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Reach Out. Proclaim. Inspire.July 2, 2014
Happy 4th of July! - If you are traveling this holiday weekend, we wish you safe travels and a joyful celebration!

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 4

 

This weekend is the 4th Sunday after Pentecost. The readings include Psalm 145:8-14 and Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30.


At that time Jesus said, 'I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and the intelligent and have revealed them to infants; yes, Father, for such was your gracious will. All things have been handed over to me by my Father; and no one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and anyone to whom the Son chooses to reveal him.

'Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.'

 

- Read Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30

Pastor Cheryl Matthison - Thank you!

Thank you all so much for your prayers, phone calls, cards, visits and well wishes after my accident. I am working hard at, and adjusting to, functioning on one leg for the time being. In the meantime, I am working from home, reading and planning for fall. Because of the driving restriction I will have for the next few months, I will be keeping limited office hours for now. You can reach me by phone or email, which I will be checking regularly. I hope to be back in worship mid-July.

Again, thank you. Your kindnesses are so healing and very much appreciated.

Peace,
Pastor Cheryl Mathison
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!
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
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.
The Conversation - July 8

Whether you are retired, semi-retired or just find yourself free that afternoon, you are invited to join The Conversation. It is time to see friends, and make some new connections. The activity for July will be a summer picnic, July 8, 12 noon-1:30 p.m. (Note the earlier time!) The cost is $6 per person. Reservations are not needed. Contact Cindy Carlson to sign up!
Service Opportunity - Redeemer Summer Camp Lunch - July 10

Redeemer Lutheran Church in Minneapolis offers a summer camp program as an outreach ministry in their neighborhood. SPD, in partnership is providing and serving lunch a couple of times during camp, but the first opportunity will be Thursday, July 10, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

We will carpool from SPD to meet the campers at the Sculpture Garden (field trip outing) for a picnic-style lunch. Following lunch the kids have reading time for 30 minutes, where volunteers can read with the kids. Contact Cindy Carlson to sign up!
Join the Twins Game Choir! - July 21

Linda Armstrong is conducting a mass choir to sing the National Anthem at the "Lutheran Night at the Twins" game on Monday, July 21, 7 p.m. game. Anyone can join in! The more the merrier! But you don't have to sing to go on this trip. 

A bus leaves from church at 5:15 p.m. to get down to Target Field by 5:45 when the singers are to report. Tickets are $28 and include the bus ride to and from Target Field. Singers must be Chancel Choir age or older. (Non-singers can be any age.) To register, contact Cindy Carlson ccarlson@spdlc.org or 763-475-7115. She will need to know if you are planning on singing or just attending the game.
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. 10. 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!
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
Pastor Matthison
Emily Wiles Ordination
Summer Construction
Let Your Light Shine
Pictorial Directory
Meals on Wheels
The Conversation
Summer Camp Lunch
Join the Twins Game Choir
Play in the Park
FMF Needs Volunteers
Retreat at St. John's
 
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The Lord is gracious and merciful,

slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love.

The Lord is good to all, and his compassion is over all that he has made.

All your works shall give thanks to you, O Lord, and all your faithful shall bless you.

They shall speak of the glory of your kingdom, and tell of your power,

to make known to all people your mighty deeds, and the glorious splendour of your kingdom.

Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and your dominion endures throughout all generations.

The Lord is faithful in all his words, and gracious in all his deeds.

The Lord upholds all who are falling, and raises up all who are bowed down.

- Psalm 145:8-14
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