Reach Out. Proclaim. Inspire.Jan. 13, 2016
Opportunities to Serve

We have great opportunities to serve! You can make a difference in the community and in the city. Learn more.
  • TONIGHT! Jan. 13, serve at the IOCP Food Pantry
  • Worship Assistants for Confirmation Worship Services, Jan. 16, Contact Cindy Carlson, ccarlson@spdlc.org
  • Donate Blood on Jan. 20 (see article below)
  • Families Moving Forward, Jan. 24-31
The Texts this Weekend
 
This weekend is the Second Sunday after Epiphany. The readings include 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 and John 2:1-11:

On the third day there was a wedding in Cana of Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there. Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding. When the wine gave out, the mother of Jesus said to him, "They have no wine." And Jesus said to her, "Woman, what concern is that to you and to me? My hour has not yet come."

His mother said to the servants, "Do whatever he tells you." Now standing there were six stone water-jars for the Jewish rites of purification, each holding twenty or thirty gallons. Jesus said to them, "Fill the jars with water." And they filled them up to the brim. He said to them, "Now draw some out, and take it to the chief steward." So they took it. When the steward tasted the water that had become wine, and did not know where it came from (though the servants who had drawn the water knew), the steward called the bridegroom and said to him, "Everyone serves the good wine first, and then the inferior wine after the guests have become drunk. But you have kept the good wine until now." Jesus did this, the first of his signs, in Cana of Galilee, and revealed his glory; and his disciples believed in him.
Confirmation - Jan. 16

This Saturday, Jan. 16, at special worship services at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., 67 of our 9th grade students will participate in the Rite of Affirmation of Baptism -- Confirmation. Please keep these young persons in your prayers as they affirm their faith.
Timberwolves Game - Feb. 20 (Deadline Jan. 18)

On Saturday, Feb. 20, join a group from SPD at the Faith & Family Night, with the Minnesota Timberwolves vs. the New York Knicks. We have some really great seats! The tickets for the game are in section 213, in rows K-M, with the cost for the tickets at $37 per person.

Transportation is on your own. You can arrive as early as 4:45 p.m. to watch the "shoot around," and game time is 7 p.m. You are also invited to stay after the game for a concert by The Afters!

The deadline to make reservations is Monday, Jan. 18. Make reservations online or by contacting Cindy Carlson at ccarlson@spdlc.org.
Book Club - Jan. 19

In January, the Book Club will turn it's attention to an issue that is important to us all: the use of mobile devices while driving, and the devastating consequences of accidents caused by distracted driving. The book will be A Deadly Wandering by Matt Richtel, and Book Club readers are urged to read it early, and then share their copy of the book with someone else. Then join us on Tuesday, Jan. 19 at 7 p.m. for a very important discussion. Please invite a friend to join you!
Lilly Pad Story Time - Jan. 20

Children love stories, and they really respond when adults read to them. Bring your little one to LillyPad StoryTime on Wednesday, Jan. 20 at 10 a.m. in the LillyPad Library for a special time of imagination and entertainment. Contact Liz Nelson with questions at lnelson@spdlc.org.
Spirit Beads - Jan. 20

Get your spiritual and creative juices flowing at this hands-on workshop where you will make a string of prayer beads for your own daily prayer practice. We'll talk about prayer beads and their use through history, design our own string based on a simple liturgy, and pray together using our new prayer beads. Offered twice on Wednesday, Jan. 20: choose 10-11:30 a.m. or 6:30-8 p.m. Cost $10. Please register online. Contact Pastor Valerie Strand Patterson with questions.
Blood Drive - Jan. 20

There is a critical need for blood donations during this time of year. We will be holding a blood drive for the Memorial Blood Center on Wednesday, Jan. 20 from 4-6:30 p.m.

If you can donate blood that afternoon, you can contact Cindy Carlson at ccarlson@spdlc.org to book an appointment. Or, you can register online: Visit the Memorial Blood Center website, and set up a user account. Be sure to enter Sponsor Code 0567.

Thank you for helping to save lives!
First Communion Workshop - Jan. 21

First Communion preparation workshop, Thursday, Jan. 21 at 6 p.m. The workshop is designed for children in grades 2-5, and their parents, to gain an understanding of the meaning of Holy Communion. The children will receive communion for the first time at the 11 a.m. worship service on Sunday, Jan. 31. Register online. Contact Trisha Ragner at 763-475-711.
Families Moving Forward - Jan. 24-31

We will be hosting Families Moving Forward the week of Jan. 24-31. This is a wonderful opportunity to help families that are experiencing homelessness gain the security and support they need. Sign up in Fellowship Hall to be a dinner host, activity leader, and more. Visit our website for a link to our online sign-up calendar. Contact Sandy Dockter with questions.
Faith & Life: Christian Wiman - Jan. 28

The Faith & Life Lecture Series continues on Thursday, Jan. 28 at 7 p.m. with Christian Wiman, an award winning poet, editor, critic and translator, who has authored five books of poetry and two collections of essays. He is on the faculty of the Yale Institute of Sacred Music as Senior Lecturer in Religion and Literature. His book, Every Riven Thing -- hailed as one of the best poetry collections in recent years -- recounts his battle with a daunting disease to find a renewed connection with God. More info at Faith-and-Life.org.
The Ultimate Lock-In - Jan. 29

The Ultimate Lock-In for middle school students at the Maple Grove Community Center overnight Jan. 29-30 is going to be massive fun! Youth from churches all around are gathering together to enjoy the water park, ice skating arena, dance, inflatable games, laser tag in the Maple Maze, karaoke, dodge ball tourney, movies, food and much more! Invite your friends! Cost: $30 plus a canned food item to be donated to IOCP. Bring the canned food item to the lock-in. Register online today!

High school students are needed to come and help run the stations, and can register for $5.
Freedom of a Christian - Class begins Feb. 1

Perhaps no other work so captures the revolutionary zeal and theological boldness of Martin Luther, the great reformer, as his book, The Freedom of a Christian. Here Luther defends the key doctrine of justification by faith. This special new translation by Dr. Mark Tranvik includes notes, an introduction, headings, a glossary and a bibliography. Join Joel Malmberg on Monday nights, beginning Feb. 1 at 7 p.m. in the Learning Center for a walk through this important work. Copies of the book will be available for $10 at the first session.
DivorceCare - Feb. 2

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 for men (a group for women is held in the fall) to find help, discover hope, and experience healing. Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m., starting Feb. 2 and running for 13 sessions. Led by SPD member, Heather Wright. Contact Pastor Strand Patterson: 763-475-7126 or vstrand@spdlc.org.
Pancake Supper and Movie Night - Feb. 9

We'll be holding an all-church Pancake Supper and Movie Night on Tuesday, Feb. 9 from 4-7 p.m. In addition, several times during the day we will be showing the Pixar movie, Inside Out. The movie will help to give shape to our upcoming midweek Lenten worship, which will focus on faith, feeling and our emotions.
Women's Retreat - April 8-10

For years, women have asked for the grown-up version of Soul Sisterhood. Ladies, here it is! Amanda Berger, director of Soul Sisterhood, will lead us through a weekend of exploration and creativity as we discover what it means to be rooted in God's presence. This year's women's retreat will take place Friday evening, April 8, through Sunday noon, April 10 at Christ the King Retreat Center in Buffalo, Minn. Through our devotional time, conversation, and mixed-media painting, we'll unearth more about who we are created to be and who God is in our lives. Mixed media is the perfect medium to explore the messiness of life through which God causes our lives to blossom. The time you spend creating your masterpiece will allow you to reflect on how God is nurturing you right now. Please contact Pastor Valerie for more information at vstrand@spdlc.org.
In This Issue
Confirmation
Timberwolves Game
Book Club
Lilly Pad Story Time
Spirit Beads
Blood Drive
First Communion Workshop
Families Moving Forward
Faith & Life
Ultimate Lock-In
Freedom of a Christian
DivorceCare Men's Group
Pancake Supper Movie Night
Women's Retreat
Faithful Parenting
Parish Nurse Health Tip
 
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Your steadfast love, O Lord, extends to the heavens,

Your faithfulness to the clouds.

Your righteousness is like the mighty mountains, your judgements are like the great deep; you save humans and animals alike, O Lord.

How precious is your steadfast love, O God! All people may take refuge in the shadow of your wings.

They feast on the abundance of your house, and you give them drink from the river of your delights.

For with you is the fountain of life; in your light we see light.

O continue your steadfast love to those who know you, and your salvation to the upright of heart!

- Psalm 36:5-10
For Reflection
 
"If you tell the truth, you don't have to remember anything."
- Mark Twain
 
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Faithful Parenting
 
The Secret to Effective Discipline

We all want to parent our kids well, and especially to feel confident as we discipline our children. But many parents, in their efforts to discipline their children, miss what we think is a key ingredient. The secret? Connection.













Prevent Frostbite and Hypothermia
 
Physically, frostbite and hypothermia can be real threats in this cold January weather. Frostbite is when the air temperature is cold enough to freeze the water in your skin to crystals. Hypothermia is when your core temperature drops below 95 degrees F and your body is unable to produce heat as fast as it is loosing it. This is a medical emergency. Read more on my blog post ...



 
Susan Path 
Parish Nurse 
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.