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Senior Pastor

Reverend Robin Hinton

Carlene Mahan

Lead Stan Edwards

Youth 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

Order of Worship .................................................................................................... 4-5

Advent Litany ............................................................................................................. 6 Scripture ...................................................................................................................... 7 News & Announcements ............................................................................................ 8

Bible Study ................................................................................................................. 9 NAACP – Happy Holidays ....................................................................................... 9 Christmas Eve Service at St. Paul.............................................................................10 Women’s Fellowship Meet-Up at Mabel’s – December 11th ................................. 11

West Chester Food Cupboard ................................................................................... 12 Deaconess Ministry/West Chester University Toy Drive – Dec 4th – Dec 11th ..... 13

Holiday Concert in Love Park – Rachel Raquel/CN Productions - December 19th 14 St. Paul’s 136th Church Anniversary – Save the Date! January 23, 2023 ............... 15 Men’s Fellowship –3rd Friday of the Month ....................................................................... 16 Martin Luther King Day of Service – Save the Date – January 16th ...................................... 16

Marriage Ministry Valentine’s Day Dinner- February 18th .................................... 17 Ministry Volunteers – AV, Safety & Security, Ushers, Youth Ministry, Nursery ............. 18

COVID Protocols for Worship ................................................................................. 19

Church School Corner ............................................................................................. 20 Prayer Line Monday – Friday .................................................................................. 21

Pastor Croft’s Monday Prayer Call .......................................................................... 22

Giving ...................................................................................................................... 23 Scholarship Fund ..................................................................................................... 23 Health & Wellness Ministry Seeking Youth and Young Adults for Educational Videos ........24 Members in Nursing Homes, Hospitals and Convalescing at Home ....................... 25 Health & Wellness General COVID Guidelines ...................................................... 26 YouTube ................................................................................................................... 27

COVID-19 Funeral Assistance ................................................................................ 28

Social Security. ......................................................................................................... 29 Reach Out to St. Paul’s ............................................................................................. 30

“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.”

Advent Litany: Joy

LEADER: A sound is heard in Ramah, the sound of weeping. Rachael is weeping.

PEOPLE: As we begin the Advent Season we pray for our justice system, we respect the system even when its results seem flawed, we pray for the families of those who have been slain by gun violence, left to die on streets. We also pray for the accusers.

LEADER: As people of God, we weep for the lives of all who instead of enjoying life become victims of hate, victims of war, and victims of violence. We come to praise you, O God, the maker of heaven and earth.

PEOPLE: Glory be to God on high; and earth, peace.

LEADER: We come to praise You, God our Creator. You have made us in Your image. Give us the courage to hunger for You with our whole being, so that in hungering for You, we live for You, loving You in our every breath, thought, and action.

PEOPLE: Glory be to God on high; and on earth peace.

LEADER: We come to praise you Lord Jesus, who, though You were in the form of God, allowed Yourself to be born in human likeness.

PEOPLE: Glory be to God on high; and on earth peace.

ALL: Christ Jesus, Son of God, the Light of the World may the joyful promise of Your presence make us rejoice in our hope of salvation. You are the Joy of Heaven that longs to fill us. You are the might of God that longs to empower us. You bring life to the deserts of our hearts and You bring joy to the darkest night. Glory be to God on high; and on earth peace.

Luke 1:39-45 NRSV

39 In those days Mary set out and went with hastetoaJudeantowninthehillcountry, 40 where she entered the house of Zechariah andgreetedElizabeth.

41 When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the child leapt in her womb. And Elizabeth was filled withtheHolySpirit

42 and exclaimed with a loud cry, ‘Blessed are you among women, and blesse d is the fruit of yourwomb.

43 And why has this happened to me, that the motherofmyLordcomestome?

44 For as soon as I heard the sound of your greeting,thechildinmywombleaptforjoy.

45 And blessed is she who believed that there would be a fulfilment of what was spoken to her bytheLord.’

Women's Fellowship Meet-Up at Mabel's

S U N D A Y , D E C E M B E R 1 1 T H A F T E R S E R V I C E

Our Fellowship is truly blessed. We are blessed because we are a diverse and inclusive community. Being so, makes us grateful for each other and our friends and family, our work colleagues and community. As we move towards Christmas let’s celebrate and give thanks to our Lord and Savior. This holiday season we are going to celebrate with a Meet-up at Mabel’s on Sunday, December 11th right after service. This is what you need to bring: 1. Money to cover your lunch. 2. A gift for $10.00 or less for our Pollyanna. And, most importantly a canned good(s) for our donation to the Food Cupboard. We will need to give Mabel a count so please call the office with your RSVP by December 8th. With Much Gratitude, Sister Carolyn Chester.

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Jesus Our Greatest Gift

In this Season of Celebrating

God’s Greatest Gift to us, St. Paul’s Baptist Church has an opportunity to give the gift of food. Each Sunday beginning December 4, 2022 please bring canned goods: vegetables, fruits, pasta sauces or meats. You can also bring jarred goods: peanut butter, jams, and jellies for the West Chester Food Cupboard.

If 100 of us bring one 16 oz. canned good each Sunday through December 25. 2022 we will collect and give to the West Chester Food Cupboard almost one ton of food. Please consider giving as much and as often as the Spirit of God leads. Let’s celebrate God’s gift to us by giving food to others in this time when so many are facing the challenge of food insufficiency!

136th Church Anniversary January 22, 2023

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.

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.”

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.

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.

St. Paul's Baptist Church Relaunch Committee

HEALTHAND 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 Length of Quarantine How long to wear Mask when around others

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

5 days N/A 5 days after completionof isolation

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

N/A 5 days after completion of isolation

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

N/A does not need to quarantine if symptoms develop the individual should immediately quarantine until testing can confirm that symptoms are not presentVD

For a total of 15 days after exposure

When to Test

5 days after exposure

15 days 5 days after exposure

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.

FEMAwillbeginacceptingapplicationsforFuneralAssistanceon Monday,April 12, 2021throughthededicatedcallcenter.

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-19FuneralAssistanceLineNumber Applicationsbeginon April12,2021 844-684-6333|TTY:800-462-7585

HoursofOperation: Monday -Friday

8a.m.to8p.m.CentralTime

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

Ifyouareeligibleforfuneralassistanceyouwillreceiveacheckbymail,orfundsbydirectdeposit, dependingonwhichoptionyouchoosewhenyouapplyforassistance.

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