PROCEDURES FOR MAKING APPOINTMENTS:  Any member or person desiring to see the Pastor and ministerial staff or who requests an appointment must schedule such appointments with the church Office Manager, Sis. Adrienne Taylor.  No one should go to the Pastor's or ministerial staff office without first checking in the office with the secretary.  We thank you in advance for your cooperation in this matter.

MEETINGS:  All groups or ministries holding meetings in the Church or the Christian Education Building must schedule such meetings "24" hours in advance through the Office Manager in the Church Office.  This is for security purposes.  Thank you for cooperating in this matter.

CELL PHONES IN THE SANCTUARY:  All members and visitors are requested to turn off their cell phones (you may put them on vibrate mode), prior to entering the sanctuary for Worship Services.  This is one of the ways in which we show our reverence to God.  We thank you in advance for your cooperation.

HEALTH CONCERNS:  If you are in need of assistance during Sunday Worship Service, a member of the Health Ministry is located in the rear of the sanctuary.

PSALMS CHRISTIAN BOOKSTORE:  The Bookstore is open following morning Worship Service.  It is located at the end of the hall to your left when exiting the sanctuary.  Attention one and all:  Are you someone who is an avid reader?  Do you have retail experience?  If so, your services are needed in the Psalms Christian Bookstore.  Please stop by after morning services for more details!

HELP ST. PAUL GO GREEN:  Sign up for St. Paul E-Updates to be in the know about events and opportunities.  Join by submitting you email address here on the website, by emailing , or stop by the Church Office and provide your e-mail address on the sign-up sheet.

REMINDER:  Please refrain from eating or drinking in the Sanctuary!  Thank you.

NEW CHURCH OFFICE HOURS:  Please see "READ MORE..." Section

ST. PAUL RELIEF EFFORTS:  On January 12th, a 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck Haiti.  St. Paul will take donations to help support the relief effort in Haiti; every Sunday by offering or stop in the Church Office any day during the week to drop off your donation.  All proceeds will go to the relief effort; 100% of the funds collected will go to the relief effort!  St. Paul has setup a HAITIAN SUPPORT COMMITTEE, please sign up in the Church Office if you would like to help.  We are also opening up our Computer Lab every Tuesday morning at 10:00 a.m. and every Thursday evening at 6:30 p.m. so they can be used to search for information on the progess of Haiti and to make donations via the internet if you wish.


WAYS TO CONTACT HAITI: 

Join recovery efforts mobilizing around the world to assist earthquake victims.  Your donation will help disaster victims rebuild their lives and their communities.  Google will also donate $1 million to help organizations provide relief:

BIBLE READING MINISTRY:  READ THROUGH THE BIBLE IN 2010!  Everyone is encouraged to join the Bible Reading Ministry in reading through the Bible in 2010.  Read with a friend or groups of friends.  Read as a couple or family.  You can sign up for your reading program in the Church Office starting next Sunday.  A selection of reading plans will be available at that time.  Join us on another exciting journey reading God's word throughout the year!

SIGN UP TO PUT YOUR FAITH INTO ACTION:  Do you have a heart to serve but little time?  Are you looking for a ministry where your whole family can participate together?  Faith Acts will help you serve the Lord with gladness.  Faith Acts are short term, impactful service opportunities.  They can take an hour or two; be done over a period of time, only once or on a regular basis; involve the whole family, a group of friends or just you.  Make Faith Acts a part of your spiritual exercise.  Sign up today in the Church Office.

IMPORTANT CHILDREN'S WORSHIP INFORMATION:  Children's Worship is available each Sunday (except 2nd/Youth Sunday).  This ministry enables our young children (PreK-4th Grade) to learn about and worship God.  If your child attends Children's Church/Worship Service, please remember that it is important that we check your child in and out.  Check-in occurs between 9:45 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. and check-out is immediately after Church Service ends.  If your child attends Sunday Bible School, please let the teachers know if they will stay for Children's Worship, indicating any food allergies.  Over the next several Sundays we will provide registration forms so that we have up-to-date information about your child (Name, Age, Grade, Allergies, Parent/Guardian Contact Information, etc.)

ST. PAUL'S DIGITAL STORE IS NOW OPEN:  If you would like to order specific CD's or DVD's of Worship Services and Programs you missed or enjoyed so much you would like a copy for yourself as a keep-sake or to share with family and friends.  The St. Paul Audio - Visual Ministry is now offering these great items for sale over the internet!  The CD's are $5.00 each and the DVD's are $10.00 each.  Please look in the "READ MORE..." section for the lists of available CD's and DVD's from 2008 and 2009.  Make your selection and then email your order to:

We will even ship an order to you, your family or friends anywhere in the continental United States for a small Shipping and Handling Fee.  So, get your orders placed today and enjoy the "Sounds of St. Paul" wherever you go!

MEN'S MINISTRY 2010 ACTIVITIES PLANNING:   Calling ALL "Men of God" interested in participating in the planning of our 2010 Men's Activities.  Your gifts, talents, skills, and good ideas are needed to help make this a blessed and successful year!  Join us for our next scheduled meeting on Saturday morning, March 13, 2010 at 9:30 a.m., in Room "A".  The Men's Ministry Fellowship is every Saturday morning at 8:00 a.m., in Room "A", come and be spiritually uplifted!  THANK YOU TO ALL WHO PARTICIPATED IN MAKING OUR MEN'S MINISTRY SUPER BOWL FELLOWSHIP A WONDERFUL TIME OF FUN, FELLOWSHIP, FOOD & FOOTBALL!!!  Congratulations to Deac. Dave Williams for taking 1st Place in the Cook-Off Contest for his Cornbread Casserole, Bro. James Carrington for taking 2nd Place with his Sweet Potato Pie, Deaconess Aida Anderson for taking 3rd Place with her Roast Pork with Rice & Beans.  A Hearty Honorable mention to all the other delicious dishes! 

2010 Y.E.A.C. COLLEGE TOUR:  The Y.E.A.C. College Tour is underway.  Scheduled for April 22nd & April 23rd , the tour is designed to expose students to the many higher education choices available.  Day "1" will be New York (Bard College & Marist College).  Day "2" will be Connecticut (Yale University & University of Bridgeport).  All high school students are encouraged to attend.  The cost is $40.00 per day for SPBC members and $45.00 per day for non-members, you may attend one or both days, and a deposit is due March 14th (50%) and the balance is due March 28th.  Parents and students meeting who are planning on attending is April 4th at 12:00 noon here at St. Paul.   Please sign up in the Church Office, call 973.746.8338, or email  to receive more information and reserve your spot.

2010 Y.E.A.C. SCHOLARSHIPS FOR ST. PAUL H.S. SENIORS:  Attention all St. Paul high school seniors!  On Sunday, March 14th, applications will be available in the Church Office for the 2010 Y.E.A.C. Scholarships.  Application deadline is April 15, 2010.  The Virginia Mitchell Scholarships provide financial support for each of our graduating seniors planning to pursue any post secondary education including trade schools, 2 or 4 year colleges.  The Royful, Scott, and Holley Scholarships encourage those achieving academic excellence and those with a heart for community service.

WOMEN'S MONDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY:  The Monday night "Women's Bible Study Group" is reading about "Women In The Bible" every Monday at 6:30 p.m.  The book for this series of discussions is available for purchase in the Psalms Christian Bookstore following Worship Services.  The book is not required.  Just bring your Bible and your enthusiasm for the Word and sisterhood.

READ THROUGH THE BIBLE IN 2010:  Sign up in the Church Office for one of the following Bible Reading Programs.  Lamplights - Read the entire New Testament and the Psalms.  Footsteps - Read the entire Bible in one year.  Moments In Scripture - Read topical readings from throughout the Bible.  Great Bible Stories - Spend the year becoming familiar with some of the great stories about God's work and promises.  Or, Read On Your Own - Read whatever you desire.  Sign up and pick up your reading list in the Church Office.