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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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Resurrection
Readings:
First Reading: Psalm 118:21-27
Preaching Text: Mark 16:1-8
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Easter Egg Hunt this Sunday
There's no Sunday school so we will have an Easter egg hunt at 9:45am, beginning in the Narthex.
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St. Barnabas will be closed on Monday, April 1st
in staff observance for Easter
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Out of Office
Pastor Jeff will be on vacation next week and Pastor Stephanie will be out of the office next Thursday.
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A Note from Dave Baumann
On Friday, March 22nd, our family and I experienced the incredible hospitality, concern and love for which St. Barnabas is known. Thank you to all of you who helped in the Celebration of Life for Barbara. To those who provided bars, those who prepared the gathering space for the post service coffee time, and for those that did clean up...thank you, thank you, thank you. On a personal note, thank you for your kind comments and your sharing of memories of Barb. As pastor mentioned in his homily, “we love, because we were first loved” or paraphrased, “blessed to be a blessing”. We felt that love, that blessing that Friday in all of the kind gestures and the hard work of so many. I speak for our family and for myself as I say “Thank You”.
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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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Easter Breakfast This Sunday
Join us for Easter breakfast which will be served
starting at 7:30am until 12:15pm.
Menu:
Carmel Apple French Toast with Bananas Foster, Strawberry, or Maple Syrup
Cheesy Hashbrown Sausage Egg Bake
Fruit
Coffee & Juice
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Easter Flowers
We still have 8 Lilies, 7 Mums and 7 Hydrangeas to be purchased through this Sunday in honor or memory of a loved one for $15.00 each. There are 2 sign-up sheets in the narthex. Place check or cash in the envelope marked “Flowers” or in your regular offering envelope with the designation “flowers”.
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April, May & June 2024
Devotional Books are here!
“The Word in Season” devotional books are available in the narthex. This daily devotional, published quarterly, enriches life with a contemporary message for today's Christian. It reflects on the themes of Sunday's texts with relevant meditations throughout the week.
| Quilters' LWR Warehouse Tour ~ March 12th | |
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Quilting with San Pablo Women ~ March 16th
The San Pablo women came to visit St. Barnabas and learned from several of our own quilters how to quilt to help recent refugees to their area and church, to beautify their church, and to create a group that will become friends, giving women who are alone and lonely at home an activity to do together at their church.
The only equipment they have are 2 sewing machines, 1 cutting mat and scissors. No fabric, rotary cutters, rulers or thread.
On this day they learned how to add top and bottom borders on a piece of Care Bears fabric. They laid out squares that were cut for them, sewed them together (probably five different women learning to sew), then ironed, tied, and pinned the edges. It was sent home with them to be completed.
They all had fun and would like to continue. The next possible date is 4/6.
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San Pablo
One of our friends from San Pablo expressed the need for a bed when we were together last week, and we are excited to say that one has been found-actually two (twin mattresses.) Now we are in need of sheets and blankets. If you have any gently used twin-sized sheets or blankets at home, or any pillows in good condition, please bring them into the donation station as soon as possible. We’d like to get our friends in a warm bed as soon as possible!
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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 this Sunday, they will be put in a "free box". Thank you.
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April "Gift of Love"
Global Refuge
Global Refuge, formerly Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service (LIRS), is the largest faith-based nonprofit dedicated to serving vulnerable immigrants, asylum seekers and refugees in the U.S. Simply put, we resettle refugees, reunite children and parents, and rekindle the American Dream. For more than 80 years, we have been a champion for migrants and refugees from around the globe. Our legacy of compassionate service has made a difference in the lives of more than 500,000 people who have sought safety and hope in America’s communities. Our history reflects our own deep immigrant roots and passionate commitment to welcoming newcomers, especially those who are most in need.
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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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