August 20 , 2023
The Twelfth 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 Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost
Sunday, August 20, 2023
The Reverend Orville Brissett The Rev Dr. Richelle Gunter
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..………..…….....The Rev Dr. Richelle Gunter
Prayer Chant………… ….The Lord’s Prayer…… …..Congregation
Musical Interlude……………………..………………………
The Hymn of Consecration….”Just A Closer Walk With Thee”…...Congregation
Greeting our Visitors……………..Sister Francine McNary-Nelson
Pastoral Emphasis & Scripture Lesson.........The Rev. Dr. Wayne E. Croft Sr., The Ministry of Giving
Offertory Prayer………...….….......................Trustee Beverly Craig
Announcements …..…….....................................................................
Prayer of Intercession…… ……..……….…Deacon Joseph Younge
Ministry of Music
Sermonic Selection….. “Brought Me Through This”...…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., “Entertaining Angels”
Hebrews 13:1-2
*Call to Discipleship
Deacon Ordination
Departing to Serve
*Please Stand **Ushers May Seat Worshippers ***CongregationBe Seated Worship with us online at https://stpaulsbaptist.org/
SAVE THE DATE
Pastor Croft's 11th Anniversary
Sunday, September 24, 2023
Theme:
and Actions, Celebrating Rev. Dr. Wayne E. Croft, Sr.
By Word, DeedsScripture:
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
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 JohnsonThen 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!!
Please use QR Code or link to RSVP
https://tinyurl.com/bdh2kztf
With a new school year upon us, it is important that we as community have a heightened awareness of the wellbeing of our children’s mental health.
Please join the St. Paul’s Baptist Health and Wellness Ministry
Where: St. Paul’s Baptist Church
1 Hagerty Boulevard
West Chester, PA 19382
When: Saturday, Sept 9, 2023 Time: 9:30 A.M. -11:30 A.M.
(Continental breakfast will be served)
Keynote Speaker
Dr. Rhonda Boyd
Clinical Psychologist Children’s Hospital
Associate Professor Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania
Moderator
Dr. Rolanda McDonald-Johnson
Pediatrician and Public Health Advisor
To submit specific questions for Dr. Rhonda Boyd please email: sarareeder@comcast.net
To register for program & breakfast please use QR code or Link
https://tinyurl.com/52yu6bbf
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
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Sister Deedra Matthews-Room 226
1120 West Chester Pike
West Chester, PA 19382 at'iJ-lome
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.
