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Worship Service
9:30am
YouTube Livestream at 9:30am
| | See the Sunday morning Crosswinds to watch the YouTube Livestream this week. | | |
Summer Worship Begins this Sunday
One service only at 9:30am from May 24th through September 6th.
We will return to two services beginning September 13th.
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Pentecost Sunday ~ May 24th
This Sunday, wear red which symbolizes the "tongues of fire" and the descending of the Holy Spirit on the first Pentecost.
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Meet Pastor Mark Gatherings
During June and July, the Council is looking for 5+ people/families willing to host a small gathering of 8-12 people in your home or here at church. The purpose of these meetings is to meet Pastor Mark and connect our past to our future. Please sign up at the Welcome Center to be a host.
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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.
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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.
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Memorial Day ~ Church Closed
St. Barnabas will be closed on Monday, May 25th in observance of
Memorial Day. Have a safe and blessed holiday weekend.
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Church Directory
Thank you to everyone who updated, changed or added their contact info and pictures. Our goal is to have the new directory available for pick up by June 1st. We will keep you posted if anything changes.
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Graduation Sunday!
We are up to 8 grads so far...let’s keep them coming! Whether you’re graduating or you have a family member graduating from elementary school, middle school, high school or college, we want to hear about it! Graduates can be of any age. Email brenda@stbarnabaslutheran.org in the church office with the students picture, name, school name, what's planned after graduation and how you’re related.
We will celebrate graduates in worship on Sunday, June 7th (they do not need to be present). The deadline to submit your info is Wednesday, May 27th.
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OWLs (Older Wiser Lutherans) Event
We are excited to welcome Musical Ventriloquist Rev. Kevin Doely to our OWLs event on Tuesday, June 9th. Kevin is the Senior Pastor at Faith Lutheran Church in Coon Rapids. For the past 25 years he has used ventriloquism as a communication tool to teach and entertain and has performed hundreds of ventriloquist shows for celebration banquets, retirement homes, churches, schools, libraries, and community events.
Kevin will be featuring a special “Laugh for Life” show with heart-warming routines that are full of laughs, comedy, and stories along with special guests Johnny Cash and Elvis! Come join in the laughs with Kevin and his life like vent figures and puppets! At 12:30pm we will have a light lunch and the show will begin at 1pm. You can sign up at the Welcome Center.
The deadline to sign up is Sunday, June 7th so we can plan for food.
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Volunteers Needed to Represent St. Barnabas at the Golden Valley Pride Festival, Brookfield Park, Golden Valley
St. Barnabas will again be hosting a booth at this year’s Golden Valley Pride Festival on Saturday, June 13th from 12pm-6pm. Join us for this fun, family-friendly event. Help visitors to our spacious booth to make their own colorful buttons and tell festival-goers about all of the wonderful things happening in our congregation. St Barnabas has been a presence at the Festival for 4 years, as one of more than a dozen area churches participating in this welcoming, community-oriented event. Help make “All are Welcome” a reality close to home. Sign up at the Welcome Center for one of four volunteer shifts.
Available shifts (we would like to have 5-6 names for each shift:
10:30 – 1:00 (includes set up)
12:30 – 3:00
02:30 – 5:00
04:30 – 7:00 (includes take down)
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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.
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May "Gift of Love"
Luther Park
Luther Park is a summer camp and year-round retreat and meeting facility located in Danbury, Wisconsin. Its people and programs assist congregations and groups in gathering around the Word for renewal and refreshment. People who come to Luther Park live together in small groups, participate in worship and learn activities as well as learn relationship building and have recreational opportunities. Each person is challenged and given the opportunity to speak out, take part in leadership, to experience spiritual growth, to develop outdoor skills and to grow socially.
| | May Happenings at St. Barnabas | | |
May 09 ~ Graduation Party
May 16 ~ Light of Christ Church Banquet
May 17 ~ Piano Recital (1pm)
May 17 ~ Piano Recital (6pm)
May 17 ~ Piano Recital (6:30pm)
May 18 ~ WOW Quilt Guild
May 30 ~ Baby Shower
May 30 ~ Summer Music Recital
May 30 ~ Graduation Party
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The IOCP tent sale has one-of-a-kind items and great prices. 100% of Resale Select’s net proceeds support IOCP services and programs. Items sold come from our generous donors…come early for the best selection.
Friday, May 29th
10am – 5pm: Resale Select & Resale2 open – 20% off in-store sale
12pm – 3pm: Tent Sale ~ $5.00 Early Bird Admission on Friday
Early Bird Admission tickets on sale in the store now!
Saturday, May 30th
9am – 3pm: Tent Sale, open to the public, no admission fee on Saturday
9am – 5pm: Resale Select & Resale2 open – 20% off in-store sale
Sunday, May 31st
11am – 3pm: Tent Sale, clearance, up to 50% off tent sale items
11am – 3pm: Resale Select & Resale2 open – 20% off in-store sale
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Donation Station (Updated 5/11/26)
Here is what we're currently collecting at our Donation Station in the Narthex.
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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
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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
| | This photo was taken at the Spring Lake Park Nature Center. Turkey Tom was definitely trying to impress the ladies. Captured by Brenda Ericson. | | |
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!
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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.
If you'd like to have a bulletin delivered, you can call the church office at
763-553-1239.
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