June 12, 2026

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Sunday, June 14, 2026

Worship Service 

9:30am

YouTube Livestream at 9:30am

See the Sunday morning Crosswinds to watch the YouTube Livestream this week.

Church News

Wow! Over 100 Sign-Ups for Pastor on Deck!

The response to our "Pastor on Deck" sessions has been nothing short of amazing. Thank you to the 104 people (including our gracious hosts) who have already committed to joining the

conversation! We are down to our final few dates. Be sure to visit the Welcome Center to sign up before these sessions fill up completely:

· June 24 (2:00 PM at church)

· July 7 (2:00 PM at church)

· July 18 (5:00 PM)

· July 21 (6:00 PM)

These sessions are a wonderful opportunity to build community and look intentionally at our timeline: past, present, and future. Together, we are discussing who St. Barnabas was at its inception, who we are right now, and who we want to become—including what staff infrastructure we need to achieve that vision. If your schedule doesn't allow you to attend, you can still participate from afar. Please pray over these questions and share your reflections with us.

Visit the Welcome Center to view exact meeting times and locations, and to sign up for the one session that fits your schedule best.

Hospital Visitation

If you or someone you know will be hospitalized and would like a visit from our pastor, please reach out to the church office or directly to Pastor Mark. HIPAA confidentiality laws prohibit hospitals from sharing patient information.

The Prayer Chain

If you would like to participate in praying for our members and friends, please talk with Pastor Mark. If you would like to request prayer from our Prayer Chain, contact Brenda in the church office or talk with Pastor Mark. Please indicate if you would like your prayer request to be shared with the congregation, or if it is confidential. 

Other News & Church Activities

Summer Food Drive for IOCP

Help us feed our neighbors! Throughout June and July, St. Barnabas is hosting a joint food drive for Plymouth’s Interfaith Outreach & Community Partners (IOCP). Our campus partners, Qué Tal the Boy Scouts and Kimbanguist Church, are also joining the effort.

Here is how you can participate:

• What to bring: Non-perishable food items.
• When to bring them: Every time you attend worship or a St. Barnabas event this summer.
• Where to drop them off:
• St. Barnabas members: Blue box to the left of the sanctuary doors.
• Qué Tal families: Red box in Ministry Center.
• Boy Scouts: Green box in Ministry Center.
• Kimbanguist Church members: Yellow box in Ministry Center.

Track our progress! St. Barnabas member Mike Barnes will collect, weigh, and deliver all donations to IOCP. Watch our donation "thermometer" rise in the Ministry Center.

Location: St. Barnabas Lutheran Church

Date: Tuesday, June 16th

Time: 7:00pm-8:00pm

Admission: FREE

The Plymouth Concert Band proudly presents “Celebrating 250” during our summer concert series.

We rejoice in the 250th Anniversary of the United States of America by

performing music commemorating our shared heritage and love of

country. Selections will include America the Beautiful, Let Freedom Ring, Armed Forces Salute, Semper Fidelis and the Star-Spangled Banner. We will also feature music by George Gershwin, Henry Fillmore and Karl L. King.

Please join us for an invigorating celebration of our great nation.

IOCP Tent Sale

The IOCP tent sale that took place May 29-31 raised $25,400.

Gift of Love

June "Gift of Love"

Redeemer Lutheran Church

Redeemer Lutheran Church is a congregation of the ELCA, whose mission is to be a beacon of hope

to residents of the Harrison Neighborhood, to the people of North Minneapolis, and for the greater church around the world. In partnership with Redeemer Center for Life and other mission partners, they seek to serve the physical, mental and spiritual needs of the community through youth programming, affordable housing, educational programs and faith-based activities.

June Happenings at St. Barnabas

June 06 ~ Summer Music Recital

June 06 ~ Graduation Party

June 8-26 ~ Chinese Summer Camp (Monday-Friday)

June 16 ~ Plymouth Concert Band (Free to Attend)

June 22 ~ WOW Quilt Guild

June 27 ~ Family Gathering

June Birthdays

Community Happenings

Large Multi-Family NO PRICE Garage Sale

Date: Thursday, June 18

Time: 8am-6pm

Place: Pam Carter's house 4370 Harbor Ln N, Plymouth

All proceeds will go to P.E.O., a women's organization that exists to provide education for women to help in their future endeavors.

Questions? Contact Pam Carter 612-718-5112 or Margaret Wold 847-989-7412.

Donations Needed

Donation Station (Updated 5/28/26)

Here is what we're currently collecting at our Donation Station in the Narthex.

Interfaith Outreach and Community Partners

Most Needed Items

• Tuna (cans)
• Brand Name Box Cereals
• Pasta Sauce (jars)
• Sliced Pineapple (cans)
• Cat Food (wet or dry)
• Cat Litter
• Paper Grocery Bags

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

Photo of the Week

Have you ever seen an Albino Peacock? This one lives at the Fawn Doe Rosa Wildlife Park in St. Croix Falls, WI. If you've never been there, you really should check it out. Brenda E. was able to get this perfect shot when she was there recently.

Resources & Links

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!

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.

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

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.