S t. John Chris tian Heritage Academy Adminis tra tive S taf f. John Interior.pdf · Jazzlyn Ner o Mary Hammond Jessyca W ashington Diana Dewberry ... V era Gamble Gr egory McCoy

Mrs. Reneta DadeOffice Manager

St. John Christian Heritage Academy

Ms. Orlene Grant-ChaneyPrincipal

Mrs. Shaaron V. WesleySuperintendent

The St. John Christian Heritage Academy is one of several ministries of ourchurch. Established in 1988, under the guidance of our esteemed Pastor Emeritus,Rev. W. K. Jackson, the school serves children, pre-kindergarten through 5th gradefrom throughout the Oklahoma City community. The academy experiences greatacademic success with students.

Parents are a strong and important part of the academy. The Parent-TeachersOrganization and the Crusading Grandparents provide continuous support to theschool and members are readily available to give assistance to programs whenneeded.

The staff teaches a Christian based curriculum and is accredited through theOklahoma State Department of Education.

Each school day begins with meditation in individual classrooms. A chapelservice is held every Wednesday morning at 9:30 a.m. Students take leadership inthe service. Leaders from all over the city are invited to be guest speakers at thechapel service. Our chapel services are open to the public and you are alwayswelcome.

Students, who are members of St. John Missionary Baptist Church, are awardeda $500.00 scholarship by virtue of their membership in the church.

The school principal is Mrs. Orlene Grant-Chaney. She holds a Masters Degreein School Administration and also a Masters Degree in Special Education. Priorto joining the Academy, Mrs. Chaney was Principal of the Crutcho School District.

Mrs. Shaaron V. Wesley is the Academy Superintendent. She holds a Masterof Public Administration degree with a specializattion in Education and NonprofitManagement. Mrs. Wesley is experienced in fund-raising and overseeingeducational standard initiatives in various youth-oriented and communityorganizations.

CHURCH OFFICE HOURS8:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.Monday-Wednesday

8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.Thursday

8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.Friday

9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.Sunday

OFFICE PHONE405-478-3344

PASTOR’S STUDY405-478-3351

FAX405-478-3648

St. John Christian Heritage Academy405-478-8607

Administrative StaffEXTENSION

Pastor Dr. M. L. Jemison - 117Business Administrator - 113Administrative Secretary Anne Jackson - 120Church Secretary Vernetta Johnson - 110Director of Christian Education Rev. Dr. Lawrence Kirk - 111Music and Fine Arts Ministry Dr. Terry Spigner - 127Parish Fellowship Coordinator Diana Franklin - 141Prayer Coordinator Rev. David Dawson - 121Children’s Ministry Patricia Brewer - 130Youth Ministry Debra Johnson - 131Physical Fitness Ministry Jeff Washington - 122Bus Ministry (863-3850) Kenneth Washington - 160Social Department Chairperson Rudie ValentineSt. John’s Academy Principal Orlene Chaney - 133Broadcast Ministry Charles Shepherd - 126Christian Education Secretary Wanzetta Woody - 123Evangelism Rev. Cornelius Wade - 140

Doing Church Beyond The Walls / “Each One - Win One”Fulfilling the Biblical Mandate / Acts 1:8 & Matthew 28:19

St. John Missionary Baptist Church

Pastor M. L. Jemison2824 N. W. 115th Pl.

Residence: 405-755-2824

January1 Office Closed-New Years Day7 Parish Fellowship Breakfast 8 am8 Administrative Meeting 6:30 pm

14 Encounter-Youth Church14 Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration 3 pm15 Office Closed - Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday20 Pastor’s Partner in Prayer Breakfast 9 am

22-26 PNBC Mid Winter Boards-Bahamas28 Encounter-Youth Church31 Parish Fellowship Repast31 Deacons Meeting 8 pm

Gregory Smith455-5519

Ben Lang473-9037

Ghita Williams424-9517

JanuaryCoordinator

Church Services - Enrichment Hour, 9:00 a.m.; Morning Worship, 10:45 a.m.“The Church That Prays Together, Stays Together”

1st Sunday Hour of Power, 7:00 a.m. - “Lord’s Day Hour of Power” each 2nd and 3rd, 4th and 5th Sunday at 8:00 a.m. - 8:55 a.m.

Prayer Period: 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. in Prayer Room (Mon, Tue, Thur & Fri) and in Conference Center (Wed)Bible Study: 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday in Conference Center

Leadership given by Parish Fellowship Month.

January Deacons

Theron Perry348-5397

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

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JANUARY

Gerchel HolbertReginald KnightJoAnn Savage

Jamaine CoffeyZoe WardGhita WilliamsElizabeth Adams

Deborah GloverAlicia SheffieldSarah Smith

Gertie ArmstrongCharlene NewtonLisa JoubertDajon Sealey

NEW YEARS DAY

Wilbert MyersLeon JohnsonAlmetra Lang

Derald EmeryRosalind TiptonEdwina RombyKameron UzomaElmer DewberryBryan CouchAnniya Curtis

Charisma Taylor BoydRoyce Liston

Janet KingJacquelin BrownRodney Jackson

Flossie ThurstonDywanna Peoples

Shirlene HurteReta KnightLois MayCurtis MembereTheron PerryTherethia Bell

Debra JohnsonJoyce HollowayJohn W. RobinsonJalen NeroJazzlyn Nero

Mary HammondJessyca WashingtonDiana DewberryRochelle ButlerHarry Thomas

Beverly KirkTameko JonesBritanee FridayAzhia ContrerasKristian Baccus

Tesheena ParksKenneth HardimanDarrell DavisEdward LittlejohnW. Dean McWhite

Wanda PerkinsJaisa GloverAlbert JonesKendrick ThomasJasmine MasonGregory SmithSanaa Allen

Maxine WashingtonSonya Blackwell

Charletta PeoplesVickie WardLinda Jones

Regina Wray-PannellLakesha MooreTristian VaughhJosiah Billingslea

Ramona DungeeDetrek WallaceLatiffany McCaskillLinda L. ClayborneLatusha BaDesiree Williams

Lula HarrisBessie L. DavisJames NicholsJudy AshtonVera GambleGregory McCoy

Reverend David DawsonTheopal WoodsCarla Clanton JonesBeaulah Knight

Christy CraftNathaniel Colbert, Sr.Reverend Lee CornishKenneth Watson

Cecil Shawn EmeryDores HammonsDadrion TaylorBernard JonesMaulsie Caldwell

Nicholas Polite Narvell YoungerRosa HodgeBenjamin LangShawn MylesPhyllis Brooks

Janet Givens

MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.BIRTHDAY OBSERVED

Linda Carlton

Mia BlackshireDana FranklinNicholas Nero

Reverend Harold Burney




Residence: 405-755-2824

FebruaryCelebrating Black History

4 Parish Fellowship Breakfast 8 am5 Administrative Meeting 6:30 pm

11 Encounter-Youth Church17 GMWA Christian Pageant24 Ebony Awareness Bowl at Tabernacle25 Encounter-Youth Church28 Parish Fellowship Repast28 Deacons Meeting 8 pm

Nathaniel Starks286-0399

Mary L. Miles,Consultant427-9385

Dennis Baker722-7119

Ruby Nichols,Co-Coordinator

703-0449

February Deacons February Coordinators

Mary Robinson,Co-Coordinator

748-7212Homer Dade

285-9356James Nichols

703-0449






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FEBRUARY

Sharita ClemmonsRoy ThurstonRudie Valentine

Emma L. TurnerCurnett WarnerShelia Younger

Billy KnightErnestine TerryMary L. MilesAntiffany Fears

Levi ArthurWilliam AlexanderSherry RichardsonErnest C. Helaire, IIReaner Givens-Timmons

Betty BakerSean WarriorRev. Brian Eakers

LINCOLN’S BIRTHDAY

Enetrice SmileyShamiracle FridayMary RobinsonVinnie MorrisDenzell Starks

VALENTINE’S DAY

Ruby NicholsNathaniel StarksJimiya Davis

Carol Walker Mary EaslickElva DenmarkReinard ValentineDominique LangBeverly CouchKierra FrazierSierra FrazierNimoy Jones

Briana Tucker

PRESIDENTS’ DAY

Annie HintonDennis BakerRoy Piggee

Arnie KirklinAsia BroussardRobyn WashingtonPerry ScottWilliam OakesRickey Thomas, II

Branden PannellFayona WilsonTanisha BlakelyCecilia NorwoodValarie Clemmons

Jada Harris

Joyce SmithMeyah SarilleBrian Stewart

Willa Johnson

Diane McDanielRobena ButlerRichard Lee

Jamil JohnsonAngel Johnson

Joel JohnsonZella Sturgeon

Brenda WalkerTeresa TylerJacqueline JemisonRonald Smith

Homer DadeClois Knight, III

Jeremiah Miles

Cynthia McCoyHattie Ruth DavidsonBertha HenrySamyra Edwards

Dianne WrightMarjorie HarrisKori Garrett

Dillard Bowie

Isreal VaughnBarbara Little

Rev. Rickey Thomas

Russell Walker, Jr.




Residence: 405-755-2824

Bobby Sharp771-3011

Geneva Wray427-6840

MarchDeacons

Leonard Cayton749-0979

Theodore Saxton720-0288

MarchCoordinator





The Late Pastor W. K. Jackson

March4 Parish Fellowship Breakfast 8 am5 Administrative Meeting at 6:30 pm

11 Encounter-Youth Church16-17 Youth Explosion

18 Luella Dunn Children & Youth Annual Day23-24 Teacher’s Training Workshop

25 Rev. W. K. Jackson Annual Sunday28 Deacons Meeting 8 pm30 Office Closed (Good Friday)


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Willa TriplettCecelia EmeryQuinton Reynolds

MARCHEthel RobinsonLoveta HammondDebra JohnsonLavonna JoubertCarlton Defroe

Naomi Prince

Carolyn NeroAnnetta AndrewsBillie Vanessa Evans

Darryle DavisEverette Durham, Jr.Carrie ForemanAshleigh EaslickJohn JohnsonMicah Gray

Leroy W. Kirk, IIIAna Sharp

Betty WilliamsQuartney ParksRobert CarrRev. Keith CarterKatrina Saxton

Bonnie McBride Kaleda RuckFrank ElamHelen D. ClarkBrian LewisAaron VeasyMorgan Ray

Reverend Lawrence KirkCarole HardemanDiana BellTamara White

Annie Friday

Geneva WrayWanda Adams

ST. PATRICKS’ DAY

Lynn Walker-Brown

Deandre GoudeauSharon WoodsonBetty MasonClinton Blackwell, Jr.

Carolyn ShawRandy ThomasBridgett BallardJoshua AndersonSherman Rose

Sharon WoodsonJoseph Bunton

Anthony KirkBruce DenmarkMiranda Jackson

George HudsonLeaetta NorwoodAnita TiptonSimone RobinsonSydney RobiinsonKathy Simpson

Latresha GrayCleo PerryKimberly FosterCora HollisJordan Dawson

Brant’aunee PannellEva King

Adrianne JonesRaymond Payton, IIGabrielle EmeryMary ThomasChesna Gordon

Rev. Charles H. HolbertWilbert Wright, IIIKevin TarverSamuel Moss

Teresa BaileyEvelyn GibsonCheryll Hunter-Wilson

Joey TeagueAlexis WardYolanda ThomasVanessa Hardiman

Malcolm DadeJoyce Hill

Elijah CarrasquilloDiana FranklinClois Knight, Jr.Jamin DawsonAnthony Jackson

Geraldine CutliffRoland Robinson

DAYLIGHT SAVINGSBEGINS

GOOD FRIDAYPALM SUNDAY




Residence: 405-755-2824

David Shelton427-6444

Stella Lee848-8038

Fletta James, Assistant424-6416

April Coordinators

Harvey Johnson773-9725

Enoch Nichols427-6204

April1 Parish Fellowship Breakfast 8 am / Easter

1 Luella Dunn Children & Youth Easter Program 9 am

2-4 Simultaneous Revival 7:30 pm

6 Rev. W. K. Jackson Annual Breakfast 8 am

8 Encounter-Youth Church

21 Pastor’s Partners in Prayer Breakfast 9 am


25 Parish Fellowship Repast





AprilDeacons


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APRILJessica Williams Andreia Smith

Ruth GreenFletta JamesLallen WalkerAnai RobinsonRay RobinsonJessica Williams

Patricia Haskins-SmithBarbara Bradford

Falyn EmbryAnnie M. HallDiane M. WoodSir Gordon

Devin K. DemersonDesiree AllenSandra WallaceTory Johnson

Stella LeeJames ThompsonDejon Harris

George Burkhalter, Jr.

Doretha Fish-Franks Rosa L. GibsonCameron KirkColby Gill

Mable SteeleVeola Bray

Robert SmithEllington SheltonMadine James

Patrick GloverAnn Parker

Brade WillisAngela Prince

Rosie CraftDorothy JohnsonAleta Pipkin

Audrey Colbert

Elleen LovelessBobby E. Heath, IIIVeldine HillBerlis Fletcher

Ruth Carlene YoungerJasmine TylerMichael WilliamsEvelyn L. Nixon

Enoch NicholsConnie JamesRachelle CouchJawana Freeman-Spigner

Dedra NorthingtonJamie ShawCraig Green, Jr.Beatrice Hazley

Gerald WoodsonHarold Factory

Yolanda CarrasquilloDarryl JacksonMadelyne Cudjo

Lea Lee

Eddie EvansKellen WalkerAlex Tipton

Dezzie HamptonMarcus D. HeathKirah Burge

DeSota BellBettye Washington

Isaiah PrestonPhyllis GoudeauMarland JohnsonVicki CarltonTerion Ellison

Calvin AustinMalcolm Williams

SIMULTANEOUSREVIVAL

SIMULTANEOUSREVIVAL

SIMULTANEOUSREVIVALEASTER

REV. W. K. JACKSONANNUAL BREAKFAST

8:00 A.M.




Residence: 405-755-2824

Clinton Blackwell773-9725

Jeff Washington424-5599

Leland Kennedy427-3279

Rudolph Tomlin604-3316

Linda Nero, Coordinator752-9760

May CoordinatorsMay Deacons

Flora Herbison, Asst.848-2142





May2 Deacons Meeting 8 pm6 Parish Fellowship Breakfast 8 am7 Administrative Meeting @ 6:30 pm8 Bethel Graduation

10 SJCHA 5th grade graduation13 Annual Deaconess Day / Mother’s Day19 Annual W. K. Jackson Golf Tournament27 Encounter-Youth Church28 Office closed30 BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETING @ 6 PM


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MAYJanice Hollis-AllenMuhammad KadaffiAriana Fears

Quayeonte CartwrightFreddie DemersonAlice FosterCorinne StarkDeAndra Stevenson

Sonja CarasquilloReneta DadeTaylor Carter

Clarence BeattyClinton Johnson

Chanti WalkerSteven CutliffMelissa VeasyAlice McCannHerese Carter

Annelda DadeFlora HerbisonVeronique TrezvantMichael SimpsonJurnee Tucker

Alvin NealVanessa KrizanJudy Racket

Lawana Sprigner-ChandlerWinston Cravens

Leland KennedyKathy RayMorris Perry

James HillDesirae GibsonWinston CravensSiani JohnsonCamron Taylor

Jeffery WashingtonDavid SheltonLorie StephensAdrian EaslickChristopher WrayJerome Davis

Cherryetta HighBianca Gordon

Gregory HooksLinda Nero

Opal JohnsonCraig GreenAngelia WilsonRikki AdamsMonica Simpson

Christina CarltonMargaret RichardsonKendra Stephens

Jaden WoodsJohn Adams

MEMORIAL DAY

Walter L. Hammond, Sr.Varite BrownShandolon TaylorAlexander Boulden

Lillian ClemmonsTaylor Williams

Shanna WilsonIrene Cutliff

Donna VaughnVicki WatsonShelia EdwardsRhonda Hall Williams

Annette BurleighCollette WilliamsAretha HasleyModonna Williams

Morris NealAlice TroyDawn FrazierRonald ClemmonsArthur HoustonAzariah Johnson

Millicent Embry

Christian ContrerasMargaret DawsonDeloris DemersonKeyshawn Terrell

Barbara Robbins-RossMarvienne KeetonDemetrius Pugh

Demetruis NicholsVanessa SpignerKim Briana Taylor

MOTHERS DAY

Kamala Quinn-Patrick

Dion Matthews




Residence: 405-755-2824

Henry Townsend359-8244

June2 Vacation Bible School Family Fun Day 11 am – 2 pm3 Parish Fellowship Breakfast 8 am

4-6 Vacation Bible School 6:45-8:30 pm7 Vacation Bible School Closing Ceremony

10 Annual Usher/Hospitality Ministry Day17 Annual Men’s Day / Father’s Day

18-22 National Baptist Congress of Christian Education Conference24 Encounter-Youth Church27 Parish Fellowship Repast

June

Coordinator

Shawn Emery373-4582

Walter Ward424-2615

Arthur Houston412-6776





Mary Carey728-8490

June Deacons


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JUNEAnne JacksonBarbara ScottXavier Walker-Long

Richie W. RobinsonRalisha Shelley

Robert Lee NorwoodJonBonae Carey

Velma LewisAretheia PerryDyana PrestonDorothy Mayes

Joyce MurphyPatricia BrewerMarcus Carson

Pearl Myles

Tiffanie Jackson Courtney KnightLillie Williams

Julia Mae CochranErvis Knox

FLAG DAY

Janetta Chapple

Anessa SharpMichayla Tate

Patricia RobinsonTenesha EllisonKim Hunter

Robert Davis Cecil DeanEddie CutliffEarnest Coffey

Walter HollandMary Bell

Rhonda WatsonSandra SheltonTaSha Delce-MilesMarilyn HawkinsCarli JohnsonMelanie Little

Mabel FridayLaverne VeasyMyrtle Thornton

Larry Jones Tamique Perry

Allisyn BurleighKaren Craig

Walter WardMelvin Gray

Darryl Davis

Janice DavisAudrea BurleighJana GreenMauresha Walker

Irene Kennedy

Lexus WilliamsJames Green

Timothy ParksClara RobinsonRosemary GordonMary Carey

FATHERS DAYBetty BrownChristian Singh

Oscar Jordan James




Residence: 405-755-2824

July Coordinator and Deacon

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James Davis427-6732

George Davis, Jr.733-1186

Reginald Richardson315-6432





July1 Parish Fellowship Breakfast 8 am

4 Office Closed / Independence Day


21 Pastor’s Partners in Prayer Breakfast 9 am

22 Volunteer & Gap Recognition/Family & Friends Day



Gus Embry755-9457

Raymond McCormick850-7478


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JULYOpal FloydMary LeeKathy SnellCarolyn CheadleMarcus QuinnKevin JohnsonTyrae Stephens

Leroy HarrisEshawna LittljohnClarence ChaneyBarbara LasterReginald RichardsonDaJah Coffey

Madeline UzomaWarren Peters, Jr.Meloney SinegalClaudia Denmark-Robinson

Barbara CrawfordZenephon WarriorJanet FeltonJonathan SternsNicholas Johnson

Anthony StarksElaine AlexanderDarren Bowens

Denise BowieNorbert Romain

Linda D. BensonBernard Rhone

Bessie DillardReverend William MylesCarol BennettLillian Stephens

Dutchess Burton Tawanna PeoplesTerrell Jackson

Ernest HelaireBria Bowler

Patrice HarrisonAngela DavisDamian BrayLeroy Kirk, IVBrittany TaylorAlice Myers

Harvey JohnsonLaDonna Johnson

James E. DavisVelma CollinsJessica JamesTré WilsonRev. Kermit KendrickHaley Berry SpignerHonoree Jeffers

Brian SpadyJeanette BatesBarbara Anderson

Alva Thompson EwingJustin WoodyRussell WalkerRyan Tomlin

Savannah JacksonAngela RansomeKimberly KincadeDee CouchAnita RandleKatherine Scott

Larry RobinsonDean James

Horace Jackson, IIIKenneth WashingtonDenice BlakelyDonice Blakely-McCoyLauren RayNydia DeMartra

Valerie HelaireLinda MatthewsMarcus Newton

Gus Embry, Jr.

Roosevelt CallowayCalotte GoldenVelma NortonMaurena Murray

Ashley FrazierKenya Perry

Makayla DadeBelinda SpignerAquella GayJeff JeffersonD’Marea KnightMichael Williams

Ivona Walker

Zackary Reid George DavisTony FaineReta HawkinsKrystal HallTheresa Perkins

Robert Smith

Harold BeattyDavid Brown

INDEPENDENCE DAY



Kenneth Washington682-8704

Pastor M. L. JemisonFirst Lady Jacqueline Jemison

and MaKinsley Jemison

August Coordinators

Herbert Bailey670-1694

James Harris424-5121

Cecile Brison, Asst.843-8245

Winning the family to Christ - Acts 1:8

August5 Parish Fellowship Breakfast 8 am

6-10 PNBC in Philadelphia


19 Pastor & First Family 35th Anniversary

26 Back to School Sunday

29 Deacons Meeting 8 pm

Velma Smith879-9708

August Deacons

Durant Lamey748-8211


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AUGUSTDelinda RuckEarlene ShelleyReginald DensonLeonard FridayCarolyn BrayAdrian Walker

Deborah CarterAlexander EaslickLawrence Myers, Jr.

Destiny V. Carson

Trynae StephensKyla ThomasLaVoy Spigner

Audie E. GrayAnna SharpAntonio KnightDavid HurteIsaac MumfordTheresa Perkins

Sherill Davis Herman McKinneyGwinetta Lang

Cynthia DavisOnedia DeanMae Burge

Mitchell RobinsonClarence Holland, Jr.Betty WashingtonSharee Clemmons

Mildred PaytonDanisha Friday

Elton Matthews William BeattyKimella D. GloverJon Wood

Bobby DewberryJoyce C. Jones

Anika WilsonErica Murrell

Alfred BlakelyBrenda PerryLarry ClayElla HawkinsCecile BrisonJazel BowlerDemetrick Clifton

Velma J. SmithElizabeth RossAkilah BurleighWillie Rhae DuncanRicki DenmarkQuinshonda Stephens

Cameron JohnsonHerbert BaileyDeena Thomas

Mary HarrisLinda CarterAndré Head

Fred Demerson

Michelle PeoplesBobby SharpRobiyale ShelleySimone Clem

Johnathan WilliamsAllanie Morris

Ruthie Thompson

Tabitha TiptonTujana LewisWyanglea Knight-SinghMicah Gray

Cleo RuckTerry SpignerNorma Baker

Carlette Johnson



Freddie Maxwell755-9206

Leroy Kirk, III340-4680

The Late Reverend and Mrs. John Wesley Johnson

Espenola Turner -751-5339

Myron Knight330-8549

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September2 Parish Fellowship Breakfast 8 am2 Annual Rev. J. W. Johnson Day3 Office Closed / Labor Day9 VIP Annual Day

10 Administrative Meeting @ 6:30 pm22 Healthy Aging Conference 10 am23 Promotion Sunday for Enrichment Hour23 Rev. Dr. Lawrence Kirk Appreciation Day 9:30 am26 Parish Fellowship Repast26 Deacons Meeting @ 8 pm29 Pastor’s Partners in Prayer

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The Late Sainted J. W. JohnsonThe Late Sainted Hattie Johnson


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Thurman PattersonMillard BowieClinton Blackwell

Marsha BrunerRhaven SarrilloPhil WringBelinda Spigner

Shon’Quayla CartwrightRudolph Tomlin, Sr.Michael T. Brewer

Pegi C. KennedyOllie A. R. Haskins

Sandra McNealAleasha Jefferson

Marjorie HammondDaeshia CouchKristy Pipkin-Liston

Nila Elam GaddisChristi PerkinsCheryl JacksonJessilyn Head

Wynetta OpareCharissa Walker

Tori ContrerasMyron KnightRobert White, M.D.Alva PannellSam CareySusan Townsend

Jerri ShepherdPamela Suggs

Nell VenableErick Thompson

Quallikko FridayTheodore SaxtonBrittany Carter

LaVelma DensonCarletta Johnson

Oliver C. MurryTony HarrisWallace Maye

Reverend LaMonte BrayJanice GaffordShyla Coffey

Shalyn FridayOscar Dean JamesBernitta Sheffield

Garland ClemmonsOdelle Anderson SmithEvelyn SpriggsGeraldine PeroFrancis Johnson

Alberta MitchellRose Tucker

Leland LawsonPrecilla EdwardsFlossie Richardson

Donetta Preston

Rita WatsonCordelia SandersGladys BrownerQuinzetta StidhamBrenda FennerGlenda Denson

Clement C. UzomaHuey RobinsonHermon Sanders

Espenola TurnerMeli McKinneyRichard Perkins

Roderick HintonPaula AlalejahJason Carey

Shirley WilliamsShirley CareyGerald Denson

Tyler Chaney

Cadelia RuckerVicki Miles-LaGrangeDevera MooreEmiley Berry

LABOR DAY

VIP ANNUAL DAYGRANDPARENTS DAY




Residence: 405-755-2824

Cleo Ruck427-5527

Ernest Helaire737-6433

Patrick Wilson286-1117

Lew Carlton722-5640

Renee Gardner562-3633





October7 Parish Fellowship Breakfast 8 am.

14 Annual Eula Lee Jackson Women’s Day

19 Fall Break Blitz-Youth

22-24 Fall Revival 7:30 pm


31 Deacons Meeting 8 pm

October

Coordinators

October Deacons

Felicia Taylor, Asst.427-7298


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OCTOBER

Pastor Major L. JemisonRoy J. B. Thurston

Clara RhoneJaliyah Harris

Diane TurnerNykkia HarrisAdlee GreenAlois Nichols

Reginald RobinsonBriana PerryPecola McCloudRaymond McCormick

Narvell JohnsonDerreck Burleigh

Jamaia Ward

Mautra JonesStarr YoungBessie DavisAlvin JerniganStarr Young

Danae BrownSachia Clemmons

Jacqueline DavisWillie HaskinsVernetta JohnsonQuintel FeltonTheresa Washington

Marion Bolar Charena JohnsonRegina Jackson

Marsha Jones Michael BrownAnna Heath

Lisa Nichols Renee GardnerAaron Smith

Tequilla FridayWillie Wilson

Gwen S. HornbeakChristopher Houchen

Esther PickensJenny MembereLeroy SimpsonJonathan FeltonAustin Osby

Lawanda LattimoreMae DentonAlexander BillingsleaGloria AndersonHenry Townsend

Aletha Prince

Ann BillingsleaDemeshia Hayes

Cheryl DavisPamela EllisScott Sanders

Felicia NorwoodRaymond NorwoodRita Pruitt JohnsonGeneva MiltonRichard Mumford, IV

Linda JahaMorris HintonNorsey Jackson

Phillip GrateFelicia Lewis TaylorCameron HouchenJenail Willis

Wanzetta WoodyCOLUMBUS DAY

HALLOWEEN

Leonard CaytonFelicia JacksonIrene EdwardsIola Hurte

Wilbert WallaceMakinsley JemisonPaul StephensAlisha Nicole PerryDavid Burney

Gloria WilsonLester Friday

William GreenMichael WilliamsIsaac Skanes, Jr.Camil ReidTerrance Pugh




Residence: 405-755-2824

Clarence Beatty427-0481

Raymond Payton427-7809

Kim Chaney478-5373

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November3 Prison Ministry Conference – Focus on Youth4 Parish Fellowship Breakfast 8 am5 Deacons Budget Meeting 6:30 pm7 Church Budget Meeting 8 pm

10 WMU Bazaar11 Encounter-Youth Church18 99th Church Anniversary/GAP witness Recognition

22-23 Office Closed (Thanksgiving)25 Encounter-Youth Church28 Deacons Meeting @ 8 pm

Billy Ray330-2417

Richard Perkins261-7867


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NOVEMBERFelica D. WallaceRenita WisbyMichael OsbyRev. Jerry Butler

Cecile MilesAlgernon Prince

Edward DorseyJimmy F. Curtis

Michael EmeryMarah JonesKimberly Jones

DeAndra RideauDaniel BolarEarnest TurnerKaren J. DavisMillicent Embry

Pamela GrateOmega HarrisKeyante JohnsonCheyenne Jackson

Francis GraysonEvelyn KnightPeggy Halliburton

Gloria AbramVictor JacksonKatherine ThomasShareece Kirk

Sharon RobinsonRev. Cornelius WadeMark W. Clayborne

Cynthia Knight Aaron Veasy

Lavara SpignerKimberly ChaneyShanarica Friday

Jimmie Boldien, Jr.Rhameka ShellyKevin Boyd

Joan JohnsonMarshawn ReidRick AdamsJessica Warrior

Annie M. KirkDarrence RichardsonBeverly HaleGlennis Butler

Chanel ChaneySharonda Davis

Greg DemartraChvonne DavisMarcus WoodyLeslie Smith

Marsha BeattyKiera ThomasAntoinette Sanders

Keneisha LewisNydia Demartra

Leonzetta WilliamsKaren Friday

Isaiah MatthewLula BurkhalterLeatricia NorwoodJoAnn Samuels

Alice FridayJay HarrisJodi Richardson

James AndersonRichard SpriggsRonnie Steward

VETERANS DAY

Barry LoftonRaymond PaytonPatsy JordanPatricia Stevens

Sallinea CarterDan Grate, Jr.Vernetta Demartra

Kenneth BurleighLamonia ParkerMarcus JamesMya James

Felicia McElroyJames HeathRobert RussellCrystal HeathYvette PoliteIowana Taylor

Rhonda WilliamsBeverly Burch

THANKSGIVING DAY

DAYLIGHT SAVINGSENDS

Ivan Gibson




Residence: 405-755-2824

Harris Butler691-1665

Richard Gardner542-3633

Orville Hazley752-0964

Charles Shepherd359-2003

Wilma Newton427-1340

December CoordinatorDecember Deacons

Donnie Smith879-9708

December2 Parish Fellowship Breakfast 8 am

2 “50 Days of Prayer” Initiative

3 Administrative Meeting/Annual Reports from Staff 6:30 pm

5 Annual Church Meeting/Election of Officers 8 pm


16 Annual Children & Youth Christmas Program 9 am

17-28 Office opened 9 am until 12 noon (Dec 25th closed)

31 New Years Eve Watch 10:30 pm






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Monique CoffeySherri FrederickKim TomlinTiana Berry

Shawntecka FridayCarmileta AcquayeShanarice FridayOumy BaDonetta Adams

Jessica SpignerRosie HughesDorothy Spigner

Norma Haynes LewisVivian Wilson, M.D.Voncile Benson

Julie WashingtonVelma Simpson

Lillian DavisRobert Factory, Sr.Lauren Tomlin

Vivian ClemmonsGabriel Houston Yvonne MaxwellMichael Osby

Ardenna HarrisWanda FridayWilma NewtonDerrick GriffinKeyshawn Jackson

Harris ButlerMalcolm StoughtenboroghJeremiah Coffey

Victoria Ward

Mark ClayborneAngela AndrewsSheron DewberryCherryl BarnettCamree Williams

Michael WalkerRayshon PaytonDebra Glover

Kenneth BurroughKhadajah Muhammad

Majesty HoustonAlonzo FieldsRickey JacksonLatrese Hammond

Lisa SheltonCharles ShepherdYvonne Holloway

Debra MoyeAlexis Embry

Jason WalkerBrittney KnightLeslie LoftonPatrick AustinBernard Jones, III

James Curry HarrisDonna ArmstrongWillie Haskins, Jr.Janice JacksonTeresa Jackson

Ison Noble

CELEBRATION OFJESUS’ BIRTH

1ST DAY OF WINTER

Karla OsbyIndia CutliffKayla McIntoshIngrid Vandyck

Ernest WrayEric TaylorLew CarltonBilly Ray

Donnie Smith, Sr.Deidre Hopkins

Janice WoodsonPatrick WilsonThomas JahaLaRoy BakerLavonia Nelson

Henry Washington, Jr.Freddie Maxwell

Robert ShelleyRichard GardnerDetrik TuckerEarven PoliteYolanda Woods-BoydBarbara Roberts

Orville Hazley, Sr.Ellana PoliteRomby Bryant

Cheryl FosterWalter FosterCedrick CarterAnndrea DavisHarold Denson, Jr.Herbert McKinneyRev. Wanda N. ThomasVincent Smith

Gerald WalkerPenny EmeryKiana TuckerJonathan RichardsonChalaundra SneedElijah MilesCaleb Carter

Church CovenantHaving been led, as we believe, by the spirit of God, to receive the Lord Jesus Christ as our Savior,

and on the profession of our faith, having been baptized in the Name of the Father, and the Son, and ofthe Holy Ghost, we do now in the presence of God, angels, and this assembly, most solemnly and joy-fully enter into covenant with one another, as one body in Christ.

We engage therefore, by the aid of the Holy Spirit, to walk together in Christian love; to strive for theadvancement of this church in knowledge, holiness and comfort; to promote its prosperity and spiritual-ity, to sustain its worship, ordinances, discipline, and doctrines; to contribute cheerfully and regularly tothe support of the ministry, the expenses of the church, the relief of the poor, and the spread of the gospelthrough all nations.

We also engage to maintain family and secret devotion; to religiously educate our children; to seeksalvation of our kindred and acquaintance; to walk circumspectly in the world; to be just in our dealings,faithful in our engagements, and exemplary in our deportment; to avoid all tattling, backbiting, andexcessive anger; to abstain from the sale and use of intoxicating drinks as a beverage, and to be zealousin our efforts to advance the kingdom of our Savior.

We further engage to watch over one another in brotherly love; to remember each other in prayer; toaid each other in sickness and distress; to cultivate Christian sympathy in feeling and courtesy in speech;to be slow to take offense, but always ready for reconciliation, and mindful of the rules of our Savior tosecure it without delay.

We moreover engage that when we remove from this place, we will as soon as possible unite withanother church of the same faith and order, that we might carry out the spirit of this covenant and theprinciples of God’s word.

St. John Missionary Baptist Church5700 N. Kelley • Oklahoma City, OK 73111 • Phone 405-478-3344

Church Theme: Doing Church Outside The Walls / “Each One - Win One”Fulfilling the Biblical Mandate / Acts 1:8 & Matthew 28:19

HOW TO BECOME A MEMBEROF

ST. JOHN MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH

There are three (3) ways to become a member of St. John Missionary Baptist Church:

1. A Candidate for Baptism.

a. One who has never accepted Christ and now will confess belief in Him. They must have a willingness to let Him rule their life andseek repentance for past sins. Baptism by immersion signals the death and burial of past sins through a cleansing process; therising up out of the water, as a new person, a new life, a Christian life.

b. Any person coming from a non-Baptist church, (if that person has never been baptized by a licensed, ordained Baptist ministerprior to membership in the non-Baptist church), is required to come as a candidate for baptism.

2. One may join by Letter.

The prospective member will bring or request a letter from the Baptist church he is leaving. The letter notifies the receiving church thatthe said person was a member (in good and regular standing), and desires a change of membership.

3. One may join by Christian Experience.

The prospective member comes to us from another Baptist church with a statement - some reasons given (moved from area or city wherehis church was located); some choose to join with other members of the family, convenience, etc.

BAPTISM AND COMMUNIONBAPTISM SERVICE IS HELD AT 10:30 A.M. EACH FIRST SUNDAY IN THE SANCTUARY.

Baptism is the Pledge of our Allegiance to Christ. Baptism is commanded in the Great Commission (Matthew 28:19-20). It is the believer’s first publicact to confess his faith in Christ. It is ordinarily the door into the invisible, local church. It is the initial ordinance (Acts 2:41, 8:12; 1 Corinthians 12:12-14; 1 Peter 3:21).

The act of baptism involves a personal obligation on the part of the believer to promote the cause of Christ, represented by the work of the church. Thetrue New Testament Church is a soul saving, baptizing, teaching, preaching, evangelistic institution and the baptized believer is now a part of that greatmissionary world-wide ministry. We are united by the Spirit in the worship of God in praise, in thanksgiving, in prayer, and in the diffusion of the savingmessage of Christ to every creature. We are joined together in the body of our Lord for instruction, for spiritual growth and for mutual helpfulness. It isa great, glorious, mighty, significant day when we are baptized into the body of Christ; the bride and church of our Lord.

Communion is held each first Sunday morning in the sanctuary and is administered by Pastors and Deacons to members of the church, who are in goodand regular standing. “Forsake not yourselves from assembling.

POLICIESThe church policy is based on the New Testament teachings, and the unfolding of the Old Testament.

REGARDING MEMBERSIt is the policy, with the approval of the church, if, any tither has any type of financial emergency to arise that is not met as a result of insurance or tither’scompensations; the church will come to the rescue of the tither, such as a case of sickness, accident or death. The church will aid in such expenses.

As it relates to the method of discipline by the church, each member will be disciplined according to the New Testament. The member will be in no waypermitted by the Pastor or administration of the church to disturb the peace and harmony of the church. In this matter of discipline, when a memberdisregards the regulations and policies of the church, the member will be required to apologize for disregarding the specific policy, and will be restoredby the church. Until this is done, the active participation of membership by the member will be discontinued.

The general policies require a church handbook, which carries the organizational structure of the church, to enlighten each member on the operation ofthe church. Through orientation, each new member shall be properly informed regarding all details and policies of St. John Missionary Baptist Church.This church is not governed by a directory or manual written by an individual who is unfamiliar with the operation and interpretation, as given by thePastors, who are the under-shepherd, and are led by the Holy Spirit.

As a church, we are committed to the teachings of the New Testament, and the unfolding of the Old Testament. Under conditions relative in thegoverning of this church, the church is sovereign and autonomous, plus separate from the state. This church is independent to carry on its affairs as itrelates to its governing policies. As a church, we will not tolerate any interference by any other church, body, movement, call or government to alter anydecisions made by the church. As a church, we are committed to this policy where the matter of discipline, doctrine, policies or practices are concerned.

Any member or group of members, who attempts to involve the St. John Missionary Baptist Church (whose central place of worship is located at 5700North Kelley, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma) in the courts of this land, as it relates to the governing policies, practices and discipline, will be in direct

defiance of St. John Missionary Baptist Church. They will be disciplined, and the only way they may be permitted back into the fellowship of the church orhave a right to vote is by coming before the church at the 10:45 A.M. worship service and apologizing for violating policy. The member or members willbe restored to active fellowship after apologizing before the church. This, however, does not have anything to do with the property or legal laws of thestate, but on inspired scripture. BIBLICAL REFERENCE: 1 Corinthians 6:1-8

If a member misses paying or attending one month, they will be notified through the publication of the Individual Financial Record that is issued eachthird Sunday of the month. If the member misses paying or attending the second month, they will be notified, and will be asked to make some disposi-tion. The third month missed will cause the member to be notified that he/she must come before the church and apologize for the delinquency. Until thisis done, the member will have no voting power or active relationship with the church.

REGARDING DEVELOPING THE FAMILY STRUCTUREGiven that the family is an institution created and ordained by God and the development of strong Christian family units is the life blood of a strongvibrant church, Saint John Missionary Baptist Church advocates the development of strong Christian families.

The church supports and endorses all forms of Christian rites of passage, mentoring, and parental development programs to strengthen the family.

The church is committed to promoting, through proclamation and instruction, healthy monogamous marriages, and violence free relationships.

The church is committed to the promotion and development of the Family based upon biblical principles and Christian values.

The church upholds the institution of marriages according to the Scripture, which is the marriage of a man and a woman in holy wedlock according to theHoly Scripture as articulated in the Old and New Testament.

The church will provide marital counseling and marital ceremonies only when the Christian biblical pattern for marriage, as outlined in the Old and NewTestament, is the premise for a couple uniting in holy matrimony.

Bible References: Genesis 2:22-24; Matthew 19:4-6; Mark 10:6-9; Hebrews 13:4-7; Colossians 3:18-19.

REGARDING COVERING THE FIELD - MAINTAINING CONTACT WITH THE MEMBERSHIPMembers will be organized into groups, by birth month that will be known as Parish Fellowship groups. Each group will be comprised of at least threedeacons, one coordinator and group leaders. The Parish Fellowship Group Leader will contact the deacons and members. The deacons will help insolving all problems that arise.

The Parish Fellowship will meet each Wednesday night before the first Sunday of the month. Leaders will make reports to the coordinator, and encour-age their members to come to fellowship.

We will engage in prayer for the workers of the program of this church. The Director of Christian Education will give a message on some phase ofevangelism or other subject that is deemed appropriate. The outreach program of St. John Missionary Baptist Church shall include religious services innursing homes, senior citizen homes, correctional centers and jail/prison on a voluntary basis. Our local preachers will do this as the demand arises.

REGARDING ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURESAn administrative meeting will be held the first Monday of the month after the first Sunday.

Deacons, Deaconess, Superintendents and Associates of the Church School, Directors and Chairmenof the Social, Membership, Stewardship, Music, Scouts, Royal Ambassadors, and all other

auxiliaries comprise the administrative department. (This includes leaders and associate leaders).

A. The Pastor and administration reserves the right to set aside any officer or officers who fail to carry out the practices and policies ofthe church, or cause any problems in their role as an officer of any auxiliary, department, commission or group. It will be understoodthat the officer will be given every possible opportunity to adjust or make whatever correction is necessary before any action istaken. This is done with the intent of preventing any undue unrest, disturbance, balance and premeditated unchristian act on thepart of any officer or officers. The goal of St. John Missionary Baptist Church is to operate harmoniously in unity and unison.Christian brethren are to resolve their differences in the spirit of Christ as recorded in the scriptures. Thus, we are to presentourselves as living sacrifices, as a harmonious group, first to the people with whom we work in the church, and second, to theoutside world.

B. No auxiliary, department, commission or group operating in the church, or under the supervision of the church, shall hold anymoney in treasurer, separate from the church for any purpose. All money collected shall be reported, and the approved policyfollowed in making or paying bills of the church by check. (See Church Procedures regarding receipts and disbursements)

C. No new feature affecting or respecting any auxiliary, department or group of the church will be brought before any department,auxiliary or group without being discussed with the Pastor, and cleared through the official board and Administrative Department.

D. No extracurricular or promotional organizations or agencies will take precedence over the auxiliary. All auxiliaries will meet ontheir scheduled time, and not in the time of another auxiliary meeting. All meeting times are scheduled in the approved churchprogram.

E. All auxiliaries, commissions or groups that operate in connection with or under the supervision of St. John Missionary BaptistChurch, will hold all meetings at the church, and under no condition will be permitted to hold meetings in a private home, unlessthoroughly understood and approved by the Pastor and administration.

DEDICATION OF BABIES

On Mother’s Day of each year, the church has a Babies Dedication period. All mothers with babies born between Mother’s Days are given specialrecognition. Mothers and babies are invited to sit together in a reserved section of the church during morning worship. The Pastor leads the congregationin a Prayer of Christian Dedication and blessings for the infants and parents.

Church HistorySince 1919, St. John Missionary Baptist Church has served the Oklahoma City community as a beacon

light, directing individuals toward a life of worship and praise to Christ and His principles. St. John has a longhistory of growth in both membership and ministry that has required the continual expansion of physical facili-ties to meet those needs. Written below is a retrospective accounting of how St. John has grown through theyears.

St. John Missionary Baptist Church was organized on January 12, 1919 by approximately 80 members, withDr. W. D. Hill as the first Pastor. The church operated under his leadership until September 1919, when he wascalled to pastor a church in Missouri. After Reverend Hill’s departure, the congregation searched for a newpastor while the deacons of St. John lead the church. In August 1920, Reverend John Wesley Johnson from St.Louis, Missouri was invited to conduct a revival for the church. This added approximately seventy-five mem-bers to the congregation, and as a result, in September of 1920, Rev. J. W. Johnson accepted the call as pastor.

During the early days of its existence, the St. John church family was worshipping in a “Hide House.” A“Hide House” was a factory type one-room building used for curing meat products located on East Main atStiles Street, near what is now downtown Oklahoma City. Rev. Johnson began his pastorate by moving thecongregation from the Hide House to what is known as the “Dr. Light Building”, a more desirable location forworship, located several blocks away at Second and Geary Street. However, with a rapidly growing congrega-tion, Rev. Johnson began to lead the church to search for a site more suitable for permanent worship. Four lotswere purchased in the southeast area of Oklahoma City where most of the Black population resided. However,astute observation revealed that Blacks had begun to move to the northeast area of the city at a rapid pace. So,in March 1921, a second purchase of lots at Northeast Second and Phillips Street secured that location for apermanent place of worship.

By September of that year, a 30 x 60 foot frame building was purchased at a cost of $310 to be placed on thenew site, and it became the first permanent church home for the St. John church family.

The church membership grew rapidly under Pastor Johnson’s leadership, and by 1924 it was apparent thatthe frame building, which had been quite adequate at the time of purchase, was too small for the rapidlygrowing membership. And although worship continued there under very crowded conditions for the next twoyears, more space was needed for this growing congregation. A building program was launched at the Secondand Phillips Street location that began with a 60 x 70 feet basement. It would be used for worship until addi-

tional funds could be raised to complete the planned two story facility. In less than two years, the basement hadto be expanded because of continued congregational growth and that project was completed in 1928.

Then, in 1930 – in the middle of the Great Depression – the St. John church family baffled the communityby launching a building program to erect a sanctuary over the basement in which they were worshipping. In1931 Pastor Johnson became gravely ill and had to leave the state for a period of rest and recuperation – rightin the midst of the building project. With the aid of Mrs. J.M.C. Amos, a strong Christian woman famous for herfundraising ability, and the strong leadership of the church’s deacons, the membership prayed, gave and workedas the church went up bit by bit. According to historical accounts, everyone contributed as best they could.Much of the labor for construction was donated by members of the church. Some sold dinners and sandwiches,some walked to work to save bus fare in order to contribute to the building fund. They held all night prayermeetings, and then went to work the following day. Some say the church was built by a miracle, some say it wasbuilt by prayer. However it is described, only God — with a group of committed Christians — could have donesuch a thing at such a time. Pastor Johnson began to regain his health and was able to resume pastoral respon-sibilities early in 1933, and shortly thereafter the sanctuary was completed. The church held a grand “EntranceCelebration” on the first Sunday in June, 1933 thus beginning a St. John Church tradition to celebrate on thisdate each year.

Some years later, Pastor Johnson’s health began to wane again. He approached the church with a request forassistance, and recommended his son in the ministry, Reverend Walter K. Jackson, Pastor of the Corinth Bap-tist Church in Ardmore, Oklahoma. After Rev. Jackson prayed about the move, he and his wife, Eula Leeaccepted the invitation. In June 1945, he became the Assistant Pastor.

Pastor Johnson’s wisdom, experience and dedication to God, combined with the highly intelligent, depend-able, God fearing and strong leadership qualities of Pastor Jackson made a great team for “this, the Lord’sChurch.” Co-Pastor Jackson had graduated from Bishop College in 1937 and brought a variety of new ideasand progressive methods to the church. He had observed a critical need in Oklahoma City and across the statefor religious training of ministers and laymen. He suggested that the church establish an institute to teach theBible and Baptist doctrine. He felt that the institute could serve a dual purpose as a living monument honoringand recognizing Pastor Johnson while providing a means to teach, educate and train ministers and laymen intheology. In September 1949, the Johnson Memorial Bible Institute (JMBI) was established with Rev. ThomasD. Callendar as its Dean. Through his able guidance, the Institute met its goal and provided training to manystudents across the state.

Co-Pastor Jackson realized that additional space was needed to expand the educational ministries of thechurch, and he proposed the addition of an educational building. This proposal was accepted by the church andin June 1951, a ground breaking ceremony was held. In one short year, the $150,000 three story building wascompleted and St. John held another “Entrance Celebration” on the first Sunday in June, 1952.

The years of Christian growth and service to God and the community continued. Then, there was a period ofsadness for our church. In 1960, Mother Hattie Johnson became gravely ill, and on December 24, ChristmasEve, she passed. On September 1, 1961, less than a year later, Pastor Johnson passed, also. These events,though grievous, did not stop the church from moving forward. It created courage and faithfulness to Godwhich has carried it through other difficult times. Now, Rev. W. K. Jackson was the Pastor of St. John, andunder his strong leadership, the church continued to grow, teach and serve.

In 1970, a City-wide Urban Renewal Project moved many of the residents and businesses surrounding thechurch to other areas of Oklahoma City. Pastor Jackson, under the direction of the Lord, led St. John to pur-chase nine acres located at 5700 North Kelley Avenue. He stated, “I came to the meaningful conclusion that wemust walk by faith and not by sight.” The church had the land, but needed finances to build a new facility.Individual members made yearly pledges, and finally a bond drive secured the funds needed to start the con-struction. A ground breaking ceremony was held the first Sunday in June, 1977. Two years later, the St. Johnchurch family was ready to move into its new edifice, valued at $1.5 million dollars, and a huge “EntranceCelebration” was held on the first Sunday in June, 1979. The ceremonies included a 7 A.M. prayer meeting,breakfast at the church site on Second and Phillips and a motorcade across the city.

The St. John family continued to grow with the new church facility and a number of new ministries, staffand activities were added or expanded throughout the late 1970s and the 1980s, including a Drama Ministryand a Children’s Church worship service just to name a few. A most significant addition to the St. John staffcame in 1984 as Rev. Major L. Jemison came to Oklahoma City to serve as Assistant to the Pastor for Rev.Jackson before becoming Co-Pastor in 1988. This college educated and committed servant brought his ownprofessionalism and a wealth of new ideas for ministry to the St. John church family. Under Pastor Jemison’sexceptional leadership, additional innovative ministries have been created or reactivated such as video andaudio ministries, praise dancers, the Physical Fitness Ministry, Evangelism Ministry, Prayer and VisitationMinistry, Hospitality Committee, and the Social Services Commission.

With the growing membership, staff, ministries and activities, the church was again in need of additionalspace. Therefore, in April, 1985, a $1.25 million bond drive was launched for the second phase of construction

at the Kelley Avenue location. During the second phase, the “John Wesley and Hattie Johnson Manse” wasrelocated and restored at our present location in honor of their memory. Their home has been dedicated as theHeritage House and contains valued historical records, documents and memoirs of the church.

The new addition to St. John was completed in 1986, and on the first Sunday in June, 1986, another “En-trance Celebration” was held, this time for the “W. K. Jackson Family Life Center”. This structure consisted ofa new library, expanded kitchen facilities, theatrical facilities, class rooms, office space and a nursery.

Pastors Jackson and Jemison shared the desire to see that children would be provided with a safe, Christianatmosphere for learning. With that in mind, the Church gave birth to the St. John Christian Heritage Academyin 1989; the Academy is a pre-school through sixth grade program that enjoys full-accreditation from theOklahoma State Department of Education and an average enrollment of 120 students per year. The theme of theacademy, “Stand Tall, Think Tall and Live Tall”, supports the objective of developing students to be caring andself-disciplined and to demonstrate a positive moral character while achieving academic excellence. Now in its28th year of service to the Oklahoma City community, the Academy is in need of additional space and morepermanent facilities.

After intensive prayer and following the leadership of the Holy Spirit, Pastor Jemison and the St. Johnchurch family embarked on a building program designed to meet that need. The construction was financed bya $1.5 million bond issue which was launched during the month of September 2006. This new facility (shownbelow) is attached to the east side of the existing educational facilities and contains approximately 17,000square feet of floor space with six new classrooms, administrative offices, a library, a science lecture/lab room,and a computer training facility. It also includes a new conference center with seating for approximately 300persons and a 6,600 square foot landscaped courtyard, which is used as a secure play area for children as wellas for other church activities.

Sunday School: 9:00 a.m.Sunday Worship: 10:45 a.m.

Church Office Hours: Monday - Wednesday 8:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Friday 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.Office Phone: 478-3344 • Fax: 478-3648

SJCHA: 478-8607

Schedule for the Week

MondayChildren’s Choir 6:00 p.m.J.M.B.I. 6:00 p.m.Basketball 6:00 p.m.Grief Ministry 6:00 p.m.Youth Choir 7:30 p.m.Young Adult Ushers 8:00 p.m. (1st & 3rd Monday)Administrative Meeting (1st Monday after the 1st Sunday)

Fusion 6:30-7:30 p.m. (1st & 3rd)

WednesdayParish Fellowship Repast 5:30 p.m.

(Each Wednesday before 1st Sunday)P-31 - Youth Girls 6:00 p.m.

S.O.S. - Sons of Solomon - Youth Boys 6:00 p.m.Pastor’s Partners in Prayer 6:15 p.m.

(2nd Wednesday)Prayer Meeting 7:00 p.m.

W.K. Jackson Scholarship Meeting 6:00 p.m.(4th Wednesday - Room 105)

W.M.U. #10 1:15-2:15 p.m.(1st & 4th - S.E. Fellowship Hall)

TuesdayAerobics 6:00 p.m.

VIP Ministry 6:00 p.m. (1st Tuesday)Teacher’s Meeting 7:00 p.m.

Children/Youth/Adult Praise Dance 7:00 p.m.Bethel Bible Series 7:00 p.m.Self Defense Class 7:00 p.m.W.M.U. #3 1:00-2:00 p.m.

(2nd & 4th - S.E. Fellowship Hall)

ThursdayAerobics 6:00 p.m.Self Defense Class 7:00 p.m.Adult Choir Rehearsal 7:00 p.m.W.M.U. #8 2:15-3:15 p.m.(2nd Thursday - S.E. Fellowship Hall)

FridayMarriage Ministry 7:00 p.m. (2nd Friday)

SaturdayMen’s Fraternity 7:00 a.m.

Cub Scouts 10:00 a.m. (2nd & 4th Saturday)Scholarship Meeting 10:00 a.m. (2nd Saturday)

W.M.U. #1, #5, #9 11:00 a.m.W.M.U. #2 12:00 Noon

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