Reach Out. Proclaim. Inspire.

Oct. 29, 2014

Daylight Savings Change - Remember to turn your clock back Saturday night, or you'll arrive an hour early to worship Sunday morning!

Ken Barlow - Mental health advocate and TV meteorologist Barlow will give a talk on living with bipolar disorder, Thursday, Oct. 30 at 7 p.m.

Families Moving Forward - Please pray for our three guest families from Families Moving Forward who are staying with us this week. There are still opportunities for you to help on Thursday and Saturday nights this week, including meal prep, hosting, family games and crafts. Please call Sandy Dockter (763-476-9153) if you can help in any way.

This Weekend

This weekend is the remembrance of All Saints. At all worship services we will remember those who have died during the past year.
Readings for this weekend's worship include 1 John 3:1-3 and Matthew 5:1-12:

When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain; and after he sat down, his disciples came to him. Then he began to speak, and taught them, saying:
'Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
'Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
'Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.
'Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.
'Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy.
'Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.
'Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.
'Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
'Blessed are you when people revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

Ken Barlow Speaks on Mental Health - Oct. 30

Ken Barlow, chief morning meteorologist for KSTP-TV went public two years ago with his bipolar disorder and as a Mental Health Advocate speaks about his own journey as well as the need to break the stigma and perceived shame of mental illness. Barlow will speak on Thursday, Oct. 30 at 7 p.m. at St. Philip the Deacon. This event is free, and open to the public.

Worship in the World - Nov. 2

You are invited to a special All Saints service on Sunday, Nov. 2 at 9:45 a.m. at Lakewood Cemetery in Minneapolis. During a brief outdoor service of thanksgiving, each person will have the opportunity to remember loved ones. We will sing and share the sacrament. This service takes place at the Lakewood Reflection Pool (just inside the gates and to the right) regardless of the weather, so you are encouraged to dress appropriately. Family and friends are welcome. Warm cider and refreshments follow the service. Contact Pastor Mathison at cmathison@spdlc.org.

All services this weekend will include an All Saints remembrance of those who have died during the past year.

Youth Barn Dance - Nov. 2

Youth in middle and senior high school are invited to come join a real square dance! Sunday, Nov. 2 from 5-8 p.m. We will have a "caller," a bonfire with s'mores, hot chocolate, caramel apples, hot dogs and lots of fun! Wear your western wear, bring a friend, a non-perishable food item to be donated to IOCP and come dose-do! Register online so we can get a head count. Y'all come!

Bible 101 - Nov. 5 - Prepare for the Read-Along!

Get ready to read the Bible in 2015 by participating in a three-session class, Bible 101. We will look at how the Bible came to be, consider its contents and structure, and discuss how to read God's word. We will meet Wednesday evenings beginning Wednesday, Nov. 5 at 6:30 p.m. Contact Pastor Mathison at cmathison@spdlc.org.

Join SPD members and friends in reading through the Bible in one year. Participants may purchase a copy of The NRSV Daily Bible for $20, available beginning Nov. 1, at church. (Also available online.) Each week an email will highlight what to look for in the readings and periodic gatherings will be scheduled to reflect on our journey.

Join the email list on the SPD website!

Healthcare Decisions and the Family - Nov. 6

Do your children know your wishes for end-of-life care? How do you have a conversation with your parents? Join us at SPD on Thursday, Nov. 6 at 7 p.m. for Healthcare Decisions and the Family, an evening seminar to help educate and equip families to have meaningful discussions about end-of-life healthcare preferences. The seminar will be led by Anne Denny of Thrivent Financial, an expert in healthcare directives. The seminar is free, and open to the public. Register with Cindy Carlson at ccarlson@spdlc.org.

Sr. High SleepOut - Nov. 8

All you need are a box or tent, sleeping bag, blankets, warm clothes, a sense of adventure and desire to learn! Join the Sr. High camp at church on Saturday, Nov. 8 at 4:30 p.m. for an evening of activities, fellowship, and the experience of sleeping outside in cardboard boxes. It will be cold outside, but that's the point: to understand what a person goes through when they struggle with homelessness. On Sunday morning we will collect donations for our mission partners -- Interfaith Outreach and Community Partners (IOCP) -- between worship services. The event will end at noon on Sunday.

Youth are encouraged to collect donations prior to the event. Checks can be written out to Interfaith Outreach. You may also add a donation to your registration, which will go directly to IOCP as well. Register online!

Progressive Dinner - Nov. 15

Here's a wonderful way to enjoy the fellowship of our congregation: Join us Saturday, Nov. 15 at 6:30 p.m. for a Progressive Dinner!

How it works: You will be assigned a different home for appetizers and main course, and then everyone will gather together at church for dessert and coffee. You will be asked to provide either an appetizer, salad/bread, main course or dessert. We are also look for hosts for the appetizer and main course. To sign-up, email Cindy Carlson at ccarlson@spdlc.org. Childcare is available.

Pizza and Movie Night - Nov. 15

Kids in elementary school are invited to Movie and Pizza Night, Saturday, Nov. 15, beginning at 6:30 p.m. $5 per child. Register at stphilip.smartevents.com.

Book Club - Nov. 16

The book selection for November is New York Time's bestselling author Barbara Brown Taylor's new book Learning to Walk in the Dark. Taylor became uncomfortable with our tendency to associate all that is good with light and all that is evil and dangerous with darkness. She asks and reflects on this question: Doesn't God work in the nighttime as well? Discussion takes place on Tuesday, Nov. 16 at 7 p.m. A limited number of books are available for purchase at the hospitality desk and this book is readily available in bookstores and online. For more information please contact Pastor Mathison at cmathison@spdlc.org or Amanda Berger at aberger@spdlc.org.

Pictorial Directory Photo Sessions - Nov. 18-19

Last chance! Register today!

We have added a few more photography dates! If you consider St. Philip the Deacon your faith community, we encourage you to be a part of the pictorial directory. Make your appointment 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. Sign up for a time slot on Nov. 18 or 19 from 2-9 p.m. You may make an appointment online by visiting the church website.

Encounter: Stargazing - Nov. 21

The second event in the Encounter series will be Friday, Nov. 21 at 6:30 p.m. at the home of Phil and Mona Milne. Our guest will be WCCO Meteorologist Mike Lynch, who will bring his telescopes for a magical night of stargazing, and serve as our guide to the solar system. Space is limited and registration is required. For more information please contact Pastor Mathison at cmathison@spdlc.org or Amanda Berger at aberger@spdlc.org.

Encounter means unexpected meeting with someone. We hope these events will inspire faithful conversation as the result of an unexpected meeting with God.

Feed My Starving Children - Nov. 29

Join the crew from St. Philip the Deacon on Saturday, Nov. 29 (Thanksgiving weekend) from 9-11 a.m. as we serve at Feed My Starving Children's Chanhassen location. We will pack meals that are specially formulated for malnourished children that will be shipped to nearly 70 countries around the world. In our service group, the minimum age group for participation is 3rd grade. This is an opportunity for the whole family, young and old alike, to serve others. Questions? Contact Cindy Carlson at ccarlson@spdlc.org or 763-475-7115. You may also register on-line at fmsc.org, group #550481.

In This Issue

This Weekend

Ken Barlow Presentation

Worship in the World

Youth Barn Dance

Bible 101

Family Healthcare Decisions

Sr. High SleepOut

Progressive Dinner

Pizza and Movie Night

Book Club

Pictorial Directory Photos

Encounter: Stargazing

Feed My Starving Children

I will bless the Lord at all times;

His praise shall continually be in my mouth.

My soul makes its boast in the Lord; let the humble hear and be glad.

O magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt his name together.

I sought the Lord, and he answered me, and delivered me from all my fears.

Look to him, and be radiant; so your faces shall never be ashamed.

This poor soul cried, and was heard by the Lord, and was saved from every trouble.

The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear him, and delivers them.

O taste and see that the Lord is good; happy are those who take refuge in him.

O fear the Lord, you his holy ones, for those who fear him have no want.

The young lions suffer want and hunger, but those who seek the Lord lack no good thing.

The Lord redeems the life of his servants; none of those who take refuge in him will be condemned.

Psalm 34:1-10, 22

For Reflection

"Trouble shared is trouble halved."

- Dorothy Sayers

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Faithful Parenting

Are you teaching your child to ignore you?

If the kids aren't listening to requests, it may be about more than inattentiveness. It could be that the family culture of listening does not exemplify respectful listening. We have seen in many families that often kids who don't listen well are kids who don't feel very listened to.