by pastorhall | 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...
by sjmbcadmin | Oct 6, 2020 | Bereavement, Membership News
Please pray for Sis. Franketha Johnson and her family. Sis. Franketha Johnson’s mother (Min. Naomi Willis) went home to be with the Lord early this morning, October 5, 2020, and the funeral service is pending.
by pastorhall | 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...
by pastorhall | 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...
by sjmbcadmin | Sep 23, 2020 | Membership News
Congratulations to Brother Alvin and Mother Mary Parker who are celebrating today their 64th Wedding Anniversary.
by sjmbcadmin | Sep 23, 2020 | Bereavement
Sis. Teddie Kirtman mourns the passing of her sister, Sis. Beverley Kirtman. Condolences may be sent to Sis. Teddie Kirtman 5256 Victor Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530. Please pray for the Ferguson family and Kirtman...
by sjmbcadmin | Sep 23, 2020 | Bereavement
Min. Bette Ferguson mourns the passing of her mother, Sis. Ruby Timmons who was a member of Ephesians COGIC. The date of the funeral service is pending. Condolences may be sent to the Min. Bette Ferguson at 2517 A Cutting Blvd., Richmond, CA 94804.
by pastorhall | 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...
by pastorhall | 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,...
by sjmbcadmin | 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...
by sjmbcadmin | 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,...
by sjmbcadmin | 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...
by sjmbcadmin | 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...
by sjmbcadmin | Aug 8, 2020 | Bereavement
Bro. James Washington and Sis. Patricia Washington mourn the passing of their daughter, Vicki Washington on Saturday, August 1st in Las Vegas, NV. Condolences may be sent to the Washington Family at 323 So. 49th Street, Richmond, CA 94804, telephone (510) 846-8301....
by sjmbcadmin | 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...
by sjmbcadmin | 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...
by sjmbcadmin | 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...
by sjmbcadmin | 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...
by sjmbcadmin | 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...
by pastorhall | 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...
by sjmbcadmin | 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....
by sjmbcadmin | Jul 9, 2020 | Bereavement
Bro. Dudley Rucker went home to be with Lord on Wednesday (July 8th). Our prayers are with his wife (Mother Inez Rucker) and family. Currently, the date of the Homegoing Celebration is pending.
by pastorhall | Jul 9, 2020 | The Pastor's Desk
Even the youths shall faint and be weary, and the young men shall utterly fall: But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint (Is. 40:30-31)....
by pastorhall | Jul 2, 2020 | The Pastor's Desk
Even the youths shall faint and be weary, and the young men shall utterly fall: But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint (Is. 40:30-31)....
by pastorhall | Jun 25, 2020 | The Pastor's Desk
Fret not thyself because of evildoers, neither be thou envious against the workers of iniquity. For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, and wither as the green herb. Trust in the LORD, and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed....
by pastorhall | Jun 18, 2020 | The Pastor's Desk
The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? When the wicked, even mine enemies and my foes, came upon me to eat up my flesh, they stumbled and fell. Though an host should encamp against me,...
by sjmbcadmin | Jun 12, 2020 | Bereavement
Bro. Lonnie Martin (the husband of Sis. Clara Martin) is experiencing grief because of the passing this morning (June 12th) of his oldest and only surviving sister, who passed in Houston, Texas. At the age of 90, she was recovering from Covid-19, but the exact cause...
by pastorhall | Jun 11, 2020 | The Pastor's Desk
I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the LORD, which made heaven and earth. He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: he that keepeth thee will not slumber. Behold, he that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor...
by sjmbcadmin | Jun 4, 2020 | Bereavement
Sis. Pearl Hollins is experiencing grief because of the passing of her brother, Willie Baker of Stockton, California. He passed on Thursday, June 4, 2020. Condolences can be sent to the family at 2651 Moyer Road, Richmond, CA 94806. Please pray for Sis. Hollins and...
by pastorhall | Jun 4, 2020 | The Pastor's Desk
The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the...
by pastorhall | May 28, 2020 | The Pastor's Desk
Greetings in the name of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Today, we are approaching the eleventh week of being physically apart and without the privilege of entering and enjoying the facilities of St. John. President Trump declared last week that churches can...
by pastorhall | May 21, 2020 | The Pastor's Desk
As your beloved pastor, I greet each of you in the name of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Today, we are approaching the tenth week of being physically apart and without the privilege of entering and enjoying the facilities of St. John. Governor Newsom stated...
by pastorhall | May 14, 2020 | The Pastor's Desk
As your beloved pastor, I greet each of you in the name of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. As we approach almost nine weeks of being physically apart, God has kept us alive despite this global crisis. I am pleased with how creatively we have developed in such a...
by pastorhall | May 7, 2020 | The Pastor's Desk
Greetings to each of you in the name of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. By the grace of God, we have made it into the month of May, and we now have been physically apart for almost eight weeks. In the meantime, please adhere to the following: Continue to be...
by pastorhall | May 3, 2020 | The Pastor's Desk
As your pastor, I greet each of you in the name of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. By the grace of God, we have made it to the conclusion of April. We have been physically apart for almost seven weeks, but I hope that we will be able to see each other, worship...
by pastorhall | Apr 23, 2020 | The Pastor's Desk
Greetings to everyone in the name of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Although I miss seeing, worshipping and fellowshipping with everyone, I am learning how to enjoy life despite being “sheltered in place,” and I trust that you are doing likewise. We have been...
by pastorhall | Apr 9, 2020 | The Pastor's Desk
Greetings to everyone in the name of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. I must sincerely express how much I miss seeing, worshipping and fellowshipping with each of you. The lifestyle that all of us is experiencing is something foreign to most of us, but we must...
by pastorhall | Apr 2, 2020 | The Pastor's Desk
To the beloved parishioners of St. John, I greet you in the name of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. As your pastor, I truly miss worshipping and fellowshipping with you, for I have not seen most of you since March 15, 2020. Nonetheless, like you, I am blessed to...
by pastorhall | Mar 26, 2020 | The Pastor's Desk
To the beloved parishioners of St. John, I greet you in the name of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Unfortunately, these are challenging and difficult times for us mainly due to the Coronavirus. Like many of us, every day I am bothered reading and hearing news...
by pastorhall | Mar 18, 2020 | The Pastor's Desk
“SEE THE SALVATION OF THE LORD” Exodus 14:13-14 (KJV) 13 And Moses said unto the people, Fear ye not, stand still, and see the salvation of the LORD, which he will shew to you to day: for the Egyptians whom ye have seen to day, ye shall see them again no more for...
