Saint John AME Church- Baltimore

Saint John AME Church- Baltimore Vision Statement: "Making A Wholistic Impact in the Lives of People and Community through the Love of Christ." | Motto: Together Since 1855

06/02/2026

Healing is holy work. It is sacred work. And it is often slow work. One thing I know for sure is this: you deserve to heal. God desires wholeness for every part of your life—your mind, your heart, your body, your relationships, and even the hidden places you rarely speak about.
Many of us keep moving while carrying wounds we’ve never truly addressed. We function. We smile. We show up. But deep down we are still carrying pain from things we thought we were over. Yet whatever remains unhealed often keeps resurfacing in conversations, relationships, and everyday reactions. Healing delayed will often revisit until healing begins.
Your body remembers what your mind tries to forget. Trauma has a way of lingering—in tension, fatigue, anxiety, avoidance, and emotional exhaustion. But God sees all of it. God sees the tears no one else saw. God sees the pain you buried beneath productivity. God sees what you survived.
And still, healing is possible. Through prayer. Through therapy. Through rest. Through community. Through honest conversations. Through boundaries. Through grace. Through the Holy Spirit. God heals in many ways, and wisdom means being open to every avenue God uses.
Healing also requires courage. Courage to tell the truth. Courage to forgive. Courage to let go. Courage to ask for help. Sometimes strength doesn’t look like pushing through—it looks like pausing long enough to acknowledge what hurts.
Today, give yourself permission to heal. Not someday. Not when life slows down. Not when everyone else understands. Start where you are. Bring your whole self before God and trust Him with every piece.
Prayer:
Healing God, thank You for caring about every part of me. Heal what hurts, restore what is broken, and strengthen what is weary. Give me courage to confront what I’ve avoided and grace to receive the healing You desire for me. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

06/01/2026

Good morning, family—and welcome to Morning Impact. I want to begin the week with a simple question: What do you know for sure? Not what you’ve heard. Not what somebody told you. But what has life taught you? What has God shown you? Proverbs 4:7 says, “Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom.” Wisdom comes from walking, falling, getting back up, praying through it, and trusting God anyway. As I reflected on turning 42 and shared my 42 Things I Know for Sure, one truth rose to the top—wisdom is priceless.
One thing I know for sure is God is real. I don’t know how else to say it. I’ve seen God move too many times. I’ve watched Him make ways, open doors, heal wounds, and sustain me through seasons I never thought I’d survive. That kind of testimony changes you. Once you’ve experienced God for yourself, nobody can debate you out of what you know.
Another truth from my list is this: control what you can control—and leave the rest to God. Somebody this morning is carrying something too heavy because you’ve convinced yourself it’s yours to fix. But wisdom teaches us the difference between responsibility and surrender. Do your part. Pray your prayer. Take your step. Then trust God with the rest.
And let me ask you something: what are you trying to force that God may be asking you to release? Drop it in the comments today: “God, I trust You with it.” Sometimes that declaration is the first act of wisdom.
I also know this—God will blow your mind if you let Him. But often it happens on the other side of obedience. The blessing may not be in what you’re asking for—it may be in what God is asking of you. Faithfulness still matters. Trust still matters. Obedience still matters.
So as you begin this Monday, don’t just ask God for answers. Ask Him for wisdom. Wisdom for the meeting. Wisdom for the relationship. Wisdom for the parenting decision. Wisdom for the next move. Because wisdom doesn’t just help you decide—it helps you discern.
Prayer:
Lord, thank You for the gift of wisdom. Lead me today in every decision, every conversation, and every step I take. Help me trust You with what I cannot control and give me courage to walk faithfully in what You’ve assigned to me. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

05/31/2026

42 Things I Know For Sure | Pastor Brandon O. McAfee | Proverbs 4:7-13

05/29/2026

You Are Not Too Far Gone — Your Story Isn't Over

05/29/2026

You Shall Live | Pastor Brandon O. McAfee | Morning Impact

05/28/2026

The Power of Surrender | Pastor Brandon O. McAfee | May 28, 2026

05/27/2026

Good morning and welcome to Morning Impact! I’m Pastor Brandon O. McAfee, and I’m so glad you’re with me this Wednesday. If you’re watching online this morning, type this in the comments before we go any further: “I will speak life.” Come on—declare it over yourself right now.
Today I want to talk about the power of your words.
In Ezekiel 37, God tells Ezekiel to prophesy to the dry bones. In other words—God tells him to speak to what looks dead. Speak to what looks over. Speak to what appears beyond recovery. And when Ezekiel obeys and speaks, the bones begin to move.
That reminds us that words matter. Words shape environments. Words shape beliefs. Words shape atmospheres. And many of us have spent too much time repeating what fear says, what doubt says, what anxiety says, or what disappointment says.
But what would happen if we started saying what God says?
What if instead of “I’ll never get through this,” we said, “God is bringing me through”? What if instead of “I’m not enough,” we declared, “I am fearfully and wonderfully made”? What if instead of “It’s over,” we said, “God is not finished with me yet”?
There is power in speaking life over your own life. Over your home. Over your children. Over your body. Over your future. Over your mind.
So today’s challenge is this: speak one life-giving declaration over yourself before noon. Say it out loud. Repeat it. Believe it. Let faith fill your atmosphere.
Let’s pray. Lord, put Your Word in our mouths today. Help us speak life where negativity has lingered too long. Teach us to declare what You have spoken and trust what You have promised. Let life rise through our words. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

05/26/2026

Good morning and welcome to Morning Impact. Today I want to remind you of something powerful: God may bring you through a valley, but God never intended for you to live there.
Ezekiel was placed in the valley, but he was never meant to remain in the valley. God walked him through it. God showed him the bones. God made him face the devastation. But God never left him there alone. And maybe that’s a word for someone watching this morning.
Life has a way of bringing us through valleys we didn’t choose. Valleys of loss. Valleys of heartbreak. Valleys of grief. Valleys of uncertainty. Valleys of disappointment. Valleys where prayers feel unanswered and days feel long. Yet valleys are places we travel through—not places where we pitch permanent residence.
Scripture reminds us in Psalm 23, “Yea though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death…” Through means movement. Through means progress. Through means this place is temporary. Through means God is bringing you somewhere.
Your valley may feel deep, but it is not forever. Your tears may be real, but they are not forever. Your struggle may be heavy, but it is not forever. God is still leading you forward.
Today, keep walking. Even if it’s slow. Even if it hurts. Even if all you can manage is one faithful step. Keep walking with God.
Today’s application: identify one place where you’ve felt stuck emotionally or spiritually, and remind yourself aloud: “I am going through this—I am not staying here.”
Prayer: God, thank You for being with us in every valley. Give us strength to keep walking, courage to keep trusting, and faith to believe this season will not last forever. Lead us through. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

We’re not just hiring a musician… we’re building a ministry. 🎶🙏🏾Saint John A.M.E. Church is prayerfully seeking a Minist...
05/25/2026

We’re not just hiring a musician… we’re building a ministry. 🎶🙏🏾

Saint John A.M.E. Church is prayerfully seeking a Minister of Music and Arts with a heart for God, a passion for excellence, and the ability to help lead people into authentic worship. If you’re musically gifted, committed to ministry, and ready to grow with a historic church making a wholistic impact in Baltimore, we’d love to connect with you.

Help us spread the word and tag someone who may be a fit! 💜💛

📧 Send interest to: [email protected]

05/25/2026

Good morning and welcome to Morning Impact! I’m Pastor Brandon O. McAfee, and I’m so grateful you’re starting your day with me. Whether you’re watching from home, getting dressed for work, sitting in traffic, or tuning in from your phone during your morning coffee—I’m glad you’re here. Do me a favor this morning—if you’re watching online, drop where you’re joining from in the comments. I’d love to know who’s with us today.

I want to begin with a question from Scripture that I believe still meets us right where we are: “Can these bones live?” That’s the question God asks the prophet Ezekiel in chapter 37 while standing in the middle of a valley filled with dry bones. Bones that are lifeless. Bones that are scattered. Bones that appear beyond repair. And yet God asks, “Can these bones live?” It feels like an impossible question—but maybe that’s exactly why God asks it.

And I wonder who’s watching this morning carrying dry places in your life. Maybe it’s your spirit that feels dry. Maybe it’s your joy. Maybe it’s your faith. Maybe your hope feels worn down. Maybe you’re physically present but emotionally exhausted. Smiling on the outside but empty on the inside. Looking strong publicly while privately wondering, “Lord… can this part of me live again?”

Here’s the good news: our God is still in the resurrection business. God still breathes life into dead places. God still restores what feels broken. God still revives what feels depleted. God still meets us in valleys. Not after we get out—but right there in the middle of them.

The beautiful thing about Ezekiel’s valley is that God didn’t avoid it. God stepped right into it. And that means whatever valley you’re facing this morning—you’re not there alone. God is with you in it. In your grief. In your uncertainty. In your healing journey. In your transition. In your questions. God is present.

So here’s your Monday challenge: identify one dry place in your life—and invite God into it. Don’t hide it. Don’t deny it. Name it. And ask God to breathe life there again.

Let me pray with you. God, thank You for meeting us in dry places. Thank You for being present in every valley we face. Breathe fresh life into weary hearts this morning. Restore joy, renew hope, and remind every person watching that dead things can live again through Your Spirit. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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