Sunday, July 21 8:00 A.M. Worship
9:30 A.M. Worship
11:00 A.M. Worship Monday, July 22 6:30 P.M. Emotions Anonymous Tuesday, July 23 10:00 A.M. Staff Meeting
11:30 A.M. Duplicate Bridge | Wednesday, July 24 Thursday, July 25 9:00 A.M. Cherry Valley Bridge Group
1:00 P.M. Sew and Sews
6:30 P.M. Emotions Anonymous
7:00 P.M. Praise Band Rehearses Friday, July 26 7:30 A.M. St. Mark Men's Breakfast at Denny's
1:00 P.M. Dick Zimmanck's Visitation
2:00 P.M. Dick Zimmanck's Memorial Service Sunday, July 28 8:00 A.M. Worship
9:30 A.M. Worship
11:00 A.M. Worship | St. Mark Prayer Chain
Would you like to be a part of the St. Mark prayer chain? Prayer requests come into the church office weekly. As we receive prayer requests we would send out an e-mail and ask that you pray daily for the persons mentioned in the requests. All requests are to remain confidential. Please e-mail melinda@stmarklc.com if you would like to participate in the prayer chain. “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.” Colossians 4:2. | To our dear friends at St. Mark,
Thank you for your many many cards for our 60th Wedding Anniversary on July 4. We were overwhelmed that so many of you still remember us and would celebrate our 60 years together. We had an awesome anniversary with our family. You folks have been and continue to be an important part of that journey. We always hear great things happening at St. Mark. Greetings to all of you; pastors, staff and congregation. We always hold you in our prayers.
~Pastor Don and Janet Lavelle | Bear's Lemonade Stand
St. Mark Proud! We are so excited to report that our Bear’s Lemonade Stand was a great success! The current total is $4,327.55! That’s a lot of lemonade, a lot of love, friends, family and community support! Thank you St. Mark family for helping our youth in their fundraising efforts. Our youth served over 20 gallons of lemonade, that’s 355 cups! Edgebrook Farmer’s Market was a great place to serve a lot of people! I’m super proud of our youth-serving on this very hot day! Thank you to Carson Davenport and our crew of helpers…Josh Sattler, Emma and Claire James, Anna Hornick, Aiden and Mason Westerberg.
Thank you! | A Huge Thank You to the Sew and Sews!
Without hesitation, the group assembled 75 bandana bibs for special needs children. As part of Mosaic International, I have the privilege of delivering these items to children in Moshi, Tanzania next week! Thank you to St. Mark Members for the support and shared excitement in this adventure!
Sincerely, Patty Powers | Pastor Mark Hagen's Sabbatical began on July 1, and he plans to be back in the church office on September 25. Since he will be unavailable during this time, please contact Pastor Chad and the church office for any pastoral needs. | Keeping St. Mark's Office Updated
With the current HIPAA Laws, the church is not informed when you're hospitalized. Please have a friend or family member notify the church directly if you are a loved one is hospitalized. Thank you. | Middle and High School Youth
July 24, 6:30 P.M. Ski Broncs Show
July 31, 6:30 P.M. Scavenger Hunt at St. Mark
August 7, 6:30 P.M. Campfire/Cookout at St. Mark
Home to see you next week!
Summer fun with Carson Davenport and Melinda Alekna. Questions? Call or text Melinda 815-871-0390. melinda@stmarklc.com | In-the-Bag Sunday will focus on collecting uniform items or financial donations to support the St. Mark Uniform Co-op. Last year we served Ellis and Lewis Lemon. This year we’re excited to announce that we have continued to grow by adding McIntosh Elementary to the Co-op program. That means 3 schools and over 1000 students need affordable uniforms. Bags will be passed out on July 21, to be returned on July 28. We’re collecting new and used uniforms, girl and boy, sizes 6 thru 14, polo shirts in red, yellow or navy (no logos), and uniform pants (no jeans) in khaki or navy. Lists will be on each bag. If you’d rather donate money to the project, we’d be happy to do the shopping for you! Your help is greatly appreciated! The need is great and the families appreciate the opportunity to be able to provide for their children in an affordable way. If you are interested in helping sell during Registration Day on August 13th, contact Maureen Hargrove at mthargrove@gmail.com. Registration is from 7am to 7pm at Ellis, Lewis Lemon and McIntosh. Your help is appreciated and I believe you will find your time rewarding. | A few life lessons keep coming back to me.
That happened yesterday in my early morning quiet time with the Lord. I was reading the beginning of 2nd Samuel. One of David's young men, Asahel, is chasing Abner, the commander of Israel's King Mephibosheth's Army. He plans to have quite a conquest. But Abner turns and asks why there should be more bloodshed. Asahel refuses to listen. Abner stops, sticks out the blunt end of his spear, and it goes through Asahel, killing him. He dies because he would not listen.
We too lose out when we don't listen, and we gain so much when we listen! After all, that's our mission: to encourage by listening. Our next regular meeting will be Thursday, September 19, from 2 to 3 p.m. in the Conference Room. I'm already looking forward to seeing you. In the meantime, we need to keep caring! Summer vacations and kids' schedules can mean fewer family visits for elders.
And, something new! Our Saint Mark member Lynn Schubert is beginning a telephone ministry. She'll check in regularly with selected homebound members. If you'd like to receive a caring call from her, do call our church office and leave the message. May the Lord watch between me and thee... Pastor Chuck
P.s. I'll be leaving for Colorado this Friday and returning on Sunday, July 21st, where our family will be going to music camp for 13-year-old Annabelle. Your prayers for our safe travel are welcome. | Our St. Mark members: Jan Stringer, David Wright, Jim Tooley, Jerry Cazaniga, David Young, Keith Haggestad, Naomi Hagen. Family and friends of St. Mark members: Janelle Taylor, Richard Seidl, Dale Tallmadge, Gerald Smith, Katelyn Audette, Rich Theyerl, Jim Swanson, Pastor Jane McChesney, Earl Karau, Ann Eck, Clay Heinrich, Denise Nichols, Mary Graham, Barbara Heckart, Kim Menke, Noah and Ellie Adams, Norma Comstock, Scott Jones, Ethan Whitney, Carolyn King, Tom Severson, Katie Butera, Ashton Henley, Nathan Gyllin. Those serving in the military and their families: Tristan Davenport, Scot Hornick, Bailey Panjkovich, Xander Gehrke, Jim Tammen, Brandon Ballenger, Taylor Eversole, Dean Barron. | Summer Office Hours
Monday - Thursday, 8:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.
Friday 8:00 A.M. - Noon
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