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This Week at
St. Paul's Lutheran Church-Lionville
February 16, 2025
"Grow in Faith, Serve with Love, Invite into Fellowship"
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Sixth Sunday after Epiphany
Sunday, February 16
8:00 am Traditional Service
9:15 am Faith Formation (for all ages)
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 Harry, Terry, Dave, Nick, Ron, Elaina, Adam, Anne, Samantha D., Patty, Deb, Helene M., Tom, Jen, William, Charles, Jane, Samantha, Michael, Steven, Rick, Dave M., Lucy, Janet K., Amy C., Ruth, Sid, Sandy L., Pat, Marlene, Garnet, Chip, Sandy F., and Jean. We lift up Daniel, Zach, Alistar, and Chris in the military. We pray for peace in Ukraine and the Middle East.
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The Lenten Gospel of Matthew Worship Series
Last year, during Lent, we focused on the Gospel of Mark and the feedback was overwhelmingly positive and many folks asked that we continue with another Gospel. The next logical Gospel is Matthew which we will focus on this Lent. This is one of the best ways to grow in faith, reading the Bible and especially one of the Gospels! These accounts of Jesus’ life help us understand his ministry, miracles, teaching and ultimately the sacrifice of Jesus and his resurrection. This year in Lent (March 5-April 20, 2025) we will have the daily opportunity to read, or listen to the Gospel of Matthew. Additionally, the worship services in Lent will focus on what we have read. For the Wednesday evening Lenten services, we’ll be watching a movie version of The Gospel of Matthew, word for word from the Bible with actors on location acting out the text. Lastly, there will be small groups which will meet each week for Bible study on the sections of the daily Matthew readings. To sign up for daily texts or emails with the readings and an audio version or to express interest in a Bible study, please go to StPaulsLionville.org/events.
We especially need people who are willing to host a Bible study, either in-person or online. If you would like to learn more about this, please contact PastorStuart@StPaulsLionville.org or call 610-804-1740. We hope this series will be a blessing to you!
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Marriage Vow Renewal
On Sunday, February 16 at both services there will be an opportunity to renew your marriage vows.
Many have taken this opportunity to celebrate their relationship in the past and we hope you will enjoy this celebration!
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Chat and Chews Book Club
The Chat and Chews Sunday School Book Club will now meet 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, February 16.
We will be reading "The Day the World Came to Town," by Jim DeFede. 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. Happy Reading!
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Annual Spaghetti Dinner and Youth Fundraiser
The annual spaghetti dinner and youth fundraiser will be held on Friday evening, March 7 at St. Matthew's! As in past years, there will be two seatings, one at 5:30pm and one at 7:00 pm. Unlike past years, tickets will not be sold but a freewill offering will be collected to benefit the St. Matthew's/St. Paul's youth ministry; suggested donations are $10 per adult and $5 per child 12 and under, or $30 per family. To reserve your seats, go to this link: March 7th Youth Spaghetti Dinner.
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Spaghetti Dinner Food Donations
Spaghetti dinner food donations are still needed! We are looking for people to donate food and supplies for our March 7 Spaghetti Dinner. Donations should be dropped off at St. Paul's by Thursday, March 6 or at St. Matthew's by noon Friday, March 7. Sign up here to contribute: Spaghetti Dinner Food Donations.
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St. Paul's Endowment Fund
Applications are now being accepted for the St. Paul's Endowment Fund. The request forms are in the mailbox slot in the first floor
Mailbox under Endowment Fund. All applications are due by March 1. Any questions can be directed to John Ward.
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Volunteer Your Time to St. Paul's
In March, we will be scheduling our next session (June through August) of volunteers to help support our worship services at St. Paul’s. Positions include altar care, assisting minister, lector, usher, and acolyte.
We are especially in need of:
- Acolytes for both services
- Altar care volunteers for the late service
- Assisting ministers for the late service
More information and descriptions of positions can be found online. If you would like to volunteer, please fill out the pink insert in this week’s bulletin or in the narthex or use our online form. Thank you so much for considering how you can help!
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Family Ministry Activity for Young Families
Our next activity day for younger families will be held from 3:00 to 4:30pm on Sunday afternoon, March 2 at St. Paul's! Families who have children from preschool through 5th grade are invited to join us for some active games, craft activities, and food; younger and older siblings are welcome, too! If you know you will be there, please sign up here to help us with planning: March 2nd Family Activity Day.
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Lent Begins March 5
Our Lenten journey starts on Wednesday, March 5. We will have worship services at noon and 7:00 pm with Holy Communion and the imposition of ashes. We hope you can attend one of these very special worship services! If you serve as a worship volunteer and are able to assist with the services, please email Maureen.
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Living Love Lunches
Our next Living Love Lunches lunch packing event will be on Tuesday, February 25 at 6:30 pm. Please join us to lend a hand! Donations of individual packages of salty snacks, granola bars, cookies, applesauce, fruit, and pudding may be left in the donation box in the narthex. Thank you for helping us feed our neighbors!
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Flannel Sheets
Flannel sheets are needed for Lutheran World Relief baby care kits and quilts. Place your gently used sheets in one of the bins in the hallway.
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California Wildfire Support
We've all been watching the news with the horrible wildfires they've had in the Los Angeles area. This came even closer to home when one of our members told me that her grandson's school burned to the ground. As always, Lutheran Disaster Response is mobilized to help people with supplies and resources. If you would like to learn more or donate, please visit their website! Thank you so much!
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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 30-HOUR FAMINE IS BACK! Next weekend, February 21 and 22, our 9th through 12th graders will engage in a 30-hour juice fast as they learn about the causes and challenges of child hunger throughout the world. We will be at St. Matthew's from 6:00 pm Friday through 6:30 pm Saturday doing experiential activities and discussing how we can help reduce food insecurity for our most vulnerable. Youth may still participate even if they are not able to fast; they may also come late to the event or leave early if necessary. Sign up here to be part of a deeply meaningful experience: 30-Hour Famine.
OUR YOUTH E-GAMING GROUP for 6th through 12th graders will meet again on Sunday, February 23 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm at Uplink Studios in Glenmoore. Come spend some time honing and showing off your skills, and also taking part in some cooperative online play! Family cost is $20 for one youth participant, or $35 for two or more youth participants from the same household. Sign up here to reserve your console: Feb. 23rd Youth Gaming Day.
OUR NEXT HIGH SCHOOL 'OASIS' GET-TOGETHER will be Sunday, February 23 from 6:30 to 8:00 pm at St. Paul's. Come relax and unwind from the stress of school, activities, jobs, and anything else. No heavy topics or deep Bible studies; just an opportunity to "be." No advanced sign-up necessary; just show up! Open to all 9th through 12th graders, including friends.
THE TUSCARORA LUTHERAN YOUTH RETREAT - REGISTER BY THIS SUNDAY! This annual gathering of sixth through twelfth grade youth from Lutheran congregations across southeastern Pennsylvania will be Friday evening, April 4 through Sunday, April 6 at the Tuscarora Inn and Conference Center along the Delaware River. We will gather to have fun, make new friendships and renew old ones, and engage in activities around this year's theme of Prayer. The cost is $175 per registrant if registered by February 16th; scholarships are available. Registration is open now; sign up here if you are interested in participating: Tuscarora Lutheran Youth Retreat.
REGISTRATION IS OPEN NOW FOR THIS SUMMER'S APPALACHIA SERVICE PROJECT WORK WEEK! Our annual work week with ASP will be Saturday, July 12 through Saturday, July 19, 2025. All current 7th through 12th graders are welcome to join us for a meaningful week of memorable fun and eye-opening experiences as we travel once more to Central Appalachia to help make people's homes safer, warmer, and drier. To register, go to the online ASP Registration Portal and use group code 15902 to find our trip. If you haven't participated in ASP before, you will need to create an account first; be sure to create the account in the participant's name, not the parent's! If you have questions about ASP, contact Craig Miller at craigyouthmin@gmail.com, or 484-320-0785.
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Announcement Deadlines
Maureen will be out of the office from Wednesday, March 5 through Thursday, March 13. Due to this, you have any announcements you would like included in This Week at St. Paul's on March 9 or March 16, please email them to Maureen by Monday, March 3. Thank you!
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Coffee Fellowship Help
Please sign up to lend a hand and provide Sunday morning fellowship snacks and prepare coffee. Get together with friends, family, or your church group and have some fun! Many March and April spots are still available. Sign up in the narthex or online.
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