Bulletin Sunday, May 26, 2013 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 Loretta Dawson Musician Order of Worship Sunday, May 26, 2013 10:45 A.M. Trinity Sunday Praise and Worship The Call to Worship Minister Carol J. Hicks Worship Leader The Hymn of Invocation... Holy, Holy, Holy....... The Prayer of Invocation Congregational Prayer Chant.... The Lord s Prayer...... The Hymn of Consecration.. Battle Hymn of the Republic.. #475 Ministry In Music............ Men s Ensemble Pastoral Emphasis............ Dr. Croft, Sr. Greeting Our Visitors......... Minister Louise Herndon Scripture Lesson.................. Prayer of Intercession.......... Deacon Judith Harris Prayer Response.................. Ministry In Music............ Men s Ensemble ST. PAUL S BAPTIST CHURCH Page 1
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. Wayne E. Croft, Sr. Always Remember Deuteronomy 8 The Call to Discipleship The Ministry of Giving Offertory Prayer Trustee Stanley Edwards Receiving of Tithes and Offerings All things come of thee, O Lord, and of thine own have we gi-ven thee. A-men. 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. ST. PAUL S BAPTIST CHURCH Page 2
In Nursing Homes and Hospitals Fairview Care Center 184 Bethlehem Pike ~ Philadelphia, PA 19118 {215-753-2281} Sister Bernice Boyd ~ Room 131D 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 The Meadows at Shannondell 6000 Shannondell Drive ~ Audubon, PA 19403 {610-382-6944} Sister Theresa Battaglia ~Room 244 Our Members Convalescing At Home [Please let us know when names should be removed from or added to the list] Deaconess Frances Fisher The Hickman, 400 N. Walnut St., #218 WC 19380 [484.760.6351] Brother Warren Merrick, Sr. 319 N. New Street, West Chester, PA 19380 [610.696.7344] Trustee Milton Stith 601 Marydell Drive, West Chester, PA 19380 [610.436.4885] Friends and Relatives Convalescing Chester Valley Rehab 283 E. Lancaster Avenue, Malvern, PA 19355 Ms. Elizabeth Thompson ~ Room 317 (Mother of Sister Maxine Thomas and Cousin to Deaconess Frances Fisher) Mrs. Alice M. Covert ~ Room 110 (Mother of Sister Janet Fowlkes) Pembrooke 1130 West Chester Pike, West Chester, PA 19382 Mrs. Clara Mitchell ~ Room 300 (Mother of Deaconess Phyllis Stewart) 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 ST. PAUL S BAPTIST CHURCH Page 3
Music Ministry Rehearsal.. Tuesday, May 28, 2013 Youth Choir 6:30 PM The Nursery is located on the second floor and is available at 9:30 A.M. To all Department Chairperson and Ministry Leaders please check your mailbox weekly for mail. The Domestic Violence Center of Chester County (DVCCC) needs your help; they are in need of a townhome to be painted before June 1, if at all possible. Interested persons can work in large or small groups, during the workday, evenings and/or weekends. If you or a group of you can help, please contact: Lisa Trucksess at 610-563-8884 or dvpvcontact@gmail.com and let her know when you are available. DVCCC will supply paint and materials but will need to borrow ladders, drop cloths rollers, brushes if you have them. Please gather a group of friends and coworkers to help! Thanks so much! Baptism Service is the first Sunday of each month if there are candidates to be baptized. The next service is June 2 nd and will begin at 10:30 AM. Please govern yourself accordingly in order to be admitted to the sanctuary in a timely manner. The Scholarship Ministry would like to invite you to attend the 11 th Annual Youth Educational Scholarship Dinner and Gospel Male Jubilee, June 22, 2013 from 5:00 7:00 PM in the Fellowship Hall. Please see any member of the Scholarship Ministry for tickets. The cost is $20 (ages 6-12) and $35 for 13 and up. Patrons, ads, and donations are also accepted. Mark Your Calendar for Vacation Bible School 2013 July 8th - 12th 2013 Get Ready for Vacation Bible School 2013. This year's theme is "Hip Hop Hope: Jesus Makes Me Glad". The curriculum is based on Isaiah 65:18a "Be glad and rejoice forever!" During this week we will learn how to be glad to worship, glad to give and glad for salvation. If you are interested in volunteering please email Lee Grace Gunter-Huzzy at luvleelocs@gmail.com. We are in need of staff to make this week memorable. The summer book for the Yada Yada Book Ministry is "Her Daughter's Dream", by Francine Rivers. It can be purchased from Sister Pandora Campbell. The discussion is scheduled for Friday, September 13, 2013 at 6:30 PM. ST. PAUL S BAPTIST CHURCH Page 4
SAVE THE DATE Our Annual Family, Friends and Neighbors Day will be held September 22, 2013! The Visitors Ministry is planning a memorable occasion and we are looking forward to seeing everyone present with guests. If you would like to join our team or have an idea you want considered, please contact Sis. Mitzi Watson at 484-467-7191(c), or mitziw01@comcast.net. SAVE THE DATE SAVE THE DATE SAVE THE DATE Friday and Saturday, October 11 12, 2013. 2 nd Fine Arts and Crafts Festival St. Paul s Baptist Church Fellowship Hall. Fri: 11 a.m. 8 p.m. Sat: 10 a.m. 5 p.m. Returning for a second time is world-renowned artist and local native, Dane Tilghman! Also delicious food, provided by Mabel s Barbeque! Mabel is a SPBC member, y all! More info to follow get this on your calendar NOW!!! 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 St. Paul s extends sincere sympathy to Deaconess Idella Cook at the loss of her mother, Minnie P. Sampson. Dear St. Paul s Church Family. Words cannot express my gratitude for your prayers, phone calls, flowers and words of comfort during the passing of my grandmother. Thank you so much for your kindness. God Bless you Sister Yolanda Allen and Family. Dear St. Paulians, Please know how much we appreciate your prayers, cards, and phone calls extended to us during the death of my brother. Your sympathy and kindness helped to sustain us as a family through this loss Sincerely, Deacon Marvin & Deaconess Phyllis Stewart and Family ST. PAUL S BAPTIST CHURCH Page 5
(Please check the bulletin board for detail information) The Trustee s Union of Chester and Vicinity Education Scholarship applications are available in the church office. This scholarship is being offered to any high school students. Deadline is June 14, 2013. Cheyney University Hosts National Summer Transportation Institute 7/15 8/9. NSTI is for high school students in grades 10, 11, and 12 and is free for students who have an interest in learning about the transportation industry. Those interested in attending the program must complete an application. You can download an application from Cheyney s website at www.cheyney.edu or call Ms. Cannon at 610-399-2057. Wanted: St. Paul s is looking for a part-time custodian that will be responsible for opening and closing, general maintenance and cleaning of the church. Please contact the church office (610-692-2446) if interested. ST. PAUL S BAPTIST CHURCH Page 6
Trinity Sunday Psalm 8 Proverbs 8:1-4, 22-31 Romans 5:1-5 John 16:12-15 May 26, 2013 Pray! Pray! Pray everybody should pray sometime; we should fall down on our knees and pray, please dear Father God have mercy on me a sinner. Prayer is the key to heaven and faith unlocks the door to heaven and Jesus is the answer. From Genesis to Revelation we are told to Pray. Jesus had to pray, the prophets had to pray. 6 And God said unto him in a dream, yea, I know that thou didst this in the integrity of thy heart; for I also withheld thee from sinning against me: therefore, suffered I thee not to touch her. 7 Now therefore restore the man his wife: for he is a prophet, and he shall pray for thee, and thou shalt live: and if thou restore her not, know thou that shalt surely die, thou, and all that are thine. Genesis 20:6-7 11 And the Lord said unto him. Arise and go into the street which is called straight and enquire in the house of Judas for one called Saul of Tarsus: for, behold, he prayeth. Acts 19:11 3 And another angel came and stood at the altar, having a golden censer, and there was given into him much incense, that he should offer it with the prayers of all saints upon the golden altar which was before the throne. Revelation 8:3 Jesus had to pray sometimes. We all have to pray sometimes. I pray, you pray, we all should pray and Jesus will answer. 20 Jesus said unto them, because of your unbelief for verily I say unto you, if ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain. Remove hence to yonder place: and it shall remove: and nothing shall be impossible unto you. 21 Howbeit this kind goeth not out but by prayer and fasting. St. Matthew 17:20-21 Dear St. Paulians and Friends, Do you believe the Bible is the written word of God? Do you believe Jesus is the Son of God and he can do anything but fail? Do you believe that we are Ambassadors for Christ? 20 Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: We pray you in Christ s stead, be ye reconciled to God. 21 For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him. 2 Corinthians 5:20-21 Hallelujah! Jesus said it; we should believe it and that should settle all doubts in our hearts, mines, and souls. 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 ST. PAUL S BAPTIST CHURCH Page 7
Church School Corner HOLY, HOLY, HOLY Isaiah 6:1-12 DAILY BIBLE READINGS M: Setting Yourself to Seek God (2 Chronicles 26:1-5) T: From Success to Pride to Destruction (2 Chronicles 26:16-21) W: Following a Father s Example (2 Kings 15:32-38) T: People Dulled to God s Presence (Isaiah 6:9-13) F: Choosing to Serve a Holy God (Joshua 24:14-24) S: Seeking the Face of God (Psalm 24) S: Encountering the Holy God (Isaiah 6:1-8) ST. PAUL S BAPTIST CHURCH Page 8
ST. PAUL S BAPTIST CHURCH Scholarship Ministry The mission of the Scholarship Ministry is to provide financial assistance to undergraduate or post-secondary education students or to those receiving career training. A key resource for providing this assistance is through the annual awards ceremony which recognizes the Christian commitment, hard work, effort and community involvement of honorees. PLEASE SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR OUR ST. PAUL SCHOLARS AND JOIN US FOR THE 11 th Annual Youth Educational SCHOLARSHIP DINNER & GOSPEL MALE JUBILEE! Saturday, June 22, 2013 from 5:00-7:00pm Tickets: $35 for adults; $20 for children ages 6 to 12 (Booths offering hats, wreaths, cards, jewelry, dolls, pickles and more will open at 4:30pm) *** TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE AFTER SERVICE IN THE ELEVATOR LOBBY *** ST. PAUL S BAPTIST CHURCH Page 9