Reach Out. Proclaim. Inspire.

April 6, 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.

Messiah Food Pantry, April 8 and 23
IOCP Food Shelf, April 13
Community Bridge luncheon, April 13

The Texts this Weekend

This weekend is the Third Sunday of Easter. The readings include Acts 9:1-20 and John 21:1-14:

After these things Jesus showed himself again to the disciples by the Sea of Tiberias; and he showed himself in this way. Gathered there together were Simon Peter, Thomas called the Twin, Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zebedee, and two others of his disciples. Simon Peter said to them, 'I am going fishing.' They said to him, 'We will go with you.' They went out and got into the boat, but that night they caught nothing.

Just after daybreak, Jesus stood on the beach; but the disciples did not know that it was Jesus. Jesus said to them, 'Children, you have no fish, have you?' They answered him, 'No.' He said to them, 'Cast the net to the right side of the boat, and you will find some.' So they cast it, and now they were not able to haul it in because there were so many fish. That disciple whom Jesus loved said to Peter, 'It is the Lord!' When Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he put on some clothes, for he was naked, and jumped into the lake. But the other disciples came in the boat, dragging the net full of fish, for they were not far from the land, only about a hundred yards off.

When they had gone ashore, they saw a charcoal fire there, with fish on it, and bread. Jesus said to them, 'Bring some of the fish that you have just caught.' So Simon Peter went aboard and hauled the net ashore, full of large fish, a hundred and fifty-three of them; and though there were so many, the net was not torn. Jesus said to them, 'Come and have breakfast.' Now none of the disciples dared to ask him, 'Who are you?' because they knew it was the Lord. Jesus came and took the bread and gave it to them, and did the same with the fish. This was now the third time that Jesus appeared to the disciples after he was raised from the dead.

Men's Chorus - April 6, 9, 10

The SPD Men's Chorus will be singing for worship on Sunday, April 10 at the 8:30 and 9:45 a.m. services. There will be 2 rehearsals: Wednesday, April 6 from 7:00-7:45 p.m., and Saturday, April 9 from 10-11 a.m. We have a great time every year singing together, so come, sing and have a great time with the men of SPD! Contact Linda Armstrong at 763-475-7142 or larmstrong@spdlc.org.

Faith Creek Cinema - April 9 and 10

Faith Creek offers Faith Creek Cinema on both ends of Wayzata Schools' spring break for all Faith Creek students and their friends. Faith Creek Cinema will be held on April 9-10.

DivorceCare for Women - April 12

DivorceCare for women meets next on Tuesday, April 12, from 6:30-8 p.m. All are welcome, whether you are new to DivorceCare or have attended a previous course. Facilitated by SPD member Heather Wright. Contact Pastor Strand Patterson if you would like to attend.

Community Bridge Catering Event - April 13

Community Bridge is a food service training program at Messiah Lutheran Church. The goal of the program is to help people gain food service skills to become more employable. SPD member and chef, Connie Blanchard, has been serving as a mentor for this program.

Community Bridge was awarded the bid to prepare and serve the Lutheran Social Services Legacy Donors lunch on Wednesday, April 13 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. They are asking for volunteers to help serve the lunch, thus increasing profits for Community Bridge, which will be used to provide additional training opportunities. Servers should plan to wear black pants with an all white or all black collared shirt. Contact Connie Blanchard at connie.blanchard@blanchardscatering.com.

Elementary Movie Night - April 15

Kids in grades K-5 are invited to St. Philip the Deacon to watch a movie on the big screen on Friday, April 15 at 6 p.m. Come in your pajamas with a pillow and blanket, if you like! Cost is $5 per person for pizza, drink and dessert. We will be watching the new Peanuts movie! Register online by April 12.

First Communion Workshop - April 16

Students in 2-5 grades who do not currently receive Holy Communion are invited to attend a First Communion Workshop on Saturday, April 16 from 9-11 a.m. to learn all about this life-giving sacrament which is so central to their faith. The workshop is designed for parents to attend with their child. Participants will then receive their First Communion in worship on Saturday, April 23 at 5:30 p.m. Sign up online today!

Spring Progressive Dinner - April 16

The Spring Progressive Dinner is on Saturday, April 16 beginning at 6 p.m. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet others in the congregation.

There are three courses. You will be assigned a home for appetizers and then a different home for the main course, and then everyone will gather together at church for dessert and coffee. You can sign up to attend the dinner, serve as host, or provide an appetizer, salad, bread, main course or dessert.

Contact Cindy Carlson at 763-475-7115 or ccarlson@spdlc.org. The deadline to register is April 4.

Boars and Baseball - April 17

Before you know it, it'll be time to fire up the smoker! Come one come all to the 2nd Annual Boars and Baseball, hosted by the Men's Ministry of SPD. On Sunday, April 17 at 1 p.m., you can enjoy fun, faith, fellowship, baseball (Twins vs. Angels on the big screens), kid's activities (bounce houses) and mouth-watering food (Smoked Ribs and Pulled Pork courtesy of Pastor Mark and Erik Jacobson).

The cost is $12 for adults ($15 at the door), and $7($10 at the door) for children 10 and under. Please register in advance online or stop by the Hospitality Desk. Registration closes April 13. Register online today! Everyone's invited!

Proceeds from the 2nd Annual Boars and Baseball and meat raffle will go towards supporting Habitat for Humanity and our summer Habitat Build.

Book Club - April 19

Anne Lamott is one of the most insightful Christian writers of our time. Her 2014 book, Small Victories: Spotting Improbable Moments of Grace, offers a message of hope that celebrates the triumph of light over the darkness in our lives. The Book Club invites you to read this book and join in an engaging discussion led by Pastor Cheryl Mathison on Tuesday, April 19 at 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome! Copies of this book are available at the information desk in the Atrium for $10.

Faith & Life - April 21

Dr. Caroline Leaf, a leading researcher of the Mind-Brain connection, will present the final Faith & Life lecture of the 2015-2016 series on Thursday, April 21 at 7 p.m. Her talk, "Faith & Neuroscience: Why Your Mind is Not Your Brain," will explore the Mind-Brain relationship in the context of a life of faith. This is sure to be a popular event, free and open to the public. Learn more at faith-and-life.org.

An April Weekend of Concerts!

St. Olaf Philharmonia
Friday, April 22 at 8 p.m.
The St. Olaf Philharmonia performs music from all periods, including repertoire for string orchestra, chamber orchestra and symphony orchestra. Virtually every academic major offered on the St. Olaf College campus is pursued by one or more students in this musical organization. The concert is free and open to the public.

Minnesota Symphonic Winds
Sunday, April 24 at 3 p.m.
The Minnesota Symphonic Winds (MSW) is an adult concert band serving the greater Twin Cities metro area. Join us for a program of musical storytelling that will feature some familiar favorites as well as some less frequently heard but engaging pieces. The concert is free and open to the public.

Spirit Beads - April 26

In this Spirit Bead workshop we will make a Sound Wave bead, which mimics the sound wave of your own voice saying a favorite Bible verse or prayer phrase. We record and print out your sound wave and you use colorful vinyl discs of varying sizes to recreate the wave. The resulting bead is about an inch and a half long, and can be used as the feature in a bracelet or necklace, or as a zipper pull. Register online for either the 3 p.m. or the 6:30 p.m. workshop on Tuesday, April 26.

The Haiti Kids Project

Children in Haiti are required to wear black dress shoes with their government-required uniforms to attend school. The dress code is strictly enforced. Besides being a school requirement the shoes also protect the children's feet from disease and injury. Our goal is to send 450 pairs of shoes to Haiti. We need:

New or gently used black dress shoes, not tennis shoes or sandals. Girls' shoes must be flats and closed toe.
All sizes, for ages 3-18, for both boys and girls.
They must be sturdy, as the children may walk miles in these shoes.

Please bring shoes to the collection table in Fellowship Hall. Your gift makes education -- and a future -- possible for a child in Haiti!

Sign Up for Summer Events!

Sign up online today for the many great events sponsored by St. Philip the Deacon this summer. There's so much to do, and there are activities for all age groups. Check out our summer brochure, found at the hospitality desk in the atrium. Invite your friends and register at
spdlc.churchcenteronline.com

The State of Health Care - May 5

The St. Philip the Deacon Foundation invites you to a timely and engaging talk by Dr. Kevin Croston, CEO of North Memorial Health Care, on Thursday, May 5 at 7 p.m. In his talk, Dr. Croston will discuss the intent of the affordable care act and its impact on our current health care, draw comparisons to the health care systems in other countries, and explore the effects of the ACA on the provider/payer relationship. This event is free and open to the public, so invite your friends to come with you for this thoughtful presentation from a respected leader in the health care field. Learn more at spdlc.org/croston.

Watoto Choir - May 6

We are excited to announce that St. Philip the Deacon will be hosting the reknowned Watoto Choir for a concert on Friday, May 6 at 7 p.m. The Watoto Choir is made up of 18 child missionaries and 10 adults who are touring the world to raise awareness and funds to support programs that help children who have lost their families, or are vulnerable for other reasons. Through dance and song, they bear witness to what God is accomplishing in their mission, and they share the love and grace of God with all who hear them. The Watoto choir offers an amazing, powerful and faithful experience you will not soon forget! There are no ticket sales; the choir receives a free-will offering at the concert.

Baptism Workshop - June 12

Our next baptism workshop will be Sunday, June 12 at 10:45 a.m. The workshop is designed for families who are having a child baptized at St. Philip the Deacon for the first time. Please contact Liz Nelson at lnelson@spdlc.org to sign up.

Summer Fishing Retreat - June 25-28

A wonderful way to set aside some quality outdoor time with your family or buddies this summer! Join the 2nd annual SPD Outdoors Summer Fishing Retreat, June 25-28. We'll be fishing on beautiful Leech Lake and enjoying the accommodations at Brindley's Harbor Resort. Learn more and register online by May 27.

In This Issue

Join the Men's Chorus

Faith Creek Cinema

DivorceCare for Women

Community Bridge Event

Elementary Movie Night

1st Communion Workshop

Progressive Dinner

Boars and Baseball

Book Club

Faith & Life

April Concerts

Spirit Beads Workshop

Haiti Kids Project

Summer Events

The State of Health Care

Watoto Choir

Baptism Workshop

Summer Fishing Retreat

Faithful Parenting

Parish Nurse Health Tip

I will extol you, O Lord,

for you have drawn me up, and did not let my foes rejoice over me.

O Lord my God, I cried to you for help, and you have healed me.

O Lord, you brought up my soul from Sheol, restored me to life from among those gone down to the Pit.

Sing praises to the Lord, O you his faithful ones, and give thanks to his holy name.

For his anger is but for a moment; his favour is for a lifetime.

Weeping may linger for the night, but joy comes with the morning.

As for me, I said in my prosperity, 'I shall never be moved.'

By your favour, O Lord, you had established me as a strong mountain;

you hid your face; I was dismayed.

To you, O Lord, I cried, and to the Lord I made supplication:

'What profit is there in my death, if I go down to the Pit?

Will the dust praise you? Will it tell of your faithfulness?

Hear, O Lord, and be gracious to me! O Lord, be my helper!'

You have turned my mourning into dancing; you have taken off my sackcloth and clothed me with joy,

so that my soul may praise you and not be silent. O Lord my God, I will give thanks to you for ever.

- Psalm 30

For Reflection

"The dark does not destroy the light; it defines it. It's our fear of the dark that casts our joy into the shadows." - Bren� Brown

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Faithful Parenting

The Biggest Parenting Responsibility You Have

The biggest gift we can give our kids is to do the work to leave our baggage at the door and be the safe, loving space where they can truly learn and grow from their mistakes. This doesn't mean that we ever get it perfect -- but it does mean that we take responsibility for us.