Bulletin for 07242022

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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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Youth Church Sunday @ 10:45 AM

Pastor’s Prayer Call @ 7:00 AM

Adult Sunday School on Zoom @ 8:00:AM

Monday - Friday

Sunday Service on Livestream @ 10:45 AM

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West Chester, PA 19382 610.692.2446 www.stpaulsbaptist.org

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Order of Worship……………………………………………………………….....4-5 Scripture……………………………………………………………………….….6-7 News & Announcements………………………………………………………… ... 8 Strategic Planning Committee Member Survey………….…………………………9 Scholarship Fund …………………………………………………………….…..…9 Worship Service Nursery Re-Opening……………………...…………………......10 Giving ……………………………………………………………………………..10 Health & Wellness Ministry……………………………………………………….11 Church School Corner…………………………………………………………… . 12 Ministry Volunteers – AV Ministry, Safety & Security, Ushers, Youth Ministry….. . 13 Pastor Croft’s Monday Prayer Call……………………………………………… . 14 Health & Wellness COVID Isolation and Quarantine Guidelines………………...15 Prayer Line Monday – Friday………………………………………….…………. 16 Members in Nursing Homes and Hospitals ……………………………………… 17 YouTube…………………………………………………………………………. . 18 COVID-19 Funeral Assistance………………………………………………….. . 19 Social Security…………………………………………………………………... . 20 Reach Out to St. Paul’s………………………………………………………….. . 21

Order of Worship The Seventh Sunday after Pentecost Sunday, July 24, 2022

Reverend Orville Brissett Minister of Music and Worship Arts

Rev. Dr. Richelle Foreman Worship Leader

Praise and Worship The Call to Worship The Choral Introit……………… Holy, Holy, Holy…....…………..Congregation Prayer of Invocation…………..........……………..…. Rev. Dr. Richelle Foreman Prayer Chant……………….….The Lord’s Prayer………………..Congregation ** *** Musical Interlude……………………………………….……………………

The Hymn of Consecration .... “What a Friend We Have In Jesus”…...Congregation ** *** Greeting our Visitors………………………………………..Brother John Ford Pastoral Emphasis & Scripture Lesson………..…… Rev. Dr. Wayne E. Croft, Sr.

The Ministry of Giving Offertory Prayer………………………..………….......Trustee Willa Hightower ** 4

Announcements …..…………………......................................................................

Prayer of Intercession………..………….……...……....…Deacon David Collins Choral Response..…...…….....………………………………………………... ** Ministry of Music ………………………………………….………................

Sermonic Selection..…………..“ High and lifted Up”……..….Inspirational Choir “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 Rev. Dr. Wayne E. Croft, Sr. The Generous Sower Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 NRSV *Call to Discipleship Departing to Serve

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** Ushers May Seat Worshippers *** Congregation Be Seated 5

THE GENEROUS SOWER MATTHEW 13:1-9 NRSV 1 That same day Jesus went out of the house and sat beside the sea. 2 Such great crowds gathered around him that he got into a boat and sat there, while the whole crowd stood on the beach. 3 And he told them many things in parables, saying: “Listen! A sower went out to sow. 4 And as he sowed, some seeds fell on the path, and the birds came and ate them up. 5 Other seeds fell on rocky ground, where they did not have much soil, and they sprang up quickly, since they had no depth of soil. 6 But when the sun rose, they were scorched; and since they had no root, they withered away. 7 Other seeds fell among thorns, and the thorns grew up and choked them. 8 Other seeds fell on good soil and brought forth grain, some a hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty. 9 Let anyone with ears listen!”

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THE GENEROUS SOWER MATTHEW 13:18-23 NRSV 18 “Hear then the parable of the sower. 19 When anyone hears the word of the kingdom and does not understand it, the evil one comes and snatches away what is sown in the heart; this is what was sown on the path. 20 As for what was sown on rocky ground, this is the one who hears the word and immediately receives it with joy; 21 yet such a person has no root, but endures only for a while, and when trouble or persecution arises on account of the word, that person immediately falls away. 22 As for what was sown among thorns, this is the one who hears the word, but the cares of the world and the lure of wealth choke the word, and it yields nothing. 23 But as for what was sown on good soil, this is the one who hears the word and understands it, who indeed bears fruit and yields, in one case a hundredfold, in another sixty, and in another thirty.”

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Church School Corner DAILY BIBLE READINGS

The Word Saves

BIBLE BACKGROUND - JOHN 12:27-50 DEVOTIONAL READING - JOHN 5:19-24 MONDAY You Must Be Born from Above (John 3:1-8) TUESDAY Jesus Brings Eternal Life (John 3:9-17) WEDNESDAY My Rock, Fortress, and Deliverer (2 Samuel 22:2-7) THURSDAY Salvation Comes from God (Psalm 62) FRIDAY Don't Neglect God's Message of Salvation (Hebrews 2:1-9) SATURDAY Father, Glorify Your Name!

(John 12:27-36) SUNDAY Jesus, the Light of the World (John 12:44-50)

“Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does 12 not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.”

2 Timothy 2:15 (NKJV)

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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

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

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5 days *If symptoms develop the individual should immediately quarantine until testing can confirm that symptoms are not present.

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 completion of isolation

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

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

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COVID 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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