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This Week at
St. Paul's Lutheran Church-Lionville
February 1, 2026
"Grow in Faith, Serve with Love, Invite into Fellowship"
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Fourth Sunday after Epiphany
Sunday, February 1
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
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Our Prayer List.
We pray for Lois, Dave, Marla, Fred, Garrett, Matt, Luke, Carson, Brenda, Linda, Ben, Belinda, Fran, Keith, Deb, Mary, Diana, Corky, William, Melissa, Jerry, Diana, Janet, Eamon, Arthur, Kim, Sue, Gene, Anne, Samantha S., Samantha, Steven, Rick, Lucy, Janet K., Amy C., Pat, Marlene, Garnet, Chip, and Jean. We lift up 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.
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The Lenten Gospel of Luke
This Lent (February 18 through Easter on April 5) we will continue exploring the Gospels, moving on to the Gospel of Luke. This is one of the best ways to grow in faith, reading a Gospel account of Jesus’ life. Luke has many unique details including Mary’s perspective and a number of miracles and parables from Jesus. As we continue reading, we will ultimately read of Jesus’ sacrifice and resurrection as we enter Holy Week! The series offers the daily opportunity to read, or listen to the Gospel of Luke while the worship services focus on what we have read. On Wednesday evenings we’ll be watching the movie The Gospel of Luke, word for word from the Bible with actors on location acting out the text. Best of all, there will be weekly Bible study groups where you can discuss what you’ve read while making friends. To sign up, please visit StPaulsLionville.org/luke. We hope this series will be a blessing to you!
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Congregational Meeting and Brunch
On Sunday, February 1 we will have our annual congregational meeting, following our single combined at 9:30 am. There will be no Sunday School that morning, but our wonderful Sunday School staff will be providing a short activity for kids during the meeting. We will also be gathering for a potluck style brunch. Please sign up here to attend, help out, or bring a dish to share. Snow date is Sunday, February 8.
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Bring-A-Friend Sunday
We will be celebrating “Bring-a-Friend Sunday” at both services on Sunday, February 15. Please reach out to a friend, family member, or neighbor and invite them to join us at St. Paul’s.
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More Snow and the Triple Blessing of Automatic Giving
We have had a snowy winter so far, and unfortunately we had to cancel worship for snow on December 14 and January 25, and we also had lower attendance due to snow on January 18. It's great that we offer the worship livestream, but it definitely affects St. Paul's finances when the weather is poor. If you were considering automatic giving, this would definitely be a good time!
Automatic giving is a real blessing for St. Paul’s as it means a consistent and dependable income, even when weather is bad or people are out of town. For you, it offers a simple and convenient way to give regularly, similar to setting up automatic payments for things like a mortgage or utilities. You can arrange automatic giving through your bank’s bill pay service, usually with no fees, or in just a few minutes on our church Give webpage. The final blessing Jesus notes in Luke 6:38, "...the measure you give will be the measure you get back.” Thank you so much for considering automatic giving to support the ministry of St. Paul’s!
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Monday Morning Bible Study
The Monday morning Bible study group was postponed due to weather on January 26, but you are invited to join for their next discussion. Their overview study on World Religions will no begin on Monday, February 2 at 10:00 am in room 110 and run through Monday, May 18, 2026. Come when you can! For more information, contact Mary McCormick at Jandmmccormick@yahoo.com.
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Rare Birds Pizza and Game Day
The Rare Birds (ages 50+) next meeting will be a pizza and game day in the Fellowship Hall on Tuesday, February 10 at noon. If you’d like to join, please plan to bring a favorite game to share and RSVP to Karen Lammey by Tuesday, February 3.
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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, however in February we will meet on the FOURTH Sunday, due to Friend's Sunday. We meet after the late service in the Lounge next to the Hospitality Room. Our next meeting will be on Sunday, February 22, and we will discuss 2 books: "The Nurse's Secret," by Amanda Skenandore, and "Prayer--Does it Make a Difference," Part 4, by Philip Yancey. 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 at ggwerner@verizon.net or call the church office for more information. Happy Reading!
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Ash Wednesday and Wednesday Lenten Services
Our Lenten journey starts on Wednesday, February 18. 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! During the Wednesdays of Lent (February 25-April 1) we will have brief
services at 7 pm which will include The Gospel of Luke movie. More information on the Gospel of Luke Lenten worship series is coming soon.
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Pop Up Thrift Store Next Weekend
Our next pop up thrift store will be on Saturday and Sunday, February 7 and 8 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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Family Trip to Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area
BACK THIS YEAR! Our family trip to Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area will take place on Saturday, February 21. Meet at St. Matthew's at 7:30 am to travel to Middle Creek (about an hour's drive), or meet us there at the Willow Point Trail parking lot (off Kleinfeltersville Road) for some hiking and exploration. Hopefully we'll get to see some of the amazing snow goose migration that takes place through the area. Bring snacks and water; hot dogs and hot chocolate will be provided. Sign up here to join us! Weather postponement date will be Saturday, February 28.
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Living Love Lunches Supplies
Each month, Social Ministry provides 50 lunches for the homeless in Chester through Living Love Lunches. To help make the lunches, they are in need of the following items:
- Individual bags of chips, pretzels, crackers or cookies
- Granola bars
- Individual servings of fruit or applesauce
If you can contribute, put your donation in the bin in the narthex labeled Living Love Lunches. Thank you for helping the homeless in Chester.
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Sheets Needed
Sheets are needed for Lutheran World Relief projects. Any size or material. Place your gently used sheets in the bin under the table in the hallway.
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Musical Notes From Lindsay
Our new music director, Lindsay Woessner, wants to share some information about songs for upcoming services and why she's chosen them. See below for this week's notes and keep an eye out for future notes.
Listen For It
February 1, 9:30am Service, Sending Song: My Lighthouse
Why I Love This Song? The use of metaphor provides powerful imagery, describing a storm of troubles, and Jesus' promise to deliver us "safe to shore." The instrumentation includes mandolin and accordion, creating a rich folk sound.
Get Ready to Love It
February 8th @ 10:30am Service, Song of the Day: Act Justly, Love Mercy, Walk Humbly
Why I Love This Recording? The live acoustic version trims the song back to acoustic guitar and vocals, allowing the raw power of the text to be at the front and center. Enjoy, and get ready to join us in singing this "new-to-us" selection. We'll have an informal rehearsal of the song's chorus before the start of 10:30 am worship on 2/8.
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St. Paul's Reading Phillies Game
St Paul's is going to the Reading Phillies game on Sunday, April 26. The game starts at 3:15 pm. The Philly Phanatic will be there that day. Tickets are $15.00 per person.
Payment by check made payable to Anne Wiest is due no later than Sunday, March 15. Payments can be handed to Kyle or Anne Wiest. Sign up online here.
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Chester County ELCA Night with the 76ers
Advent Lutheran Church has arranged for a Chester County Congregations of the ELCA Night at the Philadelphia 76ers! Take in the game as the Sixers take on the Portland Trailblazers on Sunday, March 15 at 6:00 pm. Purchase tickets through this link to access discounted tickets, a 76ers group gift, and early entry for pregame warmups. Tickets must be purchased by Friday, February 13.
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Apply for St. Paul's Endowment Funds
The Request for Endowment Funds can be made via the Application for Funds Form (found in the Endowment mailbox under the stairs). The application should be submitted to the Endowment Fund Committee no later than the first of March. The application should be completed in full, detailing the group requesting the funds, purpose, the level of involvement/participation, the dollar value being requested, and the ministry that will be helped by the dollars allocated. A brief summary should be presented on "why" the funds are being requested and the expected outcome of the request. Please contact Dave Dunn with any questions.
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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 'BIBLE DIVE' will be on Sunday, February 1 from 6:30 to 8:00 pm at St. Paul's (note the change in date!). Our first session involved a really good discussion around baptism and the Holy Spirit. Come spend some time relaxing from the stresses from life and resting in God's Good News! Open to all ninth through twelfth graders, including friends. No sign up necessary; just show up.
AN OUTDOOR ADVENTURE OPPORTUNITY! 6th THROUGH 12th GRADE YOUTH are invited to participate in our trip to Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area on Saturday, February 21. Meet at St. Matthew's at 7:30 am to carpool to Middle Creek and spend the day hiking, exploring, and hopefully seeing some of the amazing snow goose migration. Bring snacks and water; hot dogs and hot chocolate will be provided. Sign up here to join us: Feb. 21st Trip to Middle Creek WMA. Weather postponement date will be Saturday, February 28.
NEW DATE FOR POSTPONED YOUTH EVENT AT TOPGOLF IN KING OF PRUSSIA! We may have gotten snowed out on Sunday, January 25, but we have rescheduled this event for Sunday, February 22 from Noon to 3:00 pm! Spend a couple of fun hours showing off your golf swing (or developing one), eating, and having fun with friends! ALL youth in grades six through twelve are invited to participate, including friends. The household cost will be $20 for one participant, or $35 for two or more participants from the same household. Sign up here; don't throw away your shot! Jan. 25th Youth TopGolf Event.
YOUTH REGISTRATION FOR APPALACHIA SERVICE PROJECT IS NOW OPEN! Current seventh through twelfth graders are able to participate in this annual trip to Central Appalachia to help make homes safer, warmer, and drier for families in need. This year's ASP trip will be July 11 through 18 (Saturday through Saturday), with three prep sessions happening Sundays April 19, May 3, and May 31.
To register, go to ASP's registration portal at https://apps.skycog.com/reg/APPSERV/SignIn.asp and do the following:
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Log in to your ASP account. (If you have never attended ASP before, you will need to create a new account in the participant's name, not the parent's.)
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Enter 16866 for the group number, to find our trip.
- Complete the registration, release, and medical forms online.
The cost per participant will be $400; youth will have the opportunity to earn money toward their trip by helping with fundraisers in late winter and spring. This trip has filled up for the past three years, so don't wait too long if you want to come with us this summer! Questions? Contact Craig Miller at craigyouthmin@gmail.com, or by text or phone at 484-320-0785.
REGISTER NOW FOR THE TUSCARORA LUTHERAN YOUTH RETREAT! This annual synod-wide youth event will take place Friday evening, March 20 through Sunday afternoon, March 22. ALL sixth through twelfth graders are encouraged to participate, and friends are welcome to join us, too! The cost is $175 per person; scholarships are available. Sign up at this link; registration deadline is Sunday, February 1.
THE WINTER-SPRING YOUTH EVENT SCHEDULE is now posted and available on the church website's youth page; be sure to check it out and block out dates for upcoming activities!
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SCAN QR CODE TO SIGN UP FOR YOUTH EVENTS
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January 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 01/27/26:
Given: $135,400
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.
- We have reached and exceeded our goal, which will allow us to repair sidewalks as well! Thank you!
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