1-1-21 Dear SJBC leaders, members and friends, Happy New Year! This past year will go down in the record books as being one of the most challenging years in decades. We had the pandemic, social injustice, political division, economic and employment unrest. We had social gathering limitations placed on us. Our young people experienced virtual […]Read More
By: Rev. Dr. Robert A.F. Turner The 2020 United States presidential and congressional elections was and are pivotal moments in history for most Americans. Our country was again tested, our unity was again fractured, and our faith once again was questioned. Being an American was demoralizing to most citizens. This year was a dark time […]Read More
March 13, 2020 Dear St John Family, As you may have heard, the Coronavirus has now reached Maryland. Like other faith communities in our country, we want you to know that your health and safety are our top priority. In compliance with the State of Maryland, for the remainder of the month, St […]Read More
We have entered into the joyful Season of Thanksgiving and harmonious kindness. Just think about it. There will be meals prepared for the poor, turkeys, hams, and other food distributed, and don’t forget the acts of reconciliation. Then Christmas quickly rolls in, and there will be holiday parties, an abundance of gifts, smiles, and […]Read More
By Rev. Dr. Robert A.F. Turner In ceremonies of the Jewish tradition, a cup, a chair, and an opened door are all made available in remembrance of the Prophet Elijah. A leader of prophets, whose tenure intersected the reign of an oppressive king, Elijah spoke truth to power and ushered in the wrath of God […]Read More
Let’s help to eradicate Sickle Cell Anemia Together! What is Sickle Cell Anema? Sickle Cell Anemia is a condition where there are not enough healthy red blood cells to carry adequate oxygen throughout the body. Dr. Robert A. F. Turner and the members of St John Baptist Church located in Columbia, MD, is excited to host […]Read More
Remember when there was dignity in work? As I pause to reflect upon this Labor Day, I cannot help but recall our former first lady, Michelle Obama vividly describing the pride her father, Fraser Robinson, III took in rising early to work late. Proud of the opportunity to use his hands as a filtration technician […]Read More
President Donald Trump’s recent disparaging attacks on the City of Baltimore – while being consistent with all of his attacks on majority-black cities and countries – are not the first bombardments that the city has undergone. In fact, the president would do well to read the history of the nation that he […]Read More
Being a parent isn’t easy, but God offers many words of encouragement for those who are overwhelmed, stressed, and weary. Find peace in these encouraging Bible passages for parents. Matthew 6:34 Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the […]Read More
