Thank you to everyone who helped make our 2022 St. Mark Easter breakfast a success. Whether you brought food, helped serve, clean up or came to breakfast, thank you!! It was a great turn out and we served about 90 people.
—The Food & Festival Team: Lori, Grace, Sandy, Linda, Pam and Kent
Sunday School singing
Next Sunday, May 1st, the Sunday School kids will be singing in worship! They will also be showing us The Lord’s Prayer in sign language. Thank you to all who have helped this year with Sunday School - we couldn’t have done it without you!
Global Outreach Survey
As discussed at our annual meeting in January, we want to take the time this year to talk further about how we are supporting our global ministries. Part of our mission is to help our local community and our global communities. For several years, we have been supporting Tanzania in two different ways: monetary donations to help with school scholarships and monetary donations toward the church in Wimbe.
We have created a quick survey for you to take to start the discussion about our continued support of Tanzania and how that could look. Or the idea of starting a new partnership with a different organization. Please take a few minutes to fill this survey out.
Mark your calendars
We’re having a Blue Jean Sunday on May 22nd! Wear your jeans to church and stay to help clean up the church grounds. More info to come.
St. Mark Crisis Fund
The congregation has generously supported a designated fund that has allowed Pastor Mollie to help many people in need. Due to the high need in the last few months, this account has significantly decreased. If you are willing and able to make a donation to the St. Mark Crisis Fund, we’d greatly appreciate it. Please indicate your donation with “Crisis Fund” in the memo. There is also a line labeled on the online giving page for Crisis Fund as well. Thank you in advance for your gracious donations.
Adult Golf & Social Hour
Like to golf? All couples and singles are welcome to join in on the fun! Sunday afternoons starting at 4:00 PM, May 22th thru September 18th at Majestic Oaks Golf Course (Signature Course). 9 Holes of non-competitive golf, Post-golf social hour(s) / dinner in the clubhouse. There is week-to-week scheduling is available and tee times will be made accordingly based on who replies by Thursday. $16/person green fees with riding carts included for those who need or want them. If you have any questions please contact: Jon Tennessen 651-780-7368 or email jonandmaggie@gmail.com
St. Mark Plant Sale
Is it really true that “the third time’s the charm?” We hope so. After having to cancel this new event for the past two years, we are excited to announce that it is a GO for 2022!
Saturday, May 21, 2022
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
We need YOUR help! Please contribute to the St. Mark Plant Sale by dividing your house plants, perennials & bulbs, potting them and labeling them with plant names and any special planting instructions such as sun/shade or planting depth. We will accept plants for drop off at Church on Thursday, May 19th and Friday, May 20th from 4:00-7:00 pm.
Then on Saturday we will have the main event and sell the plants to those wishing to purchase something new for their gardens. Proceeds from this event will be used to fund landscaping projects around St. Mark.
Pots that were saved over the last 3 years will be made available in early May for pickup at church for anyone who would like some to take home to have ready some time in May. We will also accept garden art that we can sell along with our plants. So take a look around and see what you may not need or want. More details to follow.
Thank you for your support with this project. After 2+ years of hibernation we hope to have many of you excited to participate. Anyone with questions or ideas, please feel free to reach out to me or Team members Barb Saunders, Cindy Huseby & Diane Kampa. We look forward to hearing from you.
Camp Wapo
Looking for something to do in the middle of summer? Come to Camp Wapo with us! We have spots reserved for all ages! More info can be found on the bulletin board on the ramp in the narthex. More information and registration can be found via this link:
http://lwlbci.com/stmark-cp
Seeds Camp - completed grades 1st-3rd - July 15-17th | Wapo Youth Camp - completed grades 4th - 8th - July 10 - 15th | Ox Lake Roots - completed grades 7th - 12th - July 10-15th
Vanco Update
Our eGiving provider - Vanco, has launched an updated mobile app called Vanco Mobile to replace GivePlus Mobile. You can download the Vanco Mobile app for free from the App Store or Google Play. From there, you can make a one-time donation or set up recurring giving right through the app. Please download Vanco Mobile by April 30. Vanco will be retiring GivePlus Mobile after this date. This does not affect simply giving or giving via our website, just if you use your phone to give. If you have questions or need assistance with our new mobile app, please contact the office.
