Today was the Fourth Sunday in Advent and Luke’s Gospel, 1:39-45, recounted Mary and Elizabeth’s meeting. We have heard over the past three Sundays of being generous to God, our family and our church family. Today, Ken A. spoke of being generous to the world out side of our church family and mentioned many ways…
The St Mark 2015 Christmas Concert occurred on Sunday, December 20, 2015 at 5:00pm. Music was provided by the Chancel Choir and the PraisRing Bell Choir. There were also performances by a number of individuals and small ensemble groups in which their instrumental and vocal musical talents were displayed. In addition, there was a wonderful…
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…