Sunday Worship - Making God Investments
2024-04-21 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-04-28 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-05-05 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Heartwood Church, 6477 10th St. N., Oakdale, MN, 55128, United States
The world says, “Use people to grow your resources.”
God says, “Steward My resources to grow people.”

Our worship is Ancient-Future and Multi-Generational, so you will experience elements from the past and modern innovations.
We’ll hear the joyous noise of children along with mature reverence.
We encourage you to participate in whatever way you feel moved.

Pam Anderson Celebration of Life
2024-04-27 13:00 - 14:00 | Heartwood Church, 6477 10th St. N., Oakdale, MN, 55128, United States
Pamela J. Anderson (nee) Stull went home to be with the Lord on December 17, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lester and Oren Stull and her brother-in-law Doyle Nygaard. She is survived by her husband Richard (Andy), their two sons, Rich and Chris (Sonja), and five grandchildren, Ashlyn, Leila, Cam, A.J., and Jaiden. Pam also left behind her three sisters, Leora Gilbert (David), Janet Bauman (Clyde), and Sandra Nygaard. She had many nieces and nephews that she also loved.
Pam was born April 14, 1951, in Bismarck, ND. She was the second daughter of a second daughter of a second daughter. She graduated from Bismarck High School in 1969 and promptly left for St. Paul, MN. She got a job at Whirlpool where she met her future husband, Andy. She worked at Whirlpool until they shut down the St. Paul plant in 1984. A while later she got her day care license and did that for 30 years. Many, many children came and went in all those years and Pam loved them all. She even had second generation children in her day care.
Anyone who knew Pam knew that she loved to take pictures. Usually if Pam was there, so was her camera. She loved organizing them and sharing them with everyone.
After Pam retired, she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. She faced it head on and never wavered from her faith in God. She would go for long walks with her camera and just try to enjoy herself. She went through some trying times, but always tried to keep a positive attitude. She will be missed by everyone who knew her.
A celebration of life service will be held on Saturday, March 23, 2024, 3:00 p.m. at Heartwood Church, 6477 10th St. N., Oakdale, MN 55128.

MOTHERS DAY
2024-05-12 | MN
“Strength and dignity are her clothing, and she laughs at the time to come.
She opens her mouth with wisdom, and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue.”
(Proverbs 31:25-26)

Sunday Worship
2024-05-12 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-05-19 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-05-26 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-06-02 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-06-09 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-06-16 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-06-23 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-06-30 10:00 - 12:00 | Heartwood Church, 6477 10th St. N., Oakdale, MN, 55128, United States
Our worship is Ancient-Future and Multi-Generational, so you will experience elements from the past and modern innovations.
We’ll hear the joyous noise of children along with mature reverence.
We encourage you to participate in whatever way you feel moved.

MEMORIAL DAY
2024-05-27 | MN
“Defend the weak and the fatherless; uphold the cause of the poor and the oppressed.
Rescue the weak and the needy; deliver them from the hand of the wicked.”
(Psalm 82:3-4)

PRAYER (by Sarah Frazier)
O God, we give you praise for these people who have allowed us to serve and worship You in freedom. We do not take for granted that there are millions of Christians around the world afraid of prison or even death because of what they believe. Our veterans are a significant reason why we do not fear and we thank You for them.
Heavenly Father who sees all of the hurt, comfort the hearts of those who have lost loved ones in the military. It might seem to us “unfair,” but You are the God who ordains our days. Let us remember those families are still grieving today. Remind them of Your love for them. Their loss provides for us a safe place to live and worship You. Keep those families close to Your heart today. Comfort them and let them know we do not forget their loved one’s sacrifice. Amen.

Richard Stephens Celebration of Life
2024-06-08 14:00 - 15:00 | Heartwood Church, 6477 10th St. N., Oakdale, MN, 55128, United States
Richard Duane Stephens, age 77, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully at 7:21 a.m. on May 8, 2024. Richard spent his final days at the VA Minneapolis Medical Center. Richard served in the U.S. Navy from 1965-1969 and in the Vietnam War.
Richard loved to travel, donate blood to the Red Cross, loved the Lord, the American Flag, and spending time with his family, especially with his grandchildren, Sasha and Artem. They were the light of his life.
Preceded in death by his mother, Evelyn Stephens; father, Gerald Stephens; brother, Glen Stephens; sister, Ethel Stephens; brother Mike Stephens; sister, Judy Stephens; granddaughter, Anya Nicole Koyama Stephens Ortiz; and dog, Micky.
Left to cherish are his loving sister, Della Barber; brother, Dell (Debbie) Stephens; sister, Barbara Gallup; his loving children son, Dustin Stephens; Kristian (Donald) Koyama Piotrowski; son, Ryan Stephens; grandchildren Sasha and Artem; remembered by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
A funeral service will be held on June 8, 2024, at Heartwood Church in Oakdale, MN at 2 p.m. Visitation from 12 p.m. until the time of service at Heartwood Church. Final resting place will be at Fort Snelling and that service will be private for close family members.

FATHERS DAY
2024-06-16 | MN
“The righteous man walks in his integrity;
His children are blessed after him.”
(Proverbs 20:7)

JUNETEENTH
2024-06-19 | MN
“Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good;
His love endures forever.

Let the redeemed of the Lord tell their story –
those He redeemed from the hand of the foe,
those He gathered from the lands,
from east and west, from north and south…”
(Psalm 107:1-3)

INDEPENDENCE DAY
2024-07-04 | MN
“Live as people who are free, not using your freedom as a cover-up for evil, but living as servants of God.”
(1 Peter 2:16 ESV)

2024 Independence Weekend Blood Drive
2024-07-05 09:30 - 15:30 | Heartwood Church, 6477 10th St. N., Oakdale, MN, 55128, United States
Each pint of blood we collect can help save up to three lives and will touch the lives of so many more. What a great way to pay it forward and make an impact on people in our community and across the country. We are very excited about the drive and I hope you are too.

The Red Cross umbrella is our gift to donors while supplies last.

Register at https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=heartwood or use the Blood Donor App.

Sunday Worship - Walking in the Spirit
2024-09-08 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-09-15 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-09-22 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-09-29 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-10-06 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-10-13 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-10-20 10:00 - 12:00 | Heartwood Church, 6477 10th St. N., Oakdale, MN, 55128, United States

5th Sunday Fellowship - Fall 2024
2024-09-29 11:00 - 12:00 | MN
It’s Fall and time for pie!
Join us for worship at 10 am and then enjoy pie and conversation at 11 am. If you can just make it for the food, that’s okay!

2024 Fall Red Cross Blood Drive
2024-10-04 11:00 - 17:00 | Heartwood Church, 6477 10th St. N., Oakdale, MN, 55128, United States
Heartwood Church is committed to strengthening our community and helping meet hospital and patient needs through blood donations. This blood drive is our way of giving staff, colleagues and neighbors an opportunity to help save lives.
October donors receive a $10 Amazon gift card and are entered to win a $5,000 gift card.

Blessing of the Animals 2024
2024-10-05 10:30 - 11:30 | St. Paul’s Monastery, 2675 Benet Rd, St. Paul, 55109, United States
St. Paul’s Monastery will host an ecumenical service to bless pets, and our pastoral staff will be participating.
The liturgy is brief, about 20 minutes, followed by individual blessings (where clergy move among the crowd engaging them in deep Benedictine hospitality). Benedictine medals for pet collars and bandanas with the Monastery logo will be provided for pets.
There’ll also be a pet food drive for the foster program Tubman is engaged in until they can build Harriet’s Haven. If you don’t yet know of this service from Tubman, please seek it out. What an amazing ministry to those fleeing violence to have more options in their healing.
There will be light hospitality of pet treats, and cookies for humans at the event.
St. Benedict is renowned for his protective spirit, symbolizing guardianship and care for all creatures. Bring your beloved pet to receive blessings for their well-being and happiness.

Darla Foss Memorial Service
2024-10-08 10:00 - 12:00 | The Grove United Methodist Church, 7465 Steepleview Rd, Woodbury, MN, 55125
FOSS Juanita Darla (née Biebighauser), Known as Darla, passed away on August 23, 2024, in Spooner, Wisconsin, at the age of 86. Born on May 20, 1938, in Woodbury, Minnesota, she was a cherished member of her community and a beloved figure within her family.
Darla is survived by a loving family, including her brother David Biebighauser; her sons Jonathan, David and James Deal; her daughter Jennifer Janski; and numerous grandchildren and great-grand children. She was preceded in death by her parents Corwin and Mabel Biebighauser; her husband Robert Foss Sr.; her sister Bonita Williams; her brother Charles Biebighauser; her children Carla Marie Deal, Mark Deal and William Deal; and her great-granddaughter Keira Truehart.
A visitation and funeral service will be held in her honor at The Grove United Methodist Church (Woodbury Methodist) 7465 Steepleview Rd., Woodbury, MN 55125 on October 8th. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. The funeral service will start at 11:00 AM, with burial to follow at the Woodbury Methodist Cemetery. Those wishing to honor Darla’s memory may make contributions to Heartwood Church (Oakdale Wesleyan) at 6477 10th St. N., Oakdale, MN 55128.
