Today (12/8/2019) marks the unveiling of the new “Chrismon” Christmas Tree ornaments here at St Mark. St Mark has previously been using “Chrismons” which were several decades old, dilapidated, and sorely in need of replacement. “Chrismons” are handmade by St Mark members. Listen to the audios below to find out more about what “Chrismons” are,…
On this day we take time to hear the Passion of our Lord as recorded in the Gospel of John. As we hear the story of Jesus’ trial and crucifixion, candles are extinguished as the sanctuary becomes increasingly dark. So then, why do we call it “Good” Friday? When Jesus proclaims, “It is finished!”, we…
A series of Lenten banners have been appearing on our back wall behind the altar over the course of the Sundays of Lent and for the Wednesday Lenten services. These wonderful artistic images on banners are the creation of Josh E. We have a long history at St Mark of seeing both artistic banners and…
The image of Jesus on the Altar Art Wall was an Easter morning surprise! Artists David N, Gerry H and John M created the sequences of color throughout the Lenten season. Then…this morning, we were greeted with the image of Jesus ripping through the infinite to the finite world, opening and infusing God’s grace and…
The Liturgical Art is signaling the beginning of Advent 2016. Josh E. is our resident artist and Week One is a simple yet beautiful depiction of the four Advent candles. Each week the picture will be added to, with the final product revealed on Christmas Eve. Many activities are scheduled during the Advent season so…
For the past two months Josh E. has displayed his art creation on the Sanctuary wall. The wall shows many faces of happy children with colors signifying the stained glass of the St. Mark sanctuary. The painting represents our goal that St. Mark Lutheran Church is all about kids. We have had impacts on children…
Josh E was our Easter artist. The featured image here is the cross of flowers at Easter with the butterfly he painted in the background. The image below is the entire portrait with the theme, “REBORN”! The picture at the bottom of the post is for Pentecost. Retired Pastor David Nelson, painted a series of…
Josh E has created the Advent Art this year. Here is a slideshow of the progression from the First Sunday to the Fourth Sunday. Thank you Josh for a beautiful Advent display.
This Sunday not only Pastor Beth shared a message, but so did Lisha M. age 12. While Pastor Beth shared the sermon, artist Lisha created her sermon on a canvas. The theme for worship this morning was “God’s work. Our hands.” In other words, what does it mean to take up your cross and follow Jesus? Pastor…
Would you believe that this beautiful picture on the Sanctuary wall of St. Mark Lutheran Church was designed and executed by a 9 year old? It is true – with a little help from David Nelson, our retired pastor and artist in residence. And here is a written description of the art piece: For the…