St. Marks Evangelical Lutheran Church
Bev Cummins Dies
Bev Cummins died on January 6 after battling cancer for a long time. At her request no funeral service was held. Our condolences and prayers are with her family and friends.
Administrative Assistant Position Open
Elaine Hawkins, our administrative assistant, has resigned to better care for baby Winnie. If you know of anyone who might serve well in this capacity, please contact Pastor Doug.
Ash Wednesday Worship at Noon at Holy Face of Jesus
The annual noon community Lenten worship services and a meal begin on February 18 at the Roman Catholic Church now called the Holy Face of Jesus. The theme for this year is The Beatitudes: Attitudes of the Heart Personally and Communally. Father Sean Wilson will lead the worship service which includes the imposition of ashes. The theme for the day is “Blessed are the poor in spirit…” A meal will follow worship. A freewill offering will be taken.
The following week on February 25 the new pastor of St. Paul UCC, Pastor Paul Bomeli, will lead worship on the theme of “Blessed are those who mourn…”
First Communion Classes
First Communion classes will be Sundays, February 1, 8, and 15, from 9:00 to 10:00. First Communion will be Sunday, February 15, at the 10:15 am worship service. Any child from second to fifth grade whose parents feel that the child is ready for First Communion is invited to participate.
Ash Wednesday Worship at 7 pm
You are invited to St. Paul UCC on Wednesday evening February 18 at 7:00 pm when St. Mark’s will join First English Lutheran Church in our annual tri-congregational Ash Wednesday worship. The worship service will include the imposition of ashes and Holy Communion. It is anticipated that Pastor Lorenzo Thomas will be the preacher. First English is voting to call him at their congregational meeting on February 1.
Lenten Midweek Services at St. Mark’s Begin February 25
Lenten Midweek Worship begins on Wednesday February 25 with a meal from 6:00 to 6:45 and a worship service from 7:00 pm to 7:25 pm. A feature of the worship service is a humorous skit featuring BoxBob and BoxSue learning about the meaning of Lent. The Altar Guild will be serving soup and sandwiches.
