Bulletin for 03102024

March 10 , 202 4

The Fourth Sunda y in Lent

Adult Sunday School @ 9:30 AM

Sunday In-Person and Livestream Worship Service @ 10:45AM

“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

Adult

Youth

Technical

Senior

Order of Worship

The Fourth Sunday in Lent

Sunday, March 10, 2024

Rev. Orville Brissett Minister Elaine Smith

Minister of Music and Worship Arts Worship Leader

Praise and Worship

The Call to Worship

The Choral Introit……… Holy, Holy, Holy….…........Congregation

Prayer of Invocation..….…………...… ..….Minister Elaine Smith

Prayer Chant………… ….The Lord’s Prayer…… …..Congregation **

***

Musical Interlude……………………..………………………

The Hymn of Consecration.. …..........….“Amazing Grace“………....…Congregation * ***

Greeting our Visitors…..……………...… ….......Sister Grace Kelly

Pastoral Emphasis & Scripture Lesson.......................Rev. Dr. Wayne E. Croft

The Ministry of Giving

Offertory Prayer…….….................................Trustee Alisa Anderson

Announcements…..……..................................................................

Choral Response.…...……………..…………………..………...

The Ministry of Music

Sermonic Selection…………....“Look and Live”……..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

The Reverend Dr. Wayne E. Croft., “A New Birth”

John 3:1-7

*Call to Discipleship

Departing to Serve

*Please Stand **Ushers May Seat Worshippers ***Congregation Seated Worship with us online at https://stpaulsbaptist.org/

Don't forget to spring forward!

Set your clocks forward one hour and enjoy the extra sunshine.

#daylightsavingstime

#springforward

MEET GREET &

FELLOWSHIP

THE COMBINED MINISTRIES OF NAOMI, ESTHER & RUTH INVITE ALL WITH THE LAST NAME BEGINNING WITH THE LETTERS A,C,J,L,N,O,Q,R,T,V IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE MORNING SERVICE ON MARCH 17TH, 2024, IN THE FELLOWSHIP HALL

PLEASE COME AS LIGHT REFRESHMENTS WILL BE SERVED WELOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU!

ARE YOU READY???

St. Paul’s Baptist Church

Women’s Day of Discipleship

Andtakeheedtoyourselves,lestatanytimeyourheartsbeoverchargedwithsurfeiting(overindulgence), anddrunkenness,andcaresofthislife,andsothatdaycomeuponyouunawares.

Forasasnareshallitcomeonallthemthatdwellonthefaceofthewholeearth. Watchyetherefore,andprayalways,thatyemaybeaccountedworthytoescapeallthese thingsthatshallcometopass,andtostandbeforetheSonofman.

Luke21:34-36KJV

Sisters it’s time to Register!!!

Registration will be open:

Sunday, February 4, 2024, to Sunday, March 3, 2024

Please register using the link or QR code below.

If

Come meet the MLK Knitters!

Would you like to lean into your crafty side or find out how easy knitting can be?

Come join us to knit for a cause and fellowship with the Unitarian Congregation of West Chester. You don't need experience or supplies. Our first project supports hats for babies through the Maternal Child Health Consortium of Chester County.

Ages 10 and over are welcome! Come and bring a friend!

Our next meeting is Tuesday, Mar. 5th at 6:30 pm. See us on the 2nd floor, in the St. Paul's Baptist Church library. If you have questions, contact Deacon Ghana Rowell after church or email Gpearl79@gmail.com; put knitting in your subject line. We are excited to welcome all who are interested!

Why We Need

"Black History is American History"

Join Seba Enrichment Academy as we discuss and reflect on the role and impact African Americans have played in shaping the United States.

Our ministry will again provide exciting opportunities to dig deeper into connections with our rich African past and share our resilience as a people.

We will also share full and inclusive civics and history education that will ensure opportunities to learn about the contributions of Black Americans not only during February but throughout the entire year.

Our classes are for all ages, youth - adults.

• Once registered, you will be notified of workshop topics, special guests, field trips and dates.

Questions contact: sebaenrichmentacademy@gmail.com

Do you have/or know someone with a special talent? Whether it may be singing, dancing, or spoken word, we are looking for someone to be part of our program. If so, please contact Bro. David Durnell or the church office.

The next volunteers meeting will be on Sunday, March 3, 2024 immediately following morning service in Kitchen Side Fellowship Hall

We will be handing out assignments to the volunteers and have a mock trial run of the dinner.

Chairperson – Brother David Durnell, Evangelism Ministry

Co-Chair - Trustee Dwayne Loper

Co-Chair - Sister Pam White, Missionary Ministry

Home Daily Bible Readings

MONDAY

“Proclaim God’s Message at All Times” (2 Timothy 4:1-8 )

TUESDAY

“Let All the People Praise God” (Psalm 67)

WEDNESDAY

“Proclaim What Jesus Has Done” (Mark 5:1-2, 6-7,11-20)

THURSDAY

“A Powerful Defense of the Faith” (Acts 9:10-22)

FRIDAY

“Come, Let Us Argue it Out” (Isaiah 1:16-20 )

SATURDAY

“Live Honorably among Unbelievers” ( 1 Peter 2:4-12)

SUNDAY

“Be ready to Speak for Christ” (1 Peter 3:8-17)

I would like to thank Pastor Croft, Ministerial Staff, Deacons, Trustees, Ushers, Men's Fellowship , Woman's Fellowship as well as those kind congregation members. I had never been on the receiving end of the St Paul's unconditional love until last week. The calls, cards, prayers, emails and text that St Paul's exhibited was uplifting. It was a great feeling to know your home church cares this much and showed me and my family love and what it means to be a 5 star church. God is still in control.

Paul Woodburn and Family

MembersInNursingHomes andHospitals

Rockland Place (Nursing Home)

Sister Geneva Porter-Room 230

1519 Rockland Road

Wilmington, DE 19803

Pembrooke (Nursing Home)

Sister Deedra Matthews-Room 226

1120 West Chester Pike

West Chester, PA 19382

MembersConvalescingatHome

Deacon Jesse Craig

Sister Lurerlene Crook

Brother Lynell Laws

Brother Albert "Skeater" Hill

Sister Sonya Combs-Adams

Deacon Judy Harris

New Year

New Start

New Job Opportunities

Are you looking for a fresh start to 2024? Are you looking for a career change?

ASt. Paul’s Baptist Church of West Chester is looking to fill the following full time, in office, staffing positions:

Technical Administrative Assistant - Monday to Friday 9:00 - 4:00

Our Technical Administrative Assistant shall provide back up support for the Church Administrative Manager and clerical support as assigned, while also working in alignment with all church staff members and contributing to support daily effective and efficient church operations. Some of the ways this will be done is through the creation of accurate and inspiring church communications, inclusive of the Sunday service and special event bulletins, support of church projects, day to day activities such as answering the telephone and doorbell, handling questions from walk-in members and visitors, general record keeping, and other duties as assigned.

Bookkeeper - Monday to Friday 9:00 - 4:00

We are looking for a reliable and detail-oriented Bookkeeper to join our church staff. The general function of the Bookkeeper is to perform bookkeeping responsibilities required for conducting the operations of the church. Confidentiality and loyalty are to be kept in the highest ethical regard and sound judgement should be exercised in the performance of bookkeeping responsibilities. The Bookkeeper will work closely with the Pastor, Trustees, Church Treasurer, and our accountant. Primary qualifications include bookkeeping and/or accounting experience in Accounts Payable and Receivables, account maintenance, and payroll procedures; proficiency and/or experience in Quick Books, Excel, and various other office software.

Additional information and more details regarding all positions and responsibilities can be found by searching “St. Paul’s Baptist Church” on INDEED.com where you can submit your resume If interested.

Church Family the following items will help us serve with greater efficiency:

 Any items that you need to be placed in the Sunday Bulle�n must be submitted to the Church Office by noon on Wednesday. You may email your announcement informa�on to assistantsecretary@stpaulsbap�st.org. If informa�on is received a�er the deadline, it will be placed in the next upcoming Sunday Bulle�n.

 Announcements will only be placed in the bulletin 3 weeks prior to the event.

 Any in-service Ministry announcements can be sent to spbcannouncementministry@gmail.com. They will announce Pastoral Emphasis and St. Paul’s ministry news only. The deadline is Monday to be announced 3 weeks out.

 Any item of informa�on for Pastoral Emphasis, or if you are reques�ng to make an announcement on Sunday, must be submitted by noon on Friday. You may either call 610.692.2446 Ext. 140 or email your announcement informa�on to churchoffice@stpaulsbap�st.org. We realize that things do happen between Friday and Sunday and that the need may arise wherein someone has to get a note to Pastor. However, in an effort to give Pastor minimal distrac�ons on Sunday mornings as he prepares for worship, aside from an emergency, please refrain from sending a note to Pastor reques�ng that he make an announcement.

 Weekend Church Sexton Saturday and Sundays

 REACTIVATION of the SAFETY & SECURITY MINISTRY

Do you take safety and security seriously?

Do you have a special skill set that could benefit the safety and security ministry?

Did you serve on the safety and security ministry previously? If you answered yes to any of these questions then please use the tiny URL to express interest in serving on the ministry.

ST. PAUL'S BAPTIST CHURCH

MARTIN LUTHER KING PLAZA

ONE HAGERTY BOULEVARD WEST CHESTER, PA 19382

PHONE: 610-692-2446

FAX: 610-692-7582

EMAIL: CHURCHOFFICE@STPAULSBAPTIST.ORG

WWW.STPAULSBAPTIST.ORG