St. Mark's Episcopal Church January 19, 2020

The Second Sunday after the Epiphany

A lmighty God, whose Son our Savior Jesus Christ is the light of the world: Grant that your people, illumined by your Word and Sacraments, may shine with the radiance of Christ's glory, that he may be known, worshipped, and obeyed to the ends of the earth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

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In Celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. There are many events or Worship and remembrance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in the Grand Rapids Community. Please link below for a list of dates, times and events.

MLK Jr. Events

Episcopal 101 On Wednesday, January 22nd, we will have a presentation followed by a discussion on all things ‘Episcopal’. We will have a desert and tea at 6:30 p.m. followed by our formation session open to adults and youth. A signup sheet is at the Welcome Desk so we can prepare for the evening. Come for fellowship and learning. ~Christian+

The Parish Annual Meeting and Parish Lunch will be February 2 following the 10:30 Eucharist.Those who attended last year's Annual Meeting experienced a presentation of the state of the Parish, elections of new Vestry persons and Delegates to Convention and a wonderful potluck lunch. A sign up sheet is on the welcome desk to sign up for a dish to pass as well as to help with the clean up after the meeting. If you wish to be considered as a delegate to Convention, the first Friday-Saturday of November, please let Christian know. We will elect four delegates and two alternates to represent St. Mark's. Only the Rector's report will be given but all the other reports and financials will be available in hard copy and online. Please, 'save the date' and plan to be with us. Childcare will be provided. Blessings and thanks.  ~ Christian+

Stewardship Season Continues

Stewardship Matching Grant A generous parishioner has offered $5,000 toward the  Shining Our Light  Stewardship Campaign for 2020. If you have not yet pledged, now would be a golden opportunity to pledge, so that matching dollars would be available to match your pledge. This would be an excellent opportunity for first-time pledgers to begin a commitment to the financial health of St. Mark’s. Please, consider this opportunity and make a pledge for 2020, as we give thanks to God for this generous gift and hope that others will as well. To date we have received 150 pledges in the amount of $505,417 toward the Stewardship need of $525,000 for 2020. ~  Stewardship Ministry

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Social Hour Hosts Needed: Please consider signing up to host one of the social hours by providing cookies/bars/cheese and crackers and offering to set up and clean up. Snacks are meant to be light and simple and need not be a lavish spread. You may turn in reciepts for up to $75 a Sunday if you need reimbursement. We also encourage the ministry teams to sign up for a Sunday as a way of also updating everyone on your ministry work. Cold and Flu Season: As we all know; we are in the midst of the cold and flu season. Please, wash your hands as often as possible. Hand sanitizer lotion can be found at both entrances of the Sanctuary. Please, feel free to use it when entering and leaving Church. Thank you. Lunch Bunch   Join us for our January outing on Sunday January 26 after the 10:30 a.m. Service Family Fellowship Event Family Fun Night at Altitude Trampoline Park Saturday February 8 from 3-5 p.m. Food and fellowship for families with children 5th grade and younger. Please RSVP to Jackie Yam at jackie.yam@gmail.com  Soups on Volunteering Opportunity or Fundraising Event Outing: Catholic Charities in support of God's Kitchen will have there annual event at the B.O.B Jan 27. Jeff Brown is putting together a volunteer schedule for 12 slots if you would like to help with this event or you may purchase a ticket ($50 in advance) and enjoy food and fellowship. Contact Jeff if you are interested in volunteering or sign up at the welcome desk if you are planning to attend. (please purchase your ticket as well.)

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Grand Rapids Episcopal Youth Click on the link below to learn more about: Sunday Morning Youth Formation at St. Mark’s, Oasis, Camp Opportunities, Breakfast Cafe, Spin it to Win it, a Progressive Mission trip and Much More.

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Ephesians 6:18 And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the LORD's people.

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