This Week at St. Paul's!

This Week at

St. Paul's Lutheran Church-Lionville

July 26, 2026

"Grow in Faith, Serve with Love, Invite into Fellowship"

Ninth Sunday after Pentecost

9:30 am - Combined Service

Attend in person or worship online

Everyone is welcome!

Second Sunday of Every Month:
4:00 pm - Rejoicing Spirits Service

Our Prayer List

We pray for Scott, Anne B., Mary Ann, Craig, Nancy Jane, Barbara, Barry, Pastor John, Danny, Rick, Barbara, Anna, Lois, Dave, Marla, Fred, Luke, Carson, Ben, Belinda, William, Janet, Anne, Samantha, Steven, Rick, Amy C., Pat, Marlene, Chip, and Jean. We pray that your comforting Spirit be present with the McIlvaine family as they grieve the death of Jim's brother-in-law, Jerry. We lift up Drew, Bianka, Liam, Daniel, Zach, and Alistair in the military. We pray for peace in Sudan, Ukraine, and the Middle East. We pray for those we now name aloud or lift up quietly in our hearts.

Lutheran World Relief School Bag Collection

Back-to-school sales are already underway, making this a great time to pick up a few extra supplies! Donate new school items for Lutheran World Relief School Kits and help children around the world continue learning during difficult times.

Prefer not to shop? Monetary donations are also welcome, and we'll gladly do the shopping for you.

Return donations to St. Paul's by September 1. Thank you for helping pack hope in every kit!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4AA4AA2EA5FF2-64622885-lwrschool

Blessing of the Backpacks

On Sunday, August 23 we will have our traditional blessing of the backpacks. All students (and even teachers) are welcome to bring their backpacks for a blessing and a special gift as the school year starts!

Special Music on Sunday, August 30

We have a very special treat as Jeff Krick Jr. will share a few songs at the beginning of worship on Sunday, August 30. Jeff sings Elvis's music professionally and is also a person of faith who shares his songs from that perspective. Pastor Stuart saw him perform and was touched by his presentations of some great hymns of faith. Don’t worry, Jeff won’t be wearing a white jumpsuit and we think you’ll enjoy his great voice and the spirituals that Elvis was famous for singing.

Confirmation Leader Needed

St. Paul's has an outstanding Confirmation program where students in grades six through eight have the opportunity to grow in faith while preparing for a faith commitment. After many years of faithful service, Brian Hillestad is stepping back, so another adult leader is needed. If this interests you or you would like to learn more about our Confirmation ministry, please speak with Pastor Stuart, Joan Strawbridge, Becky Shallow, Brian Hillestad, or Melissa Pechin. Thank you!

Musical Notes from Lindsay

Sunday, July 26

Today's music draws on the themes of our Exodus scripture, which is Exodus 12:1-14.

Gathering Hymn: Holy God, We Praise Your Name

🎶 "Prophets swell the glad refrain...bend the knee while we own the mystery." 🎶

God's proclamation to Moses that all firstborn people and animals would be struck down, unless they observed the specified rituals of the Lord's Passover, marked a significant event in both Judaism and Christianity: The blood will be a sign for you on the houses where you are, and when I see the blood, I will pass over you. No destructive plague will touch you when I strike Egypt...This is a day you are to commemorate; for the generations to come you shall celebrate it as a festival to the Lord—a lasting ordinance.

It is difficult to imagine the unquestioning devotion of the Israelites, currently enslaved and enduring daily suffering at the hands of Pharaoh, following the instructions from Moses with the firm belief that this would ultimately lead to their deliverance. It is this same devotion that is evoked in the singing of our praise to God in our gathering hymn.

Song of the Day: Glorify Thy Name

I felt called to program this simple, reflective selection in light of our reading from Exodus. Today's scripture is often included in the Maundy Thursday service, which to me is a service that conveys the immense power and profound love of our Lord. May we sing this song's meditative refrain with awe and solemnity, as we contemplate the unending love we experience as children of God.

Sending Song: Be The Hands the Heart of God

We practiced it last week...time to try it again! Take the central message of the refrain with you as you step (or perhaps dance!) out of the sanctuary...Save a little bit, then pass it on!

Experience with Google Voice

If anyone has had experience with using Google Voice in their business or organization, would you please contact Cari in the church office? In our quest to always steward funds carefully, we are looking at this as an option for our phone system. Thanks!

Coffee Fellowship Help

It may be summer time, but everyone still likes sharing a cup of coffee and some snacks after service. Please considering signing up to host an upcoming coffee fellowship.

St. Paul's Lutheran Church

104 S. Village Avenue

Exton, PA 19341

Phone: 610-363-6264

Email: Office@StPaulsLionville.org

Website: www.StPaulsLionville.org