Mini-MARKS

January 26, 2023

Church Announcements

Faith Formation

January 29th @ 9:45 New Member Reception and Christina Auch Welcome

During the Faith Formation hour, we will enjoy a time of coffee, food, and fellowship as we welcome new members to our congregation. During this time, we will also hear from our guest preacher, Pastor Christina Auch, as she shares with us memories from her time at St. Mark’s and her life and ministry since being a Vicar. Look for a sign-up sheet in early January to help provide food for this event.

Beginning, February 5th @ 9:45am - What can we say about death? w/ Pastor Matt

What does the Bible say about dying and what comes after? How does the ELCA talk about end of life decisions? Can I be cremated and still be part of the bodily resurrection? Join Pastor Matt for the faith formation hour February 5th through March 5th in the library as we discuss how our Christian faith informs our view of what it means to live and die in Christ. Scripture, sacred music, and poets will accompany our discussion.

January Noisy Buckets - ABCCM Crisis Ministry Pantry

Sunday, January 29th

The January Noisy Bucket collection will be used to purchase food items for the ABCCM Crisis Ministry pantry as their shelves have been bare over the last few months. Start collecting your loose change and those folded bills, and let's fill those buckets! If you have some food items to donate, please put them in the bin by the courtyard.

Faith Based Summer Camp

Deacon Katie and Pastor Matt agree- faith based summer camp is one of the best ways to instill faith in young people, and St. Mark’s wants to help your child(ren) attend camp this summer. We are blessed to have Lutheridge, Lutherock, and Camp Agape all right here in NC, and if your child(ren) attends one of these Lutheran camps, St. Mark’s will contribute $250 toward the registration fee (or up to $500 for family camp). Registration is open now, and prices will go up in March, so register now!

Click to view the 2023 Summer Camp Catalog

For registration details, please contact Danielle in the church office

(e) admin@stmarkslutheran.net (p)828.253.0043

Lutheran Service Carolinas

Lutheran Services Carolinas has new volunteer opportunities and updates. To stay connected view their last email.

Centennial Celebration

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!

January Save The Dates

29 - Guest Preacher - Christina Auch

29 - Reception for New Members and Christina Auch @ 9:45am

Click to view the 1st Quarter Newsletter

January 29th, Guest Preacher, 8:30 & 11am

Christina is currently the interim associate pastor at Grace Lutheran Church in Hendersonville, NC. The year she served as vicar at St. Mark's (2012-2013) she celebrated the congregation’s 90th anniversary and installed the stained-glass windows that tell the biblical narrative in the fellowship hall. Throughout her internship, she has appreciated the importance of telling God’s Story and helping others see themselves in it. To read about her favorite memory click 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.

Complete Online Acts of Service Card Here

Acts of Service

Throughout 2023 we will be celebrating what God has done through the people of St. Mark’s for the past 100 years, while also remembering that God has work for us yet to do!


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.

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

Saturday, January 28th - Yarn Angels @ 10am Zoom Link, Password: stmarks

Monday, January 30th - Faith and Fellowship @ 10am Zoom Link, Password: stmarks

Weekly Schedule

Thursday, January 26th

5:30pm - Handbell Rehearsal

7pm - Choir Rehearsal

Friday, January 27th

9am - Archives Meeting

Saturday, January 28th

10am - Yarn Angels (Zoom)

Sunday, January 29th

8:30am - Worship w/ Christina Auch

9:45am - New Member Reception

11am - Worship w/ Christina Auch

Monday, January 30th

10am - Faith and Fellowship (Zoom)

Tuesday, January 31st

9am - Quilters

10am - Staff Meeting

Wednesday, February 1st

9am - Property Day

January 29th

Readings:

Micah 6:1-8; Psalm 15; 1 Corinthians 1:18-31; Matthew 5:1-12

Greeters:

8:30am-Henry & Barbara Ulrichs; 11am-Eric & Susan Van Tassel

Ushers:

8:30am Carolyn & Mike Bradley; 11am-Dave & Ali Schuetze

Altar Guild:

8:30am-Amy Zellers; 11am-Bonnie Morris

Acolyte:

8:30am-Eleanor Schreck; 11am-Eileen Cram & Erick Smith

Assisting Minister:

8:30am-Mary Brady; 11am-Randy Warren

Reader:

8:30am-Carl Schreck; 11am-Beth Korb

Communion Assistant:

8:30am-Anne Sites; 11am-Bonnie Morris

Live Stream:

11am-Bob Mihara

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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