Mother Rucker Viewing and Service

by | Feb 11, 2021 | Bereavement, Membership News

Mother Inez Rucker passed Tuesday, January 12th at about 10:30 am.  (I am thankful that I visited and prayed with her the evening before she passed.)  The viewing will be next Wednesday, February 17th (10 – 11 am) at Baker Funeral Home which is located at 980...

Update from The Pastor’s Desk 2-11-21

by | Feb 11, 2021 | The Pastor's Desk

“This is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.” Psalm 118:24 By the grace of God, I greet each of you in the name of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.  We have so many reasons to praise God mainly because of who He is and what He is...

Update from The Pastor’s Desk 2-4-21

by | Feb 4, 2021 | The Pastor's Desk

CELEBRATING OUR HERITAGE We glorify God who has blessed us to enter into the second month of this year, for we can never take life for granted since tomorrow is not promised to anyone.  The existence of the United States of America is officially only 244 years,...

Update from The Pastor’s Desk 1-28-21

by | Jan 28, 2021 | Uncategorized

Greetings in the name of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.  I woke up this morning with Psalm 37:1-5 on my mind; hence, I would like to encourage you with these verses written by David along with my brief applicative exposition. 1 Fret not thyself because of...

Update from The Pastor’s Desk 1-21-21

by | Jan 21, 2021 | The Pastor's Desk

As your Pastor, I greet each of you in the name of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.  Like so many, I assume that you are being inundated with the cares of this world.  As my mother would say, “If it ain’t one thing, it’s another!”  Despite all the problems...

Update from The Pastor’s Desk 1-14-21

by | Jan 14, 2021 | The Pastor's Desk

Greetings to each of you in the name of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.  Today, I am divinely inspired to provide encouragement through an applicable exposition of Psalm 33:18-22 which reads: 18  Behold, the eye of the LORD is upon them that fear him, upon them...

Update from The Pastor’s Desk 1-7-21

by | Jan 7, 2021 | The Pastor's Desk

Psalm 113:1-3 (KJV) 1  Praise ye the LORD. Praise, O ye servants of the LORD, praise the name of the LORD. 2  Blessed be the name of the LORD from this time forth and for evermore. 3  From the rising of the sun unto the going down of the same the LORD’S name is...

Update from The Pastor’s Desk 12-31-20

by | Dec 31, 2020 | The Pastor's Desk

By the grace of God, we have lived to witness the last day of the year.  If God is willing, we may enter tomorrow into a new year.  Let’s begin now by saying “A Farewell To 2020” which has been an unprecedented and tumultuous year for many and which, as you recall,...

Update from The Pastor’s Desk 12-24-20

by | Dec 24, 2020 | The Pastor's Desk

Matthew 1:18-25 (KJV) 18  Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost. 19  Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing to make her...

Update from The Pastor’s Desk 12-10-20

by | Dec 10, 2020 | The Pastor's Desk

We praise God for allowing us to live and witness the last month of the year.  Unfortunately, 2020 will not be the greatest year in the lifetime of most people, but it is still a year to acknowledge God who has graciously kept us alive.  As I shared in last Sunday’s...

Update from The Pastor’s Desk 12-3-20

by | Dec 3, 2020 | The Pastor's Desk

“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 there be any praise, think on these...

Update from The Pastor’s Desk 11-26-20

by | Nov 26, 2020 | The Pastor's Desk

HAPPY THANKSGIVING Today is another day to give thanks unto the Lord.  Our Podcast Message last Sunday was entitled:  “Thanking God Even In Times Like These.”  David said in 1 Chronicles 16:8, 34:  “Give thanks unto the LORD, call upon his name, make known his deeds...

Bereavement: Mother Lillie M. Wiggins Brother Passed

by | Nov 24, 2020 | Bereavement

The brother of Mother Lillie M. Wiggins passed on Monday, November 23rd–a day before her birthday (November 24th). Condolences may be sent to Mother Lillie M. Wiggins at 676 Harbour Way, Richmond, California  94801. Please pray for Mother Wiggins and her family....

Update from The Pastor’s Desk 11-19-20

by | Nov 19, 2020 | The Pastor's Desk

By the grace of God, we have amazingly made it towards the end of the year to witness the beginning of the holiday season.  This is amazing because so many who began this year with us are no longer alive as we approach the conclusion of 2020.  This year really got me...

Pray For The Patterson And Savage Families

by | Nov 19, 2020 | Bereavement

Bro. Willie Patterson’s father (Mr. Ike Patterson) passed, and he was also the twin brother of Bro. Gus Patterson (the husband of the late Mother Dorothy Patterson).   Condolences may be sent to: Bro. Willie Patterson (Son of deceased) 1726 Rheem Avenue...

Update from The Pastor’s Desk 11-12-20

by | Nov 12, 2020 | The Pastor's Desk

Greetings to each of you in the name of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.  Congratulations to our new President-Elect Joe Biden and Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris.  President-Elect Joe Biden has finally succeeded in the highest office of our nation after three...

Pray For The Whittington Family

by | Nov 12, 2020 | Bereavement, Membership News

Mother Sadie Wittington went home to be with the Lord yesterday (November 10th).  For further questions, you may call the Wilson and Kratzer Mortuary.  (This is the 2nd St. John Mother that went home to be with the Lord this week.) Please pray for the Whittington...

Update from The Pastor’s Desk 11-5-20

by | Nov 5, 2020 | The Pastor's Desk

“A SHOWDOWN” On last Sunday, our podcast message was entitled:  “A Showdown.”  Biblically, “A Showdown” occurred between Elijah and the 450 prophets of Baal (1 Kings 18:17-40), and of course, Elijah became the winner when God sent down fire from heaven. At...

J.A.M. Session Update from Sis. Tammy 11-4-20

by | Nov 5, 2020 | J.A.M. Session Blog

Hey Kids, Yes, it is time for our next J.A.M. Session this coming Sunday at 4pm. Let’s find out what you remembered from the bible story Jonah and the Fish we learned at our last J.A.M session.   Where did God tell Jonah to go to warn the people? Did Jonah go? if not,...

Update from The Pastor’s Desk 10-29-20

by | Oct 29, 2020 | The Pastor's Desk

FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK With much joy, I greet each of you in the name of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.  We are so blessed to celebrate our 77th Church Anniversary, and I commend each of us who have participated and contributed.  I especially commend my son...

Update from The Pastor’s Desk 10-8-20

by | Oct 8, 2020 | The Pastor's Desk

“REACHING OTHERS FOR CHRIST” (Lk. 14:16-24)   16  Then said he unto him, A certain man made a great supper, and bade many: 17  And sent his servant at supper time to say to them that were bidden, Come; for all things are now ready. 18  And they all with one consent...

Update from The Pastor’s Desk 10-1-20

by | Oct 1, 2020 | The Pastor's Desk

God is so worthy to be praised, for He is so good all the time!  By God’s grace, we are blessed to experience a new day, month and quarter of 2020.  Since so many who began this year are no longer alive, we should be ever so thankful to God for sustaining us amid this...

Update from The Pastor’s Desk 9-23-20

by | Sep 24, 2020 | The Pastor's Desk

1 Thessalonians 5:11-22 (KJV) 11  Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do. 12  And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you; 13  And to esteem them very...

Update from The Pastor’s Desk 9-17-20

by | Sep 17, 2020 | The Pastor's Desk

“A REWARD FOR FAITHFULNESS” September 17, 2020   “Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer: behold, the devil shall cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days: be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a...

Update from The Pastor’s Desk 9-10-20

by | Sep 10, 2020 | The Pastor's Desk

“GOD IS TRYING TO TELL US SOMETHING” 9/10/20   In 1985, Steven Spielberg directed an outstanding blockbuster drama called The Color Purple.  The movie depicted the problems African American women faced during the early 20th century which included domestic violence,...

Update from The Pastor’s Desk 9-3-20

by | Sep 3, 2020 | The Pastor's Desk

The eyes of the LORD are upon the righteous, and his ears are open unto their cry. The face of the LORD is against them that do evil, to cut off the remembrance of them from the earth. The righteous cry, and the LORD heareth, and delivereth them out of all their...

Update from The Pastor’s Desk 8-27-20

by | Aug 27, 2020 | The Pastor's Desk

And Jesus answered and said unto them, Take heed that no man deceive you. For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many. And ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars: see that ye be not troubled: for all these things must come to pass,...

Update from The Pastor’s Desk 8-20-20

by | Aug 21, 2020 | The Pastor's Desk

Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. (Matthew 11:28-30) In these...

Update from The Pastor’s Desk 8-13-20

by | Aug 13, 2020 | The Pastor's Desk

For all our days are passed away in thy wrath: we spend our years as a tale that is told. The days of our years are threescore years and ten; and if by reason of strength they be fourscore years, yet is their strength labour and sorrow; for it is soon cut off, and we...

Update from The Pastor’s Desk 8-6-20

by | Aug 8, 2020 | The Pastor's Desk

Lift up your heads, O ye gates; and be ye lift up, ye everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in. Who is this King of glory? The LORD strong and mighty, the LORD mighty in battle. Lift up your heads, O ye gates; even lift them up, ye everlasting doors; and...

Bereavement: Deacon Tommy Redwood & Family

by | Aug 4, 2020 | Bereavement

Please pray for Deacon Tommy Redwood and his family. Deacon Redwood’s sister went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 30, 2020, in Milwaukee, WS. Condolences can be sent to: Deacon Tommy Redwood 6047 Arlington Boulevard Richmond, CA...

Update from The Pastor’s Desk 7-30-20

by | Jul 30, 2020 | The Pastor's Desk

In thee, O LORD, do I put my trust; let me never be ashamed: deliver me in thy righteousness. Bow down thine ear to me; deliver me speedily: be thou my strong rock, for a house of defense to save me. For thou art my rock and my fortress; therefore, for thy...

Update from The Pastor’s Desk 7-23-20

by | Jul 23, 2020 | The Pastor's Desk

“Rejoice evermore. Pray without ceasing. In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you” (1 Thes. 5:16-18). Despite all of the challenges people face, we have so many reasons to be thankful.  God is our creator, sustainer, healer...

Statement Regarding Pastor Hall’s Health

by | Jul 21, 2020 | Sick & Shut-In

Yesterday, my father, Pastor Kevin B. Hall had a ministroke also known as a transient ischemic attack (TIA). He is now home from the hospital and resting, but the next 7 days are crucial to his long term health. As a Christian, I believe strongly in the power of...

Update from Pastor Kevin B. Hall 7-16-20

by | Jul 16, 2020 | The Pastor's Desk

“Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting. And let us not be weary in well...

Bereavement: Sis. Zeffie Bradford & Family

by | Jul 13, 2020 | Bereavement

Please pray for Sis. Zeffie Bradford and her family. Sis. Bradford’s mother went home to be with the Lord this morning. Condolences can be sent to: Mrs. Annez Moses and family 4550 Fallen Oaks Drive Houston, Texas  77091 May God bless and sustain each of us....