Reach Out. Proclaim. Inspire.July 22, 2015
Opportunities to Serve!

Contact: Pastor Valerie Strand Patterson, vstrand@spdlc.org or Cindy Carlson at ccarlson@spdlc.org. To learn more, visit our website.
  • Aug. 1 - Sharing and Caring Hands
  • Aug. 4 - Feed My Starving Children
  • Aug. 14 - Messiah Food Pantry
  • Aug. 12 - Interfaith Outreach
  • Aug. 25 - Feed My Starving Children
  • Aug. 29 - Messiah Food Pantry

We are also looking for two coordinators:

  • Scheduler of volunteers for Messiah Food Shelf
  • Communicator between flower donators and the office
The Texts this Weekend

 

This weekend is the 9th Sunday after Pentecost. The readings include  Ephesians 3:14-21 and John 6:1-21:

  

One of his disciples, Andrew, Simon Peter's brother, said to him, "There is a boy here who has five barley loaves and two fish. But what are they among so many people?" Jesus said, "Make the people sit down." Now there was a great deal of grass in the place; so they sat down, about five thousand in all. Then Jesus took the loaves, and when he had given thanks, he distributed them to those who were seated; so also the fish, as much as they wanted. When they were satisfied, he told his disciples, "Gather up the fragments left over, so that nothing may be lost." So they gathered them up, and from the fragments of the five barley loaves, left by those who had eaten, they filled twelve baskets.

Read more John 6:1-21   

Matching Grant for Messiah Summer Food Pantry

Because children are home from school during the summer, the demand on area food shelves is even greater than the rest of the year. To help address this need, members of St. Philip the Deacon have pledged to match any contributions made in June, July and August up to $5,000! To take advantage of this match, please make your check to St. Philip the Deacon and write "Messiah Food Shelf" in the memo line. To make a gift online, visit our online giving site and enter your gift under "Food Baskets: Messiah Food Shelf."
Register Now for Fall Faith Creek

Fall Faith Creek will begin Sept. 12-13. It's time to get signed up! To register your children (ages 3 through 5th grade) you can go to: spdlc.churchcenteronline.com or visit the website under Children's Ministries, Faith Creek Church School. Don't miss the fun!
Family Outdoor Movie Night - REGISTER TODAY!
Movie Night
Bring your family and friends to Family Outdoor Movie Night, Saturday, July 25 at 8 p.m. Families of all ages are invited to watch "The Little Rascals" on the big screen outside in the east parking lot. Bring your lawnchairs, blankets or outdoor cushions. Popcorn will be provided! Register online by July 22.
A Summer Youth Gathering - July 23

For the last 10 years Jeremy Lahaie has been our Pastoral Associate for Senior High Ministry. On Thursday evening, July 23 at 6 p.m. there will be an opportunity for the Sr. High youth, past and present, to get together to wish Jeremy well on his upcoming move to England. We'll meet at the Hawkinson home, 18025 - 24th Ave. N. (Imperial Hills) for an open house starting at 6 p.m. There will be sloppy joes for dinner, and s'mores over the campfire. All are welcome. Contact Lynnette Hawkinson at 763-458-1567 or Cindy Carlson at 763-475-7115 for more information.

Note: The congregation will more formally recognize and celebrate Jeremy's ministry at SPD on Sunday, Aug. 9 during the worship services. There will be cake served during the fellowship time.
Join Bike Club - July 23

Join our SPD summer Bike Club! Every Thursday this summer at 9 a.m. we'll meet at a different place to explore our local bike paths, enjoy God's creation and fellowship with one another. And there will be an evening ride each month on the fourth Thursday. Our next rides are:

Thursday, July 23 at 9 a.m.
Luce Line trail (Meet at Gleason Lake Elementary School)

Thursday, July 23 at 7 p.m.
Baker Park (Meet at the parking lot off Baker Park Road at Independence Street)

Contact Pastor Cheryl Mathison for more information: cmathison@spdlc.org or 763-475-7128.
Splash! - July 29

Here's a fun summer outing for families of young children. Join us on Wednesday, July 29 at 10 a.m. for playtime with water. We'll enjoy splashing in wading pools, playing on the lawn with water toys, and more. No registration is needed, and water toys are provided. Prepare to get wet, and have a splashy good time!
Staff Transitions - Aug. 9 and 30

Thanksgiving and leave taking often go together. Mark your calendar for Sundays Aug. 9 and 30, when we will be saying "Thank you and Farewell" to two of our staff: First, Jeremy Lahaie will be moving to England to begin new adventures; and Rebecca Hinz will be concluding her pastoral care internship at the end of the month. Be sure to join us for their sendings in worship, and wish them well at cake receptions between worship services.
All Church Summer Picnic - Aug. 9

Sign up today for the All Church Summer picnic. The picnic will be on Sunday, Aug. 9 at 5 p.m. at the Three Rivers French Regional Park (Moraine Park Area). The Park is on Rockford Road, just east of Northwest Blvd. There will be live music, food, relay races and games. We hope you will join in the fun!
 
We will have hot dogs and brats on the grill, and you are asked to bring a dish to share (salad, dessert, fruit, baked beans, etc). Cost is $5 per person, or up to $20 per family. (Kids under 3 years, no charge.) Register online or stop at the hospitality desk in the upper level atrium. Please also let us know if you can help with grilling, serving, leading games with the kids, set-up or clean-up.

It's going to be fun -- you won't want to miss it!
Worship in the World - Aug. 12

Join us on Wednesday, Aug. 12 at 6:30 p.m. for a two hour cruise aboard the Minnehaha Steamboat on Lake Minnetonka. We will board at the Wayzata Depot. SPD member Bruce Warner will be our captain. Our cruise will include a simple worship service with music led by John Roth and Linda Wrobel and we will remember our baptisms as we tour the lake. Registration is required. Space is limited. Cost is $20 per person or $40 per family. Please note: Since the Minnehaha is a floating museum, no food or beverages are allowed, other than water in a capped water bottle.
Birds, Wildflowers and Bog - Aug. 18

SPD Outdoors invites you to enjoy a lovely evening out in nature! Meet us at Theodore Wirth Park at the Eloise Butler Sanctuary on Tuesday, Aug. 18 at 6:30 p.m. for an evening stroll in a wildflower garden. It's a bird-watching haven! There is also a children's garden and quaking bog. The serenity of the park and woods lets us forget just how close we are to the heart of the city.
Encounter: Minnesota Arboretum - Aug. 19

"Encounter" takes a journey to the Arboretum on Wednesday morning, Aug. 19 from 8:30 a.m. to noon. We will begin with a continental breakfast and devotions at church, and then travel by coach to the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum. You will have time to explore and enjoy the beauty of God's creation, and nature photographer Susan Ramlet will give you tips on photographing scenes in a garden.

Bring your phone or digital camera! Don't have one? Just let us know and you can borrow one for the event. The cost of this Encounter is $20 per person. (If you are a member of the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, the cost will be $11 per family member.) You may register on line at spdlc.org or at the Hospitality Desk on the upper level. Questions, please contact Cindy Carlson at ccarlson@spdlc.org or Pastor Mathison at cmathison@spdlc.org.
Book Club - Sept. 15

Join Pastor Mathison for a discussion of Roz Chast's memoir, Can't We Talk About Something More Pleasant, as she brings her wit to the topic of aging parents. Spanning the last several years of their lives and told through four-color cartoons, family photos, and documents, Can't We Talk is as full of laughs as it is with tears. For anyone experiencing the life-altering loss of elderly parents, this book and our discussion is sure to bring comfort, and a relief that you are not alone.

We meet Tuesday, Sept. 15 at 7 p.m. in the Nook. Participants can purchase a copy of the book at the SPD upper level hospitality desk (prices vary by book, generally between $10-15) or borrow it from the library in the Nook (we have one of each book), or acquire one from a bookstore or online.
DivorceCare Group for Women - Sept. 22

Separation and divorce are painful and stressful experiences. They are confusing times when you feel alone and have lots of questions. DivorceCare is a confidential group support program to help participants discover hope and experience healing. Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Sept. 22 through Dec. 15. This group will be for women. A men's group will be offered in the spring. Contact Pastor Valerie Strand Patterson at 763-475-7126 or vstrand@spdlc.org to sign up. Learn more about DivorceCare.
In This Issue
Matching Grant for Food Shelf
Faith Creek Ramps Up
Family Outdoor Movie Night
Summer Youth Gathering
Bike Club - Thursdays
Splash!
Staff Transitions
Summer Church Picnic
Worship in the World
Birds, Wildflowers and Bog
Encounter: Minn. Arboretum
Book Club
DivorceCare for Women
 
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All your works shall give thanks to you, O Lord,

And all your faithful shall bless you.

They shall speak of the glory of your kingdom, and tell of your power,

To make known to all people your mighty deeds, and the glorious splendour of your kingdom.

Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and your dominion endures throughout all generations.

The Lord is faithful in all his words, and gracious in all his deeds.

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.

Psalm 145:10-18

For Reflection

 

"There are far, far better things ahead than any we leave behind."  
- C.S. Lewis

 

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Faithful Parenting

 

When It Comes to Expressing Love, Timing Matters!

The less children feel they deserve love, the greater the impact of lavishing it on them anyway.
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.