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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 16, 2026  -  March 21, 2026   Time: TBA
Location: 3404 West Beltline Boulevard, Columbia, SC 29203

WEEKLY BIBLE VERSE

Honoring Strength, Achievements, and Contributions of Women

3 Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as elaborate hairstyles and the wearing of gold jewelry or fine clothes. 4 Rather, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God’s sight.

1 Peter 3:3-4

 






CHURCH MEMBERSHIP UPDATE FORM

Saint John Baptist Church

March 30, 2026  -  April 30, 2026   Time: TBA
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


2026 LENTEN DEVOTIONAL LESSONS

March 30, 2026  -  April 05, 2026   Time: 1:42 AM

2026 LENTEN DEVOTIONAL
"A Season of Renewal"
Fasting - Prayer - Almsgiving
Monday through Saturday
12:00 noon daily (except for Sundays)
Call in:  803-573-0268

Download the Devotional

So Send I You, Inc.






OUR DAILY BREAD

March 31, 2026   Time: TBA

OUR DAILY BREAD MINISTRIES
ourdailybread.org
DAILY DEVOTIONS
Click the link below:
Our Daily Bread | Devotionals


FOOD PANTRY FMU ASSIGNMENTS

March 31, 2026  -  March 17, 2026   Time: TBA

SAINT JOHN BAPTIST CHURCH FOOD PANTRY
FAMILY MINISTRY UNIT ASSIGNMENT
Gist/Reid/McLawhorn/Grant
is scheduled to volunteer in the Food Pantry for the Month of February

FEBRUARY DONATIONS ARE:
Pork & Beans
Carrots (15 oz. cans)
Monetary Donations
   
JANUARY Bailey/Green/Brown/Hingleton

FEBRUARY

Gist/Reid/McLawhorn/Grant
MARCH Rodgers/Duncan/Mickle/Hawkins
APRIL Boykin/Epps/Gist/Jackson
MAY Corley/Hughes/Clinton/Caldwell
JUNE Kimpson/Lewis/Price
JULY Rogers/Wallace/Counts
AUGUST Bailey/Green/Brown/Hingleton
SEPTEMBER Gist/Reid/McLawhorn/Grant
OCTOBER Rodgers/Duncan/Mickle/Hawkins
NOVEMBER Boykin/Epps/Gist/Jackson
DECEMBER Corley/Hughes/Clinton/Caldwell


CHRIST CENTRAL MINISTRIES/ APRIL

April 01, 2026   Time: 9:38 PM

CHRIST CENTRAL MINISTRIES
Donations for the month of
APRIL
The GMO is asking the 
the following groups
to donate three-section plates, napkins, and bottled water

DROP BY YOUR DONATIONS:
Christ Central Ministries, Inc.
(Concessions of Hope Mission Station)
2018 - STE. B Main Street
Columbia, SC  29201

MONDAY - FRIDAY
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
CHRIST CENTRAL OUTREACH PROGRAM 2026
MONTH FAMILY MINISTRY GROUP CONTACT PERSON
JANUARY Outreach Committee Dean Leon Corley
FEBRUARY Brotherhood Brother Wesley Shaw
MARCH Wallace, Rogers, Counts Sister Mary Harts
APRIL  Corley, Hughes, Clinton Sister Mattie Moses
MAY    
JUNE Boykin/Epps/Gist/Jackson Sister Tannette Jackson
JULY Rodgers/Duncan/Mickle/Hawkins Sister Waltene Whitmire
AUGUST Bailey/Green/Hingleton/Brown Sister Susan Anderson
Deacon Wallace Brown
SEPTEMBER Kimpson/Lewis/Price Sister Susan Lewis
ST. PETER'S LUNCH Saint John Member
Volunteers (15 needed)		 Deacon Wallace Brown
OCTOBER Gist/McLawhorn/Reid/Grant Sister Wanda Turner
NOVEMBER Deacons and Deaconesses Sister Stephanie Duncan






2026 FMU SUNDAY GREETING ASSIGNMENT

April 01, 2026  -  April 30, 2026   Time: TBA

   
2026 FMU SUNDAY GREETING ASSIGNMENT
   
JANUARY Gist/Reid/McLawhorn/Grant
FEBRUARY Boykin/Epps/Gist/Jackson
MARCH Rodgers/Duncan/Mickle/Hawkins
APRIL Bailey/Green/Brown/Hingleton
MAY Corley/Hughes/Clinton/Calswell
JUNE Rogers/Wallace/Counts
JULY Kimpson/Lewis/Price
AUGUST Gist/Reid/McLawhorn/Grant
SEPTEMBER Boykin/Epps/Gist/Jackson
OCTOBER Rodgers, Duncan/Mickle/Hawkins
NOVEMBER Bailey/Gree/Brown/Hingleton
DECEMBER Corley/Hughes/Clinton/Caldwell


GriefShare Ministry 2026

April 02, 2026   Time: TBA

GRIEF Support Group
Thursdays 6-8, 2026
February 12, 2026 - April 2, 2026
CONTACT US TODAY
803-254-4170
803-386-9270
GRIEFSHARE.ORG

ZOOM LINK
SJBC is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: GriefShare Zoom Meeting
Time: This is a recurring meeting Meet anytime

Meeting ID: 897 1549 8664
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GMO MONTHLY MEETING

Saint John Baptist Church

April 03, 2026   Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Virtual Via Zoom
Contact: Wanda Turner
Phone: 803-254-4170

Greetings
 
 
 
GENERAL MISSIONARY MONTHLY MEETING
FRIDAY, APRIL 3, 2026
6:00 P.M.
 
April Davenport-Cobbs is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
 
Join Zoom Meeting
 
 
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HEALTH AND WELLNESS MINISTRY EVENT

Saint John Baptist Church

April 04, 2026   Time: 3:31 PM
Contact: Christina Cobb-Freeman
Phone: 8035864029
Email: [email protected]

SAINT JOHN BAPTIST CHURCH
Presents
PRESERVING YOUR FAMILY'S PROPERTY AND LAND
"The Use of Wills, Land Trusts and Estate Planning"

Presenter
Jesse Frierson
Retail & Commercial Banker
Securities Firm Founder
Health Insurance Broker

April 4, 2026
11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Saint John Baptist Church
3404 West Beltline Boulevard
Columbia, SC  29203

RSVP BY:
March 29, 2026
Sara Canty
803-622-5896 (Text messages only)

Light refreshments will be served.


Garden Ministry

April 04, 2026   Time: TBA

SAINT JOHN BAPTIST CHURCH
2026 Garden Program






FINALE - I AM A CHURCH MEMBER

April 04, 2026   Time: TBA

SAINT JOHN BAPTIST CHURCH
Every Member Matters: Recommit • Rekindle • Reclaim

I AM A CHURCH MEMBER
“Discovering the Attitude that Makes the Difference”
by Thom S. Rainer

I Am A Church Member seeks to remedy the outbreak of inactive or barely committed church members.
It addresses--without apology--what is expected of those who join a body of believers.
 
Please join us for a 6-week small group study that gets us closer to God by becoming a more active church member.
 
KICK OFF DATE:  February 22, 2026 (after church service)
LOCATION:  Roscoe C. Wilson Fellowship Hall
BOOKS: available at the Welcome Desk or in the church office
FINALE CELEBRATION:  March 29, 2026 (after church service - RC Wilson Fellowship Hall)
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD REGISTRATION FORM 






COMMUNION SERVICE

Saint John Baptist Church

April 05, 2026   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 5, 2026
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.


SUNDAY SCHOOL ADULTS & CHILDREN CLASSES

Saint John Baptist Church

April 05, 2026   Time: TBA
Location: 3404 West Beltline Boulevard, Columbia, South Carolina 29203
Contact: Church Office
Phone: 803-254-4170
Email: [email protected]

YOU ARE INVITED
PLEASE JOIN US EACH SUNDAY FOR SUNDAY SCHOOL
9:00 A.M. - 9:45 A.M.

SIX FACE-TO-FACE SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES AVAILABLE

ADULT CLASS #1
30 years and older
Large Conference Room #215
BOOK:  David C. Cook -- Understanding the Bible

ADULT CLASS #2 
30 years and older
Church Sanctuary
BOOK:  Adult Christian Life, R.H. Boyd

COUPLES CLASS
All couples
Conference Room #218
Married Couples Lessons and Studies

TEENAGERS
9th Grade - 12th Grade
Conference Room #211
BOOK:  Adventurers with Jesus, R.H. Boyd

PRE-TEENS 
6th Grade - 8th Grade
Conference Room #219
BOOK:  Adventurers with Jesus, R.H. Boyd

PRIMARY AGE
1st grade - 5th grade
Pre-school Classroom
BOOK:  Adventurers with Jesus, R. H. Boyd

14 But you must remain faithful to the things you have been taught.
You know they are true, for you know you can trust those who taught you. 

15 You have been taught the holy Scriptures from childhood,
and they have given you the wisdom to receive the salvation that comes by trusting in Christ Jesus. 

16 All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and
to make us realize what is wrong in our lives.
It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right. 

17 God uses it to prepare and equip his people to do every good work.

2 TIMOTHY 3:14-17 


GIST, MCLAWHORN, REID, GRANT FMU

April 07, 2026   Time: TBA

MONTHLY MEETING 
The Gist, McLawhorn, Reid, Grant Family Ministry Unit 
will meet
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
6:00 p.m.
LOCATION TO BE DETERMINED.
Call for more information:  803-573-0328


WEEKLY BIBLE STUDY

Saint John Baptist Church

April 15, 2026   Time: TBA
Location: 3404 West Beltline Boulevard, Columbia, SC 29203
Contact: Church Office
Phone: 803-254-4170
Email: [email protected]

WEEKLY BIBLE STUDY
Every Wednesday
6:00 p.m.
via Zoom

Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 846 9954 7537
Passcode: 649655

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Passcode: 649655



YOUTH BIBLE STUDY

April 25, 2026   Time: TBA

Saint John Baptist Church Youth Ministry
is sponsoring
YOUTH BIBLE STUDY
Every fourth Saturday of the month
April 25, 2026
10-11 a.m.
Saint John Fellowship Hall
Ages:  11 and up
Dinner will be served.


CORSAGE & BOUTONNIERE SALE

April 26, 2026   Time: 9:38 PM

THE ETHEL C. WILSON MISSIONARY CIRCLE
2026 Mother's Day
Corsage & Boutonniere Sale
Members of the Ethel C. Wilson Missionary Circle are take orders for
Mother's Day Corsages and Boutonnieres

Corsages and Boutonnieres are:
$8.00 each
Mother's Day is May 10, 2026
DEADLINE to Purchase is April 26, 2026

RED (mother living)
WHITE (mother deceased)

- Flowers will be delivered on Mother's Day.
- Prepayment is stronly encouraged.

STOP BY THENTABLE IN THE VESTIBULE TO PLACE YOUR ORDER.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT.


MARY L NEAL SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

May 13, 2026   Time: TBA

CALLING ALL
MARY L NEAL SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS!

View Scholarship Information


VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 2026

June 01, 2026  -  June 05, 2026   Time: TBA

JESUS IS THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD
2026
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
"Shining A Light On Who Jesus Really Is"
ILLUMINATION STATION
John 8:12
June 1 - June 5, 2026

Saint John Baptist Church
3404 West Beltline Boulevard
Columbia, SC  29203

Register online by clicking the link below.
 

CONTACT
Regina Reed at 803-351-2499
Christina Freeman at 803-586-4029