November 7,2021
Adult Sunday School @ 8:00 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 NRSV
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Youth Church on Zoom @ 9:30 AM
Pastor’s Prayer Call @ 7:00 AM
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Sunday Service on Livestream @ 10:45 AM
Bible Study on Zoom @ 7:00 PM
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Order of Worship ......................................................................................................4-5 Scripture...................................................................................................................... 6 News & Announcements ............................................................................................ 7 Bible Study ................................................................................................................. 8 Adult Sunday School New Hours............................................................................... 8 Ministry Volunteers – AV Ministry, Safety & Security, Ushers ............................... 9 Thanksgiving Outreach. ........................................................................................... 10 Health & Wellness Ministry ..................................................................................... 11 Youth Ministry ......................................................................................................... 11 Men’s Fellowship ..................................................................................................... 12 Mail Addressed to the Church .................................................................................. 12 St. Paul’s Hiring – Online Digital Minister ............................................................. 13 Instruments of Praise ................................................................................................ 14 Melton Center Gala .................................................................................................. 15 COVID-19 Funeral Assistance................................................................................. 16 Pastor Croft’s Monday Prayer Call .......................................................................... 17 Giving ....................................................................................................................... 18 Prayer Line Monday – Friday .................................................................................. 19 YouTube ................................................................................................................... 20 Social Security .......................................................................................................... 21 Church School Corner .............................................................................................. 22 Members in Nursing Homes and Hospitals ............................................................. 23 Reach Out to St. Paul’s............................................................................................. 24
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Order of Worship Reverend Orville Brissett Minister of Music and Worship Arts
Minister Elaine Smith Worship Leader
Praise and Worship The Call to Worship The Choral Introit……………………… Holy, Holy, Holy...................................................... Congregation Prayer of Invocation…………………………………………………………................Worship Leader Prayer Chant………………….………...The Lord’s Prayer …………………………….. Congregation ** *** The Hymn of Consecration …………. “I Love to Tell the Story”.………….……….............. Congregation ** *** Greeting our visitors …………………………………….……………………………………...Video Pastoral Emphasis ………………...……………………………….... Reverend Dr. Wayne E. Croft, Sr. Video ...………………………………………………………………... Remembering Our Loved Ones
Ministry of Giving Offertory Prayer ……………………….……………………….…………….. Trustee’Alisa Anderson Receiving of Tithes and Offerings and Announcements ………………………………………................... Scriptural Lesson …………………………….…………………………………Minister Elaine Smith Prayer of Intercession …………………......……………………………………Deacon Glasper Ridgel Choral Response ………………………………………………………………….................................. ** 4
Ministry of Music …………………….……………………………………………………................ Hymn of Preparation ………………………………………………………………………………...
“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.”
Ministry of Preaching Reverend Dr. Wayne E. Croft, Sr. When God Turned Things Around Psalm 126 NRSV
*Call to Discipleship Holy Communion The Words of Institution The Prayer of Confession and Thanksgiving The Act of Communion (The Bread and The Cup) Closing Prayer “And Thy Had Sung A Hymn”
Departing to Serve
* Please Stand
** Ushers May Seat Worshippers
*** Congregation Be Seated 5
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News & Announcements
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Wednesday Night 7:00 PM
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Thanksgiving Outreach Sharing Our Blessings With Others • The St. Paul’s Baptist Church Good Samaritan Usher Board is continuing it’s yearly outreach by providing families in need with support for their Thanksgiving meal. The need may be greater than ever, and we can’t allow Covid-19 to impact our care for others. • While in the past families have received a food basket which included a turkey, this year they will receive a gift card to a grocery store along with a letter from St. Paul’s sharing our care and God’s word. • If you would like to take part in this Thanksgiving outreach you can donate directly to St. Paul’s online via the drop-down box or by check to St. Paul’s Baptist church designated for Thanksgiving Outreach.
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SATURPAV,NOVEMBER13 7:00 - 8:30 PM
A virtual celebration with entertainment, an auction, community awards, speakers, keynote by Dr. Davenport and WCU
Tickets & More Info meltoncenter.org/ungala/
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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. 16
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Church School Corner DAILY BIBLE READINGS All People Praise God REVELATION 7:9-17 Devotional Reading REVELATION 1:1-8
Daily Bible Readings MONDAY May God's Way Be Known (Psalm 67)
TUESDAY The Nations flock to Mount Zion (Isaiah 2:1-5) WEDNESDAY Make Disciples of All Nations (Matthew 28:16-20) THURSDAY Gentiles Seek the Lord (Zechariah 8:18-23) FRIDAY All the Nations Will Glorify God (Psalm 86:1-11) SATURDAY God's Servants Sealed (Revelation 7:1-8) SUNDAY Multitudes Praise God (Revelations 7:9-17)
“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) 22
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 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