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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. | | |
Save the Date
Celebrate Bryce between services on Sunday, March 22nd. 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 28th 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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Lenten Soup Suppers
Soup Suppers begin at 5:15pm every Wednesday during Lent followed by a worship service at 6:30pm.
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Pause for Lent: Midweek Mindfulness & Prayer
Come take a peaceful pause during this Lenten season. Beginning February 25th, join us each Wednesday at 4:30pm in the Family Resource Center for a simple, guided time of mindfulness and prayer inspired by the weekly Lenten theme. Led by Melissa Weinhandl, this gathering is a chance to slow down, reflect, and reconnect before dinner. No sign-up is needed, just come as you are. All are welcome.
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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.
Click here to read Mary's obituary.
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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.
| | Other News & Church Activities | | Concert at St. Barnabas ~ This Saturday, February 21st | | |
Beacon News
Join us for 2 Beacon Housing Events
RALLY for Affordable Housing, Monday, February 23rd morning
- Minnesota State Capitol Building Rotunda 10:30am
- Check with Beacon Team about carpooling
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Click here for more info
Beacon Lobby Day, Wednesday, March 11th
- Meet with your Legislative Rep and Senator
- Promote specific Housing priorities for our state
- Check with Beacon Team about carpooling
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Click here for more info
Your Beacon Leadership Team: Clint Faust, Krista Boyd, Julie Hanson, Cindy Dogan
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ELCA Online Event:
Faith and Occupation, from Bethlehem to Minneapolis
On Thursday, February 26th at 11am, you can join a zoom webinar with two options:
~ Word for Women will show the webinar in the Fireside Room. All are invited.
~ Or sign up to view on your own (February 26th at 11am) at this link.
TOPIC: Join ELCA Sumud for an important webinar exploring the realities of detention and imprisonment from Minneapolis to Palestine. Bishop Jen Nagel of the Minneapolis Area Synod will share recent experiences from her community involving ICE detentions and their impact on the local community. Rami Khader, director of the Anar Center in Bethlehem, will offer insight into the ongoing detention and imprisonment of children in Palestine. Together, this conversation will help us understand these interconnected struggles and invite us into deeper solidarity.
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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.
| | Ash Wednesday ~ 12pm Worship & Soup Lunch | | |
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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