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Dear Friend of St. Philip the Deacon:
There is currently a need for blood donors of all types. To help meet this need, we will be hosting a blood drive at SPD on Wednesday, May 22 from 3:30-6:30 p.m. You must be at least 17 years old, be in good health, and be free from colds or flu for at least three days. You can register online at mbc.org/searchdrives and enter code 0567, or stop at the Hospitality Desk or contact Cindy Carlson at ccarlson@spdlc.org. Thank you!
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This Weekend: Pentecost
 This weekend is the Festival of Pentecost. Readings include Romans 8:12-25 and John 14:8-27.
Philip said to him, "Lord, show us the Father, and we will be satisfied." Jesus said to him, "Have I been with you all this time, Philip, and you still do not know me? Whoever has seen me has seen the Father. How can you say, 'Show us the Father'? Do you not believe that I am in the Father and the Father is in me? The words that I say to you I do not speak on my own; but the Father who dwells in me does his works. Believe me that I am in the Father and the Father is in me; but if you do not, then believe me because of the works themselves.
Very truly, I tell you, the one who believes in me will also do the works that I do and, in fact, will do greater works than these, because I am going to the Father. I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If in my name you ask me for anything, I will do it. "If you love me, you will keep my commandments. And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Advocate, to be with you forever. This is the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees him nor knows him. You know him, because he abides with you, and he will be in you.
- John 14: 8-17
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Donate Flowers for Worship
Did you know that members of St. Philip the Deacon sign up to provide flowers for our worship services each weekend?The sign up chart is near the upper level welcome desk. The worship folders for the weekend will note that the flowers are from you. You may, if you wish, state that your flowers are in honor or memory of a loved one, or are marking a special occasion such as a birthday or anniversary. On Tuesday mornings, our florist freshens and rearranges the flowers into a bouquet for the provider to take home. Thank you for adding beauty to our sanctuary. Questions? Contact Pastor Strand Patterson at vstrand@spdlc.org
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Elementary Move Night: Friday, May 17 at 6:00 p.m.
We invite children in grades K-5 to join us in the Center for Faith & Life to watch "Honey, I Shrunk the Kids!" Children can bring their sleeping bags and pillows and -- if they want -- wear PJs while we enjoy the movie, pizza and dessert! Cost is $5 per child, and you can register online here. Please do so by registration deadline of end-of-day on May 15.
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SPD Book Club: Bread & Wine
We've chosen our next read! Grab a copy of Bread and Wine by Shauna Niequist to enjoy through the summer months. Then, join us on Friday, August 2 at 7:00 pm to share in the conversation. We'll have refreshments and discussion in the Center for Faith and Life, facilitated by Amanda Berger. Questions? Contact Amanda at aberger@spdlc.org or 763.475.7139.
Like any good book club, great conversation flows best when you've read the book. However, we'd love to have you join us for the conversation whether you get the whole way, half way, or just picked up the book.
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Let Us Know if You've Included SPD in Estate Plans
Thanks to everyone who attended the "Rejoicing Partners" legacy giving event last night. If you have already included the Church or SPD Foundation in your estate plans but haven't let us know, please return a simple Letter of Intent so we can thank you. If you'd like to learn more about leaving an estate gift, visit our pages about planned giving on the church's website. Thanks to all those who have already made the decision to become members of Rejoicing Partners. Remember: Your gifts -- even your future gifts -- make a difference.
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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.
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The Earth is Full of Your Creatures
O Lord, how manifold are your works! In wisdom you have made them all; the earth is full of your creatures.
Yonder is the sea, great and wide, creeping things innumerable are there, living things both small and great.
There go the ships, and Leviathan that you formed to sport in it.
These all look to you to give them their food in due season;
when you give to them, they gather it up; when you open your hand, they are filled with good things.
When you hide your face, they are dismayed; when you take away their breath, they die and return to their dust.
When you send forth your spirit, they are created; and you renew the face of the ground.
May the glory of the Lord endure forever; may the Lord rejoice in his works --
who looks on the earth and it trembles, who touches the mountains and they smoke.
I will sing to the Lord as long as I live; I will sing praise to my God while I have being.
May my meditation be pleasing to him, for I rejoice in the Lord.
Bless the Lord, O my soul. Praise the Lord!
- Psalm 104:24-35
Image: Peaceable Kingdom, John August Swanson, 1987
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