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This Week at
St. Paul's Lutheran Church-Lionville
April 27, 2025
"Grow in Faith, Serve with Love, Invite into Fellowship"
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Second Sunday of Easter
Sunday, April 27
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 Bert, Zane, Lois, Loretta, Christine, Larry, Eamon, Arthur, Hunter, Mike, Kim, Sue, Samantha, Gene, Dave, Nick, Ron, Elaina, Adam, Anne, Samantha D., Patty, Deb, Helene M., Samantha, Michael, Steven, Rick, Lucy, Janet K., Amy C., Ruth, Sid, Sandy L., Pat, Marlene, Garnet, Chip, and Jean. Comfort and guide the members and leaders of the Catholic Church as they mourn the death of Pope Francis. Welcome Francis into your kingdom as your faithful servant, and allow the Holy Spirit to inspire those working to select a new pope. We lift up Daniel, Zach, Alistar, and Chris 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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Exton/Lionville Ministerium Music Fest
Please join with the folks of our area as we celebrate the incredible musical gifts of our churches on Sunday, May 4 at 7:00 pm at St. Paul's Lutheran Church at 104 S. Village Avenue, Exton. (Online at YouTube.com/StPaulsLionville) The evening will feature a variety of music from our various local congregations followed by a time of fellowship with others!
We are also looking for volunteers to provide refreshments after the event. Sign up here to bring a snack or sweet.
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Peanut Butter & Jelly Food Drive
Each year around this time we support the Chester County Food bank as they prepare summer student food boxes. These boxes help school-age children and their families receive nutritious, easy to prepare, non-perishable food during the summer vacation months. The boxes are designed to be kid friendly, containing items that children should be able to prepare with little to no adult supervision like PB&J. They are also put in the Senior Food boxes. Please add PB&J (plastic jars only, please) to your grocery run and bring them to church through Sunday, June 15. Thank you for your donations.
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Help With High School Senior Dinner
We need help with the May 3 High School Senior Dinner (note change in date!). We're looking for people to take leadership roles in decoration planning and setup, as well as food planning and preparation. We also need folks to help with setup and cleanup for the event. Please sign up here to help: May 3rd Senior Dinner Help.
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Twin Valley Coffee Youth Fundraiser
Our St. Paul's/St. Matthew's Youth Ministry has partnered with Twin Valley Coffee to raise funds. Our fundraiser will be completely contact-less. Twin Valley Coffee has created a unique online store for our team. Simply share the site with friends and family members near or far. Make sure to tell them that Twin Valley Coffee will roast and ship each order as soon as it is placed. The profit from every bag of coffee purchased and merchandise from our online store will add to our fundraising total. We will make $2.50 profit for every 12 oz. bag, $10 profit for every 5 lb. bag of coffee, and $3.50 profit for every “5 Small Cold Brews” card and “5 Large Cold Brews” card sold. We will make $1.00 on every “1 Small Cold Brew” and “1 Large Cold Brew” card sold. We will also make $5 profit for each apparel item and $3 profit for each drinkware item sold. Our fundraiser will run from April 11 to May 2.
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ASP Donations
Donation envelopes for our Appalachia Service Project trip are now hanging on the bulletin board in the Narthex, near the office and back parking lot exit. Donation amounts range from $10 to $200, and will cover things such as duct tape, drill bits, a tank of gas for the van, and a sponsorship of one of our youth participants. Just grab an envelope, fill out the card inside, and return it with your donation to the offering plate or church office.
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Pick Up Your St. Paul's Magnet!
St. Paul's car magnets are now available in the narthex. Pick one up and spread the word about our faith community!
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Penny Wars Youth Fundraiser Update
Our last weekend for Penny Wars is coming up, with the losing pastor's performance to take place on May 4! As of Wednesday, April 16, St. Matthew's has 16,116 points, and St. Paul's has 24,561! Total dollars raised so far are $542.12. If we raise a combined $1,000 or more between the two congregations, our Youth Director Craig Miller will ALSO be involved in the event! What are penny wars? For more detailed info about this friendly youth fundraiser competition with St. Matthew's Chester Springs, see the display in the Narthex.
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Adult Leaders Needed for ASP
We need one more male and two more female adult leaders for our Appalachia Service Project work week this summer. We have enough youth signed up that we will be taking FOUR work crews on our July 12 -19 trip, but we cannot take them all if we don't find these leaders very soon!. If you can help or want more info, please contact Craig Miller at craigyouthmin@gmail.com as soon as possible!
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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 actually be on the FOURTH SUNDAY, this Sunday, April 27 due to Easter.
We will be reading "Ordinary Grace" by William Kent Kruegar. 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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Pop Up Thrift Store News!
Our pop up thrift store continues to be a huge success! Our April sale made over $2700, which will go towards local charities and repairs to the parsonage. Thank you to everyone who has supported the thrift store through donating items, helping to organize and price donations, working and promoting the sale, and shopping! Our next sale will be Saturday, May 17 and Sunday, May 18 from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm.
Due to our fantastic sales, we are in need donations, donations, donations! Home decor is our biggest seller, but we would love all items with the exception of outdated electronics and baby equipment that could have recalls. Donations may be left in the air locks between the entrance doors.
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Monday Morning Bible Study
The Monday morning Matthew Bible study group will continue meeting on Monday mornings at 10:00 am in Room 110 on April 28, May 5, May 12, and May 19. All are welcome to join!
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The Gospel of Matthew Follow Up Survey
Please give us some feedback on this simple survey to help our planning for next year!
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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 SENIORS AND FAMILIES: DATE CHANGE FOR OUR CELEBRATION DINNER -- We will be having a special celebration and dinner for our 2025 high school graduates on Saturday, May 3 from 5:30 to 8:00 pm at St. Matthew's. Further information is coming, but hold the spot on your calendar now!
CAR WASH HELP NEEDED - YOUTH AND PARENTS! On Sunday morning, April 27, youth in sixth through twelfth grade are encouraged to help us with our car wash fundraiser at St. Matthew's. We need plenty of help with washing (youth), as well as shuttling cars around (adults). The event will run from 8:00 am setup through 11:00 am cleanup. Sign up here to have some good, clean fun and raise money for our youth ministry: April 27th St. Matt's Car Wash.
APRIL 27TH YOUTH LASER TAG AND MINI GOLF AFTERNOON! After your busy morning helping with our car wash fundraiser (hint hint), spend a couple of hours unwinding with laser tag and mini golf at Grand Slam in Malvern. Meet at St. Matthew's at noon for pizza, then carpool to Grand Slam for an afternoon of fun, returning to St. Matthew's around 3:30 pm. Family cost is $20 for one participant, or $35 for two or more participants from the same household. Sign up here to save your spot: April 27th Laser Tag & Mini Golf.
DECORATING OUR NEW YOUTH ROOM AT ST. PAUL'S will happen on Sunday, May 4 from 12:30 to 3:00 pm. All sixth through twelfth graders are invited to come paint, put up wall hangings, and help us create our new space! Pizza will be provided. Sign up here so we know how much food to order: May 4th Youth Room Decorating.
OUR NEXT APPALACHIA SERVICE PROJECT PREP SESSION will be held on Sunday, May 4 from 4:00 until 6:00 pm at St. Paul's. Find out work crew assignments and where we will be serving in Central Appalachia this summer!
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Holy Week and Easter Thank You!
A big thank you to all the volunteers and staff members that helped contribute to a blessed and successful Holy Week and Easter celebration. The dozens of individuals who helped by preparing food, serving as a worship volunteer, providing music, decorating the sanctuary, greeting guests, or any other way were all part of what made this most sacred week special for everyone. Thank you!
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VBS Is Coming!
Hello everyone! Road Trip VBS will be held July 21 - 25, 2025! We welcome students from age 4 (by 1/1/25) through 5th grade (completed 2024-2025 school year). Older students and adults are encouraged to volunteer as helpers. We are looking for station leaders at this time. If you are interested in leading crafts or snack please reach out to Leah or Cari. We are happy to answer any questions you may have regarding the level of commitment. More information and registration information coming soon. We are looking forward to seeing you at VBS this year!!
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Bear Creek Camp
Looking for something to do this summer? Tired of the same old shore house every year? Have you considered Bear Creek Camp in the near by Poconos? BCC is part of the ELCA and sponsored in part by the Southeast Pennsylvania Synod. They have been providing summertime fun for kids since the 1970’s. There are programs for kids as young as first grade, all the way to high school seniors. In addition to traditional camping, this year there is an optional white water rafting trip for junior and senior high kids.
Check out Bear Creek Camp at https://bearcreekcamp.org/camps/summer-camp/. Now is the perfect time to sign up. There are 8 different sessions to choose from, the first one starts on June 15.
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St. Paul's Blood Drive
Our next Red Cross Blood Drive will be on Thursday, May 29 from 2:30 - 7:30 pm. Stay tuned for more details and information on how to sign up to donate.
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College Grads
Share your college graduate’s name, picture, college, degree, area of study, and future plans for a spotlight feature in the May newsletter! Please send photo and details to Maureen@StPaulsLionville.org
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Younger Families "Family Faith Friends" Gathering
Younger families, come to our "Family Faith Friends" end-of-school-year gathering on Sunday, June 8 from noon to 3:00 pm at Warwick County Park! Families with kids in preschool through fifth grade are invited to join us for a barbecue and relaxed afternoon of food and fun at one of the park's pavilions. (Older and younger siblings are welcome, too.) Get to know other families at St. Paul's and St. Matthew's as we mark the completion of another school year and the start of summer! Families are asked to bring a side dish, snack, or dessert to share with the group; burgers, hot dogs, and beverages will be provided. RSVP here to be part of the fun: June 8th Family Faith Friends Gathering. For questions, contact Craig Miller at craigyouthmin@gmail.com.
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Question, Persuade, Refer Training
QPR teaches the everyday person how to recognize and respond to someone thinking about suicide. Just like the Heimlich or CPR, this is a skill which we hope to never use, but are prepared in an emergency. The training will be offered on Wednesday, May 28 from 6:00 - 7:30 pm in partnership with Chester County Hospital. Click here for more information.
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Old Beach and Bath Towels Needed
If you have any old beach or bath towels, please consider donating them for the Boy Scouts to use to dry cars during their fundraising car washes for Eagle Scout projects. Towels may be given to Scott Heath on Sunday mornings or left in the storage room near the exterior stairs to the Fellowship Hall.
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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 04/15/25:
Pledges: $68,720
Funds Received: $59,705
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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