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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. | | A Special Congregational Meeting will be held on Sunday, March 1, 9:35 am (after 8:30 am worship service). At this meeting, the St. Barnabas church council and call committee will present information on the candidate they have approved for the position of Lead Pastor. A vote for congregational approval of the candidate will be held at the end of the presentation. | | |
Transition News
What a busy time! As we await the name for a pastoral candidate at St. Barnabas, we will be saying “Godspeed” to Bryce on March 22. Bryce has been a great gift as our pastoral assistant since April of last year and we can also celebrate with him this next step in ministry. Here is Bryce’s note to St. Barnabas:
Friends in Christ,
I am so grateful for the ministry that we have partnered in this past year. As you know, I came to St. Barnabas in a contract position and not as a called ordained pastor as I make my way through the first call process. On February 8th, Servant of Christ Lutheran Church in Champlin, MN held a congregational vote to call me as their Associate Pastor of Children’s Ministries. My last day at St. Barnabas will be Sunday, March 22nd. After this date, I will no longer be available to perform any pastoral or ministerial functions at St. Barnabas as you continue the transition process with Pastor Tom in preparation for the new Senior Pastor that will have the great privilege of serving in this community. I have great confidence that the Pastor who is called here will both bring valuable gifts and be blessed with the gifts of St. Barnabas. I cannot thank you enough for welcoming me into this role at St. Barnabas as Pastoral Assistant. You have shown unto me the love of Christ that dwells with each of us, and affirmed my sense of call to ordained ministry. I will always treasure my time in this community and wish you, your families, and the whole St. Barnabas family all the best as you continue to be an integral ministry of the neighborhood and greater Plymouth community.
In the peace of Christ, Bryce Bommersbach
Save the Date: Celebrate Bryce between services on Sunday, March 22. A card basket will be available if you would like to share a personal word of thanks. Bryce also invites St. Barnabas friends to celebrate his Ordination Service on Saturday, March 28 at Sharon Lutheran Church, Grand Forks ND, time TBD, likely mid-afternoon. Thank you for your ministry with us Bryce! God’s richest blessings on your new position as a pastor in Champlin!
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Ash Wednesday ~ February 18th
There will be 2 services that day, 12pm and 6:30pm. The next 5 Wednesday Lent services will be at 6:30pm only.
All 6:30pm services will be livestreamed on YouTube.
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Lenten Soup Supper
We will have Lenten Soup Suppers beginning at 5:15pm every Wednesday during Lent starting February 18th (Ash Wednesday). If you need help with preparing your soups, contact Dale at 763-242-2591. Soup requirements are 4-5 gallons of 2 different soups with one preferably gluten free. You can sign up at the Welcome Center. We still need volunteers to help clean up each week!
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Funeral for Mary Pestel
Mary's funeral will be here at St. Barnabas on Friday, February 27th at 11am (visitation at 10am), followed by a luncheon.
Her obituary will be in this Sunday's Star Tribune.
We ask that you keep Mary's husband Ted and the rest of her family in your loving prayers.
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Lutheran World Relief Video
When Pastor Brian Scott was at St. Barnabas last Sunday, he presented the following subject to the adult ed group between services.
Educate girls, eradicate poverty: How congregations can help girls in Sierra Leone: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o6rfztoMX-Y
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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.
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Message from Ruth
I would like to express my sincerest and deepest gratitude to everyone who supported me during one of the most difficult moments of my life. First and foremost, I thank God for sustaining me and giving me strength, and I thank each of you for being instruments of His love and mercy. Every donation, every message, and every act of solidarity was a blessing that helped me hold on to hope while I went through this trial following my arrest by ICE. Your generosity represented not only material assistance, but also invaluable emotional and spiritual support. Because of you, I felt accompanied, strengthened in faith, and comforted during a time of great uncertainty. Today, with a heart full of gratitude, I pray that God may multiply His blessings upon you for all that you have given with love and compassion. I will never forget your support or the kindness you showed me.
With deep respect and gratitude,
Ruth
| | Concert at St. Barnabas ~ February 21st | | |
Seniors and Friends
Our next Seniors and Friends event is Tuesday, March 10th at 11:00am. We will start with a
worship service, then share a meal together. After lunch, stay for a special St. Patrick's Day event presented by Pati Kachel. Pati has been telling stories for 40 years that encourage, delight and inspire. She loves to tell stories about God, His people and His holy word. She incorporates singing, poetry, colorful hats, vintage clothing and small props. You can sign up at the Welcome Center. The deadline to sign up is March 4th.
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OWLs Valentine's Event ~ February 10th
This past Tuesday, 17 of our OWLs decorated 145 heart shaped sugar cookies and individually wrapped each one. We donated them to one of our "Gift of Love" partners, Missions, Inc. Programs. On Wednesday afternoon, volunteers Jackie Madison and Audrey Faust delivered them. Missions, Inc. staff handed the cookies out to individuals and families needing emergency shelter, domestic abuse survivors and those seeking recovery from substance use disorders. Thanks again for everone's beautiful work.
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Cross+Generational Ministry ~ February 11th
We prepared for the Lenten season by illustrating the things that we want to come into our life during lent, and the things that we want to have go. Stop by the Ministry Center to check them out!
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February "Gift of Love"
Global Health Ministries
Global Health Ministries (GHM) is an independent Lutheran nonprofit (501c3) established in 1987, and specializes in capacity-building for Lutheran health systems in under-resourced countries, serving some of the most vulnerable people in the world. We believe all people should have access to a healthy life. But they don’t. Together we can make a difference. Each year thousands of volunteers gather in our Minnesota-based warehouse to help sort and pack medical equipment and supplies to share around the world. At the request of our international partners we also
offer grants and volunteer consultants to help build their capacity to move the needle on health in their communities and effect sustainable and enduring change.
| | February Events at St. Barnabas | | |
February 7th ~ Cub Scouts Pinewood Derby
February 7th ~ P.E.O. Women's Group
February 10th ~ OWLs Event
February 11th ~ Cross+Generational Ministry Event
February 21st ~ Wayzata Musicales Concert
February 22nd ~ Piano Recital
February 23rd ~ WOW Quilt Guild
February 27th ~ SD42 Movie Night
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Donation Station (Updated 2/9/26)
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
Food, Beverages, Toiletries, Supplies
- Soups/Stews (Campbell's Chunky, Progresso Hearty)
- Diced Tomatoes
- Canned Salmon
- Body Wash
- Dry Cat Food
- Laundry Pods
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Paper Grocery Bags
- Egg Cartons (one dozen size)
Winter Wear (new or like new)
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Snow Pants, Gloves, Boots (for kids in grades K-12 waterproof styles intended for playing outside)
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Winter Coats (for men and women warm, waterproof styles intended for being outside (sizes large-3XL are needed most)
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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