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Sep 2022
Anyone under the age of 10 knows that we don’t talk about Bruno. Do you know why?!? That, my friends, is something you find out when you watch the movie Encanto. If you don’t know why, then you need to come join us for our movie night tonight! Encanto is a fabulous movie for kids and adults alike, with lessons and meanings with every new scene and song. Join us tonight and we will even share pizza and popcorn with you! In Encanto, the main character, Mirabel, begins to question things. What......
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Charting a Course
Thank you for your responses to the questions from Ministry Architects! We had more than 150 people respond, from all walks of life. In addition, we have listening groups meeting in person this weekend,...
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Organizational Life Cycles
GUEST SUBMISSION BY MARCI HILL Have you ever heard of an organizational life cycle? In case you haven’t, it is a concept that describes the phases that organizations, such as businesses, churches, committees, and...
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We Need YOU!
Yes, you! As you read (or will read) in our newsletter, Covenant Council approved a relationship with Ministry Architects to do strategic planning and implementation with us for the next 19 months. The...
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WOW
In worship this week, Pastor Kim will lead us in pondering the Third Essential Prayer, WOW. When’s the last time you had a WOW moment? Anne Lamott calls it that moment when our mind...
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A Praying Church
How is your prayer life? So many people picture their grandmother, sitting in her rocking chair with her Bible in her lap, eyes closed while she talked to God. The reality is, this...
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Taking Stock
With school back in session and summer winding down, programming here at St. Mark’s is beginning to wake up again. This Sunday we will hold our Rally Day—our kids will invite us to...
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Community
Where do you find community? Our kids are going back to school this week – some started this past week and some are starting next week. In most schools in our area, kids will...
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The Importance of an Educated Vote
Guest column by Judy Boroto, Church and Society Committee Spirituality is as much about the public life as it is about personal life: matters of voting for qualified representatives and attending public meetings...
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The Importance of Mentors
Who made an impact in your life? When I was in middle school, I was chosen to have a senior citizen mentor. I don’t know why I was chosen – maybe because my grandparents...
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