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This Week at
St. Paul's Lutheran Church-Lionville
October 5, 2025
"Grow in Faith, Serve with Love, Invite into Fellowship"
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Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost
Sunday, October 5
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 Barbara, Deb, Mary, Diana, 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 for those who grieve, including the Mowery family on the loss of Gil. We lift up Bianka, 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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"The Anxious Generation" Book Group
PARENTS WITH YOUNG CHILDREN - IT'S NOT TOO LATE TO JOIN "THE ANXIOUS GENERATION" BOOK GROUP. We will meet every second Sunday of the month from 3:00 to 4:30 pm over the next 5-6 months, alternating between churches. Child care will be provided, too. Here's the anticipated schedule:
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October 12 at St. Matthew’s – Book Introduction and Part 1, A Tidal Wave
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November 9 at St. Paul’s – Part 2, The Backstory: The Decline of the Play-Based Childhood
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December 14 at St. Matthew’s – Part 3, The Great Rewiring: The Rise of the Phone-Based Childhood
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January 11 at St. Paul’s – “Buffer” session to allow additional time for discussion of Parts 2 & 3
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February 8 at St. Matthew’s – Part 4, Collective Action for Healthier Childhood
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March 8 at St. Paul’s (if needed) – Where Do We Go From Here?
Copies of the book may be obtained from the church office for a $10 donation, or can be purchased through any major bookseller. If you would like to join us on October 12th, 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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Handmade Afghan Raffle
The knitting group (we also crochet) is raffling off a handmade crochet blanket the group made together. The proceeds from the raffle will help supplement our “yarn stash” and allow us to create more blankets to send to the Appalachian Service Project.
This “Stained Glass Granny Square” blanket measures 60” x 60” and is made with Caron Simply Soft 100% acrylic washable yarn.
Raffle tickets will be available for purchase in between services on October 5, 12, and 19. On October 26 the winner will be drawn. Tickets are $2.00 for one ticket and $5.00 for 3 tickets. Cash only please.
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Sunday Adult Faith Formation
Both of our fall adult faith formation opportunities are ongoing, both at 9:15 am on Sundays.
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Pastor Stuart will be leading sessions to discuss the texts and messages on prayer in Room 207. You can learn more at StPaulsLionville.org/prayer.
- Also, John LeFemina will continue leading our adult book study focused on the book "Interrupting Silence: God's Command to Speak Out" by Walter Bruggemann continues in the Parlor. For more information, please contact John LaFemina.
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Fall Family Fun Night
We’re having another great night of free fun, food and games for all ages on Saturday, October 18 from 4:00 - 6:00 pm. You’re encouraged to come in costume and our youth are offering a special Candy World Fun Maze, age appropriate for young kids. To
make this a great success we would ask for three things:
- Advertise the Facebook Event to your personal page and forward it to friends, family and neighbors! Make a personal invitation to them as a great way to introduce them to St. Paul's!
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Sign up here to help out in some way or make a donation of supplies.
- Plan on attending yourself...sign up here so we know how many are coming!
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New Members Classes
If you’ve been attending St. Paul’s, we would love to welcome you as a new member this fall! We’ll hold weekly classes starting Sunday, October 26 from 7-8 pm for four weeks as an opportunity to grow in faith, learn more about St. Paul’s and build friendships with others who are also joining. Child care will be provided. If you would like to attend or have any questions, please feel free to email PastorStuart@StPaulsLionville.org or call 610-804-1740.
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Pop Up Thrift Store News
Our September thrift store was a huge success, raising over $4,800 for local charitable organizations and repairs to the parsonage. Thank you to everyone who made it a success - organizers, sellers, promotors, and shoppers! The next pop-up thrift store will be held on Saturday and Sunday, October 11 and 12 from 8:00 am - 2:00 pm in the parsonage. Donations, especially of home decor items, are welcome and may be left in the airlock between the two sets of double doors at the front of the church.
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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!
Volunteers will be able to sign up for a 2-hour shift. By raising funds and working a shift, we will buy and pack around 20,000 meals to fight hunger around the world. It's a great family event! 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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Chat and Chews Book Club
The Chat and Chews Sunday School Book Club meets on the THIRD Sunday of each month, after the late service in the Lounge next to the Hospitality Room. Our next meeting will be on Sunday, October 19, and we will discuss James, by Percival Everett. You do not have to finish the book or even read it to join us in a lively and faithful discussion. Please contact Gwen Werner or call the church office for more information.
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Rare Birds (ages 50+) Lunch
On Tuesday, October 14 at 12:00 noon, the rare birds will gather in the Fellowship Hall for their Fall Lunch and Decoration Making. If you plan to attend please RSVP to Karen Lammey by Tuesday, October 7.
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Thanksgiving Food Drive
Please join us in helping local families in need this Thanksgiving. We will be collecting food for 350 food boxes for the Honey Brook Food Pantry and 50 boxes for Care Center. There are 2 ways you can help.
If you are interested in shopping and purchasing food directly, please consider signing up to supply a full meal for the Care Center. Click here to see the list of items. Items due by November 16.
Don't like to shop or would prefer to provide a monetary donation, please help us with the Honey Brook Food Pantry collection. Due to the large number of items needed, we will be purchasing items in bulk. Your monetary donation will help us buy things like cases of green beans, flats of stuffing, etc. We estimate it will cost $15 for each food box for Honey Brook.
Also, please consider donating leftover Halloween candy to add a special treat to the boxes. Donations can be left on the sign up table in the narthex.
Stay tuned for more information on the food box packing event. We will need many helpers!
Sign up here to contribute to the drive.
Thank you!
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Honey Sunday is Coming!
On Sunday, November 2, our youth will have a table outside of the sanctuary after worship to take honey orders and accept donations. This honey is produced by the Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch organization, which provides residential, educational, and support services for at-risk youth and their families in North Dakota. Proceeds benefit this organization, as well as our own St. Paul's/St. Matthew's youth ministry. Enjoy some sweetness while you support two good causes!
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Coffee Fellowship Help Needed
Only a few spots on our coffee fellowship sign up are filled. Help us keep the coffee and conversation flowing by signing up to make coffee and provide some goodies to share. It's a great way to serve our community with your family, friends, or church group. You can sign up in the narthex or online. Thank you!
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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.
THE NEXT HIGH SCHOOL OASIS GATHERING will be next Sunday, October 12 from 6:30 to 8:00 pm at St. Matthew's; if the weather cooperates, we'll be at the outdoor fire pit. All ninth through twelfth graders are welcome to come and 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!
HELP WITH RISE AGAINST HUNGER! On Sunday, October 19, we would like to have our sixth through twelfth grade youth show up in force for the 1:00 to 3:00 pm shift at St. Matthew's! Bring your family and friends along too, if you can. If you show up in the downstairs lounge at 12:15 pm, there will be pizza and beverages available before our shift begins. Even if you can't do the 1:00 time slot, you still have opportunities to serve from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm, or 3:00-5:00 pm. Sign up here to participate: Oct. 19th Rise Against Hunger.
THERE IS A LOT OF YOUTH STUFF HAPPENING ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25:
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OUR NEXT GOOD WORKS YOUTH WORK DAY is scheduled for Saturday, October 25 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 by Monday, October 13 to participate: Oct. 25th Good Works Workday. OR...
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HELP WITH ST. MATTHEW'S TRUNK OR TREAT from 2:30 to 5:00 pm. Anyone in sixth through twelfth grade is invited to help with setup, then be stationed at one of our youth "trunks" to help hand out candy to our neighborhood guests! Sign up here to participate: Oct. 25th Trunk or Treat Help. Then afterward, stay for...
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YOUTH MOVIE NIGHT AT ST. MATTHEW'S! Come from 5:00 to 7:30 pm for food and movie fun for all sixth through twelfth graders. Even if you can't help with Good Works or the Trunk or Treat, you're still welcome to come. No signup needed; just bring a lawn chair or blanket.
THE FALL 2025 YOUTH CALENDAR IS 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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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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Monday Morning Bible Study
The Monday Morning Bible Study group meets Monday mornings at 10:00 am in the lounge (Room 110). We are currently focusing on Women of the Bible. 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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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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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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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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September 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 09/24/25:
Pledges: $100,705
Funds Received: $90,880
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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