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In-Person Worship
8:30am & 10:30am
YouTube Livestream at 10:30am
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Peter Heals in Jerusalem
Readings:
First Reading: Mark 653-56
Preaching Text: Acts 3:1-10
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Guest Preacher this Sunday
This Sunday we will have a guest preacher, Rev. David Wangaard who serves Global Refuge/Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Services as Senior Advisor for Congregational Relations.
Rev. Wangaard was born in Bloomington, MN. After attending St. Olaf College in Northfield, he graduated from Luther Seminary in 1983. It was at Seminary that David met his spouse the Rev. Susan Tjornehoj. They became the first clergy couple to be married and ordained on the same day! Upon ordination, David and Susan served congregations in Northwest Alaska and Northern Minnesota. In 1995, he was called as Senior Pastor of Christ Lutheran Church on Capitol Hill in St. Paul. In 2001, he joined the Bishops staff of the Minneapolis Area Synod where he oversaw urban and multicultural ministries.
In 2012, Susan and David moved to Baltimore, MD where he joined Lutheran World Relief as Senior Advisor for Congregational Relations. Upon retirement in 2021, they moved back to St. Paul to be closer to their daughter. They've been married for 40 years and have a daughter who is a third grade teacher in St. Paul. In his spare time, David enjoys fishing, seeing friends and family, watching sports and spending time at their cabin in Colorado.
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In Memoriam
Marlyce Payne
Dear friends in Christ,
It is with heavy hearts that we share the news that Marlyce died on April 9th. She was a member of St. Barnabas for the past 11 1/2 years. Marlyce was very active in many areas of our faith community, including the LWR Quilters, Solo Sisters, Pastor's Class, the Funeral Ministry Team and the Grief Support Group.
There will be a memorial service at 11:00am on April 19th here at St. Barnabas, with a visitation at 10:00am and a meal following the service.
If you would like to send a card to her family, her address is 7316 Niagara Lane N, Maple Grove, MN 55311.
In Romans 14, Paul writes "For none of us lives to ourself, and none of us dies to ourself. For if we live, we live to the Lord, and if we die, we die to the Lord. So then, whether we live or whether we die, we are the Lord's." In good times, and in sorrow, we are held in God’s hands because we are in Lord.
During this time of grief, we place our hope and trust in the sure and certain hope of the resurrection of Christ, and ask you to keep this family in your loving prayers.
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Ben Wegner’s Next Adventure
We learned this week that our Director of Music, Ben Wegner, will be attending the University of Indiana this Fall as he begins studies for his PhD. We are very excited for him on this next step of his education. However, we are sad to lose an amazing director and good friend of St. Barnabas. Over these past 2 years, Ben quickly established himself as a talented composer, director, and musician, and has grown our music programs while bringing his own sense of style and humor to our rehearsals. He will be missed dearly! Please watch for more information coming as we prepare to celebrate his ministry in May and as we send him with our blessings on his new venture in Indiana.
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We're Getting Closer...
Watch for a
Mortgage Burning Party
coming soon!
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A Note from The Shepherd's Team
If you have a loved one that’s ill, in the hospital or is shut-in and can’t make it to church, please talk to one of the pastors or call Brenda in the church office with their contact info. We want to reach out to our members and provide care and connection from our congregation.
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Just as we see change and growth in the soil outside, change is imminent here at St. Barnabas, and growth can be sure to come from it.
Click here to learn more from Pastor Jeff about our next steps concerning his July departure.
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Other News & Church Activities | |
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2024 Church Directory
The directory has been completed and can be picked up
in the Narthex starting today.
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Easter Flowers
We still have some lilies for anyone who wants to take them home. Please stop by the church to pick them up before they are put in the compost.
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Youth Programming Sessions
Barb Johnson, council representative focused on youth and family ministry and Pastor Stephanie will be hosting two sessions to discuss our youth programming.
We’d love your involvement! You may be a parent, a Sunday school teacher or just someone who wants to make an impact with our kids. Please join us for meetings on April 24th at 6:30pm and May 23rd at 5pm.
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Qigong Low-key Exercise Classes
Starts next Thursday
Elana will teach these 20-30 minute classes every Thursday for 7 weeks.
When: April 18 through May 30th
Time: 11:15am to 11:45am
Location: Ministry Center East
A form of traditional Chinese mind/body exercise and meditation that uses slow and precise body movements with controlled breathing and mental focusing.
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RIP Medical Debt
Heidi Mandt apologizes for the delay in getting this out in the E-news, but we did receive our fulfillment report a few weeks ago from RIP Medical debt. With the $5,879 given from our church last year, RIP was able to forgive $835,000 in medical debt, wiping clean the debt for over 600 families! This included over a hundred families here in Minnesota. Thank you again for your amazing generosity to this cause. While we do not have a pledge goal moving forward at this time, we hope to continue working with THEEAlliance and RIP in the future!" To view the Medical Debt Fulfillment Report click here.
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Nordic Walking Group
Starts next Monday
Starting Monday, April 15th at 5:00pm, we will begin walking at French Park. Loaner poles are available on a first come first serve basis. If you’re new and would like to join, you can sign up in the Narthex or contact Barb Sanders at (763) 559-5990.
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St. Barnabas Spring Tea
Saturday, April 27th
1:00 p.m.
Guest Speaker: Tina Haroldson
Spring is a joyous season that brings the hope of new life and growth. And yet, without a caring nurturer to aid in the process, the only things that are guaranteed to thrive are weeds. Tina Haroldson will walk us through the gardens of our lives and with humor, scripture and wisdom, focus on the "True Hope of New Life".
Since 1987 the dream of encouraging and strengthening individuals has been a reality for speaker Tina Haroldson. She has ministered all over the US and has enjoyed international outreach as well. From South Africa to Central America to Santa Fe, she has shared her unique blend of humor and biblical insight with diverse audiences.
Cost: $15.00 (pay cash at the door the day of event). Guests are welcome.
Sign up at the Welcome Center, call the church office or text Valerie Cook at (763) 464-0469.
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April "Gift of Love"
Global Refuge
Global Refuge, formerly Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service (LIRS), is the largest faith-based nonprofit dedicated to serving vulnerable immigrants, asylum seekers and refugees in the U.S. Simply put, we resettle refugees, reunite children and parents, and rekindle the American Dream. For more than 80 years, we have been a champion for migrants and refugees from around the globe. Our legacy of compassionate service has made a difference in the lives of more than 500,000 people who have sought safety and hope in America’s communities. Our history reflects our own deep immigrant roots and passionate commitment to welcoming newcomers, especially those who are most in need.
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Heart Safe Plymouth is set to offer free CPR/AED trainings 7-8:15 p.m. the following Thursdays at Plymouth City Hall, 3400 Plymouth Blvd. Trainings will take place inside the Medicine Lake Conference Room on the following dates:
- April 18
- April 25
- May 9
- May 23
Class sizes are limited to 35 participants. To register, click here.
For more information click here.
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Donation Station
Here is what we're currently collecting at our Donation Station in the Narthex.
IOCP Food Shelf Most Needed Items
- Brand Name Boxed Cereal
- Canned Tuna & Canned Chicken
- Vegetable Oil (24 oz. bottles)
- Salad Dressing
- Hearty Soups
- Paper Towels
- Maxi Pads/Tampons
- Baby Wipes & Baby Diapers (size 5 & 6)
- Paper Grocery Bags
Good News Prison Ministry Clothing donations for people who are being released.
- Sweat Pants ~ S, M, L, XL, XXL, XXXL
- Hoodies/Sweatshirts and Shirts ~ L, XL, XXL, XXXL
- Winter Coats ~ XL, XXL, XXXL
San Pablo
One of our friends from San Pablo expressed the need for a bed when we were together last week, and we are excited to say that one has been found-actually two (twin mattresses.) Now we are in need of sheets and blankets. If you have any gently used twin-sized sheets or blankets at home, or any pillows in good condition, please bring them into the donation station as soon as possible. We’d like to get our friends in a warm bed as soon as possible!
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Want something in the E-News?
Do you want your small group information, community activities or church news in the
weekly E-News? Please email your articles to Brenda Ericson with all the details by Wednesday morning of the week you want it shared.
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Church Council Minutes
Copies of the minutes are available in the narthex. They are also located on our website.
If you'd like to be added to the email list, call the church office at 763-553-1239
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Bulletin Delivery
Want a Bulletin Delivered? For those who are not able to access the worship video, some of our BeFrienders will deliver printed copies of the bulletin on Friday's or Saturday's.
If you'd like to have a Bulletin dropped off, you can call the church office at
763-553-1239.
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