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In-Person Worship
8:30am & 10:30am
YouTube Livestream at 10:30am
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St. Barnabas Financial Support
Thank you for your ongoing financial support of St. Barnabas and our ministry partners. Your faithful support makes it possible to live out our mission in the community and the world.
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Sunday, October 5th!
In October, churches across the globe often commemorate St. Luke. Luke was believed to be a physician and companion to St. Paul. The healing connection will be lifted up in our worship next Sunday. Particular focus will be given to the role a faith community can play in coping and caring for individuals and families dealing with dementia in a loved one. Please feel free to invite a friend or neighbor.
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The Call Committee!
The Call Committee for our next Lead Pastor will be formally installed at both worship services on Sunday, October 5th. Please hold the committee, our other leaders, and the call process in your daily prayers.
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Save the Date!
Wednesday, November 26th at 6:30 pm
Thanksgiving Eve Worship and Pie Social!
Join your St. Barnabas family for a fun service of gratitude followed by pie and refreshments. There will be a sign-up available for attendance and pie donations as the date approaches. You won’t want to miss this!
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Help Wanted: We Are In Need of Offering Counters!
This is an important role that takes place every week after the 10:30am service. Training is provided and the work is always done in pairs. Scheduling is dependent on the number of counters available. Ideally, we would like 4 to 6 more people to join this team. If you are interested or have
questions, please contact Bonnie Welshons at bonnie.welshons@gmail.com, Treasurer, or Kala Keefe at kala@keefecoparking.com, Finance Chair.
Thanks for your consideration.
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Like Coffee?
Everyone enjoys having a treat and a cup of coffee with their friends on Sunday mornings, but we can’t offer this ministry of fellowship without people to host the coffee hour. While we could use more volunteers in lots of ministry areas, we’re especially in need of extra Coffee Hosts. If you’ve never volunteered in this area before, we will train you in everything you need to know. Sign up at the Welcome Center.
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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. If you would like to request prayer from our Prayer Chain, contact Brenda in the church office or talk with Pastor Tom or our Pastoral Assistant Bryce. Please indicate if you would like your prayer request to be shared with the congregation, or if it is confidential. For those needing our prayers, any member of the congregation can request a prayer shawl for themselves, friends or family. Please contact Bonnie Welshons or Brenda in the church office to obtain a prayer shawl and the pamphlet that goes with it.
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OWLs (Older Wiser Lutherans) Event
Our next event will be on Tuesday, October 14th at 1pm. This event will continue the healing theme with a presentation by Melissa Weinhandl, LAMFT, director of the St. Barnabas Family Resource Center. Join us as Melissa teaches and leads a “Discussion on Dementia.” There will also be a time for refreshments and conversation. All are welcome! You can sign up at the Welcome Center.
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October Service Project
Our gift of Love for October is “Missions, Inc.”, a non-profit with one of its sites located here in Plymouth. The program serves adults seeking recovery from substance use disorders and problematic drug and alcohol use, adults and children escaping domestic abuse, and men in need of skilled nursing care. They are currently in need of women's feminine products: panty liners, sanitary pads, tampons (all sizes and absorbency).Look for a box in the narthex to drop off your items in October. Thanks in advance
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October, November & December 2025
Devotional Books are Here!
“The Word in Season” devotional books are available in the narthex. This daily devotional, published quarterly, enriches life with a contemporary message for today's Christian.
It reflects on the themes of Sunday's texts with relevant meditations throughout the week.
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Future Dates:
Jan. 3rd at St Barnabas Lutheran Church for Luther Park Bible Camp
March 14th at MN Music Cafe for MESH
April 11th at Eagles Club for Best Buddies
May 9th at Shell Lake for Shell Lake Center for the Arts
Thank you all for the support of our music and our charities!
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Calling All Crafters!
The Just Gifts Market team is gearing up for this year’s market on December 6th-7th. We are calling all crafters to consider donating your creations again this year. Craft proceeds will be distributed equally between the charitable organizations selected. Due date to receive crafts will be Sunday, November 30th.
Questions? Reach out to Jessica Gaedke at jbaumgard@hotmail.com.
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“Can I Tell You a Story?”
A one-man stage production.
Jeremy Holm has been worshiping at St. Barnabas for the past year and now he's giving a captivating performance of humorous and heart-wrenching stories that offer an introspective window into life’s pinnacle moments. Click here to watch a short video.
St. Barnabas Lutheran Church
Tuesday, October 7th at 6:30pm (Ages 13+)
$7.00 in advance or $10.00 at the door.
Click here to purchase tickets.
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Mission Inc. Volunteer Opportunity
Garden & Beautification Day
Looking for a way to get outside and make a difference? Join us on our lakeside campus in Plymouth for a Garden & Beautification Day! This is a wonderful opportunity for individuals or groups who enjoy being outdoors and want to make a visible impact.
On Saturday, September 27th from 10am-12pm, volunteers will help with weeding, planting, trimming, mulching, and general clean-up. Projects that make our spaces safer, more welcoming, and more beautiful for residents and the community. Contact Gen Lopez at glopez@missionsinc.org. Groups of volunteers from workplaces, civic groups, or faith communities are welcome!
Thank you for helping us keep our campus thriving!
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Take Action by October 1st!
Defend Federal Funding for Housing
Congress is now negotiating the 2026 housing budget and stakes are high. With a deadline of October 1st to create a unified budget, the House proposal includes major cuts to housing and homelessness programs. It also puts many other programs and services that make supportive housing effective, like counseling and job support, squarely in jeopardy. Meanwhile, the Emergency Housing Voucher program is on the verge of running dry. Without new funding, 60,000 households could lose assistance by the end of 2026, and with it, the stability they’ve worked so hard to rebuild. Let your voice be heard. Read Beacon's latest blog post and take action.
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September "Gift of Love"
Hennepin County Prison Chaplaincy
"Remember those who are in prison, as though you were in prison with them.” (NRSV Hebrews 13:3.)
Our Gift of Love donations in September will go to support Pastor Jeff Freeman and his work at the Hennepin County Adult Corrections facility through the Good News Jail & Prison Ministry. Good News Jail & Prison Ministry is the largest independent supplier of chaplains for jails and prisons worldwide, serving in 23 US states and territories and 25 countries around the world. Good News relies 100% on donations to fund its work reaching out to those others have forgotten and receives no other funding. You can make a donation by clicking on this link and selecting Chaplain Freeman in the dropdown menu: https://gnglobal.org/give/.
In addition to monetary donations, we will be collecting items that are needed to support GED preparation classes conducted in the Corrections facility, as well as specific articles of clothing that some inmates may need at the time of their release. Please place your donations in specially marked boxes in the Narthex. See the "Donations Needed" area below for a list of most needed items at this time.
| | September Events at St. Barnabas | | |
September 3rd ~ Outreach & Justice
September 9th ~ Seniors & Friends
September 13th ~ Private Anniversary Celebration
September 19th ~ DFL SD42 Game Night
September 20th ~ Private Sweet 16 Birthday Party
September 21st ~ Funding Appeal Meeting
September 22nd ~ Girl Scouts Open House
September 22nd ~ WOW Quilt Guild
September 24th ~ MSP Open Meeting with MAS Bishop Jen Nagel
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Nearby Farmers Markets
Minnetonka:
Tuesdays through Sept. 30th, 2pm-6pm (15000 Minnetonka Blvd)
Plymouth Outdoors:
Wednesdays through Oct. 1st, 2:30pm-6pm (1550 County Rd 6)
Plymouth Indoors:
Wednesdays through Oct. 1st, 10am-2pm (10050 6th Ave N)
Maple Grove:
Thursdays through Oct. 16, 3pm-7pm (9060 Zanzibar Ln)
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Donation Station (Updated 9/11/25)
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
- Paper Grocery Bags
- Feminine Pads
- Empty 12-count Egg Cartons
- Salsa
- Tartar Sauce
- Branded Boxed Cereals
Clothing & Household Items
- Health and Beauty Supplies (must be new and unopened, no samples)
- Pots & Pans, Dish Sets, Cooking Utensils, Silverware (new/like-new)
- Small Kitchen Appliances (coffee pots, slow cookers, blenders, etc.)
- Accessories (purses, shoes, jewelry)
- Men’s Clothing (all sizes, including Big & Tall): casual & active wear, jeans, shoes
- Children’s Athletic Shoes (new/like new, all sizes, suitable for grades K-12 P.E. classes)
- Fall/Winter School-friendly Clothing and Shoes (all sizes and genders)
- Children’s Socks & Underwear (all sizes) new
- Men’s Underwear (S, M, L) new
- Women’s Underwear (XS, S, M, L) new
- Women’s Socks (all sizes) new
- Women’s Bras (XS, S, M) new
Donation Hours: Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays 10am – 5pm
Donations can be dropped off at the east side of our building at 1605 County Road 101 N Plymouth, MN 55447
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Good News Jail Ministry
Most-Needed Clothing:
- New sweatpants, adult sizes XL, XXL, 3XL and 4XL
- Gently-used or new winter jackets, adult sizes XL and larger
- Gently-used or new adult stocking caps (“beanie” style)
- Gently-used or new winter gloves – adult sizes L, XL and XXL
Most-Needed Classroom Supplies:
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Composition books (NOT spiral notebooks) ***
- Reading glasses – any refraction ***
Other Items:
- New sweatpants, adult sizes M, L
- New socks, adult male size L (shoe size 8.5-10.5) & XL (shoe size 11-13)
- #2 pencils with erasers
- Word search puzzle books
- Unused greeting cards
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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.
If you'd like to have a bulletin delivered, you can call the church office at
763-553-1239.
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