January 14, 2024 The Second Sunday After the Epiphany
Adult Sunday School @ 9:30 AM Sunday In-Person and 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 Sunday @ 10:45 AM
Pastor’s Prayer Call @ 7:00 AM
Adult Sunday School now in person @ 9:30 AM
Monday - Friday
Sunday Service on Livestream @ 10:45 AM
KAIROS Call @ 1:00 PM :HGQHVGD\ Bible Study on Zoom @ 7:00 PM
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Order of Worship The Second Sunday after the Epiphany Celebrating the Life and Legacy of The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Sunday, January 14, 2024 Rev. Orville Brissett Minister of Music and Worship Arts
Minister Elaine Smith 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
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Musical Interlude……………………..……………………… Litany in the Honor of The Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr…. Tribute to the Reverend King……………...….Brother Amari Ross The Hymn of Consecration.. “Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing”..Inspirational Choir * ***
Greeting our Visitors…..……………...............Sister Tihera Wicks Pastoral Emphasis & Scripture Lesson.................Rev Dr. Wayne E. Croft Sr.,
The Ministry of Giving Offertory Prayer…….….....................................Trustee Stacy Rector **
Announcements …..……..................................................................... Prayer of Intercession……….....................……Deacon Scott Rector Choral Response.…...……………..…………………..………... Introduction of our Guest Preacher……Deaconess Louise Bazemore
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The Ministry of Music
Sermonic Selection…….…..“I have no doubt”……….. 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. David G. Latimore “Flood and Footsteps: Walking While Waiting on God” Joshua 3:14-17 *Call to Discipleship
Departing to Serve*PleaseStand **UshersMaySeatWorshippers ***Congregation Seated Worship with us online at https://stpaulsbaptist.org/
Biography for Rev. Dr. David G. La4more Rev. Dr. David G. La-more serves as the Director for the Betsey Stockton Center for Black Church Studies at Princeton Theological Seminary. The Stockton Center brings the excep-onal strengths and resources of the seminary to support the pro phe-c and social jus-ce tradi-ons of the black church. The Center also supports theological educa-on that develops and nurtures current and future leaders of black religious ins-tu-ons while crea-ng knowledge that addresses, in new and inno va-ve ways, the theological and praxiological issues
Princeton Theological Seminary * Betsey Stockton Center for Black Studies www.bsc.ptsem.edu* david.latimore@ptsem.edu*(615) 542-7348 (C)
MLK Day of Service Monday, January 15, 2024 ~~~~ 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM You are invited: Join us for the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service and continue the spirit of giving. Volunteers for MLK Day of Service will serve in projects at St. Paul’s Baptist Church, One Hagerty Boulevard or the Charles A. Melton Arts and Education Center, 501 E Miner Street, both in West Chester, PA. Service projects to date are listed below. Service Projects & Events @ St. Paul’s: • • • • • •
Early Childhood StoryTime & SongFest Clothing Giveaway Knitting Circle Arts & Crafts Creations (for Nursing Home Residents & Veterans) Social Justice Advocacy & Letter Writing Campaign Reflections Service @ 12:15 PM
Service Projects & Events @ Charles A. Melton Center: • • •
Annual MLK Day Food Drop-off Maintain/Clean & Sanitize Facilities Voting Empowerment Booth
If You Are Unable to Attend: Consider participating in the SuperMarket Food Drive at two local supermarkets from 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon: • ShopRite – West Chester (RT 3)
• Acme – West Chester (Paoli Pike)
You may also drop off food for the Annual MLK Day Food Drive at St. Paul's Baptist Church prior to Monday, January 15th. Refreshments provided at Reflections Service.
SPONSORED BY ST. PAUL’S BAPTIST CHURCH & COMMUNITY PARTNERS 610.692.2446 X140
MONDAY January 15, 2024 @ 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
PREFERRED FOOD DONATIONS* ü Peanut Butter ü Jelly/Jam ü Soups ü Canned Fruit ü Dried Beans ü Cereal ü Oatmeal ü Rice ü Pasta
ü Canned Vegetables ü Canned Beans ü Canned Fish ü Canned Meats ü Instant Mashed Potatoes ü 100% Fruit Juice ü Microwaveable One‐ serving meal
But you may choose other non-perishable items if you wish
*Low Sugar Foods
Low Sodium Foods
Drop off on Miner Street @ Charles A. Melton Arts & Education Center 501 E Miner ST West Chester, PA 19382 (610) 692-9290 SPONSORED BY ST. PAUL’S BAPTIST CHURCH & COMMUNITY PARTNERS 610.692.2446 X140
MLK DAY OF SERVICE
MONDAY, JANUARY 15, 2024 9:00 AM – 12:00 NOON
CLOTHES GIVEAWAY
MEN – WOMEN – CHILDREN – INFANTS – TODDLERS SHOES – ACCESSORIES – HATS NEW PUFFY COATS FOR CHILDREN! At ST. PAUL’S BAPTIST CHURCH ONE HAGERTY BOULEVARD WEST CHESTER, PA 19382 610-692-2446 X140 MEN’S SUITS SWEATERS SLACKS SHIRTS
LADIES SUITS DRESSES SWEATERS SLACKS
SPONSORED BY ST. PAUL’S BAPTIST CHURCH AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS
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The Church Family Ministries (Formerly Clusters) Luke D, E, F, G
Joshua K, M
1st Timothy U, W, X, Y, Z
The combined Ministries of Luke, Joshua, and 1st Timothy invite all members with the last name beginning with the letters D, E, F, G; K, M; and U, W, X, Y, Z to join us for a . . . “Meet and Greet Fellowship” Immediately following the morning service on January 21, 2024, in the Fellowship Hall. Please come as light refreshments will be served. We look forward to seeing you!
The Music Ministry is inviting all former choir members to participate in the Mass Choir for St. Paul’s 137th Church Anniversary, January 28, 2024. All rehearsals will take place Tuesdays in January at 7 PM.
St Paul’s Baptist Church AS IRON SHARPENS IRON, SO ONE PERSON SHARPENS ANOTHEPR PROVERBS 27:17
…Inviting All Men to be attend
this enriching engagement…
Seating is limited so we are requesting if you plan to attend; RSVP “Yes” to: MensFellowship@stpaulsbaptist.org
Saturday January 20th Our guest Speaker is Will Jawando author of “My Seven Black Fathers” Councilmember Will Jawando is an attorney, activist, and community leader with a lifelong dedication to public service. His career has been crafted by a unique combination of grit, compassion, and integrity. Will was elected and sworn-in as an at-large Montgomery County councilmember in December 2018, and again in December 2022, with the support of a diverse coalition from across the county. Montgomery County, MD has a population of over one million persons, and is located just outside the nation's capital, in Washington, D.C.
Will has worked with House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, Senator Sherrod Brown, and then-Senator Barack Obama. During the 8-year Obama Administration, Will had the honor of serving as Associate Director of the White House Office of Public Engagement; followed by a position as an advisor to U.S. Secretary of Education, Arne Duncan.
St. Paul’s Baptist Church 1 Haggarty Bld. West Chester, PA 19382
2024 Goals
St. Paul’s Baptist Women’s Fellowship Presents:
“Purpose”
Rev. Dr. Tracie Gatewood
2024 Goals/Programs Sister to Sister Conversations Bring your Ideas!
Saturday, January 27, 2024 10:00-11:30AM Room 308 Light Refreshments will be served. Also on Zoom please use link below Click Here 1 Hagerty Blvd. West Chester, PA 19382 610-692-2446 Rev. Dr. Wayne E Croft, Sr.
CONGRATULATIONS!
To the Honorable Fredda L. Maddox, former Chester County Sheriff, in her new role as the first African American woman in Chester County to serve as a judge on the Court of Common Pleas.
Alabama Pilgrimage Gathering
Saturday, January 13 at 6:00 pm In October of 2023, 35 pilgrims from St. Paul’s Baptist Church, the NAACP and Boyd & Barb Myers from BCWC traveled to Montgomery & Selma, Alabama to visit icons of the Civil Rights Movement of the 1950’s & 1960’s. The experience was one of learning, lament, & yet, joy. Please consider gathering in Lowry Hall at BCWC on January 13 to learn more about this pilgrimage & how we might strengthen relationships between St. Paul’s & BCWC. Light refreshments will be served & childcare will be available. Please contact Barb Myers at tiredrn95@comcast.net for more information & to RSVP if you can.
Prayers and Condolences To the family of Deacon Jesse L. Craig on the passing of his Aunt Ella M. Brown.
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New Year New Start New Job Opportunities
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Are you looking for a fresh start to 2024? Are you looking for a career change? St. Paul’s Baptist Church of West Chester is looking to fill the following full time, in office, staffing positions: Church Administrative Manager - Monday to Friday 9:00 - 4:00 We are seeking an Administrative Manager who will drive effective church operations by proactively providing the Chair of the Trustee Board the full range of high-level support in alignment with his/her role and responsibilities at St. Paul s Baptist Church. They will support the mission of the Church by proactively bringing to the Pastor and Trustee Board Chair, important matters and information which require their attention. They shall ensure ongoing communication and support of the Trustee Board in addition to ensuring synchronized, efficient and effective church administrative operations which include assisting Pastor as needed, interfacing with Pastor, Deacons, Trustees, other staff members, and church members, as well as supervision and oversight of the Technical Administrative Secretary, Bookkeeper, and Facilities Manager, ensuring seamless church operations, and other duties as assigned.
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.
Opportunities for sharing time and talents
Part time Church Sexton M-F 6pm-9pm Contact the church office at churchoffice@stpaulsbaptist.org 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. https://tinyurl.com/SPBC-SSERP23
For more information, please contact Dr. Carmen Lesesne or email security@stpaulsbaptist.org
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Home Daily Bible Readings MONDAY “Praise the God Who Comforts” (2 Corinthians 1:3-11) TUESDAY “God Delivers Me from My Fears” (Psalm 34:1-10) WEDNESDAY “God’s Eyes Are on the Righteous” (Psalm 34:11-22) THURSDAY “Encourage One Another” (1 Thessalonians 5:1-15) FRIDAY “Rejoice, Pray and Give Thanks ” (1 Thessalonians 5:16-28) SATURDAY “Remember God’s Power and Might” (2 Chronicles 20:5-12) SUNDAY “Do Not Be Dismayed” (2 Chronicles 20:13-20 )
Members In Nursing Homes and Hospitals Select Specialty Hospital Sister Angela Asparagus Room #927
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
Members Convalescing at Home Deacon Jesse Craig Sister Lurerlene Crook Brother Lynell Laws Brother Albert "Skeater" Hill Sister Sonya Combs-Adams
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ONE HAGERTY BOULEVARD WEST CHESTER, PA 19382 PHONE: 610-692-2446 FAX: 610-692-7582 EMAIL: CHURCHOFFICE@STPAULSBAPTIST.ORG WWW.STPAULSBAPTIST.ORG