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HAPPY BIRTHDAY & HAPPY ANNIVERSARY

to everyone celebrating this month!!

SYMPATHY LIST

Our prayers & condolences are extended to the following members & their families:

Sister Corley and Pastor C. Dennis Edwards I and their family in the passing of her cousin. Address Information: P.O. Box 241433, LR 72223; 501-821-5540. The Funeral Service will be held in Detroit.

Sister Carolyn (Leroy) Slater and Brother William (Jewel) Peyton in the passing of their great-nephew, Noral McAdoo. Address Information: Slater Family: 1615 Kanis Village Drive, LR 72204, 501-225-8499; Peyton Family: 156 Manitou Drive, Maumelle 72113, 501-658-3698. The Funeral has already been held.

PRAYER REQUEST & SICK AND SHUT IN

Please keep the following members & their families in your thoughts & prayers:

Sister Debra Bradwell’s surgery went well & she is home recuperating.

THANK YOU CARDS

We've received thank you cards from the following families:

Hazel May and Family
Loretta and Deacon Andre Johnson and Family
Reverend Cedric and Deborah Payne and Family
Reverend Virdell Dawson and Family
Elaine and Joe Jackson
Carolyn and Leroy Slater and Family
William and Jewel Peyton and Family

On Your Faith Journey Praise God

Just a note that you can take from earth to glory… God is strong and can keep you from falling.

He can bring you before his glory without any wrong in you and give you great joy.

He is the only God, the one who saves us. To him be glory, greatness, power, and authority through Jesus Christ our Lord for all time past, now, and forever. Amen.

Jude 1:24-25 ETR (Easy to Read Version) Submitted by Mother Mary Scott

February - American Heart Month

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CONGRATULATORY CORNER

Congratulations to Yolonda Summons, daughter of Sister Elaine and Brother Friendly Womack. Yolonda has been promoted to Brigadier General in the United State Army.

Congratulations to Triston Alexander, grandson of Rev. Edward and Mrs. Jackie Alexander, for making All A Honor Roll for this Interim Report.
Congrats to Billy Brooks who is a recipient of the 9^th Annual Jason Irby Arkansas Heritage Celebration of Black History Month. The Jason Irby Innovation Foundation supports community, opportunity and creativity involvement.

Kennadee Lindsay, daughter of Robin Whitney, made the All-Region State Band this year!! She plays the clarinet at Sylvan Hills High School. Congrats, Kennadee!

TOGETHER IN CHRIST MARRIAGE MINISTRY

**Remember couples, Sunday, February 11, 2024, after morning Worship Service, you are invited and welcome to attend the TIC Ministry’s Valentine Luncheon in the Fellowship Hall. The deadline to RSVP has expired, however we would still love to see you there. Please see Reverend Freddie or Sister Faye Scott to pay your money on Sunday.**

YOUTH & YOUNG ADULTS MINISTRY

Wednesday evening youth activities will begin on Wednesday, March 6, 2024. Mark your calendar & stay tuned for more information.

For all our youth who play sports, your church family wants to come and support you at your games. We are putting a schedule together for the Youth and Young Adult Department to attend together. Please email your name & your game schedule ASAP to Deacon Robert Colbert [email protected].

AUTUMN AGE MINISTRY

Autumn Age Ministry Annual Black History Program, Wednesday, February 22, 2024, 11:00am in the Fellowship Hall, everyone is welcome to attend. This year's guest speaker, Dr. Chris Jones, authored the devotional book “Quantum Pearls” and ran for Governor of Arkansas.

Black History is American History... Hidden Figures were not only at NASA, perhaps there are Hidden Figures in your family. We would like to acknowledge your Hidden Figure at our Black History Program, February 22, 2024. Submit a brief bio of your Hidden Figure to Debra Wilbert Brown, email to: [email protected] Submissions are due Sunday, February 11, 2024.

We would like to encourage everyone to wear traditional African attire throughout February to celebrate Black History Month.

On the fourth Sunday of February, all church members are invited to gather for a group photo wearing African attire after the service.

**Excursion to Atlanta, GA | April 29 - May 3, 2024**

Transportation Cost: $250.00 (Per Person) Includes site visit admission cost where applicable. Transportation provided by: Village Travel Bus Company (formerly Arrow Coach Lines) The deadline for the $50.00 deposit has been extended March 8, 2024. Make checks payable to St. John Missionary Baptist Church.

Hotel Cost:

Single Occupancy: $104.00

Double Occupancy: $104.00 (Per Room)

Cut-off date to make Reservations: Friday, March 29, 2024. Accommodations provided by: Holiday Inn Express Buckhead, 800 Sidney Marcus Boulevard NE | Atlanta, GA 30324, Phone: 404-949-4000

Sites to Visit: Georgia Aquarium, Jimmy Carter Library, National Center for Human and Civil Rights, World of Coke Museum

**No Charge for the Lenox Mall and Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Place

**Sister Etta Howard and Sister Janice Hood will be at the sign-up table in the vestibule after morning Worship Service each Sunday to sign-up and pay your deposit or total cost.**

MUSIC MINISTRY

You are invited to join the Music Ministry’s Spring Vocal Bootcamp, Monday-Tuesday, February 12 -13, 2024, 6:00-8:00pm each night. The Bootcamp is open to the entire membership ages 10 years and up.

FOOD BANK OPENS FEB 22ND - 9AM

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION CLASSES

New Class Offering!!

**Christian Worldview**

**9 AM - Rev. Herbert Brooks, Facilitator**

If you would like to know what the bible says about the happenings of the day and the standard by which you should measure what's going on, this class is for you. This class is open to anyone who would like to take the class; however, it is a requirement for those who desire to teach here at SJMBC.