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Theme:Strong Foundation - Unshakable Faith Scripture:Romans 10-14-15: 14 How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching to them? 15 And how can anyone preach unless they are sent? As it is written: "How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news"
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
KAIROS Call @ 1:00 PM :HGQHVGD\ Bible Study on Zoom @ 7:00 PM
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Order of Worship The Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany Sunday, January 28, 2024 Rev. Orville Brissett Minister of Music and Worship Arts
Rev Dr. Lawrence Claiborne Worship Leader
Praise and Worship The Call to Worship The Choral Introit……… Holy, Holy, Holy….…........Congregation Prayer of Invocation..….……..….….Rev. Dr. Lawrence Claiborne Prayer Chant…………….The Lord’s Prayer………..Congregation
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Musical Interlude……………………..……………………… The Hymn of Consecration.. …“The Church Has One Foundation“...Inspirational Choir * ***
Greeting our Visitors…..……………….............Brother John Ford Praise Dancers………………....Divine Divas, Cheyney University Pastoral Emphasis & Scripture Lesson.................Rev Dr. Wayne E. Croft Sr., The Ministry of Giving Offertory Prayer…….…..................................Trustee Lesly Jennings
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Announcements …..……..................................................................... Prayer of Intercession……….................…Deacon Darryl Gatewood Choral Response.…...……………..…………………..………... Introduction of Guest Preacher……………….Deacon Scott Rector
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The Ministry of Music
Sermonic Selection………...“Search Me Lord”…….….. 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 Reverend Donald D. Moore “Don’t Give Up On Tomorrow” 2 Chronicles 20:13-22 NIV *Call to Discipleship Closing Remarks……Deacon Omar Jaikaran
Departing to Serve *PleaseStand **UshersMaySeatWorshippers ***Congregation Seated Worship with us online at https://stpaulsbaptist.org/ *REMINDER* PLEASE DO NOT PARK ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE STREET ON SUNDAYS
REV. DR. DONALD D. MOORE With over 30 years of experience, Dr. Donald D. Moore is recognized as a strategic, collaborative leader with a consistent track record of results across various industries and organizations including ministry, education, healthcare, and community development. He has experience with corporate and not-for-profit businesses, entrepreneurship, and consulting. In addition, over the past several years, he has successfully balanced leading the church, while delivering impact to others via advisory board and adjunct professor positions. Dr. Moore is currently the Senior Pastor at the historic Mount Carmel Baptist Church (MCBC) in West Philadelphia and has led the congregation since 2014. On top of his daily responsibilities, he provides strategic leadership for MCBC’s numerous entities including Campbell Commons, a 48-unit low to moderate income apartment complex; the reading program at Barry Elementary; the annual STEAM six week’s summer camp; MCBC’s partnership with Haiti schools and medical clinics; the church’s Credit Union; and the non-profit Human Development Corporation which focuses on delivering community and human services programing. Before his role as pastor, Dr. Moore also served as an associate minister at Kaighn Avenue Baptist Church for eight years. Over the course of his career, Dr. Moore has lent his time and talents to various boards, civic organizations and political affiliations including serving as: Advisor, Philadelphia School District – Community Leader Strategic Planning Committee; Member, Public Safety Committee of PA Governor Josh Shapiro Transition Advisory Team; Leadership Council Member, UNCF Philadelphia; Board Member, Together for West Philadelphia; Board Member, Mental Health First Connects; Board Member, Christians for Social Action; Member, Clayton (NJ) City Council's Economic Development Committee; Chaplain, Temple University Football Team; Inductee, MLK Jr. International Chapel of Pastoral Leadership, Morehouse College; Op Ed Contributor, The Philadelphia Inquirer Newspaper; and Life Member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Incorporated. Dr. Moore’s commitment to education and life-long learning is demonstrated through his own academic journey. He holds several degrees - a Bachelor of Arts in Speech Communication from Fayetteville State University; a Master of Education in Speech Language Pathology from North Carolina Central University with thesis research completed at the Dental School at UNC Chapel Hill; a Master of Divinity from Palmer Theological Seminary; and a Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership & Innovation from Wilmington University. Dr. Moore is a native of Wilmington, North Carolina and currently resides in New Jersey. He is a proud father and likes to spend his spare time cycling, golfing, traveling, volunteering, and cheering on his favorite sports teams. Dr. Moore is a self-prescribed “people connector.” His life’s mission is to be a servant leader while living out Luke 4:18, “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim liberty to captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to let the oppressed go free, and to proclaim a year acceptable to the Lord.”.
2024 Goals
St. Paul’s Baptist Women’s Fellowship Presents:
“Purpose”
Rev. Dr. Tracie Gatewood
2024 Goals/Programs Sister to Sister Conversations Bring your Ideas!
Saturday, January 27, 2024 10:00-11:30AM Fellowship Hall Light Refreshments will be served. Also on Zoom please use link below Click Here 1 Hagerty Blvd. West Chester, PA 19382 610-692-2446 Rev. Dr. Wayne E Croft, Sr.
St. Paul’s Baptist Church Presents:
Women’s Day of Discipleship Calling all Sisters to Volunteer Sign up immediately after service. Jan. 28, 2024 Elevator Lobby Sisters online please write “Volunteer” in the chat. Saturday, March 23, 2024 9 AM – 4 PM Adult and Teenager Workshops Heart to Heart Discussions Live Panel Speakers Resources
$30 fee Includes lunch and snack
1 Hagerty Blvd, West Chester, PA 19382 610-692-2446 Rev. Dr. Wayne E. Croft
PLEASE USE QR CODE OR LINK BELOW TO REGISTER http://tinyurl.com/5e5hzzwd
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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. The next volunteers meeting will be on Sunday, February 4, 2024 immediately following morning service in Kitchen Side Fellowship Hall. We will be handing out assignments to the volunteers and have a mock trial run of the dinner. Chairperson – Brother David Durnell, Evangelism Ministry Co-Chair - Trustee Dwayne Loper Co-Chair - Sister Pam White, Missionary Ministry
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Home Daily Bible Readings MONDAY “Gentiles Become Fellow Heirs” (Ephesians 3:14-21) TUESDAY “Sing of God’s Might” (Psalm 89:1-13) WEDNESDAY “Rely on God” (1 Chronicles 16:8-22) THURSDAY “God Reigns in Power” (Revelation 11:14-19) FRIDAY “The Power of God for Salvation” (Romans 1:8-17) SATURDAY “Be Strong in the Lord” (Ephesians 6:10-18) SUNDAY “Wait on God, Who Gives Strength” (Isaiah 40:12-13, 25-31 )
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Are you looking for a fresh start to 2024? Are you looking for a career change? St. Paul’s Baptist Church of West Chester is looking to fill the following full time, in office, staffing positions: Church Administrative Manager - Monday to Friday 9:00 - 4:00 We are seeking an Administrative Manager who will drive effective church operations by proactively providing the Chair of the Trustee Board the full range of high-level support in alignment with his/her role and responsibilities at St. Paul s Baptist Church. They will support the mission of the Church by proactively bringing to the Pastor and Trustee Board Chair, important matters and information which require their attention. They shall ensure ongoing communication and support of the Trustee Board in addition to ensuring synchronized, efficient and effective church administrative operations which include assisting Pastor as needed, interfacing with Pastor, Deacons, Trustees, other staff members, and church members, as well as supervision and oversight of the Technical Administrative Secretary, Bookkeeper, and Facilities Manager, ensuring seamless church operations, and other duties as assigned.
Technical Administrative Assistant - Monday to Friday 9:00 - 4:00 Our Technical Administrative Assistant shall provide back up support for the Church Administrative Manager and clerical support as assigned, while also working in alignment with all church staff members and contributing to support daily effective and efficient church operations. Some of the ways this will be done is through the creation of accurate and inspiring church communications, inclusive of the Sunday service and special event bulletins, support of church projects, day to day activities such as answering the telephone and doorbell, handling questions from walk-in members and visitors, general record keeping, and other duties as assigned.
Bookkeeper - Monday to Friday 9:00 - 4:00 We are looking for a reliable and detail-oriented Bookkeeper to join our church staff. The general function of the Bookkeeper is to perform bookkeeping responsibilities required for conducting the operations of the church. Confidentiality and loyalty are to be kept in the highest ethical regard and sound judgement should be exercised in the performance of bookkeeping responsibilities. The Bookkeeper will work closely with the Pastor, Trustees, Church Treasurer, and our accountant. Primary qualifications include bookkeeping and/or accounting experience in Accounts Payable and Receivables, account maintenance, and payroll procedures; proficiency and/or experience in Quick Books, Excel, and various other office software. Additional information and more details regarding all positions and responsibilities can be found by searching “St. Paul’s Baptist Church” on INDEED.com where you can submit your resume If interested.
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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ST. PAUL'S BAPTIST CHURCH MARTIN LUTHER KING PLAZA
ONE HAGERTY BOULEVARD WEST CHESTER, PA 19382 PHONE: 610-692-2446 FAX: 610-692-7582 EMAIL: CHURCHOFFICE@STPAULSBAPTIST.ORG WWW.STPAULSBAPTIST.ORG