April 10,2022
Adult Sunday School @ 8:00 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 NRSVRSV
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Youth Church on Zoom @ 9:30 AM
Pastor’s Prayer Call @ 7:00 AM
(except first Sunday)
Monday - Friday
Adult Sunday School on Zoom @ 8:00:AM
KAIROS Call @ 1:00 PM
Sunday Service on Livestream @ 10:45 AM
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Order of Worship……………………………………………………………….....4-5 Scripture……………………………………………………………………….…. .. 6 News & Announcements………………………………………………………… ... 7 Good Friday Service – West Chester Ministerial Alliance Council of Churches ….8 St. Paul’s Outreach -Project C.U.R.E. Caring for Ukraine…………………………9 Journeying Through Lent Bible Study …………………………………………….10 “The Parables of Jesus” Preaching Series by Pastor Croft ………………………..10 Philadanco with SEBA ……………………………………………………………11 Marriage Ministry Couples Bowling & Upcoming Events ………………….....…12 COVID Update – Health and Wellness Committee……………………………….13 Mother’s Day at St. Paul’s ……………………………………………………….. 14 GriefShare Ministry…………………………………………………………….….15 West Chester NAACP and St. Paul’s Baptist Church Blood Drive ……..………..16 Diversity Job Fair – Great Valley School District ………………………...………17 Scholarship Fund ………………………………………………………………….18 Job Opportunities ...……………………………………………………………….18 Health & Wellness COVID Isolation and Quarantine Guidelines ……………… . 19 Church School Corner…………………………………………………………… . 20 Prayer Line Monday – Friday………………………………………….…………. 21 Pastor Croft’s Monday Prayer Call……………………………………………… . 22 Health & Wellness Ministry……………………………………………………... . 23 New St. Paul’s Mail Delivery Location ………………………………………... 23 Members in Nursing Homes and Hospitals……………………………………… . 24 Ministry Volunteers – AV Ministry, Safety & Security, Ushers, Youth Ministry….. ..25 Men’s Fellowship………………………………………………………………... . 26 Giving……………………………………………………………………………. . 26 Mail Addressed to the Church…………………………………………………… . 27 YouTube…………………………………………………………………………. . 27 Instruments of Praise…………………………………………………………….. . 28 COVID-19 Funeral Assistance………………………………………………….. . 29 Social Security…………………………………………………………………... . 30 Reach Out to St. Paul’s………………………………………………………….. . 31
Order of Worship Palm Sunday Sunday, April 10, 2022 Reverend Orville Brissett Minister of Music and Worship Arts
Minister Elaine Smith 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 Consecration ……“Oh How I Love Jesus”.......................Congregation ** *** Greeting our Visitors………..……..……………..……Sister Renee Washington Pastoral Emphasis & Scripture Lesson.……...… Reverend Dr. Wayne E. Croft, Sr.
The Ministry of Giving Offertory Prayer……..…...…………..…….……….......… Trustee Bobby Hoof Announcements ……………………........................................................................ Prayer of Intercession……….............................................Deacon Vaughn Jennings Choral Response ……….....…………….………………….................................. ** 4
Ministry of Music …….…………………………………….………................ Sermonic Selection…………….” Ride On, King Jesus” …....................................... “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 Reverend Dr. Wayne E. Croft, Sr. When The Cheering Stops Luke 19:28-40
*Call to Discipleship
Departing to Serve
* Please Stand
** Ushers May Seat Worshippers
*** Congregation Be Seated
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luke 19:28-40 nRSV 28 After he had said this, he went on ahead, going up to Jerusalem. 29 When he had come near Bethphage and Bethany, at the place called the Mount of Olives, he sent two of the disciples, 30 saying, “Go into the village ahead of you, and as you enter it you will find tied there a colt that has never been ridden. Untie it and bring it here. 31I f anyone asks you, ‘Why are you untying it?’ just say this, ‘The Lord needs it.’” 32 So those who were sent departed and found it as he had told them. 33 As they were untying the colt, its owners asked them, “Why are you untying the colt?” 34They said, “The Lord needs it.” 35 Then they brought it to Jesus; and after throwing their cloaks on the colt, they set Jesus on it. 36 As he rode along, people kept spreading their cloaks on the road. 37 As he was now approaching the path down from the Mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began to praise God joyfully with a loud voice for all the deeds of power that they had seen, 38s aying, “Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven, and glory in the highest heaven!” 39 Some of the Pharisees in the crowd said to him, “Teacher, order your disciples to stop.” 40 He answered, “I tell you, if these were silent, the stones would shout out.” 6
News & Announcements
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WEST CHESTER MINISTERIAL ALLIANCE COUNCIL OF CHURCHES PRESENTS
GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE
VIRTUAL EVENT
HOSTED BY HIGHWAY GOSPEL COMMUNITY TEMPLE
ELDER CURTI S M. AUSTI N, PASTOR REVEREND TI FFANY LETT MARTI N, WCMA PRESIDENT
12 NOON
3 PM
04.15.22 FOR ZOOM INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT
LADY ROBIN AUSTIN HGCT.MAT@GMAIL.COM
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Dear St. Paul’s Church Family, There are many ways we can aid the Ukraine Crisis and one of them is to support PROJECT C.U.R.E CARING FOR UKRAINE effort.
And We Can Help in Two Ways:
More details to come!! Check out Project C.U.R.E initiatives @ https://projectcure.org/
Contacts: Deaconess Lisa Jasper-Smith & Chair of Deacon Board Mark Woodford
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Join Seba Enrichment Academy as we view the acclaimed Philadelphia dance company PHILADANCO!
PHILADANCO!is celebrated for its innovation, creativity, and preservation of predominantly African-American traditions in dance. Often described as "a brilliant mix of miracle skill, energy, and artistry," "fascinating and thrilling," and performers with "virtuoso physicality," PHILADANCO! dancers are among the best in the world.
Thursday APRIL 21, 2022 10:30AM SPACE IS LIMITED - REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN
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St. Paul’s Baptist Church Women’s Fellowship
Prayer, Song & Service April 23, 2022 – 9:30 am Fellowship Hall
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join us!
great valley School District diversity in Education Recruitment Fair
Wednesday
Great Valley High School 225 Phoenixville Pike Malvern PA 19355
18th May 2022
3:30pm- 5:30pm
RSVP by May 6th to SDebroy@gvsd.org Open positions: https://www.applitrack.com/gvsd/onlineapp/
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HEALTH AND WELLNESS COVID GUIDELINES Based on new scientific data, the CDC has revised its isolation and quarantine guidelines regarding COVID-19 infections and exposures.
Important terms used in these guidelines. · ·
Isolation- refers to the behavior after a confirmed COVID infection via testing Quarantine- refers to the time following exposure to the COVID virus Length of Isolation
If test POSITIVE AND REMAIN ASYMPTOMATIC If test POSITIVE AND SYMPTOMATIC If and individual is EXPOSED to COVID, ASYMPTOMATIC, and is unvaccinated or completed primary series, but has not received booster If an individual is exposed to COVID and is fully vaccinated and boosted
Length of Quarantine
How long to wear Mask when around others
When to Test
5 days after completion of isolation
5 days
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5 days as long the individual does not have a fever/ other symptoms are resolving N/A
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5 days *If symptoms develop the individual should immediately quarantine until testing can cconfirm that symptoms are not presentVI
For a total of 15 days after exposure
5 days after exposure
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does not need to quarantine if symptoms develop the individual should immediately quarantine until testing can confirm that symptoms are not presentVD
15 days
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Church School Corner DAILY BIBLE READINGS Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem BIBLE BACKGROUND - Matthew 21:1-11 DEVOTIONAL READING - I Corinthians 11:27-32 MONDAY Help Comes from the Lord (Psalm 121) TUESDAY The First will be Last (Matthew 20:1-16) WEDNESDAY The Greatest Must be a Servant (Matthew 20:17-28) THURSDAY Faithful Commanded to Appear before God (Exodus 34:23-27) FRIDAY Jesus Weeps Over Jerusalem (Luke 19:41-44) SATURDAY Trust in the Lord (Psalm 125) SUNDAY Hosanna to the Song of David! (Matthew 21:1-11)
“Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.” 2 Timothy 2:15 (NKJV)
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NEW ST. PAUL'S MAIL DELIVERY LOCATION
Our members and the United States Postal Service
will be using the mail slot. The mailbox on Haggerty Road has been removed.
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Members In Nursing Homes and Hospitals Pembrooke Sister Deedra Matthews - Room 226 1120 West Cheter Pike West Chester, PA 19382
Members Convalescing at Home Sister Carol Anderson Sister Janet Anderson Brother Guy Calloway Deacon Jesse Craig Sister Lurerlene Crook Sister Bridget Dudley Sister Renee Golden Brother Lynell Laws Sister Arden Olsen Sister Geneva Porter Sister Betty Ringgold Sister Judith Thomas
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COVID-19 Funeral Assistance The COVID-19 pandemic has brought overwhelming grief to many families. At FEMA, our mission is to help people before, during and after disasters. We are dedicated to helping ease some of the financial stress and burden caused by the virus. Under the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 and the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, FEMA will provide financial assistance for COVID-19-related funeral expenses incurred after January 20, 2020. We are working with stakeholder groups to get their input on ways we can best provide this assistance, and to enlist their help with outreach to families and communities. FEMA will begin to implement COVID-19 funeral assistance in April. Additional guidance is being finalized and will be released to potential applicants and community partners as soon as possible. In the meantime, people who have COVID-19 funeral expenses are encouraged to keep and gather documentation.
FEMA will begin accepting applications for Funeral Assistance on Monday, April 12, 2021 through the dedicated call center. Who is Eligible? To be eligible for funeral assistance, you must meet these conditions: The death must have occurred in the United States, including the U.S. territories, and the District of Columbia. The death certificate must indicate the death was attributed to COVID-19. The applicant must be a U.S. citizen, non-citizen national, or qualified alien who incurred funeral expenses after January 20, 2020. There is no requirement for the deceased person to have been a U.S. citizen, non-citizen national, or qualified alien.
How to Apply
COVID-19 Funeral Assistance Line Number Applications begin on April 12, 2021 844-684-6333 | TTY: 800-462-7585 Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Central Time
If you had COVID-19 funeral expenses, we encourage you to keep and gather documentation. Types of information should include: An official death certificate that attributes the death directly or indirectly to COVID-19 and shows that the death occurred in the United States, including the U.S. territories, and the District of Columbia. Funeral expenses documents (receipts, funeral home contract, etc.) that includes the applicant’s name, the deceased person’s name, the amount of funeral expenses, and the dates the funeral expenses happened. Proof of funds received from other sources specifically for use toward funeral costs. We are not able to duplicate benefits received from burial or funeral insurance, financial assistance received from voluntary agencies, government agencies, or other sources.
How Funds are Received
If you are eligible for funeral assistance you will receive a check by mail, or funds by direct deposit, depending on which option you choose when you apply for assistance. 29
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