September 4, 2022 Adult Sunday School @ 8:00 AM Sunday In-Person and Livestream Worship Service @ 10:45AM “You are the light of the world. Acity built on a hill cannot be hid.” Matthew 5:14 NRSV TheChurchontheHill,Near theCross,IntheWord,andOntheMove for Christ
Carlene Mahan Lead Stan Edwards
Senior Pastor e Reverend Robin Hinton
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Church Sunday @ 10:45 AM Adult Sunday School on Zoom @ 8:00:AM Sunday Service on Livestream @ 10:45AM Monday Pastor’s Prayer Call @ 7:00AM Monday - Friday KAIROS Call @ 1:00 PM Bible Study on Zoom @ 7:00 PM Monday through Friday Thursday 9AM - 4 PM One Hagerty Blvd. West Chester, PA 19382 610.692.2446 www.stpaulsbaptist.org
Table of Contents Page Order of Worship………………………………………………………….…….....4 5 Scripture…………………………………………………………………….….…….6 News & Announcements………………………………………………………….…7 Pastor Croft's 10th Anniversary Celebration September 24th 25th ..…….…….…8 Pastor Croft's Anniversary Gerald Albright Concert September 24th .....………….9 Pastor Croft’s Anniversary Souvenir Booklet Ads……………………….……..10 11 Women’s & Men’s Fellowship David Trip to Sight and Sound October 22nd ….12 Worship Service Nursery Re-Opening September 11th ……..……………….......13 In Person Right Hand of Fellowship September 18th ……………………………13 Hari Om Mandir & The Interfaith Action Committee September 7th ………...…14 Casting Call 4 “The Church” September 17th ……………………………………15 Chester County Peace Movement 2022 International Day of Peace Sept. 21st ....16 Christmas Arts, Craft and Gifts Festival October 19th ...……………...……….....17 Community Book Drive Thank You.……………………………………………….17 Giving ……………………………………………………………………………...18 Scholarship Fund …………………………………………………………….….…18 Health&WellnessMinistryseekingYouthandYoungAdultsforEducationalVideos….….19 MinistryVolunteers AVMinistry,Safety&Security,Ushers,YouthMinistry………...20 Church School Corner …………………………………………………….………..21 Pastor Croft’s Monday Prayer Call ..………………………………………………22 Health & Wellness COVID Isolation and Quarantine Guidelines ………………....23 Prayer Line Monday Friday ………………………………………….…………..24 Members In Nursing Homes, Hospitals and Home ..……………………………...25 YouTube …………………………………………………………………………...26 COVID-19 Funeral Assistance…………………………………………………..…27 Social Security……………………………………………………………………...28 Reach Out to St. Paul’s…………………………………………………………..…29
4 Order of Worship The Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost/Communion Sunday, September 4, 2022 Reverend Orville Brissett Minister of Music and Worship Arts Reverend Farrah WorshipGaskinsLeader Baptismal Service BaptizingJordynJasonYolandaToday…………………………………………….………………FranklinDemitriGilbertJones-ShakurJones-ShakurChristianMcDuffieWendyMcDuffieAkaiRossKellyN.ShippenDaneSmithZionWrightPraiseandWorshipTheCalltoWorship The Choral Introit……………… Holy, Holy, Holy…....…………..Congregation Prayer of Invocation…………..........………………… Reverend Farrah Gaskins Prayer Chant……………….….The Lord’s Prayer………………..Congregation Musical***** Interlude…………………………………………….……………… The Hymn of Consecration …...“ How Great Thou Art”………….….Congregation Greeting***** our Visitors…………………………..………….…Sister Karen Price Pastoral Emphasis & Scripture Lesson………..…… Rev. Dr. Wayne E. Croft, Sr.
5 The Ministry of Giving Offertory Prayer……………………..…….……………Trustee Dwayne Loper Announcements** …..…………………..................................................................... Prayer of Intercession………..…….………....….……..Deacon Reginald Weaver Choral Response..…...…….....………………………………………………... Ministry** of Music ………………………………………….………................ Sermonic Selection.……. “ Things Will Work Out”………..…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. What Happened? Jeremiah 2:1-13 NRSV *Call to Discipleship Holy DepartingCommuniontoServe *Please Stand ** Ushers May Seat Worshippers *** Congregation Be Seated
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1The word of the LORD came to me, saying: 2Go and proclaim in the hearing of Jerusalem, Thus says the LORD: I remember the devotion of your youth, your love as a bride, how you followed me in the wilderness, in a land not sown. 3Israel was holy to the LORD, the first fruits of his harvest. All who ate of it were held guilty; disaster came upon them, says the LORD. 4Hear the word of the LORD, O house of Jacob, and all the families of the house of Israel. 5Thus says the LORD: What wrong did your ancestors find in me that they went far from me, and went after worthless things, and became worthless themselves? 6 They did not say, ‘Where is the LORD who brought us up from the land of Egypt, who led us in the wilderness, in a land of deserts and pits, in a land of drought and deep darkness, in a land that no one passes through, where no one lives?’ 7I brought you into a plentiful land to eat its fruits and its good things. But when you entered you defiled my land, and made my heritage an abomination. 8The priests did not say, ‘Where is the LORD?’ Those who handle the law did not know me; the rulers* transgressed against me; the prophets prophesied by Baal, and went after things that do not profit. 9Therefore once more I accuse you, says the LORD, and I accuse your children’s children. 10Cross to the coasts of Cyprus and look, send to Kedar and examine with care; see if there has ever been such a thing. 11Has a nation changed its gods, even though they are no gods? But my people have changed their glory for something that does not profit. 12Be appalled, O heavens, at this, be shocked, be utterly desolate, says the LORD, 13for my people have committed two evils: they have forsaken me, the fountain of living water, and dug out cisterns for themselves, cracked cisterns that can hold no water.
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We are excited to announce that our congregation is preparing to celebrate our Pastor, The Reverend Dr. Wayne E. Croft, Sr., on the occasion of his 10th Anniversary at St. Paul’s Baptist Church in West Chester, Pennsylvania We thank God for his leadership and ministry and look forward to this opportunity to honor him! We invite you to celebrate with us by placing a message of recognition – an ad – in our 10 Years of God’s Faithfulness Souvenir Book.
Respectfully, Deacon Reggie Weaver Chairman, Pastor Anniversary Committee AdAttached:Form 10
a H E A R T J E S U S THE REVEREND WAYNE E. CROFT, SR., D. MIN., PH.D. SENIOR PASTOR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. PLAZA 1 HAGERTY BOULEVARD WEST CHESTER, PA 19382
PHONE: 610 692 2446 FAX: 610 692 7582 EMAIL: STPAULSWC@AOL.COM
To accommodate all ad submissions, we ask that you submit your ad no later than August 30, 2022. All ads must be camera ready (PDF, PNG, or JPG), NO EXCEPTIONS. PLEASE EMAIL YOUR FINISHED CAMERAREADY AD to garyw35257@aol.com
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THE CHURCH ON THE HILL, NEAR THE CROSS, IN THE WORD, AND ON THE MOVE FOR CHRIST August 18, 2022 Greetings Friends!
Please see the attached ad sizes and costs. You can mail in your form of payment, or you can go to: https://stpaulsbaptist.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/1381060 to make a payment If paying by check, please make any checks out to: St. Paul’s Baptist Church (and note Anniversary Ad in memo section of check) Please encourage your family, friends, community organizations, and business associates to join you in placing an ad for Pastor Croft’s 10th Anniversary If you have any questions regarding the souvenir book, please feel free to contact Deacon Gary Wattie at (610) 662-8379. We look forward to you joining us on Sunday, September 25th, 2022, at 10:45 AM to share in our 10th Pastoral Anniversary Worship Service to thank and praise God for all that God has done and is doing under the leadership of The Reverend Dr. Wayne E. Croft, Sr.
a H E A R T J E S U S THE REVEREND WAYNE E. CROFT, SR., D. MIN., PH.D. SENIOR PASTOR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. PLAZA 1 HAGERTY BOULEVARD WEST CHESTER, PA 19382 PHONE: 610 692 2446 FAX: 610 692 7582 EMAIL: STPAULSWC@AOL.COM WWW.STPAULSBAPTIST.ORG THE CHURCH ON THE HILL, NEAR THE CROSS, IN THE WORD, AND ON THE MOVE FOR CHRIST Information In consideration for advertising space, we enclose a check or money order in the amount of $ By: Date: 10 Years of God’s Faithfulness – Souvenir Book For The Reverend Dr. Wayne E. Croft, Sr. (PLEASE PRINT or TYPE) Name:Address:City,State, Zip Code: Phone: _ Church/Organization Name: Ch urch/Organization Address: City, State, Zip Code: _ Email:WebPhone:Address: Full Page $100 If you would like Inside Back Cover Half Page $50 please contact Deacon Gary Wattie @ (610) 662-8379 Quarter Page $25 Inside Back Cover - $150 Business Card $15 Patron $5 Instructions: Return this completed form with payment and camera ready advertisement by August 30 to St. Paul’s Baptist Church, 1 Haggerty Blvd, West Chester, PA 19382 Attn: Souvenir Book, You can also pay via https://stpaulsbaptist.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/1381060 11 9
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Racism continues to poison institutions, social structures, and everyday life in every society. It continues to be a driver of persistent inequality. And it continues to deny people their fundamental human rights. It destabilizes societies, undermines democracies, erodes the legitimacy of governments…the linkages between racism and gender inequality are unmistakable.” ~ UN Secretary General, António Guterres highest number motivated by biases toward race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, identity Asian hate crimes crimes targeting Black people highest number of anti Semitic incidents over a decade were reported wing extremists have been responsible for more than 75% of extremist-related US over transgender & nonbinary youth reported being physically threatened or harmed in their lifetime due to their gender identity of LGBTQ youth reported being physically threatened or harmed in their lifetime due to their sexual orientation of LGBTQ youth attempted
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“Each year International Day of Peace is observed around the world on 21 September through observing 24 hours of non violence and cease fire. But true peace requires the building of societies where all members feel that they can flourish. It involves creating a world in which people are treated equally, regardless of their race.
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SPEAKERS/MUSICIANS: Islamic Center of Chester County; Kevin Patrick Kelly (CCPM); Stephanie Phillips (musician); Phoenixville Area High School Vocal Ensemble (conducted by Natalie James); Eric Riddick (Philadelphia activist and wrongly convicted/imprisoned for 29 years); Rev. Dan Schatz (Unitarian Congregation / musician); and the 2022 Anne Moore Peace Award recipient: The Charles A. Melton Arts & Education Center (West Chester)
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LOCATION: Historic Chester County Courthouse (High Street, downtown West Chester)
“The real radical is that person who has vision of equality and is willing to do those things that will bring reality closer to that vision.” ~ Bayard Rustin
Established in 1981 by a unanimous United Nations resolution, Peace Day provides a globally shared date for all humanity to commit to Peace above all differences and to contribute to building a Culture of Peace. The UN’s 2022 theme for International Day of Peace is “End Racism. Build Peace.” Join CCPM & the efforts of the UN as we work towards a world where compassion and empathy overcome suspicion and hatred. A world that we can truly be proud of.
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MONDAY Invited to the Heavenly Banquet(LukeTUESDAY14:16-24) Preparing for God to Appear(ExodusWEDNESDAY19:9-15) The Alpha and Omega(RevelationTHURSDAY1:3-8) The Ending Declared from the Beginnings(IsaiahFRIDAY46:8-13) God Is Your Husband (IsaiahSATURDAY54:1-5) God's Steadfast Love Never Ceases (Lamentations (RevelationCome,SUNDAY3:21-31)LordJesus!22:10-21) DAILY BIBLE READINGS Come and EnjoyBIBLE BACKGROUND - REVELATION 22:8-21 DEVOTIONAL READING - GENESIS 1:26-31 Church School CornerChurch School Corner “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) 21
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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 CoThelumbia.deathcertificate must indicate the death was attributed to COVID-19.
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.
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-19FuneralAssistanceLineNumber Applicationsbeginon April12,2021 844-684-6333|TTY:800-462-7585 HoursofOperation: Monday -Friday 8a.m.to8p.m.CentralTime
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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.
COVID Funeral Assistance
FEMAwillbeginacceptingapplicationsforFuneralAssistanceon Monday,April 12, 2021throughthededicatedcallcenter.
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.
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