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In-Person Worship
8:30am & 10:30am
YouTube Livestream at 10:30am
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Great Commandment
Also "Summer Preview Sunday"
Readings:
First Reading: Psalm 89:1-4
Preaching Text: Mark 12:28-44
**Don't forget to Spring Forward on Saturday night. You don't want to be late for church!**
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Lent Worship Services
Wednesdays at 6:30pm: March 13, 20
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Lenten Soup Suppers
Wednesdays at 5:15pm: March 13, 20
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Quilts on Display
The quilts will be displayed again this Sunday in the Sanctuary. You can take a quilt home with a $50 donation.
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New Member Class Starts Today!
We will hold new member information sessions today and on March 17th 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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Summer Preview Sunday
This warm winter has got us thinking about summer already! We’ve got lots of fun activities already in the planning, and staff from Luther Park will be with us this Sunday. Come find out what is going on at camp, and get excited for summer with us!
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This past summer St. Barnabas started participating in a new initiative, Riverside Innovation Hub (RIH). Click here to learn what RIH is all about!
While reading news in the blog, always click on the "Read more" link to read more of the article.
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Seniors & Friends ~ Tuesday, March 12th
Join us for worship at 11am, followed by a meal together in the Ministry Center. There’s a sign-up sheet in the Narthex. The deadline to sign up is this Sunday.
After eating, Elana (teacher from Que Tal) will join us from 12:30-1:00 to give a Qigong Introductory class.
Experience 18-movement Qigong, a series of gentle movements which can be considered a type of “breathing meditation”.
What is Qigong? (pronounced “chee gong”)
Qigong refers to life energy work. Qi means “life force, energy” and “gong” means “work, transformation of”. Qigong is the transformation/work of vital life force energy. It is a Chinese modality characterized by gentle exercises and slow movements that can be combined with intention and mindfulness to cultivate the “qi” (energy).
Some Health Benefits
- improves circulation
- improves balance, coordination
- improves body awareness
- some movements aid breathing
- can help reduce stress and blood pressure
Elena Gandía has been practicing several types of qigong since 2011. She has practiced with Dr. Brian Grossman and studied under several other teachers, including Master Chunyi Lin from Spring Forest Qigong in Eden Prairie. She firmly believes in the benefits of Qigong to maintain health and well-being. Elana would like to offer these free classes to St. Barnabas on a weekly basis if we have enough people that are interested.
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Taking Heart Iftar
Taking Heart is a long-running program coordinated by Minnesota Council of Churches and the Muslim American Society of Minnesota (MAS-MN) to bring Christians and members of other faith communities together with Muslims for food and conversation during Ramadan.
Ramadan is a blessed month of the Islamic lunar calendar during which Muslims abstain from food and drink from sunrise to sunset. Fasting during Ramadan is one of the “five pillars” of Islam and is performed to learn piety, self-restraint, compassion, and generosity. An iftar is a celebratory breaking of the fast, designed to bring the community together.
St. Barnabas members are invited to attend the iftar on Tuesday, March 19th at 5:30 PM at:
Northwest Islamic Community Center
3300 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
If you would like to attend, sign up on the sheet in the Narthex by this Sunday, March 10th. Pastor Stephanie will send you follow-up information and instructions.
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Morpheus is back with their 2024 concert benefiting Best Buddies in Minnesota at the Minneapolis Eagles Club! Listen and dance the night away as they perform hits from classic rock bands: Santana, The Eagles, Chicago, Doobie Brothers, and more! Morpheus is an 11-piece horn band that performs at no cost for charities across the Twin Cities metro. Best Buddies in Minnesota has partnered with the group since 2021, and the benefit concert is always a popular event each spring.
Tickets will be sold at the door for $20 cash. All proceeds benefit Best Buddies in Minnesota, a non-profit dedicated to ending the social, economic, and physical isolation of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities through friendships, integrated employment, leadership development, and inclusive living.
Raffle tickets, food, and refreshments will be available for purchase at the event. Bring your family and friends – we can’t wait to see you there!
Eagles #34, 2507 E. 25th St, Minneapolis, MN 55406
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IOCP Volunteers Wanted!
On Saturday, March 30th from 10-noon, St. Barnabas is scheduled to volunteer at the IOCP in their thrift store area. The IOCP is our Gift of Love for March, and this volunteering is a way we can show our support of their programs, in addition to helping out financially. The group may be sorting through donations, pricing or tagging items, hanging clothes, etc. - whatever is needed on that day. If you are interested in joining the group, there is a sign up sheet on the credenza in the narthex, you can contact Brenda in the church office or contact Audrey Faust (612 298 7543).
The IOCP needs to have a count of how many volunteers are coming by March 16th, so sign up soon!. An added bonus to volunteering is that you will get an extra 30% off of any purchase you make while at the thrift store that morning. All proceeds from the thrift store go directly to programming for the clients of the IOCP. Come join us, make a difference, and have a good time!
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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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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 [email protected].
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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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Mondays at 5:30pm
Using breath, devotions and gentle movement we will open ourselves to the awareness of God’s healing Presence. Classes are open to all and are hybrid, so you can attend in person or via Zoom. Classes are Mondays from 5:30pm to 6:30pm, March 4- April 22 in Gardenview West. The 8-week session cost is $88. Register at Yogadevotion.com. Info can be found on the round table in the Narthex.
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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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Nordic Walking Group Update
We will begin walking once again at French Park starting Monday, April 15th at 5:00pm. If you’re new and would like to join, you can sign up in the Narthex or contact Barb Sanders at (763) 559-5990.
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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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2024 Church Directory Update
With the New Member Classes coming up this Sunday and again on March 17th, we will hold off on printing the directories for now.
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Pie Day ~ March 14th at the
Plymouth Community Center
The community is invited to participate in the Plymouth Senior Program annual Pie Day fundraiser from 10am to 1pm. Slices of freshly baked cherry, apple, wildberry, lemon meringue, coconut cream, banana cream and French silk pie will be served with ice cream. Cost is $5 per slice with an ice cream cup or $25 per pie with six cups of ice cream. Pie must be purchased at the event; presale orders are no longer accepted. Money raised through the fundraiser helps support senior programming in Plymouth.
Event Entertainment
Pie Day participants may also enjoy live music - the Plymouth Rockers Performing Senior Chorus is set to take the stage at 11am during the event.
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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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