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January 21, 2024 The Third 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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West Chester, PA 19382 610.692.2446 www.stpaulsbaptist.org

Order of Worship The Third Sunday after the Epiphany Sunday, January 21, 2024 Rev. Orville Brissett Minister of Music and Worship Arts

Evangelist Zelda Rhodes Worship Leader

Praise and Worship The Call to Worship The Choral Introit……… Holy, Holy, Holy….…........Congregation Prayer of Invocation..….…………….….Evangelist Zelda Rhodes Prayer Chant…………….The Lord’s Prayer………..Congregation

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Musical Interlude……………………..………………………

The Hymn of Consecration.. …“Have A Little Talk With Jesus “...Inspirational Choir * ***

Greeting our Visitors…..……………...............Sister Barnia Young Pastoral Emphasis & Scripture Lesson.................Rev Dr. Wayne E. Croft Sr., The Ministry of Giving Offertory Prayer…….….......................................Trustee Terry Loper **

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

Prayer of Intercession……….....................…Deacon Aaron Walters Choral Response.…...……………..…………………..………...

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The Ministry of Music

Sermonic Selection…..“What He’ Done For Me”…….. 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, Sr., “Come and See” John 1:43-51 *Call to Discipleship

Departing to Serve *PleaseStand **UshersMaySeatWorshippers ***Congregation Seated Worship with us online at https://stpaulsbaptist.org/

PLEASE USE QR CODE OR LINK BELOW TO REGISTER http://tinyurl.com/5e5hzzwd

St. Paul's Baptist Church

137th Church A.nniver1ary danuary 28, 2024

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ PLEASE USE LINK or QR CODE TO REGISTER http://tinyurl.com/42rjd36s

Looking for an opportunity to give of your time and talents? We are praying for volunteers to serve on the planning committee and/or to be available to join us at the dinner as we give back and serve the community.

The next volunteers meeting will be on Sunday, February 4, 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

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

St. Paul’s Baptist Church Presents:

Women’s Day of Discipleship Calling all Sisters to Volunteer Sign up immediately after service.

Jan. 28, 2024 Elevator Lobby Sisters online please write “Volunteer” in the chat.

Saturday, March 23, 2024 9 AM – 4 PM Adult and Teenager Workshops Heart to Heart Discussions Live Panel Speakers Resources

$30 fee Includes lunch and snack

1 Hagerty Blvd, West Chester, PA 19382 610-692-2446 Rev. Dr. Wayne E. Croft

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.

Home Daily Bible Readings MONDAY “A New Spirit and Heart” (Ezekiel 11:17-21) TUESDAY “A Transforming Testimony” (John 9:17-25) WEDNESDAY “Be Holy, For God Is Holy” (Leviticus 20:22-26) THURSDAY “A Prayer for Transformation” (Psalm 51:1-15) FRIDAY “God Breathes New Life” (Ezekiel 37:1-14) SATURDAY “From Death to Life” (1 John 3:14-24) SUNDAY “God Gives Different Gifts” (Romans 12:3-8 )

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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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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