In the name of our Lord, Jesus Christ, we welcome you!
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.
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
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, March 27, 2016
EVENTS - Upcoming Week 3/27—4/2/16
Future Reminders
April 3: Early Praise Choir (201 7:30am) April 10: Pre-Plannig Funerals Info Class (FH 9:30/12:00) Young Youtherans Event (FH 3:00) Rejoicing Spirits Svc (4:00) April 14: Pub Theology at Eagle Tavern (7:30pm) April 16: Helping Hands Day April 17: Hospice Care Info Class (FH 9:30/12:00) Quilting Bee (FH 12:15) April 19: Strawbridge Strutters Fund Raiser at Isaac’s (5-9pm) April 30: Women’s Retreat (at St. Matthew’s)
WORSHIP VOLUNTEERS THIS SUNDAY
Nancy Berger
Joan and Harold Strawbridge
Al Colberg
Melissa Pechin, Jessica Ringeisen
Harold Strawbridge
Tom Wait, Harold Strawbridge, Kim Wait
Abby Krauss
Ethan Wait
Chris Flach
Worship Coordinator:
Altar Care:
Asst. Minister:
Communion Assts:
Lector:
Ushers:
Acolyte:
Crucifer:
Lock-Up:
8:00 TRADITIONAL SERVICE
Worship Coordinator:
Altar Care:
Asst. Minister:
Communion Assts:
Lector:
Ushers:
Acolyte:
Child Sermon Asst.:
Denise Cordes
Jane Lynch
Merk Herman
Evan and Lisa Diewald,
Katie and Theresa Kirchner
Theresa Kirchner
Chris and Eric Nemchik, Kelly Conklin
Brooke Elmore
Tyler Wolf
9:30CONTEMPORARY SERVICE
SUN: 27 8:00 9:30 11:00 8-11:00
Easter Services Easter Breakfast (FH)
MON: 28 OFFICE CLOSED
TUES: 29 7:00 Bible Study (101)
WED: 30 9:30 9:30 7:00 7:30
Crafters (P) Women’s Bible Study (101) Make the Road Bible Study (110) Worship Team (S)
THUR: 31 8:00 Amigos
FRI: April 1
SAT: 2
ACT NOW! Thrivent Financial members have until March 31 to direct any remaining 2015 Choice Dollars®. After that date, Choice Dollars® will expire. Remind members about the positive impact they can make by directing Choice Dollars® to St Paul’s Lutheran Church.
11:00 CONTEMPORARY SERVICE
Worship Coordinator:
Altar Care:
Asst. Minister:
Communion Assts:
Lector:
Ushers:
Acolyte:
Child Sermon Asst.:
Denise Cordes
Pam Rice
Allison Wilcox
Dan Rappucci, Denise Cordes,
Brian Hillestad, Mark Knepley
Louise Leeds
Gerry and Joe O’Fria, Anne Marie Walters
Natalie Sinclair
Rachael Foltz
Please help us celebrate the birthday of one of our oldest and
dearest members. We will be recognizing Ethel Otter’s 92nd
birthday on Sunday morning, April 3. Join us after the late
service in the Coffee Fellowship Room for birthday cake, coffee
and congratulations.
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.
THIS WEEK'S NEWS For Sunday March 27, 2016
THIS WEEK WE PRAY FOR: Bill Spengel, Ethan Cozine, Doug Albright, Stephanie Rissmiller,
Eleanor Groff, Marie McClain, Tim Rodgers, Ed Dickol, Pete
Bousum, Courtney, Toni Feller, Beth Nemchik, Alice Robison,
Frank Mast, Jerry Berger, Sandy Sullivan, Roy Stahl, Scott Krause,
Clark Cable, Millie Culp, Barb Dunn, Eleanor Murray, Josie
Williams, Dave Gieschen, Ed Applegate, Dave DeKonty, Carol
Slowey, Paula B., Anna DeKonty. We lift in grief and prayer Janet
Wait and friends/family of Roman Sobczynski.
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
Graham Haydon who
is serving in
Afghanistan.
St. Paul’s Easter Breakfast This year’s Easter breakfast is being organized by
the youth. Anyone from the congregation who is
interested in providing a helping hand—by setting
up, cleaning up, cooking, serving—(we have need of
several volunteers), contact Malcolm:
[email protected] as soon as possible to see
what we may be missing. Thanks!
HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE
Maundy Thursday Service - March 24 7:30pm 1st Communion & Stripping of the Sanctuary
Good Friday Service - March 25 7:30pm Walk with Jesus - 9:00am—7:15pm
Easter Sunday - March 27 8:00am Traditional Worship 9:30 & 11:00am Contemporary Worship
* Easter Breakfast 8:00 - 11:00
$7 Adult, $5 (12 & under), $25 per family
Sat., April 16th
Helping Hands Day
Helping Hands Day is an annual works-project event hosted by the Synod. This year’s theme is Ignite – hearkening back to the story of Pentecost and the Holy Spirit’s coming among us in power and in
fire. We’ll focus heavily on the significance of light in Scripture. Sign up in the hallway! Registration deadline is next
Wednesday, March 30.
Understanding Choices for You &
Your Parents - Workshops
Two weeks of workshops on April 10th with Pastor
Mark and James Terry discussing the advantages of
pre-planning funerals and celebrations of life with
your loved ones.
Then April 17th will bring discussions of the
advantages and challenges of hospice care with a
Hospice Nurse and a Social Worker. Topics include
accessing funding for assisted living, nursing home
care or private care at home.
Please sign up so we know how many to expect.
Sessions will be held between the services at 9:30 and
after the late service upstairs in FH both Sundays.
Walking with Jesus Discern the Meaning and Spirit of His Journey to the Cross and Beyond
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church is offering a unique spiritual experience this Lenten season. Tomorrow we will open the doors to all to experience a self-guided prayer-walk through nine interactive “journey to the cross and beyond” stations located throughout the church facility.
You may begin the walk anytime from 9:00 a.m. through 7:00 p.m., and you can complete the walk-thru in as little as 30 minutes or spend as much time as you would like. The stations will close at 7:00 p.m. since our Good Friday service begins at 7:30pm.
Station 1 – In the Beginning
Station 2 – The Fall
Station 3 – In the Garden
Station 4 – Betrayed by Judas
Station 5 – Denied by Peter
Station 6 – Condemned by Pilate
Station 7 – It is Finished
Station 8 – Buried in a Tomb
Station 9 – Letting Go
We hope you’ll walk with us and share in the community of God’s grace that has been given to all of us.
FRIDAY from 9:00am—7:00pm
Information available at: www.bearcreekcamp.org More detailed flyers in the hall.
Cost of full week: $470
St. Paul’s discount - $50
First time camper discount: - $25
Sibling discount: (Second) - $30
Additional sibling discount: - $100
St. Paul’s camper-parent resources:
Kelly Schirrmacher, Melissa Pechin, Susanne Wilt,
Rebecca Cuff, Pastor Mark
ATTENTION KIDS THROUGH 5th GRADE (AND THEIR FAMILIES) Sunday, April 10, 3:15-5:00 – Young Youtherans @ Rejoicing Spirits
During the first 45 minutes, parents and kids will have an opportunity to separately learn more about the
Rejoicing Spirits Ministry, how to interact with Rejoicers, and what to expect at this special service. The kids will (re)learn a familiar VBS and Sunday School song with hand motions. We then move to the sanctuary for the 4:00
service. During the song learned earlier, the kids will help lead the Rejoicers with the hand motions. This is a
great way for our children to witness how we are all God’s children. Look for an Evite to RSVP and a SignUpGenius to help with post-worship refreshments (YY is actually sponsoring fellowship at the 8:00 and 10:45
services, too). Email [email protected] to be added to the Young Youtherans mailing list to hear more about this and future events.
Sunday, March 20, 2016: Attend: 276
Total Giving: $ 35,196 Cap Campgn: $ 565
Rare Birds - Rainbow Dinner Theater
Tuesday, April 19 - Come join us as we “fly out”
to see “Catch Me if Y ou Can” at the Raindow
Dinner Theater near Lancaster. Tickets are $49
unless we can get over 15 people. This is for lunch.
Sign up in the hallway by Sunday, April 3rd.
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
Come and experience an amazing worship service where:
2016 Worship
Service Dates
April 10 May 8 June 12 July 10 August 14 September 11 October 9 November 13 December 11
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
New ministry: LOVE DOES !!
Born from the DOF process, Love Does is
focused on expanding our church’s community
outreach. The Love Does team is exploring
opportunities for St. Paul’s to engage with
outside organizations through volunteering and/
or providing other meaningful support.
Contact Marty Schmidt (484-459-2843 /
[email protected]) for more info.
Second Thursday of the Month 7:30 to 9:00 pm, April 14
Where: Eagle Tavern upstairs in the Conestoga Room
Strawbridge Strutters Fundraiser - April 19
Joan Strawbridge’s Strutters Fundraiser has been
scheduled for Isaac’s in Exton on Tues., April 19th
from 5-9:00pm. You must present the flyer at
Isaac’s when purchasing your meal. Watch for
flyers in the hall.
VBS 2016 NOTES: - VBS dates this year: July 25th-29th
- Registration will not be available
online; forms and dropoff box
available in the hallway now!
- Our theme is Deep Sea Discovery
- Registration deadline: June 25th
Non-Church Events 3/27—4/2
MON: 28 7:00
BSA 216 (FH/205)
The Chat n’ Chews Sun. School Book Club meets the first Sunday of each month, at 9:30 am in the Church Library. Our current read for the next two months is “Friends of Jesus,” by Karen Kingsbury. We meet again on Sun., April 3rd. 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 610-823-0244 or at: [email protected] for more information.
VBS is collecting plastic lids like
pictured for a craft. Size and color don't
matter. Bring them in to the office.
SAVE THE DATE: Community Yard Sale in
the Williamsburg Community on Saturday, May 21,
8 AM to Noon. More details to follow, but in the
meantime, please start to save any items you’d like
to donate.
Prepare for the Reformation Anniversary and join this special tour. Visit the sites you always wanted to see.
Gather information, get documents, walk in Martin and Katie Luther’s foot steps. Along the way learn and discuss
ideas for observing the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation at home. This tour of the world famous places of the
Lutheran Reformation and other historical locations of eastern Germany will attempt to provide all that. Lutheran
pastor Soenke Schmidt-Lange will lead this 9-night tour. Please contact him to reserve your spot by April 3, 2016.
See other side for some general information. The full brochure is available online: www.ministrylink.org, type
“Luther tour” in search field.
Reformation: Then and Now
Exploring Lutherland Tour June 23 – July 2, 2016
Southeastern Pennsylvania Synod, ELCA
Offered by Reformation 500 Committee of SEPA SYNOD (ELCA)
Highlights: Day 1 (June 23): Leave for Ber lin
Day 2: Arr ive in Ber lin, tour , free time
Day 3: Leipzig, St. Nicholas Church
(“peaceful revolution”), Bach’s St. Thomas
Church and organ concert.
Day 6: Halle, Eisleben: Francke Foundation
(H. M. Mühlenberg ), Luther’s birthplace
St. Nicholas Church, Leipzig
Wartburg Castle, Eisenach
Day 7: Tour of Er fur t: Luther ’s university, monastery,
place of ordination, medieval city
Day 8: Weimar /Buchenwald: classical Weimar
incl. Lucas Cranach, Goethe, Schiller), WWII Buchenwald
concentration camp (Pastor
D. Bonhoeffer)
Day 4: Wittenberg: Sunday service in
Luther’s preaching church, first part of city
tour.
Day 5: Wittenberg: second par t of city
Market Place & City Church Wittenberg
Day 9: Eisenach Bach
Museum, Wartburg
Castle
Day 10 (July 2):
Return to USA from
Frankfurt
- See next page –
Exploring Lutherland Tour June 23 - July 2, 2016
GENERAL INFORMATION
Rates: The rate for the land arrangement is based on a minimum of 20 participants,
double occupancy, and does not include airfare.
Per Person: US $ 1,625.00
Single room supplement: US $ 375.00
Accommodation:
Berlin 1 night Maritim Hotel
Lutherstadt Wittenberg 3 nights Colleg Wittenberg
Erfurt 3 nights Radisson BLU Hotel
Darmstadt 1 night Maritim Rhein-Main Hotel
Included:
- Thoroughly experienced multilingual tour director from Berlin to Frankfurt Airport.
- Transportation in a 4- star European-styled motor coach with climate control, reclining
seats, restroom, sink, refrigerator, and coffee machine. Maximum 44 seats.
- Accommodations in 4-star German hotels, double occupancy. Accommodation in
Lutherstadt Wittenberg at Colleg Wittenberg.
- Taxes, parking and road fees.
- Visits and guided tours in Berlin, Leipzig, Lutherstadt Wittenberg, Halle, Eisleben, Erfurt,
Weimar and Buchenwald.
- Admission to the Organ Concert in Leipzig.
- Presentation on Peaceful Revolution in Leipzig.
- Entrance fees for the Castle church, Town church, Luther house museum and
Melanchthon house museum in Wittenberg.
- Entrance fee to the Francke Foundation in Halle.
- Entrance fees to Birth and Death house museums and St. Peter and Paul and St. Andrews
Church in Eisleben.
- Entrance fee and guided tour of Weimar and Buchenwald.
- Entrance fee and guided tour of Wartburg Castle.
- Entrance fee to the Bach House in Eisenach.
- Sightseeing and excursions as cited in the program.-
- 15 meals: 9 buffet breakfasts and 6 dinners (beverages are not included)
- All necessary tips such as bellman, maid, doormen, and dining room tips for meals
specified in the itinerary are included.
- Information folder for all participants including town and country brochures, information
on Germany and a detailed timed itinerary upon arrival in Berlin.
Not included: Airfare, expenses for passports, visas, beverages, bar bills, telephone calls,
laundry or items of a personal nature, baggage or other insurance, meals other than those
included in the itinerary, tips for beverages and drinks.
Deposit/Payment/Cancellation:
Rev. Soenke Schmidt-Lange will serve as the registrar for this trip. He will accept deposits
and arrange for bank transfers to Christian Tours Europe. An initial $100 non-refundable
deposit will be due upon registration.
A second deposit of $500 is due by April 3, 2016. Full payment is due by Mai 1, 2016.
Refunds for cancellations are possible. Cancellations made prior to May 1, 2016 are
completely refundable, less the initial $100 deposit. There will be no refunds for
cancellations after May 1, 2016 or no show. Checks should be made to SEPA Synod with a
notation: “Lutherland Tour 2016“ and mailed to:
Rev. Soenke Schmidt-Lange, 55 Pepperell Drive, Langhorne, PA 19053.
Full brochure available on www.ministrylink.org, type “Luther Tour” in search field