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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
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Order of Worship The Twenty-third Sunday after Pentecost Sunday, November 5, 2023 The Reverend Orville Brissett Minister of Music and Worship Arts
Minister Kay Anderson Worship Leader
Praise and Worship The Call to Worship The Choral Introit……… Holy, Holy, Holy……........Congregation Prayer of Invocation..…….………....……Minister Kay Anderson Prayer Chant…………….The Lord’s Prayer………..Congregation
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Musical Interlude……………………..……………………… The Hymn of Consecration...”Higher Ground”……….Inspirational Choir * ***
Greeting our Visitors…..………...Sister Francine McNairy-Nelson Pastoral Emphasis & Scripture Lesson..........The Rev Dr. Wayne E. Croft Sr.,
The Ministry of Giving
Offertory Prayer………...…….....................Trustee Lesly Jennings
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Announcements …..……..................................................................... Prayer of Intercession………...………...……..Sister Elaine Smith
Choral Response.…...……………..…………………..………...
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Ministry of Music ………….……….….……………………… Sermonic Selection……………...“Jesus Will”………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 Rev Dr. Wayne E. Croft, Sr. “What To Do When Your Brook Dries Up” 1 Kings 16:29-17:7 *Call to Discipleship Holy Communion
The Words of Institution The Purpose of our Gathering The Prayer of Confession and Thanksgiving Closing Prayer And They Had Sung A Hymn
Departing to Serve
*Please Stand **Ushers May Seat Worshippers ***CongregationBe Seated Worship with us online at https://stpaulsbaptist.org/
CANIDATES FOR BAPTISM Bap�sm Service starts at 10:15 A.M.
Miles Bearden Bryce Broxton James W. Haile, Jr. Carla M. Johnson Jannae Johnson Samaria Luke Rose Means Khaliyah Pugh Addison Terry Jonathan Terry, Jr.
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2023 - WHY SHOULD I CARE ABOUT THIS YEAR’S LOCAL ELECTION?
Elected Official
What Do They DO?
How Might This Person Help or Impact ME?
Sheriff
The chief law enforcement arm of the County courts.
Serves and enforces protection of abuse orders, serves eviction notices, and secures weapons from domestic violence perpetrators.
School Board Director (9 per School District)
Decides how your tax dollars are used, which public schools your kids attend, and the safety of school grounds in the event of an emergency.
Approves or disapproves many of the decisions made by the district such as full or half time kindergarten; how much time is spent in music, arts, and gym; whether laptops or iPads are available; whether there are nurses, guidance counselors, or security guards in the event of an emergency, and policies on book bans and Diversity Equity & Inclusion programs
Township Supervisors
Run the business of the Township.
Make decisions on recycling, parks and trails, pipelines, building codes, zoning, budget, local taxes, road repairs, public works and public safety
Register of Wills / Has jurisdiction over the probate of wills, appointment of personal representatives, is Clerk of the an agent for collection of state and Orphan’s Court
The official keeper of court records for adoptions, guardianship of minors and incapacitated persons
inheritance taxes, issues marriage licenses.
County Commissioner
Run the business of the County and create and appoint constituency-based groups that provide guidance in tackling issues of great impact and concern to taxpayers.
Serve on the County’s Salary, Prison, Retirement, and Election Boards
District Attorney
Chief Law Enforcement officer in Chester County; heads DA office which investigates, prosecutes and prevents crimes.
Examples: Opioid/heroin crisis; child abuse and exploitation; hate crimes; active shooter responses; officer-involved shooting investigations
Prothonotary
Processes all civil litigation documents.
Examples: U.S. passports, divorce papers, liens, child custody orders, protection from abuse orders, swearing in of new US citizens Records deeds, liens and mortgages
(pro-thon-o-tary)
Recorder of Deeds
Records, maintains, and preserves permanent legal documents
Mayor
Runs city or town's day-to-day administration; presides over town/city council meetings; makes business decisions.
Provides police oversight and hiring input, listens to constituent concerns, works with the legislative body to enact laws
City Council
Enacts laws and promotes the safety of its citizens.
Works to ensure that district residents are treated fairly by those laws and policies
2023 - WHY SHOULD I CARE ABOUT THIS YEAR’S LOCAL ELECTION? Magisterial (Local) District Judge County Judge of Common Pleas
First level Judge to hear a case; makes cash bail decisions
Examples: Landlord Tenant disputes, traffic violations, minor property damage, disorderly conduct, EMERGENCY protection from abuse orders
Presides over TRIALS for major criminal, civil and family cases.
PA Judge of Superior Court
Hears all APPEALS in criminal cases and most civil cases from the Common Pleas courts Hears all APPEALS in cases that involve government entities or municipalities
Examples: DUI, Divorce, Child Custody, Property damage, Injury, Protection from Abuse Orders, Business Lawsuits Examples: Drug possession, DUI, Assault, Burglary, Murder, Child Custody
PA Judge of Commonwealth Court PA Supreme Court
The highest Court in Pennsylvania; chooses which cases to hear that are still disputed after Appeals courts have ruled
Examples: Utility company disputes, Election disputes, Public School Funding Examples: Ruled that gerrymandered congressional districts were unconstitutional; ruled that the 2020 Election results were legally certified
ELECTION DAY is Tuesday November 7, 2023 ANSWERS TO FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
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How do I REGISTER to vote? Go to www.vote.pa.gov
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What is the DEADLINE to register? October 23rd
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Can CONVICTED FELONS vote?
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Won’t I be called for Jury Duty if I register to vote? In Pennsylvania, being registered to vote makes you no more likely to get called for jury duty than having a driver’s license.
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Is ID required? Only if you are voting for the first time, or voting at a new polling place for you
Yes, if you have completed your sentence.
There are candidates and ballot questions that have succeeded with just ONE additional vote. Make it YOURS!
Prepared by #OurVoiceShouldBeHeard Revised 9/20/23
Thanksgiving Outreach Sharing Our Blessings With Others • The St. Paul’s Baptist Church Good Samaritan Usher Board is continuing it’s yearly outreach by providing families in need with support for their Thanksgiving meal. The need continues to remain for those with food insecurities. • This year as in the past, those in need will receive a gift card to a grocery store along with a letter from St. Paul’s sharing our care and God’s word. • If you would like to take part in this Thanksgiving outreach you can donate directly to St. Paul’s online via the drop-down box or by check to St. Paul’s Baptist church designated for Thanksgiving Outreach.
The generous will themselves be blessed, for they share their food with the poor. Proverbs 22:9
deadline FOR OUTREACH IS November 18TH
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Last updated: 10/2023
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