Reach Out. Proclaim. Inspire.August 6, 2014
Welcome, Pastor Schmid!

Please join us in extending a warm welcome to Pastor Mark Schmid, his wife, Liza Anderson Schmid, and their three children, Trygve (10), Josephine (7) and Marit (4). Pastor Schmid began working with the staff on Monday. He will be present at all five worship services this coming weekend. Learn more about Pastor Schmid. 
This Weekend

 

This weekend is the 9th Sunday after Pentecost. The readings include

Psalm 145:8-9, 14-21 and Matthew 14:22-33.  

 

Immediately he made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead to the other side, while he dismissed the crowds. And after he had dismissed the crowds, he went up the mountain by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone, but by this time the boat, battered by the waves, was far from the land, for the wind was against them. And early in the morning he came walking towards them on the lake. But when the disciples saw him walking on the lake, they were terrified, saying, 'It is a ghost!' And they cried out in fear. But immediately Jesus spoke to them and said, 'Take heart, it is I; do not be afraid.'

Peter answered him, 'Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water.' He said, 'Come.' So Peter got out of the boat, started walking on the water, and came towards Jesus. But when he noticed the strong wind, he became frightened, and beginning to sink, he cried out, 'Lord, save me!' Jesus immediately reached out his hand and caught him, saying to him, 'You of little faith, why did you doubt?' When they got into the boat, the wind ceased. And those in the boat worshipped him, saying, 'Truly you are the Son of God.'

 

Pictorial Directory

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.
Summer Construction

Construction work is continuing 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!
The Conversation - Aug. 12

Whether you are retired, semi-retired or just find yourself free that afternoon, you are invited to join The Conversation, Tuesday, Aug. 12, at 1 p.m. It is time to see friends, and make some new connections. Pastor Mark Schmid will be the guest speaker in August. It will be an will be a wonderful opportunity to get acquainted. Reservations are not needed.
What's Your School?

Will you be a student, teacher, administrator or support staff in an education program this fall? We would like to include your school on the prayer list of the schools of our faith community. We have collected quite a list so far, including all of the Wayzata elementary and middle schools and Wayzata High School. If you attend a school not in the Wayzata District, please let us know the name of school, school district and what grade your student is in. Email Cindy Carlson.

We also want to hear about where your college student is attending! Please tell us the name of the college or university, and where it's located.
Back to School Supplies
 
Each year just before school begins, both Interfaith Outreach (in the local community) and Kaleidoscope (a program sponsored by our sister church, Messiah Lutheran, in the Phillips neighborhood), distribute school supplies to children in need. As you see stores setting up their back-to-school displays you are invited to help by donating school supplies. Items of particular need will include:
  • Backpacks (heavy duty-solid colors)
  • Loose-leaf paper and spiral notebooks (wide & college rule)
  • Markers and crayons
  • Pocket folders
  • Calculators
  • Flash drives
  • Highlighters
  • 3-ring binders
  • Colored pencils
  • Water colors
  • Glue and Glue sticks
  • Pens and pencils
New Piano

The piano in the Choir Room, which has been on loan to the church, is returning to its original home. We've negotiated the purchase of a used Yamaha C7 Concert Grand -- the same kind we have in the Sanctuary. We believe it is important to invest in instruments like this to support our outstanding music ministry, and -- while we believe we are getting a very good deal on this instrument -- pianos like this are never inexpensive. We are therefore inviting contributions to support its purchase.

If you would like to help offset the cost of this piano, please visit our designated contributions page, or send a check to the church and indicate "Piano" on the memo line. Thank you for generously supporting the music ministry of St. Philip the Deacon!
Volunteer Opportunity: Sharing and Caring Hands

Each month SPD helps to serve breakfast at Sharing and Caring Hands. Check your calendar now to see if you are able to help serve breakfast one of these upcoming Saturdays: Sept. 6 and Oct. 4. Meeting at Sharing and Caring Hands at 8:45 a.m. in Minneapolis. Contact Ginny Steele, 763-475-1655, g1gsteele@hotmail.com.
Altar Flowers

Whether celebrating a milestone, special event or remembering a loved one you are invited to sponsor the Altar Flowers. The arrangements are $60 each, and are available to pick up on Tuesday mornings. There are still dates available this summer and fall. To make arrangements please contact the church office at 763-475-7100.
Volunteer Opportunity: Faith Creek Leaders

Now's your chance to make a difference in the life of a child! We are looking for volunteers and teachers for Faith Creek this fall. This year's worship theme is "Laughing with God," and is sure to be lots of fun! Training and materials are provided. Teaching opportunities are available for Saturday, at 5:30 p.m., Sunday at 8:30, 9:45 and 11 a.m. Each class will have a team who can teach together or rotate. Sign up at stphilip.smartevents.com. For more information contact Deb August at 763-473-7162 or daugust@spdlc.org.
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
Pictorial Directory
Summer Construction
The Conversation
What's Your School?
School Supplies
New Piano
Sharing & Caring Hands
Altar Flowers
Article Headline
Faithful Parenting
 
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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. The Lord upholds all who are falling, and raises up all who are bowed down.

The eyes of all look to you, and you give them their food in due season.

You open your hand, satisfying the desire of every living thing.

The Lord is just in all his ways, and kind in all his doings.

The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth.

He fulfils the desire of all who fear him; he also hears their cry, and saves them.

The Lord watches over all who love him, but all the wicked he will destroy.

My mouth will speak the praise of the Lord, and all flesh will bless his holy name for ever and ever.

- Psalm 1196

For Reflection

 

"My God, I pray better to You by breathing. I pray better to You by walking than by talking."

- Thomas Merton

 

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Faithful Parenting


How to help your shy child bloom

Parents usually love when their kids are outgoing and gregarious. But when kids clam up parents tend to get a bit anxious themselves and make the proclamation (or maybe more the apology) "Oh, he's just a shy one." The "shy" label may be somewhat accurate, but it does nothing to honor the child or help him become more confident about who he is.

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