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In-Person Worship
8:30am & 10:30am
YouTube Livestream at 10:30am
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During Lent
The Congregational Assessment Tool (CAT) ends this Sunday, April 13th. The responses will be interpreted and used in creating our Mission Site Profile for calling a new pastor.
Every response will matter, and together, we can build a stronger, more vibrant community.
If you didn't receive a link to fill out the survey click here.
This is the PDF of your assessment which allows you to review the assessment or to print it out as needed:
Saint Barnabas Lutheran Church, MN
Paper copies can be picked up in the church office today until 3pm.
You can also use the CAT QR code below: open your camera app and follow the given link to the assessment.
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Holy Week Worship
Palm Sunday, April 13th ~ 8:30am & 10:30am
(we will have activities in the Ministry Center between services)
Maundy Thursday, April 17th ~ 6:30pm
(we will celebrate with Holy Communion)
Good Friday, April 18th ~ 6:30pm
Easter Sunday, April 20th ~ 8:30am & 10:30am
(8am-12:15pm: breakfast served)
(Easter treat bags will be available for children)
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Like Coffee?
Everyone enjoys having a treat and a cup of coffee with their friends on Sunday mornings, but we can’t offer this ministry of fellowship without people to host the coffee hour. While we could use more volunteers in lots of ministry areas, we’re especially in need of extra Coffee Hosts. If you’ve never volunteered in this area before, we will train you in everything you need to know. Sign up at the Welcome Center.
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Hospital Visitation
If you or someone you know will be hospitalized and would like a visit from a pastor, please reach out directly to the church office or one of the pastors. HIPAA confidentiality laws prohibit hospitals from sharing patient information.
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The Prayer Chain
If you would like to participate in praying for our members and friends, please talk with Pastor Tom or Pastor Stephanie. If you would like to request prayer from our Prayer Chain, contact Brenda in the church office or talk with one of our pastors. Please indicate if you would like your prayer request to be shared with the congregation, or if it is confidential. For those needing our prayers, any member of the congregation can request a prayer shawl for themselves, friends or family. Please contact Bonnie Welshons or Brenda in the church office to obtain a prayer shawl and the pamphlet that goes with it.
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Scam Alerts!
If you get an email or text message from church staff asking to purchase gift cards or to do a favor, DO NOT respond to them. Block and delete them immediately. No one at St. Barnabas will ever ask you to do this. If
communication feels "off" it probably is. Call the church or email a known address to confirm if you're unsure. Email Scams! St. Barnabas staff will ONLY use their church email address when reaching out to members:
(example: pastortom@stbarnabaslutheran.org; brenda@stbarnabaslutheran.org).
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St. Barnabas will be closed on
Monday, April 21st
in observance of Easter
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Barb Zell Funeral
Barb's funeral will be here at St. Barnabas on Monday, April 14th at 11am (visitation at 10am) followed by a luncheon.
There is no YouTube Livestream for this service.
Memorials are preferred to St. Barnabas Lutheran Church.
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Easter Breakfast UPDATE
Please join us once again for Easter breakfast, which will be served from 8am until 12:15pm on Sunday, April 20th.
Here's what's on the menu:
~ Carmel Apple French Toast with Bananas Foster, Strawberry or Maple Syrup
~ Cheesy Hashbrown & Sausage Egg Bake
~ Fresh Fruit
~ Coffee & Juice
Sign up at the Welcome Center. The deadline is this Sunday, April 13th.
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Easter Flowers
Mums, Lilies and Hydrangeas can be purchased in honor of or in memory of a loved one for $15.00 each. You can sign up at the Welcome Center.
Place check or cash in the designated "Flowers" envelope and put a checkmark next to your name on the sign up sheet to indicate that you've paid.
If using your regular offering envelope, use the designation “flowers”.
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Best Buddies and the Benefit Concert on
Friday, April 18th at the Minneapolis Eagles Club #34
Morpheus will close out the 2024-2025 season on Saturday, May 3rd with a performance at the Shell Lake Arts Center in Shell Lake, WI.
Thank you all for the support of our music and our charities!
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Musical Guests
The Oak Grove High School Band (Fargo, ND) will be offering a concert at St. Barnabas on Saturday, April 26th at 7:00pm. The band will also play at our worship services on Sunday, April 27th. Oak Grove serves Pre-K through High School students at two campuses in Fargo. It started in 1906 as the Oak Grove Lutheran Ladies Seminary, a high school for girls at a time when their mothers were not eligible to vote in the United States. Boys were admitted in 1926. Today’s North Campus is the original site of the Lutheran Ladies Seminary. Oak Grove is affiliated with the ELCA.
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Spring Board Game Day ~ April 5th
Christen Conrad hosted an event last Saturday where people could come and play board games in the Ministry Center.
| | Tapestry Guests ~ April 6th | | |
Back row: Cata and Angel (friends), sponsors Margaret Wold, Cindy Dogen, Beth Grosen, Laurie Sanderson, Pastor Melissa and Deacon Josue.
Front row: Ruth and Eithan
| | Sermon of Pastor Melissa Gonzalez and Deacon Josue Gonzalez. | | |
OWLs Event ~ April 11th
The Plymouth Rockers performed for an hour here at St. Barnabas this past Tuesday and they were fantastic. They really appreciated being able to have treats and drinks with the attendees after their performance...that's something that is rarely ever offered to them when they perform. We also got many compliments on how pretty the table looked with all the spring treats.
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San Pablos Quilters Group ~ March 29th
Some of the St. Barnabas quilters met with the quilt group at San Pablo. Their pastor had given them 4 chausibles to use for quilting. They were so pretty that we collectively decided they should become banners as a surprise for the pastor. Jeanette Wedin took on the task of transforming them into banners.
They turned out beautifully and we cannot wait to see them hung in their church! Thank you Jeanette!!
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April "Gift of Love"
Tapestry Richfield
Started in 2014, Tapestry is a congregational partner of St. Barnabas and all the churches of the Minneapolis Area Synod. Tapestry is a bilingual (English and Spanish) and multi-cultural community of faith that’s reaching out to form
relationships with people from communities of many different races,
ethnicities, languages, and cultures. Uniquely gifted in learning new languages, sharing food and providing a rich music ministry, Tapestry invites you to join them in worship at 5pm on Sunday evenings at Oak Grove Lutheran, Richfield.
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Donation Station (Updated 4/3/25)
Here is what we're currently collecting at our Donation Station in the Narthex.
Good News Jail Ministry
Needed: XL thru XXXL sweat pants & shirts, and fall/winter coats.
IOCP's Most Needed Items
- Fresh Potatoes
- Feminine Hygiene Pads
- Empty Egg Cartons (one dozen size)
- Bottled Water
- Paper Grocery Bags
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Pots & Pans, Everyday Dish Sets, Cooking Utensils, Silverware new or like-new
- Small Kitchen Appliances (coffee pots, slow cookers, blenders, etc.)
- Accessories (purses, shoes, jewelry)
- Men’s Clothing (all sizes, including Big and Tall): casual wear, active wear, jeans, shoes
- Children’s Shoes (all sizes)
- Spring/summer Clothing and Shoes (all sizes and genders)
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Patio & Outdoor Furniture and Decor (please send photos of furniture to resaleselect@iocp.org for pre-approval)
Underwear and Bras, Sports Bras, and Socks (all sizes) new:
- 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)
NOTE: Bring these client-specific donations into the store during regular store hours, and give them to a cashier. (Please continue to use the donation door for all other donations.)
SEASONAL DONATIONS
Spring/Summer: Bicycles accepted April – August only
Donation Hours: Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays 10am – 5pm
Donations can be dropped off at the east side of our building at 1605 County Road 101 N Plymouth, MN 55447
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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.
If you'd like to have a bulletin delivered, you can call the church office at
763-553-1239.
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