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Sunday Mornings at 9:00amBackground: Ezra 9-10
Devotional Reading: Ezekiel 18:25-32
Keep in Mind
"And Ezra the priest stood up, and said unto them, Ye have transgressed ... to increase the trespass of Israel. Now therefore make confession unto the LORD God of your fathers, and do his pleasure: and separate yourselves from the people of the land." (Ezra 10:10-11, KJV)
Understanding the Bible Sunday School
SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS
February 19, 2023 Time: TBAContact: Wilbert Lewis
Phone: 803
Email: [email protected]
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Saint John Baptist Church – Sunday School
Nehemiah Begins to Build
Lesson #5 Nehemiah 1--3
February 19, 2023
Objectives: To: (1) learn how Nehemiah arranged a transfer to Jerusalem; (2) find out how Nehemiah inspected the city and inspired the people to rebuild it; and (3) acknowledge our need to clear from our lives whatever hinders our spiritual progress.
- Nehemiah Prays for Jerusalem (1:1-11) In the 20th year of Artaxerxes’ reign, one of Nehemiah’s brothers journeyed to Persia to visit Nehemiah in the imperial palace. His report of Jerusalem’s broken walls distressed Nehemiah. He mourned, prayed, confessed Israel’s sins and asked for God’s help.
Ask Yourself … What sorts of things tend to hinder my spiritual growth?
- Nehemiah Prepares for Jerusalem (2:1-10) After a brief word about the desolate state of his ancestral city, Nehemiah asked the ruler of Persia for permission to go to Jerusalem. The king granted the request and arranged for Nehemiah’s safe travel to Jerusalem and for materials for the anticipated building project. The king’s favor greatly perturbed the adversaries of the Jews in Judah.
How did Nehemiah explain the king’s generosity?
What might you expect to see when God’s hand is upon a believer today?
in his family relationships?
in her workplace?
What prerequisites, if any, must be met before God’s hand rests on a believer?
- Nehemiah Motivates Jerusalem (2:11-20) Nehemiah took a few associates on a nighttime inspection tour of the walls. Later, Nehemiah gathered everyone together, told them how indefensible the city was, and related God’s intervention with Artaxerxes. His account was greeted with a united decision to start rebuilding. Sanballat, Tobiah, and Geshem mocked this decision, but Nehemiah was certain that God would grant the builders success.
In what sense does the presence of opposition to our work for God tell us that we’re on the right track?
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Attached is the digital Winter 2022-23 Study Book for the Understanding the Bible Sunday School Class. We will conclude our study of the Book of Colossians on Sunday, January 8th and begin our study of the Book of Ezra, Lesson #1, on Sunday, January 15th.
Click here for the digital version of the book: Understanding the Bible Sunday School Book.
Deacon Wilbert Lewis
MICROSOFT OFFICE EXCEL CLASS
Career Development Center at Saint John Baptist Ch
February 20, 2023 - March 01, 2023 Time: TBALocation: 3404 West Beltline Boulevard, Columbia, SC 29203
3404 West Beltline Boulevard
Columbia, South Carolina 29203
Two weeks -- February 20-Mrch 1, 2023
CHURCH MEMBERSHIP UPDATE FORM
Saint John Baptist Church
February 22, 2023 - April 09, 2023 Time: TBALocation: COMPLETE MEMBERSHIP ONLINE FORM
Contact: Church Office
Phone: 803-254-4170
Email: [email protected]
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Dear Members
We would like to keep our membership informed about Church events, business, and emergencies (should they arise). Therefore, we are asking that you please upddate your mailing address, telephone number, and share with us your e-mail address and cell phone number by completing the online "Church Membership" form.
Also you may pick up a form on the desk in the "Welcome Center" in the Church vestibule for you to complete and submit directly to the church office.
Thank you.
WEEKLY BIBLE VERSE
Saint John Baptist Church
February 26, 2023 - March 05, 2023 Time: TBALocation: 3404 West Beltline Boulevard, Columbia, SC 29203
12 “Even now,” declares the Lord, “return to me with all your heart, with fasting and weeping and mourning.”
13 Rend your heart and not your garments. Return to the Lord your God, for he is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and abounding in love, and he relents from sending calamity.
Joel 2:12-13
SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSON & ZOOM INFO
Saint John Baptist Church
February 26, 2023 Time: 9:00 AMLocation: Virtual via Zoom
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"When the Growing Gets Tough."
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SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSON
February 26, 2023
9:00 AM
Proclaiming Christ
Background: PHILIPPIANS 1:12-30
Devotional Reading: PSALM 119:169-176
Keep in Mind
"What then? Notwithstanding, every way, whether in pretence, or in truth. Christ is preached; and I therein do rejoice, yea, and will rejoice” (Philippians 1:18, KJV)
Aim for Change
By the end of the lesson, we will COMPREHEND Paul’s message of joy in the proclamation of the Gospel of Jesus Christ; REFLECT on the variety of motives for proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ; and FASHION a personal proclamation of the Gospel.
Focal Verses: Philippians 1:15-26
15 It is true that some preach Christ out of envy and rivalry, but others out of goodwill.
16 The latter do so out of love, knowing that I am put here for the defense of the gospel.
17 The former preach Christ out of selfish ambition, not sincerely, supposing that they can stir up trouble for me while I am in chains.
18 But what does it matter? The important thing is that in every way, whether from false motives or true, Christ is preached. And because of this I rejoice. Yes, and I will continue to rejoice,
19 for I know that through your prayers and God’s provision of the Spirit of Jesus Christ what has happened to me will turn out for my deliverance.
20 I eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will have sufficient courage so that now as always Christ will be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death.
21 For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain.
22 If I am to go on living in the body, this will mean fruitful labor for me. Yet what shall I choose? I do not know!
23 I am torn between the two: I desire to depart and be with Christ, which is better by far;
24 but it is more necessary for you that I remain in the body.
25 Convinced of this, I know that I will remain, and I will continue with all of you for your progress and joy in the faith,
26 so that through my being with you again your boasting in Christ Jesus will abound on account of me.
Daily Bible Readings:
MONDAY -- “Praising God in Word and Life” – Psalm 119:169-176
TUESDAY-- “Giving Glory to God” – Matthew 5:13-16
WEDNESDAY -- “Making the Word Fully Known” – Colossians 1:21-29
THURSDAY -- “Sharing in the Gospel” – Philippians 1:1-7
FRIDAY -- “Speaking the Word with Boldness” – Philippians 1:8-14
SATURDAY -- “Toiling to Proclaim the Gospel” – 1 Thessalonians 2:1-11
SUNDAY -- “Proclaiming Christ in Every Way” – Philippians 1:15-26
Career Development Center at Saint John
Saint John Baptist Church
March 01, 2023 - April 28, 2023 Time: 12:00 AMLocation: 3404 West Beltline Boulevard, Columbia, SC 29203
Phone: 803-386-2154
Email: [email protected]
at Saint John Baptist Church
Saint John Career Development Center is ready to assist you on your path to success. Whether you need to finish your education, create a resume, or find employment, we are here for you.
(803) 386-2154
www.saintjohncdc.com
BIBLE STUDY - March 1, 2023
Saint John Baptist Church
March 01, 2023 Time: 6:00 PMLocation: ZOOM & Facebook LIVE
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CORPORATE PRAYER -- 03-01-23
Saint John Baptist Church
March 01, 2023 Time: 7:00 PMLocation: Prayer Line
Contact: Church Office
Phone: 803-254-4170
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CORPORATE PRAYER
"Seeking to Draw Closer to God"
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 01, 2023
CALL -- 803-573-0268
7:00 P.M.
GMO MONTHLY MEETING - MARCH
Saint John Baptist Church
March 03, 2023 Time: 6:00 PMLocation: Virtual Via Zoom
Contact: Wanda Turner
Phone: 803-254-4170
FRIDAY, MARCH 3, 2023
6:00 P.M.
Have a blessed week! See you Friday at 6 pm!
COMMUNION SERVICE
Saint John Baptist Church
March 05, 2023 Time: 10:00 AMLocation: Saint John Baptist Church, 3404 West Beltline Boulevard, Columbia, SC 29203
Contact: Church Office
Phone: 18032544170
Email: [email protected]
COMMUNION SUNDAY
MARCH 5, 2023
10:00 A.M.
THE BOARD OF DEACONS AND TRUSTEES
will distribute
COMMUNION PACKETS
Monday through Friday in the Church Office
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
MEN'S BIBLE STUDY
Saint John Baptist Church
March 20, 2023 Time: 7:30 PMLocation: ZOOM - Saint John Baptist Church
Contact: Wesley Shaw
"MEN Studying the Word of God TOGETHER"
TOPIC:
PRESENTER
Mr. Wesley Shaw
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