December 19, 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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Order of Worship………………………………………………………………...4-5 Advent Litany – Love.……………….………………………………….…...…..6-7 Scripture……………………………………………………………………….…8-9 News & Announcements………………………………………………………… . 10 Men’s Fellowship Clothing and Toy Drive……………………………………… . 11 Christmas Eve Service …………………………………………………………... . 12 135th Church Anniversary Photo Memories Solicitation…………………………. 13 Deaconesses’ Blessing Seniors 80+ years …………………………………….… . 14 New Year’s Eve Watch Night Service ………….………………………….…..... 15 Health & Wellness Ministry……………………………………………………... . 16 Save the Date – Martin Luther King Day………………………………………... . 16 St. Paul’s Church 135th Anniversary…………………………………………..… . 17 Stanley’s Dream – 14th Annual 5K Run & 2.5K Walk…..………………………. 18 Registration for In-Person Worship Service……………..……………………….. 19 Church School Corner…………………………………………………………… . 20 Pastor Croft’s Monday Prayer Call……………………………………………… . 21 Bible Study………………………………………………………………………. . 22 Adult Sunday School New Hours……………………………………………….. . 22 Members in Nursing Homes and Hospitals……………………………………… . 23 Giving……………………………………………………………………………. . 24 Ministry Volunteers – AV Ministry, Safety & Security, Ushers, Youth Ministry….. . 25 Prayer Line Monday – Friday………………………………………….…………. 26 Men’s Fellowship………………………………………………………………... . 27 Mail Addressed to the Church…………………………………………………… . 27 YouTube…………………………………………………………………………. . 28 Instruments of Praise…………………………………………………………….. . 29 COVID-19 Funeral Assistance………………………………………………….. . 30 Social Security…………………………………………………………………... . 31 Reach Out to St. Paul’s………………………………………………………….. . 32
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Order of Worship The Fourth Sunday of Advent – December 19, 2021 “Love” Reverend Orville Brissett Minister of Music and Worship Arts
Reverend Dr. Traci Gatewood Worship Leader
Praise and Worship The Lighting of the Advent Candle The Call to Worship The Choral Introit……………… Holy, Holy, Holy…...…………..Congregation Prayer of Invocation…………..........…………………................Worship Leader Prayer Chant………………….The Lord’s Prayer…….…………..Congregation ** *** Musical Interlude…………………………………………………………… Advent Litany ……………………………………………………………… The Hymn of Consecration …..... “Oh How I Love Jesus”…….……..Congregation ** *** Greeting our Visitors……………………...…................………Louise Bazemore Pastoral Emphasis…………………..…………………………………….…..
The Ministry of Giving Offertory Prayer…………...……………….………..…...Trustee Danon McKim 4
Announcements …..………………….................................................................... Scriptural Lesson …………..…………………… Reverend Dr. Traci Gatewood Prayer of Intercession…………..………………….....……Deacon Helen Major Choral Response ……….....……………………………….................................. ** Ministry of Music ………………………………………….………................ Sermonic Selection..……"Hallelujah is The Highest Praise”….....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.
The Type of Person God Can Use Luke 1:26-35; 46-48 NRSV
*Call to Discipleship Departing to Serve
* Please Stand
** Ushers May Seat Worshippers *** Congregation Be Seated 5
Advent Litany - Love LEADER: For God so loved the world that on a silent night in a humble town called Bethlehem, God came in love to us in the person of Jesus Christ, and here is love, not that we loved God, but that God loved us PEOPLE: Love made a way. That love is Jesus Christ. LEADER: God sent God’s love one another; to love our enemies and pray for Lord our God with all our our soul, and with all our
standard of love: To our neighbors; to love them; and to love the heart, and with all mind.
PEOPLE: God gave humankind the Gift of Love. A love that is patient, kind, and envies no one.
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Advent Litany - Love LEADER: A love that is never boastful, conceited, rude or selfish. A love that is not quick to take offense and keeps no records of wrongs. PEOPLE: God rejoice over us with gladness and renew us in love. LEADER: God’s love does not gloat over people’s troubles, but rejoices in the right, the good, and the true. God’s love never fails and never ceases. ALL: As God’s chosen people, the love we proclaim is entirely unlike every form of human love. It is the love of Christ. Clear the way in us, your people. Break into our world and into our hearts again. Magnify Your love in us until it overflows to our family, our neighbors, our enemies, and our world. Come, God of Love, come.
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Luke 1:26-35; 46-48 NRSV 26 In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a town in Galilee called Nazareth, 27 to a virgin engaged to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. 28 And he came to her and said, ‘Greetings, favoured one! The Lord is with you.’ 29 But she was much perplexed by his words and pondered what sort of greeting this might be. 30 The angel said to her, ‘Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favour with God. 31 And now, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you will name him Jesus. 32 He will be great, and will be called the Son of the Most High, and the Lord God will give to him the throne of his ancestor David.
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Luke 1:26-35; 46-48 NRSV (cont) 33 He will reign over the house of Jacob for ever, and of his kingdom there will be no end.’ 34 Mary said to the angel, ‘How can this be, since I am a virgin?’ 35 The angel said to her, ‘The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you; therefore the child to be born will be holy; he will be called Son of God…. 46 And Mary said, ‘My soul magnifies the Lord, 47 and my spirit rejoices in God my Saviour, 48 for he has looked with favour on the lowliness of his servant. Surely, from now on all generations will call me blessed;’
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News & Announcements
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St. Paul's Baptist Church of West Chester
135th Anniversary C o m m i t t e e is soliciting Your Photo Memories
Please submit one photo for possible publication in our 135th SPBC Anniversary Souvenir Booklet by December 31, 2021.
UPLOAD YOUR PHOTO TO spbc135memories@gmail.com
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Deaconess Ministry is Blessing St. Paul's Seniors 80+ Years Seniors within this age bracket who would like to be included, please provide your name, address, telephone number and email address to either Karen Price or the church office.
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Deaconess Karen Price's contact information is: 215-221-4023 or email her at kp1112@verizon.net.
You may also call the church office at 610-692-2446 or email churchoffice@ stpaulsbaptist.org
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New Year Watch Night Service
12/31/2021 Live Stream on St. PAul's Baptist Church Website
stpaulsbaptist.org
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Register online at www.stanleysdream.org In-person at Barnaby's in West Chester @ 10:00am OR Run anywhere you choose Registration Fee: $25.00 per person
SATURDAY, JANUARY 1, 2022 Stanley’s DREAM provides childhood brain cancer research grants to CHOP each year as well as annual college scholarships to graduating seniors within Chester County School District.
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R O F S U N I O J N O S R IN-PE P I H S R WO E C I V SER
Register Online to Attend or call the church office
December 19 - Sunday In Person Worship Service - 10:45am St. Paul's Baptist Church (churchcenter.com) December 24 - Christmas Eve In Person Worship Service 7:00pm - St. Paul's Baptist Church (churchcenter.com) December 26 - Sunday In Person Worship Service - 10:45am St. Paul's Baptist Church (churchcenter.com) January 2 - Sunday In Person Worship Service - 10:45am St. Paul's Baptist Church (churchcenter.com)
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Church School Corner DAILY BIBLE READINGS Justice and Righteousness Reign ISAIAH 9:1-7 DEVOTIONAL READING Micah 6:1-8
“Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.” 2 Timothy 2:15 (NKJV) 20
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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)
WaterMark At Bellingham Sister Geneva Porter - #B5, 1615 E. Boot Road ~ West Chester, PA 19380
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 Sister Betty Ringgold Sister Judith Thomas
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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. 30
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