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Dec 2023
By Kim Ogle, Associate Pastor What was the best part of your Christmas this year? Being present, the presence of family, or the presents you received? Or was it the person who presented you with a present? Has it occurred to you that each of these words is used at Christmas? Our scripture this week comes from the book of Luke, chapter 2 (Luke 2:22-40). The passage begins as Mary and Joseph arrive at the temple to present Jesus to the Lord. They also offered the “sacrifice required in the law of......
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Making Memories by Serving Others
By Rev. Kevin Lester, Sanctuary Campus Pastor One of the most interesting things to me about Christmastime is how powerfully nostalgic it is for so many of us. As we sing carols, take...
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Have You Considered Year-End Giving?
We gather, connect, and serve so all may experience the love of Christ. By Rev. Lynn Bartlow, Lead Pastor Join Us in Fulfilling Our Mission: Year-End Giving As the year draws to a close,...
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Volunteer Help Wanted for Christmas Season
We gather, connect, and serve so all may experience the love of Christ. By Rev. Lynn Bartlow, Lead Pastor Dear Church Family, The holiday season at our church is a bustling and beautiful time,...
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Celebrating Those Who Have Gone Before Us
By Rev. Lynn Bartlow, Lead Pastor This week our staff was visited by superheroes, extinct reptiles, community helpers, and more. We had a visit from multiple Batmans, Ninja turtles, wizards, and even a few...
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Generosity is so Much More Than a Campaign
By Rev. Lynn Bartlow, Lead Pastor This is a big week of the life of St. Mark’s! We are down to the LAST few days of the pumpkin patch! It’s Rummage to the Rescues!...
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Lend an Ear to Become Part of the Body
By Kim Ogle, Associate Pastor In 1 Corinthians 12, Paul talks about each of us being part of the body of Christ. He’s talking about the parts of the church—apostles, prophets, teachers, miracle workers,...
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Planning, in the Bible and Now
By Rev. Lynn Bartlow Are you a planner? I lamented recently that we don’t seem to be planning well in our household. It seems that I have been invited repeatedly lately to change my...
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Thank You for Supporting Our Youth
By Rachel Mosher Youth Ministries and Common Grounds Coordinator I have been on staff in the St. Mark’s youth department for 7 years now, and have been deeply involved for much longer than that!...
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Vacation Planning and a Vision Summit
By Rev. Lynn Bartlow A good friend of mine in Illinois used to make fun of me and my travels. “Do you ever stay home and work?” Apparently he thought my husband and I...
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