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The St. John Beacon
THE CHURCH THAT BELIEVES IN LETTING THE LORD DO IT
April • 2022 (405) 478-3344
The Pastor’s Pen Get Ready for the 2022
Beloved Members,
I pray that this edition of our
Simultaneous Revival!
monthly Beacon finds you and Submitted by Sis. Debra Johnson
the family in the best of health
and spirit. Given the many chal-
lenges we face and juggle on a
daily bases, it is easy to become
discouraged and develop a dis-
torted perspective. I want to Dr. Major L. Jemison, Pastor
encourage you to set aside some
time in meditation with Lord. salvation. It is a glimpse of how
Let His presence and His Word deep God’s love and goodness
replenish you. goes. It seems almost too good
In light of the upcoming cel- to be true; but it is! It’s love
ebration of Easter, I want to beyond anything we could ever
share a meditation that really repay. It’s too much. It’s too
speaks to the essence of the good. And, well, that’s who God Rev. Lee Andrew Edwards II Rev. Dr. Freddy J. Clark
moment: is. He is too good. He is too
Our acceptance in God’s much. His love is overwhelm- St. John members and have two guest speakers…that’s
eyes is a no-strings-attached gift. ing! friends, it’s been two years right, two sermons all at 10:45.
It isn’t a reward for our good be- And so, when we falter or since the city has held a full Preaching for us will be Dr. Rev
havior. It’s not something we fail, the Cross of Calvary is the Simultaneous Revival. Freddy Clark, Pastor of the Shalom
can pay God back for by doing compass for our recovery. Re- Well, 2022 is the year!! The Church City of Peace Church in St.
all the things we think he wants mind yourself of what Jesus 78th City-Wide Simulta- Louis, MO. Also preaching will be
us to do. God gave us our salva- death, burial and resurrection neous Revival will be held Minister Lee A. Edwards, II, Ex-
tion. Jesus paid a high price for has accomplished. Then, even immediately following Eas- ecutive Pastor of the Kingdom Life
it, so it wasn’t free; but it’s free to though it’s difficult, bring your ter Sunday, which falls on Fellowship Church in McKinney,
us. It’s a gift that he wanted us sin and guilt to God and receive April 17th this year. Many TX. A brief bio for each of these
to have because he is good and the love that he offers in ex- of God’s best preachers, pastors are provided below. The
loving. change. Sit in the intensity of the prophets and evangelists Theme for St. John’s revival service
Paul said it like this: “It is by moment; don’t run from it. As from across the length and is “Look Upon Jesus and Live!!
grace you have been saved, you experience the many emo- breadth of this country will Taken from Numbers 21:9 where
through faith — and this is not tions of the moment, know this: be proclaiming the Good it says, “So Moses made a bronze
from yourselves, it is the gift of You’re experiencing the loving News of the Gospel in sister snake and put it on a pole. Then
God — not by works, so that no intensity of a God who so loved churches throughout Okla- when anyone was bitten by a snake
one can boast” (Ephesians 2:8 that he willingly sacrificed His homa City during week and looked at the bronze snake, they
– 9). only son. This is God’s heart. night, noonday and late lived.”
God’s grace is hard to grasp He is audaciously loving, shock- night services. Although St. John will not be
because in our world nothing ingly kind and unfailingly for- St. John is doing some- hosting services during the week of
comes for free. Grace is the way giving. Let it sink in! Let Cal- thing a little different this the Simultaneous Revival, you are
of God because that’s how deep vary marinate in your spirit. Let year. Instead of a three-day encouraged to visit other churches
his love goes. Is it awkward? Yes Calvary bring healing to your revival, we will have a one- in revival worship on those nights.
it is. Particularly, when we realize soul. day revival service on April
Jesus died to save us and there’s Thank you Lord for saving 24th during the 10:45 wor- (“Simultaneous Revival”
nothing we can do to earn our me!!! ship service. We will also continued on page 2)
Page 2 The St. John Beacon April • 2022
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
Submitted By Dr. Lawrence C. Kirk, Director of Christian Education
What does love look like in Marriage?
Beverly and I just celebrated you” this must be what we lowed ourselves to be “irritable
48 years of marriage, and we are mean! “Love is patient and or resentful” there would be
still working on our marriage! kind; love does not envy or boast; more tenderness. If we could
Most of us learn within the first it is not arrogant or rude. It does always depend on each other
few months of marriage that if not insist on its own way; it is not that until death do us part, we
we are to make it a beautiful irritable or resentful; it does not could always “bear all things,
work of art, we are going to need rejoice at wrongdoing but re- believe all things, hope all things,
a lot of help. The selfishness of joices with the truth. Love bears endure all things.” Would we
sin dooms a marriage to medi- all things, believes all things, feel more secure? Any marriage
ocrity or even the bitter sorrow hopes all things, endures all would be well on its way to be- You may be asking how can
and treachery of a divorce. Hu- things. Love never ends.” coming a masterpiece if we I learn more about God’s for-
man wisdom has rushed in with (ESV) (1Cor. 13:4-8). meant all of this every time we mula for a great marriage? You
self-help and how-to marriage This is love as we felt it when say “I love you.” can find all the answers in God’s
manuals. But as with other con- God created us in His image and When we bring this love and word. Here at St. John, we have
sequences of sin, only God truly after His likeness. It is the love service into our marriage it has several ways that you can learn
understands the problems and Adam felt when he awoke and the potential to become a mas- God’s purpose, not only for
how to resolve them. saw Eve. Think what this could terpiece. The sacrifices to make your marriage but for your fam-
You see marriage is more do for our marriage. If we could this possible will be nothing ily. Contact me at Lckirk@
than the glow that some people always be “patient and kind,” when compared to the blessings stjohnokc.org or call (405) 478-
have imagined it is to be, there were never “rude” and never that such a marriage will bring - 3344 and I will be glad to assist
is a level of commitment and a “insisted on” getting our “own not only to us, but to our chil- you in discovering a class to
bond of unity that must exist. way” it would greatly enhance dren, our grandchildren and our meet your needs, be encour-
When we say “I love our relationship! If we never al- brethren. aged!
(“Simultaneous Revival” continued from page 1)
St. John will serve as the R.E.A.C.H the community for Church (City of Peace) where Come and Samson’s Weakness
host for the W.K. Jackson Fel- the Kingdom of God. preaching, teaching, and pray- as well as his doctoral disserta-
lowship Breakfast at 7:30 a.m. Lee is the son of Pastor Lee ing are the foundational pillars tion, Hospitality: An Ecclesio-
on Friday morning, April 22nd A. and Donna Edwards and has of his ministry. logical Practice in Ministry.
as well as the Closing Mass Ser- one brother, Paul Edwards. He Dr. Clark earned a Bach- His leadership in civic, per-
vice on Sunday afternoon, April was born November 14, 1987, elor of Arts in Religion and Phi- sonal and health-related causes
24th at 3:00 p.m. If you would in Dallas, Texas. He graduated losophy from Bishop College in is recognized both locally and
like more information on tick- from Plano East Senior High Dallas, Texas. He earned both nationally. Dr. Clark is respon-
ets for the breakfast or any of School in 2006. During his se- a Master of Divinity and a Doc- sible for organizing one of the
the revival activities for the nior year, he accepted the call tor of Ministry from Eden Theo- largest church-sponsored health
week, please call the church of- to preach the gospel of Christ. logical Seminary. Most re- fairs in the nation. He was also
fice at 405-478-3344. Lee has completed his Bach- cently, Dr. Clark received an one of the co-leaders of A Call
elor of Arts from Dallas Baptist Honorary Doctorate in Divin-
to Oneness, a local march that
Bio of Lee Andrew Edwards, II University and a M.DIV with a ity from Eden Seminary in
garnered the support of over
Lee Andrew Edwards II concentration in theology from 2017.
20,000 African American men.
serves as the Executive Pastor Truett Theological Seminary at He has served several orga-
of Kingdom Life Fellowship in Baylor. nizations and boards: Board of He is a member of Alpha
McKinney, TX. He preached Directors, Christian Hospital; Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. and
his first sermon in McKinney, Bio of Reverend Dr. Freddy J. Advisory Board Member, 100 Black Men of Metropoli-
TX under the leadership of his Clark iHeartMedia, Inc.; Chaplain, tan St. Louis and Lifetime Mem-
father at the age of eighteen. Lee Reverend Dr. Freddy J. North St. Louis County Pre- ber of the National Association
helped his father found King- Clark, a native of St. Louis, ac- cinct, St. Louis County Police for the Advancement of Col-
dom Life Fellowship where he cepted a call to preach the gos- Department; and Commis- ored People (NAACP). Dr.
serves as the Executive Pastor, pel at a young age. Since that sioner, Metro, Inc. (formerly Bi- Clark is married to the former
in 2010 with 66 members and time, he has been the pastor of State Transit Authority). Cheryl Waller and they have 3
has seen growth in spirit and several churches and twenty-six Dr. Clark has published adult children, Terrence, An-
numbers. Their vision is to years ago founded the Shalom two sermons, The King Has thony, and Michelle.
Page 3 The St. John Beacon April • 2022
Technology Media/Digital Ministry
Submitted By Rev. Marcus Carruthers
Remember Those That Are In Prison
Matthew 25:36 “I was in prison and you came to see me”!
Even the most broken lives prison staff, the chaplains and and prayed the prayer of faith
and situations can be restored wardens over me. Afterwards, my vision
and made whole when we re- 2. We need you to provide cleared up! And still is! I HAVE me, He can change you! I now
spond to God’s call to serve men paperback bibles BEEN HEALED TONIGHT know that “we can do anything
and women behind bars. 3. We need you to pray about OF BAD VISION IN JESUS through Christ who strengthens
Every person is made in the becoming a pen pal. NAME!” us!”
image of God. No life is beyond Listen to these testimonies… • I HAVE BEEN CHANGED: These are just a few testimo-
His reach. We are called to serve • GOD TOOK THE CRAV- From a young man who nies of real lives that have been
all those affected by crime and ING AWAY: tried to die, but now lives for touched and transformed. Join
people who are incarcerated and From a guy loosed from a Christ: “My dad was an alco- us in prayer as we take the
to see lives and communities BIG stronghold: “I am clean so holic and drug addict! He emo- “Good News” to those who need
restored in and out of prison. far from having a habit of ½ tionally, mentally, physically, emotional healing and a hope
Let’s keep obeying and serving gram of drugs a week (about and sexually abused me at a very and a future inside the walls of
God, one transformed life at a $200 a week in prison) and lots young age! No one would be- prison. I am excited to partner
time. The Bible tells us “What of cigarettes! I tried to smoke a lieve me, and when my grandma with Rev. Cornlious Wade to
we do for the least of them we cigarette and got sick instantly! died when I was 15, I too turned impact the lives of men and
do unto Jesus Christ.” No one could take that craving to drugs and alcohol. I have just women in prison for Jesus
Prison Ministry is one of the away from me but the One who come back to a loving heavenly Christ. If you would like to help
most life-changing experiences said “For the weapons of our Father during this class and I us, contact Rev. Marcus
you can ever imagine. I serve in warfare are not carnal, but believe that if God can change Carruthers at 479-263-8363.
the jails doing Prison Ministry mighty through God to the pull-
most every Sunday. It is a bless- ing down of strongholds”! (II
ing. We minister to about 55 Cor. 10:3,4)
guys weekly. We speak the
Word, we pray for them and
• FROM CURSES TO
BLESSINGS: WMU Highlights
their families, we are helping From a woman who has
develop life-skills, character and moved from curses to God’s Submitted by Penny Emery, WMU President
preparing them to re-enter our blessings: “My grandmother,
world. Most of these men have
been forgotten about. They
mother, and many relatives are
practicing witches! I was ready
Happy Spring St. John
have noone reaching out and to repent for that generational
encouraging them. We are all curse, and as I did, I was relieved The St. John Women’s Mis- President, Sister Kimberly
one bad decision away from be- of bad dreams and severe head- sionary Union(WMU) is ex- Tomlin as she not only assists
ing where they are. aches! I want the blessings for a cited about the next quarter of the women of our State Con-
Let’s not forget and let’s fo- thousand generations to follow the year! We began this year in vention as 2nd VP, but she will
cus on serving these men and my children, and I thank God earnest expectation of God’s also be responsible for leading
women who are sometimes for coming to set me free!” blessings and we have not been the programs of the St. John
hopeless. It’s when someone is • FROM A STRUGGLING disappointed. WMU in that role as well.
ar rock bottom that we must MAN, ONCE BLIND, BUT Our new WMU Leaders – This month, we gave the bal-
point men and women who are NOW I CAN SEE: Sister Evelyn Spriggs and Sister ance of donated socks to Sox of
hopeless to Jesus Christ. In our “I have experienced blurred Susan Townsend have hit the Love, an organization dedicated
lowest point in life, God can do vision in both of my eyes for ap- ground running as Circle #4 - to helping the homeless popu-
His greatest work. proximately 7 months! Tonight, JDP(Jewel Pendleton Davis) as lation with necessary items,
Pray about how you can help while class was going on, I could Circle Chairpersons. We com- such as socks. Representative
us take the Gospel of Jesus not see the faces of those speak- bined Circle #8 and Circle #10 Mr. Kellon Dixon came to re-
Christ to the world inside and ing. All I saw was blurred forms into Circle #4. Circle members ceive the donation and was very
outside the walls of the prison. of them! I waited a while, trying have embraced this new assign- thankful to the members of St.
Here is what you can do to help to squint my eyes, hoping to see ment and we are grateful for John. Thank you again, St. John
and serve with us: better. I motioned some of the their support! for your love and support for the
1. We need you to pray for team over to pray for my eyes. We are also thanking God outreach ministry. YOU are the
the inmates, their families, the They anointed my eyes with oil for newly appointed 2nd Vice- best!
Page 4 The St. John Beacon April • 2022
Attention, Attention!
Gwinetta Lang David Brown
St. John Duo Wins
Customer Service Awards
By Joyce Doakes Smith
When you walk into the Thunder after retiring from
Paycom Center in downtown Integris Health and has worked
Oklahoma City to attend a at the center for seven years.
Thunder basketball game any Lang assisted and impressed two Sis. Sherry catches fish at Arcadia Lake
other event, you are not a client, secret shoppers on the same
number or customer, you are a night and received two awards. Ladies in preparation for our fishing derby, we will have a
guest! “You never know who you come brief fishing tutorial on April 10th in the fellowship hall, follow-
From the beginning, the vi- in contact with, so you have to ing morning worship.
sion of the Thunder franchise do your job well all the time,” Please bring your fishing rod and Tackles to the tutorial. There
included being affordable and Lang said. will be a sign up sheet available for individuals attending the derby
accessible to all Oklahomans. After retiring from the and a participation fee of $2.50 is required.
They strove to be the most “fan- Oklahoma Tax Commission, Get Ready, Get Ready, Get Ready!
centric” organization in profes- Brown wanted to totally fund a For The Lady J First Annual Fishing Derby Hook Line and
sional sports. From Loud City surprise family trip, which led Sinker which will be held on April 23rd at Arcadia Lake in Edmond,
at the top of the arena to the to a part-time position with the OK from 9:00am to 4:00pm.
courtside seats, every guest is Thunder franchise. Very Important, Very Important, Very Important!
special and every guest matters. “People have gone to some Please get your fishing license if you do not already have one.
Occasionally, the franchise kind of effort to come to an event You can obtain a fishing license on the Oklahoma Wildlife website.
hires secret shopper vendors to at the Paycom Center. If some We look forward to seeing you catch the big one and have fun.
canvass Thunder staff to score small thing I can do to help This comes from Lady J, Evangelist Betty Winters and Sherry
customer service, appearance, make their outing more fun or Richardson. Thank you.
wearing appropriate identifica- less hectic, I’m happy to do it. I
tion, knowledge of the venue, like my job,” Brown said.
courtesy and attitude. At St. John, Lang sings in
This month, when the the choir. She and her husband,
scores were tallied, two ambas- Ben, care for their grandson,
sadors of goodwill are St. John Dominique.
members: Gwinetta Lang and David works with the Hos-
David Brown. Each of them re- pitality and Safety and Security
ceived the 2021-2022 100% Ministries and is a Whiz Kid April Anniversaries
Guest Service Award. The tutor. He and his wife,
award recognizes exceptional Jacqueline, are doting dog par- •Nichols, Enoch & Alois — April 2, 1982 — 40 years
customer service by acknowl- ents to Blue and Papa. •Boyd, Kevin & Whitlow, Yolanda — April 12, 2010 — 12 years
edging front-line staff who re- These two not only well- •Evans, Edward & Vanessa — April 13, 1985 — 37 years
ceived 100 percent scores from represent the Thunder fran- •Walker, Akilah — April 14, 2012 — 10 years
the secret shopping vendors. chise, they make St. John proud, •Jemison, Major & Jacqueline — April 22, 1978 — 44 years
Lang took the job with the too. •Chandler, Victor & Andrea — April 28, 2018 — 4 years
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Frankly Speaking
By Patricia T. Brewer, Luella Dunn Children’s Department Minister
deavors for over 30+ years.
It is not how much you do,
but how much love you put in
To Pastor Jemison, Ms. Wanzetta the doing. -Mother Theresa-
Woody, Ms. Joyce Smith, Rev. Be assured that Rev. & Mrs.
Carruthers, just to name a few, Keith Carter will take the chil-
and the Entire St John Family & Again to all the parents and the volunteer workers that dren & youth department to
Staff, guardian, grandparents, men- worked with me over the years. higher heights, They both have
Words can never express tors, children sponsors and vol- I have so many great memories a genuine love and concern for
how I am still feeling from the unteers over my 47 years work- working with you and the chil- children. They are not new to
love and appreciation that was ing with your children and dren & youth of St. John. the game. So, welcome them
shown me during the Annual working with you….Thank you Special Shout out and with open arms.
Children and Youth Day Pro- for believing in me and entrust- Thanks to my husband, Michael Again, Thank You All. I
gram. “St John is the best ing your children under my Brewer for being so supportive will continue to keep you in my
church this side of judgement”. leadership. Again, thanks to all in my all my many,many en- prayers.
PARISH FELLOWSHIP NEWS
By Sis. Debra Johnson, Parish Fellowship Coordinator
Greetings to All!! Praying that each member of St. John HAPPY BIRTHDAY
God’s choice blessings upon be contacted monthly by their MEMBERS!!
each of you. Parish Fellowship Coordinator
It’s the Easter season. He or Group Leader. If you are not
Died….He Rose….He Lives!! being contacted, please let us
I just love these words from know so we can make adjust-
songs we sing at Easter. They ments to ensure you are con-
encompass the essence of what nected to you and you to us
Easter is all about. I’m so glad monthly. Blessings to all!!
he died, he rose, and that he
lives! Come join us for Easter
Sunday Service on April 17th
at 10:45 am.
It’s Revival Time St. John!! We are taking ideas for
Please read the Simultaneous CONNECT forum. If there is a
Revival article on the front page. topic you’d like to have us ad-
Our Parish Fellowship Minis- dress in the CONNECT forum,
try will be reaching out to you please contact me with your
over the next few weeks and idea. Be listening for announce- Sis. Fletta James
strongly encouraging all St. John ments regarding our next CON-
Families to come to in-person NECT session. APRIL MEMBERS, it’s
service in a large way on Sun- JOIN THE your birthday month and we say Sis. Stella Lee
day, April 24th. CONVERSATION…. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!
Lastly, let’s continue to be ENJOY THE Let’s give a birthday “shout- I also want to also give a spe-
in prayer for those on the sick FELLOWSHIP….. out to Sis. Stella Lee (Birthday cial “Shout-Out” to our April
and shut-in list. It is our goal CONNECT!! April 10th) and Sis. Fletta Deacons Harvey Johnson,
James (Birthday April 4th). David Shelton, and Enoch
Thank you Sista’s Stella and Nichols. Thank you for all you
LOVE IN ACTION – THAT IS WHAT WE DO!! Fletta for all you do. do!!
Page 6 The St. John Beacon April • 2022
PASTOR’S PARTNERS We are BACK !!!!!
IN PRAYER The children and
Submitted By Deacon Raymond Payton
youth areas are BACK
Faith In God in person
Jesus said to the disciples, “Have faith in God.” Mark 11:22 Submitted by Linda & Keith Carter
As the eye is the organ by time and be still before God
which we see, so faith is the believing with an unbounded As St. John continues to reopen, we are delighted to restart
power by which we see the light faith in His longing to make Sunday School classes for all children and youth and Children’s
of God and walk in it. Himself known to us. Let us church for our children ages four to eleven beginning April 3.
We were made for God, to feed on God’s Word to make us Sunday School and Children’s Church is an excellent opportunity
seek Him, to find Him, to grow strong in faith. Let that faith for young children to learn age-appropriate Bible lessons, grow in
up into His dwelling. And faith have large thoughts of what their relationship with Jesus, do a craft, and connect with others.
is the eye which, turning away God’s glory is and what His We have recently updated and decorated our classrooms to
from the world and self, looks power is. create a fun learning environment. For everyone’s safety, masks
are required for students, volunteers, and teachers in the class-
up to God and sees God reveal Such faith exercised and
rooms. For infants and toddlers, nursery childcare will be pro-
Himself. strengthened day by day in se-
vided beginning April 3 at 10:30 am. The Nursery is supervised by
Without faith, it is impos- cret fellowship with God, will
fully vaccinated and trained professionals.
sible to please God or to know become the habit of our life. It The Youth Department will host a back to in-person Sunday
Him. “Abraham never wavered will keep us ever in the enjoy- School Celebration on Sunday, April 3, from 9:00-10:30 am. There
in believing God’s promise…. ment of His presence and in the will be prizes, games, and more prizes; it will be a fun-filled event!
He was absolutely convinced experience of His saving power. All youth ages 12 and above are invited, members, their family
that God was able to do anything Continue to keep Pastor and friends.
he promised” (Romans 4:20- Jemison and his family in our Also, St. John Family & Friends, you are in for a treat! On
21). prayers. Join us as we pray for Easter Sunday, April 17, the Fusion Ministry and the Children’s
Let our one desire be to take our pastor at noon daily. Department will host an Easter Extravaganza for our children!
Starting at 10:30 am, the day will be packed with an in-person
lesson covering Resurrection Sunday. The children will also take
part in an enormous Egg Hunt. We welcome you and your entire
Prayer Ministry family to worship with us during the 10:45 service. Bring the chil-
dren and their baskets, wear your mask, and let’s have a great
Easter fellowship!
Submitted by Rev David Dawson, Prayer & Visitation Minister If you have any questions concerning the April children and
youth activities, please contact, Sis. Linda Carter (405-209-6538)
Prayer Ministry Update or Rev. Keith Carter (405-923-2513).
Important dates for April:
Dear members, •Sunday, April 3 –
The Wednesday evening prayer period that heretofore has taken “Back to Sunday School” celebration at 9 am in the Youth
place at 7 pm for the last 2 years has undergone the following room
permanent change and requires your attention. The Wednesday •Tuesday, April 5 – Zoom Parent meetings.
evening Prayer & Bible Study will now take place at 6 pm each Children at 6:29 pm Text the word “child” to 405-237-6001
Wednesday evening beginning April 6, which is the first Wednes- for the Zoom meeting information.
day in April, in the Conference Center and will revert back to the Youth at 7:29 pm Text the word “youth” to 405-237-6001 for
old format we once employed. However, the Prayer & Bible the Zoom meeting information.
Study will be broadcast via Facebook for the benefit of those who •Sunday, April 17 – Easter
are unable to physically attend. 9:30 am – Easter program for children and youth
The Sunday morning prayer period that has taken place in the 10:45 am – Easter Extravaganza for children
gymnasium at the 10’clock hour will relocate to the Conference
Center for prayer. We will continue to meet at 10’clock until
10:30 am. Isaiah 65:24 tells us, “I will answer them before they
even call to me. While they are still talking about their needs I
You Tell Us ...
will go ahead and answer their prayers”. This change will take
April 3, 2022. IT HAPPENS AFTER PRAYER!
We Tell Them.
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NORTH TO WILSHIRE Thank You! Thank You! Thank You!
Dearest Pastor Jemison,
Bus Transportation With sincere appreciation, I would like to thank you,
Services the WMU and the St. John church family for the resolu-
tion, beautiful heartfelt cards, condolences and prayers
“Need a ride to church services?” received during the passing of my grandson, Kobe Love.
WEST TO WESTERN
CALL FOR THE BUS Leroy Simpson
YANT
DIAL: 478-5644, Ext. 160 ***********************
BRY
The Bus Transportation Ministry will pick-up indi- Pastor Jemison & St. John Church Family,
EAST TO BR
viduals for the Enrichment Hour (Sunday School), Thanks so very much for all the kindness shown to us
Worship Service, Prayer Meeting, including P31 and during the passing of our beloved mother, Ruth Green.
SOS and most other church programs. Please call Love Chervonne, Michele, George, Craig and Monique
this number at least two (2) hours before your ser-
vices or program start time. Leave a message on an- ***********************
swering services giving us your name, address and
phone number. On Sunday mornings, Transporta- St. John & Pastor Jemison,
tion Ministry will take individuals home immedi- Hope you know how much your thoughtfulness is appreci-
ately after service. Anyone desiring to stay after ated.
church for dinners or other programs will need to Jessie M. Simpson’s Daughters (Sandra Denise)
make provisions for their transportation back home.
***********************
Thank You, Kenneth Washington
Dear Church Family,
A blessed service, rendered by the church
Thank you for your calls, texts and prayers. May God
SOUTH TO FIRST STREET
continue to bless each of you.
Love, Tasha Vaughn
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You may view the Beacon on the church website Thank you St. John for all your thoughts and prayers
www.stjohnokc.org during the loss of our brother. Praying God brings you
You can follow us on Facebook: many blessings in return for your kindness.
Search for St. John Missionary Baptist Church of OKC Mike & Brenda Fenner
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Pastor,
The Beacon I want to thank you and the SJMBC for the calls, visits,
Published monthly to communicate more effectively the cards, and prayers. I am very appreciative. My surgery went
mission of the St. John Missionary Baptist Church. well, and I have completed the prescribed chemotherapy.
Staff My recent PET scan showed there is no malignancy in my
Debra Johnson • Diana Bell • Lamonia Parker body, that I am “CANCER FREE”. Hallelujah!!!! God’s
grace and healing power is better than amazing!!! I am so
grateful. Thank you so much.
DON’T FORGET Glenda Denson
The membership can keep abreast of what is going on at St.
John by submitting your news to the BEACON newspaper
mailbox no later than the Third Sunday of every month.
Social Media
Volunteer Needed
The church is in need of responsible/committed volunteers to
work with Sis. Debra Johnson in updating and maintaining
our social media accounts. If you are skilled and interested in
serving in this area, please contact Sis. Johnson at 816-7493.
St. John Missionary Baptist Church Non-Profit Organization
5700 N. Kelley Avenue U.S. Postage
Oklahoma City, OK 73111 PAID
Oklahoma City, OK
Address Service Requested Permit No. 1441
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