Sermons (Page 19)

Christmas Eve Worship

Merry Christmas!  Thank you for joining us this Christmas Eve!  Tonight’s service is a Candlelight Communion Service. We invite you to light a candle and have communion elements ready (bread and wine or something similar).  We rejoice with the angels and give thanks to God that there is always room for us in Jesus Christ! …

Fourth Sunday in Advent Worship

Welcome to worship on this Fourth Sunday in Advent.  Our children and students lead us in worship today!  They bless us with their genuine faith and Christmas joy!  Today we celebrate Holy Communion so have bread and wine (or something similar) ready. All are welcome at the Lord’s Table. T This morning, we also give…

Third Sunday in Advent

Welcome to worship on the Third Sunday in the season of Advent!  This morning we hear John the Baptist and Pastor Beth pointing the way to Jesus.  We experience the presence of Christ in the music, prayer, Word, and the meal of Holy Communion.  If you would like to participate in the sacrament, please have…

Second Sunday in Advent

Welcome to worship!  We are thankful you are here.  This morning we light the second candle in our Advent wreath, the candle of peace.  We pray for peace in our world, in our community, and in our lives.  We celebrate Holy Communion today.  If you would like to participate, have your bread and wine (or…

First Sunday in Advent

Welcome to worship on this first Sunday in the season of Advent! We light the first candle in our Advent wreath for hope and celebrate the gift of Holy Communion.  As usual, there is lots of great music!  Also this morning, both Pastor Eric (Children’s Time) and Pastor Beth (sermon) explore the prophet Isaiah’s prayer…

Christ the King Sunday Nov 22, 2020

In place of our usual St Mark created Sunday Worship Video, this week we present a Video from Synod Region 1 leadership including Bishop Rick Jaech (gives the sermon), Bishop Shelley Wickstrom, Bishop Shelley Bryan Wee, Bishop Kristen Kuempel, and Bishop Laurie Larson Caesar for congregations whose pastors and deacons participated in a theological education…

24th Sunday after Pentecost Nov 15, 2020

Welcome to worship. With the liturgical year nearly over (Advent is two weeks away), the readings can be somewhat scary. With our world the way it is, we offer you a ton of hopeful music this week. Enjoy our choir’s new offering as well! For children’s time, be sure to grab your favorite hat. We…

Sunday morning Worship, November 8th, 2020

Welcome to worship this morning!  We are thankful you are watching with us!  This morning you will want to be sure to listen to the very end to enjoy a “Joyful Amen” with Terry Shaw and the St. Mark Chancel Choir.  Also, there is a beautiful Postlude offered by Benjamin Martin.  John Martin and Pastor…

All Saints Sunday

Welcome to worship on this All Saints Sunday!  Today we give thanks for the blessing of all the Saints in our lives. We especially take time to remember our family and friends who have passed away this year. God bless and be with you!  

Reformation Sunday

Welcome to worship on this Reformation Sunday. We give thanks that the Holy Spirit continues to re-form the church and re-form us as the people of God.  Today we are blessed to hear from our beloved Bishop Rick Jaech.  There’s lots of wonderful music and children get to hear from Pastor Beth.  We invite you…