December 31, 2023 Youth Sunday/New Year's Eve
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
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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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Virtual Watchnight Service Sunday, December 31, 2023 11:00 pm Rev. Dr. Wayne E. Croft, Sr., Senior Pastor Rev. Orville Brissett, Minister of Music and Worship Arts Praise and Worship The Call to Worship……………………………………..……Rev Traci Gatewood Watchnight Litany……………………………………………Rev Traci Gatewood The Hymn of Consecration.. “Hold to God’s Unchanging Hand”..Congregation Welcome……………………………….…………………..Deacon Glasper Ridgel Ways to Give………………………………………………………………………. Pastoral Emphasis & Scripture Lesson………………Rev. Dr. Wayne E. Croft, Sr Sermonic Selection………………………………...…………..Inspirational Choir The Ministry of Preaching The Reverend Dr. Wayne E. Croft, Sr. An Attitude of Gratitude 1 Thessalonians 5:18 KJV New Year’s Eve Prayer…………………………………….Rev Dr. Richelle Gunter Benediction………………….…………………………Rev. Dr. Wayne E. Croft, Sr.
Watch Night Litany Leader:
O God, as was customary of our parents and ancestors, we come to this Watch Night to usher out the old year and welcome the dawning of a new year.
Congregation: We come, thanking you for guidance and direction. Go before us, O God, and draw us into the future where you are. Leader:
Our enslaved ancestors watched that night long ago for the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation. Lord, keep us awake and alert as we follow in the light of your Word, searching for the good news of the gospel, and the comforting signs of your love in this world.
Congregation: We thank you for watching over us and caring for us through the old year, as we walked in the light of your love. We thank you for your promises of peace, healing, and justice. Leader:
We come, O God, with great expectations and great hopes. Keep these fires kindled within us that we may watch and wait, and once more feel your presence. Let us know your power as we embark upon this journey.
Congregation: You have led us in the past. Guide us now and always that we might choose to do your will and follow your way. We are pilgrims in a barren land. Leader:
We give you praise, O God, for your goodness and mercy; for life, health and friends, and for the many blessings you always send. Above all, we thank you for Jesus Christ, who lifts our hopes, guides us in the Way, in this new year, and in years to come.
Congregation:
All praise, honor, glory, and thanks to you, our God, through Jesus Christ our risen Savior and Lord.
Order of Worship Youth Sunday/New Year’s Eve Sunday, December 31, 2023 Rev. Orville Brissett Minister of Music and Worship Arts
Bianca Brown Worship Leader
Praise and Worship The Call to Worship The Choral Introit……… Holy, Holy, Holy….…........Congregation Prayer of Invocation..….………………..…..…......Bianca Brown Prayer Chant…………….The Lord’s Prayer………..Congregation
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Musical Interlude……………………..……………………… The Hymn of Consecration…. “This Little Light of Mine”…...Youth Choir
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Greeting our Visitors…..……………..............Brother Avery Elliot Pastoral Emphasis & Scripture Lesson...................... Deacon Mark Woodford The Ministry of Giving Offertory Prayer…….…..................................Sister Serena Jennings **
Announcements …..……..................................................................... Prayer of Intercession………........................……….....Amani Bryd Choral Response.…...……………..…………………..………...
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The Ministry of Music
Sermonic Selection…..….. “Shake the Devil Off”……..Youth 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. Lawrence Claiborne
“I Got Something Left” Luke 10:30 NRSV *Call to Discipleship
Departing to Serve
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St. Paul's Baptist Church
137th Church A.nniver1ary danuary 28, 2024
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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.
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. To learn more about this outreach dinner and how you can help, please join us for an informational meeting on Sunday, January 7, 2024 immediately following morning service in Kitchen Side Fellowship Hall. All ARE WELCOMED Chairperson – Brother David Durnell, Evangelism Ministry Co-Chair - Trustee Dwayne Loper Co-Chair - Sister Pam White, Missionary Ministry
MONDAY January 15, 2024 @ 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
PREFERRED FOOD DONATIONS* ü Peanut Butter ü Jelly/Jam ü Soups ü Canned Fruit ü Dried Beans ü Cereal ü Oatmeal ü Rice ü Pasta
ü Canned Vegetables ü Canned Beans ü Canned Fish ü Canned Meats ü Instant Mashed Potatoes ü 100% Fruit Juice ü Microwaveable One‐ serving meal
But you may choose other non-perishable items if you wish
*Low Sugar Foods
Low Sodium Foods
Drop off on Miner Street @ Charles A. Melton Arts & Education Center 501 E Miner ST West Chester, PA 19382 (610) 692-9290 SPONSORED BY ST. PAUL’S BAPTIST CHURCH & COMMUNITY PARTNERS 610.692.2446 X140
Home Daily Bible Readings MONDAY “The Heavenly King Rewards the Righteous” (Isaiah 33:15-22) TUESDAY “Promises and Praises for Righteousness” (Psalm 106:1-12) WEDNESDAY “The Faith of Israel’s Ancestors” (Hebrews 11:32-40) THURSDAY “The Victory of Faith” (Hebrews 11:20-29) FRIDAY “Despite Sin, God’s Covenant Prevails” (Psalm, 106:13, 26-24, 42-48) SATURDAY “Righteousness through Jesus Christ” (Romans 5:12-21) SUNDAY “Assurance and Conviction through Faith” (Hebrews 11:1-4a, 7a, 8, 17-18, 20-23, 32, 39-40 )
Members In Nursing Homes and Hospitals Select Specialty Hospital Sister Angela Asparagus Room #927
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
Members Convalescing at Home Deacon Jesse Craig Sister Lurerlene Crook Brother Lynell Laws Brother Albert "Skeater" Hill Sister Sonya Combs-Adams
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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