June 27, 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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Table of Contents
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Order of Worship…………………………………………………………………...4 Scripture……………………………………………………………………………5 Congratulations Graduates……………..…………………………………………..6 SEBA Black History Summer Workshop……………………….………………….7 Bible Study ………………………………………………………………………...8 Project Hope …………......….….………………………….…………..…………..9 Seek, Don’t Hide Workshop………………………………………………………10 Chat with Pastor………………………………………………...………………...11 Congratulations to Pastor Croft……………………………...……………………12 Usher Ministry…………………………………………………………..………...13 Congratulations Sister Val…………………….…………………………………..14 Administrative Manager Posting…………………………………..…………….15 Wonderfully Me………………………………………………..…………………16 Help Needed at Wonderfully Me………………………..………………………...17 Mail Addressed to the Church………….……………………..….………...……..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……….…..............................................................Rev. Richelle Gunter Hymn...………..………….................................Leaning on the Everlasting Arms Welcome.…............................................................................................................... Offertory Prayer…………....….........................................Trustee Alisa Anderson Intercessory Prayer…..........................................................Minister Elaine Smith 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
Everyone Needs A Jethro Exodus 18 (NRSV)
Invitation to Discipleship Closing & Benediction 4
Everyone Needs A Jethro Exodus 18 (NRSV)
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Jethro, the priest of Midian, Moses’ father-in-law, heard of all that God had done for Moses and for his people Israel, how the Lord had brought Israel out of Egypt. 2After Moses had sent away his wife Zipporah, his father-in-law Jethro took her back, 3along with her two sons. The name of one was Gershom (for he said, ‘I have been an alien in a foreign land’), 4and the name of the other, Eliezer (for he said, ‘The God of my father was my help, and delivered me from the sword of Pharaoh’). 5Jethro, Moses’ father-in-law, came into the wilderness where Moses was encamped at the mountain of God, bringing Moses’ sons and wife to him. 6He sent word to Moses, ‘I, your father-in-law Jethro, am coming to you, with your wife and her two sons.’ 7Moses went out to meet his father-in-law; he bowed down and kissed him; each asked after the other’s welfare, and they went into the tent. 8Then Moses told his father-in-law all that the Lord had done to Pharaoh and to the Egyptians for Israel’s sake, all the hardship that had beset them on the way, and how the Lord had delivered them. 9Jethro rejoiced for all the good that the Lord had done to Israel, in delivering them from the Egyptians. 10 Jethro said, ‘Blessed be the Lord, who has delivered you from the Egyptians and from Pharaoh. 11Now I know that the Lord is greater than all gods, because he delivered the people from the Egyptians, when they dealt arrogantly with them.’ 12And Jethro, Moses’ father-in-law, brought a burnt-offering and sacrifices to God; and Aaron came with all the elders of Israel to eat bread with Moses’ father-in-law in the presence of God.13The next day Moses sat as judge for the people, while the people stood around him from morning until evening. 14When Moses’ father-inlaw saw all that he was doing for the people, he said, ‘What is this that you are doing for the people? Why do you sit alone, while all the people stand around you from morning until evening?’ 15Moses said to his father-in-law, ‘Because the people come to me to inquire of God. 16When they have a dispute, they come to me and I decide between one person and another, and I make known to them the statutes and instructions of God.’ 17Moses’ father-in-law said to him, ‘What you are doing is not good. 18You will surely wear yourself out, both you and these people with you. For the task is too heavy for you; you cannot do it alone. 19Now listen to me. I will give you counsel, and God be with you! You should represent the people before God, and you should bring their cases before God; 20teach them the statutes and instructions and make known to them the way they are to go and the things they are to do. 21You should also look for able men among all the people, men who fear God, are trustworthy, and hate dishonest gain; set such men over them as officers over thousands, hundreds, fifties and tens. 22Let them sit as judges for the people at all times; let them bring every important case to you, but decide every minor case themselves. So it will be easier for you, and they will bear the burden with you. 23If you do this, and God so commands you, then you will be able to endure, and all these people will go to their home in peace.’24So Moses listened to his father-in-law and did all that he had said. 25Moses chose able men from all Israel and appointed them as heads over the people, as officers over thousands, hundreds, fifties, and tens. 26And they judged the people at all times; hard cases they brought to Moses, but any minor case they decided them5 selves. 27Then Moses let his father-in-law depart, and he went off to his own country.
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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 Why Do You Doubt? Matthew 14:22-33
Devotional Reading * Isaiah 38:16-20
Monday
Let’s Sing of the Lord’s Faithfulness
□ Isaiah 38:16-20
Tuesday
The Baptist Dies for the Faith
□ Matthew 14:1-12
Wednesday
The Crowd’s Hunger Satisfied
□ Matthew 14:1321
Thursday
Believe the One Sent to You
□ John 6:22-29
Friday
The Sick Are Healed
□ Matthew 14:3436
Saturday
Speak Confidently to Civil Authorities
□ Mark 13:9-12
Sunday
Savior of the Fearful, Doubter, Needy
□ Matthew 14:2223
“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 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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