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In-Person Worship
8:30am & 10:30am
YouTube Livestream at 10:30am
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End of the Age
Readings:
First Reading: Psalm 102:12-17
Preaching Text: Mark 13:1-8, 24-37
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Lent Worship Service
Wednesday, March 20th at 6:30pm
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Lenten Soup Supper
Wednesday March 20th at 5:15pm
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New Member Class Today!
We will hold another new member information session today between services (9:30am-10:30am). We will meet in the Fireside room, which is down the hall, past the bathrooms. If you are interested in learning more about our vision, mission, and ministry at St. Barnabas join us for this Q&A time.
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Guest Speaker This Sunday
Kevin Ward is the Executive Director of IOCP, our March Gift of Love recipient. Before joining IOCP, Kevin spent more than two decades in business, ministry, nonprofit leadership, association management, coaching, and executive leadership. Kevin recharges through daily meditation, coaching youth sports, and watching his favorite sports teams play to win.
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Holy Week Worship
Palm Sunday, March 24th ~ 8:30am & 10:30am
Maundy Thursday, March 28th ~ 6:30pm
Good Friday, March 29th ~ 6:30pm
Easter Sunday, March 31st ~ 8:30am & 10:30am
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Holy Week for Families
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On Palm Sunday, March 24th, we will have all-ages activities in the Fellowship Hall between services. Adults will fill Easter Eggs with candy and kids will make a banner to carry in at the 10:30am service.
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On Maundy Thursday, March 28th, we will celebrate with our First Communion students at 6:30pm.
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On Easter Sunday, March 31st, we will have an Easter Egg hunt at 9:45am, beginning in the Narthex.
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In Memoriam
Barb Baumann
Dear friends in Christ,
On March 14th, our St. Barnabas member Barb Baumann died. She was a member of St. Barnabas for the past 13 years. In the coming days we will have information regarding her funeral.
In John’s Gospel, chapter 14 we hear the words, "Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me. My Father's house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am." We can trust that God is with us and is working through this process.
During this time of grief, we place our hope and trust in the sure and certain hope of the resurrection of Christ, and ask you to keep Barb's family in your loving prayers.
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A Note from The Shepherd's Team
If you have a loved one that’s ill, in the hospital or is shut-in and can’t make it to church, please talk to one of the pastors or call Brenda in the church office with their contact info. We want to reach out to our members and provide care and connection from our congregation.
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Recently, alongside our name tags that many of us wear during worship and fellowship times, there have been pronoun stickers made available. Click here to learn more about this new opportunity for hospitality.
While reading news in the blog, always click on the "Read more" link to read more of the article.
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Other News & Church Activities | |
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Seniors & Friends ~ Qigong Introductory class
This past Tuesday we had worship then a wonderful meal together. After eating, Elana (teacher from Que Tal) joined us for a 1/2 hour giving a Qigong (pronounced “chee gong”) introductory class. Most everyone stayed and really seemed to enjoy these low key breathing exercises.
Some health benefits include: improved circulation, improved balance & coordination, improved body awareness, some movements aid breathing, can help reduce stress and blood pressure
Elana would like to offer these 20-30 minute free classes to St. Barnabas on a weekly basis. A possibility would be Thursday mornings at 11am (after Word for Women and Cards & Coffee). If you're interested, please sign-up in the Narthex. If we can get enough people to sign up, we can make it happen.
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Unclaimed Dishes
There are bowls, cups, storage containers and baking dishes on the kitchen counter that have been there for several weeks. Next time you're at church, pick up the item(s) that belong to you. Please do not put them in drawers or cupboards if you no longer want them. If these items remain unclaimed by March 31st, they will be put in a "free box". Thank you.
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Easter Candy Needed!
The Easter Bunny needs your help. We'll be holding an Easter Egg hunt for the kids between Easter Sunday services. We have all the plastic eggs we could ever want, but we need candy to fill them! Please drop off bags of individually wrapped candy by March 20th.
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Spring Tea Volunteers Needed
We're having a Spring Tea at St. Barnabas and we're looking for volunteers! Would you like to be part of this event celebrating spring?
Ways to volunteer:
- Help prepare the delicious morsels on Friday, April 26th
- Host a table on Saturday, April 27th
- Be part of the kitchen crew on Saturday, April 27th
- Donate or loan Great Aunt Martha's Tea Party China
Please call Valerie Cook at (763) 464-0469 to volunteer and for more info.
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Beacon News
On behalf of Beacon and Bimosedaa, THANK YOU to everyone who contributed to our recent drive for household items. Whether it was bedding, blankets, sheets, dishes, cutlery, other kitchen items, or toothbrushes, ALL items we donated are being put to use. There were about 12 boxes!
Bimosedaa is a 7-story building on Hennepin Avenue that has been refurbished into 48 affordable apartments for Native homeless residents. Beacon partnered with Avivo and the Red Lake Nation to create this space, preserving the historic look of the building. Avivo will provide social services to Bimosedaa residents.
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Your Beacon Team invites you to a zoom meeting on Wednesday, March 20 at 11:00 am. We will be meeting with our State House and Senate leaders in SD42, Plymouth to discuss current housing legislation recommended by Beacon. All are welcome. Sign up in the narthex or send an email to Cindy at c.dogan@comcast.net.
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THANK YOU if you filled out postcards on Sunday to support important housing legislation. All cards have been delivered to your state senators and representatives.
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March "Gift of Love"
Interfaith Outreach & Community Partners
Interfaith Outreach & Community Partners (IOCP) is a human service nonprofit that strengthens our community by meeting basic needs and equipping individuals and families for ongoing stability. IOCP delivers integrated services that address the basic needs for food, shelter, and clothing, while also connecting individuals and families to strengthening services such as affordable housing, quality childcare, employment. Interfaith lives out the values of collaboration, inclusion, and integrity.
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Donation Station
Here is what we're currently collecting at our Donation Station in the Narthex.
IOCP Food Shelf Most Needed Items
- Brand Name Boxed Cereal
- Canned Tuna & Canned Chicken
- Vegetable Oil (24 oz. bottles)
- Salad Dressing
- Hearty Soups
- Paper Towels
- Maxi Pads/Tampons
- Baby Wipes & Baby Diapers (size 5 & 6)
- Paper 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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