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...
by pastorhall | Oct 21, 2021 | The Pastor's Desk
“THE PRAYERS OF THE RIGHTEOUS” “The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.” (James 5:16b) The Apostle James, in his concluding paragraph, informs believers that the prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective (which is an adequate...
by sjmbcadmin | Oct 20, 2021 | Bereavement
Min. Carl Connor’s sister (Lucy Carter) passed Saturday, October 16, 2021. The Funeral Service is pending. William Allums, Jr., one of our musicians, experienced the passing of his father (William Allums, Sr.) who was also one of our former musicians for many...
by pastorhall | Oct 14, 2021 | The Pastor's Desk
“HOW TO SUFFER” “Wherefore let them that suffer according to the will of God commit the keeping of their souls to him in well doing, as unto a faithful Creator.” (1 Peter 4:19) To suffer is not what most desire to do, but it is what most will experience at some...
