Services: 8:00 a.m. – Traditional Service 9:10 a.m. – Sunday School 10:15 a.m. – Blended Service 12:00 Noon – Contemporary Service

Rev. Dr. Ostein B. Truitt Assistant Pastor

Rev. Sadie Woolford Associate Pastor

Pastoral Care

Rev. Kenneth Rogers Executive Director

Ministries & Operations

Rev. Rickey Harvey, Jr. Youth Pastor

Address: 9055 Tamar Drive

Columbia, MD 21045 (410) 992-6977

Sunday, July 28, 2019

Church-Wide Theme: A Church That’s On The Move

July Theme: Evangelism that Moves

Matthew 16:18

www.stjohnbaptistchurch.org

Rev. Dr. Robert A.F. Turner, Sr. Pastor

Praise the Lord and welcome to St John Baptist Church! On be-half of the entire St John family, allow me to take this opportuni-ty to thank our friends, guests & members for choosing to help us lift up the name of Jesus here today. We say to you who are unsaved, “Join Jesus!” To you who are seeking a church home, “Join us in membership”, as we seek to make disciples for Jesus Christ. Pastor Robert Turner

OUR VISION

To be “A Christ -

Centered Church,

Making a Difference

for Jesus Christ in the

Church, Community,

Home & Workplace.”

We 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, to photo-

graph, film and capture you and your likeness, on film and/or through any other method currently available or that becomes available

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 will your likeness be

used in connection with commercial endorsements of any kind.

◊ SJBC Question of the Week ◊ What is your favorite Bible verse about Evangelism? #SJBCTalks

◊ Highlights ◊

OUR MISSION To be a thriving spiritual center that reaches people for

Christ and builds believers to be Christ-like. (Matthew 28:19-20; Jude 1:20-21)

“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 he measure you use, it will be measured to you.” Luke 6:38

We are excited about our new Connect Ministry Ambassadors. They give an extra spe-cial welcome to all first time guests and share a gift with them. Check out their new

badges. Kudos to all members who lovingly reach out to all guests!

12 noon

Continued Prayer Available Prayer Room With One of the Deacons

July 28, 2019

Sunday School 9:10 a.m.

Theme: A Reason To Testify

Call to Worship

Invocation

Choral Response

Baptism

Hymn of Praise

Responsive Reading

Pastoral Highlights

Welcome

Selection

Offering/Selection

Sermonic Selection

Scripture/Sermon—

Rev. Dr. Robert A.F. Turner

John 4: 27-30

A Reason To Testify

Invitational Hymn—

Choir & Congregation

Altar Prayer

Closing Hymn

Benediction

Call to Worship

Opening Prayer

Baptism

Song of Praise

Welcome Guests

Pastoral Highlights

Offering/Song

Song of Preparation

Read God’s Word/Sermon -

Rev. Dr. Robert A.F. Turner

John 4: 27-30

A Reason To Testify

Special Invitation

Community Prayer

Closing Song

Closing Prayer

Opening Words/Prayer

Baptism

Worship & Praise

Welcome Guests

Pastoral Highlights

Offering/Song

Dancers of Inspiration

Special Song

Read God’s Word/Message -

Rev. Dr. Robert A.F. Turner

John 4: 27-30

A Reason To Testify

Special Invitation

Community Prayer

Closing Song

Closing Prayer

10:15 a.m. 8:00 a.m.

Worship Worship Worship

MESSAGE NOTES Date:

Speaker:

Scripture:

Sermon Title:

POINTS TO REMEMBER

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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.

Let’s Worship God With Our Tithe And An Offering A tithe is 10% of your income. An offering is any amount you give over and above that amount. Tithing is God’s minimum standard, the starting point! As God prospers you, you will want to give more. Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken to-gether, and running over. Luke 6:38.

Spreading The Word of God We ask each member to commit to sharing the good news with at least 5 people. Invite

them to Sunday worship services and lead at least 5 people to accept Christ as their Savior

during the month of July. For more information contact Rev. Truitt and please let her

know how you are doing at otruitt@stjohnbaptistchurch.org

SJBC Sunday Scoop-Summer Quarter At-A-Glance

Looking to grow your biblical knowledge this summer? Join Sunday School as we ex-

plore God’s Word through a quarterly theme and monthly focus to guide our learning.

The theme for the Summer Quarter is What is the Covenant?

Here are the July weekly study outlines: A Fulfilled Covenant

July 28 Jesus Teaches About Spiritual Discernment (Matthew 7:1-6, 15-23)

Need more information, please contact your Sunday School Planning Team

at SJBCss1@gmail.com. We look forward to seeing you in class.

Power Hour 7/31 at 7:00pm

Summer Adult Bible Study

Mon., July 29

The Gospels. Facilitator: Rev. Todd Givens. Join in an exciting study of God’s Word during the lazy hazy days of summer!

Register at: http://discoversjbcevents.eventbrite.com For more information contact Rev. Givens at givens634@msn.com

The Golden Hearts Annual Shoes for School Community

Outreach Project The Golden Hearts are raising money to assist families with financial challenges to pur-

chase new shoes for children returning to school. The Golden Hearts are asking individu-

als to donate for the 2019 school year as they would like to continue to assist children in

Howard County. Envelopes are available, ask an Usher.

For more information, contact Sis. Sheila Yancy at 410-992-5767 or sheilayance@aol.com

We encourage all members to bring guest:

Sun., July 28— Bring a Family Member to Church

Sun., Aug, 4— Were you born in August? If so, bring someone else who was

also born in the month of August.

Sun. Aug, 11– Divine 9, bring a Soror or Bro to church with you

Sun., Aug, 18— Youth, bring someone from your sports team or recreational

club.

Sun., Aug, 25— Bring a Ravens or Redskins fan and wear your team colors.

Let’s fill the house of the Lord and worship together

every Sunday!!!!

The Connect Ministry Connect discipleship classes will be held after our 8am &

10:15am services. This class is for new members and anyone

interested in learning more about SJBC. The class is designed

to strengthen our church by using Godly principles to engage

and disciple members.

Connect Ambassadors will host our first-time guest reception

in the Fellowship Hall after 10:15am service for a brief conver-

sation and offer a gift to show our appreciation for you wor-

shipping with us!

Guest be sure to fill out a guest card and place it in the offering basket OR scan the QR

code above to enter your contact information.

Grief Share Training

Tues., Aug, 6, 6:30 p.m.

Grief Share is a lay-led support group for people who have lost loved ones through death.

We are looking for members with a passion for ministering to bereaved members and peo-

ple in the community. If you would like to find out more about this caring ministry, you

are invited to participate in the upcoming training session. For more information, contact

Rev. Ostein Truitt at 410-992-6977.

Ministry Leader Volunteers Needed

If interested, contact Rev. Rogers at krogers@stjohnbaptistchurch.org

Coordinator - Christian Education Ministry

Coordinator - Health and Wholeness Ministry

Coordinator - Congregational Support and Fellowship

Coordinator - Evangelism and Outreach

Sound Board Technicians and Audio Visual Volunteers Needed!

Are you skilled in operating the sound board, or interested in learning?

Are you interested in joining our Audio Visual team?

If interested, contact Desiree Towson: Dtowson@stjohnbaptistchurch.org

We are able to train you as well!

Leader - Media Ministry

Leader - Christmas Eve Gift Giving Program

Leader – Couples Ministry

Leader - Culinary Arts Ministry

Leader - Military & Veteran Ministry (New)

Leader - Youth Ministry Leader (New)

Leader - Grief Share Facilitator

Visit our website at www.stjohnbaptistchurch.org for more details

What’s Next?

WOMEN’S MINISTRY

The Women’s Spiritual Retreat Weekend!

Fri., September 20– Retreat & word from Jasmin “Jazz” Sculark

Sat., September 21– Retreat & word from Bishop Millicent Hunter

Early bird tickets are $60 until 7/31.

Visit Fillmycupsjbc.com or Register on Eventbrite TODAY!

Paint & Praise: Sat., November 9 from 5-8pm. Cost $28.00. Participants will each create a

masterpiece of their own. All paint, brushes and equipment will be provided.

Receive Text messages from the SJBC Women’s Ministry. All women are encouraged to

send the text “SJBCWomen” to 84576 in order to receive updates and information from

the women’s ministry.

Come Join The Theater Cluster On A Bus Trip To New York City To

See The New Play, "Tina: The Tina Turner Musical

Sat., December 7, 2019 for a 2:00pm matinee

Cost: (Including the bus and dinner at Sylvia’s Restaurant) - $265.00. Deposit of $160 due

by July 16, 2019. Balance due by August 25, 2019.

Please Contact: Sis. Evelyn English: (443) 421-1229 or Sis. JoAnn Burnett: (410) 262-2986

Social Media

Follow us on our social media platforms to stay up-to-date:

Twitter: sjbc_discover

Instagram: sjbc_discover

Facebook: St John Baptist Church

YouTube: St John Baptist Church

Visit our new website: www.stjohnbaptistchurch.org

YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY

ARE YOU IN YOUR 20’S OR 30’S? The SJBC Young Adult Ministry is the place for you! This ministry exists to help young adults grow as believers of Jesus and leaders in the world. To join us, text “sjbcYAM” to 84576, select SJBC Young Adult Ministry, and scroll down and save. Look out for text up-dates in the near future!

TEEN “LET GOD IN” YOUTH RETREAT: AUG. 4-7

8th-12th Grade Students are encouraged to register for the 2019 Youth Retreat! We will be traveling to the Refreshing Mountain Retreat Center in Stevens, PA for 4 days of spiritual growth, development, and fun! The non-refundable registration for the entire retreat is only $50. Space is limited, so register today on Eventbrite.

PARENTS & STUDENTS: RECEIVE TEXT UPDATES FROM THE YOUTH MINISTRY

Every SJBC parent & student is asked to text “sjbcyouth” to 84576. Click the link that you’ll receive and select each ministry the you participate in (Parents, select “Parents”). You’ll receive notifications about happenings in our Youth Ministry!

SUMMER YOUTH CHURCH—RECESS

SJBC Youth Church will take a recess this summer, now—August. Students are in-vited to worship in the main sanctuary as we prepare for the 2019-2020 youth min-istry year! If you feel called to serve youth ministry next year, email:

YouthMinistry@StJohnBaptistChurch.org

◊ Homebound Rainsford Trivers ◊ Ed Tucker ◊ Ruth Craigen ◊ Eunice Frazier (VA) ◊ Gayla Elder-Leak ◊ Thelma Giles ◊ Delores Thomas ◊

Brighton Gardens Assisted Living Iris Moran

Lighthouse Senior Living Otis & Mary Wyche

Harmony Hall Jacqueline Vandervall

Millers Grant Rev. Rose Robinson

Week of 7-28-2019: Denise Caldwell at djcaldd@yahoo.com or 443-896-8591

If you desire a visit, please contact the Minister assigned for the week.

*Bold indicates new entries for this week.

OUR SICK Charles Gayle — Travis Thomas—George Butler — Joyce Hunter— Dea.

Dorothy Tucker—Theresa Gusler—Mark King— Ed Tucker— Robert Millner —Juliet

Yeates– Trotman— Joseph Millner— Mary Wyche— Arlene Tate — Blair Shrop-

shire— Leath McCallum— Enrica Young— Cheryl Miller

PRAYER DUE TO ILLNESS: Sylvia Martin’s husband — Dea. Lenny Harper’s

wife - Sylvia Johnson’s brother—LaVarne Burton’s son—Herb Massie’s son & neph-

ew—Dea. Murrell’s sister— Monica Jackson’s aunt— Dea. Gary Witherspoon’s grand-

daughter— Dea. Stacey Field’s uncle — Dea. Mignonette Keller’s son— Dea. Gary

Witherspoon’s mother-in-law— Debby Campbell’s mother— Cheryl Miller’s daugh-

ter

BEREAVEMENT: Claude Watts passed— Rev. Ella Moore lost her brother-in-

law— Charles Moore lost his uncle— Rev. William Scott lost his brother—

Glenda Morton lost her sister— Todd Baker lost his cousin

Envoy of Alexandria

Beulah Patterson Maranatha House

Karen Williams Angels Alert Assisted Living

Jean Cooper

Rev. Rogers Barnes is on the prayer line. Join him for prayer!!!

Call: 410.995.6089

Reading the Bible in One Year

We encourage members to make a commitment to reading God’s word. We guarantee the more you read it, the more you will love it! You can access the plan by following these footprints: Visit stjohnbap-tistchurch.org and scroll all the way to the Bottom - Through the Bible in One Year - Bible in a Year Isaiah 4— Isaiah 26

PRAYER AVAILABLE AFTER SERVICE

Every Sunday, worshipers can bring burdens and concerns to the Lord in prayer. A Deacon will be available after each Sunday service to pray with you in the Prayer Room.

Need a Ride to church?

Transportation to the 8:00 a.m., and 10:15 a.m. Sunday Services is available by calling 410. 992.6977 ext. 1021.

Please leave a detailed message on the previous Fri., before 5:00 p.m. with your name, the transportation need, and

a contact number for someone from the Transportation Ministry

HOW TO REACH OUR STAFF 410.992.6977

Senior Pastor Rev. Dr. Robert A.F. Turner Ext. 1006 roturner@stjohnbaptistchurch.org Office #121

Exec. Director of Ministries & Operations Rev. Kenneth Rogers Ext. 1023 krogers@stjohnbaptistchurch.org Office #118

Assistant Pastor Rev. Dr. Ostein Truitt Ext. 1007 ostruitt@stjohnbaptistchurch.org Office #119

Assoc. Pastor for Pastoral Care Rev. Sadie Woolford 410-730-1839 woolfordplace@aol.com

Youth Pastor Rev. Rickey Harvey Ext. 1014 rharvey@stjohnbaptistchurch.org

Operations Manager Sis. Vera Miles Ext. 1010 vmiles@stjohnbaptistchurch.org Office # 112

Building Manager Rev. John West Ext. 1015 Sjbc_bldgmgr@stjohnbaptistchurch.org Office # 112

Marketing & Communications Specialist Sis. Desiree Towson Ext. 1024 dtowson@stjohnbaptistchurch.org

Executive Assistant Sis. Lisa Copelin Ext. 1011 Sjbc_ministryadmin@stjohnbaptistchurch.org

Receptionist/File Clerk Sis. Jamira Livingston Ext. 1001 Sjbc_churchadmin@stjohnbaptistchurch.org

Church Evacuation Overview

In the event of an emergency you are requested to remain where you are in

order to receive instructions on how to proceed.

If we need to evacuate the building:

1. Please follow the instructions of staff positioned along the way and head

to the designated safe area.

2. Parents please do not attempt to go and get your children if they are in

Children’s Church. Once all children have been accounted for, you will

be allowed to reunite with them.

3. Please do not attempt to go to your car or to drive off the parking lot.

4. Please remain in the designated safe area until instructions to return to

the building are given.

We are so happy to have you worship with us today.

As you take your seat, please take a minute and familiarize yourself

with where the exits are located.

In the event of an emergency you will receive appropriate

instructions from the pulpit.

PLEASE ENJOY THE SERVICE.

Please remember that all ministry bulletin requests are due by Mon. at 6 p.m. emailed to bulletinsinfo@stjohnbaptistchurch.org.

Before posting items on the bulletin board, you must receive approval from

the office.