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In-Person Worship
8:30am & 10:30am
YouTube Livestream at 10:30am
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See the Sunday morning Crosswinds to watch the YouTube Livestream this week. | |
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Upcoming Staff Time Off
Brenda will be on vacation December 23-26
Pastor Tom will be on vacation December 26-30
Pastor Stephanie will be on vacation December 30-January 2
Karl's time off is TBD
Due to the holiday next week, St. Barnabas will be closed on December 25th and we will not be sending out the weekly E-News.
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Sunday School and Confirmation News
There will be no Sunday School or Confirmation this Sunday or on the 29th.
However, there WILL be a Christmas activity set out in the Ministry Center between services on 12/22. Come make a holiday craft at your own pace while listening to the handbells serenade us with Christmas tunes. See you back in class on January 5th.
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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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2024 Year End Contributions
If you plan on sending a contribution through the mail, envelopes must be postmarked by December 31st to be counted as 2024 contributions. If giving a contribution in person at church, checks must be dated for 2024. If contributions are given in church on Sunday, December 29th, please note if they are for 2024 or 2025.
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Christmas Dinner
Next Wednesday
The church will be closed on Christmas Day but the front entrance doors will be open for those attending dinner at 1pm in the Ministry Center.
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Holiday Services
December 22 ~ Handbells Christmas Music
9:30am in the Ministry Center
December 24 ~ Christmas Band Prelude
Andrew Pole will lead a pick-up Christmas Band in holiday music in the Narthex at 3:30pm
December 24 ~ Christmas Eve Worship Services
4:00pm Festival
9:00pm Contemplative
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The Beautiful Poinsettias Which
Decorate Our Sanctuary Are Given By:
Jim & Rose Ann Parks in memory of their parents
Jerry Flam in memory of his wife Mary
Don & Patti Collier in honor of their family
Ed Anderson & Barbara Kvernes in memory of their parents
Marilyn Hein in memory of her husband Bruce
Jim & Denise Holmquist in memory of their family
Erickson family in memory of her husband Dennis
Mary & Steve Hahn in honor of their family members
Steve & Judy Wold in honor of their children and grandchildren
John Chell & Family in memory of his wife Rose Marie
Karl & Kristen Smith in honor of their family
Clint & Audrey Faust in honor of Clint’s mom and in memory of Clint’s dad and Audrey’s parents
Chris & Barb Johnson
Poinsettias can still be purchased for $12 each. There’s a sign-up sheet in the narthex, along with an envelope labeled "Poinsettias". Place cash or check in this envelope or in your regular offering envelope with the designation “flowers”. Please check one of the “Paid” boxes to the right of the names.
If you paid for a poinsettia and would like to take one home, please feel free to do so after the 9:00pm Christmas Eve worship on December 24th.
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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.
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Interim Update
The church council met with Rev. John Hulden, Bishop’s Assistant from the Mpls Area Synod on Monday, December 9th. Click here to read the rest on the St. Barnabas Blog.
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Tithe Your Shopping List
As you finish your Christmas shopping, consider tithing your shopping list. When you're out shopping for gifts, for your holiday meal, or just for your weekly groceries, set aside 10% of what you spend to donate to IOCP. You can drop off your donations at the Donation Station in the Narthex. Maximize the impact of your giving by shopping from IOCP's Food Shelf Donation List.
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January, February & March 2025
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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Lutefisk & Meatball Dinner
Saturday, January 18 at 12 Noon
First Lutheran Church Columbia Heights.
Cost is $25 per person.
There's a sign up sheet at the Welcome Center. The deadline to sign up is Sunday, January 12th. Contact Sandra Halvorson with questions at (612) 387-8412.
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Family Resource Center
The Family Resource Center will have an information table in the Ministry Center on Sundays throughout the month of January. Stop by to learn more about the services and resources available to support families in our community. Melissa Weinhandl, FRC director, will be there to answer any questions.
In addition, the Family Resource Center will hold office hours every Wednesday from 12:00pm to 4:00pm. Whether you’re seeking assistance, want to stop by and say "hi", or simply need more information, we’re here to help. We look forward to seeing you on Sundays in January and welcoming you during our office hours!
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If any of the these unsold items from the market belong to you,
please come pick them up at the church office ASAP.
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Cross+Generational Event
Please mark your calendar for the next Cross+Generational Event on Thursday, January 9th from 5:30pm-7:00pm.
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Word for Women
Word for Women will begin a new book on January 9th. This would be a great time to join us if you haven’t done so yet! We will be reading Worth Fighting For by John Pavlovitz. Word for Women meets on Thursday mornings at 9:30am.
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Partner Congregation News | |
Las Posadas:
A Community Pilgrimage
All are invited to join our partners on Saturday, December 21st at 6:30 PM for a Posada and lantern-lit Peace Procession
co-hosted with the Semilla Center for Healing and the Arts.
The lantern-lit Peace Procession and Posada will begin at St. Paul's-San Pablo Church and proceed through the neighborhood, singing traditional songs in Spanish and English, offering a glimpse of hope, community, and peace. After the Peace Procession, we'll gather back at St. Paul's-San Pablo to enjoy traditional food, a piñata, and vibrant convivencia (community togetherness) with Alma Andina performing live starting at 7:30PM.
Our other two posadas will be on December 16th and December 19th, beginning at 6:30 PM at San Pablo/St. Paul's. Each evening will include a procession to the host's home in the neighborhood, offering us shelter that evening. There will be music, food, and a piñata every night!
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December "Gift of Love"
ELCA World Hunger
More than 820 million people - that's about 11 percent of people in our world today - are hungry. As members of the ELCA, we are called to respond. We are a church that rolls up our sleeves and gets to work. Working with and through our congregations in the United States, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands Lutheran churches overseas and other partners, ELCA World Hunger is uniquely positioned to reach communities in need. From health clinics to microloans, water wells to animal husbandry, community meals to advocacy, your gifts to ELCA World Hunger make it possible for the ELCA to respond, supporting sustainable solutions that get at the root causes of hunger and poverty.
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Free Event ~ Opioid Education and Narcan Training
December 18th, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Free Opioid Education and Narcan Training for Plymouth Residents and Businesses. Learn the warning signs of opioid overdose, as well as what Narcan (Naloxone) is, how it works and when to use it. Join us for an upcoming free training at the Hennepin County Communications Center, 1245 Shenandoah Lane in Plymouth. The training is hosted by the Plymouth Police Department, Hennepin County Sheriff's Office and Bold North Recovery.
Preregistration is encouraged, register online.
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Minnetonka Center for the Arts 2024
Arts of the Holidays Show & Sale
Friday & Saturday, December 20 & 21 from 10am-4pm
Looking for unique, one-of-a-kind gifts not available at the mall? Shop in a relaxed environment, avoid the traffic and crowds and support the arts! The Arts of the Holidays Show & Sale has hundreds of fine craft and art from more than 100 local artists in several mediums including:
~ Pottery ~ Glass ~ Fiber ~ Wood ~ Paintings ~ Sculpture ~ Jewelry
Select from a variety of pieces including everything from glass ornaments and functional pottery to one-of-a-kind jewelry and watercolor originals from fresh collections of returning artists and new artists to discover.
Laura H Miles Gallery
2240 North Shore Drive
Wayzata, MN 55391-9347
Info: https://minnetonkaarts.org/arts-of-the-holidays-show-and-sale-2024/
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Donation Station (Updated 12/5/24)
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 Food Shelf Most Needed Items
Baby Diapers (sizes 3, 4 & 6)
Healthy Snacks (granola bars, Goldfish crackers, applesauce cups)
Feminine Hygiene Products (especially pads)
Brand Name Cereals
Bottled Water
IOCP Client Clothing Most Needed New Items
Men’s Underwear (S, M, L)
Women’s Underwear (XS, S, M, L)
Women’s Socks - all sizes
Women’s Bras & Sports Bras (XS, S, M)
Children’s Shoes - all sizes
Children’s Socks & Underwear - all sizes
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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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