Our dear friends at St. Mark, We wanted to write to you to let you know about our 2016 Lenten journey at St. Mark, “From Ashes to Easter.” This year we are going to do something a little different. We will experience each of our special Lenten observances, Ash Wednesday, Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, Good…
A Place of Grace
Worship (Page 40)
This year (2015) we bring you the complete 1 hour 36 minute audio of the Christmas Eve 11:00PM Choral Cantata Candlelight Service. Included in this service were six bible readings by various members of the congregation which related to the Christmas Message. Also included were numerous Choir Anthems provided by our 44 voice Chancel Choir.…
All are welcome and invited to our Christmas Eve Candlelight Communion Services. The 5:00pm Family service will have a special message for the young and young at heart. There is always room for a little one with Jesus! The 11:00pm Choral Cantata service will have worshipful and beautiful music from our Chancel Choir, PraisRing Bell…
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…
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…
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.…
We are delighted to highlight and introduce our talented St. Mark Music Staff–Terry Shaw, Rae Corbin, and Leah Wilson! Terry Shaw (pictured on the right) is our Music Director. Terry has extensive experience with different styles of music, choirs of all ages, and teaching a variety of subjects. As our Music Director, Terry oversees our…
We celebrate St Francis today and the blessing of all of God’s creation – including all of the wonderful creatures who share the planet with us. In this slideshow we see the love expressed between our church members and their loving pets. Also, don’t forget all the wild animals on the planet who also need…
Born into the family of a wealthy merchant, Francis gave up his inheritance to serve poor people. He formed the Order of Friars Minor (called Franciscans), who took on poverty and the task of preaching “using words if necessary.” Francis had a spirit for all of God’s creation. Next Sunday, October 4th, we will celebrate…
The 2015 ELCA Youth Gathering took place in Detroit, from July 15–19. Over 30,000 youth and chaperones attended this gathering. The theme for the 2015 gathering was “Rise Up”. Ford Field hosted a mass gathering each evening the 15th to the 18th, and a final morning service on July 19. Each of the three full days of the gathering…