Bulletin for 08132023

August 13 , 2023

The Eleventh 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

Senior Pastor

e Carlene Mahan

Technical Administrative Assistant: Tiffany Grier

Carlene Mahan

Lead Stan Edwards

Youth Church Sunday @ 10:45 AM

Adult Sunday School now in person @ 9:30 AM

Sunday Service on Livestream @ 10:45AM

Monday

Pastor’s Prayer Call @ 7:00AM

Monday - Friday

KAIROS Call @ 1:00 PM

Bible Study on Zoom @ 7:00 PM

Monday through Friday

9AM - 4 PM

One Hagerty Blvd. West Chester, PA 19382 610.692.2446

www.stpaulsbaptist.org

Order of Worship

The Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost

Sunday, August 13, 2023

The Reverend 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 C onsecration…”Hold To Gods Unchanging Hand”...Congregation

Greeting our Visitors………………..……..Sister Donna Edwards

Pastoral Emphasis & Scripture Lesson.........The Rev. Dr. Wayne E. Croft Sr., The Ministry of Giving

Offertory Prayer………...….….......................Trustee Danon Mckim

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

Prayer of Intercession…… ……..….… Deaconess Louise Bazemore

Ministry of Music

Sermonic Selection…”Prayer and Faith”...…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., “Praying in the Wilderness of Life”

Psalm 63

*Call to Discipleship

Departing to Serve

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

West Chester Ministerial Alliance

St. Pauls is partnering with the West Chester Ministerial Alliance in the annual School Supply Drive. Attached is a list of items needed.

We are also in need of individuals to help with the following:

1)Packing Back bags a Bethel on Friday August 18th

2)Distribute Bags on Sunday August 20th at the Melton Center.

Donations can be dropped off at the church in the Wellness room across from the church office until Wednesday August 16th.

Anyone interested in helping pack and/or distribute back pack may send an email of interest to stpaulsbcscholars@gmail.com

SCHOOL SUPPLY LIST

We will be collecting school supplies for our neighborhood youth 1.Crayons 2.Coloredpencils 3.GlueSticks

22.Anyotherschoolrelateditemsthatwouldblessourlocalchildren

OurGoalisfilling300backpacksandgivethemoutonMeltonDay

SAVE THE DATE

Pastor Croft's 11th Anniversary

Sunday, September 24, 2023

Theme:

and Actions, Celebrating Rev. Dr. Wayne E. Croft, Sr.

By Word, Deeds

Scripture:

Romans 10: 14-15 (KJV): 14How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher? 15And how shall they preach, except they be sent? as it is written, How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things!

Sunday's Guest Preacher: Rev. Dr. James C. Perkins, Pastor Emeritus

Greater Christ Baptist Church in Detroit Michigan

There will be a Luncheon in the Fellowship Hall immediately after Sunday Service, Please use the link below to RSVP

Seating Capacity for the meal is limited to 224

https://stpaulsbaptist.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/1854819

Rev. Dr. Wayne E. Croft, Sr, Senior Pastor

YOU ARE INVITED TO JOURNEY WITH US ON A CIVIL RIGHTS PILGRIMAGE TO ALABAMA

A four-day pilgrimage designed to provide participants an opportunity to touch, see, and hear the history of the Civil Rights Movement, a movement that speaks clearly into our present racial distress in the United States and creates grist for conversation and interaction that might lead to a very different narrative.

$350.00

NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT

DUE WITH REGISTRATION

All Registrants, Save the date!!

In person meeting Sunday, Aug 13th immediately after service in Fellowship Hall, elevator side.

WHERE: MONTGOMERY & SELMA, AL

WHEN:

OCTOBER 4TH - 7TH, 2023

PACKAGE: PER PERSON

SINGLE - $1200

DOUBLE - $980 TRIPLE - $875

QUAD - $850

INCLUDES:

● 3 Nights Lodging

● Roundtrip Flights

● Meals

● Transportation

● Admission to Museums and Historical sites

CONTACT:

Rev. Dr. Kadia Rowe at Kadia.edwards@gmail.com

PLEASE JOIN ST. PAUL’S BAPTIST CHURCH AT THIS SPECIAL EVENT

HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!

Youth Bonanza Back to School Event

This event is in collaboration with the Ruth and Naomi Barbecue. ALL YOUTH ARE INVITED!!!!

Food Fellowship Games Giveaways

Event Date: Time: Dress Attire

August 27, 2023 After Church Casual

Note: Water fun will take place

Please use link below to register

https://stpaulsbaptist.churchcenter.com/registrations/ events/1883113

Going on vacation this Summer? Need a couple of good books to read?

May we suggest:

What the Fireflies Knew

by Kai Harris

& The House of Eve

by Sadeqa Johnson

Then join the Yada Yada Book Ministry for the discussion on

September 15, 2023

@ 6:30 PM

St. Paul’s Baptist Church Room 308

West Chester, PA

Hope to see you then!!

Summer Quilting Sessions

Wednesday, July 12th from 10:00AM to 1:00PM

Wednesday, August 16th from 10:00AM to 1:00PM

We will meet in the quilting room on the third floor. No experience needed. New Quilters welcomed.

St. Paul’s Baptist Church Clothing Ministry

The St. Paul’s Clothes Closet is open every Tuesday from 1:00p.m. – 4:00p.m. (These are our regular business hours). We are also open on Thursdays by appointment only. Please call the church office at 610.692.2446, and someone will meet you there (as needed) during regular office business hours. (Mon.– Fri. 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.) However, should an emergency arise on any other day, please call the church and arrangements will be made to meet you there as quickly as possible.

We are also continuing to accept men’s and women’s spring and summer clothing, shoes, etc., but are especially in need of children’s clothes. Clothing may be dropped on during the regular church hours listed above. Thank you. PLEASE HELP US SPREAD THE WORD! – Tell your Neighbors, friends, and family members! ALL CLOTHING IS FREE!

St. Paul’s Baptist Church Deaconess & Missionary

Ministries

Pill Bottle Donation

Target Shipment

Date Sept. 24, 2023

Matthew 25: Ministries pill bottle program fulfills the dual needs of improving medical care in developing countries and caring for our environment.

Pill bottles can be placed in designated bins located near the 3 central church exits

For further information, please contact the church office

The Rev. Wayne E. Croft, Sr., Pastor

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Rockland Place (Assisted Living).

Sister Geneva Porter-Room 230

1519 Rockland Road Wilmington, DE 19803

Pe ke (Nursing e).

Sister Deedra Matthews-Room 226

1120 West Chester Pike

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Deacon Jesse Craig

Sister Lurerlene Crook

Brother Lynell Laws

Brother Albert "Skeater" Hill

Sister Judith Thomas

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

 Any items that you need to be placed in the Sunday Bulle�n must be submited 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.

 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 2 weeks out.

 Any item of informa�on for Pastoral Emphasis, or if you are reques�ng to make an announcement on Sunday, must be submited 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.

Acknowledgements.........Condolences

Hello St. Paul’s

Asking for prayers as I undergo another invasive surgery on August 16th @ Christiana Hospital in Delaware. That I may have the strength and Gods grace to see this colon surgery through and that all final results claims Victory!!!

Thank you

Donna Sierra

I love you St. Paulians, Sister Gloria Thornton

Greetings St. Paul's,

Thank you for your kindness at the passing of our sister. Your support of my family and me means so much to us.

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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

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