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Labor In The Pulpit Sunday
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Thr ough the initiative of the Social Justice and Outreach Ministry Team, St. Mark's is a Worker Justice Congregation with Interfaith Worker Justice. As a Worker Justice congregation, we strive to value and lift up dedicated workers and ethical employers, strive to be a just employer, advocate a society in which all who are able to work have access to family-sustaining jobs, and support ethical businesses.
This Sunday, August 31 we will celebrate Labor in the Pulpit Sunday. Our preacher at both the 8 a.m. (Lady Chapel) and 9:30 a.m. (Lakefront) services will be parishioner and vestry member, Aina Gutierrez. Aina is Deputy Director of Interfaith Worker Justice (IWJ) and has more than a decade of experience building IWJ and helping other small nonprofits that want to reflect their values in internal policies and practices. She is the author of Walking the Walk: A Values-Centered Approach to Building a Strong Nonprofit.
To learn more about the important work of IWJ, visit their website at www.iwj.org --- or, talk to Aina!
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Sunday, August 31
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Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost: Exodus 3:1-15, Romans 12:9-21, Matthew 16:21-28
"Search for the LORD and his strength; continually seek his face." - Psalm 105:4
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Worship
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In the baptismal covenant, we are asked, "Will you continue in the apostles' teaching and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in the prayers?" and we respond, "I will, with God's help."
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Sing to the Lord a New Song: An Invitation to Sing in St. Mark's Choir
On Thursday, September 4 all teens and adults are invited to join St. Mark's choir as we launch a new year of music. Rehearsals take place every Thursday evening beginning at 7 p.m. in the Choir Room. Please contact David Plank if you have any questions or would like more information: [email protected] or (402) 650-9266.
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Worship Schedule for Fall
This Sunday, August 31, is our last day on our summer worship schedule (8 a.m. Lady Chapel and 9:30 a.m. at the Lakefront).
Beginning September 7 we will return to the church for both services and our morning schedule will be:
8 a.m. - Holy Eucharist, Lady Chapel
9:30 a.m. - Children's Formation
10:30 a.m. - Holy Eucharist with Music, Sanctuary
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Music Composition Competition
It is St. Mark's Episcopal Church's 150th year as a  congregation! We are inviting entries for a Music Composition Competition. We will be choosing one selection from the entries to be used during a church service as part of our celebration. The winner will receive a prize of $500 and their composition will be performed at St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Evanston, IL. For complete competition rules go to http://www.stmarksevanston.org/150anniversary/
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Altar Flowers
If you would like to donate money toward chapel and sanctuary flowers on a Sunday, a flower chart is available in the Parlor. The minimum suggested do nation for one week is $25. Instructions for completing the form and envelopes for payment are next to the chart. This is a lovely way to remember or give thanks for a loved one.
If you would like to join the dedicated team of volunteers who prayerfully select and arrange the flowers for Sunday services, please speak with any member of the Flower Guild - Virginia Beatty, Dorothy Laudati, Michael Schoen, or Dale Seifert or send an e-mail to Coty at [email protected].
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This Week's Lay Ministers
Thank you to the following individuals for bringing their best gifts to God in ministries at St. Mark's. If you would like to become involved, please contact Pastor Debra at 847-732-9564 or [email protected].
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Where I Worshiped on My Summer Vacation ...
If you visited another church this summer and have not yet returned your Greeter Spy Sheet, please do so by Sunday, August 31 so we can be sure to include you in our "Where We Worshipped On Our Summer Vacation" bulletin board display. If you need another copy of the Spy Sheet, you can download it here: http://bit.ly/GreetersSpySheet!
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Christian Formation
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Lifelong Christian faith formation is important for lifelong growth in the knowledge, service and love of God as followers of Christ. Regardless of where you are on your spiritual journey, no matter what season of life you are in, you are invited to enter into a prayerful of continuous learning.
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Children's Sunday School
Sunday School resumes on Sunday, September 7 at 9:30 a.m. We will once again have three (3) classrooms: ages 3-5, ages 6-8, ages 9-12 and nursery care will be available for younger children.
If you would like to teach or be a classroom assistant, please get in touch with Pastor Debra at [email protected]. There are opportunities for weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly participation as well as occasional needs for substitutes or help for special projects. Get involved in the lives of St. Mark's children. You'll learn a lot!
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Fellowship
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Where are you today? Lonely and afraid? Joyful and confident? Somewhere in between? Wherever you are in your journey of faith, know that there is a place for you here, companionship for the journey in this community gathered.
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SMAC: Save the Dates
St. Mark's Youth Group - SMAC - will meet on the 3rd Sunday of each month. On Sunday, September 21 we will meet from 5:30 - 8 p.m. for pizza and painting in the youth room. Mark your calendars now - more details will follow! If you have questions, please e-mail or text Deane at [email protected] (231) 313-9217 or Pastor Debra at [email protected] (847) 732-9564.
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August 30 Men's Fellowship Breakfast
On Saturday, August 30th and on the fifth Saturday of every month (every month that has 5 Saturdays, that is), the men of St. Mark's and their friends gather at Walker Brothers in Wilmette at 7:30 a.m. for conversation and good eats. All men are invited. For more information, you can contact convener, Bruce Gaede at [email protected] or just show up and enjoy.
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Sesquicentennial Anniversary Picnic
The picnic is scheduled for Sunday, September 7th following the 10:30 a.m. service. It will take place on the front lawn of the church. In the event of rain, we will move the event upstairs in Cunningham Hall. The committee will provi de meat, buns, utensils and condiments. We are asking for church members to provide the following: Parishioners with last names A-C (salads -green, potato, pasta, etc.); D-I (chips and dip - chips with salsa, veggie crisps, etc.); J-N (desserts, fruit, etc.); and O-Z (cold beverages - lemonade, apple, bottled water,etc.). We are lookingforward to having a grand time and hope all will attend.
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This Week at Saint Mark's
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Wednesday, August 27
7:15 p.m.
Evanston String Quartet Rehearsal, Sanctuary
Thursday, August 28
5:30 p.m.
Evanston Jr. Wildkit Cheerleader Practice, Cunningham Hall or Front Lawn
Saturday, August 30
7:30 a.m.
Men's Fellowship, Walker Brothers Pancake House, Wilmette
Sunday, August 31
8:00 a.m.
Holy Eucharist - Traditional, Lady Chapel
9:30 a.m.
Holy Eucharist with Music, Lake Front
Monday, September 1
Labor Day
Office Closed
Tuesday, September 2
5:30 p.m.
Evanston Jr. Wildkit Cheerleader Practice, Cunningham Hall or Front Lawn
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August 1
Anne Lettner
Maggie Johnson
Lucy Consiglio
August 3
John "Jake" Morris
August 4
Andrea Nowack
August 5
Nathan Waller
Eliana Greene
August 6
Jack Heinz
August 10
Edie Molumby
Matthew Yanaga
Sebastian Urbanowski
August 12
Fred Lewis
August 13
Joanna Greene
Lynn Erickson
Blair Lele
August 16
Andrew Shultze
Jackson Benz
August 19
Sherri Crawford
Eva Sondgeroth
August 21
Kate Johnson
August 24
Hal Griffith
Casmir Szczepaniak
Melinda Heindel
Rachel McElhatton
August 27
Bob Easton
August 28
Kristine Offutt
August 29
Clark Alexander
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August 2
Donald and Mary Koss
August 3
Judson and Gabrielle Brooks
August 5
David Baker and Cath Carpenter
Patrick and Emily Furlong
August 8
Milner and Dale Seifert
August 10
Bob and Rima Lockwood
August 20
Luke Urbanowski and Lisa Liang
August 22
Bill and Judi Mueller
August 27
William "Skip" and Holly Benz
August 29
Deane and Beth Johnson
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Social Justice & Outreach Opportunities
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St. Mark's continues its commitment to young people through its many social justice and outreach opportunities. Each Sunday we pray, "Bring newness and change to our streets, O God, that we might commit ourselves to our young people and address the epidemic of gun violence which plagues our communities, our country, and the world. Awake, O Streets, rise from death!" Following are a list of ways in which you can get involved with the St. Mark's community in helping to create a better world.
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Sesquicentennial Anniversary Blood Drive
We are asking parishioners to please donate blood as part of our special anniversary community outreach program. We have set a goal of 150 blood donations, a modest goal that we hope to exceed. As you are probably aware, there is an acute and ongoing need for blood by hospitals. In order to donate blood, an individual must be in good physical health and be prepared to donate by eating well and staying hydrated. Also there must be at least eight weeks between whole blood donations.
We have arranged for to have parishioners and friends to make donations through LifeSource, which is located at 2436 Main Street in Evanston. Donation hours are Monday thru Thursday, noon to 7:30 p.m.; and Friday thru Saturday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. You must schedule an appointment by calling 877-543-3768. When you donate blood, identity our blood drive by using the special code O57G (zero, five, seven, g).
On Sunday, October 26th, LifeSource will be at the church upstairs in Cunningham Hall to accept blood donations between 9 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. If you have any questions please contact Donna Richardson at 847-677-0701.
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Producemobile - Tuesday, September 9
On the 2nd Tuesday of each month, Interfaith Action of Evanston teams up with the Greater Chicago Food Depository to bring free, fresh produce to our neighbors in need. The distribution takes place from 9:30 - 11:30 at the Robert Crown Center. Volunteers are needed from 8:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. If you are able to help on September 9, please send an e-mail to Pastor Debra, [email protected] or sign-up at http://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080d4fafac2fab9-evanston.
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Curt's Caf�
Everyone in the St. Mark's community is encouraged to enjoy coffee, sandwiches and more at Curt's Caf�, 2922 Central Street, Evanston. Curt's Caf� is a non-profit organization that provides training in food service and life skills for at-risk youth in Evanston.
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Gift Shop Holiday SaleIntere  sted in helping produce a Gift Shop Holiday Sale at St. Mark's the Sunday before Thanksgiving? If so, contact Lola Himrod at [email protected] or (847) 864-7815. The sale will include holiday items and some books and media with other offerings to be determined. Lola needs both persons (one or two) who will co-lead this project and others who can give a few hours. It is anticipated that possible involvement could include 2 planning meetings, publicity, a day of setting up the sale, working the sale, and cleaning up. Both men and women are welcome.
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Social Media and St. Mark's
If you have your mobile device it would be good if you put it on silent when in worship. But if anything in Sunday's service - a prayer, reading, hymn or the sermon-moves you, please feel free to tweet it or post it to Facebook #StMarkEvanston. While you're at it, "check-in" with us on Foursquare!
St. Mark's website has up-to-date information on all that's new at St. Mark's - including a current calendar of events - check it out at http://www.stmarksevanston.org. Also, we are on Facebook and Twitter! Find us at http://www.facebook.com/StMarkEvanston and follow us @StMarkEvanston.
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In The Community
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God calls us to love our neighbors as ourselves. Loving finds all of its meaning in relationship. The following are opportunities to be in relationship with one another and with the community of Evanston.
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Moms of Multiples Semi-Annual Children's Resale will be held on Saturday, September 27 from 9 a.m. to Noon at the Unitarian Church of Evanston (1330 Ridge Avenue). Shop a huge selection of gently used children's clothing (NB-6+), toys, books, shoes, baby gear, maternity clothing, Halloween costumes and more! Admission is $1. Cash only sale. For questions or more information visit www.momsofmultiples.org/resale.
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Parish Prayer List
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Next Wednesday the prayer list begins anew for the month of September. If you would like your loved ones to remain on the prayer list or if you have additional names for the list, please send an e-mail to [email protected]. Thank you.
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We bid your prayers for: Helen Baker, Louise Behrends, Ellen and Tom Bergman, Veronica Braithwaite, John Burnham, Karen Cornelius, Kendric Das, Bob Easton, Lynn Erickson, Caroline Frowe, Mary Hair, Charlie and Judy Kopp, Ann Lettner, Ayden Lettner, Grace Lettner, Kathy Lettner, Sadie Mysen, Mary O'Dowd, Jan and Jeri Offutt, Charlie Sagan, Joan Barr Smith, Carol Albertson, Anne and Andrew, Bill and Patti Armstrong, Carol Beatty, Barbara Bishop, Dorothy Clarke, Ward Clarke, Jim and Cathy Dillman, Darrell Huddleston, Leo, Katie Iles, Yvonne Johns, Judy, Alison King, OJ Mabwa, Janet Mack, Anne McDaniel, Mary Joyce Menzies, Garrett Moody, Quinn Moody, Reece Moody, Scott Moody, Tricia Moody, Ean The Nacey Family, Maureen Puleo, Neale Smith, Marcia Summers, Tim and his family, Carlo Trovato, Jill Vannattam, Blanca White, Jordan White, Miriam Witmer, Christopher Witmer, Jonathan Witmer, Tess Zegan.
We pray for those who have died: Barbara Oliver; Leslie, friend of Joanna Greene; Irwin Levinson, friend of Ted Loda.
We pray for the people in: the Diocese of Southeast Mexico and in the Diocese of Renk.
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