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Worship Services
8:30am & 10:30am
YouTube Livestream at 10:30am
| | See the Sunday morning Crosswinds to watch the YouTube Livestream this week. | | |
Installation for Pastor Mark
Pastor Mark will be installed this Sunday, April 26th during both worship services.
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Quilts on Display
Quilts are located in the sanctuary through this Sunday, April 26th. You can take one (or more) home for at least a $50 donation to help purchase quilting supplies. After Sunday they will be taken to the Lutheran World Relief warehouse for shipment around the world, to Lutheran Social Service in MN for refugees, and North Memorial Hospital for long term patients, hospice, and children.
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Guest Choir Next Sunday
On Sunday, May 3rd, the St. Barnabas Choir will not be singing. Instead, our guests will be from the Metropolitan Men’s Choir and they will sing at the 10:30am service.
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Summer Worship Schedule
Once again, this summer from Memorial Day through Labor Day, we will have one combined worship service on Sundays at 9:30am.
The summer schedule begins Sunday, May 24th and ends Sunday, September 6th. We will return to 2 services beginning Sunday, September 13th.
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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 Mark. If you would like to request prayer from our Prayer Chain, contact Brenda in the church office or talk with Pastor Mark. Please indicate if you would like your prayer request to be shared with the congregation, or if it is confidential.
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Out of Office
Karl Smith will be on vacation Friday, April 24th through Monday, April 27th.
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2026-2027 Church Directory
We are in the process of updating the church directory to be ready for printing by mid-May. It's very important that we have the correct contact information for our members.
Please let us know if any of the following pertain to you:
· You don’t have a picture in the directory and would like one added
· You want your existing picture updated (kids are older, etc.)
· You moved and have a new home address
· You have a new email address
· You have a new mobile phone number
· You no longer have a landline phone
Changes and updates will be accepted no later than Friday, May 8th.
If you would like your picture taken, one of the council members can take it while at church or you can stop by the office during business hours M-F to have it taken. You can also email pictures to Brenda in the church office brenda@stbarnabaslutheran.org.
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Seniors and Friends
Join us for Seniors and Friends on Tuesday, May 12th at 11:00am. We will start with worship, then share a meal together. You can sign up at the Welcome Center.
The deadline to sign up is Wednesday, May 6th so Don Collier can plan for food.
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Church Gardeners Needed
It’s time to get back in the gardens. Julie Hanson leads a small group of volunteers that meet Wednesday mornings to maintain the back gardens. She’s looking for a few more volunteers and all levels of gardening experience are welcome. If Wednesdays don’t work, Julie can show you what needs to be done and you can work whenever it’s convenient for you. If you can only join us occasionally, that’s great too. Plan to start Wednesday, April 29th. If you have questions, please contact Julie at 612-636-5016 or hansonjuliem51@gmail.
| | Minneapolis Women of ELCA Brunch | | |
The Minneapolis Area Synod WELCA Board of Directors is planning this brunch for women of all ages. The purpose of the gathering is to celebrate our role as women of faith in our community and church accompanied by the phenomenal women in our lives.
To register click here.
| | The Confirmation kids made thank you cards for Pastor Tom. | | |
Pastor Tom's Last Day at St. Barnabas
Click here to see more photos from Pastor Tom's farewell last Sunday.
It was an emotional day for so many but lots of smiles and hugs.
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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.
| | April Happenings at St. Barnabas | | |
April 6 ~ Flute Choir Rehearsal (every Monday through April 13th)
April 11 ~ Wayzata Musicales Concert
April 17 ~ 1st Birthday Party (non-member)
April 18 ~ Bridal Shower
April 25 ~ Krishna Celebration
April 27 ~ Flute Choir Concert
April 27 ~ WOW Quilt Guild
| | These 4 Sandhill Cranes were visiting the backyard of the church Wednesday morning. No babies yet, maybe sometime soon. | | |
Fascinating Fun Facts
- Ancient Species: They are among the oldest living bird species, dating back 2.5 million years to the time of mammoths.
- They mate for life and stay with their partners year-round.
- Chicks (called colts) can leave the nest, walk, and swim within 8 hours of hatching.
- They travel thousands of miles, with some populations migrating 10,000 miles to northern breeding grounds.
- Their loud, rattling, bugling cry is caused by a long trachea (windpipe) that coils into their sternum.
- They often rub mud on their feathers, turning their gray plumage a rusty red to blend in with their environment.
- They have a wingspan of 6–7 feet.
- They can live for over 37 years.
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Donation Station (Updated 4/13/26)
Here is what we're currently collecting at our Donation Station in the Narthex.
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Interfaith Outreach and Community Partners
Most Needed Items
- Brand Name Box Cereals
- Sparkling Water
- Juice Boxes
- Protein Drinks
- Cofffee
- Tea
- Diapers (sizes 4T-5T)
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Paper Grocery Bags
Donation Hours: Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays 10am – 5pm.
Donations can be dropped off at the east side of their 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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