REVEREND CARL FRAZIER
“You have more POWER than you think you have”
Joshua 1:6-9
SERMON AUDIO LINK:
http://mychurchwebsite.s3.amazonaws.com/c1473/sermon041518.mp3
BULLETIN:
ST. JOHN’S MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH
Allen D. Smith, Pastor
New Member Information Packet
Welcome!
Making the commitment to be “a member of the family” is just the first step in your Christian journey in which we are happy to assist. We hope you have seen a genuine love for the Lord as you have been attending our services. We want to be a church where “Everybody is somebody and Christ is All”, and one that honors God and meets the needs of His people.
As you begin this new journey with us, we welcome you into our family and we know you will enjoy the initial phase of the Membership Orientation, which is mandatory for every new member. This New Member Information Packet will serve as a refresher for some and for others will contain new and vital information to assist you in growing in your Christian faith. This New Member Information Packet gives the key Biblical truths for all believers as well as information on what our church is about.
Youth (ages 6-12) → Discuss the “Romans Road” overview located below with your parents, guardian or church leader.
1. Teenagers and Adults (13 and older) → Carefully review this entire New Member Information Packet.
2. Log on to www.stjohnsmbc.com and…
a. Review information about SJMBC
b. Review the Pastor’s page and gain insight into this man of GOD
c. Review the Youth Pastor’s page and get to know him
d. Review Ministries / Music Ministry
You matter at SJMBC; we do not want you to join and gradually vanish. We desire that all members become “ACTIVE” members. Get involved, sprout some roots and grow with us. Serving God is a rewarding experience!
Our prayer is that as you join hands with the body of Christ at SJMBC and allow the Word of God to speak to your heart that we will become the church He wants us to be.
SJMBC Deacon Board
It’s all about THE ROMANS ROAD…
· Romans 3:23
· Romans 5:8
· Romans 6:23
· Romans 10:9
· John 3:16
What does it mean to be a member of SMJBC…
Membership is important because it unites the body of Christ TOGETHER. It is not meant, in any way, to divide members from those attending, but to unite a family of baptized believers who are willing to commit to become an active part of the Church and its vision. It has become common for people to want to just “attend” church without making a commitment to serve in the church. Membership allows and employs us to participate and engage, not consume and observe. Any follower of Christ is invited to become a member of SJMBC. In covenanting with us, you both agree to and adopt our shared values, beliefs, and INTENTIONAL way of living.
We are a multi-cultural congregation that welcomes you to come and praise the Lord with us; for He is worthy of ALL our praise.
BAPTISM
Baptism or ‘baptizo’ (Greek) = to immerse in a body of water
We do not believe that baptism saves you, or washes away your sin. It is an ordinance that Christ advised us to do. We customarily baptize on the 1st Sunday of the month, or when applicable.
We are aware that there are people who come from different backgrounds with different understandings of baptism. Our understanding is that baptism is by full immersion and after your profession of faith.
As for infants we practice child dedications on infants and young children. When a child makes a choice to follow Jesus, they have the opportunity to declare to others that decision of Jesus being the Lord of their life through baptism.
CHURCH STRUCTURE
Jesus Christ is the Head of the Church. The pastor is the Under-Shepherd, and the Deacons are to assist the pastor in carrying out the wishes of the church and the vision that God has given the pastor for the church. All other officers of the church are in place to help carry out the work of the church and they are non-scriptural.
BIBLICAL HISTORY OF ELDER/PASTOR:
“Elder/Pastor”, from the Greek word presbuteros refers to a spiritually mature person with wisdom who guides God’s people.
DISCIPLESHIP
Finally, it is our objective to fulfill the last commandment that Jesus gave here on earth… “Great Commission,”:
“And Jesus came and spake unto them saying, "All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. Go ye therefore and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost. Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you; and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen." (Matthew 28:18-20)
GIVING / TITHING
How are we to give?
BIBLE STUDIES
ADULT:
Men’s bible study Tuesday nights 6pm- 7pm
Women’s bible study Tuesday nights 6:30pm-7:30pm
Adult bible study Wednesday morning 10:30am-11:30am
Bible study classes (all ages) Wednesday nights 6pm-7pm
Thursday nights 6pm-7pm
CHILDREN:
WOW- Worship on Wednesday, dinner at 5:30pm children’s classes begin at 6pm
Sunday school: Every Sunday morning at 9am all ages. Breakfast is served at 8:30am
CHOOSING A MINISTRY
Please read the description of the following ministries of SJMBC. We ask you to pray to God for guidance to the ministry that will help you fulfill the mission of the church, and exercise the gifts that God has given you to help lead lost souls to the Kingdom of God. Please contact the ministry department leader for information about joining that particular ministry.