On Saturday, July 20th, (12:00 to 4:00 p.m.), A Mind, Body, & Soul Affair will be at our South Campus providing awareness and resources for hypertension/blood pressure, diabetes, cancer, and mental health. Many professionals will be participating. Come and share with others that it is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Min. Eric Frazier (Generation NoWWW Minister).
“FOLLOW SUIT”
To “Follow Suit” means to do what someone else did; therefore, as God gave, we should give. Someone said: “We give because God gave first.” Jesus said: “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). Based on this, we should give our best because God gave His best. In other words, we should “Follow Suit.”
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. God inspires us to give our offerings from the remaining 90%, 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 ill.
Pastor & Minister: Kevin B. Hall & Family, John L. Hall, and Metrice Williams
Mothers: Annie Johnson, Ermestine Martin, Ruth Thomas, Marie Ward, Lillie Wiggins, and Ruth Wilson
Brothers: Anthony Jones, Steven Jordan, Lonnie Martin, and James White
Sisters: Dorothy Beasley, Elizabeth Brown, Clara Caldwell, Drucilla Cooper, Mary Ann Cousin, Annie Craven, Vera Dixon, Nyla Gonzalez, Cristina Jones, Zodia Jordan, Clara Martin, Deborah McWhorter, Joe Nell Payton, Barbara Ratliff, Dolores Rollins, Peggy Stephens, 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
“Ruth Marries Boaz”
(Ruth 4:1-10)
Related Scriptures: Deuteronomy 25:7-10; Ruth 3:1-18; 4:11-22; Jeremiah 32:6-15
OUR DAILY BREAD
Thursday, June 27: Job 13-15; Acts 8:26-40
Friday, June 28: Job 16-18; Acts 9:1-22
Saturday, June 29: Job 19-20; Acts 9:23-43
Sunday, June 30: Job 21-22; Acts 10:1-23
Monday, July 1: Job 23-25; Acts 10:24-48
Tuesday, July 2: Job 26-28; Acts 11
Wednesday, July 3: Job 29-30; Acts 12
Thursday, July 4: Job 31-32; Acts 13:1-23
Friday, July 5: Job 33-34; Acts 13:24-52
Saturday, July 6: Job 35-37; Acts 14
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 approved the revised design for our Family Life Center saving us over $500,000.00. We are close to selecting and signing an indenture with a contractor.
Please pray daily 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. I am not promoting equal giving but equal sacrifice, which is an appeal to each of us to do our very best. If you are a parishioner or affiliate of St. John, you should want to give financially so that you will feel good in the future knowing that you contributed to an edifice that will glorify God and enrich a community.
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 after that. Each believer will need bread (or crackers) and grape juice (or something similar) to participate.
Mondays:
Grocery Giveaway Preparation at 10:00 a.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.
A BIBLICAL RECAPITULATION
Rather than retaliating, we should remember that God said: “Vengeance Is Mine” (Rom. 12:19 - ESV). Also, as God gave, we should “Follow Suit” (Jn. 3:16).
May God bless and sustain each of us.
Your Beloved Servant In Christ,
Pastor Kevin B. Hall
D.Min., M.Div., M.R.E., B.Th., B.A.