Bulletin Sunday, February 16, 2014 THE CHURCH ON THE HILL, NEAR THE CROSS, IN THE WORD, AND ON THE MOVE FOR CHRIST. MATTHEW 5:14
The Lord is in His holy temple Please enter the sanctuary in reverence. Sister Sheila Cassidy Minister of Music Order of Worship Sunday, February 16, 2014 10:45 A.M. Sixth Sunday after Epiphany Praise and Worship The Call to Worship Rev. Valerie Andrews Worship Leader The Hymn of Invocation... Holy, Holy, Holy....... The Prayer of Invocation Congregational Prayer Chant.... The Lord s Prayer...... The Hymn of Consecration.. Lift Every Voice And Sing.. #477 Greeting Our Visitors......... Sister Fredda Maddox Response to Welcome.. (Harriet Tubman).. Sister Vanessa Thomas Pastoral Emphasis............. Dr. Croft, Sr. S T. P A U L S B A P T I S T C H U R C H Page 1
Introduction of Preacher......... Deacon Reginald Weaver Scripture Lesson.................. Prayer of Intercession.......... Deacon Helen Major Prayer Response.................. Ministry In Music........... Inspirational Choir Hymn of Preparation................. He is Lord, He is Lord, He is risen from the dead and He is Lord. Every knee shall bow, every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord. The Ministry of Preaching The Rev. Dr. Frank Anthony Thomas Director and Nettie Sweeney and Hugh Th. Miller Professor of Homiletics Christian Theological Seminary of Indianapolis, Indiana The Call to Discipleship The Ministry of Giving Offertory Prayer Trustee Dennis Baxter Receiving of Tithes and Offerings We give thee but thine own. Whate re the gift may be. All that we have is Thine alone. A trust O Lord from Thee. Amen Recessional............. Clergy and Deacons Doxology Praise God from whom all blessings flow, Praise Him all creatures here below. Praise Him above ye heavenly host, Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. A-men, A-men Benediction................. Please Stand. Ushers May Seat Worshippers. Congregation Be Seated. S T. P A U L S B A P T I S T C H U R C H Page 2
Rev. Dr. Frank Anthony Thomas Frank A. Thomas currently serves as Nettie Sweeney and Hugh Th. Miller Professor of Homiletics and Director of the Academy of Preaching and Celebration at Christian Theological Seminary of Indianapolis, Indiana. His newest book is the revised and updated version of They Like to Never Quit Praisin God: The Role of Celebration In Preaching, considered by many to be a classic. American Dream 2.0: A Christian Way Out of the Great Recession, was released by Abingdon Press in August, 2012. Preaching With Sacred Fire: An Anthology of African American Sermons, 1750 to the Present, co-edited by Martha Simmons, offers a rare view of the unheralded role of the African American preacher in American history. He is the CEO of Hope For Life International, Inc. which formerly published The African American Pulpit. Thomas holds a Ph.D. in Communications (Rhetoric) from the University of Memphis, D.Min. degrees from Chicago Theological Seminary and United Theological Seminary, a Master of Divinity degree from Chicago Theological Seminary and a Master of Arts degree in African-Caribbean Studies from Northeastern Illinois University. Thomas also serves as a member of the International Board of Societas Homiletica, an international society of homiletic professors. Thomas and his wife, Rev. Dr. Joyce Scott Thomas, earned their Certified Professional Coaching Certificate (CPC) from the Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching. While they are equipped to coach corporate, executive, business, life, personal, or group, their most passionate areas are pastors, pastor s spouses, and coaching in the area of preaching. S T. P A U L S B A P T I S T C H U R C H Page 3
In Nursing Homes and Hospitals Cadia Silverside 3322 Silverside Road ~ Wilmington, DE 19810 {302-416-3611} Sister Alice Watson ~ Room 172A Fairview Care Center 184 Bethlehem Pike ~ Philadelphia, PA 19118 {215-753-2281} Sister Bernice Boyd ~ Room 131D Franciscan Care Center at Brackenville 100 Saint Claire Drive ~ Hockessin, DE 19707 {302-234-5420} Deaconess Frances Fisher Pocopson Nursing Home 1695 Lenape Road ~ West Chester, PA 19382 {610-793-1212} Sister Betty Marie Grant ~ Room 405 St. Martha Manor 470 Manor Avenue ~ Downingtown, PA 19335 {610-873-5845} Sister Beatrice Willings ~ Room 214A Sister Lucille DeBerry ~ Room 501 Sunrise of Exton 200 Sunrise Blvd. ~ Exton, PA 19341 {484-947-8001} Brother Harold Cochran ~ Room 106 University of Pennsylvania 3400 Spruce Street ~ Philadelphia, PA 19104 {215-662-4842} Brother Leon Thomas ~ Room 1171A Wellington at Hershey s Mills 1361 Boot Road ~ West Chester, PA 19382 {484-653-4169} Sister Doris Garnett ~ Room 129A Trustee Orlando Lawrence ~ Room 131A Our Members Convalescing At Home [Please let us know when names should be removed from or added to the list] Sister Theresa Battaglia 701 School Lind Drive, King of Prussia, PA 19406 [610.265.8921] Deacon Jesse Craig 416 Prescott Drive, Chester Springs, PA 19425 [610.458.1615] Sister Rebecca Fitzgerald 1009 Anthem Way, Chalfont, PA 18914 [215.479.4287] Friends and Relatives Convalescing Chester Valley Rehab 283 E. Lancaster Avenue, Malvern, PA 19355 Ms. Elizabeth Thompson ~ Room 303 (Mother of Sister Maxine Thomas and Cousin to Deaconess Frances Fisher) Mrs. Alice M. Covert ~ Room 110 (Mother of Sister Janet Fowlkes) Life Care Center 400 E. Marshall Street, West Chester, PA 19382 Ms. Beverly Brown ~ Room 3208 (Daughter of Sister Loretta Brown) Pembrooke 1130 West Chester Pike, West Chester, PA 19382 Mrs. Clara Mitchell ~ Room 300 (Mother of Deaconess Phyllis Stewart) At Home 217 N. New Street, West Chester, PA 19382 Mr. Maurice Loper (Grandson of Sister Eleanor Forte) Church Office Hours 9:00 AM 3:00 PM Monday-Friday DVD s & CD s of Sunday Service now available [$7.00] Radio re-broadcast Sunday 10:00 A.M. - WCHE 1520 A.M. Please turn off all pagers and cell phones before entering the sanctuary S T. P A U L S B A P T I S T C H U R C H Page 4
Music Ministry Rehearsal.. Tuesday, February 18, 2014 Inspirational Choir 7:00 PM The Nursery is located on the second floor and is available at 9:30 A.M. Safety Ministry: Please be observant of and obey the traffic signs. A one-way pattern traffic pattern has been instituted. When dropping off passengers, please use designated 'drop-off' areas. To all Department Chairperson and Ministry Leaders please check your mailbox weekly for mail. We Need Your Help.St. Paul s is now registered at Swiss Farms. You can make purchases and receive a 5% discount. At the end of each month the church will receive a 3% check for all purchases made for that month. Please see any Arts and Craft Ministry member to get a card to use when purchasing from Swiss Farms. Proceeds will support the Scholarship and Mission Ministries. The Missionary Ministry will meet today immediately after service in room 312. The Visitor s Ministry will meet on Sunday, February 16 th immediately after service in room 308. The Good Samaritan Ushers will meet on Sunday, February 16 th immediately after morning service in the 3 rd floor conference room. The debrief of the MLK Day of Service 2014 was postponed to Thursday, 20 February 2014 at St. Paul's in the Fellowship Hall at 7:30 PM. You are invited to come out to share your insight and help us began preparing for MLK Day 2015. To the Men of St. Paul s..the Family Empowering Ministry is conducting classes and need Safety Ministry support. Classes are each Thursday, Feb 20 th - April 24 th. The Safety Ministry is seeking a man per night to team up with a Safety Ministry member, 6p-8:30p. If you are available, please call or text, Wil Carter, (610) 291-8449. Your service is much needed and greatly appreciated. The Spiritual Confirmation Counselor's Ministry is seeking spirit filled St. Paulians to serve in the assimilation process. If you have a passion for leading people to Christ this would be a great ministry for you. Please contact Bro. Greg Costello at 610-741-9423 or Razorsharp265@gmail.com S T. P A U L S B A P T I S T C H U R C H Page 5
Baptism Service is the first Sunday of each month if there are candidates to be baptized. The next service is Sunday, March 2, 2014 and will begin at 10:30 AM. Please govern yourself accordingly in order to be admitted to the sanctuary in a timely manner. EVANGELISM POINTS OF POWER February 2014 DARE to be a Disciple of Jesus! Doing the work of evangelism can at times, be a daunting task. So why do we do it? God s Word the Bible, and our love for one another, because we love God. In Matthew 28:16-20, Jesus gave four, distinct commands: Go, Make Disciples, Baptize, and Teach. There are so many ways to do evangelism, but one of the easiest to do, is to let your life speak for you: be the example. As you follow Jesus, and people see what you say and do throughout the ups and downs of life, someone will want to know how they can have the joy and peace that you have, which opens the door for you to further share your faith. Doing the work of evangelism shows God s love. Dare to be a Disciple of Jesus! John 13:35 says, By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another. ~The Evangelism Ministry TAKE THE CHALLENGE! Six months remain in our challenge for each of us to lead one person to Christ by August 2014. If you have lead someone to Christ since August 2013, the Evangelism Ministry wants to share your story! Please e-mail your information to: www.spbcwcevangministry@aol.com. Include your name, your phone number, your church affiliation, the date you lead this person to Christ, their age and indicate whether male or female. You can also provide your information by phone to Sis. Rebecca Fitzgerald, by calling 215-479-4287. Proverbs 11:30 says, The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise. ~The Evangelism Ministry T.G.I.W. [Thank God It s Wednesday] 6:00 P.M. - Prayer Meeting 7:00 P.M. - Bible Study WELCOME TO EVERYONE HOUR OF PRAYER EVERY TUESDAY MORNING 7:00 A.M. to 8:00 A.M. IN THE PRAYER ROOM Prayer Meeting Wednesday 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM S T. P A U L S B A P T I S T C H U R C H Page 6
Please join Rev. Dr. Wayne E. Croft, Sr. Guest Preacher and St. Paul s Inspirational Choir Sunday, February 23, 2014 3:30 PM Tabernacle Baptist Church 819 Coates Street Coatesville, PA 19320 Inclement Weather.Please check the church web site, your email or call the church office to check if services will be canceled due to inclement weather. Parking.St. Paul s will run a shuttle to and from the upper level parking lot of ANRO (the company at Matlack and route 202) each Sunday until 11:30 AM and for 30 minutes after worship. We are asking that the congregation be courteous and not block in other vehicles or park in the Omni Cable Company driveway. Thank you for your assistance, The Safety & Security Ministry. Wanted Van Drivers: If you would like to serve with the Transportation Ministry as a van driver please contact the church office at 610-692-2446. Have you lost your bible, coat, sweater, eyeglasses, keys, etc.??? Please check for these items in the area located near the elevator. Unretrieved items will be donated to the Salvation Army. The Deaconess Ministry extends a heartfelt THANK YOU for your contributions given last month towards the Food for Our Neighbors initiative at St. Paul s Baptist Church. During February, we are collecting Fruit Juice to give to the West Chester Food Cupboard in West Chester, PA. Our goal is 100 lbs, and in order to reach it, we truly need your help! Additionally, your generosity will go a tremendous way towards helping individuals and families have access to these products. Help us to reach or even exceed our goal by bringing your donation of fruit juice to St. Paul s by February 28. Collection points are as follows: hallway directly behind the Church Office on the 1 st floor, (north) door adjacent to the Church Office, and beside the elevator on the 1 st floor. Thank you so much for your active support! The Deaconess Ministry St. Paul s Baptist Church Members interested in making a donation to the library, please contact Sister Desiree Threadgill email: bradfordt@comcast.net or Brother William James email: william.james3@verizon.net for information on policies and procedures on accepting donated books and media items. S T. P A U L S B A P T I S T C H U R C H Page 7
Members interested in serving our church congregation by becoming a member of the library ministry, please contact Deaconess Irene H. Wilson email: hiwilson12@aol.com. The library will be open on Sundays after church service. The Henderson High School Black Student Union presents its 30 th annual scholarship banquet: Saturday, February 22 nd Noon to 3:00 PM Henderson High School 400 Montgomery Avenue West Chester, PA Tickets: $25 Tickets may be purchased by contacting Minnie Porter at mpporter@wcasd.net or 484-266-3408. The Main Line Club of the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women s Clubs is offering their scholarship for high school seniors graduating in the spring of 2014 and matriculating at a college, university or technical school in the fall semester of 2014. Applications are available in the church office and the deadline is Monday, April 14, 2014. Church School Corner CONTROL YOUR SPEECH James 3:1-12 DAILY BIBLE READINGS M: Lying and Flattering Lips (Psalm 12) T: Words that Intimidate (1 Samuel 17:1-11) W: Words that Lead to Repentance (2 Chronicles 15:1-12) T: Words that Lead to Mourning (Nehemiah 1) F: Words that Lead to Worship (Genesis 24:42-52) S: Words Guided by Wisdom (Proverbs 18:2-13) S: Taming the Tongue (James 23:1-12) S T. P A U L S B A P T I S T C H U R C H Page 8
CHURCH SCHOOL YOUTH RECOGNITION The St. Paul s Baptist Church School Ministry is dedicated to the spiritual growth of our youth. Therefore, we are excited to announce a Church School Recognition program that celebrates their journey through the bible and spiritual strides in learning the following: The Lord s Prayer The Ten Commandments The Beatitudes The Books of the Bible The Church Covenant It is important to have your child in attendance at Church School on Sunday mornings (9:30am to 10:45am) and during Children s Church Service (2 nd and 3 rd Sundays during worship service) so that they can commit these principles to heart and be recognized accordingly. If you have any questions, please see Bro. Vaughn I. Jennings (Church School Superintendent) or Sis. Yolanda Allen (Youth Ministry Director). Be Blessed! S T. P A U L S B A P T I S T C H U R C H Page 9
Sixth Sunday after Epiphany Old Testament Jeremiah 17:5-10 Psalm 1 Epistle 1 Corinthians 15:12-20 Gospel Luke 6:17-26 February 16, 2014 Good Morning! What a beautiful Sunday. I have a feeling everything is going to be alright. What a friend we have in Jesus, all our sins and griefs to bear! What a privilege to carry everything to God in prayer! O what peace we often forfeit, O what needless pain we bear, all because we do not carry everything to God in prayer! Can we find a friend so faithful who will all our sorrows share? Jesus will take our problems and bring us out of our despair (to lose all hope or confidence). Take it to the Lord in Prayer. Speaking of a friend. What is and who is a friend? The dictionary says a friend is a person who knows and like another. The Bible says: 23 And the scripture was fulfilled which saith, Abraham believed God and it was imputed unto him for righteousness and he was called the Friend of God. James 2:23 13 Greater loves hath no man than this that a man lay down his life for his friends. 14 Ye are my friends, if ye do whatsoever I command you. John 15:13-14 24 A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother. Proverbs 18:24 Jesus is the friend that sticketh closer than a brother. 7 Art not thou God, who didst out the inhabitants of this land before thy people Israel and gives it to the seed of Abraham thy friend forever? 11 Chronicles 20:7 Jesus is the answer in this world today beside Him there is no other way. Dear St. Paulians and Friends, Do you believe we serve an awesome God? Do you know that you know that God is your friend and He can do what no other can do? Praise God and Hallelujah! Our God is an awesome God! Jesus is on the main line, all we have to do is tell Him what we want. We can call Him up His line is never busy. Just call this number JESUS He is the one the only one who has the answer. Jesus, Jesus O how sweet the name and I know Dear Father you will do it again in the name of the Father the Son, the Holy Spirit. Amen Amen Amen Members from the Prayer Ministries will be available Sunday mornings after worship service in the Prayer Chapel for anyone who desires prayer for self or others. Ye Olde Tract Rack St. Paul s Baptist Church Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza One Hagerty Boulevard West Chester, PA 19382 S T. P A U L S B A P T I S T C H U R C H Page 10
February is Women Heart Health Awareness Month Heart Facts Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women, and is more deadly than all forms of cancer combined. An estimated 43 million women in the U.S. are affected by heart disease. Since 1984, more women than men have died each year from heart disease. The symptoms of heart disease can be different in women and men. Cardiovascular diseases kill nearly 20,000 African American women annually. Of African-American women ages 20 and older, 49 percent have heart diseases. Only 1 in 5 African American women believes she is personally at risk. Only 36 percent of African American women know that heart disease is their greatest health risk. Risk Factors for Heart Disease Smoking High Cholesterol High Blood Pressure stomach Diabetes without Overweight Waist circumference >35 inches Physical Inactivity Mental stress, depression Signs and Symptoms Women May have of a Heart Attack Fatigue Pain in one or both arms Pain in back, neck, jaw, or Shortness of breast with or chest discomfort Nausea, cold sweat How Can I Prevent Heart Disease? Don t smoke Aim for a healthy weight Get moving Eat a diet low in saturated fats, triglycerides, trans fats, high in fruits, vegetables and whole grains Know your numbers: blood pressure, cholesterol, low density cholesterol, high density cholesterol, triglycerides, and blood glucose. Thank you for wearing RED to show your support for Women Heart Health Awareness. S T. P A U L S B A P T I S T C H U R C H Page 11
The African American and Women s Fellowship Ministries of St. Paul s Baptist Church Celebration of Women's History Month SAVE THE DATE and SPREAD THE WORD! We extend an invitation to all vendors to join us; the cost for a table is $25 To reserve a table please contact: Sheri Lawrence at slawrence1108@gmail.com or Akita Woodford at msakitalovewdfd@gmail.com OR JUST COME AND SHOP THE MARKETPLACE Location: St. Paul s Baptist Church Fellowship hall Date: Saturday, March 22, 2014 Time: 10AM 1PM S T. P A U L S B A P T I S T C H U R C H Page 12