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Oct. 14, 2015

Opportunities to Serve

Eager to serve your neighbor? We have great opportunities to serve! You can make a difference in the community and in the city.

IOCP Food Shelf, TONIGHT, Wednesday, Oct. 14 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Contact Cindy Carlson at ccarlson@spdlc.org.
Messiah Food Pantry, Saturday, Oct. 24
Our Savior's Shelter, serving dinner on Tuesday, Oct. 27.

The Texts this Weekend

This weekend is the 21st Sunday after Pentecost. The readings include Isaiah 53:4-12, Psalm 91:9-16, Hebrews 5:1-10 and Mark 10:35-45:

James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came forward to him and said to him, "Teacher, we want you to do for us whatever we ask of you." And he said to them, "What is it you want me to do for you?" And they said to him, "Grant us to sit, one at your right hand and one at your left, in your glory." But Jesus said to them, "You do not know what you are asking. Are you able to drink the cup that I drink, or be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with?" They replied, "We are able." Then Jesus said to them, "The cup that I drink you will drink; and with the baptism with which I am baptized, you will be baptized; but to sit at my right hand or at my left is not mine to grant, but it is for those for whom it has been prepared."

When the ten heard this, they began to be angry with James and John. So Jesus called them and said to them, "You know that among the Gentiles those whom they recognize as their rulers lord it over them, and their great ones are tyrants over them. But it is not so among you; but whoever wishes to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wishes to be first among you must be slave of all. For the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life a ransom for many."

Faith Creek Fall Mission

Offerings given by our Faith Creek children this fall will go to benefit the Birthday Shelf at Interfaith Outreach and Community Partners. The Birthday Shelf offers IOCP clients the opportunity to choose a quality, new gift (at least $10-20) for their child, age 1-18 years. They also receive a gift bag and a book, as well as things they need to hold a party for their child: cake mix, frosting, napkins, paper plates, etc.

Then on the weekend of Oct. 24-25, the children will be collecting gifts and other items to contribute directly on the Birthday Shelf. At present, IOCP reports that cake mix and frosting would be a very helpful item to bring in. Click over to our website to learn more about other gifts that you can contribute.

Praying in Color - Oct. 20

Spend a delightful Tuesday respite on Oct. 20, learning the meditative art of Praying in Color. We will focus on Scripture Meditation, a prayer practice to help us listen for God's word. This gathering is offered twice in one day: 3-4:30 p.m. or 6:30-8 p.m.

Book Club - Oct. 20

Join Pastor Mathison for a discussion of The Conversation: A Revolutionary Plan for End-of-Life Care by Dr. Angelo Volandes.
Dr. Angelo Volandes believes that every life lived well deserves a good ending. Through the stories of seven patients with seven very different end-of-life experiences, he shows that what people with a serious illness who are approaching their end-of-life need most, is not more medical technologies, but one simple thing: The Conversation.

Special Event - Dr. Volandes will be the Faith & Life Lecture Series speaker on Nov. 5.

We meet Tuesday, Oct. 20 at 7 p.m. in the Nook. Participants can purchase a copy of the book at the SPD upper level hospitality desk ($20) or borrow it from the library in the Nook, or acquire one from a bookstore or online.

Read more about Book Club on our website.

Movie Night for Grown-Ups - Oct. 23

Movie Night for Grown-Ups brings you the 2003 biopic, "Luther," starring Joseph Fiennes as Martin Luther, the brilliant man of God whose defiant actions changed the world. The New York Times called this epic, and ravishingly beautiful, tracing Luther's extraordinary and exhilarating quest for the people's liberation from the oppression and corruption of the 16th century church. Join us on Friday evening, Oct. 23 at 7 p.m.

Progressive Dinner - Oct. 24

Join us for a Progressive Dinner on Saturday, Oct. 24 beginning at 6 p.m. What a great opportunity to spend time in fellowship with new and old friends! Here's 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. Please sign up by TOMORROW, Oct. 14, to help our planning. To sign up, please contact Cindy Carlson at 763-475-7115 or ccarlson@spdlc.org.

High School Ministry

Register today!

Sunday, Oct. 25
Fall yard clean-up service day
1-3:30 p.m. - Bring rakes, gloves and leaf blowers
Contact Deb August at daugust@spdlc.org or 763-485-7162.

Saturday, Nov. 14
Annual Sleep-Out!
Start saving your cardboard! More details to come.

Fall Festival - Oct. 25

Come to our Fall Festival on Sunday, Oct. 25 at 3 p.m., where families can enjoy Trunk-or-Treat, food, fun games, and so much more! To register, visit: spdlc.churchcenteronline.com.

Pumpkin Decorating with Dad - Oct. 27

For kids 2 years old through 5th grade. Bring a pumpkin and your dad (or grandpa, uncle, friend or neighbor) to decorate a pumpkin at church on Tuesday, Oct. 27 at 6:30 p.m. There is no cost for this event, however registration is required. To register, go online to spdlc.churchcenteronline.org. Contact Trisha Ragner at 763-475-7119 with any questions.

Story Beads - Oct. 28

Spirit Beads invites you to join us for a special project making Story Beads. We'll construct a bracelet with beads that represent the stories in the Bible -- one bead for each book. This workshop is offered twice on Wednesday, Oct. 28: 10 a.m. or 6:30 p.m.

Early Childhood Events

Family Playtime is held on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings. Families are invited to spend a fun morning playing with your child in the Childcare Center. Remaining Upcoming Playtime dates in October are: Oct. 27 and 28 from 9:30-11:30 a.m. No registration required.

SPARK Take-Home Bible Story Packets for 2- and 3-year-olds begins following each worship service now through until Nov. 21 and 22. Fall SPARK Session is for 8 weeks and begins with the Bible Story, Creation. Parents, remember to pick up your child's packet in the Childcare Center each weekend for the next eight weeks. Packets are distributed in the Childcare Center.

Music Together Family Classes are offered on Monday mornings, 9:30 a.m., and Thursday evening, 6 p.m. at St. Philip the Deacon Lutheran Church. Register at www.mtwtc.com. Contact Angela Barberg, Director at 763-529-2240, if you have questions.

Baptism Workshop - The next workshop is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 24 at 10:30 a.m. for families who have not previously had a child baptized at St. Philip the Deacon. To register, contact Liz Nelson at lnelson@spdlc.org. For families who have already had a child baptized at SPD and wish to have another child baptized, please contact Liz Nelson for more information.

3-Year-Olds receive Beginner Bibles - Sunday, Oct. 25, during 8:30 and 9:45 a.m. worship services.

Worship in the World - Nov. 1

You are invited to a special outdoor worship service on All Saints Day, Nov. 1, at Lakewood Cemetery. Worship begins at 9:45 a.m. at the beautiful Reflection Pool. Worshippers will write the name or names of those they wish to remember on a white ribbon and will have the opportunity to speak the name(s) out loud if they chose. The SPD singers will provide special music for worship. A time of fellowship with something warm to drink and something sweet to eat will follow the service.

This service is open to all. It takes place in addition to the regular Sunday morning worship schedule. We will gather outdoors regardless of the weather, so please dress accordingly. The service is just under 30 minutes. You may bring a lawn chair if you would like to be seated, otherwise we stand for the whole service.

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

If you have questions, contact Pastor Mathison at cmathison@spdlc.org.

Encounter: Black Forest Inn - Nov. 13

Martin Luther was born Nov. 10, 1483. Let's raise a toast in his honor and celebrate with a Bavarian-style dinner at the Black Forest Inn in Minneapolis. We will meet on Friday, Nov. 13 at St. Philip at 6:30 p.m. and ride a bus to dinner. $40 per person, which includes dinner, entertainment, motorcoach transportation, tax and gratuities. Register online at: spdlc.churchcenteronline.com. Questions? Please contact Cheryl Mathison or Cindy Carlson.

Sleep Out / Fire of Hope - Nov. 14

Over the course 20 years Interfaith Outreach & Community Partners has helped stabilize families experiencing homelessness through its annual Sleep Out campaign. SPD high school youth will be sleeping out on Nov. 14-15 to raise funds in support of this program.

In addition, on the weekend of Nov. 7-8, we are committed to keeping a fire burning for 24 hours as a symbol of solidarity and hope. You can sign up to participate in Fire of Hope by signing up in Fellowship Hall for a one-hour shift.

You can donate online to the annual Sleep Out and help us support 2,000 families in our area that need our help. Thank you!

Grief Coalition Memorial Service & Dinner - Nov. 19

The West Suburban Grief Coalition invites the public to a candlelight memorial service, followed by a catered dinner, on Thursday, Nov. 19 at 6 p.m. at St. Philip the Deacon. The memorial service helps bring comfort, hope and healing to everyone attending that have suffered the death of a loved one. Make your reservation by Tuesday, Nov. 17 by calling Marilyn Dahlmeier at 763-560-8624. Adults $8, and $4 for children under 10.

SPD Outdoors Ice Fishing Retreat - Jan. 28-31

The 2nd Annual SPD Outdoors Ice Fishing Retreat on beautiful Lake of the Woods is scheduled for Jan. 28-31, 2016. Join Pastor Mark Schmid and Roger Elias for a time of faith, fellowship and fishing. Located 5 1/2 hours (315 miles) north of St. Philip the Deacon Lutheran Church, Lake of the Woods has built a reputation over the years as one of the premier fishing lakes in the country. Pairing scenery, location and a diverse and healthy fishery, the lake boasts trophy-size Walleye, as well as Sauger, Northern Pike and Jumbo Perch.

Accommodations will be provided by Wheelers Point Resort and Lodge in Baudette, MN. Cost is $395.00 per person (includes room and board). Registration opens next week (24 slots)!

For more information, contact Roger Elias at rwelias@comcast.net, or Pastor Mark Schmid at mschmid@spdlc.org.

Winter Jackets

We are collecting warm winter jackets for men, women and children of all sizes that will be distributed to a variety of shelters. There is a particular need for men's and women's sizes L, XL and XXL sizes. Coats can be used, however they should be clean and in good condition. Please drop them off in Fellowship Hall.

Linda Chatterton's new CD

Linda Chatterton, our Saturday night flutist, invites you to support her new CD project. The CD is called "French Connections" and is virtuoso repertoire of music of Prokofiev, Saint-Saens and Uebayashi. Pianist Matt McCright and Linda are raising extra funds to cover production costs.There are only a few days left in their Kickstarter campaign. Donors receive cool prizes like advance copies of the CD, their names in the liner notes, and an invitation to a private concert.

In This Issue

Faith Creek Mission

Praying in Color

Book Club

Movie Night: Luther

Progressive Dinner

High School Ministry

Fall Festival

Pumpkin Decorating with Dad

Story Beads

Early Childhood Events

Worship in the World

Encounter: Black Forest Inn

Sleep Out / Fire of Hope

Grief Coalition Memorial

Ice Fishing Retreat

Winter Jackets

Linda Chatterton's CD

Faithful Parenting

Parish Nurse Health Tip

Because you have made the Lord your refuge,

the Most High your dwelling-place,

no evil shall befall you, no scourge come near your tent.

For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways.

On their hands they will bear you up, so that you will not dash your foot against a stone.

You will tread on the lion and the adder, the young lion and the serpent you will trample under foot.

Those who love me, I will deliver; I will protect those who know my name.

When they call to me, I will answer them; I will be with them in trouble, I will rescue them and honour them.

With long life I will satisfy them, and show them my salvation.

Psalm 91:9-16

For Reflection

"There is nothing on this earth more to be prized than true friendship."
- Thomas Aquinas

See more thoughts like this at fb.com/spdlc.

Faithful Parenting

Build Trust and Connection with 100,000 Yeses

Each "yes" is like a coin in the bank. So when you need to make a "no" withdrawal there is still plenty of trust built up. This makes it easier for kids to hear and accept the inevitable "no." When kids a question, quickly think, "Will this build our relationship? Will it draw us closer? Will it make my child feel heard and loved?"