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…
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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…
Good Morning. Last week you had a chance to hear from Vicki P. about New Beginnings for St. Mark. Every day is a New Beginning. With New Beginnings come New Expectations. What exactly does that look like? Getting involved in the Sunday School Program? Hosting or leading a mid-week Bible study group? Helping those in…
Good Morning, Saturday, Aug 11, Pastor Eric and Pastor Beth, Kerstin, Pam and the church council had the opportunity to meet. We had great conversation and enjoyed each other’s company. From 9:00 to 1:00 we talked about the past, the present, and the future. We once again tried to answer the million dollar question, where do…
What a joyous morning! There was an abundance of music with both the Chancel Choir and PraisRing performing. We also had two trumpets, two trombones, and an electric guitar to accompany all the hymns and perform the prelude and the postlude music. There was a reaffirmation of baptism and the announcement of several children that were…
“Our Lord has written the promise of resurrection, not in books alone, but in every leaf in springtime.” – Martin Luther – The Last Supper, the First Communion. On Maundy Thursday, Jesus gathered with his disciples for what would be his last meal with them before his death. But this meal marked the start of…
Lent is a time of prayer, service, and self-examination. During this time, many of us choose to live simpler lives, remembering those who do not have the food, money, or resources to simply live. Here at St. Mark we will walk with those who are hungry and living in poverty this Lenten season. Matthew 25:35…
Join us this Sunday – SPORTS SUNDAY – as we share our joy for JESUS and all things sports-related. Finding yourself in the spiritual neutral zone? Pastor Linda’s locker room sermon will inspire you to move like the offense toward a personal touchdown with God. Forget being on the offending team and be part of…
The last line of Christina Rossetti’s 1872 Christmas poem, In the Bleak Midwinter, reads “What can I give Him, poor as I am? If I were a shepherd I would bring a lamb; if I were a wise man I would do my part, yet what I can I give Him, give my heart.” As…