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In-Person Worship
9:30am
YouTube Livestream at 9:30am
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St. Barnabas Financial Support
Thank you for your ongoing financial support of St. Barnabas and our ministry partners. Your faithful support makes it possible to live out our mission in the community and the world.
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Guest Speaker this Sunday
Our “Gift of Love” offering this month is Lutheran Campus Ministry. Maria Navarre will be a junior this year at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities where she’s double-majoring in Global Studies and French. In 2022-2023 Maria took a gap year and studied abroad through a U.S. Department of State program in Rabat, Morocco, which helped her develop a love for travel and studying the world, and in particular, religion and migration studies. She’s been a member of Lutheran Campus Ministry for the past two years and it has become a home for her on campus. Maria is excited to come and share more about their ministry with St. Barnabas! For gifts to LCM-TC, you can use the following link. https://lcmtc.org/support-us/
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“Transitions” led by Pastor Alex George
Tuesday, August 19th and Tuesday, August 26th at 6:30pm. Pastor Alex is a St. Barnabas member and chaplain at Children’s Hospital. Our church has been amid a sea of change since 2020 with the pandemic, pastoral and staffing changes, and those natural changes that happen within our own lives. Each of the 60-minute sessions will include a topic discussion around grief and healing, opportunities to share, and a focus on ritual and prayer. All are welcome to participate. You can sign up at the Welcome Center.
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Guest Singer Next Sunday
The St. Barnabas’ RIC Exploratory Committee is pleased to welcome Rod Kelly Hines, a baritone from Cantus,. He will provide special music during the service on Sunday, August 24th, as well as speak about his experience as a gay man of faith and the importance of finding a community where you can be your authentic self. Cantus is a full-time a cappella vocal ensemble that strives to give voice to our shared human experiences by inspiring audiences through song and word. It began as a student-run organization at St. Olaf college; over the years has grown and achieved international recognition, and now performs over 70 concerts each season in the US and abroad. Cantus is a tax-exempt, non-profit 501c(3) organization. See: https://www.cantussings.org.
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Christian Education
We are excited to be gearing up for another year of programing! Sunday School and Confirmation is open for registration. Sunday School will be studying the Bible story from worship each Sunday and Confirmation will be exploring what it means to be a Lutheran Christian. Please put September 7th on your calendar for our kick-off Sunday and Blessing of the Backpacks and Teachers! Please use the email registration link you received from Bryce or click on this QR Code to register.
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St. Barnabas Choir
The St. Barnabas Choir will be starting rehearsals and regular music offerings during services again! Our first rehearsal will be Wednesday, August 27th
from 7pm-8:30pm in the Ministry Center. Anyone and everyone is welcome to join! Whether you have sung in choirs before, or are just starting out, we would love for you to come sing with us! Our first Sunday back for services will be Rally Sunday, September 7th. We hope to see you at our first rehearsal!
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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. If you would like to request prayer from our Prayer Chain, contact Brenda in the church office or talk with Pastor Tom or our Pastoral Assistant Bryce. 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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Out of Office
Brenda will be on vacation August 20th-22nd. Volunteers will be covering the office in her absence.
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Dementia Care Support Group
This group will meet on Monday, August 18th from 2:30pm-3:30pm in the Family Resource Office here at church. If you're looking for advice, encouragement, or simply need someone to listen, you’ll find support here.
For questions or to sign up, contact Melissa Weinhandl at (952) 484-9859 or mlweinhandl@gmail.com.
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Cross+Generational Ministry
Our next Cross+Generational event will be on Wednesday, August 20th from 5:30pm-7pm. These monthly events will be continuing into the fall on Wednesday nights. Join us!
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Beacon Action for New Funding for Housing
Sign Letter to Chairs and Ranking members
in Congress about Housing Funding
Right now, the House and Senate committees are working on the federal appropriation amounts for housing. We need a robust investment in housing vouchers and homelessness grants. We are doing a great job reaching out to the Minnesota delegation with our postcard action, and we need to raise our profile nationally. Help us elevate it by signing onto this letter to the Chair and ranking members of the committees making these decisions in Washington, D.C.
Click here to put your name on an official letter Beacon will send to the leaders of the Congressional Committees making budget decisions on housing. We will also cc all of the Minnesota members of Congress.
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OWLs Event ~ August 12th
Our guest DJ Mike Henry was a fabulous presenter who played clips from 116 of the biggest hit records from the 1950’s & early 1960’s. We had close to 40 people attend and so many people said it was such a fun time. Thanks to all for coming to this special event. Oh, and the 6 different flavors of cheesecake were delicious!
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August "Gift of Love"
Lutheran Campus Ministry-Twin Cities
Lutheran Campus Ministry is a Christian community by students, for students. LCM-TC 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, they value hospitality, service, justice, integrity and curiosity. For gifts to LCM-TC, you can use the QR code below.
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Plymouth Rockers ~ August 19th
7:00pm-8:00pm
Join us for this free concert at the Millennium Garden. Since 1991 the Plymouth Rockers Performing Senior Chorus of Plymouth, MN, has entertained Twin Cities audiences. They boast a membership of more than 65 men and women, all 55+ years old, from 15 cities in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area. They sing music from Folk to Broadway and Gospel to Golden Oldies.
Bring your own chairs or blankets. Seating will NOT be provided.
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Nearby Farmers Markets
Maple Grove:
Thursdays through October 16th from 3pm-7pm
Plymouth Outdoors:
Wednesdays through October 1st from 2:30pm-6pm (1550 County Rd 6)
Plymouth Indoors:
Wednesdays through October 1st from 10am-2pm (10050 6th Ave N)
Wayzata:
Thursdays, 1:30pm-5:30pm (850 Lake Street N)
Minnetonka:
Tuesdays, 3pm-7pm (14600 Minnetonka Blvd)
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On Wednesday, one of our gardeners, Julie Hanson spotted 2 huge, absolutely gorgeous caterpillars (at least 4" long) in some shrubs at church. Her and Brenda Ericson took some great photos and wanted to share them with you. After doing some research online, they learned these are Cecropia caterpillars. Following is some information on them. The moth picture is what they will look like after they leave their cocoons.
Cecropia moths, the largest native moth in North America, are in the giant silk moth family and boast a wingspan of up to 7". As caterpillars, they grow up to 4.5" and spend 10 months in cocoons before living only 2 weeks as adults. Cecropias do a year’s worth of eating in their pupal stage and then emerge as mouthless moths, they have no functional mouthparts or digestive tracts so they cannot eat! Their sole purpose is to find a mate and reproduce!
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Donation Station (Updated 8/12/25)
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
Most Needed Items
- Paper Grocery Bags
- Feminine Pads
- Spaghetti Sauce (jars)
- Bottled Water
- Branded Cereal
Clothing & Household Items
- Health and Beauty Supplies (must be new and unopened, no samples)
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Pots & Pans, Dish Sets, Cooking Utensils, Silverware (new/like-new)
- Small Kitchen Appliances (coffee pots, slow cookers, blenders, etc.)
- Accessories (purses, shoes, jewelry)
- Men’s Clothing (all sizes, including Big & Tall): casual & active wear, jeans, shoes
- Children’s Athletic Shoes (new/like new, all sizes, suitable for grades K-12 P.E. classes)
- Fall/Back-to-School Clothing and Shoes (all sizes and genders)
- Children’s Socks & Underwear (all sizes) new
- Men’s Underwear (S, M, L) new
- Women’s Underwear (XS, S, M, L) new
- Women’s Socks (all sizes) new
- Women’s Bras (XS, S, M) new
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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Back-to-School is Coming...
IOCP’s annual Back-to-School Program will take place again in August. This program helps to ensure K-12 students are equipped with the most-needed school supplies to support their learning.
This year we will be in need of:
- Donated backpacks. All backpacks should be:
- New and/or unused
- Large enough to hold a laptop or have the following dimensions: 17.5” tall x 13” wide x 7.5” in diameter
- Have at least two compartments and a pocket to hold a water bottle
- Solid colors and/or patterns – no character backpacks please. Consider purchasing bright and vibrant colors (blue, green, red, pink, purple, teal, yellow, etc.)
- High quality brands like Jansport, Columbia, WildKin, SwissGear, Cat and Jack (Target brand), Lands End, LL Bean, etc.
- Dropped off at the IOCP Donation Door during regular hours (Mon., Wed., Fri. 10am – 5pm)
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Volunteers. Look for shifts coming in August to help verify and pack supply kits or assist with distribution
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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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