October 18, 2024

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Sunday, October 20, 2024

In-Person Worship 

8:30am & 10:30am

YouTube Livestream at 10:30am

See the Sunday morning Crosswinds to watch the YouTube Livestream this week.

Church News

Meet Interim Senior Pastor Tom

Over the next four Sundays there will be an opportunity to sign up as a group to meet and welcome Pastor Tom over coffee between services in the Alcove. One of our council members will serve as host. The first meet will take place on Sunday, October 27th. You can sign up for one of the dates at the Welcome Center.

2025 Annual Stewardship Appeal

Our Stewardship theme this year is “Reflections”, helping to guide us to reflect who we are outside the church. These ministries include everything we do to serve the gathered community inside our church and the scattered community that we currently or hope to serve. While our mortgage is paid, there are still a number of building-related expenses and staffing decisions that are only made possible through the generosity of member giving.

This is the first time in the history of St. Barnabas that we are doing a single appeal, which only adds to the other points of inflection that we are all facing during this time. We hope you prayerfully consider your

financial gift to the congregation for next year.

Stewardship packets will be available at church for the services on

October 27th and November 3rd. After that, they will be mailed out to each household. Commitment Sunday will be November 17th, when it will be time to return your pledge cards and show your reflection as part of the congregation’s.

Pastor's Study Group

We are just getting started on a fascinating read titled How Your Church Family Works: Understanding Congregations as Emotional Systems by Peter Steinke. It is available on most bookstore websites. Feel free to join the group led by Pastor Tom as we learn and grow together: Tuesday mornings, 9:30am in the Alcove.

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.

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. 

St. Barnabas Blog

Other News & Church Activities

Beacon Housing News

Join us for a guided tour of the affordable and supportive housing that you helped make possible in Plymouth. There will be a tour of Cranberry Ridge on Wednesday, October 23rd from 1pm-2 pm. For map and directions, click on the following link.

https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/building-tour-cranberry-ridge-10-23-2024/

Seniors and Friends

Our next Seniors and Friends event will be Tuesday, November 12th at 11:00am. We will start with a worship service, then share a Thanksgiving meal together in the Ministry Center. You can sign up at the Welcome Center. The deadline to sign up is November 3rd.

Refugee Sponsor Team Update

Our sponsorship team is hopeful!! We've been denied what we thought was an excellent apartment, but have another possible rental unit to be viewed on Friday. Please keep the prayers coming; we know God is at work in this situation! Ruth and Eithan also continue with optimism each day. They have one relative (only one!) in the U.S. - he is living and working up north (and could also use a winter coat - size Men's Small/Medium). Eithan has been enrolled in the Richfield Preschool program and can begin as soon as a Richfield address is secured. Ruth is on track to receive benefits she is eligible for, is taking English classes at Tapestry, is trying very hard to adjust to cold weather (remember, she's lived her life close to the equator!), is preparing homemade meals including arepas, and is eager to begin working.  

The Welcome Corps-sponsored housing will likely finish October 31st, so it's time to collect housing needs, even though we don't know TODAY where that home will be. Please contact Laurie Sanderson lseeksand@gmail.com or Beth Grosen beth.grosen@gmail.com if you are able to donate anything on the following list. We greatly appreciate all of your support!

-Beth Grosen, Margaret Wold, Cindy Dogan and Laurie Sanderson

Gift of Love

October "Gift of Love"

Missions Inc. Programs

Missions Inc. Programs provides 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.

October Birthdays

Photos of the Week

Last of the colorful Maple trees in front of St. Barnabas.

Community Happenings

Halloween at the Lake

The City of Plymouth is set to host Halloween at the Lake from 5pm-8pm on Friday, October 25 at Parkers Lake Playfield, 15500 County Road 6.

A free event that brings together the best of Plymouth’s Parks and Recreation, Police, and Fire departments, Halloween at the Lake features attractions such as inflatables, food trucks, pumpkin bowling, pumpkin golf, bingo, an apple launcher, and a DJ and dance party. The event will also include public safety vehicles for children to view, a sensory station for hands-on fun and treat stations, while supplies last. Attendees should bring money for food truck purchases. Costumes are encouraged.

Plymouth Pumpkin Drop Opens

The city will accept discarded pumpkins, gourds and apples November 1-17 at the Plymouth Maintenance Facility, 14900 23rd Ave. N. The Pumpkin Drop helps turn old holiday decorations into food for farm animals. Residents should look for a dumpster with a Pumpkin Drop sign on the west side of the Maintenance Facility. Residents are asked to remove candles from pumpkins to protect the animals.

Donations Needed

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

Resources & Links

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!

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.

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

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.