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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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Transfiguration
Readings:
First Reading: Psalm 27:1-4
Preaching Text: Mark 8:27-9:8
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Lent Worship Services
Wednesday’s at 6:30pm: February 14, 21, 28, March 6, 13, 20
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Lenten Soup Suppers
We will have Lenten Soup Suppers every Wednesday during Lent starting February 14th (Ash Wednesday).
Dale Sanderson will prepare the Ash Wednesday soups, buns, & treats. We're still looking for volunteers to cook the rest of the soups each week so that we can taste your favorites. Dale will bring the treats & buns each week. If you need help with preparing your soups, give him 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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February Gift of Love Guest
Our Gift of Love offering this month is going to Global Health Ministries. Doug Cox is the Executive Director for an international ministry creating partnerships to develop sustainable and thriving Lutheran health care and health promotion systems in over 12 countries. Doug will be with us in worship on February 18th. He will preach at both services, and will offer a forum in the Alcove between services. Come out to support this vital ministry!
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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.
While reading news in the blog, always click on the "Click here" link to read more of the article.
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Children's Worship Aids ~ Whether you bring children to worship or not, you probably have noticed the small tree with rainbow bags hanging on it right next to the Welcome Center. These bags are provided for kids (of any age) to help them engage in worship more fully. Click here to read more about the worship aids we provide for kids at St. Barnabas. | |
Annual Meeting and Transformational Gift ~ Click here to read about our annual meeting and the transformational gift we received. | |
Other News & Church Activities | |
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Bandage Rolling This Sunday
Most health facilities have very limited access to clean, affordable bandages. We will be rolling bandages in the Ministry Center in between and after worship as we have done previously. It’s fun and easy and all can participate including children. There will be instructions given and no skills are needed.
Click here to read about how we will be supporting our February "Gift of Love", Global Health Ministries this Sunday.
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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 ~ February 7th
The kids had a fun time making Valentine’s Day themed cards for their loved ones.
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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's a sign-up sheet in the Narthex.
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OWLs (Older Wiser Lutherans)
Valentine's Bingo & Snacks
Tuesday, February 13th
We’ve only had a handful of people that signed up for this event so if you plan on attending, please sign-up today so we know how many snacks to plan for. If we don’t get enough people to attend, we will have to cancel and we will notify those that signed up. Also, remember to bring a "White Elephant Gift" to be given away as a prize.
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2024 Church Directory
Last call for updates! The new directories will be printed and ready to be picked up on Sunday, March 3rd. The deadline to submit changes will be Sunday, February 25th. Contact Brenda in the church office with any changes you have or stop by to get your picture taken here at church.
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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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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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