Reach Out. Proclaim. Inspire.April 15, 2015
Please keep in your prayers this weekend the children who will receive First Communion.

If you would like to make a special offering for the Easter season, there is a designated "Easter Offering" category on our online giving form. This option will appear on the form through May 23. There is also special Easter offering envelopes in the pew racks. 

The Texts this Weekend

 

This weekend is the Third Sunday of Easter. Readings include 1 John 3:1-7 and Luke 24:36b-48:

 

While they were talking about this, Jesus himself stood among them and said to them, "Peace be with you." They were startled and terrified, and thought that they were seeing a ghost. He said to them, 'Why are you frightened, and why do doubts arise in your hearts? Look at my hands and my feet; see that it is I myself. Touch me and see; for a ghost does not have flesh and bones as you see that I have.' And when he had said this, he showed them his hands and his feet. While in their joy they were disbelieving and still wondering, he said to them, "Have you anything here to eat?" They gave him a piece of broiled fish, and he took it and ate in their presence.

Then he said to them, "These are my words that I spoke to you while I was still with you -- that everything written about me in the law of Moses, the prophets, and the psalms must be fulfilled." Then he opened their minds to understand the scriptures, and he said to them, "Thus it is written, that the Messiah is to suffer and to rise from the dead on the third day, and that repentance and forgiveness of sins is to be proclaimed in his name to all nations, beginning from Jerusalem. You are witnesses of these things."

Thank You by Chocolate - April 19

Thank you to the 2014-15 Faith Creek Volunteers who are being honored with a "Thank You by Chocolate" event in the Center for Faith and Life this weekend! Children's Ministry appreciates the time and commitment these volunteers give to the children of St. Philip the Deacon!
Sr. High Summer Trips - Register by April 20

Two great summer trips are in the works for Sr. High youth: Camping in the Rocky Mountains, and an RV Road Trip to Detroit. To get in on the fun, be sure to register online by April 20. Contact Jeremy Lahaie at jlahaie@spdlc.org or 763-475-7118 for more information.

 

Germany 2016 Trip Planning Meeting - April 22

You are invited to an informational meeting on Wednesday, April 22 at 6:30 p.m. in the Learning Center. The meeting will provide initial planning information about an exciting trip scheduled for twelve days in May, 2016. In anticipation of the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation, we will travel to Germany for an unforgettable tour through the land of Luther, Bach and Beethoven. Learn more on our website and sign up online to attend this meeting.
Faith & Life: Immaculée Ilibagiza - April 23

Immaculée Ilibagiza is a survivor of the 1994 genocide in Rwanda, which claimed nearly one million Rwandans, including her family. Her book, Left to Tell: Discovering God Amidst the Rwandan Holocaust, quickly became a New York Times Best Seller, and has been translated into 17 languages. Today, Immaculée is regarded as one of world's leading speakers on faith, hope and forgiveness. Join us Thursday, April 23 at 7 p.m. for her moving presentation, "Faith & Forgiveness: Surviving the Genocide in Rwanda."
Made with Love - April 25

Made With Love Ministry will be making pillow cases with kid-friendly fabric for the Comfort Closet at the University of Minnesota Children's Hospital. You are invited to help with this project by donating fabric, cutting fabric, sewing or doing finishing work. Fabric donations: Main print is 3/4 yard of fabric, and 1/3 yard of a coordinating fabric for the cuff. The assembly date is Saturday, April 25 from 9-11 a.m. Contact Cindy Carlson at ccarlson@spdlc.org.
Boars and Baseball - April 26

Phil's Guys, a men's ministry of SPD, will be hosting a family gathering, Boars and Baseball, on Sunday, April 26 at 3 p.m. Come and enjoy the fun, faith, fellowship, baseball (Twins vs. Mariner on the big screens) and food (smoked ribs courtesy of Pastor Mark and Erik Jacobson). The cost is $10 for adults, and $5 for students. Please register online or at the Hospitality Desk by April 23.
Anne Denny Presentation - April 28

The St. Philip the Deacon Foundation is pleased to host an evening with Anne Denny at St. Philip the Deacon on Tuesday, April 28 at 7 p.m. Anne is a well-known speaker and consultant on issues of healthcare and end-of-life planning. Anne's talk is titled "Living with Intention, Dying with Peace." She will explore ways we can live more fully and faithfully through intentional goal-setting. She will also provide concrete, practical advice about how to have fruitful conversations about end-of-life wishes with loved ones. No registration is necessary for this event, and there is no cost to attend. Invite your spouse or your children, neighbor, friend or parents to join you for this important conversation.
Bible Read-Along Gathering Two - April 29

Participants in the 2015 Bible Read-Along will gather for our second conversation on Wednesday, April 29 at 6:30 p.m. in the Learning Center. We will check in with one another on how we are doing; share best practices and insights; ask questions; and conclude with a look at what lies ahead.
Yoga Devotion - Saturdays Now through May

Take time to stretch and pray! Yoga Devotion is a Christian-based yoga class that gives you time to focus on peace as well as health. Join us Saturday mornings at 10 a.m. through the end of May.
Planning a Funeral - Thursdays in May

On Thursday mornings in May from 10-11 a.m. we will offer a class on how to plan a funeral. We will cover wills, trust, and power of attorney documents. We will talk about the information needed for the funeral home and for the planning that occurs at church. The dates are May 7, 14, 21 and 28. For more information contact Rebecca Hinz at rhinz@spdlc.org.
Bike Hike to the Twins Game - May 30

Join us for our Bike Club outing to the Minnesota Twins game on Saturday, May 30 at 10 a.m. We'll meet at The Depot Coffee Shop in Hopkins (Excelsior Blvd. and Hwy. 169) for devotions, and then set off on the 10-mile, flat, paved bike trail to Target Field. Bicyclists of all abilities are welcome! Children aged 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Register online. Tickets are $34 per person. If you decide not to bike but still want to attend the game and meet up with the group at Target Field, contact Cindy Carlson at ccarlson@spdlc.org or 763-475-7115 to reserve your tickets.
SPD Outdoors Summer Fishing Retreat - June 11-14

Join us June 11-14, for the SPD Outdoors Summer Fishing Retreat at the Hiawatha Beach Resort on the quiet north shore of Steamboat Bay on Leech Lake. This experience is open to everyone, whether you are an experienced angler or a beginner.

To learn more contact Roger Elias at rwelias@comcast.net. There are only a few spots left, so register online now!
Summer of Re-Creation 2015

There's so much going on this summer at St. Philip the Deacon, we've produced a special booklet about the many opportunities for learning, service, worship and fellowship. To learn about these events and programs, pick up the Summer of Re-Creation booklet at church, or visit our website for all the information and a PDF to download. You can register online for many of these events.
In This Issue
This Weekend
Thank You by Chocolate
Sr. High Summer Trips
Germany Trip Info Mtg
Faith & Life Lecture
Made with Love
Boars and Baseball
Anne Denny Event
Bible Read-Along Gathering
Yoga Devotion
Planning a Funeral
Bike Hike Twins Game
Summer Fishing Retreat
Summer of Re-Creation
 
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Answer me when I call, O God of my right!


You gave me room when I was in distress.

Be gracious to me, and hear my prayer.

How long, you people, shall my honor suffer shame?

How long will you love vain words, and seek after lies?

But know that the Lord has set apart the faithful for himself;

The Lord hears when I call to him.

When you are disturbed, do not sin;

Ponder it on your beds, and be silent.

Offer right sacrifices, and put your trust in the Lord.

There are many who say, 'O that we might see some good!

Let the light of your face shine on us, O Lord!'

You have put gladness in my heart more than when their grain and wine abound.

I will both lie down and sleep in peace; for you alone, O Lord, make me lie down in safety.

Psalm 133

For Reflection

 

"You are so much more than the worst thing you've ever done."

- Greg Boyle

 

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Faithful Parenting

 

Teaching Kids True Repentance

When kids make a mistake, especially when they hurt others, most parents would agree that it's important to learn repentance -- to feel sorry for what they've done. But sometimes parents settle for the appearance of repentance -- a quick and skin-deep "Sorry." This approach does not teach kids to repent. It only teaches them that conflict can be "resolved" by going through empty motions, or saying the magic words even when their hearts are not in it. This actually hardens hearts to true repentance.

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.