Bulletin for November 21, 2021

November 21, 2021

Christ Is King 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

The Church on the Hill, Near the Cross, In the Word, and On the Move for Christ

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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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Table of Contents

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Order of Worship ......................................................................................................4-5 Scripture....................................................................................................................6-7 News & Announcements ............................................................................................ 8 Bible Study ................................................................................................................. 9 Adult Sunday School New Hours............................................................................... 9 Minister C. J. Hicks Retirement Congratulations ......................................................10 Registration for In-Person Service . .......................................................................... 11 Women's Fellowship Zoom Meeting.......................................................................... 11 Ministry Volunteers – AV Ministry, Safety & Security, Ushers , Youth Ministry.....12 Thanksgiving Outreach. ........................................................................................... 13 Health & Wellness Ministry ..................................................................................... 14 "A Very Gospel Christmas" ...................................................................................... 14 Men’s Fellowship ..................................................................................................... 15 Mail Addressed to the Church .................................................................................. 15 Instruments of Praise ................................................................................................ 16 COVID-19 Funeral Assistance................................................................................. 17 Pastor Croft’s Monday Prayer Call .......................................................................... 18 Giving ....................................................................................................................... 19 Prayer Line Monday – Friday .................................................................................. 20 YouTube ................................................................................................................... 21 Social Security .......................................................................................................... 22 Church School Corner .............................................................................................. 23 Members in Nursing Homes and Hospitals ............................................................. 24 Reach Out to St. Paul’s............................................................................................. 25

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Order of Worship The Last Day of Pentecost “Christ is King” Reverend Orville Brissett Minister of Music and Worship Arts

Reverend Dr. Tracie Gatewood 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 ... “We’re Marching To Zion”……………Congregation ** *** Greeting our Visitors……………………………………….………………..

Pastoral Emphasis……………………………………………………….…..

Ministry of Giving Offertory Prayer……………………………………..Trustee Donald Williams Announcements …..…………………....................................................................

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Scriptural Lesson …………………………………………Reverend Gatewood Prayer of Intercession……………………….……….Deacon Donnell Sheppard Choral Response ……….....……………………………….................................. ** Ministry of Music ………………………………………….………................

Sermonic Selection………………………………………….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.”

Ministry of Preaching Rev. Dr. Wayne E. Croft, Sr. "A Strange Kind of King" John 18:33-37 NRSV

*Call to Discipleship Departing to Serve * Please Stand

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

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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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ORDER YOUR COPY TODAY

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OR CALL 302-319-3977

AVAILABLE ON CD & USB

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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.

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Church School Corner DAILY BIBLE READINGS All People Praise God REVELATION 19 Devotional Reading REVELATION 5:1-14

Daily Bible Readings MONDAY A Vision of Praise (Isaiah 6:1-8)

TUESDAY Let the Heavens Be Glad (I Chronicles 16:23-24) WEDNESDAY Let All God's Angels Worship Him (Hebrews 1:5-14) THURSDAY King of Kings, Lord of Lords (Revelation 19:9-16) FRIDAY God Judges the Wicked (Revelation 19:17-21) SATURDAY The Lord Rejoices Over You (Zephaniah 3:14-20) SUNDAY The Lord Almighty Reigns (Revelation 19:1-8)

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

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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