Join us for worship this Sunday, November 7th,
for All Saints Sunday
9:30am
Worship with us in person or virtually!
Join us for fellowship and education afterwards!
Sunday school will resume this week as we learn about Baby Moses and adult education will learn more about the women of the Bible.
We will be live streaming the 9:30am service on Facebook
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-- Just a reminder --
Daylight savings time ends on Sunday November 7th. Don't forget to fall back an hour!
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St. Mark Giving
To support our weekly Plan for Ministry, $5,490 is needed each week.
---October 25th through October 31st giving totaled: $3,530
To support our Plan for Ministry thus far, $236,113 is needed
---Our year to date giving is: $209,917
Thank you for your continued support of the St. Mark ministries!
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Women of the Bible
Join us on Sunday, after worship, as we welcome, Claire Bischoff, Professor of Theology at St. Catherine University. We'll learn more about how women have an important role in the Bible.
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Our new Social Justice team has an incredible opportunity for you!
"White Privilege" a powerful play performed in a series of vignettes, by both black and white actors. St. Mark would love to have a group to attend this event! Saturday Nov. 6th, 2021 at 7PM at Christ on Capitol Hill Lutheran Church (105 University Ave West, St. Paul, MN). Tickets are $20 and can be purchased online: chainreactiontp.simpletix.com
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Our next blood drive is Monday November 8th!
All slots are full - thank you! However, there is still a large need for donations. Don't wait until our next drive in January to donate. Find another location by following this link:
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We will not be having a Town Hall meeting on Nov. 14th anymore. Please be on the look out for an email/letter with more information. |
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St. Mark Holiday Bazaar is next Saturday!
Covid will mean some adjustments but we’re excited to be able to hold this event again! We are very grateful for the volunteers who have expressed willingness to help with the Bazaar this year.
Choir's famous chili lunch will still be offered, but as 'to go'. And don't forget your dessert to go as well! There's lots of amazing vendors getting ready to kick the holiday season off with us, so don't miss it - and invite your friends!
A big thank you to the coordinators this year: Susan Koosmann, Nora Hemquist and Cindy Huseby.
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Looking for some ways to help this holiday season?
See below for a some ideas!
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Gas and Food Cards
As the days get colder, we are noticing a higher need for food and gas cards for our community. If you are interested in donating food or gas cards, please drop them off in the office. Amounts should stay between $10-$20 and ideas of stores are: Target, Walmart, Cub Foods, Holiday.
Mitten Tree
Social Ministry will have a mitten tree planted for the month of November and December. Bring in children's and women's NEW hats, scarves and mittens. Everything that grows on the tree will be delivered to Centennial Schools and to the Alexander House. If you have any questions, please contact Cheryl Collard at cksmcollard@comcast.net
Adopt a Family - Hope for Youth
Christmas is coming soon! Imagine being young, unmarried and homeless in Minnesota during winter. YOU have the opportunity to make a difference. HOPE4Youth in Anoka has 5 young moms and their children that need our help. Look for the Adopt-a-family tree in the narthex and select a tag with instructions. Want to do more? HOPE4YouthMN.org has ways you can help now and throughout the year. |
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Craft Afternoon!
Join us on Sunday November 28th for an afternoon of crafting and fellowship! We've reserved some space at Appleberry's Attic in downtown Anoka for a group of us to come and try something new!
When: Meet at Appleberry's Attic at 1pm on Nov. 28th
Who: All ages are welcome!
Cost: The cost depends on what project you'd like to do - so many options!
If more space is needed, we can accommodate as well!
This is a great way to spend the afternoon with family and friends! Don't miss out on this!
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November's It's the Little Things Experiment
are ready for pick up!
For this month’s experiment, we are inviting you to to take some time to read through the scriptures. This is a time to just reflect on how your faith has grown or changed over the last few years. Remembering, that the kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed. Even though it's the smallest of all seeds, it grows into the largest tree.
If you haven't picked up the last few months of experiments, they are available at church
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There's still time to purchase your Tanzania Quilt tickets! The more tickets you buys, the better chance you'll have of winning this amazing quilt! Tickets are $10. You can also purchase them online via this link as well.
If you have any questions, please chat with Anita Pouchnik. Thank you!
And if you haven't already, make sure to return your envelope from our monthly experiment to support Tanzania as well!
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Congratulations to our newest confirmands! |
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Livestream Update
If you would like to help offset the cost, please put ‘Sound System Move” on your donation or using the online donation line names Sound System Move. The remaining amount will come from the capital improvements fund.
If you have any questions, please let the council know.
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This week we are praying for:
-Kent Barnard's dad, Richard
-Jasmine
-Kent Barnard, as he heals from shoulder surgery
-Kathy Christensen's brother-in-law, Bob, who has been placed on hospice
-Robbin Sonnenberg, in her new diagnosis of colon cancer and perforated bowel.
-Lisa Hutchinson's sister-in-law, Susan Bushey (and family) who is starting cancer treatment.
-Yvonne Guptill
-Sherry, Kathie Wilkinson's sister
-Verna Wood
-Joanne Hanson's sister, Wendy Brown who is going through chemo treatments.
-Sandy Borchert
-Sue Frieburg
-Paula Forester's cousin's Sandie and Mark.
-Mashell Olsen, Sheri Hanson's friend who was recently diagnosed with a metastatic tumor.
-Shannon Cleary, Cheryl Collard's family friend
-Leslie Pracht
-Dave Wilkenson, as he heals from recent knee surgery
If you'd like to be added to the prayer chain, please contact Jenny at office@stmarkcp.org
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Worship Volunteers
Are you interested in being added to this list? Send Jenny an email and she will make sure you get added into the rotation that starts in January 2022.
We are still in need of some volunteers to be Worship Hosts (someone, besides Pastor Mollie or Jenny, that makes sure all of our greeters, ushers, lectors, and reader of the prayers are in worship that morning). If you're interested, sign up here. Thanks! |
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Monday November 8
Office Hours: 12-4pm
Red Cross Blood Drive
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Tuesday November 9
Office Hours: 12-5pm
Staff Meeting: 1:30pm
Contemplative Practices: 6:30pm
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Wednesday November 10
Office Hours: 12-5pm
Confirmation: 6:30pm
Choir Rehearsal: 6:30pm
Youth Group: 7:00pm
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Thursday November 11
Veterans Day
Office Hours: 12-3pm
Morning Quilters: 9:30am
Stitchin' in the Dark: 6pm
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Saturday November 13
HOLIDAY BAZAAR!
9-3PM
AA: 10:30am
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Sunday November 14
Worship: 9:30
Fellowship/Education: 10:45am
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Worship Attendance
2021 Average Worship Attendance: 160
October 24:107
October 17: 137
October 10: 145
October 3: 134
Total number includes online and in person
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St. Mark Giving
To support our 2021 Plan For Ministry, our year to date offering should be: $236,112
Year to Date Giving: $209,917
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Growing Together in God's Love to Serve Others
One North Road, Circle Pines, MN 55014
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