September 11 , 202 2 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 forChrist
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
Carlene Mahan Lead Stan Edwards
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Senior Pastor e Reverend Robin Hinton
Table of Contents Page Order of Worship………………………………………………………….…… PastorPastorNewsScripture…………………………………………………………………….….…….6.....4-5&Announcements………………………………………………………….…7Croft's10thAnniversaryCelebration-September24th-25th..…….…….…8Croft'sAnniversaryGeraldAlbrightConcert-September24th.....………….9PastorCroft’sBirthdayBlessings……………………….……………………........10CastingCall4“TheChurch”–September17th……………………………………11Baptism–September18th………………………………………...………………..12InPersonRightHandofFellowship–September18th……………………...……..12Women’s&Men’sFellowshipDavidTriptoSightandSound–October22nd.......13UrbanTheologicalInstituteLecture–Fire Power: The Weapons of Our Warfare………..14 Women’s Ministry Uganda Project – September 17th & October 15th…………......15 Thank You, St. Paul’s……………………………………………………………....15 Chester County Peace Movement 2022 International Day of Peace – Sept. 21st......16 Bible Study Paused - Restarts September 21st…………………………………..…17 Christmas Arts, Craft and Gifts Festival – November 19th ...……………...….…....17 Giving ……………………………………………………………………………...18 Scholarship Fund …………………………………………………………….……18 Health & Wellness Ministry seeking Youth and Young Adults for Educational Videos….….19 Ministry Volunteers – AV Ministry, Safety & Security, Ushers, Youth Ministry…….......20 Worship Service Nursery Now Open..………………….……………….................20 Church School Corner…………………………………………………….………..21 Pastor Croft’s Monday Prayer Call ....…………………………………………….22 COVID Protocols for Worship………………….………………. ………………..23 Health & Wellness General COVID Guidelines…………………………………..24 Prayer Line Monday – Friday ………………………………………….……….…25 Members In Nursing Homes, Hospitals and Home ..……………………………..26 ReachCOVID-YouTube…………………………………………………………………………...2719FuneralAssistance...………………………………………………......28SocialSecurity...…………………………………………………………………...29OuttoSt.Paul’s…...…………………………………………………….....30
Order of Worship The Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost Sunday, September 11, 2022 Reverend Orville Brissett Minister of Music and Worship Arts The Reverend Dr. Richelle Gunter Worship Leader Praise and Worship The Call to Worship The Choral Introit……………… Holy, Holy, Holy…....…………..Congregation Prayer of Invocation…………................………The Reverend Dr. Richelle Gunter Prayer Chant……………….….The Lord’s Prayer………………..Congregation Musical***** Interlude…………………………………………….……………… The Hymn of Consecration ……...“ Blessed Quietness”………….….Congregation ***** Greeting our Visitors…………………………..…….…..Sister Donna Edwards Pastoral Emphasis & Scripture Lesson………..….....… Deacon Mark Woodford The Ministry of Giving Offertory Prayer……………………..…….………….....Trustee Bernard Skeete Announcements** …..…………………..................................................................... 4
Prayer of Intercession………..…….………....….……..Evangelist Zelda Rhodes Choral Response..…...…….....………………………………………………... Ministry** of Music ………………………………………….………................ Sermonic Selection.………….…. “ Hosanna”………...…..…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 The Reverend Farrah Gaskins When Jesus Is Close By John 5:1 9 (NRSV) *Call to DepartiDiscipleshipngtoServe * Please Stand ** Ushers May Seat Worshippers *** Congregation Be Seated 5
Jesus said to him, “Stand up, take your mat and 9walk.”Atonce the man was made well, and he took up his mat and began to walk. 6
The ill man answered him, “Sir, I have no one to put me into the pool when the water is stirred up, and while I am making my way someone else steps down ahead of me.”
1 After this there was a festival of the Jews, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. 2 Now in Jerusalem by the Sheep Gate there is a pool, called in Hebrew Beth-zatha, which has five 3porticoes.Inthese lay many ill, blind, lame, and paralyzed 5people.Oneman was there who had been ill for thirtyeight years. 6
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Sponsored by the Chester County Peace Movement
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END RACISM / BUILD PEACE
“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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LOCATION: Historic Chester County Courthouse (High Street, downtown West Chester)
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September 21 / 6:30-7:30 pm
End Racism. Build Peace.
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)
“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
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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.
2022 DAY OF PEACE
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 number motivated by biases toward race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, Asian hate crimes targeting Black people highest number of anti Semitic incidents a decade wing extremists have been responsible for more than 75% of extremist-related US 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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MONDAY The Trusting Child(MarkTUESDAY10:13-16) The Trust of the Weak (2 ChroniclesWEDNESDAY14:2-12) The Prayer of Trust(Psalm THURSDAY3) The Security of Trust(PsalmFRIDAY4) The Confidence of Trust (PsalmSATURDAY27:1-6) The Patience of Trust (PsalmSUNDAY27:7-14) The Certain Refuge(Hebrews 11:1-3,6;Psalm 46:1-3,8-11) DAILY BIBLE READINGS Faith Is Assurance BIBLE BACKGROUND - HEBREWS 11:1-7; PSALM 46:1-11 DEVOTIONAL READING - PSALM 27:1-6 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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St. Paul's Baptist Church Relaunch Committee
Our first step is that we will no longer require social distancing for our Sunday services. We will still require masking at all times while in the sanctuary. We will continue to encourage anyone who is feeling ill to please stay at home. We are requesting people who are immunocompromised or have other chronic illnesses to wear N95 protective masks. We encourage everyone to get vaccinated and boosted. We will continue to closely monitor COVID 19 data locally and nationally over the next few weeks. We will revisit COVID19 mitigation strategies for St. Paul’s Baptist in October. We thank you for your cooperation.
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The CDC has stated “We’re in a stronger place today as a nation, with more tools—like vaccination, boosters, and treatments—to protect ourselves, and our communities, from severe illness from COVID-19. We also have a better understanding of how to protect people from being exposed to the virus.”
Many people in the United States have some protection, or immunity, against COVID-19 due to vaccination, previous infection, or both. This immunity, combined with the availability of tests and treatments, has greatly reduced the risk of severe illness, hospitalization, and death from COVID-19 for many people.
Because we have better tools to protect ourselves against COVID19, the CDC has lifted most COVID19 restrictions. However, we are recommending that we gradually reduce mitigation strategies against COVID 19 for our congregation.
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infection via testing · Quarantine- refers to the time following exposure to the COVID virus Length of Isolation Length of Quarantine How long to wear Mask aroundwhenothers When to Test If test POSITIVE AND ASYMPTOMATICREMAIN 5 days N/A 5 days isolationcompletionofafter If test POSITIVE SYMPTOMATICAND 5 days as long the individual does not have a fever/ other symptoms are resolving N/A 5 days ofcompletionafterisolation If and individual is EXPOSED to boosterhasprimaryorandASYMPTOMATIC,COVID,isunvaccinatedcompletedseries,butnotreceived N/A 5Ifdayssymptoms develop the individual should immediately quarantine until testing can confirm that symptoms are not present. For a total of 5 days after exposure 5 days after exposure If an individual is exposed to COVID and is fully vaccinated and boosted N/A does not need to ifquarantinesymptoms develop the individual uimmediatelyshouldquarantinentiltestingcanconfirmthatsymptomsarenotpresent 5 days 5 days after exposure 24
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Based on new scientific data, the CDC has revised its isolation and quarantine guidelines COVID-19 infections terms used in these guidelines.
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Pembrooke Sister Deedra Matthews - Room 226 1120 West Chester Pike West Chester, PA 19382 Sister Carol Anderson Deacon Jesse Craig Sister Lurerlene Crook Sister Renee Golden Brother Lynell Laws Sister Arden Olsen Sister Geneva Porter Sister Betty Ringgold Sister Judith Thomas Members In Nursing Homes and Hospitals ConvalescingMembersat Home 26
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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.
If you had COVID-19 funeral expenses, we encourage you to keep and gather documentation. Types of information should include:
FEMAwillbeginacceptingapplicationsforFuneralAssistanceon Monday,April 12, 2021throughthededicatedcallcenter.
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.
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. 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
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.
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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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