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This Week at
St. Paul's Lutheran Church-Lionville
April 20, 2025
"Grow in Faith, Serve with Love, Invite into Fellowship"
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Easter Sunday
Sunday, April 20
8:00 am Traditional Service
9:00-10:15 am Easter Breakfast
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 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. 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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Easter Breakfast
Let us take the fuss out of Easter Breakfast! Social Ministry will be serving up breakfast from 9:00 - 10:15 am on Easter Sunday, April 20. Come enjoy Brian Lloyd's famous homemade quiche along with French toast sticks, hash brown patties, sausage, fruit, and more. A freewill donation is requested and will be used to fund the lunches for the Living Love Lunch program and the Honey Brook Thanksgiving Food Drive. Come enjoy a delicious breakfast while helping others in our broader community. We understand plans can be somewhat fluid but please help give us an idea of how much food to make by signing up online. If you are able to help with the breakfast, sign up here.
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Easter Family Pictures
On Easter Sunday, after each of the services, our wonderful photography team will be taking family portraits. Room 102 (across from the downstairs restrooms) will be available for you to stop by in your Easter best and get a free photo of you and your family!
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St. Matthew's Annual Easter Egg Hunt
St. Matthew's annual Easter Egg Hunt will be held Saturday, April 19 beginning at 10:00 am at St. Matthew's. All kids from toddlers through 5th grade are welcome to come participate in the egg hunt and other Easter-related activities. If you know you are coming, sign up here to help us with planning the event: April 19th St. Matthew's Egg Hunt.
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Twin Valley Coffee Youth Fundraiser Now Open!
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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Holy Hilarity Sunday
This year we continue our “every other year” pattern of Holy Hilarity the Sunday after Easter. In the Greek early church there was a tradition of having a service of joy and celebration after Easter. The custom was rooted in the musings of early church theologians (like Augustine, Gregory of Nyssa, and John Chrysostom) that God played a practical joke on the devil by raising Jesus from the dead. "Risus paschalis,” the Easter laugh the early theologians called it. (It’s also called Holy Humor or Bright Sunday in some traditions.) Like many things in the history of the church, this idea has made a resurgence in more recent years. Two years back we had a joyous celebration of Holy Hilarity and we hope you can attend and celebrate some fun and light-heartedness as God’s power has defeated all darkness and gloom!
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Church Office Closed Easter Monday
The church office will be closed on Monday, April 21 in observance of Easter Monday and to allow our staff time to celebrate Easter with their families. Regular hours (9:00 am - 4:30 pm Mondays - Thursdays) will resume on Tuesday, April 22.
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Help With High School Senior Dinner
We need help with the May 2 High School Senior Dinner. 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 2nd Senior Dinner Help.
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Penny Wars Youth Fundraiser Update
Penny Wars will be EXTENDED through Sunday, April 27, 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 a few more 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 still need two female and one male adult leaders to round out our group. 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 on 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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A Night with Chris Herren
On Tuesday, April 22, the CCIU, in partnership with Immaculata University, kicks off Mental Health Awareness Month with an unforgettable presentation by former NBA player Chris Herren. In this powerful evening, Chris shares his raw, inspiring journey from addiction to recovery. The event will take place at Alumnae Hall at Immaculata University (1145 W King Road, Immaculata, PA 19345. Click here to reserve your spot.
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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 forms (and volunteer forms!) are available on our website. We are looking forward to seeing you at VBS this year!!
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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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Weekday Morning Bible Study
The Monday morning Matthew Bible study group will meet in Room 110 on Monday, April 21 at 10:00 am. The group will continue meeting on Tuesday mornings at 10:00 am in Room 207 on April 29, May 6, May 13, and May 20. All are welcome to join!
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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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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 - SAVE THE DATE! We will be having a special celebration and dinner for our 2025 high school graduates on Friday, May 2 from 6:30 to 9:00 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.
OUR NEXT APPALACHIA SERVICE PROJECT PREP SESSION will be held on Sunday, May 4 from 4:00 until 5:30 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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Living Love Lunches
Our next Living Love Lunches packing event will be on Tuesday, April 22 at 6:30 pm. Hope you can join us. And, we’re still collecting individual packages of salty snacks, granola bars, cookies, applesauce, fruit, and pudding. They can be left in the donation box in the narthex.
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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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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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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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Thank You to In Touch Ministry
Nancy Jane would like to extend her thanks to the In Touch Ministry group for thinking of her at Easter and delivering a lovely lily for her to enjoy.
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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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