St. John Missionary Baptist Church

Homegoing Service Set for Dr. James Brooks

The faith community was stunned to learn that the Rev. Dr. James A. Brooks, pastor of St. John Missionary Baptist Church, passed away on May 7. Despite his advanced age, Brooks was actively involved in his church and community. According to reports, he appeared healthy and happy earlier Sunday as his members held a party to celebrate his 105th birthday, which was on May 1. Later that evening, Brooks apparently took ill and ultimately passed on. His homegoing service will be held on Friday, May 19, at 10 a.m., at St. John, 936 W. 49th St., in Los Angeles. For

A Tribute: Rev. Dr. James A. Brooks Celebrates 105 years

On May 1, 2017, our pastor, the Rev. Dr. James A. Brooks, will celebrate his 105th birthday. As a community leader and pastor, he has shared the Word of God to many throughout the country. Pastor Brooks has been a blessing, not only to our St. John church family, but to people from all walks of life. We celebrate his life and cherish the gifts God has given him to reach a lost world in need of a Savior. God has used him to speak blessings in our lives and for that we are grateful. Happy birthday to a great