Bulletin for 04/17/2022

April 17,2022

Resurrection Sunday Adult Sunday School @ 8:00 AM Sunday In-Person and Livestream Worship Service @ 10:45 AM “You are the light of the world. A city built on a hill cannot be hid.”

Matthew 5:14 NRSV

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On-site Youth Church Planned Soon

Pastor’s Prayer Call @ 7:00 AM

Adult Sunday School on Zoom @ 8:00:AM

Monday - Friday

Sunday Service on Livestream @ 10:45 AM

KAIROS Call @ 1:00 PM :HGQHVGD\ Bible Study on Zoom @ 7:00 PM

&KXUFK 2IILFH +RXUV Tuesday through Thursday 9AM - 4 PM One Hagerty Blvd.

West Chester, PA 19382 610.692.2446 www.stpaulsbaptist.org

Table of Contents

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Order of Worship ...................................................................................................... 4-5 Scripture ...................................................................................................................... 6 News & Announcements ............................................................................................ 7 West Chester NAACP and St. Paul’s Baptist Church Blood Drive ........................... 8 St. Paul’s Outreach -Project C.U.R.E. Caring for Ukraine ......................................... 9 Philadanco with SEBA ............................................................................................. 10 COVID Update – Health and Wellness Committee ................................................. 11 Women’s Fellowship………………………………………………………………...11 Mother’s Day at St. Paul’s ....................................................................................... 12 Diversity Job Fair – Great Valley School District ..................................................... 13 GriefShare Ministry .................................................................................................. 14 Scholarship Fund ..................................................................................................... .15 Thank You, St. Paul’s Family and Deacon Ministry ..................................................... 16 Job Opportunities ......................................................................................................... 16 Health & Wellness COVID Isolation and Quarantine Guidelines ........................... 17 Church School Corner .............................................................................................. 18 Prayer Line Monday – Friday ................................................................................... 19 Pastor Croft’s Monday Prayer Call ........................................................................... 20 Health & Wellness Ministry ...................................................................................... 21 New St. Paul’s Mail Delivery Location..................................................................... 21 Members in Nursing Homes and Hospitals .............................................................. 22 Ministry Volunteers – AV Ministry, Safety & Security, Ushers, Youth Ministry......... 23 Men’s Fellowship...................................................................................................... 24 Giving ....................................................................................................................... 24 YouTube ................................................................................................................... 25 Instruments of Praise................................................................................................. 26 COVID-19 Funeral Assistance .................................................................................. 27 Social Security .......................................................................................................... 28 Reach Out to St. Paul’s ............................................................................................. 29

Order of Worship Resurrection Sunday Sunday, April 17, 2022 Reverend Orville Brissett Minister of Music and Worship Arts

Evangelist Zelda Rhodes Worship Leader

Praise and Worship The Call to Worship The Choral Introit……..…..…… Holy, Holy, Holy…..…...………..Congregation Prayer of Invocation……………….……....................... Evangelist Zelda Rhodes Prayer Chant………….……….The Lord’s Prayer…….…………..Congregation ** *** Musical Interlude……………………….……………………………………

The Hymn of Consecration ……....…“He Lives”...................................Congregation ** *** Greeting our Visitors………..……..………….………..……Brother John Ford Pastoral Emphasis & Scripture Lesson.……...… Reverend Dr. Wayne E. Croft, Sr.

The Ministry of Giving Offertory Prayer……..…...…………..…….……......… Trustee Valerie Harrison Announcements ……………………........................................................................

Prayer of Intercession………...................................................Deacon David Collins Choral Response ……….....…………….………………….................................. ** 4

Ministry of Music …….…………………………………….………................

Sermonic Selection…………….“He Decided To Die.” …...…………..…............

“We don’t need another political uprising. We don’t need another conqueror on the scene. What we need is a special word, that will bond within our hearts and give us direction from above. We need a Word from the Lord.

A Word from the Lord. Just one Word from the Lord, will remove all the doubts and cause the sun to shine and give peace of mind.

Speak Lord, Speak Lord.”

The Ministry of Preaching Reverend Dr. Wayne E. Croft, Sr. Carmen Christi: A Hymn to Christ Philippians 2:5-11 NRSV

*Call to Discipleship

Departing to Serve

* Please Stand

** Ushers May Seat Worshippers

*** Congregation Be Seated

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News & Announcements

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Dear St. Paul’s Church Family, There are many ways we can aid the Ukraine Crisis and one of them is to support PROJECT C.U.R.E CARING FOR UKRAINE effort.

And We Can Help in Two Ways:

More details to come!!

Check out Project C.U.R.E initiatives @ https://projectcure.org/

Contacts: Deaconess Lisa Jasper-Smith & Chair of Deacon Board Mark Woodford

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Join Seba Enrichment Academy as we view the acclaimed Philadelphia dance company PHILADANCO!

PHILADANCO!is celebrated for its innovation, creativity, and preservation of predominantly African-American traditions in dance.

Often described as "a brilliant mix of miracle skill, energy, and artistry," "fascinating and thrilling," and performers with "virtuoso physicality," PHILADANCO! dancers are among the best in the world.

Thursday APRIL 21, 2022 10:30AM SPACE IS LIMITED - REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN

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St. Paul’s Baptist Church Women’s Fellowship

Prayer, Song & Service April 23, 2022 – 9:30 am Fellowship Hall

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HEALTH AND WELLNESS COVID GUIDELINES Based on new scientific data, the CDC has revised its isolation and quarantine guidelines regarding COVID-19 infections and exposures.

Important terms used in these guidelines. · ·

Isolation- refers to the behavior after a confirmed COVID infection via testing Quarantine- refers to the time following exposure to the COVID virus Length of Isolation

If test POSITIVE AND REMAIN ASYMPTOMATIC If test POSITIVE AND SYMPTOMATIC If and individual is EXPOSED to COVID, ASYMPTOMATIC, and is unvaccinated or completed primary series, but has not received booster If an individual is exposed to COVID and is fully vaccinated and boosted

Length of Quarantine

How long to wear Mask when around others

When to Test

5 days after completion of isolation

5 days

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5 days as long the individual does not have a fever/ other symptoms are resolving N/AA

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5 days *If symptoms develop the individual should immediately quarantine until testing can cconfirm that symptoms are not presentVI

For a total of 15 days after exposure

5 days after exposure

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does not need to quarantine if symptoms develop the individual should immediately quarantine until testing can confirm that symptoms are not presentVD

15 days

5 days after exposure

5 days after ccompletion of isolation

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Church School Corner DAILY BIBLE READINGS The Paschal Lamb Lives!

BIBLE BACKGROUND - Matthew 27;28:1-10 DEVOTIONAL READING - Psalm 136 MONDAY John Proclaims the Lamb of God (John 1:29-36) TUESDAY Jesus Prays in Gethsemane (Matthew 26:36-46) WEDNESDAY Jesus is Arrested (Matthew 26:47-56) THURSDAY Jesus Is Crucified (Matthew 27:35-43, 45-50) FRIDAY Why Have You Forsaken Me? (Psalm 22:1-9,14-19) SATURDAY God Is My Strength and Might (Psalm 118:14-17, 19-29) SUNDAY Jesus Is Risen!

(Matthew 28:1-10)

“Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.”

2 Timothy 2:15 (NKJV)

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NEW ST. PAUL'S MAIL DELIVERY LOCATION

Our members and the United States Postal Service

will be using the mail slot. The mailbox on Haggerty Road has been removed.

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Members In Nursing Homes and Hospitals Pembrooke Sister Deedra Matthews - Room 226 1120 West Cheter Pike West Chester, PA 19382

Members Convalescing at Home Sister Carol Anderson Sister Janet Anderson Brother Guy Calloway Deacon Jesse Craig Sister Lurerlene Crook Sister Bridget Dudley Sister Renee Golden Brother Lynell Laws Sister Arden Olsen Sister Geneva Porter Sister Betty Ringgold Sister Judith Thomas

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COVID-19 Funeral Assistance The COVID-19 pandemic has brought overwhelming grief to many families. At FEMA, our mission is to help people before, during and after disasters. We are dedicated to helping ease some of the financial stress and burden caused by the virus.

Under the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 and the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, FEMA will provide financial assistance for COVID-19-related funeral expenses incurred after January 20, 2020.

We are working with stakeholder groups to get their input on ways we can best provide this assistance, and to enlist their help with outreach to families and communities. FEMA will begin to implement COVID-19 funeral assistance in April.

Additional guidance is being finalized and will be released to potential applicants and community partners as soon as possible. In the meantime, people who have COVID-19 funeral expenses are encouraged to keep and gather documentation.

FEMA will begin accepting applications for Funeral Assistance on Monday, April 12, 2021 through the dedicated call center.

Who is Eligible?

To be eligible for funeral assistance, you must meet these conditions: The death must have occurred in the United States, including the U.S. territories, and the District of Columbia.

The death certificate must indicate the death was attributed to COVID-19.

The applicant must be a U.S. citizen, non-citizen national, or qualified alien who incurred funeral expenses after January 20, 2020.

There is no requirement for the deceased person to have been a U.S. citizen, non-citizen national, or qualified alien.

How to Apply

COVID-19 Funeral Assistance Line Number Applications begin on April 12, 2021 844-684-6333 | TTY: 800-462-7585 Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Central Time

If you had COVID-19 funeral expenses, we encourage you to keep and gather documentation. Types of information should include: An official death certificate that attributes the death directly or indirectly to COVID-19 and shows that the death occurred in the United States, including the U.S. territories, and the District of Columbia.

Funeral expenses documents (receipts, funeral home contract, etc.) that includes the applicant’s name, the deceased person’s name, the amount of funeral expenses, and the dates the funeral expenses happened.

Proof of funds received from other sources specifically for use toward funeral costs. We are not able to duplicate benefits received from burial or funeral insurance, financial assistance received from voluntary agencies, government agencies, or other sources.

How Funds are Received

If you are eligible for funeral assistance you will receive a check by mail, or funds by direct deposit, depending on which option you choose when you apply for assistance.

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ONE HAGERTY BOULEVARD * WEST CHESTER, PA 19382 PHONE: (610) 692-2446 * FAX: (610) 692-7582 EMAIL: CHURCHOFFICE@STPAULSBAPTIST.ORG WWW.STPAULSBAPTIST.ORG