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This Week at
St. Paul's Lutheran Church-Lionville
January 18, 2026
"Grow in Faith, Serve with Love, Invite into Fellowship"
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Second Sunday after Epiphany
Sunday, January 18
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 Dave, Marla, Fred, Garrett, Matt, Luke, Carson, Brenda, Linda, Ben, Belinda, Fran, Keith, Deb, Mary, Diana, Corky, William, Nancy Jane, 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 that your comforting Spirit be present with the friends and family of Russell Jenkins as they mourn his passing. 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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Martin Luther King Jr. Synod Day of Service
Our Southeastern Pennsylvania Synod is offering a service project on Monday, January 19 from 9:30 am to 12 pm at the Philadelphia Campus of United Lutheran Seminary. Lutheran Congregational Services and Lutheran Disaster Response, in partnership with the Southeastern Pennsylvania Synod, will be collecting and assembling hygiene kits - a critical resource for individuals and families affected by disaster. Pastor Stuart plans to attend and would welcome anyone who wanted to drive along with him! Learn more and register here and here is the list of supplies to bring.
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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, January 18, and we will discuss 2 books: "The Wife, the Maid, and the Mistress," by Ariel Lawhon, and "Prayer--Does if Make a Difference (Part 3)," by Philip Yancy. 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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MLK Yarn-a-thon Day of Service
Everyone is welcome to join the Yarncrafters on Monday, January 19 anytime from 1-4:00 pm in Room 110 for a Day of Service. We will be making hats, scarves, and blankets to donate. We will provide yarn, crochet hooks, knitting needles, and easy patterns if you need them, and we can help you get started if you would like to learn a new skill. For more information, just drop in or contact Mary McCormick at jandmmccormick@yahoo.com or Kathy Andrejko at ktardh81@gmail.com.
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The Luces New Zealand/Australia Presentation
A number of folks asked us about our trip to New Zealand and Australia, and we thought we would share some pictures and stories. If you’re interested, we’ll be sharing this presentation on Thursday, January 29 at 7 pm in the Fellowship Hall.
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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. 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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Exton/Lionville Ministerium Christian Unity Service
You are most welcome to attend the gathering of our local Christian churches as we celebrate with a special service on Sunday, February 1, 2026 at 4 pm. The service will be at St. Paul’s UCC (101 Worthington Rd. Exton, PA) with Pastor Stacy Gonzalez from Grove United Methodist preaching. Last year we were snowed out of celebrating the 1,700 year anniversary of Christian Unity through the Nicene Creed so we hope you can gather for this celebration!
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Monday Morning Bible Study
The Monday morning Bible study group invites you to join for their next discussion and overview study on World Religions. Meetings start Monday, January 26 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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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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Crafters Meeting Schedule
The crafters meet on Wednesdays at 10:00 am in the downstairs area. All are welcome!
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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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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 NEXT GOOD WORKS YOUTH WORK DAY is Saturday, January 24 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, January 12 to participate: Jan. 24th Good Works Workday.
DON'T MISS OUR YOUTH EVENT AT TOPGOLF IN KING OF PRUSSIA on Sunday, January 25 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.
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.
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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Coffee Fellowship Help
Coffee fellowship sign ups through March are now open, with many slots still available. Help facilitate this wonderful fellowship opportunity by preparing coffee and sharing goodies. Sign up online or in the narthex. Thank you!
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Late December 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 12/22/25:
Pledges: $106,425
Given: $99,595
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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