May8,2022
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 NRSV
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On-site Youth Church Planned Soon
Pastor’s Prayer Call @ 7:00 AM
Adult Sunday School on Zoom @ 8:00: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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Table of Contents Page Order of Worship ....................................................................................................... 4-5 Guest Preacher Minister DeAndra M. Richardson .............................................................. 6 Scripture ........................................................................................................................7 News & Announcements.............................................................................................. 8 2022 Primary Election Important Dates ...................................................................... 9 New Online Digital Minister Orlana Darkins Drewery ............................................ 10 GriefShare Ministry .......................................................................................................10 St. Paul’s Outreach -Project C.U.R.E. Caring for Ukraine ........................................ 11 Men’s Fellowship ....................................................................................................... 11 Diversity Job Fair – Great Valley School District ......................................................12 Scholarship Fund .............................................................................................................. 13 West Chester University’s 150 Most Influential Women ........................................... 14 COVID Update – Health and Wellness Committee................................................... 15 Giving......................................................................................................................... 15 Job Opportunities .......................................................................................................... 15 Health & Wellness COVID Isolation and Quarantine Guidelines ............................. 16 Church School Corner ................................................................................................ 17 Prayer Line Monday – Friday .................................................................................... 18 Pastor Croft’s Monday Prayer Call ............................................................................ 19 Health & Wellness Ministry ....................................................................................... 20 New St. Paul’s Mail Delivery Location ...................................................................... 20 Members in Nursing Homes and Hospitals ............................................................... 21 Ministry Volunteers – AV Ministry, Safety & Security, Ushers, Youth Ministry .......... 22 YouTube..................................................................................................................... 23 Instruments of Praise .................................................................................................. 24 COVID-19 Funeral Assistance ................................................................................... 25 Social Security............................................................................................................ 26 Reach Out to St. Paul’s .............................................................................................. 27
Order of Worship The Fourth Sunday of Easter – Mother’s Day Sunday, May 8, 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 ................ “Faith of Our Mothers“………...…….Congregation ** *** Greeting our Visitors………..……..……………………...…Sister Rita Waters Pastoral Emphasis & Scripture Lesson.……...… Reverend Dr. Wayne E. Croft, Sr.
The Ministry of Giving Offertory Prayer……..…...…………..…….….............… Trustee Danon McKim Announcements ……………………........................................................................ 4
Prayer of Intercession……….....................................................Deacon Scott Rector Choral Response ……….....…………….………………….................................. ** Ministry of Music …….…………………………………….………................ Sermonic Selection…………..…….“ Our God Reigns” ……………………....... “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 Minister DeAndra M. Richardson Unexpected Places
Luke 1:26-35 NRSV *Call to Discipleship
Departing to Serve
* Please Stand
** Ushers May Seat Worshippers
*** Congregation Be Seated
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Minister DeAndra M. Richardson is a native of Philadelphia. Min. Richardson is an Associate Minister at the Church of the Redeemer, Baptist in Philadelphia, Pa. and was licensed to preach in 2015. In this capacity, Minister Richardson has served with the Worship Team, facilitated a Quarterly Leadership Conference and the Rites of Passage program for young girls. In addition to sharing teaching responsibilities at the Church of the Redeemer, Baptist, Minister Richardson also serves as a workshop facilitator and guest lecturer. She previously worked as the Coordinator of Supervised Ministries at the Palmer Theological Seminary and as an Adjunct Professor of History at the Community College of Philadelphia. Minister Richardson was educated in the Philadelphia Public School system and received a B.A. in History Education from the University of Delaware and an M.A. in American History from Purdue University. Minister Richardson most recently earned a Master of Divinity from the Lutheran Theological Seminary of Philadelphia/ United Theological Seminary. Minister Richardson enjoys spending time with her husband Keith and their two children Joy and Aaron. Minister Richardson is encouraged by the Word in Joshua 1 :9 "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go." 6
LUKE 1:26-35 NRSV 26 In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a town in Galilee called Nazareth, 27 to a virgin engaged to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. 28 And he came to her and said, “Greetings, favored one! The Lord is with you.” 29 But she was much perplexed by his words and pondered what sort of greeting this might be. 30 The angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. 31 And now, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you will name him Jesus. 32 He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High, and the Lord God will give to him the throne of his ancestor David. 33 He will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and of his kingdom there will be no end.” 34 Mary said to the angel, “How can this be, since I am a virgin?” 35 The angel said to her, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you; therefore the child to be born 7 will be holy; he will be called Son of God."
News & Announcements
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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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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
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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
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Church School Corner DAILY BIBLE READINGS Freedom for the Future BIBLE BACKGROUND - Romans 8:18-30 DEVOTIONAL READING - I Peter 5:1-4 MONDAY No Longer Slave of Sin (Romans 6:15-23) TUESDAY God Bestows the Spirit (Ezekiel 36:25-30) WEDNESDAY We Have Died to the Law (Romans 7:1-13) THURSDAY An Inner Struggle to Obey (Romans 7:14-25) FRIDAY No Condemnation for Heirs with Christ (Romans 8:1-4,10-17) SATURDAY Receive the Holy Spirit (John 20:19-23) SUNDAY All Things Work Together for Good (Romans 8:18-30)
“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. 25
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