May22,2022
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
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Order of Worship ....................................................................................................... 4-5 Scripture .................................................................................................................... 6-7 News & Announcements.............................................................................................. 8 COVID Update – Health and Wellness Committee..................................................... 9 GriefShare Ministry .........................................................................................................9 St. Paul’s Outreach - Project C.U.R.E. Caring for Ukraine .........................................10 80th Birthday Greetings to Rev. Jim Olsen. ............................................................... 10 Scholarship Fund .............................................................................................................. 11 Giving ............................................................................................................................ 12 Thank you – St. Paul’s ............................................................................................... 12 Marriage Ministry Miniature Golf............................................................................. 13 Health & Wellness COVID Isolation and Quarantine Guidelines ............................. 14 Church School Corner ................................................................................................ 15 Prayer Line Monday – Friday .................................................................................... 16 Pastor Croft’s Monday Prayer Call ............................................................................ 17 Members in Nursing Homes and Hospitals ............................................................... 18 Health & Wellness Ministry ....................................................................................... 19 New St. Paul’s Mail Delivery Location ...................................................................... 19 Ministry Volunteers – AV Ministry, Safety & Security, Ushers, Youth Ministry .......... 20 YouTube..................................................................................................................... 21 COVID-19 Funeral Assistance ................................................................................... 22 Social Security............................................................................................................ 23 Reach Out to St. Paul’s .............................................................................................. 24
Order of Worship The Sixth Sunday of Easter Sunday, May 22, 2022
Reverend Orville Brissett Minister of Music and Worship Arts
The Reverend Bethany McCabe Worship Leader
Praise and Worship The Call to Worship The Choral Introit……..…..…… Holy, Holy, Holy…..…...………..Congregation Prayer of Invocation……………….…................. The Reverend Bethany McCabe Prayer Chant………….……….The Lord’s Prayer…….…………..Congregation ** *** Musical Interlude……………………….…………………………………… The Hymn of Consecration ........ “I Love To Tell The Story”…….…...Congregation ** *** Greeting our Visitors………..……..………...………...…...…Sister Grace Kelly Pastoral Emphasis & Scripture Lesson.…….......… Reverend Dr. Wayne Croft, Sr.
The Ministry of Giving Offertory Prayer…....…...…………………..Deaconess & Trustee B. Smith Craig Announcements ……………………........................................................................ 4
Prayer of Intercession………...................................................Deacon Larry Wright Choral Response ……….....…………….………………….................................. ** Ministry of Music …….…………………………………….………................ Sermonic Selection….………..…….“ Better” ………………..……………....... “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 The Reverend Dr. Wayne E. Croft, Sr. Limitless Forgiveness Matthew 18:21-35 NRSV
*Call to Discipleship
Departing to Serve
* Please Stand
** Ushers May Seat Worshippers
*** Congregation Be Seated
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21 Then Peter came and said to him, “Lord, if another member of the church sins against me, how often should I forgive? As many as seven times?” 22 Jesus said to him, “Not seven times, but, I tell you, seventy-seven times. 23 “For this reason the kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who wished to settle accounts with his slaves. 24 When he began the reckoning, one who owed him ten thousand talents was brought to him; 25 and, as he could not pay, his lord ordered him to be sold, together with his wife and children and all his possessions, and payment to be made. 26 So the slave fell on his knees before him, saying, ‘Have patience with me, and I will pay you everything.’ 27 And out of pity for him, the lord of that slave released him and forgave him the debt.
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28 But that same slave, as he went out, came upon one of his fellow slaves who owed him a hundred denarii; and seizing him by the throat, he said, ‘Pay what you owe.’ 29 Then his fellow slave fell down and pleaded with him, ‘Have patience with me, and I will pay you.’ 30 But that same slave, as he went out, came upon one of his fellow slaves who owed him a hundred denarii; and seizing him by the throat, he said, ‘Pay what you owe.’ 31 When his fellow slaves saw what had happened, they were greatly distressed, and they went and reported to their lord all that had taken place. 32 Then his lord summoned him and said to him, ‘You wicked slave! I forgave you all that debt because you pleaded with me. 33 Should you not have had mercy on your fellow slave, as I had mercy on you?’ 34 And in anger his lord handed him over to be tortured until he would pay his entire debt. 35 So my heavenly Father will also do to every one of you, if you do not forgive your brother or sister from your heart.” But he refused; then he went and threw him into prison until he would pay the debt.
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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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AUGUST 2022 - Old Fashion Barbecue- TBD
OCTOBER 2022: - Painted Plate-West Chester, PQ FEBRUARY 2023- Valentine's Dinner
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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
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5 days after completion of isolation
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5 days *If symptoms develop the individual should immediately quarantine until testing can cconfirm that symptoms are not presentVI
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Church School Corner DAILY BIBLE READINGS The Nature of Christian Freedom BIBLE BACKGROUND - Galatians 5:1-15 DEVOTIONAL READING - 1 Thessalonians 4:9-12 MONDAY Children and Heirs through God (Galatians 4:1-7) TUESDAY Authentic Circumcision (Philippians 3:1-8) WEDNESDAY Press Toward the Goal (Philippians 3:8-14) THURSDAY Let Us Love One Another (1 John 4:7-13) FRIDAY Love and Pray for Your Enemies (Matthew 5:43-48) SATURDAY Avoid Strife; Love Always (Proverbs 17:13-17) SUNDAY Faith Working through Love (Galatians 5:1-15)
“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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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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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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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. 22
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