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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, Feb. 20 at 7 p.m. More information at faith-and-life.org or facebook.com/faithandlife.
Year-End Statements: Year-End Statements were mailed out last week. They include not only a record of giving for 2013, but also your pledge as we have recorded it for 2014. Please double check to make sure our records are correct.
Annual Meeting: The annual meeting of the congregation will be held on Sunday, Feb. 2 at noon in the Sanctuary.
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This Weekend: Epiphany 4
This weekend is the Fourth Week of Epiphany. Readings for the weekend include Psalm 15 and Matthew 5:1-12.
 When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain; and after he sat down, his disciples came to him. Then he began to speak, and taught them, saying:
'Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
'Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
'Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.
'Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.
'Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy.
'Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.
'Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.
'Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
'Blessed are you when people revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
- Matthew 5:1-12
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Donate to Souper Bowl of Caring, Feb. 2
Since the Souper Bowl of Caring began in 1990, more than $98 million has been donated to help people in need. St. Philip the Deacon has participated since 1998 and has raised over $24,000. Your donation in the soup kettles as you leave worship this weekend will help the Kasambala Medical Center in Malawi, Africa, feed AIDS orphans in their care. Checks may be made out to St. Philip the Deacon, with "Souper Bowl" on the memo line. Thank you!
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Augustana College Choir, Feb. 2
 The Augustana College Choir will be singing during our 8:30 and 9:45 worship services on Sunday, Feb. 2. The 54-voice acappella choir, under the direction of Dr. Paul Nesheim, will be singing with us as part of their Midwest concert tour. Don't miss this wonderful opportunity to hear one of the finest Lutheran college choirs in the United States. |
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SPD Book Club: Special All Ages Edition!
Our next book club will meet next on Friday, Feb. 7 at 7 p.m. We'll be reading a young adult novel, With a Name Like Love, by Tess Hilmo. This book is a lovely little gem of a mystery, featuring Ollie, the daughter of a travelling revival preacher. "Ollie's longing for a friend and her daddy's penchant for searching out lost souls prove to be a formidable force in [a] tiny community, where everyone seems bent on judging and jailing without a trial." Readers of all ages are welcome-we hope you will join us!
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John Schwandt Organ Concert, Friday, Feb.7, 8 p.m.
Dr. John Schwandt will present a free concert on the 51-rank 2005 Schantz Organ in our sanctuary. He will include improvisations on audience-submitted tunes as well as works of Bach, Hakim, Roger-Ducasse and Bingham. The concert is sponsored by the Twin Cities American Guild of Organists, Schantz organ Company and St. Philip the Deacon Lutheran Church.
Dr. Schwandt was the organist at Tim and Amy Westermeyer's wedding. "You don't want to miss this," says Pastor Tim. "He's amazing!"
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Men's Ministry: SPD Bowl Feb. 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.
Join us on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2-4 p.m. at
Tuttle's Bowling in Hopkins. The cost is $15 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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Made with Love Feb. 18
Tuesday, Feb. 18 at 7 p.m. Do you enjoy doing handwork, such as knitting, sewing, quilting or crocheting? Please join us for Made with Love to learn how handcrafted gifts of comfort can be used in ministry. You are welcome to bring a project to work on during the meeting. Questions, please contact Cindy Carlson at ccarlson@spdlc.org or 763-475-7115. |
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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 Feb. 16. 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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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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O Lord, who may abide in your tent?
Who may dwell on your holy hill?
Those who walk blamelessly, and do what is right, and speak the truth from their heart;
Who do not slander with their tongue, and do no evil to their friends, nor take up a reproach against their neighbors;
In whose eyes the wicked are despised, but who honor those who fear the Lord;
Who stand by their oath even to their hurt;
Who do not lend money at interest, and do not take a bribe against the innocent.
Those who do these things shall never be moved.
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6For ForForFor Reflection:
"God is a God of the present. God is always in the moment, be that moment hard or easy, joyful or painful."
- Henri Nouwen (1932-1996).
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