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Reach Out. Proclaim. Inspire.July 16, 2014
Families Moving Forward is a great opportunity to make a difference for our neighbors whose lives are in transition. We are hosting FMF guests for one week, July 27-Aug. 3. We would love your help in welcoming our guests, and making them feel well fed and cared for during their stay. You can sign up online, use the sign-up sheets in the narthex, or contact Sandy Dockter at sandymdoc@gmail.com.
 
Pictorial Directory - We'd love to see your picture in the new directory! Sign up today for your family's photo session. Read more below.
This Weekend - Pentecost 6

 

This weekend is the 6th Sunday after Pentecost. The readings include

 

He put before them another parable: 'The kingdom of heaven may be compared to someone who sowed good seed in his field; but while everybody was asleep, an enemy came and sowed weeds among the wheat, and then went away. So when the plants came up and bore grain, then the weeds appeared as well. And the slaves of the householder came and said to him, "Master, did you not sow good seed in your field? Where, then, did these weeds come from?" He answered, "An enemy has done this." The slaves said to him, "Then do you want us to go and gather them?" But he replied, "No; for in gathering the weeds you would uproot the wheat along with them. Let both of them grow together until the harvest; and at harvest time I will tell the reapers, Collect the weeds first and bind them in bundles to be burned, but gather the wheat into my barn."'

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Summer Construction

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
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 Opportunity: FMF - July 27

We'll be hosting Families Moving Forward at St. Philip the Deacon the week of July 27-Aug. 3. Volunteer Helpers are a key part of making this ministry successful. This a great summer opportunity to serve as a family!

Helpers can sign up online for various tasks online at our CareCalendar site or at the Servant Ministry table in the narthex. To learn more about signing up for tasks, visit our SPD website. Tasks that are available are:
  • Overnight Host
  • Host breakfast
  • Family games and crafts / Play with children
  • Prepare dinner
  • Host or co-host dinner
Email Cindy Carlson with any 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!
Your Gifts Make a Difference! - Messiah Food Shelf

During summers, when children are home from school, the need is the greatest at the food shelf. Your contributions are appreciated more than ever. Prefer not to shop but want to help? Your check to SPD, with "Food Shelf" on the memo line, will be used to purchase fresh produce from Second Harvest. Messiah is working hard to provide healthy food for hungry people in their neighborhood. Thank you for sharing your blessings!
Volunteer at IOCP This Summer

Throughout the school year, confirmation groups have volunteered the 2nd Wednesday of the month at the IOCP food shelf and ReSale store. During the summer, this is open to anyone. The time is from 5:30-8:30 p.m. and any necessary training is provided that evening. Upcoming Wednesdays are July 9, Aug. 13 and Sept 10. For more information, email Cindy Carlson.
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
Play in the Park
FMF Needs Volunteers
Retreat at St. John's
Messiah Food Shelf
Volunteer at IOCP
 
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Teach me your way, O Lord,

that I may walk in your truth; give me an undivided heart to revere your name.

I give thanks to you, O Lord my God, with my whole heart, and I will glorify your name for ever.

For great is your steadfast love towards me; you have delivered my soul from the depths of Sheol.

O God, the insolent rise up against me; a band of ruffians seeks my life, and they do not set you before them.

But you, O Lord, are a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness.

Turn to me and be gracious to me; give your strength to your servant; save the child of your serving-maid.

Show me a sign of your favor, so that those who hate me may see it and be put to shame, because you, Lord, have helped me and comforted me.

- Psalm 65:1-13
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