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Dan & Lara W

Hello! Lara and I have been attending St. Mark for the past few years and gladly became members last fall.  We are happy to share with you one of our passions in life. We find great joy in giving back to a cause that holds a special place in our hearts. Camp Leo for Children with…

The Parable of the Rich Fool

Come join us at 10:00am on Tuesday, Oct 16 as we study the Parable of the Rich Fool with Pastors Beth and Eric. Stop by for fellowship and good conversation. (Luke 12:13-21) 13 Someone in the crowd said to him, “Teacher, tell my brother to divide the family inheritance with me.” 14 But he said…

Parable of the Sower

Come join us at 10:00am on Tuesday, Oct 9 as we study the Parable of the Sower with Pastors Beth and Eric. Fellowship, coffee, tea, and snacks will be available. (Luke 8:4-15) 4 When a great crowd gathered and people from town after town came to him, he said in a parable: 5 “A sower…

Animate Faith #2 – Lillian Daniel

Join us on October 7 at 10:00 am in the lounge for the second session of our Sunday Adult Education class, ANIMATE.faith. In this session, Lillian Daniel addresses the topic, “Religion/Spirituality Is Not Enough”. Preview the Second Session on YouTube. For Lillian Daniel, faith isn’t something we make for ourselves, it’s a long, hardy tradition…

Blessing of the Horses!

October 7 – Blessing of the Animals

On Sunday, October 7, at both services, we will be blessing animals and pets that are part of our lives. Larger animals (horses, cows, etc) will be blessed after the 8:30 service in the front parking lot. Francis of Assisi was the son of a wealthy cloth merchant, but early in his life he denounced…

“Animate Faith” – A Sunday Morning Study

Come and join us on Sunday mornings at 9:45 for a brand new, interactive teaching series called Animate Faith.  Each week we will watch an engaging and thought provoking presentation by some of the most innovative Christian thinkers in the country.  After viewing their presentation, we will take time to work through the questions they…

The Gospel in Seven Words

In his autobiography,  Brother to a Dragonfly, Will  Campbell recalls how his friend asked him for a succinct definition of Christianity.  “I’m not too bright, in ten words or less what is the Christian message?”  Campbell responded, “We are all bastards, but God loves us anyway.”  To which East replied, “If you want to try…

LifeKeys Returns To St. Mark!

Psalm 139:14  “Thank you for making me so wonderfully complex. Your workmanship is marvelous.”   LifeKeys Discovery Day is an opportunity to explore and affirm how wonderfully you were made!  Through multiple mirrors, LifeKeys will help you examine your:   Life Gifts – The assortment of things you do well Spiritual Gifts – Your abilities that let…