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Dear Friend of St. Philip the Deacon:
Faith & Life Event Rescheduled: The next Faith & Life event featuring Opportunity International CEO Vicki Escarra -- originally scheduled for later in January -- has been rescheduled to Thursday, February 20 at 7:00 p.m. More information at faith-and-life.org or facebook.com/faithandlife.
Greece Trip Meeting: A reminder to travelers that we will gather in the Center for Faith and Life (lower level) for a meeting and luncheon on Sunday, January 26 after the 11 am service. Questions can be directed to Pastor Mathison at cmathison@spdlc.org. See you there!
Confirmation of 9th Graders: Our 9th grade Confirmation students continue their week of Confirmation events with the Rite of Passage yesterday evening and tonight. On Saturday the 18th at 11:00 and 2:00 they will be Confirmed at special services. Please keep them in your prayers during this important milestone and moment in their life of faith.
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This Weekend: Epiphany 2
 This weekend is the Second Week of Epiphany. Readings for the weekend include Isaiah 49:1-7 and John 1:29-42.
The next day John again was standing with two of his disciples, and as he watched Jesus walk by, he exclaimed, "Look, here is the Lamb of God!"
The two disciples heard him say this, and they followed Jesus. When Jesus turned and saw them following, he said to them, "What are you looking for?" They said to him, "Rabbi" (which translated means Teacher), "where are you staying?" He said to them, "Come and see." They came and saw where he was staying, and they remained with him that day. It was about four o'clock in the afternoon. One of the two who heard John speak and followed him was Andrew, Simon Peter's brother. He first found his brother Simon and said to him, "We have found the Messiah" (which is translated Anointed). He brought Simon to Jesus, who looked at him and said, "You are Simon son of John. You are to be called Cephas" (which is translated Peter).
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Crossways Resumes January 22/23
 To prepare for class please read:
I, II, III John and I, II Thessalonians. Materials and schedules will be available at class.
Cost for materials is $15 for the 10 week series.To register contact Pastor Mathison at cmathison@spdlc.org. |
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Elementary Movie Night January 17
Kids in Grades K-5 can join us at church for a movie on Friday, January 17th from 6:00-8:00 p.m. We'll be watching Despicable Me 2. Kids are invited -- but not required -- to come in their pjs with blankets and pillows to enjoy the movie, pizza, and dessert. Cost is $5 per person for the food. Please register at stphilip.smartevents.com by the end of the day on Wednesday, January 15th.
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First Communion Workshop January 25
 1st Communion Workshop: Kids in grades 2-5 are invited to participate in the 1st Communion workshop to be held on Saturday, January 25 from 9:00-11:00 a.m. This workshop is designed for parent and child to participate together. There is no cost. This group of kids would then receive their 1st Communion on Sunday, February 2 at the 11:00 service. Please register for the workshop with Trisha at tragner@spdlc.org by Thursday, January 23rd. Childcare is available for the workshop.
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Caregivers Class Starts January 26
 A three-week class for adults caring for aging parents is scheduled to begin Sunday, January 26 at 11 am to noon and will continue for three weeks. This class will address issues, needs, and concerns of both parents and adult children, as well as provide helpful resources and support. Seminarian Rebecca Hinz will facilitate the course. Register by emailing Pastor Mathison at cmathison@spdlc.org or by using the pink insert sign up in the worship folder.
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Men's Ministry: SPD Bowl February 9
When the football season is done, there will still be one more "bowl game": the SPD Bowl. The Men's Ministry invites boys and men 6th grade and older to this fun inter-generational bowling event. Remember last summer's Wiffle Ball Tournament? It will be sort of like that -- only different.
Sunday, February 9
2:00-4:00pm
Tuttle's Bowling-Hopkins
The cost is $15.00 per person, which includes bowling, shoes, pizza and soft drinks. You may make reservations by contacting Cindy Carlson at ccarlson@spdlc.org.
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Faith Creek Kleenex Mission 2014
The children of Faith Creek will be collecting Kleenex as their winter mission. This much needed item can be dropped off at the lower level Hospitality Desk. Donations will be accepted through February 16, 2014. Boxes of Kleenex will be given to Interfaith Outreach and Messiah Food Shelf. Thank you for supporting the missions of the Faith Creek children!
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Electronic Giving: Let Us Know
About Credit Card Changes
 More and more families have been making contributions to St. Philip the Deacon via electronic giving. Electronic giving helps us to be more efficient and saves on postage and paper. A reminder: If you make contributions by credit or debit card, please alert us if you change the card or if it expires so we can update our records. For more information about electronic giving options, contact Cheryl Sjaarda, our Finance Administrator, at csjaarda@spdlc.org, or visit spdlc.org/giving. Thank you for your partnership in the Gospel. |
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Mark Your Calendars: Women's Retreat 2014
 Women of SPD: join us for our annual Women's Retreat at lovely Christ the King Retreat Center in Buffalo. We will begin on Friday evening, March 28 and close on Sunday the 30th with lunch together. Come for all or part of the retreat. Private or double rooms, ensuite bathrooms, elevators, good meals, excellent gift and book shop, garden room with fountain, great hospitality -- Christ the King has everything we need. Watch for more details or let Pastor Strand Patterson know you are interested. Come laugh, pray, learn and grow with us. For more information, contact Pastor Valerie Strand Patterson at vstrand@spdlc.org. |
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If you have questions about anything you've read here, or want to know more about St. Philip the Deacon and its ministries, please contact us at info@spdlc.org or 763-475-7100. | |
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He Set My Feet Upon a Rock
I waited patiently for the Lord; he inclined to me and heard my cry.
He drew me up from the desolate pit, out of the miry bog, and set my feet upon a rock, making my steps secure.
He put a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to our God. Many will see and fear, and put their trust in the Lord.
Happy are those who make the Lord their trust, who do not turn to the proud, to those who go astray after false gods.
You have multiplied, O Lord my God, your wondrous deeds and your thoughts toward us; none can compare with you. Were I to proclaim and tell of them, they would be more than can be counted.
Sacrifice and offering you do not desire, but you have given me an open ear. Burnt offering and sin offering you have not required.
Then I said, "Here I am; in the scroll of the book it is written of me.
I delight to do your will, O my God; your law is within my heart."
I have told the glad news of deliverance in the great congregation; see, I have not restrained my lips, as you know, O Lord.
I have not hidden your saving help within my heart, I have spoken of your faithfulness and your salvation; I have not concealed your steadfast love and your faithfulness from the great congregation.
Do not, O Lord, withhold your mercy from me; let your steadfast love and your faithfulness keep me safe forever.
- Psalm 40:1-11
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6For ForForFor Reflection:
"When you stop expecting people to be perfect, you can like them for who they are."
- Donald Miller, American author.
See more thoughts like this at fb.com/spdlc.
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