In the name of our Lord, Jesus Christ, welcome! Worship Schedule: 8:00am Traditional Service 10:45am Contemporary Svc

Sunday School 9:15am (pre-K--8th) /9:30am (Adult) Holy Communion at both services; Children’s bulletins available in back of sanctuary.

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church; Pastor Mark Singh-Hueter 104 S. Village Avenue, Exton, PA 19341

610.363.6264 office / 610.594.9393 preschool

office@stpaulslionville.org / www.stpaulslionville.org

Office Hours: Mon-Thur: 9am-3pm, Fri: 9-12 noon

Whether or not you are Lutheran, if you are baptized &

believe, we invite you to commune with us.

Children who have not yet celebrated their first

communion are invited forward for a blessing.

This Week at St. Paul’s

For Sunday, January 22, 2017

EVENTS - Upcoming Week 1/22 - 1/28/17

SUN: Jan 22 9:30a 3:00p 7:00p

New Member Meet/Greet (P) BSA Mtg (Dickinson) (FH) Christian Unity Svc at St. Elizabeth

MON: 23 9:30a 7:00p 7:00p

Women’s Bible Study (101) NEW DAY Social Ministry Mtg (101) Worship Planning Team (205) No Bells

TUES: 24 7:00p 7:00p

Bible Study at Simpson Meadows Mutual Ministry Meeting (111)

WED: 25 9:30a 6:15p 6:30p 7:30p

Crafters (P) Praise Players (201) Village Walk Mtg (101) Worship Team (S)

THU: 26 8:00a 6:15p 7:30p

Amigos Voice of the Spirit choir (201) Kingdom Choir (S/201)

FRI: 27 6:00p Chili Cook-Off (FH)

SAT: 28 9-2pm St. Matthew’s Mtg (203/4)

WORSHIP VOLUNTEERS THIS SUNDAY

10:45 CONTEMPORARY SERVICE

Worship Coordinator:

Altar Care:

Asst. Minister:

Communion Assts:

Greeters:

Lector:

Ushers:

Acolyte:

Child Sermon Asst.:

Announcements:

Welcome Table:

Coffee Fellowship:

Altar Flower Deliv:

Binder Art:

Frieda Schmidt

Mark Hansen

Mark Hansen

Bryan Mowery, Dan Rappucci

Mark and Candy Knepley

Elisa Mata

Kelly Conklin, Ted Diewald

Paige Hauer

Carly Hauer

Dan Rappucci

Mark Knepley

Mary and Chip Weiss

Vicky Channell (n/a)

Alyssa Sherner

8:00 TRADITIONAL SERVICE

Worship Coordinator:

Altar Care:

Asst. Minister:

Communion Assts:

Greeters:

Lector:

Ushers:

Acolyte:

Crucifer:

Announcements:

Welcome Table:

Bread Baker:

Lock-Up:

Coffee Fellowship:

Linda Dierksheide

Carol Hallberg, Abby Krauss

Chet Henricksen

Brad Rice, Chris Robinson

Sue and Brad Rice

Dan Shallow

Linda and Dan Dierksheide

Laine Geary

Andrew Mills

Nancy Berger

Kirk Berger

Candy Knepley

Dave Heydt

2017 Altar Flower Calendar is Up! The sign-up sheet for 2017 altar flowers is up in the hallway. Arrangements are $30. Stop by and pick a Sunday to decorate our altar; be sure to include the message you’d like included. Flowers can be picked up after the 2nd service or delivered to someone who is home-bound. Just let the office know.

Annual Congregational Meeting/Brunch - Jan. 29 Please mark your calendars for our yearly meeting on Sunday, January 29. There will be one service at

9:30am followed by a short meeting in the sanctuary. This will be followed by brunch upstairs in Fellowship Hall. There is no Sunday School.

We could use help with the brunch! We need: 8 breakfast casseroles, 5 fruit salads or fruit trays, 9 pastry or donuts trays. We also need 3 more people to set up and 3 more people for cleanup. Please see the sign-up in the hall or respond to this mail.

The Annual Report If you should have any questions regarding the report, our Treasurer, Linda Dierksheide, will be available after both services this Sunday, January 22nd, to answer questions in Room 110.

The Memorial Service for Robert Alexander (husband of member Ginny Alexander) is this Saturday,10:30AM, at St. Paul’s. Visitation is from 9:30-10:15AM.

Dear Members & Friends: The next few pages list many upcoming events taking place

here at St. Paul’s or in the local area. For information, call the office at 610-363-6264,

email: office@stpaulslionville.org, or visit us on-line at: www.stpaulslionville.org.

We welcome you and invite you to participate in all of our activities. All are invited for fellowship in the narthex’s fellowship room after services.

THIS WEEK'S NEWS For Sunday, January 22, 2017

THIS WEEK WE PRAY FOR:

Buddy Doernte, Mark Frombach, the Granddaughter of Patti and Bruce

Burt, Sarah Wait, Mike Huffman, Brian Hillestad, Shirley Jones, Audrey

Pechin, Jeannie Broderick, Richard Cherrington, Jordan Whitacre, John

Newman, Mary Mourar, Mary Ann McCracken, Dorothy Dickol, Courtney

Brinkert, Jerry Berger, Clark Cable, Eleanor Murray, Josie Williams, Dave

Gieschen, Dave DeKonty. We lift in grief and prayer the family and friends

of Ginny Alexander on the death of her husband, Robert.

Unless specified otherwise, names remain on the non-military prayer request list for 4 weeks. You can re-list.

MILITARY: We pray for

those serving

in the military,

especially

Timothy Smith

in Iraq.

Building Bridges: A Further Study of Islam We invite you to join us for four Tuesday nights from 7-8:15 pm to learn more about Islam. Our speaker is Asheq Fazlullah from the Islamic Network Group.

Two meetings will be held at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Exton and two will be held at St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church in Chester Springs. The sessions are as follows:

January 31 (St. Paul’s) “What is said in prayer?” February 7 (St. Matthew’s) “What does tradition

say about Jesus, Mary and the prophets?” February 21 (St. Paul’s) “What popular topics

from the Quran are often misunderstood?” February 28 (St. Matthew’s) “Geopolitics and

current day issues” Attendance at all 4 sessions is not required so please attend the ones that work for your schedule. An honorarium will be given to the Dela. Valley Speakers Bureau, an affiliate of the Islamic Network Group. Please sign up in the lobby of St Matthew’s CLC, in the hallway at St Paul’s or online at the following link:

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090f4ea9ad2da4ff2-building

2017 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity

The Exton-Lionville Ministerium invites you to:

An Evening of Prayer & Fellowship

this Sunday, January 22, 2017, 7:00 PM

at Saint Elizabeth Roman Catholic Church Fellowship Road & Pottstown Pike (Rt. 100)

Chester Springs

Theme: “Reconciliation- The Love of Christ Compels Us”

- Reflections on 2 Corinthians 5/14-20.

Preacher: Rev. Kadin Williams Exton Community Baptist Church

Light refreshments and informal socializing after the prayer service.

Free will offering for the Ministerium Emergency Relief Fund.

For directions/more information, call 610-321-1200

Informational Meet/Greet - Sunday, Jan. 22 St. Paul’s Lutheran Church will be holding a informational Meet & Greet on Sunday, January 22

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between services at 9:30 in the Parsonage for any new worshipper who is interested in learning a little bit more about St. Paul’s ministries and/or membership. You will have a chance to meet some of our leaders, get some information and ask some questions. Light refreshments will be provided. As someone who has worshipped recently with us, we invite you to attend to get to know more about us. If you think you might be interested in attending, you can contact Allison Wilcox at: allisonstpauls@gmail.com. An RSVP is requested but not required.

The next Habitat Build date for St Paul's is this Sat., January 21st from 8.30am to 3.30pm at the Coatesville Construction site. We will be doing finishing touches to 2 homes; should be indoor work. Questions, contact Brian Parks or Anne-Marie Walters.

Women’s Bible Study Moving to New Time! The women’s bible study is moving to Monday mornings at 9:30 starting January 23. Come join us and start out your week on a new note!

The Chili Cook-off youth fundraiser will be held on Friday January 27th at 6:00pm in Fellowship

Hall, so mark your calendars. Please come out and show your support. We need chili-eaters as well as a set-up crew, servers, and a clean-up crew. Tickets on sale NOW between services this week and next week.

Tickets: $10 adults, $5 youth 12 & under, $25 family

Chili Categories: beef, non-beef, vegetarian, or youth 16 & under

To sign up for donations or to volunteer: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090f4ea9ad2da4ff2-chili1

Love Does and Chester County Food Bank: Thank you to all the St. Paul's volunteers who came out to Chester County Food Bank and lent a hand during 2016! Your help was greatly needed and much appreciated! After a one-month hiatus, we will resume our volunteer days on the 3rd Thursday of every month, from 1-4 PM, beginning February 16, 2017. The February online sign up link will be posted in the church bulletin soon for easy signup. Adults, youth over age 16 and youth ages 14-15 (if accompanied by parent or guardian) are all invited to help out! Thank you for sharing your time and talent for a worthy cause. For more info, contact Gordon Munson (c57grm64@comcast.net) or Lisa Diewald (ldiewald@verizon.net) Spring Volunteer Dates (all 1-4 PM): March16 April 20 May 18

Young Youth Trampoline Evt - Jan. 29th, 1pm

Young Youth (Kindergarten thru 5th gr) are invited to a Trampoline Event at Urban Air in Downingtown on Sunday, January 29th from 1 -2:30pm. If interested, use this link to sign up: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090f4ea9ad2da4ff2-trampoline. Cost is $19. We will meet there. Questions: contact Sheila Lanzalotto.

If anyone is interested in supplying rides to congregation members when needed, please contact the office. We are compiling a list.

MARK ON MATTHEW Bible Study - starts Feb 5 A three-week Bible study, following up on Pastor Mark’s “Mark on Mark” study two years ago. We are in the “Year of Matthew” this year, with many of our Gospel readings coming from Matthew. Join Pastor Mark in a short series, on Sunday mornings at 9:30AM beginning February 5, or Wednesday evenings at 7PM beginning February 8. No experience necessary. Bible-beginners welcomed.

The Armor of Light Film Screening - Jan. 28th Frazer Mennonite Church wil be hosting a film screening and discussion about The Armor of Light, a film which tracks Rev. Rob Schenck who breaks orthodoxy by questioning whether being pro-gun is consistent with being pro-life. Join them for this courageous look at our fractured political culture. Saturday, Jan. 28th, 7-9:00pm at Frazer Mennonite Church, 57 Maple Linden Lane in Frazer. For information: contact Lisa at heisfaithful20@gmail.com.

Sun., Jan. 22 Mon., Jan. 23 Wed., Jan. 25 Thur., Jan. 26 Sat., Jan. 28

3-4:30p 7:00p 6:30p 6:30p 9-2pm

BSA (Dickinson) (FH) BSA 216/Adult (FH/203) Village Walk Mtg (101) BSA Bear Den 5 (P) St. Matthew’s Council (203/4)

Non-Church Events (1/22/17 - 1/28/17)

The Chat ’n Chews Sunday School Book Club

meets the first Sunday of each month at 9:30 am

in the Church Library— Our next meeting will be

Sunday, February 5th. We will continue to read

and discuss, The Purpose Driven Life by Rick

Warren, and we added Leota’s Garden by

Francine Rivers.

You do not have to finish the book or

even read it to join us in a lively and

faithful discussion. Contact Gwen

Werner at 610-823-0244 or at:

ggwerner@verizon.net for info.

HS Youth 30-Hour Famine Overnight - Feb. 3-4 9th-12th graders: join us for the 30-Hour Famine Overnight from Friday, Feb. 3 at 4pm to Saturday afternoon at 2pm and held at St. Matthew’s.

Our high school youth will be fasting or 30 hours to raise funds to help hungry children around the world. Every day, over 7,000 kids die from hunger-related causes. The clock is ticking; we are taking action now!

HOW YOU CAN HELP:

1. Give. Every $40 we raise can help feed and care for a child for one month. Make checks out to World Vision and give them to the contact person below (or a participating Youth), place them in the offering plate clearly marked “30Hour Famine,” or visit our fundraising page at https://youth.worldvision.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donate.team&teamID=17080

2. Volunteer. There are many ways you can help. Join us for an eye-opening Famine weekend. 3. Pray. Ask God to bring us together and to help those in need every day.

Interested? Contact Sheila Lanzalotto at jointdirectorofyouthministry@gmail.com.

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LOVE DOES - On-going Events

Chester County Food Bank: 3rd Thursday of the month from 1-4 PM. See Lisa Diewald or Gordon Munson for more info or to volunteer.

Habitat for Humanity: See Anne-Marie Walters or check out the newsletter for more info on next Build Day.

Good Works: 1st Saturday of each month: See Anne-Marie Walters to volunteer.

See a team member to sign up or get more info: Marty, Lisa D, Lori B, Carol W, Gordon M, Tom B, Anne-Marie W.

Or reach us at: lovedoes@stpaulslionville.org

See the our website: stpaulslionville.org/love-does.html

Boy Scout Rummage Sale - Feb. 18th

Boy Scout Troop 216 is having a rummage sale! Come get a great deal on all sorts of items (clothes, games, books, housewares, toys), and support the Boy Scouts at the same time!

To be held in Fellowship Hall on Saturday, February 18th from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

Proceeds benefit Troop 216.

Joey Klinger, the intern at Lutheran Church of the Holy Communion in Center City Philadelphia has contacted us about a ministry he’s involved in. The Shared Blessings Community Meal is a meal that is served every Friday to help feed those in need in the heart of the city. They generally feed between 60-100 people every week. The congregation, as well as outside donors have always helped to support this meal both financially and through volunteer hours. They are now reaching out to the wider community to gain support for this ministry and help fund it next year. They have launched a gofundme campaign to raise the money for next year's meal. If they can meet their goal, they will not only be able to fund the ministry for another year but also expand it. Here is the link: https://www.gofundme.com/shared-blessings-community-meal Vicar Joey Klinger Intern- Lutheran Church of the Holy Communion Email: vicarjoey@lc-hc.org Phone: 215-567-3668

Sunday, Jan. 15, 2017: Attendance: 188 Giving: $ 8,746 Mortgage: $ 584

Second Thursday of the Month 7:30 to 9:00 pm - February 9th

At The Drafting Room

Wawa Hoagie Coupons Buy a coupon for a Shortie hoagie for $4.00 each. Stop by the office!

LOVE DOES Website: stpaulslionville.org/love-does.html

It’s “sew” easy, even a child can do it. Social Ministry is looking for volunteers to help make easy-to-sew drawstring backpacks for Lutheran World Relief. The bags are already cut out and ready to be stitched up on the sides and top. They’re simple to make. You could easily complete one bag in under ½ hour. Our goal is to finish the bags by summer, fill them with school supplies and ship them off to Lutheran World Relief who will distribute them to children in refugee camps. If you enjoy sewing and you’d like to help, please be in touch with Tilly Hujsak at 610-363-6898 or on email at dickhujsak@verizon.net She can email you the easy-sew instructions. Thank you for helping with this worthwhile project.

Women’s INC has a Question for you, Ladies! We have tentatively scheduled a Sadie Hawkins Dance on Saturday, February 25 here at St. Paul’s. The dance got its name from the Li’l Abner comic strip where Sadie Hawkins Day was a day when unmarried women of Dogpatch got to chase the bachelors and “marry up” with the ones they caught. This concept was popularized in the U.S. by establishing dances where women invite a man (or in this case, even a friend) of her choosing. Sooo, what we need to know is the interest level in attending! Our intent is to have some dances taught that evening, and then free-time to dance, snack, socialize. This will be a “dance through the decades” -- from the 1940s thru the 1970s. We really need to know the level of interest, so please either respond to this email or give the office a call if you may be interested. It is not a reservation. The invitation will be out soon if we get a response. Thanks!!