This Sunday,
July 3, 2022
- New Worship Time For The Summer!
- 9:30 am: Blended Worship onsite and online
- 10:30 am: Fellowship hour
- There will be no communion during service
- Remember to wear your name tag as we get reacquainted
- The nursery will be staffed during worship service
- Please sign attendance pads in pews.
- Bring a friend!
Online Worship:
The 9:30 am service can be viewed live here. Click here for Sunday's service bulletin. Click here to see previous worship services on St. Mark's YouTube Channel. Be sure to "like" the service, subscribe to the YouTube Channel, and share the post on your Facebook page so more people can hear the good news!
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From Your Senior Pastor
Thank you for the wonderful farewell last Sunday. It was full of special moments. The prayer of blessing during the worship services. Lots of kids helping me fill my suitcase full of memories during the children’s message. A delicious, well-attended brunch between services – including sunflower table centerpieces in honor of Ukraine where my sister lives. Afterwards, as I packed them along with everything else from the last two years and drove my full Prius to our new home in Minnesota to enjoy some vacation time with Mary, my heart was filled with good memories and gratitude to all of you. ~ Pastor Westphal
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One Summer Worship Service
Beginning this Sunday, and continuing through September 4, Labor Day weekend, Sunday worship service will transition to a 9:30 am blended service. These services will feature a lively combination of traditional and contemporary styles of music. Coffee and donuts will be served afterwards at 10:30 am in the John Bates FLC. This will allow everyone to worship and fellowship together this summer. Join us!
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VBS Registration Open!
Monday, July 25 - Thursday, July 28
UPDATE!
Climb aboard for mountains of fun at Rocky Railway VBS! Bring all your train conductors to learn more about how Jesus' power pulls us through! Get ready for a caboose of a time with your train car crew at bible story time, crafts, games, music, and more!
Monday, July 25
6:00 pm VBS Activities Begin
8:00 pm End Time
Additional take home activities will be distributed to do with your children through the remainder of the week.
Ages 4 years through 5th grade ('22-'23 school year) OR Full Family participation. (Children 3 years and younger must be accompanied by an adult family member at all times)
To register online click here, or go to www.stmarkswashington.org and click on the registration link there. Please have your registration in by July 11.
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Gifted for Ministry
Did you know that God calls forth pastors and deacons from the midst of congregations just like yours? Yes, it’s true: a future pastor or deacon may be sitting just behind you in worship on Sunday morning. Pastors and deacons come with a variety of gifts and personalities to serve Christ's church, and the Central/Southern Illinois Synod of the ELCA is sharing stories of its gifted ministers in hopes that you will recognize God's call to ministry in someone you know...or even yourself! If you know someone who is gifted for ministry, let them know, and learn more at CSIS-ELCA.org/gifted. See Pastor Maria Bonine share her story about what it's like to be called and gifted for ministry here.
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Current Congregation Council Members
Here is the current St. Mark's Congregation Council roster.
A * denotes Executive Team members.
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* Roger French - President
*SueAnn Billimack - Vice President
*Dale Claus - Finance
Pam Marcoline-Griffith - Discipleship
Robin Hahn - Evangelism
Abby Swanson - Fellowship
Dr. Brad Stoecker - Health Ministry
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Cindy Calvert - Memorials
Cindy Shuckford - Mission Coord.
Doug Huff - Property
Dennis Gilmore - Stewardship
*Diana Lindahl - Worship
*Pastor Westphal
Pastor Hanson
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Farewell to Emma Paul
After almost three years leading as the Contemporary Worship Director at St. Mark's, Emma has chosen to step down from her position. We thank her for her dedicated service and for sharing her wonderful talents with us. This will be her last Sunday (July 3rd), as the Worship Director. Please come out and wish her well.
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St. Mark's Staffing Needs
Perhaps you or someone you know is looking for a new opportunity and possess the skills needed for one of our open positions. There are both ministry staff and childcare/preschool positions available. The following are areas of need:
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Contemporary Music Director (link)
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Assistant A/V Director (link)
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Child Care/Preschool Substitute Teacher's Aide (link)
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Child Care/Preschool Substitute Teacher (link)
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July Youth News
Saturday, July 23 – 8pm-11pm
It's outdoor movie night in the back parking lot! We’ll provide popcorn, hot dogs, drinks, and the movie! You bring a chair or a blanket and come in your comfy clothes! Our movie will be Sonic the Hedgehog 2! This is a great FREE event so invite all of your friends to join you. Should the weather decide not to cooperate, we'll move inside and watch in the John Bates FLC. Open to students from 7-12 grade!
Friday, July 29 – 10am-12:30pm
Help send kids in need to school with school supplies and a backpack! We'll leave the church at 9:30 am for the Dream Center where we will stuff backpacks for the Backpack Peoria event. After we’re done, it's off to find a place to eat lunch and reflect on our experience. This event is open to students in 7-12 grade and would be a great opportunity to get some confirmation service hours in this summer!
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Monumental Birthdays
in July!!
Em Bachman will celebrate her 90th and Mary Eckhart her 100th. Please help us share in their celebrations by showering them with Birthday Cards!
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Please mail Em’s cards to
(until July 15)
Em Bachman
Liberty Village Apt. 120A
6906 N Stalwort Dr
Peoria, IL 61615
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Please mail or bring Mary’s cards to St. Mark’s (until July 25)
Mary Eckhart
St. Mark’s Lutheran Church
200 S Main Street
Washington, IL 61571
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July WHIP Donations:
Canned Chicken and Tuna
WHIP is in need of canned chicken and tuna. Donations may be left in Beckwith Hall and in the boxes inside St. Mark's East Entrance vestibule (the glass doors facing Main Street).
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Sunday, July 3
- 9:30 am: Blended Worship Service
- 10:30 am: Fellowship time
Monday, July 4
Wednesday, July 6
- 6:00 pm: Women's Bible Study
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Sunday, July 10
- 10:30 am: Blood Pressure Screenings
- 12:30 pm: Kindred Spirit Sisters
Monday, July 11
- 6:00 pm: Special Council Meeting - Call Process Orientation
Tuesday, July 12
- 9:00 am: Peace, Comfort, Quilters
- 6:30 pm: Executive Team
Wednesday, July 13
- 10:00 am: Finance
- 6:00 pm: Women's Bible Study
Thursday, July 14
- Pastor Westphal's last official day as Interim Sr. Pastor
Monday, July 18
- Shannon Boynton and David Blasco Begin
Tuesday, July 19
Wednesday, July 20
- 6:00 pm: Women's Bible Study
Saturday, July 23
- 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm: Outdoor Movie Night in the SMLC Parking Lot (Please Bring Your Own Chair)
Monday, July 25
- Vacation Bible School (6:00pm-8:00pm)
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Multiple Ways to Give
Thank you for your support of St. Mark's.
Weekly Offering Checks can be brought to the collection boxes in the sanctuary or mailed to St. Mark's (200 S. Main Street, Washington, IL 61571). You can set up an online automatic gift from your bank as well.
Website - Give through this link.
Text - Send a text to 833-948-2192, enter the amount you would like to give, and follow the instructions.
Mobile App - Download and install the free Vanco Mobile app from the App or Play Store using the QR code below. Then search for St. Mark's. Follow the instructions to donate.
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Giving Thanks
Your gifts and offerings make it possible for St. Mark’s youth to enjoy an evening of swimming at the Park District pool. Thank you!
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Pastor Lanny Westphal
Senior Pastor
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Pastor Dick Hanson
Visitation Pastor
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