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The St Mark Children’s Play and Concert occurred on Sunday, December 20, 2015 at 5:00PM as an introduction to the church wide concert. The children’s play/concert was presented in the form of the recitation of a popular children’s book, with the church’s children singing and acting out the parts. Many of the congregation’s youth participated in…
In the third episode of the Advent Sermon Series, “Generosity towards God, our Family, the Church Family and the World”, Ken A and Pastor Eric shared their observations about our generosity to one another within our St. Mark church family. We give strongly of our love and compassion, our time and talents. We give without…
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…
On this Second Sunday of Advent, Ken A. continued the theme of ‘Waiting for Jesus from Thanksgiving to Christmas’ with the Advent Sermon Series on Generosity. Last Sunday, both Pastor Eric and Ken A. talked of the Generosity of God. Today was Generosity toward our family. Ken A. pointed out that giving is good for us and studies…
Most all of the members of St. Mark enjoy music, and for many, singing familiar hymns and carols is particularly comforting; not everyone is able to come to service, however. During the afternoon of December 6, we will go out to sing carols to some of our congregation who are in nursing homes or other…
The Advent Fair is a beloved tradition of St. Mark! On Sunday, December 6, between our 8:30 and 11:00 am services, we will have crafts for all ages, goodies, music, and fun in the Parish Hall. Please feel free to bring Christmas treats and a playful spirit to enjoy the festivities.
Using our large media screen to vividly illustrate his words, Pastor Eric invited us to consider our next expression of generosity…our next “Everest Moment”! Pastor cited inspiring examples of generosity like Jeff Shinabarger (Ted Talk: “What If We Could Live A Life of Excessive Generosity?”) and Toby Ord, a Philosophy Professor from England (Ted Talk:…
On Sunday, December 13, we will have a very special celebration to mark the 25th anniversary of our handbell choir. The celebration will include handbell and chime music played by PraisRing, re-dedication of our handbells, and a reception hosted by PraisRing between the two services. The Hand Bell choir was started by our beloved, late…
We welcome you to participate in the Advent and Christmas events at St. Mark! Sunday Worship during Advent – November 29, December 6, 13, and 20 8:30 and 11:00am with Holy Communion Wednesday Evening Potluck and Worship – December 2, 9, 16, and 23 5:45-6:25pm Potluck Dinner (Please bring a…
This was Christ the King Sunday and today’s Gospel Lesson, John 18:33-37, presented two different ways of exercising power. One with force and the other with love. We heard four St Mark members present their Faith Reflections. Arvis O. spoke of her experience with Toni, a special child of the King. Dan B. reflected on life…