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SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSON -- APRIL 11, 2021
"Ezra: Faith and Action Preacher"
Background:
 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)

 



WEEKLY BIBLE VERSE

Saint John Baptist Church

March 10, 2024  -  March 16, 2024   Time: TBA
Location: 3404 West Beltline Boulevard, Columbia, SC 29203

WEEKLY BIBLE VERSE

STRENGTH AND HONOR

I will praise You, for I am fearfully and
wonderfully made;
Marvelous are Your works. 
And that my soul knows very well.
Psalm 139:14

 







CHURCH MEMBERSHIP UPDATE FORM

Saint John Baptist Church

March 17, 2024  -  May 31, 2024   Time: 12:00 AM
Location: COMPLETE MEMBERSHIP ONLINE FORM
Contact: Church Office
Phone: 803-254-4170
Email: [email protected]

CHURCH MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION
E-MAIL ADDRESS and CELL PHONE NUMBER


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 update your information by visiting the Church Office.  

Thank you.

View Membership Form



THE PARKING LOT MINISTRY

March 17, 2024   Time: 12:53 AM

THE PARKING LOT MINISTRY
AKA
"THE a-TEAM"
needs volunteers
If you are interested in serving on the Parking Lot Ministry,
please plan to meet next Sunday, March 17, 2023
immediately following the service 
in the Church Conference Room







Understanding the Bible Sunday School

SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS

March 17, 2024   Time: 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
Contact: Wilbert Lewis
Phone: 803
Email: [email protected]


 
 
Greetings
 
Just a reminder, our Zoom and In-person Sunday School class is scheduled for Sunday, March 17th, 9:00 AM.  The In-person class will meet in the Conference Room and we will Zoom from the same location.  
 
You will receive the Lesson and the discussion outline.                
 
Blessings and Peace,
 
Deacon Lewis
 
 
 
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5169035380
 
Meeting ID: 516 903 5380
 
Blessings and Peace,
 
Deacon Lewis

********************

 

Saint John Baptist Church – Sunday School

Jesus Further Trains the Twelve

Lesson 8      Mark 9:9—10:52

December 10, 2023

                                                                               

Objectives:  To: (1) put greater faith in God’s power; (2) seek greatness in the Kingdom by serving others; and (3) find our self-worth in God’s love rather than in possessions.                                                                                                                                                                                                

                                   

  1. Jesus Comes Down from the Mountain (9:9-29) Coming down from the Mount of Transfiguration, Jesus talked to Peter, James, and John about His own death and about John the Baptist’s death. Afterward, the four came across the other disciples, who had tried unsuccessfully to cast out a demon from a boy.  Jesus casted out the demon Himself.                                                                                                                                                                                             

 

Ask Yourself … What does my prayer life say about my faith in Christ?

 

 

  1. Jesus Teaches about Greatness (9:30-50) In Galilee, Jesus again predicted His death. But the                       disciples were more concerned about their personal status.  Jesus told them they must learn to be servants of all, sensitive to the needs of even the weakest members of the Kingdom.  Furthermore, He advised them to take drastic action, if necessary, to keep from sin’s entanglements.                                              

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

What action did Jesus advise to keep from sin’s entanglements?

     

 

  1. Jesus Teaches about Marriage and Children (10:1-16) The Pharisees tried to trap Jesus with a question about divorce. Jesus responded by emphasizing that God designed marriage to unite two people in a lifelong relationship.  Later, when people brought their children to Jesus for His blessing, He welcomed them gladly—in spite of the disciples’ initial protest.

 

Why is the attitude of a child a model for trusting God more completely?

 

 

  1. Jesus Warns about Wealth 10:17-31) A rich young man came to Jesus asking how to obtain eternal life. Jesus challenged him to give up what he valued most: his wealth. To the confused disciples, Jesus emphasized the difficulty of spiritual commitment when the heart is entangled with money.                                                                                                                                         

 

What practical steps can Christians take to resist the pull of materialism?

 

Besides wealth, what else might interfere with a person’s commitment to Christ?

 

 

  1. Jesus Teaches and Models Servanthood (10:32-52) Jesus predicted His death a third time. Then James and John came to Him with a request for privilege that led Jesus to teach again about servanthood.  Finally, Jesus modeled servanthood by healing a blind beggar.

 

Ask Yourself … How can I better serve others?

 
 



GMBA MARCH CONFERENCE 2024

GMBA

March 17, 2024  -  March 20, 2024   Time: 10:07 PM
Location: Trinity Baptist Church

GETHSEMANE CONGRESS
SUNDAY - WEDNESDAY
MARCH 17-20, 2024
Trinity Baptist Church
2521 Richland Street
Columbia, SC  29204
Classes @ 6:00 p.m.
Service @ 7:30 p.m.







CORPORATE PRAYER - DAILY

Saint John Baptist Church

March 18, 2024   Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Prayer Line
Contact: Church Office
Phone: 803-254-4170
Email: [email protected]

CORPORATE PRAYER
(Daily -- Monday through Saturday)
"Seeking to Draw Closer to God"
DAILY -- MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY
CALL -- 803-573-0268
12:00 NOON 



EASTER PROGRAM REHEARSAL DATES

March 23, 2024   Time: 12:40 AM

EASTER PROGRAM
Rehearsal Dates
Saturday, March 16, 2024 at 11:00 a.m.
Saturday, March 23, 2024 at 11:00 a.m.







DRONES FLIGHT TRAINING CLASSES

Career Development Center at Saint

March 23, 2024  -  June 30, 2024   Time: 11:01 PM
Location: Katheryn Bellfield Booker Washington Heights Cultural Arts Center
Contact: Gwendolyn Fludd
Phone: 8032603904
Email: [email protected]

CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTER
at SAINT JOHN BAPTIST CHURCH
"Preparing for the future TODAY!"
Is pleased to announe the offering of FREE
Drone Flight Training Classes
Every Friday -- 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Every Saturday -- 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Register TODAY!
LOCATION:
Katheryn Bellfield Booker Washington Heights
Cultural Arts Center
2611 Grant Street
Columbia, South Carolina  29203



EASTER TREAT BAG

SUNDAY SCHOOL DEPARTMENT

March 24, 2024   Time: 12:43 AM

EASTER TREAT BAGS
The Watts Family and the Sunday School Department
will distribte treat bags on Palm Sunday
immediately following morning worship service.
PALM SUNDAY
MARCH 24, 2024







YOUTH & YOUNG ADULTS -- JUNIOR USHERS

March 24, 2024   Time: 12:50 AM

YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS
JUNIOR USHER
RECRUITMENT MEETING
Sunday, March 24, 2024
immediately following worship service







EASTER EGG HUNT

March 30, 2024   Time: 12:37 AM

EASTER EGGHUNT
March 30, 2024







SC Election Commission Calendar 2024

March 31, 2024  -  March 15, 2024   Time: 2:13 PM

SC ELECTION COMMISSION -- March and April 2024







BIBLE STUDY - VIA ZOOM -- MARCH 2024

Saint John Baptist Church

April 03, 2024   Time: 6:00 PM
Contact: Church Office
Phone: 8032544170
Email: [email protected]

BIBLE STUDY 
Join Us 
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3, 2024
6:00 p.m.

Greetings Saint
 
PLEASE JOIN US VIA ZOOM -- TODAY!  THE LINK IS BELOW.
 
 
 Greetings Saints
 
Saint John Baptist Church is inviting you to attend our Weekly Bible Study on Zoom.

Join Zoom Meeting
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Yours in Christ
 
Pastor Jamey O. Graham


 



GMO MONTHLY MEETING - MARCH 2024

Saint John Baptist Church

April 05, 2024   Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Virtual Via Zoom
Contact: Wanda Turner
Phone: 803-254-4170

Greetings
 
 
 
GENERAL MISSIONARY MONTHLY MEETING
FRIDAY, APRIL 5, 2024
6:00 P.M.
 
April Davenport-Cobbs is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
 
Topic: SJBC January GMO
Time: Friday, January 5, 2023 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
 
Join Zoom Meeting
 
 
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Passcode: 730083
 
 
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COMMUNION SERVICE

Saint John Baptist Church

April 07, 2024   Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Saint John Baptist Church, 3404 West Beltline Boulevard, Columbia, SC 29203
Contact: Church Office
Phone: 18032544170
Email: [email protected]

COMMUNION SUNDAY
APRIL 7, 2024
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.