Sunday, November 25 Christ the King 8:00 A.M. Worship
9:30 A.M. Worship
9:30 A.M. Baptism of Braelynn Brockett
9:30 A.M. Sunday School
11:00 A.M. Worship Monday, November 26 9:00 A.M. Classic Chorale Rehearses
1:00 P.M. Bible Study
4:00 P.M. Deadline for MEMOS
6:30 P.M. Emotions Anonymous Tuesday, November 27 10:00 A.M. Staff Meeting
11:00 A.M. St. Mark Duplicate Bridge
6:00 P.M. Bible Study
7:00 P.M. Council Meeting | Wednesday, November 28 9:00 A.M. Men's Bible Study
9:00 A.M. Women's Bible Study
9:00 A.M. St. Mark Ringers
5:30 P.M. Good News Bearers
6:150 P.M. Bible Study
6:30 P.M. Confirmation
7:00 P.M. Voices of St. Mark Thursday, November 29 7:30 A.M. Panera Book Study
9:00 A.M. Cherry Valley Bridge Group
10:00 A.M. Primetimers Crafting Event - Fellowship Hall
6:30 P.M. Decorate the Church for Christmas - All are Welcome!
6:30 P.M. Emotions Anonymous
6:30 P.M. Diakonia
7:00 P.M. Praise Band Rehearses Saturday, December 1 9:30 A.M. Christmas Concert Rehearsal Sunday, December 2 First Sunday of Advent 8:00 A.M. Worship
9:30 A.M. Worship
9:30 A.M. Sunday School
9:30 A.M. Baptism of Adleigh Siemens
11:00 A.M. Worship
3:00 P.M. Christmas at St. Mark Concert | We welcome Braelynn Marie Brockett as a child of God. Braelynn will be baptized on Sunday, November 25 at the 9:30 A.M. service. Her parents are Joe Brockett and Stephanie Ames and her sponsors are Loren Brockett Jr. and Carmen Huntley. | All singing men are encouraged to join the Marksmen on November 25. Please meet in the choir room by 7:00 A.M. to rehearse. We will be singing an anthem at the 8:00 and 9:30 A.M. services. | Pledge Update: On October 21, we announced our 2019 Congregation Budget goal of $825,800.00, a small increase of only $661 over our 2018 budget. To date, we have received 262 pledges, totaling $721,960.00. This amount represents 96.3% of the $749,700.00 of pledged giving needed for 2019. Our pledged giving of $749,700.00 is a key part of our total budget of $825,800.00. This year’s stewardship campaign will continue each week until our congregation budget goal is reached. We thank you for your participation in this important expression of support and gratitude. Together, we can keep our ministry moving forward with confidence and hope. If you have not turned in your pledge card for 2019, please do so. With everyone's assistance, we can better anticipate the full level of support from all our members for the coming year. | St. Mark Christmas Ministry
It’s “that” time of year again. Time to count our blessings and be giving to others. This year St. Mark Outreach Committee has several opportunities for giving. Unaccompanied Youth Project
(Care packages for thirty-five homeless youth in the local school district)
Items needed: young men’s and women’s hat’s, scarves, gloves, mittens. Body wash, shampoo, conditioner, lip balm, lotion, tissues. $10 gift cards for Wal-Mart or Target. Handmade warm and festive pillowcases. Items are needed by December 9. Remedies Renewing Lives, women’s domestic violence shelter. We have a tote bag with needs list attached. Take a tote bag, fill it up and bring it back. Information and bags are in the Fellowship Hall. Please return to church by December 16. 815 Breathe, new or gently used winter coats for young men and women. Also hats, scarves, gloves and mittens. Please return to church by December 16. Mitten Tree collecting hats, gloves, mittens, scarves for people of all ages. *monetary donations are accepted, for all of the above collections. Make checks to St. Mark and put in the memo line Christmas Ministry. Thank you and God bless. | Poinsettias
We are decorating the Sanctuary for the Christmas season with red and white poinsettias. The cost is $10 per plant. We will begin selling poinsettias on Sunday, November 25. The deadline to order is December 16. | First Tuesday Book Club
The first Tuesday book club is meeting at 1:00 P.M. on Tuesday, December 4 and will be hosted by Carol Malmgren. Please email her at carol@whitebirchvillage.com and let her know if you will attend, or, leave a message at 815-985-7835. We will discuss Zoli by Colum McCann, a story about Romani gypsies and what they went through during the wars. Named one of the best books of the year by the Washington Post and the Christan Science Monitor. Diane Graf will be our reviewer and discussion leader. Looking ahead: Our January book is Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng. | Blessing Candles for Christmas!
St. Mark Youth Ministry is selling locally made, soy candles that include our new church logo. Consider a candle for someone that is a blessing in your life, and get one for yourself as a reminder to count your blessings! Candles will be available for purchase starting in December. If you would like to pre-order, please e-mail Melinda Alekna, melinda@stmarklc.com. Cost of each candle is $16. (we will have a limited number, get them while they last.) Cash or check to St. Mark will be accepted. | We will decorate the church for Christmas on Thursday, November 29 beginning at 6:00 P.M. Folks can report to Fellowship Hall to help, and all are welcome. | Who Loves Their Coffee?
We have fair trade medium and dark roast available. Cost is $8 and supports Lutheran World Relief. Checks to St. Mark or cash. | Please take note of the Family Worship time change to 3:00 P.M. from 4:30. | If you have a prayer request that you would like the prayer chain to pray for, please send it to Karen Kammer at karen@stmarklc.com. Please be specific about your prayer request. All requests are confidential within the prayer chain. If you have requested prayers from the prayer chain, please notify Karen Kammer of any changes or updates so that our prayers can be most relevant. | Sunday school welcomes all children between the ages of three years old and sixth grade. Join us Sunday in the lower level from 9:30-10:30 A.M. Parents should accompany their students to the lower level and sign them in as a part of our Safety Policy. There is no fee for Sunday school. The Sunday school Christmas program will be December 9 at the 9:30 A.M. service. A special rehearsal will take place on Saturday, December 8 at 9-10 A.M. There is no Sunday school on November 25 or December 30. Sunday School Singers will sing Christmas carols during the prelude and offertory on Christmas Eve, December 24 at the 3 P.M. service. Students should arrive at 2:30 P.M. in the lower level. Parents will need to save seats in the sanctuary for their students. The Family Worship service time on Christmas Eve has changed from 4:30 P.M. to 3 P.M. Mark your calendars! Christmas Eve worship times are 3, 8 and 10 P.M. | Youth Connect Advent Party
Youth Connect Advent Party for middle and high school youth. December 2, 5:00-7:00 P.M. Join us at Alpine Lutheran Church 5001 Forest View Avenue, Rockford. Cost is $3 for pizza, pop, and all the activities. There will be Gaga Ball, 9 Square, and Gingerbread House building. See Melinda Alekna for more information. Second Sunday, December 9, 7:00 P.M. at Katie’s Cup. High School event led by high school youth! This month we are discussing “generosity.” We are collecting hats, gloves, and toiletries for teens. This is a fun night with other teens.
See Melinda Alekna for more information. 815-871-0390. St. Mark High School Youth High Adventure Trip June 23-28, 2019. We will be traveling to the Apostle Islands, in northern Wisconsin. Watch for more details! This is for young people entering high school fall 2019 and those in high school. | Make a Wreath - Make a Swag - Create!
We will meet in Fellowship Hall on Thursday, November 29 at 10:00 A.M. to enjoy an afternoon creating an all natural material decoration. Materials will be provided; you just have to bring a wire cutter a scissor and if you have a glue gun. There will be a small charge to cover a few incidentals (which will be collected that afternoon). Everyone is invited and that means the men are welcome too. Remember when we painted flower pots, decorated Halloween pumpkins?? Remember how you enjoyed exercising the creative side of your brain? Well, let's go at it again! We will need you to sign up tor this event so we may plan accordingly. Sign up sheet will be available on Sunday. Any questions call Mary Ann 815-397-5882. | Our St. Mark members: Dorothy Bromemerich, Mary Dvorak, Linda Swanson, Ally Harker, Cristi LaMay, Pam Cottrill, Keith Haggestad, Naomi Hagen. Family and friends of St. Mark members: Bill Durkee, Scott Jones, John and Sandy Hatch, Mike Renstrom, Kim Menke, Ethan Whitney, Carolyn King, Tom Severson, Dawn Thrall, Andrea Anderson, Judy Carten, Tom Wolfe, Katie Butera, Jill Fowler, Walter Landgraf, Kate Nickell, Tim Willard, Ashton Henley, Nathan Gyllin, Mary Pearson. Those serving in the military and their families: Bailey Panjkovich, Xander Gehrke, Jim Tammen, John Nelson, Brandon Ballenger, Taylor Eversole, Dean Barron. | Office Hours
Monday - Friday, 8:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.
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