MiniMARKS


March 22, 2023

Holy Week and Easter Information

Holy Week and Easter are central to our lives together as followers of Christ. On Palm Sunday we celebrate his triumphant entry into Jerusalem; on Maundy Thursday we recall his washing of the disciples' feet and institution of Holy Communion; on Good Friday we hold a tenebrae service (service of light and darkness) as we commemorate his crucifixion. Finally on Easter Sunday we celebrate with unbounded joy his victory over death.

Schedule

Palm Sunday: April 2, 8:30 & 11:00am

Maundy Thursday: April 6, 6:30pm

Ecumenical Stations of the Cross:

April 7, 12:30pm @ St. Mary's

Good Friday: April 7, 8:00pm

Easter Sunday: April 9, 8:30 & 11:00am 


*Please note: the Palm Sunday celebration begins with a procession, meeting in the covered drive/welcome center. The service is a bit different this year, and does not include a reading of the passion narrative — be sure to attend the Maundy Thursday and Good Friday services!


* The Church office will be Closed April 7-April 10.

Easter Breakfast -

April 9th @ 9:45am

Join us for a special time of fellowship on Easter Sunday at 9:45! Please bring a breakfast dish, fruit, or baked good to share for this potluck breakfast, and place it on the tables in the Welcome Center by 9:30am. Coffee, tea, and juice will be provided.  Contact Deacon Katie to set up, clean up and decorate for Easter Breakfast?  


Easter Egg Hunt -

April 9th @ 10am

Children are invited to participate in an Egg Hunt on Easter Sunday at 10am on the playground! Children may bring a basket to collect eggs, or one will be provided for them. 

Shower Ministry Collection for Maundy Thursday

On Maundy Thursday, the church has the tradition of foot washing in remembrance of the command Jesus gave his disciples the night he was arrested. This act of great humility and service showed what it means to be a disciple, and share Christ’s love with others.



This Maundy Thursday, we invite you to participate in a similar act of love and washing as we collect items needed to support the Shower Ministry of The Dwelling in Winston-Salem. Below is a list of needed items!

 Essential Shower Kit Supplies

  •  Shampoo (travel size)
  • Conditioner (travel size)
  • Soap/body wash (travel size or small bar)   
  • Razor (2+ blade)
  •  Toothbrush and paste (travel or full size)  
  • Deodorant (full size)
  • Comb   
  • Washcloth
  • Lotion (travel size)

Bonus items to include

  • Chapstick                                   
  • Q-tips
  • Nail clippers
  • Band aids                                    
  • Neosporin (single use packs)

Please bring your item on Maundy Thursday or you are welcome to bring donations items to church any time before Easter Sunday. Collection baskets are in the Commons. 

Sweet Request!

Easter Egg Hunt candy needed! Willing to donate individually wrapped candy for our annual Easter Egg Hunt? Please place candy in the basket outside of Deacon Katie's office no later than Thursday, April 6. 

Easter Lilies Order

Deadline March 30th

It is time to order the Easter Lilies. Please submit this form, contact the church office, or fill out the tear and share section in the back of your MARKings on Sunday mornings. When purchasing the lilies, please indicate if there is a special dedication to be noted. Each lily will cost are $7 this year. Please note “Lilies” on your check. All orders must be submitted by March 30th

Lent Information

Lenten Soup Supper &

Holden Evening Prayer

Wednesdays during March

During the season of Lent, we will gather each Wednesday for Holden Evening Prayer. We will share a soup supper together beginning at 6pm with the Holden Evening Prayer service following, at 7pm. If you are able to bring soup, sandwiches or dessert to share during the meal, please sign up on the bulletin board.

The Wednesday Lenten Offering will be donated to support


LWR's Earthquake Relief.


Please make checks out to St. Mark's and write "LWR" in the memo line.


CAT wants to let the congregation know that these special offerings will be matched up to

$1,000 with choice Dollars!!!

Church Announcements

Prayer request

In the sure and certain hope of the resurrection, we share that Warren Wheeler has passed away. His funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date. Please keep Bonnie and the entire family in your prayers. +Rest eternal grant her, O Lord, and light perpetual shine on her. +

Got "Choice Dollars"? Don't Lose Them!

Deadline March 31st

If you have a Thrivent policy, your account probably has some Choice Dollars. These are moneys that you can designate at NO cost to you. The deadline for 2022 Choice Dollars is March 31. Call Thrivent at (800) 847-4836 or go online to your account. Additional questions? Contact Dan Dudde!

Fresh Change - Help Pack a Bag!

On Sunday, April 16, we will be packing 50 backpacks to welcome newly arrived immigrants being released from Customs and Border Protection custody. We are partnering with Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service and other Lutheran congregations with a goal of 1000 backpacks. In order to pack our backpacks, we need your help!!

Each bag must have:

  • a new sweatpants
  • new sweatshirt
  • new pair of crew socks
  • new pair of underwear
  • and for women a new sports bra.

There are sign-up sheets for these items on the bulletin board downstairs at the bottom of the stairs. All items need to be here by Sunday morning April 16.

If you would prefer to give a donation toward the purchase of items, please make your check out to St. Mark’s with a designation to Fresh Change and place it in the offering plate or send it to the church.

Questions? Contact Cindy Lauster

New Faith Formation Class

Sunday, March 19-April 2

Please join the RHT's Faith Formation class for the next 2 Sundays as we discuss MMIW ~ Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women. This is a growing movement that we should feel called to be a part of, so please come and learn what the movement is, how you can get involved, and what the church can do to support our Indigenous brothers and sisters.

In the News

Lutheran Services Carolinas

WLOS worked with LSC to spotlight one of their families. Read and listen to Oleks and Svetlana talk about their experience in fleeing their country with their children and discuss how Gloria Sainio, an employment specialist with LSC, has helped them transition to their new home here.

Ongoing 100th Celebration Information

As St. Mark's centennial celebration kicks off, we will keep you updated on upcoming events and announcements to help you celebrate 100 years of loving Christ, growing in faith, and serving all people!

View the 100th Anniversary 1st Quarter Newsletter here

Celebrate with a T-shirt

100th Anniversary T-Shirts will be available starting January 1st ! Pick yours up from the clothing rack in the Commons and wear it to 100th Anniversary events, doing Acts of Service, or just to the grocery store. Sizes Youth Medium to Adult 3X available. Shirts are $10 each, and cash or money can be designated “T-Shirts” and placed in the offering plate or given to Danielle in the church office.

Acts of Service

During our 100th Anniversary year, we are striving to accomplish 1923 Acts of Service. You can complete an online form and we will make sure your Act of Service gets displayed, or you can fill out both sides of a card found in the pews and place it in the offering plate sharing how you served in the name of the Lord.

Complete Online Acts of Service Card Here

Weekly Schedule Click here to see the full St. Mark's Calendar 

Saturday, March 25th - Yarn Angels @ 10am Zoom Link, Password: stmarks

Monday, March 27th - Faith and Fellowship @ 10am Zoom Link, Password: stmarks

Weekly Schedule

Wednesday, March 22nd

9am - Property Day

6pm - Soup Supper

7pm - Holden Evening Prayer

Thursday, March 23rd

5:30pm - Handbell Rehearsal

7pm - Choir Rehearsal

Friday, March 24th

10am - Archives Mtg

Saturday, March 25th

10am - Yarn Angels (Zoom)

Sunday, March 26th

8:30am - Worship

9:45am - Faith Formation

11am - Worship

Monday, March 27th

10am - Faith and Fellowship (Zoom)

Tuesday, March 28th

9am - Quilters

10am - Staff Meeting

Wednesday, March 29th

9am - Property Day

6pm - Soup Supper

7pm - Holden Evening Prayer

Sunday, March 26th

Readings:

Isaiah 7:10-14; Psalm 45; Hebrews 10:4-10; Luke 1:26-38

Greeters:

8:30am-Tom and Brenda Stewart;

11am-Eric and Susan Van Tassel

Ushers:

8:30am -Walter Hitch and Ken Clark;

11am-Tom and Beth Biltz

Altar Guild:

8:30am-Amy Zellers;

11am-Donna Turnbaugh

Acolyte:

8:30am-Eleanor Schreck;

11am- Anne Blackwell

Assisting Minister:

8:30am-Carolyn Bradley;

11am-Bonnie Richards

Reader:

8:30am-Linda Kinsinger;

11am- Susan Van Tassel

Communion Assistant:

8:30am-Diane Hughes;

11am-Bonnie Morris

8:30am Live Stream:

Chris Miller

Contact Information

Parish Administrator

admin@stmarkslutheran.net

Our Mission:

Making disciples by loving Christ,

growing in faith, serving all people

Our Vision:

Experiencing and sharing God's grace as an inclusive, intergenerational congregation through Worship, Outreach, Learning and Fellowship  

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