June 20, 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 is on hiatus for the month of
June Adult Sunday School on Zoom @ 9:30 AM
Pastor’s Prayer Call @ 7:00 AM M – F: KAIROS Call @ 1:00 PM
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 Happy Anniversary Pastor and Dr. Croft…………………………………………..6 Juneteenth 2021…………………………………………………………………….7 Baccalaureate Sunday……………………………………………….……………..8 Bible Study ………………………………………………………………………...9 Project Hope …………......….….………………………….………..……………10 SEBA Black History Summer Workshop………………...………………..……...11 Chat with Pastor………………………………………………...………………...12 Congratulations to Pastor Croft……………………………...……………………13 Usher Ministry…………………………………………………………..………...14 Congratulations Sister Val………………………………………………………..15 Administrative Manager Posting…………………………………..…………….16 Mail Addressed to the Church………….……………………..….………...……..17 Peer Support Expansion Initiative……………………………...…………………18 News & Announcements……………….…………………......…………………..19 Office Announcement……………………………………….………………...…..20 Instruments of Praise……………………………………………………………...21 Affirmation of St. Paul’s Building Closure……………………………….……....22 St. Paul’s Baptist Church Re-opening Update………...…………..….…………..23 COVID-19 Funeral Assistance………………………………………….………...24 Pastor Croft’s Monday Prayer Call……………………………………………….25 How to Give……….…………………………………………………...…………26 Prayer Line Monday – Friday…………………………….……………………….27 You Tube……………………….………………………………………………….28 Social Security………...…………………………………………………………..29 Church School Corner…………..………………………………………………...30 Sick & Shut In…………………………………………………………………….31 How to Join………..…………………………. ..……………………...…………32 3
Order of Worship 10:45 AM Praise & Worship The Call to Worship HOLY, HOLY, HOLY Invocation……….….......................................................Minister Langston Huzzy Hymn...…………………......................................................Faith of Our Fathers Welcome.…............................................................................................................... Offertory Prayer…………....…........................................Trustee Willie Anderson Intercessory Prayer…...........................................................Deacon Kevin Tucker Sermonic Scripture…............................................................................................... Sermonic Selection………………….....………………………......…Praise Team Sermon....…......................................................... Reverend Dr. Wayne E. Croft Sr.
A Father’s Love Luke 15:11-24 Invitation to Discipleship Closing & Benediction
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A Father’s Love Luke 15:11-24 11
Then Jesus said, ‘There was a man who had two sons. 12The younger of them said to his father, “Father, give me the share of the property that will belong to me.” So he divided his property between them. 13A few days later the younger son gathered all he had and travelled to a distant country, and there he squandered his property in dissolute living. 14When he had spent everything, a severe famine took place throughout that country, and he began to be in need. 15So he went and hired himself out to one of the citizens of that country, who sent him to his fields to feed the pigs. 16He would gladly have filled himself with the pods that the pigs were eating; and no one gave him anything. 17But when he came to himself he said, “How many of my father’s hired hands have bread enough and to spare, but here I am dying of hunger! 18I will get up and go to my father, and I will say to him, ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you; 19I am no longer worthy to be called your son; treat me like one of your hired hands.’ ” 20So he set off and went to his father. But while he was still far off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion; he ran and put his arms around him and kissed him. 21Then the son said to him, “Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you; I am no longer worthy to be called your son.” 22But the father said to his slaves, “Quickly, bring out a robe—the best one—and put it on him; put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet. 23And get the fatted calf and kill it, and let us eat and celebrate; 24for this son of mine was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found!” And they began to celebrate.
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News & Announcements Please Pray for our 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.
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. 24
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Church School Corner DAILY BIBLE READINGS Healed By Faith Matthew 9:18-26; Mark 5:212-43; Luke 8:40-56
Devotional Reading * Proverbs 3:1-8
Monday
Fringe, Aid to Remember God’s Commandments
□ Numbers 15:3741
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Disciples and Family Witness Girl’s Healing
□ Luke 8:40-42, 4956
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Woman Testifies to Jesus’ Healing Touch
□ Luke 8:42-48
Thursday
Jesus Opens Eyes of the Blind Man
□ Matthew 9:27-31
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Jesus Restores Speech to Mute Man
□ Matthew 9:32-34
Saturday
Join the Lord’s Harvest Today
□ Matthew 9:3510:1
Sunday
Faith in God Heals Many Ills
□ Matthew 9:18-26
“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) 30
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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