May 23, 2021
Youth Church @ 9:30 Adult Sunday School @ 9:30 AM Sunday 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
The Church on the Hill, Near the Cross, In the Word, and On the Move for Christ 1
Church Information The Reverend Dr. Wayne E. Croft, Sr. Pastor
Office Staff
Administrative Assistant to Pastor Croft: Minister Carol J. Hicks Administrative Manager: Valerie McGruder – Cortes Bookkeeper: Carlene Mahan Sexton: Stanley Edwards
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Youth Church on Zoom @ 9:30 AM st
(Except 1 Sunday)
Pastor’s Prayer Call @ 7:00 AM M – F: KAIROS Call @ 1:00 PM
Adult Sunday School on Zoom @ 9:30 AM Sunday Service on Livestream @ 10:45 AM
Wednesday Bible Study on Zoom @ 6:00 PM
Church Office Hours Monday through Friday
9AM - 4 PM One Hagerty Blvd. West Chester, PA 19382
610.692.2446 www.stpaulsbaptist.org
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Table of Contents
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Order of Worship…………………………………………………………………...4 Scripture……………………………………………………………………………5 Mail Addressed to the Church………….………………………….………...……..6 Women’s Fellowship Event………………………………………………………...7 May is Mental Health Awareness Month……….……………………..….………..8 Bible Study………………………………………………………………………....9 Service Academy Info Session…………………………………...……………….10 Project Hope …………......…….………………………….………..……………11 News & Announcements……………….…………………......…………………..12 Women’s Health, Caregiving & Alzheimer’s………..…………………………...13 Office Announcement……………………………………….………………...…..14 Peer Support Expansion Initiative……………………………...…………………15 Instruments of Praise……………………………………………………………...16 Affirmation of St. Paul’s Building Closure……………………………….……....17 St. Paul’s Baptist Church Re-opening Update………...…………..….…………..18 COVID-19 Funeral Assistance………………………………………….………...19 PA Revises Masking Order…………………………...…………………………..20 Pastor Croft’s Monday Prayer Call……………………………………………….21 How to Give……….…………………………………………………...…………22 Prayer Line Monday – Friday…………………………….……………………….23 You Tube……………………….………………………………………………….24 Social Security………...…………………………………………………………..25 Church School Corner…………..………………………………………………...26 Sick & Shut In…………………………………………………………………….27 How to Join………..…………………………. ..……………………...…………28
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Order of Worship 10:45 AM Praise & Worship The Call to Worship HOLY, HOLY, HOLY Invocation……….….......................................................Evangelist Zelda Rhodes Hymn...………………….....................................................Look to Jesus an Live Welcome.…............................................................................................................... Offertory Prayer…………....…..........................................Trustee Bill Hammond Intercessory Prayer….......................................................Deacon Mark Woodford Sermonic Scripture…............................................................................................... Sermonic Selection………………….....………………………......…Praise Team Sermon....…......................................................... Reverend Dr. Wayne E. Croft Sr.
When the Spirit Blows Acts 2:1-12 NRSV Invitation to Discipleship Closing & Benediction 4
When the Spirit Blows Acts 2:1-12 NRSV 1
When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place. 2And suddenly
from heaven there came a sound like the rush of a violent wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. 3Divided tongues, as of fire, appeared among them, and a tongue
rested on each of them. 4All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other languages, as the Spirit gave them ability. 5Now there were devout Jews from every nation under heaven living in Jerusalem. 6And at this sound the crowd gathered and was bewil-
dered, because each one heard them speaking in the native language of each. 7Amazed and astonished, they asked, “Are not all these who are speaking Galileans? 8And how is it that we hear, each of us, in our own native language? 9Parthians, Medes, Elamites, and residents of Mesopotamia, Judea and Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia, 10Phrygia and Pamphylia, Egypt and the parts of Libya belonging to Cyrene, and visitors from Rome, both Jews and proselytes, 11Cretans and Arabs—in our own languages we hear them speaking about God’s deeds of power.” 12All were amazed and perplexed, saying to one another, “What does this mean?” 5
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ST PAUL’S BAPTIST CHURCH HEALTH AND WELLNESS MINISTRY
MAY IS MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH 1 in 5 People Live with A Mental Illness in A Given Year Key Findings • Youth mental health is worsening. 9.7% of youth in the U.S. have severe major depression, compared to 9.2% in last year’s dataset. This rate was highest among youth who identify as more than one race, at 12.4%. • Even before COVID-19, the prevalence of mental illness among adults was increasing. In 2017-2018, 19% of adults experienced a mental illness, an increase of 1.5 million people over last year’s dataset. • Suicidal ideation among adults is increasing. The percentage of adults in the U.S. who are experiencing serious thoughts of suicide increased 0.15% from 2016-2017 to 2017-2018 – an additional 460,000 people from last year’s dataset.
• There is still unmet need for mental health treatment among youth and adults. 60% of youth with major depression did not receive any mental health treatment in 2017-2018. Even in states with the greatest access, over 38% are not receiving the mental health services they need. Among youth with severe depression, only 27.3% received consistent treatment. 23.6% of adults with a mental illness reported an unmet need for treatment in 2017-2018. This number has not declined since 2011. While rates of anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideation are increasing for people of all races and ethnicities, there are notable differences in those changes over time. Black or African American screeners have had the highest average percent change over time for anxiety and depression, while Native American or American Indian screeners have had the highest average percent change over time for suicidal ideation. THE FULL REPORT ON MENTAL HEALTH 2021 is located @ www.MENTALHEALTHAMERICA.net
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News & Announcements Please Pray for our Church Family Deaconess Beverly Smith Craig is convalescing at home after she incurred a broken kneecap and abrasions from a serious fall.
Brother Frederick Price is home from the hospital and convalescing at home.
============================ It is with a heavy heart that I share with you that our dear sister in Christ, Lucille DeBerry has gone hone to be with the Lord. No further details at this time. Minister Kay Anderson’s father, John Ringgold transitioned early Sunday morning, May 9, 2021. We have no additional information at this time. With a heavy heart we notify you of the death of Paul Chambers, who passed on Wednesday, April 21st. It is with deep regret that we notify you of the death of Brother Emanuel Kenny. Sister Latoya Strickland’s uncle Mark Rogers passed on Sunday, March 28, 2021. It is with a heavy heart that I notify you of the death of Deacon Kevin Tucker’s mother, Opal Tucker of Philadelphia. Sister Tucker passed on Friday, March 26.
Sister Rosa Collins brother, Preston Hicks passed in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on March 25th.
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Affirmation of St. Paul’s Baptist Church Building Closure As an outcome of the Covid-19 pandemic, and an abundance of caution in supporting the safety of St. Paul’s members and visitors, our leadership appropriately determined it was critical to cease services and activities at St. Paul’s.
Thankful for the blessing of technology and St. Paul’s Technology Team, we have been able to effectively stay connected as one body in Christ via zoom and most recently live streaming.
The Relaunch Taskforce’s mission is to protect the safety and welfare of St. Paul’s Church family and community against the spread of Covid-19. In alignment with the Centers for Disease Control, State of Pennsylvania and county guidelines the church building has remained closed. As guidelines have continued to be updated, requests have been made for events to take place at St. Paul’s. To ensure your safety, the building and property will remain closed to all activity and events with the exception of work required for live streaming. This can be safely managed by following a strict schedule of tracking and monitoring of a limited number of individuals in the church. This monitoring includes temperature checks, screening for symptoms of Covid-19, social distancing, use of personal protective equipment and disinfecting protocols.
Although our church facility remains closed, the Relaunch Team is working diligently in planning for the day when it will be safe for us to physically join together and fellowship at St. Paul’s. St. Paul’s Baptist Church Relaunch Taskforce Dr. Lisa Croft - Chair
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ST. PAUL’S BAPTIST CHURCH
RE-OPENING UPDATE MISSION: Protect the safety and welfare of the St. Paul’s family and members of the community against the resurgence of Covid 19. GOALS: To ensure the safety and well- being of Congregants and members of the community, the St. Paul’s Relaunch Team recommends following scientific data using the following metrics to increase the probability of a sustained re-opening: CDC guidelines regarding congregant gathering, including wearing face masks, frequent hand washing and social distancing. Consistent trend in decreases of cases, hospitalizations and deaths based on national, state and local data. Equipment and personnel are available at the church to meet Covid 19 safety guidelines.
We encourage and hope that everyone will get the vaccine when available, although, it will not be required to enter the church. We will keep members apprised of pertinent, accurate information via email blasts, public service announcements and St. Paul’s Relaunch web site regarding Covid 19 and its impact on re- opening St. Paul’s. At this time, there is no projected date or concrete measures to be used for our re-opening. We are still following unstable data and once the data stabilizes more definitive information will be shared. We are taking every precaution to protect the health, safety, and welfare of our congregation and members of the community.
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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. 19
Following CDC, Pennsylvania Revises Masking Order Pennsylvania has revised its mask mandate to bring it in line with new federal recommendations that say fully vaccinated people don’t have to wear them outside anymore unless they’re at a crowded event. The Department of Health said its updated masking order incorporates the latest guidance from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
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Church School Corner DAILY BIBLE READINGS Ezekiel: Street Preacher to the Exiles Ezekiel 18
Devotional Reading * Psalm 147
Monday
Treat Each Other Fairly
□ Deuteronomy 24:14-18
Tuesday
Taking Personal Responsibility
□ Jeremiah 31:2730
Wednesday
The Child Who Sins Suffers Punish- □ Ezekiel 18:10-13 ment
Thursday
The Righteous Child Is Rewarded
□ Ezekiel 18:14-18
Friday
All Are Accountable for Their Sins
□ Ezekiel 18:19-24
Saturday
God Is Compassionate and Fair
□ Ezekiel 18:25-29
Sunday
Repent and Live Righteous Lives
□ Ezekiel 18:1-9, 3032
“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) 26
Members
In Nursing Homes and Hospitals Pembrooke Sister Deedra Matthews ~ Room 226 1130 West Chester Pike ~
West Chester, PA 19382 (610-692-3636)
Convalescing at Home Sister Carol Anderson Sister Janet Anderson Sister Theresa Battaglia Brother Guy Calloway Sister Janet Christie Deacon Jesse Craig Sister Lurerlene Crook Sister Lucille De’Berry Sister Bridget Dudley Sister Renee Golden Brother Lynell Laws Sister Arden Olsen Brother Frederick Price Sister Betty Ringgold Deaconess Beverly Smith Craig Sister Judith Thomas
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ST. PAUL’S BAPTIST CHURCH MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. PLAZA
ONE HAGERTY BOULEVARD * WEST CHESTER, PA 19382 PHONE: (610) 692-2446 * FAX: (610) 692-7582 EMAIL: CHURCHOFFICE@STPAULSBAPTIST.ORG WWW.STPAULSBAPTIST.ORG
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