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Reach Out. Proclaim. Inspire.June 25, 2014
Summer Construction - Summer construction is underway. Read more in the story below.
 
Pictorial Directory - Sign up today for your family's photo session. Read more in the story below.
This Weekend - Pentecost 3

 

This weekend is the 3rd Sunday after Pentecost. The readings includes Romans 6:12-23 and Matthew 10:40-42. 


Whoever welcomes you welcomes me, and whoever welcomes me welcomes the one who sent me. Whoever welcomes a prophet in the name of a prophet will receive a prophet's reward; and whoever welcomes a righteous person in the name of a righteous person will receive the reward of the righteous; and whoever gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little ones in the name of a disciple -- truly I tell you, none of these will lose their reward.

Summer Construction is Underway

Thanks for your patience during this renovation, which promises to make our church facility more welcoming and hospitable to visitors and guests. You can read about construction progress on our website. 

Keep our hard-working construction crew in your prayers in the coming weeks!
Let Your Light Shine: 2014-2017 Capital Appeal

Thank you to everyone who has already so generously responded to this appeal. As we approach our goal, our prayer is that all of our members will participate in it.

You can learn more about the capital appeal on our website, and watch a video about the goals of the campaign. Thank you for your support of this appeal, and for your continued partnership in the gospel at St. Philip the Deacon.
Pictorial Directory

This summer we begin work on a new pictorial directory of our faith community. We will be taking family photos beginning in late July through September.

If you consider St. Philip the Deacon your faith community, we encourage you to be a part of the pictorial directory.

Make your appointment online today! There is no cost to you, unless you decide to purchase additional portraits. Each family who has their picture taken will receive a free 8x10 color portrait. Contact Cindy Carlson for more information
Men's BBQ and Wiffle Ball - June 25

It's not too late to join us on Wednesday, June 25, 6-7:30 p.m. for our 2nd annual barbeque and wiffle ball tournament. It's going to be fun (and there's no running involved). The cost is $10 for adults, $5 for students (middle school/high school and college). Contact Cindy Carlson at ccarlson@spdlc.org for more information.
Minnesota Twins Game - Monday, June 30

Join others from SPD as the Minnesota Twins play the Kansas City Royals. The seats are in the Skyline Deck. The bus will leave church at 5:45 p.m. The cost is $28 per person, which includes the ticket and transportation/parking. To register contact Cindy Carlson at ccarlson@spdlc.org or 763-475-7115 or stop at the Hospitality Desk on the upper level.
Service Opportunity: Meals on Wheels - July

If you enjoy visiting people and like to drive, the St. Philip team of volunteers welcomes you to join them as a delivery driver for Meals on Wheels. The time commitment is 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on weekdays, on a flexible basis. You may drive once, or several times during the month. St. Philip the Deacon will provide the drivers for the month of July. For more information, email Cindy Carlson or call 763-475-7115.
Emily Wiles Ordination - July 6

Emily Wiles, a seminarian who did part of her pastoral training at St. Philip the Deacon, has completed her studies and has been called to serve as pastor to a church in Indiana. She will be ordained to the ministry of Word and Sacrament on Sunday, July 6 at 2 p.m. at St. Philip the Deacon. With gratitude to the members of St. Philip the Deacon for all our support, Emily wishes to invite the congregation to her ordination service. Come and support Emily on this special day!
Play in the Park - Wednesdays through July 23

Join your friends and neighbors at the Park in God's great outdoors. Play in the Park is held each Wednesday morning, 9:30-11 a.m. at Plymouth Creek Park (3625 Fernbrook Lane in Plymouth). Play in the Park continues each Wednesday morning through July 23, with the exception of July 2. No registration required. It's summer outdoor fun for families of young children! Contact lnelson@spdlc.org for more information.
Service Opporunity: FMF - July 27

We'll be hosting Families Moving Forward at St. Philip the Deacon the week of July 27. Volunteer Helpers are a key part of making this ministry successful. Now Helpers can sign up online for various tasks online at our CareCalendar site. To learn more about signing up for tasks, visit our SPD website. Contact Cindy Carlson if you have questions.
St. John's Retreat - Aug. 7-10

Our upcoming retreat St. John's is titled, Praying With Eyes Wide Open II: Discovering God's Artistry. Join us at beautiful St. John's University from Thursday evening, Aug. 7 through Sunday noon Aug. 11. Guest retreat leader is artist and professor Brother David Paul Lange. No artistic talent is needed to enjoy this retreat! Cost is $195. Contact Pastor Strand Patterson for more info. vstrand@spdlc.org. Friends always welcome!
Where Are The Red Bins?

For donation drop-offs this summer during construction, find the red bins under the coat racks outside the Center for Faith and Life (CFL) on the lower level. Drop off your donations for Kaleidoscope Summer Kids, coupons for Messiah Food Shelf, cell phones for Home Free Shelter, and school supplies for fall. Thank you!
Summer Bonfires - Sr. High School

Sr. High Summer Bonfire nights have begun! Join us Wednesday nights, 8:30-10 p.m. Come when you can, leave when you need to. We will be having a good time sharing stories, eating s'mores and doing whatever else sounds interesting -- like thumb wars!! Hopefully we will see you there!
Service Opportunities: IOCP Programs

Throughout the year, Interfaith Outreach & Community Partners volunteers coordinate special programs for people in the IOCP service area. The generosity of community members through financial and in-kind support has made these efforts successful year after year. Learn more about IOCP opportunities to serve.
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.
In This Issue
This Weekend
Summer Construction
Let Your Light Shine
Pictorial Directory
Wiffle Ball and BBQ
Minnesota Twins
Meals on Wheels
Emily Wiles Ordination
Play in the Park
FMF Needs Volunteers
Retreat at St. John's
Where are the red bins?
Summer Bonfires
Opportunities to Serve
 
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I will sing of your steadfast love, O Lord, for ever;

with my mouth I will proclaim your faithfulness to all generations.

I declare that your steadfast love is established for ever; your faithfulness is as firm as the heavens.

You said, 'I have made a covenant with my chosen one, I have sworn to my servant David:

"I will establish your descendants for ever, and build your throne for all generations." '

Happy are the people who know the festal shout, who walk, O Lord, in the light of your countenance;

they exult in your name all day long, and extol your righteousness.

For you are the glory of their strength; by your favour our horn is exalted.

For our shield belongs to the Lord, our king to the Holy One of Israel.

- Psalm 89:1-4, 15-18
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