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Inside this issue:

CrosswindsCrosswindsCrosswindsCrosswinds

Small Group Opportunities 2

Bread for the World “Offering of Letters”

3

Mission Trips to Pine Ridge 4

Luther Park is May “Gift of Love”

4

Wellness Opportunities 5

Coffee Serving News 6

Jazz@St. Barney’s 6

Worship Leader Training 7

The Marks of Discipleship

• Daily prayer

• Weekly worship

• Bible reading

• Service in and beyond the congregation

• Spiritual friendships

• Giving time, talents, and resources

May, 2019 Volume 35, Issue 5

“Intro to St. Barnabas” New to St. Barnabas and want to learn more about the congregation, its ministries, and opportunities for you to get involved in this community? Come and have a free lunch with Pastor Wayne and Pastor Amber on Sunday, April 28, from 11:45-1:15 and they will fill you in on all of those things. St. Barnabas will next welcome new members on Sunday, May 5.

The Next Four Weekends are BUSY! Pastor Amber Shares about Holy Land Trip Pastor Amber recently spent two weeks (March 16-30) as continuing education as part of an ELCA group visiting Israel, the West Bank, and Jordan. During their sojourn they visited Nazareth, the area around the Sea of Galilee, Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Jericho, the Dead Sea, Petra, and Ramallah. Pastor Amber will share photos and experiences of the trip with the congregation on Sunday, April 28, from 10:15-11:30 in the Gardenview Room. Kids are welcome! For those who are out of town, Pastor Amber will offer two more presentations —

Wednesday, May 15, 6:00-7:00 p.m. Sunday, May 19, 11:45 a.m.-12:45

If you plan to come to one of the May events, sign up at the Welcome Center and indicate if food would be desired.

Creative Spirit VI - St. Barnabas Arts & Crafts Exhibit Creative Spirit VI, an exhibit of arts and crafts of St. Barnabas members, is planned for Saturday, May 4 and Sunday, May 5 in the Garden View rooms at St. Barnabas. Past exhibits have featured multiple types of needlework, paintings, jewelry, paper crafts, greeting cards, sculpture, woodworking, glasswork, floral arrangements, a video presentation, and more. It’s still possible to participate in Creative Spirit. You may submit a work that you have shown previously. People of all ages are invited to exhibit. If you have questions or need more information please contact :

Val Cook valcookagain@hotmail.com 763-464-0469

Lois Troemel loistroemel@gmail.com 763-473-4989

Thanks to Our Small Group Leaders! The Small Group Leadership Team will hold an Appreciation Brunch for Small Group Leaders on Sunday, May 5, 10:10-11:00 a.m. in the Fireside Room. All Small Group Leaders who have led a SG this past year are invited!

April 27-28

Barnabas Spotlight Debuts with Musical Revue Barnabas Spotlight is a new theater arts group at St. Barnabas led by Justin Rice. The group will offer its debut performance on Saturday evening, April 27 at 7:00 p.m. with “An Evening of Broadway,” a collection of well-known musical numbers from Broadway musicals. Admission is free, but there will be a free will donation to help cover production costs and snacks.

Barnabas

Spotlight

Clint Faust - “Old Man River” Sue Megrund - “Memory” Beth Parks - “Think of Me” Tracy Swwed - “On My Own” Emma Swwed - “A Million Dreams” Tom Lindberg - “On the Street Where You Live” Christen Conrad - “I Cain't Say No” Laurie Sanderson - “Little Known Facts” Justin Rice - “Life, Life” Linda Eckman - “I Am Easily Assimilated” Randy Wedin - “Some Enchanted Evening” Mark Rodriguez - “Send in the Clowns” Audrey Faust, Jeanette Wedin & Linda Eckman

- “Matchmaker”

May 4-5

Also May 4-5: Jazz@St. Barney’s welcomes Gypsy Mania on

Saturday, May 4 at 7:00 p.m. (see page 6) St. Barnabas Center for the Arts Recitals Saturday, May 4 at 1:00 & 3:00 p.m. Sunday, May 5 at 2:00 & 4:00 p.m. New members received at 9:00 worship Ellaria Smith, daughter of Cozy & Aaron Smith,

baptized at 10:30 worship Pine Ridge Mission Trip Info Session, 11:30 a.m.

(see page 4)

See page 3 for May 11/12 & 18/19 Events

FAITH JOURNEY GROUPS The Word for Women A study group led by Pastor Amber that meets on Thursday mornings at 9:30 in the Alcove. Now beginning a discussion of Faith in the Face of Empire: The Bible Through Palestinian Eyes by Mitri Raheb. Childcare provided.

Pastor’s Class Pastor Wayne leads a study each Tuesday morning from 9:15-10:30. The class is discussing a video study about archeological discoveries from Bible times, The Holy Land Revealed. New participants are welcome at any time.

ART & HANDIWORK GROUPS Learn, Create, Enjoy Meets the 2nd Monday of each month from 6:30—8:00 p.m. in the Fireside Room. Each person chooses their own type of project and receives as much help as is needed. Ione Botts, i.botts@comcast.net.

Quilters First Friday of each month at 9:30 a.m. Make quilts for local children’s nurseries. All skill levels are welcome. Audrey Johnson 763-559-4459.

Yarn & Coffee People who love to knit or crochet meet the 4th Thursday at 9:30 a.m., working on prayer shawls, baptismal shawls, or personal projects. Mary Pestel, 763-559-9138.

LWR Quilters Second and Third Friday of each month at 9:30 a.m., making tie quilts for Lutheran World Relief. All skill levels are welcome. Rose Ann Parks, 763-476-7959.

JustGifts Crafters Fourth Friday of each month at 9:30 a.m. Make crafts for JustGifts Market in December. Rose Ann Parks, 763-476-7959.

FELLOWSHIP GROUP Men’s Breakfast Fellowship This new group is for men of all ages to get together for fellowship once a month. They meet the 2nd Saturday of the month at church from 8-9 a.m. Next breakfast is May 11. Wayne Frederickson, wayne@wdfrep.com

Sticky Families Plus This group for families with young children has a 3-month rotation of family activity gathering, Moms’ Night Out, and Dads’ Night Out. The April event is a family activity on Saturday, April 27, 3:30 p.m. 5:00, doing some outdoor projects around the church. Norah Hibbits, n.norah@gmail.com

Daytime Parents A group for parents who are home during the day. Come for a weekly play date on Fridays at 9:30 a.m. in the church nursery. Jessica Gaedke, jbaumgard@hotmail.com

OWLs (Older & Wiser Lutherans) A fellowship group for all who self-identify as Older & Wiser. Rose Umland, rumland@stbarnabaslutheran.org

Solo Sisters A fellowship group for women of all ages who enjoy the opportunity to “go and do.” They next go to lunch at the Original Pancake House on Sunday, April 28, leaving from church at 12:15. Connie Cook, el10000@comcast.net.

Book Discussion Group Meets the third Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. to discuss a novel. May 16 - Waking Lions by Ayelet Gundar-Goshen Host: Bobbi Dering

Tome Explorers (non-fiction reading group) This group discusses works of non-fiction (history, biography, etc.) Usually meets the 1st Sunday of the month at 6 p.m. in homes of participants. May 5 – The Immortal Irishman by Timothy Egan. Host: Kay Barhite

PHYSICAL WELLNESS GROUPS Senior Stretch A chair yoga program offered by SilverSneakers, Monday mornings from 9:30-10:30. Certified instructor: Denise Schaaf, 612-804-7087. Not meeting until May while Denise’ broken wrist heals.

Walking Group Meets at 9:00 a.m. Saturday mornings at various sites to walk for about an hour. Contact Connie Cook, el10000@comcast.net, to get on the email list.

Meditation in Motion: Move and Breathe in the Scriptures This group meets once a month in the winter on Wednesdays 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. New 6-week session begins May 1. Valerie Nielsen, gladgrandma@gmail.com

CARING GROUPS Mental Health Support Group A NAMI support group for people who have a family member with mental illness. 4th Tuesdays from 7:00-8:30 p.m. Elizabeth Chaigne, 612-432-0471 or namichaigne@gmail.com

SERVICE GROUPS Interfaith Outreach Food Shelf Help staff the IOCP food shelf the first Wednesday of each month from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Next night is May 1. Come as your schedule allows. Sharon Sawyer, jssawyer85@comcast.net

The Gathering This group volunteers 5 hours on the 2nd & 4th Thursdays at Calvary Lutheran Church in Golden Valley to help provide group care for people with memory loss so that their care givers get a break. Rose Umland, 763-553-1239.

Seniors & Friends A bi-monthly ministry in which volunteers pick up members who have mobility issues and bring them to St. Barnabas for a brief worship service and a luncheon so that we can help them continue to feel part of the St. Barnabas community. The next S&F is Tuesday, May 7 at noon.

St. Barnabas Small Groups All of these groups welcome new participants. For more information, contact the person listed.

IOCP Volunteers Needed May 1 St. Barnabas continues to support the work of Interfaith Outreach & Community Partners by providing volunteers at the food shelf and retail store on the first Wednesday of the month. The next service night is May 1. Volunteers meet at IOCP (County Road 6 and Hwy 101) at 5:30 p.m. and work until 8:00 pm. Training is always given for first-time volunteers. Sign up at the Welcome Center or send an email to Julie Hoyme if you can help.

Book Discussion Group The next books being discussed by the Book Discussion Group are:

May 16 - Waking Lions by Ayelet Gundar-Goshen Host: Bobbi Dering

June 20 - Bittersweet by Colleen McCullough Host: Betsy Asher

July 18 - The Life We Bury by Allen Eskins Host: Jackie Madison at Church

August 15 - Marathon by Brian Freeman

September 19 - Beneath a Scarlet Sky by Mark Sullivan

October- Great Alone by Kristin Hannah

November - Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng

December - Wintering by Peter Geye

Tome Explorers Tome Explorers read and discuss works of non-fiction on the 1st Sunday of the month at 6:00 p.m. The next books being discussed by the Tome Explorers group are:

May 5 – The Immortal Irishman by Timothy Egan, host: Kay Barhite

June 2 – The Paradox of Choice by Barry Schwartz, host: Lisa Pole

July 7 - Gulp: Adventures on the Alimentary Canal by Mary Roach, Host: TBD

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St. Barnabas Strives to Be a Permission Giving Church

Is there a ministry or activity you’d like to be part of at St. Barnabas but it’s not being

offered right now? If you are interested in an activity, chances are that someone else is, too. Any time is a good time to join a group or to

start a new one. If you have an idea for a new small group or fellowship activity, please contact Pastor Wayne or Pastor Amber.

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May 11-12: Blood Drive

Quilts St. Barnabas

Orchestra

Choir Festival The St. Barnabas Senior Choir has a long tradition of taking a Sunday at the end of the program year to share some of their favorite anthems from the past year. This year’s festival will take place on Sunday, May 19. Among the anthems they have chosen to sing are:

Ubi Caritas – Mark Burrows Even When He is Silent – Kim André Arnesen To Dust – Karen Marrolli

May 18-19: Jazz

Choir Festival Offering of Letters

St. Barnabas Orchestra - May 12 The St. Barnabas Orchestra (SBO) will play at the coffee hour after both services on Sunday, May 12. The theme is Music from the Movies. The SBO is a multi-generational orchestra comprised of professionals, amateurs, former and current band/orchestra students, beginners, members, non-members - basically, anyone who wants to come play with us and have a good time. The tunes are arranged with separate parts for less experienced students and more demanding parts for those who've been playing awhile (and who have kept their chops up!). It’s always a lot of fun and greatly appreciated by the congregation (and visitors). The tunes are sent out ahead of time, then we meet for one rehearsal on Saturday, May 11 from 1-2:30 p.m. If you are interested in participating but have not yet contacted Jeff Whitmill, get in touch with him as soon as possible so he can have music ready for you. Jeff’s phone is 763-438-4847 and his e-mail is jeff@whitmill.net.

Blood Drive - May 11 The Memorial Blood Center is bringing its Bloodmobile to St. Barnabas on Saturday, May 11, from 8-1:00. Sign up in the narthex or contact Connie Cook by phone (763-557-7064) or email (el10000@comcast.net).

Better Nutrition, Better Tomorrow is the focus of the 2019 Bread for the World “Offering of Letters.” Bread for the World is a non-partisan Christian organization that advocates for those who do not have enough food. The following comes from the Bread for the World website (www.bread.org): Over the past several decades, the world—with a strong commitment from the United States—has made great progress toward ending hunger by promoting global nutrition programs. Hunger and poverty rates have been cut nearly in half during the past 30 years. In countries such as Ghana and Honduras, stunting—when a child does not grow and develop properly because of chronic malnutrition—has been reduced by nearly one-third in approximately 10 years. We have the tools to move toward our goal of ending hunger. Good nutrition during the 1,000-day period from the beginning of a woman’s pregnancy to her child’s second birthday is critical to a child’s health and future well-being. As people of faith, we are called to care for one another and speak out for those in need. Bread for the World’s 2019 Offering of Letters: Better Nutrition, Better Tomorrow urges our government to accelerate progress toward ending hunger by increasing funding for global child nutrition programs.

Bread for the World “Offering of Letters”

These Letter Make a Difference!

The 2018 Offering of Letters was victorious in securing passage of

the Global Food Security Reauthorization Act with

overwhelming bipartisan support. The bill ensured that the Feed the Future initiative would continue to support smallholder farmers and

improve the nutrition needs of women and children around the

world. And while Congress ended the year having not approved all its funding bills, both the House and the Senate appropriations

committees increased funding for global nutrition. Congress also

approved a Farm Bill that protects the Supplemental Nutrition

Assistance Program (SNAP) and improves international food aid

programs. And before the end of the year, Congress approved the

First Step Act, a bipartisan criminal justice reform bill that

addresses mass incarceration—a major cause of hunger in the

United States.

Today, nearly 821 million people in the world—11 percent of the world’s population—remain hungry. One in 4 of the world’s children are affected by stunting, resulting in irreversible life consequences. Countries in Central America, South Asia, and Sub-Saharan Africa are disproportionately affected. Almost half of all child deaths worldwide are linked to malnutrition. To accelerate progress on nutrition, we must scale up what we know works: improved access to nutritious foods, vitamins and minerals, clean water and sanitation, promotion of breastfeeding, and treatment for severe malnutrition. Current funding is not enough to reach our global nutrition goals, and powerful political forces are pushing to curtail poverty-focused assistance. Nutrition for children experiencing hunger is a bipartisan issue that will draw support from people in churches across the country, people of goodwill, and leaders from both political parties in Washington, D.C. At a time of sharp political division in our country, participating in the Offering of Letters can unite Americans around a common cause for which millions stand to gain. On Saturday, May 18 and Sunday, May 19, information and materials to write a short letter will be available before and after worship services in the Ministry Center.

Thank you, Quilters! The sanctuary will be filled with quilts on May 12, the handiwork of a group of talented women who meet three Friday mornings a month to make quilts for Lutheran World Relief and the neo-natal unit and hospice at North Memorial Hospital. The quilters have ongoing expenses to purchase batting and other supplies to make the quilts. For a gift of $50 (or more!), you can purchase one of the quilts this weekend and thereby enable the quilters to purchase the supplies to make many more quilts. The quilters will be present after worship to receive your gift (make checks payable to St. Barnabas) and you may take the quilt of your choice home with you.

Let There be Peace on Earth – arr. Mary MacDonald

My Soul’s Been Anchored in the Lord – Moses Hogan

Many thanks to Jeff Whitmill, Mark Rodriguez, and all the choir members who have given so many hours this past year to provide our worship services with great music!

Jazz@St. Barney’s welcomes The Travis Anderson Trio on Saturday, May 18 at 7:00 p.m. (see page 6)

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May “Gift of Love” for Luther Park Scholarships Luther Park Camping & Retreat Center is a Christ-centered outdoor ministry of the ELCA, located in northwestern, Wisconsin, on the shores of beautiful, spring-fed Lake 26. Surrounded by hundreds of acres of forest land and trails, the camp is seven miles east of Danbury, Wisconsin. Campers and retreaters who come to Luther Park live together in small groups, participating in worship and learning activities as well as in relationship-building and recreational opportunities. Each individual is challenged and given the opportunity to speak out, to take part in leadership, to experience

spiritual growth, to develop outdoor skills and to grow socially. Staff and campers work together with the help of God to create an intentional community where the love of God and God’s people is an experienced reality. St. Barnabas is one of 40 member congregations of the Luther Park Association. St. Barnabas’ annual contribution to Luther Park has remained at $1500 for several years. This month’s “Gift of Love” will provide scholarships so that every St. Barnabas kid who wants to go to camp will be able to.

New Leadership Teams Needed for Families Moving Forward Two important summer ministries at St. Barnabas are in need of new leadership teams. St. Barnabas will host Families Moving Forward twice this summer — the weeks of June 30-July 6 and July 7-13 (back-to-back). Two people are needed to serve as the “lead contacts” for this ministry to those who are homeless. There will be many who will volunteer to provide meals, childcare, and serve as overnight

hosts, but some folks with organizational skills are needed for these leadership positions. Leadership materials from past years are available. If you are interested in getting involved with Families Moving Forward, contact Pastor Wayne.

This Is Important!

St. Barnabas and Peace Lutheran Church will join forces for a mission trip to the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota July 27-August 4. There will actually be two concurrent trips: an adult/family trip that will spend the entire week at Pine Ridge, and a High School trip that will spend the first half of the week in the Black Hills and then join the other group at Pine Ridge for the second half of the week.

Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota is

home to the Oglala Lakota Tribe with an estimated population of close to 40,000. The reservation is large, and its needs immense, commensurate with grinding poverty.

The Pine Ridge Reservation has been designated as one of the poorest areas in the United States. The Reservation has few natural resources and no industry. Many residents travel more than 120 miles to Rapid City for seasonal employment. Tribal and federal governments provide the few jobs that are available on the Reservation: only one Oglala in five has a job. Medical care on the Reservation is inadequate, and many tribal members forego medical attention because of the long distance to medical facilities. In addition, housing on the Reservation also does not meet the tribal members’ needs. A severe housing shortage forces hundreds into homelessness while thousands of others live in overcrowded, substandard accommodations.

Pine Ridge is Destination for Adult/Family and High School Mission Trips July 27-August 4

Wayne & Lori Fredrickson have been engaged in volunteer work at Pine Ridge for several years and have cultivated deep relationships with some of the people. We will be using their connections to plan the service projects for the week. At the end of the week, we will conclude with their annual pow wow and participate with them in their traditions and sacred celebrations

Sue Megrund will serve as the St. Barnabas point person for both the adult/family trip and the high school youth trip.

Sue, Wayne, and Lori will offer an information meeting Sunday, May 5, from 11:30-12:30 in the Ministry Center Alcove. Wayne and Lori to share their passion and experiences with the Pine Ridge community. After being part of many trips out there, they said that “you don’t change Pine Ridge, Pine Ridge changes you.”

Costs for the adult/family trip are not yet identified. The cost for the high school trip will be right around $700. This will include most of the meals, sightseeing and accommodations. There will be some meals (fast food price) that participants will be responsible for on some of the travel days. We will have some fundraising and financial aid is available as well.

Information Meeting Sunday, May 5

11:30 a.m. in the Alcove

Barney’s Birdies Tee Off on Summer Wednesdays

This women’s golf group will be golfing and eating dinner on Wednesdays at 5:00 p.m.

throughout the summer. The first Wednesday is May 29. They plan to play primarily at the Baker Evergreen

course, a nine hole executive course.

All women are welcome. Whether new to golf or an experienced golfer, the goal is to bring together women in the church with a common interest and to build relationships within our St. Barnabas community. The number of tee times depends on the number of participants each week. Questions: Carol Talus, 612-670-8893. Sign up at the Welcome Center

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Looking ahead to summer...

July 15-18 Luther Park Day Camp (age 3-grade 6)

9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

July 21-26 St. Barnabas Week at Luther Park

Register at www.LutherPark.com

Cost for half week is $325; full week is $450.

Scholarships are available. Talk to Sue Megrund or Pastor Wayne.

A Nordic Walking instructional session will be held on Monday, May 20 at 6:30 p.m. at St. Barnabas in the Ministry Center. Nordic Walking is a total body version of walking that can be enjoyed by everyone of all ages! It is a health promoting activity with specially designed poles. Some of the benefits include improved balance, cardio fitness, and upper body strengthening. It is an effective and efficient mode of exercise to improve fitness. It also reduces the stress on hips and knees as you walk. Betsy Asher has completed her certification as a Nordic Walking Instructor, and will lead us in learning the specifics of Nordic Walking, and discussion of the benefits. We’ll begin indoors

“Don’t Wait for the Crisis. Plan Today!” is the theme of a Seniors Living Well event at St. Philip the Deacon Lutheran Church on Thursday, May 9 from 11:00 a.m.– 1:00 p.m. The speakers are Dr. Greg Path, a cardiologist at Mercy, Unity and Buffalo Hospitals, and Susan Path, Parish Nurse at St. Philip the Deacon.

“Staying Young at Heart as We Age” Is Focus of Seniors Living Well on May 9

The Seniors Living Well series is sponsored by the parish nurses of five local congregations. The session includes a light lunch. Cost is $5 per person. Participants are asked to register by May 2. Sign up at the Welcome Center. For more information, contact Parish Nurse Rose Umland, rumland@stbarnabaslutheran.org

“Aging with Gusto” is a 3-part series, meeting Tuesdays, June 4, 11, & 18 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at St. Barnabas. It provides an opportunity for you to examine your views on aging, understand the influences on your views and adopt a more positive narrative about what it means to age. This is a brand new program produced by the Fairview Foundation. St. Barnabas has been selected to be the very first place it is offered. For that reason, the Fairview Foundation is picking up all costs — including lunch at each session. Join Parish Nurse Rose Umland for this series of three sessions to:

3-Session “Aging with Gusto” Coming in June • Examine your views on aging and listen to

the views of others. • Understand the influences on your views,

including the impact of widespread biases and misconceptions about people as they age.

• Learn how to integrate a new, more positive narrative about aging into your life.

The series is free and open to the community, so invite friends. The class needs a minimum of 12 participants and can have a maximum of 30. Sign up at the Welcome Center.

and practice inside before going outdoors for a loop on the walking trails around church. Some loaner poles will be available for those who do not have them (6 pairs). Those who are interested will continue walking as a group weekly throughout the summer, with the day and time to be determined by those that attend this kick off session. Betsy will lead other walking sessions once a month in June, July and August during the day time, and will offer instruction again at those times (dates TBD). Watch for more information in the Crosswinds. Sign up for the May 20 session at the Welcome Center or by sending an email to Rose Umland (rumland@stbarnabaslutheran.org).

“Intro to Nordic Walking” Offered May 20

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Music Together® classes for children

8 months-age 5

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The SBCA has several openings for students.

Adults can take lessons, too! Call Jeff at the number

above for more information.

Admission is $12 adults, $8 Twin City Jazz Society members and $5 students

(SBCA students admitted free).

Saturday, May 4, 7:00 p.m.

Gypsy Mania (hot club swing jazz)

A spontaneous, vivid performance by some of Minnesota’s most stellar gypsy-jazz artists played in the Django Reinhardt

French swing tradition of the 1930’s. It’s exciting, it’s toe-tapping, it’s a great evening out.

Jazz@St. Barney’s

Last fall we started a new strategy of staffing the important hospitality ministry of serving coffee after worship, asking every St. Barnabas household to help one time during the year for 45 minutes. (Those with health issues are, of course, not expected to help with this.) This does not involve baking! Thus far the strategy gets a solid “B” — doing pretty well, but with definite room for improvement. We have had “no shows” a couple of times, but others have graciously stepped up to help out. We have received many positive comments that this is just after one service instead of after both services (as it used to be). And for the most part, people are very willing to take a turn once each year. As we head into the summer months (which is the end of the year rotation), we thought it would be beneficial to remind everyone of the process.

Four households serve each Sunday — two from 9:45-10:30 and two from 11:15-12:00. The task is simply to set the treats out, make coffee as needed, and wash the dishes. Hosts attend worship first, leaving after they have received communion in order to get coffee and treats ready. “First Service” hosts need to be in the kitchen at 9:45. The first pots of coffee will already be made and the treats on hand in the kitchen. They put out cups, napkins, sugar & cream, and ice water (and cut and plate treats, if necessary). They monitor refreshments and refill as necessary, do the first round of dishes, and have things in good order when they are done at 10:30.

“Second Service” hosts need to be in the kitchen by 11:15. They monitor refreshments and refill as necessary. When done serving, they wash the remaining dishes and communion cups, rinse out the coffee pots, wipe off the countertops, and clean all tables with soap and water. In the fall we gave people the opportunity to sign up for a date to serve. We have now assigned people a date to serve and produced a full schedule to that people can switch dates if necessary. The schedule is filled out for May and June and is always available at the St. Barnabas website:

• www.stbarnabaslutheran.org • on the right sidebar, click “Sunday Service

Opportunities”, then click “Coffee Hosts”

Julie Hoyme sends a reminder email the week prior to when one serves. If you are unable to serve that week, it would be appreciated if you first tried to switch with someone for another Sunday. The first time through the schedule, we have tried to pair up folks who have served before (which is pretty much everyone who has had a child in Navigator Confirmation) with those for whom this is a new ministry.

If this ministry is something you would enjoy doing more frequently (like 3-4 times per year) you may certainly do so. We may need you especially during the summer. If you have questions about this ministry, feel this is something you are unable to do, or would be willing to serve a second time, please contact Pastor Amber at 763-553-1239 or aingalsbe@stbarnabaslutheran.org.

Progress Report on Involving Entire Congregation in Sunday Hospitality Ministry

Saturday, May 18, 7:00 p.m.

Travis Anderson Trio With energy and chops to burn, Travis, Nathan

Norman, & Steve Pikal bring fresh interpretations to standards and more. They swing like there’s no

tomorrow while saluting the great trios of yesterday.

The schedule is filled out for May and June and is always available at the St. Barnabas website: • www.stbarnabaslutheran.org • on the right sidebar, click “Sunday Service Opportunities”, then click “Coffee Hosts”

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Prayer Team Ministry If you have a prayer request,

send an email to Glenna Whitmill at

glenna@whitmill.net or call her at 952-239-1317.

Cindy LaChance-Lindberg MA, LMFT, RPT 612-564-3620

cindy@NewFamilyTherapy.com

Melissa Weinhandl MA, MA, LMFT

mlwein13@smumn.edu

Family Resource Center at St. Barnabas

• The Morpheus band was snowed out on March 9, so their benefit concert for Helping Haiti Work has been rescheduled for Friday, May 3, at the West Medicine Lake Community Center, 1705 Forestview Lane. This concert has become an annual tradition and is always a ton of fun. Doors will open at 7:00 and the music will start at 7:30. Suggested donation is $20.

• Bobbi Sognesand got a little dehydrated at worship on Easter morning, causing her to feel faint, which prompted a call for an ambulance. Bobbi thanks everyone for their concern and wants all to know that she is back home and feeling fine.

• It looks like the Men’s Golf Retreat will take place on Friday and Saturday, June 21-22. New

participants are welcome. If you’d like to get on the email list, send an email to Pastor Wayne (wpeterson@stbarnabaslutheran.org.)

• No Rummage Sale: There does not seem to be any collective energy for a rummage sale this summer, so St. Barnabas will not have one this August.

• The Church Council has elected its officers for the coming year:

President: Lisa Turnquist

Vice-president: Lisa Jette

Treasurer: Ted Pestel

Secretary: Aaron Wenaas

May Birthdays

1 Ella Loon Inge Milliken Fiona Silbaugh 2 Joyce Arndt 3 Susan Hoornstra 5 Christen Conrad Jaxon Pinske 6 Mac McMillan Rayna Mielke Robert Sanders Walter Smith 7 Danielle Huar Olivia Knoop 8 Jeffrey Running 9 Jacquelyn Madison Samuel Schulz 11 David Baumann Zachary Walters

1 David Kelzer Lisa Mielke 2 Heidi Eilderts David Robarge Peter Walthers 4 Michael Umland 5 Oskar Hembre Conditt Ryan Jette Ansley Johnson Jackson Lane 7 Jay Koepsell 8 Norman Anderson Joseph Bernau Patricia Phillips 9 Karen Ohm 10 Kirsten Hoyme Inge Milliken 11 Elizabeth Parks

12 Sally Lundeen-Hoff Valerie Nielsen 14 Alissa Hoyme Kaitlyn Peterson Pamela Reinert 15 Kaitlyn Eilderts Ian Novak Kenneth Root Rose Umland 16 Donald St. John 17 Jay Thompson 18 Shannon Breimhurst Julie Snell Jeff Whitmill 19 Donald Johnson 20 Jean Humphries 21 Walter Smith 22 Pia Leiseth

May Baptismal Anniversaries

12 Hendrix Armajani Jared Holmquist Bonnie Welshons 13 Barbara Dalen Lisa Pole 14 Jaxson Cook Beth Grosen David Meissner Kelly Rogers 15 Jay Johnson 16 Nancy Bjornlund 17 Charles Austin James Parks Clarke Sanders 18 Bob Hackl David Lindblom 19 Carol Dennis Douglas Williams 22 Nicole Callejo

23 Emily Martinez Joseph Tullberg 25 Annelise Armajani Lucia Bernau Emily Umland 26 Lisa Gilyard 27 Amy Guttormsson Susan Overby 28 Don Ilse Colleen Lutz 29 Isabella Hembre

Conditt Robert Roycraft Clayton Smith 30 John Demro Marlyce Payne Stephanie Petsilis 31 Lee Olson

Greeters Tuesday, April 30, 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 8, 6:45 p.m.

Ushers Tuesday, April 30, 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 8, 7:30 p.m.

Sign up on the Welcome Center or send an email to Pastor Amber if:

1) you would like to become part of this ministry,

2) if you can't come to the orientation but want to be included in schedules going forward.

We are also looking for people to serve as Assisting Ministers to lead parts of the liturgy and help serve communion. We will do this training individually. If interested, contact Pastor Amber. (aingalsbe@stbarnabaslutheran.org)

Pastor Amber is hosting a series of worship leader orientations for those wanting to learn worship leader roles as well as for those who are already trained in these roles. Each session will last about 40 minutes, and will include reviewing and updating procedures for each worship leader task area. The roles of Greeter (stand near the entrance and greet people as they arrive) and Usher (hand out bulletins, receive the offering) can be filled by children and youth, either serving with their parents or with another adult. The role of Lector (read the scripture readings) can be filled by upper elementary and older youth who are good readers. The training sessions are set for:

Lectors Monday, April 29, 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 8, 6:00 p.m.

Worship Leader Training Set for New & Veteran Worship Leaders

23 Alexander McGarvey Addison Thoennes 25 Tracy Swwed 26 Kyle Holmquist David Reynolds 27 Connie Cook Linda Eckman Julie Hanson Lisa Pole Dorothy Pryor Joseph Seel 28 Jorand Braford Rayna Mielke Joel Scalzo Marjorie Vigoren 29 Cosetta Smith Emma Turnquist

ST. BARNABAS IDENTITY

STATEMENT

St. Barnabas Lutheran Church is a part of the Body

of Christ and a member congregation of the

Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.

The source of our life together is the Word and Sacraments, celebrated in our worship.

We name ourselves after St. Barnabas, a New

Testament apostle. He was called “Barnabas”, meaning

“son of encouragement”, because he joyfully shared the “good news” of our Savior, Jesus Christ. He faithfully supported the work of the Church with his talents, prayers, and offerings.

MISSION STATEMENT

Sent by Jesus, we set our sails to be filled by God’s Spirit,

inspiring us to praise, grow and serve.

Non-Profit Organization U.S. Postage

PAID

Twin Cities, MN Permit No. 2595

Phone: 763-553-1239 Fax: 763-553-7839 Website: www.stbarnabaslutheran.org

Ministry Team Wayne Peterson, Pastor Amber Ingalsbe, Pastor Rose Umland, Parish Nurse Dr. Sue Megrund, Dir. of Children, Youth & Family Jeff Carter, Lay Minister for Property Julie Hoyme, Parish Assistant Jeff Whitmill, SB Center for the Arts Mark Rodriguez, Organist Cheryl Oie, Handbell Choir

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Worship Schedule Saturday 5:00 p.m.

Sunday 9:00 & 10:30 a.m.

15600 Old Rockford Road

Plymouth, MN 55446

Return Service Requested

Barney’s Blarney A pastor had preached for over an hour. When he finally finished, he said to the congregation, “Now, in closing, turn to the person sitting next to you and tell each other your names.” One lady turned to the man next to her, extended her hand, and said brightly, “Hi! I’m Gladys Dunn.” The man shook her hand and replied, “I’m glad it’s done, too, lady.”

Minneapolis Area Synod Assembly The annual assembly of the Minneapolis Area Synod will meet May 2-3, at Lord of Life Lutheran Church in Ramsey. The Minneapolis Area Synod extends roughly from Belle Plaine to Cambridge south to north and from the Mississippi out to Buffalo east to west. Lay members and pastors from the 147 congregations of the synod will gather for worship, education, and fellowship. Beth Parks, Don Collier, Sue Megrund and Joseph Tullberg will join Pastor Amber and Pastor Wayne at the synod assembly on behalf of St. Barnabas.

Thanks to all who have returned their pledges for the

Good Bones Capital Appeal. We are still hoping to get responses from

about 40 households. Each one is important! Pledges can be placed in the offering at

worship or sent in my mail. Thanks!