by sjmbcadmin | Dec 9, 2021 | Uncategorized
“PEACE OR FEAR?” The power of choice is a reality; for example, we choose peace by choosing God. Peace is the third component of the fruit of the Spirit (Gal. 5:22) which suggests that peace is a benefit of being born again. Believers can have perfect peace when our...
by sjmbcadmin | Dec 2, 2021 | The Pastor's Desk
“IF IT HAD NOT BEEN THE LORD WHO WAS ON OUR SIDE” (Psalm 124:1-8) 1 If it had not been the LORD who was on our side, now may Israel say; 2 If it had not been the LORD who was on our side, when men rose up against us: 3 Then they had swallowed us up quick, when...
by sjmbcadmin | Dec 2, 2021 | Bereavement
Sis. Judy Washington’s husband passed last Tuesday, November 23, 2021. The Funeral Service is pending. Please pray for Sis. Washington and her family. Thank You. Your Servant In Christ, Dr. Kevin B. Hall, Pastor
by sjmbcadmin | Dec 2, 2021 | Bereavement
Sis. Lois Irving passed last Tuesday, November 23, 2021. She was the mother of Sis. Kathy Love and Sis. Gail Autry. The viewing will be Thursday, December 9th from 11:00 a.m. to 2 p.m., and the Funeral Service will be Friday, December 10, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. at the...
by sjmbcadmin | Nov 25, 2021 | The Pastor's Desk
“HAPPY THANKSGIVING” “Unto thee, O God, do we give thanks, unto thee do we give thanks: for that thy name is near thy wondrous works declare.” (Psalm 75:1) Every day is a day of thanksgiving, but we recognize every fourth Thursday of November as a special day of...
by sjmbcadmin | Nov 25, 2021 | Bereavement
Sis. Joslyn Dodson passed on Sunday, November 21st, and the viewing is tentatively scheduled for Saturday, December 4th from 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at Fouche Hudson Funeral Home, 3665 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland, CA 94609. The graveside service...
by sjmbcadmin | Nov 18, 2021 | The Pastor's Desk
“SOME THINGS TO THINK ABOUT” “Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if...
by sjmbcadmin | Nov 11, 2021 | The Pastor's Desk
“ARE YOU BLESSED?” Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night. Psalm 1:1-2...
by sjmbcadmin | Oct 30, 2021 | Bereavement
God has called Rev. Otis Harris, one of the pillars of St. John, to transition from earth to glory. Rev. Harris served faithfully in so many capacities as a minister of our congregation. Personally, my heart is heavy. Let us pray for his family, and I hope to share...
by sjmbcadmin | Oct 28, 2021 | The Pastor's Desk
“GOD REALLY CARES” “Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.” (1 Peter 5:7) We live in a world where people seemingly do not care. Unfortunately, some people have mates, children, and ostensibly loved ones who do not care. Notwithstanding the...
