Join us for worship this Sunday, July 25, for
the Ninth Sunday after Pentecost
9:30am
Worship with us in person or virtually!
You're also invited to join us for fellowship following the service!
We will be live streaming the 9:30am service on Facebook
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St. Mark Giving
To support our weekly Plan for Ministry, $5,490 is needed each week.
---July 12th through July 18th giving totaled: $4,674
To support our Plan for Ministry thus far, $153,748 is needed
---Our year to date giving is: $148,114
Thank you for your continued support of the St. Mark ministries!
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Livestream Update
We are almost at the point that we will be able to livestream via our high quality camera. However, it was determined that the sound system needed to be moved to the back of the sanctuary to ensure the best experience for everyone (in person and online). After much discussion, the council has decided to move forward with the move. This comes with a cost and that is: $9,321.
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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LAST WEEK TO DROP ITEMS OFF
Social Ministries is hosting a clothing drive for the Homeless Vets in Minnesota and YOU are invited to join us in the giving!
We will have a box in the narthex during the month of July for your donations. Along with a few drive thru days allowing the community to drop off items as well. The final day is July 27th from 4-6pm.
We will deliver the items collected to
St. Cloud VA Hospital and Third Saturday in Minneapolis.
Ask yourself what would you need if you had to sleep under the stars in all kinds of weather? They will accept new or gently used clean items for both women and men.
This list includes, but is not limited to the following (both men and women):
Shirts, t-shirts, pants, long johns, sweaters, sweatshirts, jackets, coats, socks, shoes, boots, hats,
gloves, sleeping bags, blankets, pillows, towels, combs, toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap, razors.
If you have questions, please contact Ginny Hestekind or Karen Gregory.
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VBS 2021
God's Good Creation
August 9-13
6-8pm
Dinner starts at 5pm
Ages 3-12
Volunteers 12+
Registration is open and ALL are welcome! We are partnering with Living Waters Lutheran Church and they will be hosting it this year! We can't wait to explore God's Good Creation with you!
Volunteers are needed for many different areas, be on the look out for more info on that.
If you have any questions, please let us know.
Donation tags are ready to be picked up! They are in the narthex, please bring your item back no later than August 1st. Thank you!
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Are you in need of some 8 foot tables? We have some that we are looking to get rid of. They are the wood heavy ones and would be great for family gatherings. They are available for a free will donation and all funds received will go towards off setting the cost of purchasing new lightweight tables. If you have any questions, please let the office know. |
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Thank you so much!
We collected over 41 units of blood at our last blood drive.
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Our next Markings will come out in September and will include
everything through December!
If you have anything you would like to add to the Markings, please get that information to Jenny no later than August 15th.
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Our lives are made up of small, daily decisions that eventually shape our character. Jesus highlights this principle in Luke 16:10, “Whoever is faithful in little things will be faithful in large ones.”
We are inviting each of you to participate in monthly experiment that will engage and encourage you to look at stewardship in a whole new way.
We are roughly half way through our yearly Stewardship Experiments and we couldn't be more excited to hear your reflections. Below you will find a recap of the experiments and a chance to fill in your thoughts and experiences for each one so far. If you missed a few months, just let us know, we have extras!
August’s experiment is ready for pick up! Rest is an act of trust and stewardship. We are encouraging you to take some time for Sabbath this month.
If you haven't picked up the last few months of experiments, they are available at church
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This week we are praying for:
-Sandy Geslin, as she heals from knee replacement surgery
-Tricia Niesche who is healing and preparing for cataract surgery
-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
-Karen Willy’s sister-in-law, Jeanette, with her new diagnosis of pancreatic cancer.
If you'd like to be added to the prayer chain, please contact Jenny at office@stmarkcp.org
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Lawn Mowers and Grounds Maintenance
We would like to thank Bill Christiansen for mowing the lawn this week! Wayne Olson, you are up this week.
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Worship Volunteers Are Needed!
Are you interested in helping with worship? If so, contact Jenny in the office. She's created a schedule for the summer, but would love to add you to it!
Another area that we could use some help with is a Worship Host. What's that you ask? It is 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. It's an area that is greatly appreciated and needed for each Sunday morning. If you are interested, send Jenny in the office an email. Thank you!
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Monday July 26
Office Hours: 10-3pm
Staff Support Mtg: 5:30pm
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Tuesday July 27
Office Hours: 10-3 pm
Staff Meeting: 10am
Vet Clothing Drive: 4-6pm
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Wednesday July 28
Office Hours: 10-3pm
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Friday July 30
Henry Lahn Funeral
Visitation: 12-1pm
Service: 1pm
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Saturday July 31
AA: 10:30am
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Sunday August 1
Worship at 9:30am
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Worship Attendance
Average Online Worship Attendance: 205
July 11: 222
July 4: 118
June 27: 150
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: $153,748
Year to Date Giving: $148,114
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Growing Together in God's Love to Serve Others
One North Road, Circle Pines, MN 55014
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