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This Week at
St. Paul's Lutheran Church-Lionville
February 2, 2025
"Grow in Faith, Serve with Love, Invite into Fellowship"
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Presentation of Our Lord
Sunday, February 2
9:30 am Combined Service
Congregational Meeting and Brunch to Follow
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 pray that your comforting Spirit be present with the Heydt family as they grieve the death of Nancy. 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 StPaulsLioville.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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St. Paul's Thrift Store Opening!
Our first St. Paul’s pop-up thrift store will be held on Saturday, February 8 and Sunday, February 9 from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm in the Parsonage. We will also have the parsonage open until 1:00 pm on Sunday, February 2 for a preview of the sale. Proceeds will go towards renovations to the parsonage and local charities. Come find some bargains and help out a great cause! Please contact Jennifer Pindle with questions.
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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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Our New Director of Music!
We are very pleased to welcome Martin Hinkley as the new Director of Music at St. Paul's. Our discerning team was blessed to have a number of great candidates and Martin stood out as the best!
Martin has taught all levels of vocal and instrumental music in the public schools of Pennsylvania and Arizona. Martin has a Bachelor’s degree in music education from Millersville University and a Master’s degree in music history from West Chester University. He feels equally comfortable conducting a concert choir as well as a symphonic band. Martin is a vocalist and a trumpeter and continues to perform in the Lancaster Chamber Singers and the Lancaster British Brass Band. Martin grew up in a Lutheran Church where he began singing the Kyrie portion of the service while still in high school. His father is a retired ELCA minister. Martin has worked with church music ensembles for the past 15 years and is excited to begin working with the musicians at St. Paul’s Lutheran.
Martin will be concluding his employment at St. Paul’s in Fleetwood, PA and will start on February 10 and you’ll get to meet him at worship on Sunday, February 16. He’ll be in the church office, but during this transition time if you want to meet him it would be best to make an appointment.
Martin can be reached at the church office at 610-363-6264 ext. 6 and his email address will be Martin@StPaulsLionville.org.
Also, many thanks to our discerning team of Brad Rice, Brian Lloyd, Emily Lloyd, John Peiffer, Kelly Grant, and Pastor Stuart for their hard work and faithfulness to this process. Please be patient during this time of transition and keep St. Paul's in your prayers!
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Family Ministry Activity for Young Families
Our Family Ministry Team is hosting another activity for young families on Sunday afternoon, March 2 at St. Paul's! Details coming shortly, but save the date!
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Rare Birds Lunch
Our February get together will be a Valentine’s lunch on Tuesday, February 11 at noon. Please RSVP to Karen Lammey by February 6.
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Annual Congregational Meeting Details
On Sunday, February 2 we will have our annual congregational meeting. There will just be one worship service at 9:30 am followed by the meeting. The meeting will be livestreamed, but you may only vote by attending in person. The meeting will be followed with a fellowship potluck. Please sign up at StPaulsLionville.org/events to bring something to share. There will be no Sunday School that morning, but our wonderful Sunday School staff will be providing a short event for kids during the meeting. The annual report is now available in the narthex and if you would like a digital copy, please email Cari in the office at caristpauls@gmail.com.
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Memorial Service for Nancy Heydt
In the embrace of God's love, we invite you to remember and celebrate the life of Nancy Heydt. Nancy's memorial service will be on Saturday, February 8 at St. Paul's. There will be a time of visitation from 9:45-10:45 am followed by the service at 11 am.
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Scout Sunday
On Sunday, February 9 we will celebrate Scout Sunday. Members of our Boy Scout Troop will be assisting with the 10:30 am service, and the Boy Scouts will be taking care of our Coffee Fellowship after both services. Please join us for this special service.
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Brickside Brunch for Living Love Lunches
We are partnering with Brickside Grille (in Eagleview) to raise funds for Living Love Lunches. They have a buffet brunch on Sundays from 10 am until 1:30 pm. Our designated Sunday is the first one of the month, so our next fundraising date will be Sunday, February 2, starting at 10 am.
When you present our flyer or email, Brickside will return 15% of your purchase to St. Paul’s for Living Love Lunch supplies. You must show a printed flyer or show it on your phone. Flyers can be picked up in the narthex or accessed online here.
The spread is amazing including many breakfast, lunch and seafood items. The cost is $33 which includes coffee, tea or soft drinks. Thanks in advance for taking one for the team by eating too much!!!
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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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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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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 5:30 pm 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. Paul's/St. Matthew'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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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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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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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.
6TH, 7TH, AND 8TH GRADERS - DON'T MISS OUR ESCAPE ROOM EVENT! Our Middle School MANIA! group is going to Elite Escape in Exton on Sunday afternoon, February 9. Meet at St. Paul's at 11:45 am for pizza, then we will carpool to Elite Escape to attempt to 'Escape from Oz!' Family cost is $20 for one participant, or $35 for two or more participants from the same household. Sign up here to be "locked away": Feb. 9th Middle School MANIA! Escape Room.
OUR NEXT HIGH SCHOOL 'OASIS' GET-TOGETHER will be Sunday, February 9 from 6:30 to 8:00 pm at St. Matthew'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 30-HOUR FAMINE IS RETURNING! Our high school youth have asked to participate in this learning experience once again this year, so on Friday, February 21 through Saturday, February 22, our 9th through 12th graders will engage in a 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 if you want to participate: 30-Hour Famine.
THE ANNUAL TUSCARORA LUTHERAN YOUTH RETREAT will be Friday evening, April 4 through Sunday, April 6 at the Tuscarora Inn and Conference Center along the Delaware River. Sixth through twelfth grade youth from Lutheran congregations across southeastern Pennsylvania 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 before February 15; 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 NEXT 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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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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Coffee Fellowship Help
Sharing coffee, snacks, and fellowship after services is a St. Paul's tradition. Help us keep it alive by signing up to help by making coffee and providing goodies. You can sign up online or in the narthex.
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