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In-Person Worship
8:30am & 10:30am
YouTube Livestream at 10:30am
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Click on the link below to watch the YouTube Livestream worship service this Sunday. | |
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Death of John the Baptist
Readings:
First Reading: Psalm 122
Preaching Text: Mark 6:1-29
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New Book Group Starts This Sunday
Another Sunday morning Book Group will be starting this Sunday to read Transforming: The Bible and the Lives of Transgender Christians by Austen Hartke. If you are curious, or even confused, about the changing language of gender identity, and want to learn how God calls us to love our neighbors, no matter their pronouns, sign up on the sheet in the Narthex.
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Introducing the St. Barnabas Blog! Sometimes we have things to tell you that are too long for an E-news blurb, so we’ll be using this blog to share more long-form writings with you. Click here to read more about our annual meeting and the transformational gift we’ve just received. | |
Other News & Church Activities | |
St. Barnabas Spotlight Event | |
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Guitar Lessons
Guitar lessons started about 3 weeks ago and are given on Sundays at 11:30am in Gardenview West for another 4 weeks or so.
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2024 Annual Meeting & Brunch | |
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Yogadevotion Coming in March!
Faith Based Classes
Yogadevotion LLC classes begin in the breath, centering ourselves in the Presence of God….setting aside all that distracts us from the relationship God intents for us. Our devotional time is at the beginning of the class, opening with scripture that speaks to a practice of faith, during the breath work. Reflections on the scripture are written by Pastor Cindy Senarighi, ordained pastor in the ELCA. The body of the class is a combination of standing poses, balance poses and floor poses. The classes close with restorative yoga, a practice of calm alertness that allows a time of reflection and thanksgiving for God’s Presence in our lives. The faith based language you will hear in class is familiar, the benediction, invocation and prayer that closes the class. This class is for all levels as Yogadevotion LLC teaches that the primary teacher is your own body and that voice is the important one. Modifications are offered for all poses.
All are welcome to attend this 8 week class on Mondays from 6pm-7pm starting March 4th through April 22nd by Zoom or in person!
Click on this link for cost & registration: https://yogadevotion.com/class/st-barnabas-plymounth-mn-yogadevotion-hybrid/
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Art Open House
We’ll have the project supplies out again on Wednesday, February 7th so you can stop by and make some Valentine’s Day themed gifts or cards for your loved ones. Join us between 3pm and 5pm to indulge your creative side!
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Easter Breakfast Back This Year!
Breakfast will be served starting at 7:30am until 12:15pm on Easter Sunday, and the menu will be:
Carmel Apple French Toast with Bananas Foster, Strawberry, or Maple Syrup
Cheesy Hashbrown Sausage Egg Bake
Fruit
Coffee & Juice
We will need volunteers (ideally 3 people plus Dale) to help prepare the food on Saturday March 30th, help cook the breakfast on Sunday March 31st, as well as servers and clean up crews. Please consider helping make this breakfast a success by volunteering for an hour or two on Easter Sunday.
There will be a sign-up sheet in the Narthex as we get closer to the date.
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Lenten Soup Suppers
We will once again have Lenten Soup Suppers every Wednesday during Lent starting February 14th (Ash Wednesday).
Dale Sanderson has volunteered to prepare the Ash Wednesday soups, buns, & treats. We are looking for volunteers to cook the rest of the soups each week so that we can taste all your favorites. Dale will take care of the treats and buns each week and if you need help with preparing your soups, give Dale a call at 763-242 2591. Soup requirements are 4-5 gallons of 2 different soups with one soup preferably gluten free. Soup Suppers will start at 5:15pm each Wednesday.
There's a sign-up sheet in the Narthex. We also need volunteers to serve & clean up each week!
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OWLs (Older Wiser Lutherans)
Valentine's Bingo & Snacks
Tuesday, February 13th
Join us for bingo and snacks at 1pm. Once again we're asking everyone that comes to play bingo to bring a "White Elephant Gift" to be given away as a prize. A white elephant gift is something you have at home that you don’t need or want anymore. It could be a book, board game, fry pan, picture, knick-knack, puzzle, jewelry, etc. It will be fun to see what people want to donate. There's a sign-up sheet in the narthex. The deadline to sign-up is February 9th. Please talk to Brenda in the church office if you have questions.
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Tax Preparation Assistance
AARP Taxaide is happy to return again this year to St. Barnabas on Wednesdays starting February 7th from 9am-3pm. They provide free tax assistance for taxpayers who are over 50 and have low to moderate income. This service is provided by AARP volunteers certified each year by the IRS. Tax payers can have their Federal, State and MN Property taxes e-filed. They will also get a paper copy of everything that is filed. AARP cannot do returns for businesses, self-employed people or complex returns.
Leave a message at 612-699-1218 with your name and phone number and a volunteer will return your call to set up an appointment.
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2024 Church Directory
We’re still getting lots of updates and changes to our member households so please take a look at your directory to make sure we have all of your current information. Call or email Brenda in the church office with any changes you may have.
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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.
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Luce Line Brewing's First Annual Hotdish-Off Event Sunday, February 4th at 2pm
Proceeds benefit IOCP
Get ready for a mouthwatering showdown at the Luce Line First Annual Hotdish-Off, where the tastiest hotdish wins! Local restaurant and bar chefs will compete in a friendly competition for who has the best and most creative hotdish recipe.
$15 ticket purchase includes tasting all hotdishes entered in the competition and one free beverage ticket. Event proceeds will benefit IOCP. Purchase tickets today!
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Donation Station
Christmas is over, but people are still in need. Here is what we're currently
collecting at our Donation Station in the Narthex.
Beacon Bimosedaa- Indigenous residents previously experiencing homelessness are moving into this new property and are in need of items to set up a new home. Items are needed through mid-February.
- Twin extra-long sheets and twin-size comforters
- Cleaning supplies (paper towels, disinfectant spray, Clorox wipes, toilet brush and plunger, etc.)
- Kitchen items (pots, plates, cups, silverware, utensils, can opener, etc.)
- Target gift cards are welcome
IOCP Food Shelf Most Needed Items
- Brand Name Cereal
- Hearty Soup
- Healthy Snacks (e.g. popcorn, crackers, granola bars)
- Healthy Beverages (e.g. sparkling water, tea, juice boxes)
- Maxi Pads
- Paper Grocery Bags and/or reusable grocery bags
Good News Prison Ministry Clothing donations for people who are being released.
- Sweat Pants ~ S, M, L, XL, XXL, XXXL
- Hoodies/Sweatshirts and Shirts ~ L, XL, XXL, XXXL
- Winter Coats ~ XL, XXL, XXXL
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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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