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…
On the Second Sunday of Advent, we hear how Matthew shares the story of John the Baptist telling the people to be baptized; that he was baptizing with water for repentance; but one who was more powerful than he was coming after him. Pastor Beth asks us, as we prepare our hearts for Christmas, to…
“Seniors Together” will meet on Tuesday, December 10 at noon for a potluck lunch (please bring a dish to share if you can). This month’s activity is an Advent/Christmas play called “Journey to Bethlehem”. This is a group participation activity and EVERY ONE OF ANY AGE is invited – please come, we know you will…
As we begin the season of Advent, Matthew tells us, in his gospel, to put on the armor of light….keep awake…be ready.. because no one knows when the coming of the Lord will happen. Pastor Eric reminds us that we know the story and start at the end to get to the beginning of Hope…
Do you have someone in your life who understands? On Christ The King Sunday, the last Sunday of the church year, Pastor Beth recounts a story of a man who responds to a “Puppies For Sale” sign to illustrate a surprising lesson of understanding. We all need someone in life who understands. Jesus, our Christ…