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This Week at
St. Paul's Lutheran Church-Lionville
September 14, 2025
"Grow in Faith, Serve with Love, Invite into Fellowship"
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Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Sunday, September 14
8:00 am Traditional Service
10:30 am Contemporary Service
Attend in person or worship online
Everyone is welcome!
Second Sunday of Every Month:
4:00 pm - Rejoicing Spirits Service
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Our Prayer List.
We pray for Corky, William, Nancy Jane, Nancy K., Melissa, Rachel S., Jerry, Joyce, Diana, Janet, Donna, Lois, Loretta, Eamon, Arthur, Mike, Kim, Sue, Samantha M., Gene, Elaina, Adam, Anne, Samantha S., Karen, Helene M., Samantha, Steven, Rick, Lucy, Janet K., Amy C., Ruth, Sid, Sandy L., Pat, Marlene, Garnet, Chip, and Jean. We pray that your comforting Spirit be present with Kelsey, Mike, and Owen as they mourn the loss of their expected infant, Lucy. We lift up Liam, Daniel, Zach, and Alistair in the military. We pray for peace in Ukraine and the Middle East. We pray for those we now name aloud or lift up quietly in our hearts.
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Grow in Faith: Prayer, Worship Series and Discussion Group
St. Paul's will present a six-week worship series on prayer starting Sunday, September 14, You can learn more at StPaulsLionville.org/prayer with an introduction video! Additionally, to give you an opportunity to reflect more deeply on the Fall Worship Series and on the topic of prayer, one of the adult classes will focus on the texts and the message from the week before. This class will start on Sunday, September 21 at 9:15 am and will meet with Pastor Stuart in Room 207.
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Adult Book Study - Date Change!
Please note that the start date of the adult book study has changed to Sunday, September 21! This fall we will be offering an adult book study focused on the book "Interrupting Silence: God's Command to Speak Out" by Walter Bruggemann. The book and the related discussion will focus on exploring how God inspires his people to act for justice and what it means for us today. The book study will be held on Sundays at 9:15 am in the Parlor and last about 9 weeks. Please bring a copy of the book with you (available on Amazon) and be prepared to discuss the Introduction at the first meeting. For more information, please contact John LaFemina.
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Pop-Up Thrift Store Returns!
Our pop-up thrift store is returning! We will be open this Saturday and Sunday, September 13 and 14, from 8:00 am - 2:00 pm each day. We have been collecting items all summer, and have lots of treasures for you to discover! Proceeds from the sale benefit local charitable organizations and help fund repairs to the parsonage. We are excited to welcome everyone back!
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Sunday School Registration
Our Sunday school classes are held at 9:15 am on Sundays and are open to children who are potty trained through fifth grade. If you have not already registered your child for Sunday School, we would ask everyone to do so the teachers can be well prepared and so we know about any special needs or allergies. You can register online here or there are also paper copies available in the narthex. If you have any questions, feel free to contact PastorStuart@StPaulsLionville.org or 610-804-1740 or our Sunday School Coordinator, Ginny Graham at vgg333@aol.com or or (610) 329-7437.
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Knitters Meetings and Needs
Everyone is welcome to join the Knitters on Mondays at 1:00 pm in the lounge (Room 110). We knit and crochet, and beginners are welcome! If you are not available on Mondays, but you are interested in helping out from home, we can guide you to the patterns we use.
We are also looking for donations of yarn to make hats, scarves, baby sweaters, and blankets to donate to Lutheran World Relief, to the mission trip next summer, and for homeless people in Chester to be given out with the monthly Living Love Lunches.
Please place your yarn in the plastic bins marked, “Hats” under the table in the hallway.
For more information, email Kathy Andrejko or call at 484-888-6746.
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Confirmation Orientation and Registration
As our Confirmation ministry resumes this fall, you can learn more about the program at StPaulsLionville.org/confirmation. Also, please note the date of the Confirmation Orientation, which will be on Sunday, September 14 at 9:15 am in the Fellowship Hall. (We will also bless the parents and students at the worship services.) Additionally, we would appreciate it if all parents could register (or reregister) their child using this form. If you have any concerns and questions, please feel free to contact PastorStuart@StPaulsLionville.org or Joan Strawbridge at jstrawbridge52@yahoo.com.
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"The Anxious Generation" Book Group Begins this Sunday
For parents with young children, "The Anxious Generation: book group begins this Sunday. Our current plan is to meet once a month on the second Sunday from 5:00 to 6:00 pm, alternating between St. Paul's and St. Matthew's churches. The first gathering will be an information and introductory session on Sunday, September 14 in the Fellowship Hall at St. Paul's; childcare will be provided. Copies of the book will be available for purchase at a reduced cost or can be bought at Barnes & Noble, Amazon.com, or other major book sellers.
If you are interested in attending the September 14th informational session, please sign up here so that we make sure that we have adequate childcare in place. If you have any questions, you can contact Craig Miller at craigyouthmin@gmail.com, or 484-320-0785.
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Monday Morning Bible Study
The Monday Morning Bible Study group meets Monday mornings at 10:00 am in the lounge (Room 110). We’ll continue to study the Book of Acts using a study guide and informal group discussions. It’s a come-as-you-can group, so there is no commitment to attend every week—join us when you can to grow in faith! For more information, please contact Kathy Andrejko at ktardh81@gmail.com or 484-888-6746. Everyone is welcome!
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Early Praise Choir
On Sunday, September 21, a group of early birds will meet at 7:30 am to prepare to sing at the 8:00 am Traditional Worship Service that day. This ensemble does not require an ongoing commitment or advance preparation. All are welcome to join!
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Rise Against Hunger Meal Packaging Event
St. Matthew's and St. Paul’s are hosting a Rise Against Hunger meal packaging event on Sunday, October 19. According to our liaisons at Rise Against Hunger, our packaging event is the second largest community event in our region. Last year, over 360 volunteers came together to package more than 60,000 meals that we purchased. We have purchased and packaged more than 150,000 meals over the past 3 years!
We are still looking for a liaison from St. Paul's for this event who would be available to attend a few Zoom meetings leading up to the food packaging to ensure smooth coordination and communication between Rise Against Hunger and both St. Matthew's and St. Paul's. If you are able to help, please email Maureen.
Finally, if you would like to make a donation towards this event or assist in packaging this impressive number of meals, please sign up here.
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Rare Birds (ages 50+)
Welcome to this year’s first meeting!
While the birds are primarily a group for seniors, all are welcome! We will be meeting on Tuesday, September 16 at noon in the upstairs social hall. Note, this is one week later than our typically scheduled meetings. We will share some hoagies and plan our schedule for the rest of the year. If hoagies are not to your liking, please pack a lunch and come help us plan. Please RSVP to Karen Lammey by September 13.
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Save the Date: Gala Benefit for Refugees
The Chester County Conference of Lutheran Congregations will be hosting a benefit for refugees on Sunday, November 9 from 4:00 - 8:00 pm at Penn Oaks Golf Club. The evening will include a live DJ, silent auction, and dinner, with proceeds going to support Palestinian and Ukrainian refugees. Cost is $100 per adult, $25 per child. For more information, contact Adventlutheranwc@gmail.com or (610) 436-0807.
Donations of items for the silent auction are also welcome. Please contact Pastor Chris Franz if you have items to donate.
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Money Matters & Stewardship for Teens
On Thursday, September 25, Messiah Lutheran Church (46 W. Lancaster Ave., Downingtown) will host a session on Money Matters and Stewardship for Teens, sponsored by Thrivent Financial. The evening will kick off with pizza at 6:30 pm, followed by a one-hour presentation starting at 7:00 pm.
The special session will help teens (and parents!) learn to make wise financial decisions about:
- Banking & credit
- Credit scores
- College debt
- Time & resource management
The session is open to all teens and their parents - invite a friend! For more info, contact Bob McGonigle at (610) 986-2638 or bobmcgoningle167@gmail.com.
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Youth Ministry News
For the most up-to-date event information and signup links,
go online to the Youth Ministry web page at StPaulsLionville.org/youth.
HIGH SCHOOL OASIS RESUMES NEXT SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 from 6:30 to 8:00 pm in the St. Paul's Youth Room. Come welcome our rising 9th graders to this opportunity to relax, chill out, and decompress from the stresses of school, activities, and other pressures of life. No heavy discussions or deep Bible studies; just a chance to breathe. Advance sign-up isn't required, either; just show up! As with most of our youth events, friends are welcome, too.
OUR NEXT GOOD WORKS YOUTH WORK DAY is scheduled for Saturday, September 27 from 8:15 am to 3:45 pm (meet at the Good Works warehouse in Coatesville). Come spend the day helping fix up homes for families who don't have the means to do it themselves. Anyone in eighth through twelfth grade is welcome to join us, including friends. Sign up here or scan the QR code below by this coming Monday, September 15 to participate: Sept. 27th Good Works Workday.
THE 6TH THROUGH 12TH GRADE YOUTH ARE GOING CANOEING on the Brandywine on Sunday, September 28! Meet at St. Paul's at noon to carpool to Northbrook Canoe Company, where we will spend a leisurely afternoon drifting down the river! Family cost is $25 for one youth, or $40 for two or more youth from the same household. Sign up here or scan the QR code below to reserve your paddle: Sept. 28th Youth Canoe Trip.
THE FALL 2025 YOUTH CALENDAR IS NOW AVAILABLE on the Youth page of the church website. Events, dates, times, locations, and signup links may be found on the calendar; check it out to see what's happening for our Middle School (6th through 8th grade) and High School (9th through 12th grade) youth! Unless otherwise indicated, friends are always welcome to participate!
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SCAN QR CODE TO SIGN UP FOR YOUTH EVENTS
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Rejoicing Spirits
Our next Rejoicing Spirits service will be this Sunday, September 14 at 4:00 pm. This is an informal, inclusive and adapted service open to the community, regardless of faith background. The service includes joyous music, singing and brief, meaningful, pastor-led sermons. To learn more, visit https://www.stpaulslionville.org/rejoicingspirit. All are welcome!
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Flat Sheets Needed
The Crafters are in need of flat sheets to use for the backs of their quilts. Please leave any donations in the box in the downstairs hallway of the church.
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Cradles to Crayons Collection
As you are doing the annual "my kid doesn't fit these summer clothes anymore" clean out, the Social Ministry Team is collecting gently used kids' clothing for Cradles to Crayons. Cradles to Crayons is in need of gently used clothing and shoes for babies through teens. Donated items cannot have school names (such as Lionville Elementary, East High School, etc). They are always in need of NEW packages of underwear and socks for kids and teens.
In conjunction with kids' clothes, we are also collecting new and/or gently used coats for all ages to donate to Honey Brook Food Pantry for fall distribution.
Donation boxes for both collections will be placed in the airlocks. Our donation period will run until Saturday, November 1.
Thank you for your support of these local charities!
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July Pave the Way Parking Lot Update
To learn more about this project and be part of God leading us forward, check out StPaulsLionville.org/parkinglot.
Project Finances as of 07/22/25:
Pledges: $99,265
Funds Received: $85,635
The drawing to the left shows our parking lot with a little over 100 spots.
- Each red car represents $1,000 in pledges.
- Each green car represents $1,000 in received funds.
- As the parking lot fills up with cars, we get closer to our goal of $100,000.
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