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In-Person Worship
8:30am & 10:30am
YouTube Livestream at 10:30am
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Guest Pastor this Sunday
Katelyn Rakotoarivelo is the Grants Manager for a nonprofit in St. Paul. She studied religion at Augsburg University in Minneapolis and earned an M.Div. from Luther Seminary. She served a rural congregation outside Albert Lea, MN and a suburban congregation in Dublin, CA. Currently she is enjoying exploring the development field in a nonprofit setting and regularly providing pulpit supply throughout the Twin Cities.
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Interim Pastor News
Pastor Tom Olson, our new interim pastor, will be starting on October 1st. Pastor Tom has 30 years of experience as an ordained pastor and has been at St. Stephen Lutheran Church in Bloomington for the last 17 years. We think he is a good fit for St. Barnabas and will help lead us through the process of calling a new pastor. If you would like additional information about Pastor Tom, please talk with Colleen Lutz, Jeff Carter, or Pastor Stephanie.
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Welcome to our New Director of Music Malcolm Burke
Malcolm Burke is a doctoral candidate at the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities, pursuing a degree in conducting, with a wind band emphasis, under the tutelage of Dr. Emily Threinen. Burke is the director of the North Star Campus Band. His graduate teaching assistant responsibilities include working with the concert ensembles, athletic bands, conducting courses, and aiding with special events and administrative duties. He recently completed a Master of Arts in Instrumental Conducting at the University of Central Florida. While at Central Florida, Burke worked with concert and chamber ensembles, and athletic bands, and assisted with administrative duties. Before his graduate studies, he served as Director of High School Orchestras for five years at Mason City High School in Mason City, IA. Malcolm's start date was August 15th.
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Out of Office
Pastor Stephanie will be returning from vacation on Tuesday, August 20. Alexandra George will be available for emergency pastoral care during that time. If you need Pastor George, please call her at (612) 272-9442.
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Ministry Fair
Join us between services on September 8th for a Ministry Fair! Learn about the many different ministries we offer, and earn fun prizes. If you lead a small group or ministry team and you would like to display info about your team, talk to the Council member that represents your ministry area. Don’t know who that is? See the glass bulletin board in the Narthex to find out!
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Word for Women Field Trip
Word for Women will be taking a field trip to Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden on Thursday, August 22nd. We will meet at the Front Gate (near the parking lot) at 10:00am. Please join us. We will resume meeting weekly on Thursday, September 12th at 9:30am.
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Respectful Conversations - August 27th
Sometimes it feels like we’ve forgotten how to disagree without disgust, but there is a way we can talk about important issues, exercise our free speech, and walk away feeling better about people with other perspectives. Learn and practice how at a Respectful Conversation about This Election. Thousands of Minnesotans have strengthened relationships, increased their empathy and become better peacemakers through Minnesota Council of Churches Respectful Conversations. Dinner will be provided. Sign up here: http://bit.ly/signupRC
St. Barnabas is proud to be the host of this event on August 27th from
6pm-8:30pm, as we seek a thriving world. Serving our neighbor in this case might look like serving dinner, facilitating a table conversation, or just showing up to listen to and learn from our neighbors. Sign up to help at the Welcome Center.
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Save the date!
The 21st Annual JustGifts Market will be on Saturday, December 7th & Sunday, December 8th. Watch for more info to come!
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2024 Job Opening Announcement
I wanted to share an exciting opportunity from a trusted friend of mine. They are hiring individuals to read articles and create videos while reading. These reading videos will be used by the company for an AI enhancement program, and the pay is excellent. This is a freelance position, allowing you to work from the comfort of your home or office on a schedule that you set for completing the tasks. If you are detail-oriented and enjoy reading, this could be a perfect fit for you. I’d be happy to connect you with them to answer any questions you might have. Feel free to reach out to me for more details directly at either of these emails: playmouth_reads@mail.com or luann3645@runbox.com.
Best regards,
LuAnn Svendsen
Chair, PlymouthREADS
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OWLs Event - August 13th
Ice Cream Sundaes & Sandwich Making
The OWLs (Older Wiser Lutherans), had ice cream sundaes then had a fun time making 770 bologna & cheese sandwiches for the homeless.
Much to our surprise, Allan Law came to pick up the sandwiches which was pretty cool. His service has given hope to thousands of people throughout his more than 50 years of service.
Thank you to everyone that helped out with this meaningful event.
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In the month of July, we…
- “Left the Building” 17 times (St. Barnabas was present in the scattered community)
- Packed 150 healthy snack kits (in under an hour) for IOCP’s Food Shelf
- Delivered donations to IOCP: 95 grocery bags; 6 rolls paper towel; 1 laundry soap; 1 tissue box; 4 bags soup mix; 8 cans; 5 boxes; 2 bottles oil; 10 toothpastes; 25 floss; 19 toothbrushes; 1 chapstick
- Hosted 7 different community groups in our building.
- Welcomed another new member household.
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August "Gift of Love"
Lutheran Campus Ministry Twin Cities
We are a Christian community by students, for students.
Lutheran Campus Ministry-Twin Cities is rooted in Word and Sacrament, and lifts up the gifts of our ever changing young adult community. LCM-TC welcomes, gathers, equips, and sends students, trusting that through these young adults, the Spirit is active in transforming the campus and the world. Grounded in Christ’s love and mercy, we value hospitality, service, justice, integrity and curiosity.
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Music in Millennium: Plymouth Rockers ~ Free Event
Thursday, August 20, 7-8:00pm at the Millennium Garden
The Plymouth Rockers will bring joy to their audience as they fill the air with harmonious melodies, creating a heartwarming atmosphere. Their performances resonate with the diverse musical tastes of the seniors, fostering a sense of community and connection through the universal language of music. The audience will be treated to an uplifting experience, as the Plymouth Rockers showcase the power of music to bring people together across generations. They sing music from Folk to Broadway to Gospel to Oldies.
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Hilde Nights - Chris Kroeze and Tim Sigler Band
Friday, August 23 from 6-100pm at the Hilde Performance Center
Singer and Songwriter Chris Kroeze connects with both the hearts and minds of audiences across various generations through his genuine country soul and his unique and alluring vocal delivery as he performs more than 200 shows per year. Kroeze performs all across the U.S. and internationally, including multiple tours overseas each year in support of our U.S. Armed Forces.
A call from the producers of NBC’s Emmy Award Winning television show, The Voice, catapulted Kroeze onto the National Stage. Kroeze’s combination of vocal and guitar skills, along with his humility and small-town country boy nature, captured the hearts of millions of fans. Attendees should bring blankets or lawn chairs, as well as cash/credit for beverages and food truck purchases.
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Farmers Markets
Plymouth
2:30pm-6:30pm every Wednesday through October 2 at the Parkers Lake Playfield, 15500 County Road 6, Plymouth.
Maple Grove (New Location)
3pm-7pm (3pm-6pm in October) every Thursday through October 17 at 9060 Zanzibar Ln N, Maple Grove
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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
Pull-Ups (size 4-5)
Baby Diapers (size 6)
Adult Diapers (size XL & 2XL)
Feminine Hygiene Products (especially pads)
Canned Chicken
Bottled Water
IOCP Client Clothing Most Needed Items
Underwear and Bras, Sports Bras, and Socks (all sizes) new for clients:
Children’s Socks & Underwear (all sizes)
Men’s Underwear (S, M, L)
Women’s Underwear (XS, S, M, L)
Women’s Socks (all sizes)
Women’s Bras (XS, S, M)
Toddler-size Clothing – new or like new for clients
Children’s Shoes and Jackets – all sizes (toddler – youth)
Men’s Clothing – all sizes, including big & tall
Women’s Clothing – size 12 & up
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Spread the Word!
Have you Liked and Followed our Facebook and Instagram pages? No? Go there right now and do it! (Please.) When you like our pages, they show up for the people you know, and we can extend our reach. Plus, the more you engage (like commenting, liking, and sharing posts), the further the word gets out! It's an easy way to tell everyone you know about St. Barnabas!
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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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