Please plan to attend a special service of thanksgiving and praise this Sunday, November 18.  Morning services will include communion, baptism, and an opportunity for individuals to share God's faithfulness in their lives over the past year.

All Children's Ministry Volunteers, please plan to join us Monday, November 26, 6:00-7:30 pm.  Just like the children we serve, our ministry is going through a growth spurt and we must be prepared. Dinner will be served and childcare will be provided.  An RSVP is crucial so please text or call Donna (574-261-3478) by this Friday, November 16!   

The Angel Tree ministry gives incarcerated parents the opportunity to provide Christmas gifts for their children.  You can participate by buying or delivering gifts.  You may sign up for gift delivery or pick up gift tags in the foyer this Sunday, November 18. 

It's that time again: Christmas decorations are going up on Sunday, November 25, and volunteers are needed from noon until 3:00 pm. All helpers, individuals and families, are encouraged to participate even if only for an hour. Lunch will be provided. Sign up at the Ministry Center this Sunday.

Guys, please join us for breakfast this Saturday, November 17, from  8:00-9:00 am in Room 111. We will enjoy good food, fellowship, and share a time of prayer for our church and our community.  Contact  Pastor Ryan  if you have any questions or if you are interested in joining us.

A congregational meeting will take place Sunday, December 2, immediately following the second service.  Members will vote on the proposed 2019 budget and ballot.  Everyone, member or not, is encouraged to attend this brief meeting.  The budget and list of board candidates will be posted at the Ministry Center in the foyer this Sunday and a detailed pdf version of the budget will be available on the church website early next week. 

On Sunday, December 2, there will be a ladies worship night from 6:30-8:00 pm at St. Mark.  We will worship together through song, prayer, reading scripture, and experiencing different stations that are all focused on worship and growing closer to Jesus.  Sign up at the Ministry Center this Sunday.

Team members are still needed for the Guatemala 2019 Mission trip. Find information on our website ( stmarkmissionary.org), or contact Jeff Clay ( jclay@stmarkmissionary.org).

Christmas choir rehearsals have begun! The choir is open to middle school students through adults and will sing in the morning services on December 23. Join us in Room 112 after second service. For more information please contact Katie Holtgren ( holtgrk@bethelcollege.edu, 574.257.3878).

We will celebrate Christmas in both worship services on December 23.  You are also encouraged to share in a St. Mark Christmas Eve event at 7:00 pm on Monday, December 24.

Scholarship auditions for Bethel's music and theater programs have begun! Scholarship opportunities are available for students interested in majoring in music or theater, or a non-major who just wants to continue performing during their college years. To apply and schedule audition dates, please visit BethelCollege.edu/Music or BethelCollege.edu/Theatre-Arts.