October 11, 2024

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Sunday, October 13, 2024

In-Person Worship 

9:30am

YouTube Livestream at 9:30am

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

Church News

Staff Out of Office

Pastor Stephanie will be on vacation October 15th-17th.

Karl will be on vacation October 14th-18th.

Just for Fun Community Event this Sunday

Reminder: Only ONE worship service at 9:30AM

Get ready to stay after worship from 10:30am-1:30pm for our community fundraising event we are putting on here at St. Barnabas.

Following worship, we are planning 3 fun-filled hours of food, brews, music, artwork and crafts, and just plain fun for all ages.

We are hoping to get MANY MORE volunteers, both for general logistics and artwork stations (for adults and kids alike). NOTE: Bring cash to purchase beverage tickets. Cash & credit cards can be used to purchase items from the food trucks. And don't forget to bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit on while listening to the music.

If you would like to volunteer, please visit https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0A4DA4A72BA4FA7-51758725-just#/. 

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.

No Qigong Next Week

Due to MEA Wednesday, October 16th-Friday, October 18th, Qigong will not be meeting to exercise on October 17th.

The JustGifts Market (Dec. 7th & 8th) Needs You!

It takes many volunteers to make our market a success!

We need more committee members, craft-makers, cashiers and help with set-up and tear-down. If you might be interested in helping, please sign-up at the Welcome Center and someone will contact you.

St. Barnabas Fun Stats!

Coming soon!

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

The Solo Sisters enjoyed a luncheon and speaker at the Norwegian Lutheran Memorial Church (Mindekirken) on September 24th, followed by a tour of the adjacent new and beautiful Norway House.

Several trees that were damaged in the July storm here at church were removed on October 10th.

Community Happenings

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 Coats & Boots Needed through October 15th

IOCP is collecting winter coats for children in toddler through teen sizes. Coats should be new or like-new and warm, waterproof styles intended for playing outdoors. They are also collecting new snow boots in toddler through teen sizes. If this is something that interests you, please bring your donations and drop them off here at church in the Narthex. Please label them for the IOCP Coat drive.

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.