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March 31 , 202 4

Easter Sunday

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

Youth

Adult

Technical

Senior

Rev. Orville Brissett

Order of Worship

Easter Sunday

Sunday, March 31, 2024

Rev. Dr. Tracie Gatewood

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..… .…… …..............Rev. Dr. Tracie Gatewood

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

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Musical Interlude……………………..………………………

The Hymn of Consecration…….……“He Lives”………Inspirational Choir

Greeting our Visitors...………………………...…..Sister Debbie Bartley

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

The Ministry of Giving

Offertory Prayer…….…................................. Trustee Donna Hymes

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

The Ministry of Music

Sermonic Selection…..…….....“Jesus Rose”……..…….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., “Easter People in a Good Friday World” Mark 16:1-8

*Call to Discipleship

Departing to Serve

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

REACH TO RECOVERY TOTE BAG DAY

APRIL 11, 2024

9:30 AM TO 3 PM

St. Paul’s Baptist Church One Hagerty Blvd. West Chester, PA 19382

Please join us on Thursday, April 11 to make tote bags and pillows for the American Cancer Society’s Reach to Recovery© support program for women with breast cancer.

Bring your sewing machine and sewing supplies. Pre-cut kits are provided. Volunteers are also needed to do pressing, stuff pillows and hand sew them closed.

Come for an hour or longer. Volunteers at any sewing skill level are welcomed. You will be given a worthwhile task, support to complete it, and the knowledge that you, in turn, are supporting a woman with breast cancer. Snacks provided.

Sign up with: Sheri Lawrence at slawrence1108@gmail.com

Ml5510NARY KINDNESS BAGS PROJECT

MINISTRY

BASICNEEDS BOXESINTHE FOYER

Anddonotforgettodogoodandtosharewithothers,forwithsuch sacrificeGodispleased.Hebrews13:16

MissionaryMinistrywillbecollectingforKindnessbagstobegiventothearea communitycenters(suchassafeharborwomensheltersetc.)Weareaskingthat yougiveandputtheitemsinthebinsinthehallforthemonthofMarchand April2024.

Weareaskingfordonationsofanyofthefollowingitems:

Soaps,combs,wetones,tunapacks,minfruitsnacks,socks(menandwomens), mints,crackerpacks,minideodorants,toothpaste,toothbrushes,lotions,and minitamponsorpads.Glory,Gloryaswehelpothers!!

PLEASE MAKEADONATION

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, knitting needles, or supplies. Our current 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!

We will meet the first Tuesday of the month April 2nd, May 7th, and June 4th at 6:00 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 Ghana.Rowell@StPaulsBaptist.org; put knitting in your subject line. We are excited to welcome all who are interested!

The Library Ministry will be having a meeting on April 7th immediately following Morning Service, in the Library, which is located on the second floor.

The Library Ministry’s goal is to provide material that provides Inspiration, Knowledge and Relaxation to all ages. We look to serve the needs of adults, students and children.

The Library will be open after Morning Service on the second and third Sundays.

Anyone interested in joining the Library Ministry, please feel free to join us on Sunday, April 7th.

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

Home Daily Bible Readings

MONDAY

“Come and See” (John 1:37-42)

TUESDAY

“Heal Me, and Ill Be Healed” (Jeremiah 17:12-17)

WEDNESDAY

“Jesus Provides Living Water” (John 4:4-18 )

THURSDAY

“Worship God in Spirit and Truth” (John 4:19-29, 39-42)

FRIDAY

“Tell What God Has Done ” (Psalm 66:1-5, 13-20)

SATURDAY

“Here Am I; Send Me” ( Isaiah 6:1-8)

SUNDAY

“Jesus Heals and Forgives ” (Luke 5:17-26)

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

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.

Minister Louise Herndon

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