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In-Person Worship
8:30am & 10:30am
YouTube Livestream at 10:30am
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Click on the link below to watch the YouTube Livestream worship service this Sunday. | |
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You Shall Be My Witnesses
Readings:
First Reading: Mark 6:7-13
Preaching Text: Acts 1:1-14
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Guest Preacher next Sunday
On Sunday, April 14th 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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Easter Flower Dedications | |
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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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Recently, alongside our name tags that many of us wear during worship and fellowship times, there have been pronoun stickers made available. Click here to learn more about this new opportunity for hospitality.
While reading news in the blog, always click on the "Read more" link to read more of the article.
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Other News & Church Activities | |
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Lift My Eyes ~ Oak Grove School Concert
To you I raise my eyes,
to you enthroned in heaven.
~Psalm 123:1
April 6th at 12:30pm
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Maundy Thursday ~ First Communion Students | |
Easter Eve ~ Prepping food for breakfast | |
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Easter Flowers
If you purchased flowers, please come to the church and pick them up or you can take them home after worship on Sunday.
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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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Volunteering at IOCP
15 volunteers worked on Saturday morning March 30th, at the IOCP for the Resale Select store. The group processed a number of big boxes/bins of donated clothing, meaning we decided whether each article of clothing was acceptable for the thrift store. If it was, we hung the garments on racks. If not, the articles went into bins for the Salvation Army to collect and use. Donations of shoes were also tagged by some of the volunteers. With 15 hard workers, we made a big dent in the processing area in 2 hours! Thank you to everyone who gave up part of their Easter weekend to help out! You rock!
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April, May & June 2024
Devotional Books are here!
“The Word in Season” devotional books are available in the narthex. This daily devotional, published quarterly, enriches life with a contemporary message for today's Christian. It reflects on the themes of Sunday's texts with relevant meditations throughout the week.
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Free Unclaimed Dishes
There's a "FREE BOX" located on the kitchen pantry counter. Feel free to take any of these unclaimed items.
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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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