assigned deacon’s names and contact information · 2018-02-13 · sister billye ann johnson...

C. Dennis Edwards I, Senior Pastor

Street Address: 2501 S. Main Street • Little Rock, Arkansas 72206

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 164457 • Little Rock, Arkansas 72216

Office 501-975-0900 • Fax 501- 975-0920 Website: www.sjmbchurch.org

Lift every voice and sing, till earth and Heaven ring, Ring with the harmonies of liberty;

Let our rejoicing rise, high as the listening skies, Let it resound loud as the rolling sea.

Sing a song full of the faith that the dark past has taught us, Sing a song full of the hope that the present has brought us;

Facing the rising sun of our new day begun, Let us march on till victory is won.

Stony the road we trod, bitter the chastening rod,

Felt in the days when hope unborn had died; Yet with a steady beat, have not our weary feet, Come to the place for which our fathers sighed?

We have come over a way that with tears has been watered, We have come, treading our path through the blood of the slaughtered;

Out from the gloomy past, till now we stand at last Where the white gleam of our bright star is cast. God of our weary years, God of our silent tears, Thou Who hast brought us thus far on the way;

Thou Who hast by Thy might, led us into the light, Keep us forever in the path, we pray.

Lest our feet stray from the places, our God, where we met Thee. Lest our hearts, drunk with the wine of the world, we forget Thee.

Shadowed beneath Thy hand, may we forever stand, True to our God, true to our native land.

Families Last Names Abbott thru Austin

Ayers thru Bowles

Boyd thru Burton

Bush thru Coleman

Collins thru Dukes

Dunning thru Flowers

Floyd thru Grayson

Green thru Hart

Hatchett thru Hollingsworth

Hollowell thru Jackson

James thru Jones

Jordan thru Luster

Maize thru McNutt

Medley thru Nelson

Nesmith thru Payne

Peoples thru Robinson

Rodgers thru Simpson

Slater thru Summons

Surratt thru Turner

Vance thru Watkins

Watson thru Willett

Williams thru Young

Deacon Dennis Vaughn: 501-568-2905; [email protected]

Deacon Victor Turner: 501-217-8733; [email protected]

Deacon Neal Sharkey: 501-734-8116; [email protected]

Deacon Nicholas Poole: 501-722-7051; [email protected]

Deacon Ronald McCullum: 501-227-4509; [email protected]

Deacon Willie Jones: 501-374-2193; [email protected]

Deacon Arlen Jones: 501-868-7319; [email protected]

Deacon James Johnson Jr.: 501-350-2951; [email protected]

Deacon Andre Johnson: 501-734-8428; [email protected]

Deacon Darryle K. Hinton: 501-455-2698; [email protected]

Deacon Larry Hatchett: 501-568-5866; [email protected]

Deacon George Hood: 501-961-1042; [email protected]

Deacon Denisho Howse: 501-834-3987; [email protected]

Deacon Rudolph Howard: 501-821-0069; [email protected]

Deacon Roy Albert: 501-228-6090; [email protected]

Deacon Robert Colbert: 501-673-4237; [email protected]

Deacon Lamar Griffeth: 501-221-3779; [email protected]

Deacon Lloyd Black: 501-568-5307; [email protected]

Deacon Don Allen: 501-407-0268; [email protected]

Deacon Jimmy Burton: 501-227-4069; [email protected]

Deacon Michael Chaney: 501-868-5185; [email protected]

Deacon Bobby Gant: 501-221-2230; [email protected]

Assigned Deacon’s Names and Contact Information

Brother Melvin Vester 10215 Republic Lane, LR 72209 Brother Larry Jefferson 917 Rice St. Little Rock Arkansas 72202 Brother Willie Slay 929 Karla Circle, Sherwood 72120 Deacon Amos Walker 11424 Luther Lane, LR 72206 Deacon Odell Watson 12404 Watson Rd., NLR 72120 Sister Geneva Wordlaw 1506 E. Twin Lakes, LR 72205 Sister Juanita Johnson 8700 Riley Dr., LR 72205 Brother and Sister Hayward Hill 14305 Alexander Rd., Alexander 72002 Sister Gladys Holland 12 Point O’Woods, LR 72204 Mother Louise Jones 2819 Battery St., LR 72206 Sister Future Lorings Southern Trace Nursing Home, Bryant 72022 Sister Lelia Thompson 3200 Louisiana St., LR 72206 Brother LC Coats Briarwood Nursing and Rehab., Room 205-Bed-B,

516 S. Rodney Parham, LR 72205 Sister Juanita Curry Briarwood Nursing and Rehab., Room 401,

516 S. Rodney Parham, LR 72205 Sister Billye Ann Johnson Parris Towers, 1800 S. Broadway,

Apt. #807, LR 72206 Mother Ivory Colston 2619 S. Broadway St., LR 72206 Sister Mellorine Johnson 2620 Louisiana St., LR 72206 Sister Linda Larff 9018 Tanya Dr., #B, LR 72204 Sister Ollie Pledger 2820 Gilman St., LR 72204 Sister Constance Marie Atkins Benton Service Center, Benton AR

WOMEN’S MISSIONARY UNION FEBRUARY 2018 CIRCLES TIME LOCATION

6th Link of Love/Starlight Eveready 10:30am Brookside Nursing Home 13th, 20th, 27th Link of Love/Starlight Eveready 10:30am Emmanuel 13th, 20th, 27th Celestic 6pm Emmanuel 7th, 21st Young Women 6pm Offsite 7th Nightingale/Women of Worship/Missionaries for Christ 6pm Jehovah 10th - 2nd Saturday Nightingale/Women of Worship/Missionaries for Christ 10am Cumberland Nursing Home 21st Nightingale/Women of Worship/Missionaries for Christ 6pm “Our House Shelter”

Sermon Scripture, Topic and Notes ____________________________

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Early Morning Worship Service - 7:30a.m.

Prayer Period Led by the Deacons Morning Hymn Scripture Reading: Luke 10:2 Minister and Congregation Charity Offering Ushers in Charge Recognition of Guests and Welcome Announcements Ministry through Music Fellowship Choir Sermonic Hymn Sermon Pastor C. Dennis Edwards I Invitation to Christian Discipleship Pulpit Tithes and Offering Ushers in Charge Pastoral Comments Pastor Edwards Recitation of Mission Statement Minister and Congregation

“Behold, He Whom Thou Lovest Is Sick”

MOMS MINISTRY: You are also invited to join in Tuesdays, 5:30-6:30am, for the Early Morning Prayer Call, everyone is welcome to join in. Prayer Call number: 605-468-8026; Access Code: 264051. For questions or more information, please contact Kimberly Ross, (501) 772-6838 or Doris Surratt, (501) 351-5968.

GOLD BLAZERS FOR FEBRUARY 2018

7:30a.m. - Virdell Dawson Jr., and Sharon Jones 10:00a.m. - Lisa Campbell and Lajada Davis

• Dismissal to Sunday School •

VOLUNTEER NEEDED: We are seeking an adult member of the church to volunteer as a member of the Board of Directors for the Rockbridge Montessori School. Information about the qualifications, duties and responsibilities are available in the church office. If you desire to be considered for the position, please send your resume to:

SJMBC, P.O. Box 164457, Little Rock, AR 72216, Attention: Deacon Robert Colbert.

Please remember our sick and shut-ins with your prayers, visits, cards and phone calls.

Mid- Morning Worship Service - 10:00a.m.

Prayer Period Led by the Deacons and Praise Team Morning Hymn Scripture Reading: Luke 10:2 Led by Carrington Sams

and Congregation

Morning Chant Choir and Congregation Charity Offering (Prayer: Jayveon McDuffie) Ushers in Charge Ministry of Music SJ Praise Dancers and Exalted Praise (Triumphant Deliverance Fellowship Ministries)

Recognition of Guests and Welcome Kennadee Lindsey Ministry of Music SJ Children’s Choir Tithes and Offering (Prayer: Jayveon McDuffie) Ushers in Charge Ministry of Music SJ Youth Choir Fellowship Choir

Sermonic Hymn Sermon Reverend Nathanael Palmer Youth Pastor

Invitation to Christian Discipleship Pulpit Pastoral Comments Pastor Edwards Recitation of Mission Statement Minister and Congregation Benediction

PAXTON/YOUNG LIBRARY: Thanks to the following members for their donations to the Library. 9 A collection of Magazines with articles on President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama donated by Mother Mary Scott. 9 Free materials, calendars and candy donated by Sister Willie Mae Turner. 9 Free materials from the Clinton Library on Mandela donated by Sister Gladys Barnett and Sister Thelma Shorter. 9 Books of Black Authors, Condoleezza Rice and Ben Carson, HUD Secretary donated by Brother Johnson.

Visit the Library on Sundays from 9-9:50am. • Read, check out books and get free materials.

Brother Melvin Vester 10215 Republic Lane, LR 72209 Brother Larry Jefferson 917 Rice St. Little Rock Arkansas 72202 Brother Willie Slay 929 Karla Circle, Sherwood 72120 Deacon Amos Walker 11424 Luther Lane, LR 72206 Deacon Odell Watson 12404 Watson Rd., NLR 72120 Sister Geneva Wordlaw 1506 E. Twin Lakes, LR 72205 Sister Juanita Johnson 8700 Riley Dr., LR 72205 Brother and Sister Hayward Hill 14305 Alexander Rd., Alexander 72002 Sister Gladys Holland 12 Point O’Woods, LR 72204 Mother Louise Jones 2819 Battery St., LR 72206 Sister Future Lorings Southern Trace Nursing Home, Bryant 72022 Sister Lelia Thompson 3200 Louisiana St., LR 72206 Brother LC Coats Briarwood Nursing and Rehab., Room 205-Bed-B,

516 S. Rodney Parham, LR 72205 Sister Juanita Curry Briarwood Nursing and Rehab., Room 401,

516 S. Rodney Parham, LR 72205 Sister Billye Ann Johnson Parris Towers, 1800 S. Broadway,

Apt. #807, LR 72206 Mother Ivory Colston 2619 S. Broadway St., LR 72206 Sister Mellorine Johnson 2620 Louisiana St., LR 72206 Sister Linda Larff 9018 Tanya Dr., #B, LR 72204 Sister Ollie Pledger 2820 Gilman St., LR 72204 Sister Constance Marie Atkins Benton Service Center, Benton AR

WOMEN’S MISSIONARY UNION FEBRUARY 2018 CIRCLES TIME LOCATION

6th Link of Love/Starlight Eveready 10:30am Brookside Nursing Home 13th, 20th, 27th Link of Love/Starlight Eveready 10:30am Emmanuel 13th, 20th, 27th Celestic 6pm Emmanuel 7th, 21st Young Women 6pm Offsite 7th Nightingale/Women of Worship/Missionaries for Christ 6pm Jehovah 10th - 2nd Saturday Nightingale/Women of Worship/Missionaries for Christ 10am Cumberland Nursing Home 21st Nightingale/Women of Worship/Missionaries for Christ 6pm “Our House Shelter”

Sermon Scripture, Topic and Notes ____________________________

___________________________

________________________________

________________________________________

Early Morning Worship Service - 7:30a.m.

Prayer Period Led by the Deacons Morning Hymn Scripture Reading: Luke 10:2 Minister and Congregation Charity Offering Ushers in Charge Recognition of Guests and Welcome Announcements Ministry through Music Fellowship Choir Sermonic Hymn Sermon Pastor C. Dennis Edwards I Invitation to Christian Discipleship Pulpit Tithes and Offering Ushers in Charge Pastoral Comments Pastor Edwards Recitation of Mission Statement Minister and Congregation

“Behold, He Whom Thou Lovest Is Sick”

MOMS MINISTRY: You are also invited to join in Tuesdays, 5:30-6:30am, for the Early Morning Prayer Call, everyone is welcome to join in. Prayer Call number: 605-468-8026; Access Code: 264051. For questions or more information, please contact Kimberly Ross, (501) 772-6838 or Doris Surratt, (501) 351-5968.

GOLD BLAZERS FOR FEBRUARY 2018

7:30a.m. - Virdell Dawson Jr., and Sharon Jones 10:00a.m. - Lisa Campbell and Lajada Davis

• Dismissal to Sunday School •

VOLUNTEER NEEDED: We are seeking an adult member of the church to volunteer as a member of the Board of Directors for the Rockbridge Montessori School. Information about the qualifications, duties and responsibilities are available in the church office. If you desire to be considered for the position, please send your resume to:

SJMBC, P.O. Box 164457, Little Rock, AR 72216, Attention: Deacon Robert Colbert.

Please remember our sick and shut-ins with your prayers, visits, cards and phone calls.

Mid- Morning Worship Service - 10:00a.m.

Prayer Period Led by the Deacons and Praise Team Morning Hymn Scripture Reading: Luke 10:2 Led by Carrington Sams

and Congregation

Morning Chant Choir and Congregation Charity Offering (Prayer: Jayveon McDuffie) Ushers in Charge Ministry of Music SJ Praise Dancers and Exalted Praise (Triumphant Deliverance Fellowship Ministries)

Recognition of Guests and Welcome Kennadee Lindsey Ministry of Music SJ Children’s Choir Tithes and Offering (Prayer: Jayveon McDuffie) Ushers in Charge Ministry of Music SJ Youth Choir Fellowship Choir

Sermonic Hymn Sermon Reverend Nathanael Palmer Youth Pastor

Invitation to Christian Discipleship Pulpit Pastoral Comments Pastor Edwards Recitation of Mission Statement Minister and Congregation Benediction

PAXTON/YOUNG LIBRARY: Thanks to the following members for their donations to the Library. 9 A collection of Magazines with articles on President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama donated by Mother Mary Scott. 9 Free materials, calendars and candy donated by Sister Willie Mae Turner. 9 Free materials from the Clinton Library on Mandela donated by Sister Gladys Barnett and Sister Thelma Shorter. 9 Books of Black Authors, Condoleezza Rice and Ben Carson, HUD Secretary donated by Brother Johnson.

Visit the Library on Sundays from 9-9:50am. • Read, check out books and get free materials.

There will be psalms, hymns and spiritual songs as we sing with joy in our hearts unto God for His faithfulness!

Announcements • Updates Section

Announcements (weekly/Monthly)

SYMPATHY: “…And God Shall Wipe Away All Tears…” Our prayers and condolences are being extended to the following family/families:

Deacon Lamar (Irene) Griffeth in the homegoing of his sister. Address for the Griffeth family: 12316 Shawnee Forest Dr., LR 72212.

THANK YOU CARDS:

To Pastor Edwards and the St. John Church Family, thank you for your prayers, cards, calls and every act of kindness shown to us during the homegoing of our loved ones; and/or our surgeries/illnesses.

Sister Mary Young and the Langston Family Sister Eva Willis and Family

Reverend Lynn Fowlkes and Family Deacon Willie Jones and Family

Brother Charles Black and Family

AUTUMN AGE MINISTRY: The eAutumn Age Ministry invites you to their Annual Black History Program Tuesday, February 20, 2018, 12 noon in the Fellowship Hall. This year’s guests will include Reverend Cecil Gibson, who will deliver an interpretation of Dr. King’s “I Have a Dream” speech; Washington Elementary Drummers, and Parkview Gospel Choir. We are also asking you to wear some form of African attire on that Tuesday as well. For more information, please contact Linda Hammond, Rosalyn Scruggs Co-Servant leaders or Edith Brown for more information.

February has been designated as American Heart Health Month. Cardiovascular disease is listed as the number one killer of women and men, and is the leading cause of serious illness and disability. Please join the Health Ministry in recognition of American Heart Health Month by: •Wearing red to Worship Service, Sunday, February 18, 2018. •Visiting the Display Table in the Concourse and completing a Risk Factor Survey. •Attending the "Hands Only" CPR, AED and First Aid for Choking Class Saturday, February 24, 2018 10am to 1pm in the Old Finance Room (# 3000) in the education building. For questions or more information, please contact Lena McCullum 501 227-4509.

TODAY! • 12:30-2:30pm Millennium Bowl • 7200 Counts Massie Rd. • NLR

$5.00 per person/child (this price includes a game and pizza)

Tomesha Drumgoole and Shamar Bryant Saturday, February 24, 2018 • 4:00pm • SJMBC

Lorraine and Garry Robinson announce the Wedding Celebration of their daughter

Heavenlea L. Robinson and Aaron Curtis Robinson Sunday, February 18, 2018 • Nassau Bahamas

WORSHIP SERVICE ENGAGEMENT Sunday, February 18, 2018, 3pm, Pastor Edwards will deliver the message for the Men’s Day Worship Service at Bethel A.M.E., 815 W. 16th, LR, the Men of Praise and ushers are asked to serve and sing and the St. John family is invited to accompany him.

Hosted Event: Art Porter Music Education presents “For the Love of Art” -honoring Art Porter Sr., THIS EVENING 6pm (Doors open at 5:30p) featuring The Art Porter Singers and Special Guests: The Wardlaw Brothers; Half Mile Home,

G-Music and Kendric Kelley

No words can describe the pain that my family and I are experiencing in this difficult time. However, it is because of our God, family and friends that we are getting through this. So on behalf of the Young, Fleming, Harris, and Langston Families, I would like to express my sincere thanks to my St. John Family for your phone calls, cards and all acts of kindness. Thank You! Mary Young.

St. John family, we the family of the late WD Johnson would like to express our heartfelt appreciation to all who sympathized with us during this difficult time. Thank you for all your donations, prayers, visits, condolences cards, flowers, phone calls and everything you do for the Lord matters and everything you do for others is an expression of His abundant love. Thank you, Blondell J. Hinton and the Johnson Family.

(Homegoing Celebrations of their family members)

TIC Valentine Fellowship (Together In Christ)

Monday, February 19, 2018 • 6:00pm Red Lobster • 8407 W. Markham

For questions/more information, please contact Servant Leaders John and Clementine Kelley

The 1st t Extended Session of the Union District Baptist Association • February 19-21, 2018 First Baptist Church (Highland Park), 3800 W. 18th St., LR 72204, Dr. W.W. Walker, Pastor

Session Overview Monday, February 19, 2018 • Opening Musical • 7pm

Tuesday, February 20, 2018 8am: Women's Auxiliary in Session 9am: Ministers and Laymen in Session 10:30am: Official Opening and Morning Worship Preacher: Pastor Derek Witcher, Canaan Missionary Baptist Church

6pm: Workshop- "Strengthening the Pulpit and Pew Relationship"

Wednesday, February 21, 2018 8am: Women's Auxiliary in Session

9am: Ministers and Laymen in Session 10:30am: Morning Worship

Preacher: Dr. James Slater, Mt. Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church