December 26, 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
The Church on the Hill, Near the Cross, In the Word, and On the Move for Christ
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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……………………………………………………………………….…6-7 News & Announcements………………………………………………………… ... 8 135th Church Anniversary Photo Memories Solicitation…………………………... 9 New Year’s Eve Watch Night Service ………….………………………….…..... 10 Stanley’s Dream – 14th Annual 5K Run & 2.5K Walk…..………………………. 11 Deaconesses’ Blessing Seniors 80+ years …………………………………….… . 12 Registration for In-Person Worship Service……………..……………………….. 13 Children’s Literacy Book Drive ………………………………………………… . 14 Health & Wellness Ministry……………………………………………………... . 15 Save the Date – Martin Luther King Day………………………………………... . 15 St. Paul’s Church 135th Anniversary…………………………………………..… . 16 Church School Corner…………………………………………………………… . 17 Pastor Croft’s Monday Prayer Call……………………………………………… . 18 Bible Study………………………………………………………………………. . 19 Adult Sunday School New Hours……………………………………………….. . 19 Members in Nursing Homes and Hospitals……………………………………… . 20 Giving……………………………………………………………………………. . 21 Ministry Volunteers – AV Ministry, Safety & Security, Ushers, Youth Ministry….. . 22 Prayer Line Monday – Friday………………………………………….…………. 23 Men’s Fellowship………………………………………………………………... . 24 Mail Addressed to the Church…………………………………………………… . 24 YouTube…………………………………………………………………………. . 25 Instruments of Praise…………………………………………………………….. . 26 COVID-19 Funeral Assistance………………………………………………….. . 27 Social Security…………………………………………………………………... . 28 Reach Out to St. Paul’s………………………………………………………….. . 29
Order of Worship First Sunday after Christmas - December 26, 2021 Reverend Orville Brissett Minister of Music and Worship Arts
Reverend Dr. Traci Gatewood Worship Leader
Praise and Worship The Call to Worship The Choral Introit……………… Holy, Holy, Holy…...…………..Congregation Prayer of Invocation…………..........………….… Reverend Dr. Traci Gatewood Prayer Chant………………….The Lord’s Prayer…….…………..Congregation ** *** Musical Interlude…………………………………………………………… Advent Litany ……………………………………………………………… The Hymn of Consecration …...... “How Great Thou Art”…….……..Congregation ** *** Greeting our Visitors……………………...………………….….Candice Little Pastoral Emphasis…………………..…………………………………….…..
The Ministry of Giving Offertory Prayer…………...……………….………..…..Trustee Derrick Gilbert Announcements …..………………….................................................................... Scriptural Lesson …………..…………………… Reverend Dr. Traci Gatewood 4
Prayer of Intercession…………..………………….……Deacon Aaron Walters Choral Response ……….....……………………………….................................. ** Ministry of Music ………………………………………….………................ Sermonic Selection..….…”Come Thou Almighty King”……….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. Don’t Lose Jesus Luke 2:41-52 NRSV
*Call to Discipleship Departing to Serve
* Please Stand
** Ushers May Seat Worshippers *** Congregation Be Seated
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LUKE 2:41-52 NRSV "41Now every year his parents went to Jerusalem for the festival of the Passover.
42 And when he was twelve years old, they went up as usual for the festival. 43 When the festival was ended and they started to return, the boy Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem, but his parents did not know it. 44 Assuming that he was in the group of travelers, they went a day’s journey. Then they started to look for him among their relatives and friends. 45 When they did not find him, they returned to Jerusalem to search for him. 46 After three days they found him in the temple, sitting among the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions." 6
LUKE 2:41-52 NRSV (cont.) “47 And all who heard him were amazed at his understanding and his answers. 48 When his parents saw him they were astonished; and his mother said to him, “Child, why have you treated us like this? Look, your father and I have been searching for you in great anxiety.” 49 He said to them, 'Why were you searching for me? Did you not know that I must be in my Father’s house?' 50 But they did not understand what he said to them. 51 Then he went down with them and came to Nazareth, and was obedient to them. His mother treasured all these things in her heart.
52 And Jesus increased in wisdom and in years, and in divine and human favor.” 7
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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New Year Watch Night Service
12/31/2021 @ 11:00 PM LIVE STREAM ONLY 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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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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S U N JOI N I FOR N O S R PE P I H S R WO E C I V SER
Register Online to Attend or call the church office
https://stpaulsbaptist.org/joinus-for-in-person-worship/ 13
CHILDREN'S LITERACY BOOK DRIVE supporting MLK DAY of Service January 17, 2022 Drop off books in the box in St. Paul's atrium 14
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Church School Corner DAILY BIBLE READINGS A Just King Is Born
Bible Background - Matthew 2 DEVOTIONAL READING Exodus 34:1-10 Daily Bible Readings MONDAY God’s Chosen Nation (Psalm 33:1-12) TUESDAY A People Whom God Has Blessed (Isaiah 61:4-9) WEDNESDAY Mary, the Servant of the Lord (Luke1:26-37) THURSDAY May God’s King Rule Justly (Psalm 72:1-8, 11-14) FRIDAY God Lifts Up The Lowly (Luke1:46-55) SATURDAY Jesus Born Into an Unjust World (Luke 2:1-7) SUNDAY God Avenges God’s People (Matthew 2:1-12)
“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)
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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. 27
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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