St. Marks Evangelical Lutheran Church
Celebration Luncheon September 8th
What are we celebrating?
God’s goodness at St. Mark’s, celebrating What Was, What Is, and What Is to Come!!
Join us for a wonderful chicken and ham luncheon, with salad, veggies, and dessert provided for all at no cost. It will be held immediately after the Sunday worship service on September 8 and serving will begin at 11:30 am in the Fellowship Hall.
For those who need assistance, the newly installed handicapped door opener is available at the courtyard entrance. There will be two people assisting at the base of the stair’s chairlift, and two other volunteers assisting at the top, so that people of all abilities can join the celebration.
Speaking of volunteers, we will be celebrating that day all those who serve during worship services, serve on committees, and serve in a variety of capacities to keep the ministry of St. Mark’s moving forward. Our youth will be volunteering during the luncheon, serving drinks and carrying plates.
The celebration wouldn’t be complete without kicking off the resumption of youth and adult Sunday School and a prayer of thanks that the Renovation Loan has been repaid.
Please contact the church office to confirm your attendance. You may email St. Mark’s at StMarksWapak302@gmail.com, text 567-356-6799, or sign the clipboard on the table in the hall where the bulletins are. Include your name and the number of family members attending. Please let us know if you will not be attending. Those who do not email, text or sign-up will receive a phone call to secure your reservation, so that the food can be ordered. We look forward to having you join the celebration.
handicap door opener
There is a brand-new handicap door opener at the preschool and fellowship hall entrance! The handicap door opener and a new exhaust fan in the kitchen were generously donated to us by Doug & Faye Sorensen and Chris & Yvonne Sorensen.
Blessing the students and educators on August 25.
Preschool Through High School Sunday School
Starting September 8 and every Sunday thereafter from 9:00 am to 10:00 am there will be Sunday School classes for all ages, from preschool through high school. Come. Learn. Enjoy. Make new friends. Grow your relationship with God.
Adult Sunday School
Looking for ways to grow in faith? Join the Bible exploration and conversation on Sundays in the 9:00 a.m. Adult Class in Multi-Purpose Room 2! Max Lucado’s Life Lessons from John will be the focus for the discussions. Whether you are 18 or 85, you will find an interesting discussion, smiles, and opportunities for personal growth in faith. Grab a coffee, tea or hot chocolate in The Gathering Space on your way to class. The class is facilitated by Julie Miars Golden. Contact her with any questions at jgolden@bright.net. See you September 8. Feel free to drop in any time to check the class out. All are welcome. J Highlights include the following:
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Jesus modeling the way of patience.
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How not to be judgmental.
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Pray as Jesus taught us.
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God gives second chances (and many more).
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God’s demonstration of love for us and others. (Go and do likewise.)
Senior Lunch and Learn
Lunch and Learn, a monthly opportunity for food, fellowship, faith—and some useful health information!—will return on Thursday, September 19, noon, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Moulton. Come enjoy a great meal prepared by J. Marie’s Restaurant, followed by a presentation by Mercy Health’s Missy Schlenker, a physical therapist. Come learn how gentle motion can keep your entire self—mind, body, and spirit—healthy and happy! There will even be door prizes! Please RSVP to Darlene Risner, 419-202-5553, by Monday, September 16. And be sure to invite a friend or relative to join you!
Men’s Bible Study
The Men’s Bible Study, which meets on the first and third Saturday mornings of the month, from 8am - 10am, resumes their regular schedule on September 7. Come join the discussion that listens to what God is saying to us through the Scriptures that will be used at worship that weekend. This is for men who want to know God and themselves better.
Wapakoneta Servants Day
Saturday, September 28, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Groups of volunteers will spend the day making repairs to the homes of those who need assistance in the Wapakoneta area. Typical projects include painting, plumbing, carpentry, and yard work. Be a volunteer: contact our church’s Servants Day representative—Mark Swaney (419-601-7635)—to help.
Pastor Doug inviting the children to read a sheet of paper that has written on it: GODISNOWHERE. He explains that Hebrew in the Old Testament was written without spaces and not even vowels! GDSNWHR is what it would have been
The Hebrew words for Mene, Mene, Tekel, Parsins which were written on the wall of King Belshazzar’s palace condemning his actions of misusing the temple vessels.
Paint to Support Advocates of Compassion
Paint a fall scene under the direction of artist Terry Nelson. She has all the supplies and will lead you through the entire process. This Advocates of Compassion Ministry fundraiser will be held on Sunday, September 15, at 2:00 PM at the Trinity Lutheran Church Shelter House, Moulton Ohio. The deadline to sign up is September 8. Please call Trinity Lutheran Church 419-378-6547 to hold a spot. The cost is $30, and all of the proceeds go to the Advocates of Compassion Ministry which supports seniors in our community in the aging process. The acrylic paintings to the left being held by Pastor Steve and Terry Nelson were painted at the Paint & Praise held at St. Peter Lutheran Church, Delphos.
Catechism Instruction
A two-year program of instruction for sixth, seventh, and eighth graders in the basic teachings and practices of the Christian faith will begin September 8. A parents’ meeting will be held on Tuesday evening, September 3, at 7:00 in The Gathering Space. The class instruction will be on Wednesday nights from 7:00-8:00 pm. starting September 25. The confirmands will also meet once a month on Sunday afternoons. Contact Pastor Doug at 419-512-4491 or at PastorDougP@gmail.com for details.
Chamber Ensemble
Practice will begin Wednesday, September 4, in Multi-Purpose Room 2 at 7:00 pm. The ensemble meets the first two Wednesdays of every month. New voices are always welcome!
