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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…
Pastor Eric showed us one of his crosses in the sermon today. It says “Amazing Grace” on the front of it. He decided that it needed something on the back of the cross to complete it so he roped on the word HOPE. The Gospel today was from the Gospel of John and was Jesus…
The Gospel Lesson for today from Mark 12 describes a widow who is the poorest of the poor, having to beg to survive. Yet she gave everything she had to the church. Not a tithe, not a percentage, not a portion…but everything! Two copper coins. We are not told why. Was it out of respect? Religious…
What if we took time each day during the month of November to offer a prayer of thanksgiving to God for one blessing in our lives? Chances are good that it will influence us to be more aware of all our blessings and feel more grateful. An attitude of gratitude changes hearts–especially our own.…