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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 First Sunday in Lent Sunday, February 18, 2024 Rev. Orville Brissett Minister of Music and Worship Arts
Reverend Richelle Gunter Worship Leader
Praise and Worship The Call to Worship The Choral Introit……… Holy, Holy, Holy….…........Congregation Prayer of Invocation..….……………….Reverend Richelle Gunter Prayer Chant…………….The Lord’s Prayer………..Congregation
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Musical Interlude……………………..……………………… The Hymn of Consecration.. ……“Lift Every Voice and Sing“……….Men’s Choir * ***
Youth Black History Spotlight…………………..…Kemi Adeyemi Greeting our Visitors…..…………….......Sister Consuela Saunders Pastoral Emphasis & Scripture Lesson.................Rev Dr. Wayne E. Croft Sr., The Ministry of Giving Offertory Prayer…….….............................Trustee Louise Bazemore **
Announcements…..…….................................................................. Prayer of Intercession………......................Deacon Glasper Ridgel Choral Response.…...……………..…………………..………... **
The Ministry of Music Sermonic Selection…………...“God’s Grace”…………….. Men’s 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 Wayne E. Croft, Sr., “The Strength and Power of the Black Church” Mark 9:2-9 NRSV *Call to Discipleship
Departing to Serve *PleaseStand **UshersMaySeatWorshippers ***Congregation Seated Worship with us online at https://stpaulsbaptist.org/
Careers in Emergency Medical Services
Youth and Young adults looking for career that doesn't require a college degree. This is also perfect for individuals looking for a second career.
Monday February 19, 2024 9:30am-12:00pm Fellowship Hall St. Paul's Baptist Church One Hagerty Blvd West Chester, PA Use the QR code or email Dr. Gunter Revchele53@comcast.net no later than February 15th
Annual Black History Program SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24TH 3:00 PM
JOIN US IN PERSON OR BY ZOOM
HOLD THE DATE! ZOOM CHURCH MEETING
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2024 2:00 PM Save the date!! Sat April 13th Department Chairs & Ministry Leaders Workshop
Please Join The St. Paul's Women's Fellowship & Health Wellness Ministry One Hagerty Blvd. Fellowship Hall West Chester, PA 19380
February 24, 2024 9:00-12:00
For an Interactive Program
Improving Cardiovascular Health in Adolescent Females in Order to Prevent Cardiovascular Disease in Adult Women Did you know.....
• 44% women are living with some form of heart disease • Heart disease accounts for 1 in 5 female deaths • African American females are disproportionately affected with heart disease compared to other races • Only 56% of women know that heart disease is their number one cause of mortality • l{nowing the facts about cardiovascular disease, signs, symptoms, and risk factors can help you take steps to protect you and your daughters and seek proper treatment if you need it
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Dr. Rolanda Johnson Young Adult Females and Heart Disease
Use QR code above or click on link below to register http://tinyurl.com/ywkus7xe
ARE YOU READY??? St. Paul’s Baptist Church Presents:
Women’s Day of Discipleship
And take heed to yourselves, lest at any time your hearts be overcharged with surfeiting (overindulgence), and drunkenness, and cares of this life, and so that day come upon you unawares. For as a snare shall it come on all them that dwell on the face of the whole earth.
Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man. Luke 21:34-36 KJV
Sisters it’s time to Register!!! Registration will be open: Sunday, February 4, 2024, to Sunday, March 3, 2024 Please register using the link or QR code below.
Saturday, March 23, 2024 9am-4pm Adult & Youth Workshops Heart to Heart Discussions Live Panel Speakers Resources
$30 Fee Includes: Lunch Options & Snacks Please use link or QR code below to register
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"Black History is American History"
Join Seba Enrichment Academy as we discuss and reflect on the role and impact African Americans have played in shaping the United States. Our ministry will again provide exciting opportunities to dig deeper into connections with our rich African past and share our resilience as a people. We will also share full and inclusive civics and history education that will ensure opportunities to learn about the contributions of Black Americans not only during February but throughout the entire year.
Our classes are for all ages, youth - adults. •
Once registered, you will be notified of workshop topics, special guests, field trips and dates. Questions contact: sebaenrichmentacademy@gmail.com
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, March 3, 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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Even When We Can't Be Physically To Your GivinE: Makes A Difference
Home Daily Bible Readings MONDAY “God’s Plan for Welfare and Hope” (Jeremiah 29:8-14) TUESDAY “All Things Were Created in Christ” (Colossians 1:13-20) WEDNESDAY “God Will Complete His Work” (Philippians 1:3-11) THURSDAY “God Works for Our Good” (Romans 8:19-28) FRIDAY “God Plans our Steps” (Proverbs 16-1-9) SATURDAY “God’s Consuming Judgement” (Habakkuk 1:5-17) SUNDAY “Living by Faith” (Habakkuk 2:1-5)
New Year New Start New Job Opportunities
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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