Dear Friend of St. Philip the Deacon:  

 
Are you a singer? Do you want to be? Add your voice to one of St. Philip the Deacon's many choirs. Read more about the variety of ensembles here, or contact Linda Armstrong with questions.

Children of Faith Creek are collecting packages of Toilet Paper for Interfaith Outreach. Watch our mountain grow on the Lower Level near our donation site, "Reaching Out to Others." Donations can be dropped off on the Lower Level through October 7, 2012. 

Other volunteer opportunities with IOCP. Contact Liz at lerstad-hicks@iocp.org or 763-489-7506 for details about either of these opportunities, and thank you.

• Children's Play Area Volunteers: Adult and teen volunteers needed to supervise and engage with children of IOCP clients while their parent/guardian is in another part of the building. 2-3 hour shifts.
• ReSale 101 needs drivers! Support IOCP's resale shop by helping with donation pickups. On=call drivers needed for Monday mornings pickups from estate sales, downsizes and store closings.

This weekend is the 14th week after Pentecost. Readings are James 2:1-17 and Matthew 14:25-32.

And early in the morning he came walking towards them on the lake. But when the disciples saw him walking on the lake, they were terrified, saying, 'It is a ghost!' And they cried out in fear. But immediately Jesus spoke to them and said, 'Take heart, it is I; do not be afraid.' Peter answered him, 'Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water.' He said, 'Come.' So Peter got out of the boat, started walking on the water, and came towards Jesus. But when he noticed the strong wind, he became frightened, and beginning to sink, he cried out, 'Lord, save me!' Jesus immediately reached out his hand and caught him, saying to him, 'You of little faith, why did you doubt?' When they got into the boat, the wind ceased.

- Matthew 14:25-32

Questions? Contact Kathy Hagedorn (khagedorn@spdlc.org or 763-475-7138) or Deb August (daugust@spldc.org or 763-475-7162).

As we prepare for Fall and the beginning of Faith Creek, a Welcome Party for 3-year-olds enrolled in Faith Creek is scheduled for Saturday, September 8, 3:30-5:00 pm. All 3-year-olds and their families are invited to attend this special Milestone Event. At the Event, each child will receive their own Beginners Bible and visit a Faith Creek classroom and Hallelujah Hall. To register for the event, contact Liz Nelson, lnelson@spdlc.org.

SPARK for 2 & 3 year olds 

SPARK Fall Bible Story series will begin on September 8 & 9. All 2 & 3 year olds registered in the Childcare Center will receive a Bible Story Packet each week in the Childcare Center to take home. Please check in with Kaylen Leonard, Childcare Team Member for a packet for your child. The Bible Story for this week is "Creation." Contact Liz Nelson with questions at lnelson@spdlc.org.

 If you are in Grades 3-5 and are interested in serving in worship by reading the lessons or lighting the candles, plan to attend a brief training to learn what it's all about. This is a great way to get involved at church by helping with the worship services. Training time will be 12:00 noon, on Sunday, September 16. Meet outside the Sanctuary doors. Please let Trisha Ragner know if you plan to attend at tragner@spdlc.org. 

Faith Talk: Living and Loving the Good Life | Mondays at 7 pm

Jay Dupay leads this class which meets Mondays from 7 pm - 8:15 pm weekly in the Library. The group will be working through I Peter this fall and welcomes new participants. Come and be challenged and inspired by Peter!

Faith Talk: 1 John | Wednesdays 9:30 am

Meeting weekly on Wednesdays at 9:30 am - 10:45 am in the Library, this group will engage in a theological discussion of I John. This is a great study to join if you are retired (though that is not a requirement!) and is open to anyone who is interested. 

Contact Jay Dupay at jjdupay@comcast.com for more information.