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In-Person Worship
8:30am & 10:30am
YouTube Livestream at 10:30am
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See the Sunday morning Crosswinds to watch the YouTube Livestream this week. | |
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Nominations for Open Council Positions
The nominating committee of the Council is currently considering nominations for open Council positions, as well as for voting members at the next Synod Assembly (May 2-3, 2025.) Open Council positions include those that relate to Property, Faith Formation, and Hospitality. If you would like to nominate yourself or someone else for either Council or Assembly, please speak with a member of the committee: President Colleen Lutz, Vice President Jeff Carter, Pastor Tom, or Pastor Stephanie.
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Native American Heritage Month
In honor of Native American Heritage Month, the Worship and Music Team has decided to include a Land Acknowledgment in worship throughout November. For more information on Land Acknowledgments and Indigenous Ministries in the ELCA, go to www.elca.org/indigenous.
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Holiday Services
Please mark your calendar for the following:
~ Christmas Song Singalong Prelude-12/8, 8:20am and 10:20am. Noah will take requests from the hymnal.
~ Children’s Christmas Program-12/15 at 10:30am.
~ Blue Christmas Service-12/15 at 7:00pm. (If you would like to help plan this service, please talk to Pastor Stephanie)
~ Handbells Christmas Music-12/22 at 9:30am in the Ministry Center
~ Christmas Eve-12/24 at 4:00 and 9:00pm. Andrew Pole will lead a pick-up Christmas Band in holiday music in the Narthex at 3:30pm.
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Hospital Visitation
If you or someone you know will be hospitalized and would like a visit from a pastor, please reach out directly to the church office or one of the pastors. 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 Tom or Pastor Stephanie. If you would like to request prayer from our Prayer Chain, contact Brenda in the church office or talk with one of our pastors. Please indicate if you would like your prayer request to be shared with the congregation, or if it is confidential.
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Listening Posts
This year, at St. Barnabas, members of the council and an additional 30 regular church attendees took part in listening posts to identify our collective values and in what direction our congregation should be led.
Click here to read the entire blog.
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Other News & Church Activities | |
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Crosswinds E-News
Next Week
Due to the Holiday next week, St. Barnabas will be closed on November 28th & 29th and we will not be sending out the E-News.
Happy Thanksgiving
to You and Your Family.
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What Are You Thankful For This Year?
Let us know by writing it down on the front side of one of these "I am thankful for" cards which can be found in the Ministry Center.
On Monday, November 25th, we will hang them on the wall in the Ministry Center for everyone to read.
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JustGifts Market
December 7th & 8th
Attention Crafters, Artists and Makers: As always, we appreciate your donations of new, handmade items to the JustGifts Market! If you plan on donating this year, please have your items to Brenda's office by Monday, December 2nd. There will be a form for you to fill out on Brenda's desk; please put the completed form with your items. Contact Jessica Gaedke with questions. jbaumgard@hotmail.com
Attention Lefse Makers: St. Barnabas has garnered quite a reputation for our excellent lefse! If you want to help us keep the tradition alive, please consider helping us roll and make lefse on Saturday, December 7th! Two shifts are available: 7am - 10am, and 10am - 1pm. Please sign up at the Welcome Center, or email Jennifer Arne jarne@SeeClearfield.com.
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College Care Packages
We will be assembling packages between services this Sunday.
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JustGifts Market Quilt Raffle
We are selling raffle tickets during coffee hour in the Ministry Center for $2.00 each or 3 for $5.00 through December 1st. The winning ticket will be picked on Sunday, December 8th at 12:30pm.
As with other items sold at the market, all proceeds from the sale of this quilt will go to one or more of our local and global charities.
Tell your family, tell your friends! You do not need to be present to win.
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A Note from Pastor Hierald
Greetings beloved,
This morning, I came to the church to find that our healing garden project is underway. Where the grass is torn up, we are going to build a labyrinth for prayer and meditation. The unearthed vegetation will become nourishing compost for next spring’s native prairie garden. On a day where the future feels uprooted, the Spirit prepares a new path.
Today I acknowledge the knot in my stomach, the hurt in my heart. And I also profess my faith: God has placed us in each other’s lives and given us meaningful work to do. God has created a community of resilient survivors, people who understand what it means to live in uncertainty and who thrive against all odds. You are not alone; your St. Paul’s-San Pablo family is here for you with food, prayer, and defiant joy.
God has made a way for us, and even now St. Paul’s-San Pablo leaders will implement strategies anticipated for this election outcome. We’ll share more details in the coming weeks.
One thing we can share now: we have already raised a third of the money we need to install a shower, washing machine, and dryer in our building. When newly arrived neighbors show up at our door looking for community and care, we will be ready. Will you help us affirm the dignity of newly arrived immigrant neighbors? With a goal of $60,000, we only have $38,000 more to go.
“You gotta put one foot in front of the other and lead with love.” Melanie DeMore sang these words in the aftermath of the 2016 election, and we’ll keep singing them in the months to come. May we lead with Christ’s love, one step at a time.
In gratitude and love for all of you,
Pr. Hierald+
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Redeemer Christmas Store
Our partners at Redeemer invite us to help make their Christmas store a success. This is a time on December 14th from 9:30-11 for kids to “go shopping” for Christmas gifts for family & friends and to experience the joy of giving!
They are looking for help on December 12th-14th setting up, helping run the store, and helping clean up. It's a fun, festive way to share Christmas joy with our partners and their neighbors. Follow this link to sign up.
You can also consider donating items to the store. Here are gift suggestions. Bring donations to the Donation Station by December 8th, and we'll deliver them for you!
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Carols for Camp
Luther Park is hosting a Christmas Dinner and Silent Auction on Saturday, December 14th, from 3pm-6pm, at House of Prayer Lutheran Church in Minneapolis. This festive event will bring together our community to celebrate the holiday season while raising vital funds for Luther Park’s programs.
Join us at a table sponsored for St. Barnabas or sponsor your own and bring friends and family! E-mail Eric Boyd eric.hcr80@gmail.com or see the flyers in the Narthex for more information.
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November "Gift of Love"
Beacon Interfaith Housing Collaborative
We believe in home. Our many faiths call us to act to create more equitable communities where all people have a home. Beacon is a non-profit collaborative of nearly 100 congregations of all faiths in Minnesota. As volunteers, we help advocate for new low-income housing and funding for buildings, services and rent support. Over 500,000 people in Minnesota are unable to afford their rent. Our church has been active in Beacon for nearly 10 years. It is part of the Justice and Outreach ministry at St. Barnabas Lutheran Church.
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Wayzata High School Theatre Presents Footloose
Footloose is an upbeat, and high energy musical following the story of Ren McCormack as he moves from bustling Chicago to the small town of Bomont. He quickly learns that the town has strict laws introduced by the town’s pastor, Reverend Shaw. One of these laws even bans dancing which leads Ren, a guy who just can’t stand still, to rally his classmates to fight back. Along the way, he teams up with the pastor’s daughter, Ariel and his new best friend, Willard to create an inspiring musical with friendship, love, and determination. "Footloose" is a lively celebration of freedom and self-expression— a perfect show to get everyone involved!
RESERVED SEATING - ADULTS $15, SENIORS (62+) $12
November 15-23
Wayzata High School Auditorium 1
To reserve a seat, click here.
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Plymouth Artisan Market
The City of Plymouth is set to hold the Plymouth Artisan Market from 9am to 4pm on Saturday, November 23rd at the Plymouth Community Center.
An event that showcases local creativity and craftsmanship, the Plymouth Artisan Market features a variety of community vendors who 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 at the event, which is free to attend and open to the public.
Click here to see a list of participating vendors.
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Donation Station
Here is what we're currently collecting at our Donation Station in the Narthex.
Good News Jail Ministry
Needed: XL thru XXXL sweat pants & shirts, and fall/winter coats.
IOCP Food Shelf Most Needed Items
Pull-Ups (size 4-5)
Baby Diapers (size 6)
Adult Diapers (size XL & 2XL)
Feminine Hygiene Products (especially pads)
Canned Chicken
Bottled Water
IOCP Client Clothing Most Needed Items
Underwear and Bras, Sports Bras, and Socks (all sizes) new for clients:
Children’s Socks & Underwear (all sizes)
Men’s Underwear (S, M, L)
Women’s Underwear (XS, S, M, L)
Women’s Socks (all sizes)
Women’s Bras (XS, S, M)
Toddler-size Clothing – new or like new for clients
Children’s Shoes and Jackets – all sizes (toddler – youth)
Men’s Clothing – all sizes, including big & tall
Women’s Clothing – size 12 & up
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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 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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