The final sermon in our Stewardship drive was Sunday February 3rd. Here is the last set of notes from a most wonderful set of sermons!!! Reflection: Andy started out with examples of “rich people’s problems” – things such as “I only get one week of vacation”, or “I can only afford a used car” .…
Reflection: Have you ever felt rich? Like when you were a kid and got some money that was yours to do with what you wanted. Margin = Money in the bank with no obligation attached to it. If you have this, you might feel rich. The key to feeling rich isn’t about making lots of…
Reflection: In session one, Pastor Stanley shows us that the hallmark of being Christian is extravagant generosity. In this session, we learn about the dangers and effects of wealth, and the power it has to move us away from God. We will learn next week that Jesus doesn’t care about the amount you give, but the percentage (session three). Finally, He…
These are the highlights of the 1st of the 4 sermons by Andy Stanley. They are very engaging, and enlightening! If you miss one and want to see it, come by the church and watch it mid-week! Reflection: Pastor Andy Stanley offers us ways to practice being rich, so that when we become rich…
Come to worship January 13,20,27, and February 3 to hear (through video presentation) one of the best preachers in the country share with us a deep, insight-filled understanding of extravagant generosity, “the hallmark of our Christian faith.” Not only will you gain a greater understanding of what it means to be a generous steward of…
Come and join us for a time of prayer and preparation as we lean into anticipation of our Emmanuel being born. We will meet on Wednesdays – December 5, 12, and 19. Potluck dinner will be at 5:45 pm, with prayer and worship to follow at 6:30 pm. We will continue with our tradition of…
Anyone out there scared of December 21st coming like this guy? Mayan calendar…5000 year wrap-up of the world? Come to St. Mark and find out if there is an alternative to the doom. Hint: three days later, resurrection, rhymes with pieces…Something is coming! See you in church and find out.
On this day we celebrate the heart of our faith; the gospel of Christ – the good news – that makes us free! Though we give thanks for the events of the 16th century Reformation that brought renewal to the church of that time, we pray that the Holy Spirit would continue to unite the…
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…
A NEW BEGINNING. We’ve heard these words in sermons, pulpit talks, coffee chatter, and through the many ministries of this place. I’m here to say we will be seeing and hearing them a lot more. A NEW BEGINNING. How can three words be so scary and exciting at the same time? I suspect some of…