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In-Person Worship
8:30am & 10:30am
YouTube Livestream at 10:30am
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Church at Thessalonica
Readings:
First Reading: Mark 13:9-11
Second Reading: Acts 17:1-9
Preaching Text:
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Celebration of Life for Marlyce Payne
There will be a visitation today at 10:00am and a service at 11:00am, followed by a luncheon in the Ministry Center.
Marlyce's obituary: Click here
YouTube Livestream: Click here
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Church Council in Retreat This Weekend
Please keep our church council in your prayers as they gather for their annual council retreat. This is an important time of discerning, dreaming, and goal setting. It also is an opportunity for our council to get to know each other more, and to take time for fellowship. They gather offsite Friday evening and Saturday until mid-afternoon.
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Volunteer Appreciation Sunday
Sunday April 28th has been designated as Volunteer Appreciation Sunday.
St. Barnabas is so appreciative of all our volunteers, those who are visible in helping with Sunday activities and those who graciously work behind the scenes!! We are blessed to have all of you lovingly give of your time and talents. THANK YOU!! Please help us celebrate with cake during the coffee hours on the 28th!
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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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Seeking a Car or Housing to Use Mid-June through Mid-August
Do you have a car that is sitting, undriven? Would you be interested in lending to Pastor Jeff during 8 weeks this summer (until just before he leaves for England?). He is in need of a car to drive while his 2 daughters share his car this summer. It would only be driven for short trips around Plymouth, Maple Grove, and Wayzata, so miles would be minimal. Also, he is working to locate temporary housing during that time. If you have any connection to a place that is sitting empty for June-August he would be glad to pay rent to you, rather than finding a temp site online. Please contact Pastor Jeff.
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Care Packages
Finals are around the corner, and we would like to remind our college students that we love them and are thinking about them. We’re planning on packing care packages on Sunday, April 28th, between services. Please consider donating to the packages - we could use microwave popcorn, fun post-its, pens, chapsticks, and any other little comforts you can think of! Drop them at the church office anytime before Sunday, the 28th!
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Enhanced Safety Items
for St. Barnabas!
We have added a couple of safety items to assist with emergencies, if they should happen. One is a choking hazard devise that assists in dislodging a person’s airway, and the other is a Naloxone nasal spray in the event of an opioid overdose. These items are located next to our defibrillator machine in the front coat closet near the main office. We are also planning for opportunities for training on how to use these items for anyone who is interested in learning. The more people who are aware of how to use these first alert items, the better our quick response in the event of an emergency. We added these items to be better prepared in the event of a medical emergency.
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Scouts in Action!
The Scouts were here on Monday evening laying down fresh mulch, picking up sticks & branches and washing the deck furniture.
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Backyard Visitors
Last Thursday during the Outreach & Justice meeting here at church, Pastor Stephanie took pictures of these 7 deer that were hanging around out back.
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St. Barnabas is Glowing!
Karl Smith captured this beautiful sunrise one morning on his way into work.
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2024 Church Directory
Directories can be picked up at the Welcome Center.
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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 Exercise Classes
Elana will teach these 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
Every Monday 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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MnDOT Update: Highway 55 project begins Monday, April 15
Beginning Monday, April 15, the Minnesota Department of Transportation will resurface Highway 55 between Old Rockford Road in Plymouth and General Mills Blvd. in Golden Valley. The major project includes paving, access modifications, stormwater system improvements, shared use trail updates and a signal replacement.
These improvements will benefit road users by providing a smoother road surface, enhanced safety and reduced congestion, new trail connections, and the implementation of trail infrastructure that meets Americans with Disabilities Act standards.
On April 15, crews will begin preliminary work near Old Rockford Road in Plymouth to prepare the area for upcoming construction work. The first phase will involve shoulder work and lane closures.
Those traveling in the area should prepare for potential delays and closures as crews reconstruct Highway 55. Motorists can expect lane closures and weekend directional closures during construction. The project is anticipated to be completed this fall.
For more information and to sign up for project email updates, visit MnDOT's project webpage.
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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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