Reach Out. Proclaim. Inspire.August 20, 2014
Pictorial Directory - Appointments are available in September to get your picture taken for the pictorial directory. See the story below for details.

Hear Our Prayer - Starting in September, join us the third Monday of each month at 7 p.m. for Hear Our Prayer, a prayer service centering on a specific theme. Learn more ...

What's New? - Learn more about the many ways you can engage in the life of our congregation this fall. 
This Weekend

 

This weekend is the 11th Sunday after Pentecost. The readings include Romans 12:1-8 and Matthew 16:13-20. 

 

Now when Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, 'Who do people say that the Son of Man is?' And they said, 'Some say John the Baptist, but others Elijah, and still others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.' He said to them, 'But who do you say that I am?' Simon Peter answered, 'You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.'  

 

And Jesus answered him, 'Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah! For flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my Father in heaven. And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not prevail against it. I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven.' Then he sternly ordered the disciples not to tell anyone that he was the Messiah.

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!
Sing to the Lord!  Choirs Begin for Fall

Do you love singing your heart out? God loves that! We do, too. St. Philip the Deacon has a choir for singers of any age from kindergartners to big kids to adults. Rehearsals begin as early as next week for some, so warm up those vocal chords!

For a fill list of all our choirs and rehearsal schedules, visit our website at spdlc.org/2014. And "Sing to the Lord a new song!"
Sojourn - Register Today!

Sojourn Registration is Now Open! Sojourn is our fresh, new Middle School ministry Sojourn. 6-8th grade students are invited to register to be a part of our Wednesday night or Sunday morning options for growing in faith, making new friends, and continuing on in their journey with Jesus.

Participants should plan to attend the Orientation Night on Wednesday, Sept. 17 at 6:15 p.m. Register online by Aug. 31 to avoid the late registration fee. Questions? Contact Deb August at 763-475-7162.
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.
Volunteer Opportunity: Be a Faith Creek Teacher!

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.
Volunteer Opportunity: Pray Partner for 3-Year Olds

Each Fall, we pair each 3-year-old enrolled in Faith Creek with a Prayer Partner as they begin this important step of faith formation. Approximately 40-50 children will be enrolled in the Faith Creek this Fall. If you would like to be a part of this Prayer Ministry, please contact Liz Nelson, Early Childhood Ministry, lnelson@spdlc.org.
500 Boxes - Sept. 6

Faith Creek will be collecting boxes of cereal for Interfaith Outreach and Messiah Food Shelf. The kickoff for this mission will be Sept. 6 and 7 and conclude on Oct. 18 and 19.

Last time we collected cereal boxes we reach the goal of almost 400 boxes! Can we reach a goal of 500 boxes during that time period?
Bill the Juggler - Sept. 6, 7

Faith Creek, our church school program, welcomes Bill the Juggler to our opening weekend on Sept. 6 and 7! The children will enjoy laughter and humor as we watch Bill the Juggler do his thing!

This program kicks off our Worship Topic of "Laughing with God." The Worship Weekends will take a look at Bible stories that say, "Hey God, you are funny!"
Parents of College Students - Sept.11

Parents of College Students Thursday, September 11 Beginning at 5:30 pm With the start of a new school year and kids off to college, life in your household just feels different. So whether your kids are nearby or across the country, first year or final year, we encourage you to join us. We will meet at Lucky's 13 Pub starting at 5:30 p.m. One of our goals will be to talk about ways we can continue to support and encourage our young adults, and well as each other. If possible, bring your student's email address with you. Questions? Contact Cindy Carlson at ccarlson@spdlc.org.
The Alpha Course - Sept. 23

Are you intrigued by The Alpha Course? Come join us this fall, Tuesday evenings 6-8:30 p.m. Sept. 23-Dec. 9 (includes one all-day session Saturday, Nov. 22).We'll eat dinner together, laugh, make new friends and explore the basics of the Christian faith. This 12-week course is especially useful for:
  • New Christians or newcomers to the church
  • Couples preparing for marriage or newly married
  • Christians who want to deepen or rediscover their faith
  • Those wanting to explore the claims of the Christian faith
Brochures with more information are available at the Hospitality Desk.
Steamboat Minnehaha - Sept. 25

Join us for a fall afternoon cruise on Lake Minnetonka on Thursday, Sept. 25 from 1-2:30 p.m., aboard the living museum, the Steamboat Minnehaha. We will depart from the dock at the Wayzata Depot. The cost is $17 per person. Make reservations on line at stphilip.smartevents.com or by contacting Cindy Carlson at 763-475-7115.
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
Choirs Begin
Sojourn
What's Your School?
Be a Faith Creek Teacher
Prayer Partners
Faithful Parenting
 
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I give you thanks, O Lord, with my whole heart;

before the gods I sing your praise;

I bow down towards your holy temple and give thanks to your name for your steadfast love and your faithfulness;

for you have exalted your name and your word above everything.

On the day I called, you answered me, you increased my strength of soul.

All the kings of the earth shall praise you, O Lord, for they have heard the words of your mouth.

They shall sing of the ways of the Lord, for great is the glory of the Lord.

For though the Lord is high, he regards the lowly; but the haughty he perceives from far away.

Though I walk in the midst of trouble, you preserve me against the wrath of my enemies;

you stretch out your hand, and your right hand delivers me.

The Lord will fulfil his purpose for me; your steadfast love, O Lord, endures for ever.

Do not forsake the work of your hands.

- Psalm 138

For Reflection

 

"Don't worry that children never listen to you; worry that they are always watching you."

- Robert Fulghum

 

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