The members of St. Mark Lutheran Church love their youth and support their musical talents in many ways. During Sunday services on March 12, we heard testimony from several youth who have benefited from St. Mark’s generosity. Our donations help make it possible for them to attend the music program of their choice. The St.…
Spiders, bats, black cats and more… Let’s see what St. Mark Boo-unco has in store! Everyone, the young and not so young, are welcome to a frightfully fun evening of Bunco on Sunday, October 30th from 7-8:30pm in the Parish Hall. Bunco is a dice game that can be played by people of all ages.…
On this Day of Pentecost, we celebrated Confirmation Sunday at our 11:00 service. As we give thanks for the gift of the Holy Spirit, we also give thanks for the gifts of faith and baptism. After instruction about faith, God, Jesus, the Bible, and the church, three 8th graders — Isaiah U., Kaitlyn B., and Samantha…
Pastor Eric asked the children, gathered around him, what would it be like if Jesus came to your house for Breakfast? The question was also for the adults in the congregation to consider. New things can happen! Breakfast was only one part of the three B’s that Pastor Eric presented. The next was Belonging. Both…
Good morning, God. Thank you for today. Thank you for being with me this morning, today, this evening, and forever. Amen. (from Pastor Eric’s Children’s Time message on April 10, 2016)
The Art of Christmas is coming! Sunday, December 20 at 5:00 pm will be the first Art of Christmas at St. Mark. Art and artists of all types will be featured for this event, singing, playing an instrument, dancing, poetry, reading a story, painting, sculpting, or any kind of craft work. We are looking for…
We celebrate St Francis today and the blessing of all of God’s creation – including all of the wonderful creatures who share the planet with us. In this slideshow we see the love expressed between our church members and their loving pets. Also, don’t forget all the wild animals on the planet who also need…
The 2015 ELCA Youth Gathering took place in Detroit, from July 15–19. Over 30,000 youth and chaperones attended this gathering. The theme for the 2015 gathering was “Rise Up”. Ford Field hosted a mass gathering each evening the 15th to the 18th, and a final morning service on July 19. Each of the three full days of the gathering…
On Sunday, September 20th, we begin Sunday School classes for everyone! We have opportunities for students of all ages to grow in faith, love, and service! The Preschool-5th grade will meet in the sanctuary for a musical opening at 9:45am. After that, Preschool-Kindergarten meet with teacher Amy B., and the First through Fifth grades…
Tomorrow, Sunday, September 6th, during Children’s Time at our 10:00am worship, there will be a special “Back to School” blessing. Students of all ages, teachers, and school staff are invited to bring their backpacks or school bags for a blessing on the new school year!