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1. BLACK HISTORY MONTH. S J D Family and Friends, It’s the month of February, this is the month set aside where we celebrate the accomplishments and the history of Black people. Additionally, this is a time to recognize the unjust treatment of Black people throughout history as well as systemic injustices that persist today. We as a people have come a long way, however we still have a long way to go. As we go forward, let us remember the words of Sadie Alexander, the first Black woman to be admitted to the Pennsylvania bar, the first Black woman in the US to earn a Ph.D. in economics and the first Black woman to earn both a doctorate and J.D., she said “Don’t let anything stop you. There will be times when you’ll be disappointed, but you can’t stop.” Let us as a people as well as individually keep going despite the disappointments of life!

2. PANEL DISCUSSIONS.

• Thursday, February 13^th at 6pm…….“The Black Church And Generational We’ll be tackling issues as well as challenges that the Black church faces here in 2025. This panel discussion can be viewed on both our YouTube channel as well as our Facebook page
• Thursday, February 27th at 6pm on “Predominately White Institutions vs Historically Black Colleges and Universities.” HBCUs often have a deep sense of community and heritage, offering a supportive environment that celebrates Black culture and history. Meanwhile, PWIs are diverse institutions that may have different levels of representation and cultural programs. This is one panel discussion you definitely don’t want to miss, we’ll be focusing on both the similarities, differences, as well as benefits of both! This panel discussion can be viewed on both our YouTube channel as well as our Facebook page.

3. FEBRUARY ATTIRE SCHEDULE:

 * Sunday, February 2^nd African Attire Sunday

* Sunday, February 9^th Jersey Sunday (any sports apparel)

* Sunday February 16^th Wear the color BROWN for Pastor’s Appreciation.

* Sunday February 23^rd Wear Greek/HBCU Apparel.

We would absolutely love for each one of you to participate in wearing  these different apparels on the designated Sundays, however we care way more about you than the clothes you wear, even if you don’t have the designated attire, wear what you have, we look forward to worshipping with you throughout this month!

4. MAN UP FELLOWSHIP. We will be having our first man up fellowship of the year Saturday, February 15th at 8am; this is a time where all the men of S J D meet with pastor Marshall for breakfast and bible study, asking all men to join pastor Marshall February 15th at 8am for breakfast and bible study with the pastor.

5. 2025 THEME. Our theme for this year is “Greater Impact”. God not only wants us as a church to have a greater impact but he also wants each one of us individually to have a greater impact. Be sure to join us in person each Sunday morning as well as online each Wednesday as Pastor continues to preach and teach concerning the theme “Greater Impact.”

6. FEBRAUAY REHEARAL SCHEDULE (new choir members welcome).

 Wednesday; February 5^th @ 6:30pm   Youth Choir

Tuesday; February 11^th @ 6:30pm      Mass Choir

Tuesday; February 18^th @ 6:30pm      Young Adult Choir

Tuesday; February 25^th @ 6:30pm      Sanctuary Choir

7. PASTORAL APPRECIATION CELEBRATION. The bible reminds us in 1 Timothy 5: 17 that the pastors that pastor well should be counted worthy of double honor, especially they who labor in the preaching and teaching of the word of God. On Sunday, February 16th we’re going to give our Pastor the DOUBLE honor that is due unto him. This grand celebration will be taking place Sunday, February 16^th at 8am, our friend and brother from Atlanta Georgia Pastor Christopher Wimberly will be our special guest, Brunch will be served immediately following the worship experience, go ahead and make plans to join us as we obey God’s word and honor the man of God he has blessed us with here at S J D.

8. SJD PENSACOLA APP. We have SO many events and activities taking place here at S J D that we can’t fit them all here on our website, however you can find out about everything taking place here at S J D via our SJDPensacola App, be sure to download our SJDPensacola App and check out the NEWS tab as well as the EVENTS tab on our app to keep up with everything takin place here at S J D

9. ONLINE BIBLE STUDY. Join us on our YouTube channel (“SJDPensacola”) or our Facebook page (Search “St John Divine”) each Wednesday at 12pm and 7pm for Bible Study (online only) with Dr. Joseph L Marshall as he illuminates for our understanding what thus sayeth the Lord.

10. HELP US SERVE YOU BETTER IN 2025. SO we can better serve you, We are asking all members of S J D to take the time and update your contact information, there are 3 very EASY ways you can choose from to update your contact information. You can simply text your name and updated contact information to 850 529 7762, that’s 850 529 7762, OR you can simply email your updated contact information to our secretary at secretary@sjdmbc.org, that’s secretary@sjdmbc.org, or you can simply call the church office ANY hour at 850 432 0568 and simply leave your contact information on our voicemail, again, asking every member of S J D to please take the time to choose one of these three options and update your contact information, thank you for helping us serve you better here in 2025

11. SUNDAY SCHOOL. Every Sunday morning, immediately following the worship experience, Sunday School will be taking place back in our educational building. During the worship experience, the Word of God is preached, however during Sunday school, the word of God is taught. In the words of our pastor, preaching will draw you, however teaching will keep you, and we all need to be kept during this New Year. We would absolutely love to have BOTH Adults as well as youth join us immediately following worship this morning for Sunday school in the back, we have classes for all ages. Let’s not just GO to church this year, let’s take the time to “GROW” in Sunday School.

12. ARE YOU GROWING SPIRTUALLY IN 2025? Physical growth is a function of time, intellectual growth is a function of learning, however spiritual growth is a function of OBEIDENCE! You know you’re growing spiritually when you obey God’ word! Demonstrate spiritual growth and obey God in the giving of your Tithes as well as your generous offerings! Make no mistake about it, your giving is both biblical as well as greatly appreciated:

* GIVELIFY APP (Search “St John Divine”)

* CASH APP (“$SJDPensacola”)

* SJD Pensacola App (Search “SJDPensacola” in app store, download)

* WEBSITE (SJDMBC.org “Give Tab”)

* MAIL (620 East Jordan Street Pensacola FL 32503)

Thank you for giving to SJD. There are two ways to give.

1.  Your tithes and offering.

2.  Our 100/7 Campaign.

Your contributions to SJD helps us to be able to operate with a high level of excellence and better serve our community.  Please click the tab below to give, or get more info.