St. Marks Evangelical Lutheran Church
Learning Opportunities
Sunday Morning Sunday School for all ages resumes October 1. If you are being called to teach, please call or text Ruth Doll at 419-302-9653.
The Adult Sunday School Class resumes Sunday, September 10 at 9:00 a.m. in Multi-Purpose Room 4. Please consider joining this group of interesting adults of all ages who all have a shared goal of learning more about the Bible and how to apply it to our daily living. We will begin a new study exploring the Psalms. Grab a coffee or tea in the Gathering Space and join us! Julie Miars Golden facilitates this class.
The High School & Junior Youth have started meeting weekly at 9:00 on Sunday mornings to laugh together, discuss the Bible together, and pray together. In addition, the youth will be engaging in monthly group activities. During September the group will be going as a group to the Fields of Faith (the date is undetermined at press time). They will also serve God by picking up litter on our assigned highway, followed by a swimming party. The tentative date is the second Sunday in September.
The Men resume their bi-monthly Bible Study on the first and third Saturdays of the month. They meet in the Gathering Space from 8:00 am to 10:00 am.
A Day for Women to Gather and Experience God’s Grace and Love.
Place: Pastor Carol’s home at 11659 Glynwood Rd. Wapakoneta
Date: October 14: 10:00 am -3:00 pm Date Change
Time: 10:00 am -3:00 pm (Refreshments from 9:30-10:00)
What: A gathering of women from St. Mark’s, Wapakoneta & St. Peter, Delphos.
Bring: Something (symbol or item) that is important to you as you reflect on your faith journey.
RSVP: Text or call Pastor Carol Pretorius at 419-512-4490.
Servant’s Day
Servant’s Day – an opportunity to give a helping hand to our neighbors in the community – is September 23. If you are willing and able to assist, please call the church office at 419-738-3122 or email Pastor Doug at PastorDougP@gmail.com.
Lunch and Learn: A Program for Seniors
Plan now to join us at Trinity Lutheran Church, Moulton, for Senior Lunch and Learn, at Noon on the third Thursdays of September, October, and November (as well as March, April, and May)! We'll enjoy a time of prayer and fellowship, a tasty lunch, and a brief informational session. The sessions are open to all seniors and any drivers/caregivers.
Our first Lunch and Learn will be held on Thursday, September 21, at noon. Lunch will be provided by J. Marie's Restaurant. The program, Exercise for Flexibility and Balance, will be presented by Elizabeth Davis of the Wapakoneta Family YMCA.
Lunch and Learn is presented by the Advocates of Compassion, and is partially funded by the Activate Faith Challenge. We'll see you on September 21!
Chancel Choir Ensemble
Chancel Choir Ensemble begins practice Wednesday, Sept. 6 at 7:00 pm in Multipurpose room #2. New and experienced voices are welcome! We generally rehearse the first two Wednesdays of the month.
Thank you to Jen Garber, J.P. Metz, Julie Miars Golden, Nelson Golden, Lyla Wilder, Melissa Grunden, Kristin Doll, Amanda Schmerge, and Sarah Garber who shared their time and talents this summer by supplying our musical offerings. We would love to include others, especially during Youth Sundays. Please let Melissa Grunden know if you are willing to share a song.
First Communion
First Communion for all children whose parents believe that they are ready to receive it will be held on Sunday, October 15 at the 10:15 am worship service. (Generally second grade is the recommended age level but it varies by family.)
If you would like your child to participate please text or call Pastor Doug at 419-512-4491 or email him at PastorDougP@gmail.com to sign up to participate in the preparatory classes. These classes will be arranged at a time which is mutually convenient for all the families.
