This Week at St. Paul`s - St. Paul`s Lutheran Church

This Week at
St. Paul’s
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church; Pastor Mark Singh-Hueter
104 S. Village Avenue, Exton, PA 19341
610.363.6264 office / 610.594.9393 preschool
[email protected] / www.stpaulslionville.org
Office Hours: Mon-Thur: 9-3, Fri: 9-12 noon
For Sunday, May 1, 2016
In the name of our Lord, Jesus Christ, we welcome you!
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.
EVENTS - Upcoming Week 5/8—5/14/16
SUN:
May 8
MON: 9
4:00
YOUTH SUNDAY / MOTHER’S DAY
Love Does: Adaptv Sports Biking—Ches
Cnty Trail
Rejoicing Spirits Service (Voluntrs 3:30)
6:30
7:30
9-2:00
5:30-7:30
Council (203)
Bells Rehearsal (S)
GUILD RECITALS (S)
Yard Sale Drop-Off - at Harveys
1-3:00
TUES: 10 5:30-7:30 Yard Sale Drop-Off - at Harveys
7:00
Bible Study (Simpson Mdws)
WED: 11
9:30
9:30
7:00
7:30
Crafters (P)
Women’s Bible Study (101)
Make the Road Bible Study (110)
Worship Team (S)
THU: 12
8:00
5:30-7:30
6:15
7:30
8:00
Amigos
Yard Sale Drop-Off - at Harveys
Voice of the Spirit (201) (Last one)
Kingdom Choir (S/201)
Pub Theology - The Drafting Room
FRI: 13
9-12
Preschool (203/4)
5:30-7:30 Yard Sale Drop-Off at Harveys
SAT: 14
8-2:00
Yard Sale - Williamsburg at Harveys
Love Does - Safe Harbor Tour
Future Reminders
May 15: Confirmation
May 17: Healing Service (7:30)
May 21: Blue Jean Saturday with Women’s INC
May 22: Senior Dinner (6:00 FH)/ Last Day Sunday Schl /
Young Youtherans cook Chili in Parsonage
May 29: Summer Service Schedule Change (10:45 to 10:00)
May 30: Memorial Day; Office Closed
June 5: Sr Recogntn/ 10:00 Outdr Svc/ 11:15 Congr Picnic
Calling all graduating seniors (no matter what
level of school). A senior recognition portion of our
Sunday service will be included on Sunday, June 5th
—which is also our 10:00 outside service and picnic.
Contact us if you can make one of the services.
Worship Schedule:
8:00am Traditional Svc 10:45am Contemporary Svc
9:15/9:30 Youth/Adult Sunday School
Holy Communion at both services;
Children’s bulletins available in back of sanctuary.
WORSHIP VOLUNTEERS THIS SUNDAY
8:00 TRADITIONAL SERVICE
Worship Coordinator:
Altar Care:
Asst. Minister:
Communion Assts:
Greeters:
Lectors/Readers:
Prayers
Ushers:
Acolyte:
Crucifer:
Announcements:
Welcome Table:
Bread Baker:
Lock-Up:
Coffee Fellowship:
Linda Ward
Melissa Pechin
Jessica Ringeisen
Jason Cuff, Megan Yahr
Grace and Isabelle Wornson
Ethan Wait, Liz Vautier, Natalie Sinclair
Liz Vautier, Drew Hrynkow
Ethan Wait, Nicole Nemchik
Madison Hrynkow
Eric McCurdy
Ethan Wait
Kelly Beaver
Linda Sinclair
Dan McCurdy
Youth
10:45 CONTEMPORARY SERVICE
Worship Coordinator:
Altar Care:
Asst. Minister:
Communion Assts:
Greeters:
Lectors/Readers:
Prayers:
Ushers:
Acolyte:
Child Sermon Asst.:
Announcements:
Welcome Table:
Coffee Fellowship:
Bruce Burt
Lauren Zurowski
Katie Dow
Tracy Johnson, Evan Diewald
Alex and Evan Dow, Eric McCurdy
Liam Rickards, Evan Diewald, Rachael Foltz
Bria Sanders
Josh and Alex Hillestad
Paige Hauer
Ty Wolf
Katie Dow
Marty Schmidt
Philip Tilghman w/ Alani & Gennea Johnson
Pentecost Sunday is May 15th. If you would like to order a
geranium to decorate our sanctuary, please reply to this
email or sign up in the hallway. You can take the flowers
home after the second service.
And if the ‘spirit moves you,’ wear red that Sunday!
THIS WEEK'S NEWS
For Sunday May 8, 2016
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: [email protected], 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.
Big Yard Sale – Sat., May 14th!
The Williamsburg Community is having their
annual Garage Sale from 8-2:00. If you are
Close Encounters of the Jesus Kind
We are doing it again! A 6-week worship series, with
weekly discussion groups to study, reflect, and share.
planning on spring cleaning, we will take your
And YOU are invited to join in.
unwanted treasures! The proceeds for this sale will
Sign up to be part of a small group – physical or
help the youth with their mission trips this summer.
virtual – and also indicate if you’d like to purchase
Donations may be dropped off on May 9, 10, 12,
your own study book ($8.50).
and 13 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. If you have questions, Sunday worship/sermon themes will run from June 5
contact Kim Harvey at [email protected]
through July 10. Classes meet on the session
or 610.269.4582. Thanks for your generosity!
following the Sunday sermon.
Love Does News ! Upcoming Events
May 7th - Life Center of Eastern Delaware County
Prepare/serve lunch for residents. Time to be set,
approximately late morning through mid afternoon
May 7th - Good Works Coatesville
Join Bentley Systems first Saturday team and work
on Joe and Dorothy's home
May 19th - Chester County Food Bank (2 different
shifts) 9 AM - Noon Various farming work projects;
1–4 PM in the kitchen and warehouse
Every Sunday, 1 to 3 PM (except Mother’s Day)
Adaptive Sports Biking on the Chester County trail.
Help special needs people and ride with them
See any team member to sign up or get more
info (Marty S, Lisa D, Lori B, Carol W, Gordon M,
Tom B, Anne-Marie W)
Or reach us at [email protected]
Watch for more events from the Love Does team!
 Tues. evenings at 7PM at Simpson Meadows
beginning June 7
Wed. at Noon beginning June 8
Thurs. at 7PM beginning June 9
Sun. from 9:10-9:55AM beginning June 12
Virtual Group (voice connection) – Tues.
or Thurs. at 8:30PM
You can participate in the course without buying a
book. Contact Pastor Mark for more info.
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DVCCC Drive for “Welcome Bags”
On Sunday, May 22, we will kick off this year's
personal care products drive. Join the Social Ministry
Committee that morning following both services for
Coffee Fellowship and take a tag or two from the
Giving Tree. Then place your donations in the
Domestic Violence bin in the hall no later
than Sunday, June 12.
Products Needed (full-size and new please):
Shampoo
Hand/Body Lotion
Toothbrush (individual pkg) Conditioner
Shower Gel/Body Wash
Toothpaste
THIS WEEK WE PRAY FOR:
Rick Meier, Jordan Houseworth, Graham Ashman, Francine
Garrison, Bill Spengel, Tricia Senft, Ed Dickol, Courtney, Beth
Nemchik, Alice Robison, Frank Mast, Jerry Berger, Sandy Sullivan,
Eleanor Groff, Roy Stahl, Scott Krause, Clark Cable, Millie Culp,
Barb Dunn, Eleanor Murray, Josie Williams, Dave Gieschen, Ed
Applegate, Dave DeKonty, Carol Slowey, Paula B.
MILITARY:
We pray for those
serving in the
military, especially
Graham Haydon who
is serving in
Afghanistan.
Unless specified otherwise, names remain on the non-military prayer request list for 4 weeks.
You can re-list.
Ladies: Please mark your calendars
now for Saturday morning, May 21, for
our WOMEN’S INC Service Project Day.
More info to come, but reserve the date
for some service and fun! Cheri,
Diane, and Karen
The Chat n’ Chews Sunday School Book Club
meets the first Sunday of each month, at 9:30 am in the
Church Library. We are now finished until next
September. Our next meeting will be on Sunday,
September 11th, which is the second Sunday due to
Labor Day weekend.
Our Summer Reads are: “Room of Marvels” by
James Bryan Smith, “Before Amen: The Power of
Simple Prayer” by Max Lucado, “Choir of Angels “ by
Debbie Macomber, and “Sundowner”—a short story in
Litbreak by Diane Miles…I will email the link when it is
available.
The upcoming read for Fall will be “ The Purpose
Driven Life” by Rick Warren. We’ll read portions of the
book each month & have our first discussion in Oct.
You do not have to finish the book or even read it to join us
in a lively faithful discussion. Contact Gwen Werner at 610823-0244 or at [email protected] for more info!
VBS 2016 NOTES:
Held July 25th-29th
- Registration will not be
available online;
participant/volunteer forms
and drop-off box available in the hallway now!
- Our theme is Deep Sea Discovery- Registration
deadline: June 25th
VBS has an ocean of needs this year
that can be found out in the narthex.
Please grab a “fish” and return donated
items by July 1st.
Bear Creek Camp
St. Paul’s Parents and Kids!!
Cost of full week:
St. Paul’s discount
First time camper discount:
Sibling discount: (Second)
Additional sibling discount:
-
$470
$50
$25
$30
$100
Information available at: www.bearcreekcamp.org
More detailed flyers in the hall.
Canopy Tents Needed - Outdr Svc June 5th
We are looking for 8-10 EZ-Up or canopy tents
for the 10:00 outdoor service on Sunday, June
5th. If you can lend us one, please contact the
office. Thank you! Tents need to be set up by
9:30am. And bring bricks or something to weigh
them down in case of wind as the tents will most
likely be on concrete.
Second Thursday of the Month
8:00 to 9:30 pm (summer hours)
May 12: Drafting Room on Rt. 100
(a different venue each month for summer)
Non-Church Events 5/8—5/14
MON:
7:00
BSA 216 Pk (FH/205)
TUE:
7:00
Girl Scouts (P)
THUR:
6:30
7:00
Webelos Den 2 (P) (last)
Wolf Den 5 (202)
Young Youtherans Events
The Young Youtherans (ages Kindergarten thru
5th grade) will be making chili for the Safe
Harbor Shelter on Sunday afternoon, May 22, at
2:00pm in the Parsonage. If interested, please
sign up in the hallway.
Their next event will be joining the Rejoicing
Spirits service on June 12. You can sign up
for that as well. Come join us!
St. Paul’s camper-parent resources:
Kelly Schirrmacher, Melissa Pechin, Susanne
Wilt, Rebecca Cuff, Pastor Mark
Note
location
change and
time change
for summer.
Outerwear needed for our Vets
Thursday Theology at Wegman’s - Summer
Working with Brian Hillestad and his
involvement with our veterans, we are
collecting light outwear clothing that is still in
good condition. They will be distributed to
local vets and their families in the community.
If you’re able to help, please put your
donations on the hangers in the upstairs coat
rack outside the choir room. Thank you for
supporting our vets.
Just a note that Thursday Theology will be meeting
only once a month for June, July, and August on the
first Thursday of each month. We will resume with
the first and third Thursdays in September. So mark
the dates of June 2, July 7, and August 4 from 9:30 am
til 11:00 am at Wegman's in Downingtown.
If you haven't come to Thursday Theology but have
wanted to, consider joining us this summer!
A meaningful worship & fellowship ministry that
welcomes people with intellectual & developmental
disabilities along with their friends, families
and the local community.
Everyone is Invited to Rejoicing Spirits Worship
Comee and experience an amazing worship service where:
we have lots
of music and
joyous
singing
meaningful
messages
many ways to
participate,
serve and lead
“NO” shushing
policy
and
fellowship!
Rejoicing Spirits
Service —
2nd Sunday of
Every Month
2016 Worship Service Dates
May 8
July 10
October 9
June 12
August 14
November 13
September 11
December 11
Sanctuary flowers this
Sunday are donated by
Don and Louise Mullings
in memory of loved ones.
Attend: 187
Cap Cam: $ 570
Sunday, May 1, 2016:
Giving: $ 10,120
Fundraiser set for Isaac’s
On Sunday, May 15, Isaac’s
Famous Grilled Sandwiches
Restaurant (Exton) will host a fundraiser from
11:30 AM to 2:30 PM to benefit the Safe Harbor
shelter in West Chester. Bring your friends and
family to enjoy great food and great company
while supporting a great cause. You can dine-in,
take out and order online. Twenty-five percent
(25%) of the total cost of your meal will go
directly to support Safe Harbor. It’s a win-win
for everyone and we hope that you join us in this
worthwhile effort. Don’t forget that you need the
flyer to get your discount. Pick one up on the
table in the hallway. We will also be handing
them out on the day of the event.
Fabric Kits
As part of Giving Sundays, Sunday School and
Thrivent are assembling fabric kits for Lutheran
World Relief. The kits are used to teach women
in a 3rd world country a trade and become wage
earners. Each kit contains two pieces of fabric and
2-3 spools of thread. If you would like to
contribute to this project, we are in need of the
following:
- Spools of thread-neutral colors-200 -300 yards of
thread each (full spools only)
- 2 ¼ yards of 60 inch cotton or cotton blend fabric
- 3 yards of 44/45 inch cotton or cotton blend fabric
- 4 yards of 36 inch cotton or cotton blend fabric
None of the items need to match; you can
contribute one or more of the items. Place your
contributions in the bin under the table in the
hallway.
VBS is collecting plastic lids like
pictured for a craft. Size and color
don't matter. Please bring them in to
the office.
Council Corner - News
- Beth Ringeisen and Christine Heath will be leaving their positions as Sunday School Superintendents at the end of the
spring term. We thank them for their service. It is important that replacements be found prior to the end of their tenure
so the transition may be smooth.
- A 5-week course, "My God and Your God" is being offered at LTSP. Several members from St. Paul's will be attending.
- Candidates are currently being considered for the vacant “Serve” position on St. Paul’s Council.
- We are exploring the possibility of employing a full-time Youth Director that would be shared by St. Paul's and St.
Matthew's in Chester Springs.
- We approved adding a 5th week of vacation for St. Paul's employees with 20 or more years of service.
- BSA Troop 216's adult leadership positions have been established.
- St. Paul’s Council discussed the Introduction plus Chapters 1 and 2 of "Rising Strong" by Brene Brown.
- Official council meeting minutes are located in Room 101 off the narthex.
The Simply Giving Program is convenient and easy. Just complete the above and turn it in to the office. Save
time, don’t worry about forgetting your checks or mailing them in. Questions? Call the office.