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This Week at
St. Paul's Lutheran Church-Lionville
April 12, 2026
"Grow in Faith, Serve with Love, Invite into Fellowship"
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Second Sunday of Easter/First Responder Sunday
Sunday, April 12
8:00 am Traditional Service
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 Delores, Drew, Harold, Rick, Barbara, Anna, Scott, Lauren, Bob, Lois, Dave, Marla, Fred, Luke, Carson, Brenda, Ben, Belinda, Fran, Keith, Deb, Mary, Diana, Corky, William, Melissa, Jerry, Janet, Eamon, Arthur, Kim, Sue, Gene, Anne, Samantha S., Samantha, Steven, Rick, Janet K., Amy C., Pat, Marlene, Garnet, Chip, and Jean. We lift up the Geyer, Deets and McGovern families as they mourn the death of Greg Geyer. We pray that your comforting Spirit be present with the friends and family of state policeman Corporal Timothy O'Connor, Fire Chief Jeff Buck, and Assistant Fire Chief Robert Shick. 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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First Responder Appreciation Sunday
On Sunday, April 12 at each of the services, we're honoring the First Responders in our community! The call to worship, message and music will celebrate those who bless our community, and they will also receive a small gift! Please feel free to invite any first responders you know using the invitations on the narthex table. Additionally, you can use this website StPaulsLionville.org/firstresponders to send an invite via email, text or social media.
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Pop Up Thrift Sale
Ready for a spring refresh? Come shop our pop up thrift store this Saturday and Sunday, April 11 and 12 from 8:00 am - 2:00 pm in the parsonage. Proceeds benefit the Chester County Food Bank and help fund repairs to our parsonage.
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Rejoicing Spirits Service
Our next Rejoicing Spirits service will be on Sunday, April 12 at 4:00 pm. This is an informal, inclusive and adapted service open to all in the community, including those with intellectual and developmental disabilities, regardless of faith background. The service includes joyous music, singing and brief, meaningful, pastor-led sermons.
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Penny Wars Ends This Sunday!
PENNY WARS END THIS SUNDAY! As of Wednesday, Pastor Christian has $245.28 and Pastor Stuart has raised $156.65, while in the youth competition, John Lueders from St. Matthew's has $240.24 and Zack Heath from St. Paul's has $175.67. The pastor and youth who raise the highest amount will "win" the privilege of performing in front of the congregations. Our grand total to date is $817.84; if we raise $1,000 total combined, our Youth Director, Craig Miller, will be involved as well! Containers are in the narthex at both churches; be sure to vote with your pennies, coins, and dollars who you want to "win" in both contests!
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Rejoicing Spirits Coordinator Needed
Our Rejoicing Spirits ministry is in need of a Program Coordinator for our once-a-month worship service. The position involves worship service planning, volunteer coordination, correspondence with group homes and agencies, and other administrative duties. Please consider joining St. Paul’s amazing ministry for the intellectually and developmentally disabled. More information about the position can be found by clicking here.
Please contact Pastor Stuart or Chris Robinson if interested.
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New Member Classes
If you’ve been attending St. Paul’s, we would love to welcome you as a new member this spring! We’ll hold weekly classes starting Sunday, April 12 from 7-8 pm for four weeks as an opportunity to grow in faith, learn more about St. Paul’s and build friendships with others who are also joining. Child care will be provided. If you would like to attend or have any questions, please feel free to email PastorStuart@StPaulsLionville.org or call 610-804-1740.
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"Envelope" Fundraiser for ASP
THE 'ENVELOPE' FUNDRAISER FOR APPALACHIA SERVICE PROJECT is up on the bulletin board near the church office. You are invited to choose an envelope from the board to help purchase needed food and supplies, or to sponsor a youth for this summer's work week in Central Appalachia. Simply return the envelope with the indicated amount and card inside filled out. Completed envelopes can be placed in the church offering or turned in to the church office.
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Youth Car Wash Fundraiser
A YOUTH CAR WASH FUNDRAISER will be held Saturday morning, May 2 from 8:00 am to noon in the church parking lot (weather permitting). Come shop at the thrift store, and while you're browsing our youth will clean the exterior of your car to a shine! No charge, but donations are gratefully accepted.
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Young Families End of Year Picnic
SAVE THE DATE - THE SECOND ANNUAL YOUNG FAMILIES END-OF-YEAR PICNIC will be held on Sunday, May 31 from 12:30 pm until 3:00(ish), location TBA. Burgers, hot dogs, and drinks will be provided, with participating families asked to bring a side dish, snack, or dessert to share with the group. Save the date on your calendar now!
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Exton-Lionville Ministerium Hygiene Kit Project
Our local churches are very excited to offer this cooperative event to bless our community! We're collecting funds to purchase hygiene kit supplies in bulk. Then, on Saturday, May 16 at 10 am we’ll be assembling the kits. The kits will then be distributed to numerous local ministries to bless people in need in our community. If you would like to learn more, donate or sign up to help assemble the kits, please go to ELMinisterium.org!
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Rare Birds at Antique Ice Tool Museum
The Rare Birds (ages 50+) will be visiting the Antique Ice Tool Museum in West Chester on Thursday, April 16 at 2:00 pm and stop for ice cream on the way home! The trip is limited to 18 people. For more information, reach out to Karen Lammey.
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Cradles to Crayons Collection
It's spring cleanout time! Please donate your kids' outgrown items! We are collecting new and/or gently used kids clothing, coats, and shoes (through size adult small) for Cradles to Crayons. They are also always in need of *new* socks and underwear. Please do not donate anything with school names. Donation boxes will be in the narthex through Memorial Day weekend.
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Pickleball and Retirement Event
The Pickering Group of Thrivent is hosting a Pickle Ball Event on Thursday, April 23 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm at The Picklr in Exton. There will be an opportunity to play pickleball for an hour and a half, followed by a 30-minute workshop of the 5 Keys to Retiring Fearlessly. Please register by Monday, April 20 at https://connect.thrivent.com/pickering-group/events.
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Musical Notes From Lindsay
Honoring First Responders...Musically!
It was very fun to explore which hymns might lend themselves to this theme, and I thank Pastor Stuart for presenting me with this unique challenge.
Here are some words to listen for on Sunday, in honor of first responders:
At 8:00 am:
- Gathering Hymn: "Rise Up, O Saints of God"
- Expresses the need for the "hand of healing."
- Hymn of the Day: " Lord, You Give the Great Commission"
- "Heal the sick"
- "Lord, you call us to your service"
- "Mercy lead us to a just society"
At 10:30am:
- Gathering Song: "Ready the Way"
- "Let the broken be whole"
- "Give us strength...so we may love more like you"
- Song of the Day: "Will You Let Me Be Your Servant"
- "We are here to help eachother"
- "I will hold the Christ-light for you in the nighttime of your fear"
- Sending Song: "Mighty to Save"
- "Everyone needs compassion"
THANK YOU, FIRST RESPONDERS!
Don't forget you can find many of our upcoming March hymns and praise songs on the St. Paul's Spotify playlist for March 2026.
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Monday Morning Bible Study
The Monday morning Bible study group will resume their focus on World Religions on Monday, April 13. They meet on Monday mornings 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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Chat and Chews Book Club
The Chat and Chews Sunday School Book Club meets 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, April 19 and we will discuss 2 books: "The Lotus Shoes: A Novel" by Jane Yang, and "Prayer--Does it Make a Difference," Part 5, 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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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.
OUR HIGH SCHOOL OASIS GROUP meets again on Sunday, April 12 from 6:30 to 8:00 pm at St. Paul's, in the upstairs Youth Room. We will continue our Bible Dive series with a focus on the history of the early Christian church, from Acts up through the first three hundred years. Our first two Bible Dive sessions have had some really deep, thoughtful discussion and reflections; come and see what this is all about. All ninth through twelfth graders are welcome to attend, including friends. No advance signup necessary; just show up!
APPALACHIA SERVICE PROJECT PREP SESSION #1 will take place on Sunday, April 19 from 4:00 to 5:30 pm at St. Matthew's. All those who have signed up for our ASP week in July are asked to come to meet the rest of the group and begin making plans for our upcoming trip!
THE NEXT GOOD WORKS YOUTH WORK DAY is Saturday, April 25 from 8:15 am to 3:45 pm (meet at the Good Works warehouse in Coatesville). Come spend the day helping fix up homes for families who don't have the means to do it themselves. Anyone in eighth through twelfth grade is welcome to join us, including friends. Sign up here by Monday, April 13 to participate: Apr. 25th Good Works Workday.
YOUTH AND PARENT HELP IS NEEDED WITH OUR CAR WASH FUNDRAISERS! We are holding car washes on Sunday morning, April 26 at St. Matthew's, and on Saturday morning, May 2 at St. Paul's. All sixth through twelfth graders are encouraged to participate in one or both events to raise money for the youth ministry. Parents are needed to help move cars around. Sign up here to participate: Youth Car Wash Fundraiser Help.
YOUTH LASER TAG AND MINI GOLF - On Sunday, April 26, all sixth through twelfth graders are invited to join us for an afternoon of fun at Grand Slam in Malvern! We will meet at St. Matthew's at noon for pizza (after the car wash), then carpool to Grand Slam for laser tag, mini golf, and a bit of arcade time, returning to St. Matthew's by 3:00 pm. Cost is $20 for one youth participant, or $35 for two or more youth from the same household. Sign up here to save your spot: April 26th Youth Laser Tag & Mini Golf.
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SCAN QR CODE TO SIGN UP FOR YOUTH EVENTS
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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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Church Office Hours - Please Call Before Visiting
Please note that Maureen will be working remotely more frequently for the next few weeks, so the church office may be staffed less regularly than usual. If you plan to stop by the church, please call first to ensure someone will be there to let you in. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
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