On Christmas Eve, Luke’s wonderful Gospel tells of God’s greatest gift that came as a baby in a manger. Pastor Eric told us the story of the ‘F’ words that can attempt to steal this Season of Jesus from our heart and mind. Feeling blue, Family, Friends, Finances and Fate can all lift us up…
Matthew’s gospel, which we do not get to hear often, tells the story of the angel appearing to Joseph while he was sleeping and explaining to him Mary’s virgin conception of the child to be called Jesus. What did Joseph think upon hearing this? He had every right to send Mary away but he trusted…
Come celebrate the Birth of Christ on Christmas Eve! We have two worship services on Wednesday, December 24th. The 5:00pm Candlelight Communion Service is designed especially for families. The children of St. Mark will offer the prelude music beginning at 4:45pm. The 11:00pm Candlelight Communion Service is a more traditional service with the Chancel Choir.…
Sit back and enjoy the Children’s Christmas Program which is titled “Christmas Story: The Birth of Jesus”. This program was featured during the second worship service on Sunday, December 22 at 11:00am. Listen to the readings given by the youth and the cast of thousands of kids singing. Well, OK, it wasn’t really thousands, but…
Banners on the church wall proclaim Advent this year. The first Sunday Isaiah was placed as he was the one to foretell the Savior’s birth. The Second Sunday King David was added as Jesus was of the house and lineage of King David. The third Sunday John the Baptist was placed – “old Locust breath”…
The St Mark music groups presented their annual Christmas Concert on December 15. A list of the featured musical selections and a link to the audio recording of the concert follow: • Is Jesus the One? • Glad Tidings of Joy • Where Shepherds Lately Knelt • Christmas is Coming • Night Song • There is a Child • Rocking Carol • Ukrainian Bell Carol • Hope is…
On this third Sunday of Advent, after reading Matthew’s gospel, Pastor Eric asks us to think about what is Grace. Grace is God’s Love for us and it is sometimes difficult for us to see others receive God’s Grace when we feel we deserve it. What we do in this world does matter to us…
Celebrate the joy of Christmas on Sunday, December 15th at 5:00pm as St. Mark presents a music festival–Christmas Joy! Performers include the St. Mark Chancel Choir, the St. Mark Bell Choir–PraisRing, various vocal ensembles, and many different instruments. The music will lift your spirits and make your heart sing! Immediately following the festival, there will…
Come see the nativity unfold in real life, right before your eyes on Sunday, December 22 at the 11:00am worship service. You will see angels, shepherds, the Magi, Mary, Joseph, the sweet baby Jesus, and more–maybe even an animal or two! The children and youth of St. Mark present the Christmas story, “The Birth of…
All are invited to our 5:45pm Wednesday evening Advent Potluck suppers on December 4, 11, and 18 which are followed by our Holden Evening Prayer service at 6:30pm. You are welcome to bring a dish to share as we dine around tables in our parish hall. We remain in the parish hall for Holden Evening…