June 6, 2021
Adult Sunday School @ 9:30 AM Sunday 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
The Church on the Hill, Near the Cross, In the Word, and On the Move for Christ 1
Church Information The Reverend Dr. Wayne E. Croft, Sr. Pastor Office Staff
Administrative Assistant to Pastor Croft: Minister Carol J. Hicks Administrative Manager: Valerie McGruder – Cortes Bookkeeper: Carlene Mahan
Sexton: Stanley Edwards
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Youth Church on Zoom @ 9:30 AM st
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Pastor’s Prayer Call @ 7:00 AM M – F: KAIROS Call @ 1:00 PM
Adult Sunday School on Zoom @ 9:30 AM
Sunday Service on Livestream @ 10:45 AM
Wednesday Bible Study on Zoom @ 6:00 PM
Church Office Hours Monday through Friday 9AM - 4 PM One Hagerty Blvd. West Chester, PA 19382 610.692.2446 www.stpaulsbaptist.org
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Order of Worship…………………………………………………………………...4 Scripture……………………………………………………………………………5 Bible Study ………………………………………………………………………...6 Women’s Fellowship Event………………………………………………………...7 SEBA Black History Summer Workshop………………...………………………...8 Congratulations to Pastor Croft…………………………………………………….9 Usher Ministry…………………………………………………………..………...10 Project Hope …………......….….………………………….………..……………11 Mail Addressed to the Church………….……………………..….………...……..12 Women’s Health, Caregiving & Alzheimer’s………..…………………………...13 Peer Support Expansion Initiative……………………………...…………………14 News & Announcements……………….…………………......…………………..15 Office Announcement……………………………………….………………...…..16 Instruments of Praise……………………………………………………………...17 Affirmation of St. Paul’s Building Closure……………………………….……....18 St. Paul’s Baptist Church Re-opening Update………...…………..….…………..19 COVID-19 Funeral Assistance………………………………………….………...20 PA Revises Masking Order…………………………...…………………………..21 Pastor Croft’s Monday Prayer Call……………………………………………….22 How to Give……….…………………………………………………...…………23 Prayer Line Monday – Friday…………………………….……………………….24 You Tube……………………….………………………………………………….25 Social Security………...…………………………………………………………..26 Church School Corner…………..………………………………………………...27 Sick & Shut In…………………………………………………………………….28 How to Join………..…………………………. ..……………………...…………29
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Order of Worship 10:45 AM Praise & Worship The Call to Worship HOLY, HOLY, HOLY
Invocation……….….....................................................Reverend Bethany McCabe Hymn...…………………...............................................Great is Thy Faithfulness Welcome.…............................................................................................................... Offertory Prayer…………....…..........................................Trustee Danon McKim
Intercessory Prayer…..............................................................Deacon Gary Wattie Sermonic Scripture…............................................................................................... Sermonic Selection………………….....………………………......…Praise Team Sermon....…......................................................... Reverend Dr. Wayne E. Croft Sr. Sermon Series - The Life of Moses: From Enslavement Towards the Promised Land The Bitter into Sweet Exodus 15:22-27
Invitation to Discipleship
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The Bitter into Sweet Exodus 15:22-27 22
Then Moses ordered Israel to set out from the Red Sea, and they went into the
wilderness of Shur. They went for three days in the wilderness and found no water. 23When they came to Marah, they could not drink the water of Marah because it was bitter. That is why it was called Marah. 24And the people complained against Moses, saying, ‘What shall we drink?’ 25He cried out to the Lord; and the Lord showed him a piece of wood; he threw it into the water, and the water became sweet. There the Lord made for them a statute and an ordinance and there he put them to the test. 26He said, ‘If you will listen carefully to the voice of the Lord your God, and do what is right in his sight, and give heed to his commandments and keep all his statutes, I will not bring upon you any of the diseases that I brought upon the Egyptians; for I am the Lord who heals you.’ 27Then they came to Elim, where there were twelve springs of water and seventy palm trees;
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News & Announcements Please Pray for our Church Family Happy 90th birthday to Gwendolyn Cole Johns! May God bless you with many more happy and healthy years! We love you and miss you! From your Church family ============================
Deaconess Beverly Smith Craig is convalescing at home after she incurred a broken kneecap and abrasions from a serious fall. Brother Frederick Price is home from the hospital and convalescing at home with visiting nurses. ============================ Sincerest thanks to our St. Paul’s family for the outpouring of prayers, love, support, compassion and cards during Paul’s illness and after his transition. Paul and I appreciated all of the uplifting visits, calls, shared laughter, good conversations, cooking & sharing of delicious food in our home & much more as we continued to celebrate life in some way each and every day while he could participate. Our grief & sadness is extremely heavy. We appreciate you and ask for your continued prayers. Blessings to all. Bobbie Chambers and Family
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Affirmation of St. Paul’s Baptist Church Building Closure As an outcome of the Covid-19 pandemic, and an abundance of caution in supporting the safety of St. Paul’s members and visitors, our leadership appropriately determined it was critical to cease services and activities at St. Paul’s.
Thankful for the blessing of technology and St. Paul’s Technology Team, we have been able to effectively stay connected as one body in Christ via zoom and most recently live streaming.
The Relaunch Taskforce’s mission is to protect the safety and welfare of St. Paul’s Church family and community against the spread of Covid-19. In alignment with the Centers for Disease Control, State of Pennsylvania and county guidelines the church building has remained closed. As guidelines have continued to be updated, requests have been made for events to take place at St. Paul’s. To ensure your safety, the building and property will remain closed to all activity and events with the exception of work required for live streaming. This can be safely managed by following a strict schedule of tracking and monitoring of a limited number of individuals in the church. This monitoring includes temperature checks, screening for symptoms of Covid-19, social distancing, use of personal protective equipment and disinfecting protocols.
Although our church facility remains closed, the Relaunch Team is working diligently in planning for the day when it will be safe for us to physically join together and fellowship at St. Paul’s. St. Paul’s Baptist Church Relaunch Taskforce Dr. Lisa Croft - Chair
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ST. PAUL’S BAPTIST CHURCH RE-OPENING UPDATE MISSION: Protect the safety and welfare of the St. Paul’s family and members of the community against the resurgence of Covid 19. GOALS: To ensure the safety and well- being of Congregants and members of the community, the St. Paul’s Relaunch Team recommends following scientific data using the following metrics to increase the probability of a sustained re-opening: CDC guidelines regarding congregant gathering, including wearing face masks, frequent hand washing and social distancing. Consistent trend in decreases of cases, hospitalizations and deaths based on national, state and local data. Equipment and personnel are available at the church to meet Covid 19 safety guidelines. We encourage and hope that everyone will get the vaccine when available, although, it will not be required to enter the church. We will keep members apprised of pertinent, accurate information via email blasts, public service announcements and St. Paul’s Relaunch web site regarding Covid 19 and its impact on re- opening St. Paul’s. At this time, there is no projected date or concrete measures to be used for our re-opening. We are still following unstable data and once the data stabilizes more definitive information will be shared. We are taking every precaution to protect the health, safety, and welfare of our congregation and members of the community.
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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.
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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. 20
Following CDC, Pennsylvania Revises Masking Order Pennsylvania has revised its mask mandate to bring it in line with new federal recommendations that say fully vaccinated people don’t have to wear them outside anymore unless they’re at a crowded event. The Department of Health said its updated masking order incorporates the latest guidance from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
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Church School Corner DAILY BIBLE READINGS Why Do You Worry Matthew 6:19-34 Devotional Reading * Ezekiel 34:11-16
Monday
Worried? Seek God’s Counsel
□ 1 Samuel 9:5-10
Tuesday
God Cares for His People
□ Ezekiel 34:11-16
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Rich? Set Your Hope on God
□ 1 Timothy 6:17-19
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Enlarge Your Faith Practices
□ Matthew 17:1420
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Overcome Worry Through Faith
□ Luke 12:22-34
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Serve God with Your Whole Heart
□ Matthew 6:19-24
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Live Worry-Free Every Day
□ Matthew 6:25-34
“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) 27
Members In Nursing Homes and Hospitals Pembrooke Sister Deedra Matthews ~ Room 226 1130 West Chester Pike ~ West Chester, PA 19382 (610-692-3636)
Convalescing at Home Sister Carol Anderson Sister Janet Anderson Sister Theresa Battaglia Brother Guy Calloway Sister Janet Christie Deacon Jesse Craig Sister Lurerlene Crook Sister Lucille De’Berry Sister Bridget Dudley Sister Renee Golden Brother Lynell Laws Sister Arden Olsen Brother Frederick Price Sister Betty Ringgold Deaconess Beverly Smith Craig Sister Judith Thomas
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ST. PAUL’S BAPTIST CHURCH MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. PLAZA ONE HAGERTY BOULEVARD * WEST CHESTER, PA 19382 PHONE: (610) 692-2446 * FAX: (610) 692-7582 EMAIL: CHURCHOFFICE@STPAULSBAPTIST.ORG WWW.STPAULSBAPTIST.ORG
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