Reach Out. Proclaim. Inspire.Jan. 27, 2016
Opportunities to Serve

We have great opportunities to serve! You can make a difference in the community and in the city. Learn more. Contact Cindy Carlson.
  • Pancake flippers and other kitchen hands for the pancake supper, Feb. 9
  • Worship assistants for Ash Wednesday, Feb. 10
  • IOCP Food Pantry, Feb. 10
  • Messiah Food Pantry, Feb. 12
  • Lenten soup suppers, Wednesdays during Lent
The Texts this Weekend
 
This weekend is the Fourth Sunday after Epiphany. The readings include Jeremiah 1:4-10, Psalm 71:1-6, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 and Luke 4:21-30:

Then he began to say to them, "Today this scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing." All spoke well of him and were amazed at the gracious words that came from his mouth. They said, "Is not this Joseph's son?" He said to them, "Doubtless you will quote to me this proverb, 'Doctor, cure yourself!' And you will say, 'Do here also in your home town the things that we have heard you did at Capernaum.'" And he said, "Truly I tell you, no prophet is accepted in the prophet's home town. But the truth is, there were many widows in Israel in the time of Elijah, when the heaven was shut up for three years and six months, and there was a severe famine over all the land; yet Elijah was sent to none of them except to a widow at Zarephath in Sidon. There were also many lepers in Israel in the time of the prophet Elisha, and none of them was cleansed except Naaman the Syrian." When they heard this, all in the synagogue were filled with rage. They got up, drove him out of the town, and led him to the brow of the hill on which their town was built, so that they might hurl him off the cliff. But he passed through the midst of them and went on his way.
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 - Deadline Jan. 28!

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 by Thursday, Jan. 28!

High school students are needed to come and help run the stations, and can register for $5.
Contribution Statements 2015

It's tax preparation season again. For your convenience, we have mailed out your St. Philip the Deacon 2015 contribution statements. You should be receiving thing this week. Please notify Cheryl Sjaarda at csjaarda@spdlc.org or 763-475-7124 if you have any questions.
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 for five weeks, 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, From the Inside Out: A Look at the Bible's 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. Register today!
Summer Preview Expo - Feb. 27-28

On Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 27-28, during coffee hours following worship, program staff will be in Fellowship Hall with fun displays to tell you all about what we have planned for summer 2016. You can learn about Vacation Bible School, special retreats, Bike Club, service projects and more. There is so much happening at St. Philip the Deacon over the summer that we're producing a special brochure to tell you all about it. You won't want to miss this fun event!
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
Faith & Life
Ultimate Lock-In
Contribution Statements
Freedom of a Christian
DivorceCare Men's Group
Annual Meeting
Pancake Supper Movie Night
Magical Mia
Book Club
High School Retreat
Summer Preview
Women's Retreat
VBS Dates
Faithful Parenting
Parish Nurse Health Tip
 
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In you, O Lord, I take refuge;

Let me never be put to shame.

In your righteousness deliver me and rescue me; incline your ear to me and save me.

Be to me a rock of refuge, a strong fortress, to save me, for you are my rock and my fortress.

Rescue me, O my God, from the hand of the wicked, from the grasp of the unjust and cruel.

For you, O Lord, are my hope, my trust, O Lord, from my youth.

Upon you I have leaned from my birth; it was you who took me from my mother's womb.

My praise is continually of you.

- Psalm 71:1-6
For Reflection
 
"The most wasted of all days is one without laughter."
- Nicolas Chamfort
 
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Faithful Parenting
 
Are You Punishing Your Child for Following Your Example?

We've all done it. Our kids misbehave. Then, we get angry. We raise our voice a bit to get our kids' attention. We furrow our brow and perhaps put our hands on our hips (which makes us look even more imposing). We forcefully intervene to deal out discipline.













Boo Hoo! The Flu Part 2!
 
So you've come down with the flu. Now what do you do? Flu symptoms can be miserable, from fever and cough to sore throat, nasal congestion, aches, and chills. But there are ways to feel better. Over the counter medications can make you feel better by alleviating certain symptoms, but be careful that you follow the directions and don't take medication for symptoms you don't have. But click over to my blog post for nine natural treatments that you might want to try.



 
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.