Sunday, November 12, 2023 | | |
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In-Person Worship
8:30AM & 10:30AM
YouTube Livestream at 10:30AM
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Hosea
Readings:
First Reading: Mark 10:13-14
Preaching Text: Hosea 11:1-9
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Click on the link below to watch the YouTube Livestream worship service this Sunday. | |
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Pastor Stephanie’s Installation By Synod
This Sunday, a representative from the Minneapolis Area Synod will be with us in worship as we officially install Pastor Stephanie at St. Barnabas (finally!). Normally this happens close to when a pastor begins, but due to busy schedules at the synod office it has needed to wait until now. Join us in “officially” celebrating Pastor Stephanie at St. Barnabas!
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Remembering Our Saints
This past Sunday we remembered the dear saints from St. Barnabas who have died this past year. Please see the additional name of Mary Krull we are including, who was not listed in the names on Sunday. Mary died this last May and had her funeral and burial in Wisconsin.
We remember in our hearts, our dear saints:
Charles Torgerson, Bob Troemel, Linda Nachtsheim, Dean Linnell, Lois Troemel, Mary Krull, Larry Worth, Dave Charlson, Helen Peterson, John Rebischke,
David Johnson, Kim Moen, Bob Sanders, Helen Schold
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Bring Your 2024 Pledge Packets To Worship November 19!
On the 19th we will receive your 2024 pledge cards during our offering time of worship. We will also have a special blessing of the pledges. We welcome pledge cards after that date if you are not able to attend, simply mail back to church, or drop off in the office. Someone from our congregation stewardship team will be contacting those who have not responded as we want to hear from everyone, even if you do not plan to fill out a formal pledge card. Simply send that in as is, and respond with your intentions even if you do not have an amount listed. It will help us to know that you received your packet. Thank you for your giving!
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Thanksgiving Eve Worship
Wednesday, November 22nd at 6:30PM
Join us for a service of thanksgiving, contemplation and prayer on the night before our holiday. We will also have fellowship time of pie and coffee following the service. We would welcome any pie donations for this event. Let us know in the office if you would like to donate a pie.
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Ministry Scheduler Pro
We’re coming to the end of our first scheduling cycle with Ministry Scheduler Pro. The next schedule will come out on December 1st. If there’s anything about this schedule that was incorrect (ministries you participate in, services you attend, for example), or if you just don’t understand how to work with the system, talk to Pastor Stephanie or Audrey Faust after church any Sunday in November. We’ll do everything possible to help make things work for you!
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Other News & Church Activities | |
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REMINDER...TURN OFF LIGHTS !
When you're at church for a meeting or event after office hours and you're the last one out, please remember to turn off all the lights and lock the main entrance doors upon leaving.
Thank you for your help with this.
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Pine Ridge Food Trailer Donations
Thank you to everyone who brought in donations. They will be loaded into the trailer today and donated to Pine Ridge this weekend (along with the trailer).
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A Few Days Left To Collect
Cub Foods Stamps!
We are collecting stamps through noon this Sunday. The stamps will be used to purchase KitchenAid pots & pans to donate to Esperanza United, an organization that works to resettle and support women fleeing domestic violence. Esperanza has a long list of supplies that will help abuse survivors set up a new home. Bring stamps to church, and drop them in the basket on the Welcome Center. Thank you!
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Seniors & Friends ~ November 14th
Thank you to everyone that signed up for this worship service and Thanksgiving meal this coming Tuesday at 11am. If you weren’t able to attend this month, we will be gathering again in January.
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College Student Care Packages
We would like to remind our college students that we love them and are thinking about them, especially as exam time is coming up. Help us so to sending out care packages shortly after Thanksgiving. Parents- please give Pastor Stephanie your students’ college addresses so we know where to send the packages. Congregation- please consider donating to the packages- we could use hot cocoa, microwave popcorn, fun post-its note pads, pens, chapsticks, and any other little comforts you can think of!
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Men's Small Groups Meeting | |
Cards, Conversation & Coffee Small Group meets every Thursday at 10am in the Ministry Center. | |
Men's Breakfast Small Group meets at Perkins on the first Friday of the month at 8:30am. This group's name is the "Romeos" (Retired Older Men Eating Out) | |
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West Suburban Grief Group Memorial Service November 16th
The annual Community Memorial Service is the Thursday night before Thanksgiving at Wayzata Community Church and starts at 6:30pm. There is a meal as well, but you will need to contact WCC to RSVP so they can plan numbers/food.
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Women’s Retreat Opportunity ~ November 19th
Calling all women interested in both hiking and art, and who are interested in spending time with others with those interests. We will meet in the Alcove at 11:45am on Sunday, November 19th to learn about a women’s retreat opportunity. Talk to Pastor Stephanie if you have any questions.
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"BEET HUNGER" Beet Pickling Has Began!
We had a team hard at work yesterday making pickled beets. Clint and Audrey purchased 10 bushels of beets from a Marshalls Farmers Market in Eden Prairie which weigh 60 pounds per bushel...that's 600 pounds total. Thanks to everyone who pitched in this week. Next Thursday volunteers will gather again to pickle the second batch of beets. Let Clint or Audrey know if you would like to help.
The pickled beets will be for sale starting this Sunday. They will be located on a table in the narthex. Prices are: pints $8.00 and quarts $12.00.
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JustGifts Market
December 2nd & 3rd
The JustGifts Market Committee is gearing up for our 20th Anniversary! Please help us celebrate by visiting the market Dec. 2nd & 3rd! If you're new to St. Barnabas, the JustGifts Market is an alternative Christmas market where shoppers are able to buy a variety of handmade and fairtrade items, and/or donate to charities in lieu of a physical gift for anyone on your list who's hard to shop for!
Calling All Crafters & Artists! Artists and crafters, as you work on your handmade projects this fall, please keep the market in mind! 100% of the sale of donated items goes to the charities featured at the market. Past items include sewn/crocheted/knitted items for adults and babies, jewelry, kitchen items, home decor, Christmas decorations, packaged food items, paper goods, cards, visual art, glass, woodworking, and flower arrangements.
Please bring items to the church office by Monday, November 27. Contact Jessica Gaedke at [email protected] with questions.
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November "Gift of Love"
Beacon Interfaith Housing Collaborative
Missions, Inc. programs provide housing, emergency shelter and supportive services to domestic abuse survivors and those seeking recovery from substance use disorders. We offer a collaborative and safe community for clients to heal and transform their lives. Giving to Missions, Inc. is a great way to make a difference in our community. When you make a donation, together we commit to creating safe space for people. Missions Inc. meets ALL the standards of accountability – including fundraising, governance, public disclosure and finance – of the Charities Review Council.
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IOCP
Food Shelf Most Needed Items
Brand Name Cereal
Hearty Soup
Healthy Snacks (e.g. popcorn, crackers, granola bars)
Healthy Beverages (e.g. sparkling water, tea, juice boxes)
Paper Grocery Bags (These are expensive to purchase and offer you an opportunity to recycle the bags you don’t need.)
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Tickets Are Now Available - "JOURNEY TO BETHLEHEM" in Theaters Starting Today
This live-action Christmas musical adventure for the entire family, weaves classic Christmas melodies with humor, faith, and new pop songs in a retelling of the greatest story ever told, the story of Mary and Joseph and the birth of Jesus.
Cast: Antonio Banderas, Fiona Palomo, Milo Manheim, Lecrae, MŌRIAH Joel Smallbone, Omid Djalili,, Stephanie Gil, Geno Segers, Rizwan Manji
Click here for tickets
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Inaugural Plymouth Artisan Market November 18th
The City of Plymouth is set to host the inaugural Plymouth Artisan Market 10am to 5pm Saturday, November 18th at the Plymouth Community Center, 14800 34th Ave. N. Visitors may enjoy a vibrant showcase of creativity and craftsmanship from community vendors who will display and sell a range of unique products – including handmade soaps, fine art, apparel, pottery, candles, wall art, woodwork, jewelry and more. Attendees may also enjoy live music throughout the event, which is free to attend. For more information, visit plymouthmn.gov/artisanmarket.
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Ministry Teams Volunteers
Are you looking for a place to plug-in at St. Barnabas? Would you like to serve in worship? We are always looking to add volunteers to all of our ministry teams, but we are especially looking to fill two new roles we’ve created:
Acolytes light the candles during the prelude and extinguish them during the postlude. They also hand the offering plates to ushers and collect them after the offering, and help if needed during communion.
Sound Technicians turn on the sound system, ensure that worship leaders have microphones and batteries are fresh, and adjust volume levels during worship, if necessary. It’s not nearly as technical as the name would lead you to believe!
Talk to Pastor Stephanie with questions or to volunteer!
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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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