Reach Out. Proclaim. Inspire.Jan. 20, 2016
Opportunities to Serve

We have great opportunities to serve! You can make a difference in the community and in the city. Learn more.
  • TODAY! Donate Blood! 4-6:30 p.m. (See article below)
  • Families Moving Forward, Jan. 24-31. Lots of opportunities! (See article below)
The Texts this Weekend
 
This weekend is the Second Sunday after Epiphany. The readings include 1 Corinthians 12:12-31a and Luke 4:14-21:

Then Jesus, filled with the power of the Spirit, returned to Galilee, and a report about him spread through all the surrounding country. He began to teach in their synagogues and was praised by everyone.

When he came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up, he went to the synagogue on the Sabbath day, as was his custom. He stood up to read, and the scroll of the prophet Isaiah was given to him. He unrolled the scroll and found the place where it was written:

"The Spirit of the Lord is upon me,
because he has anointed me
to bring good news to the poor.
He has sent me to proclaim release to the captives
and recovery of sight to the blind,
to let the oppressed go free,
to proclaim the year of the Lord's favor."

And he rolled up the scroll, gave it back to the attendant, and sat down. The eyes of all in the synagogue were fixed on him. Then he began to say to them, "Today this scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing."
Blood Drive - TODAY! 4-6:30 p.m.

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 TODAY 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!
Spirit Beads - TONIGHT! at 6:30 p.m.

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. TONIGHT at 6:30-8 p.m. Cost $10. Contact Pastor Valerie Strand Patterson with questions.
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.
New Member and Baptism Workshops - Jan. 23

This Saturday, Jan. 23 we are holding two special workshops:

Our New Member Workshop, 9:30 a.m., will give an overview of the many opportunities there are for people to integrate with our faith community. Contact Cindy Carlson if you would like to attend.

The Baptism Workshop, 10:30 a.m., is oriented toward parents who have not previously had a child baptized at St. Philip the Deacon. Contact Liz Nelson if you would like to attend.

Childcare will be available for these workshops. Contact the leaders!
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. or contact Sandy Dockter. We are currently hoping for sign-ups for:

Food donations
Help launder linens
Dinner Host (the meal is provided):
Sunday, Jan. 24
Monday, Jan. 25
Overnight host:
Wednesday, Jan. 27
Thursday, Jan. 28
 Friday, Jan. 29
Play with children/Family Games & Crafts:
Monday, Jan. 25
Wednesday, Jan. 27
Thursday, Jan. 28
Friday, Jan. 29
Saturday, Jan. 30

Thanks for helping this ministry!
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.
Annual Meeting - Feb. 7

All members of St. Philip the Deacon are invited to attend the annual meeting of the congregation, Sunday, Feb. 7 following the 11 a.m. worship service, approximately noon. Copies of the Annual Report will be available beginning Sunday, Jan. 24 in the Atrium. If you have questions about the meeting or the annual report, please contact Pastor Tim Westermeyer, 763-475-7136.
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.
Magical Mia at Faith Creek - Feb. 14

On President's Day weekend, on Sunday, Feb. 14, Faith Creek students will enjoy a special show by award-winning magician with a Christian message, Magical Mia, during Faith Creek at 8:30 and 9:45 a.m. Children who are enrolled in either the Saturday 5:30 p.m. or Sunday 11 a.m. Faith Creek are invited to attend at either the Sunday 8:30 or 9:45 a.m. Faith Creek times.
Book Club - Feb. 16

Book Club meets monthly on the third Tuesday evening to discuss current books on various faith-related topics. This month Pastor Westermeyer will lead a discussion of The Jesuit Guide to (Almost) Everything: A Spirituality For Real Life, by James Martin. Join us on Feb. 16 at 7 p.m. for this fascinating discussion. Copies of The Jesuit Guide are available at the hospitality desk for $10.
High School Retreat - Feb. 19-21

High School students are taking a weekend to head to Camp Wapo near Amery, Wisconsin, Feb. 19-21, for renewal and refreshment. This weekend will be a great time for high school students to take time away from their regular schedule, spend it with friends, and with God. Sign-ups are coming soon, but please mark your calendars now!
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.
Save the Date for VBS - June 13-16

We know you're already planning for summer. Save the week of June 13-16 for Vacation Bible School! VBS is held in the morning. Registration will be available in early March. Get ready for an exciting VBS experience!
In This Issue
Blood Drive
Spirit Beads
First Communion Workshop
New Member Workshop Baptism Workshop
Families Moving Forward
Faith & Life
Ultimate Lock-In
Freedom of a Christian
DivorceCare Men's Group
Annual Meeting
Pancake Supper Movie Night
Magical Mia
Book Club
High School Retreat
Women's Retreat
VBS Dates
Faithful Parenting
Parish Nurse Health Tip
 
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The heavens are telling the glory of God;

And the firmament proclaims his handiwork.

Day to day pours forth speech, and night to night declares knowledge.

There is no speech, nor are there words; their voice is not heard;

yet their voice goes out through all the earth, and their words to the end of the world.

In the heavens he has set a tent for the sun, which comes out like a bridegroom from his wedding canopy, and like a strong man runs its course with joy.

Its rising is from the end of the heavens, and its circuit to the end of them; and nothing is hidden from its heat.

The law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul;

the decrees of the Lord are sure, making wise the simple;

the precepts of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart;

the commandment of the Lord is clear, enlightening the eyes;

the fear of the Lord is pure, enduring for ever;

the ordinances of the Lord are true and righteous altogether.

More to be desired are they than gold, even much fine gold;

sweeter also than honey, and drippings of the honeycomb.

Moreover by them is your servant warned; in keeping them there is great reward.

But who can detect their errors? Clear me from hidden faults.

Keep back your servant also from the insolent; do not let them have dominion over me.

Then I shall be blameless, and innocent of great transgression.

Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer.

- Psalm 19
For Reflection
 
"Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, today is a gift of God, which is why we call it the present." - Bil Keane
 
See more thoughts like this at fb.com/spdlc.
  
Faithful Parenting
 
One of the Biggest Deterrents to Effective Discipline

The younger kids are, the more this works to manage behavior. But over time, as kids tire of this pushing, they either start pushing back, or they tire of trying and learn to comply to get on with life - not because they value right behavior, but because they don't want to get in trouble.













Boo Hoo! The Flu!
 
You can still get a flu shot. It is not too late! That is the best prevention for the flu that we have. If you actually do get the flu, ask your doctor about getting an anti-viral to alleviate symptoms and reduce contagion. 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.