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Oct 2023
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, healers, helpers, leaders and linguists. This list is almost at the end of that chapter. It is part of the letter in which he refers to church as “one body with many parts.” St. Mark’s (both campuses) has people who fit into one or more of these parts. Thankfully, we don’t all have the same gifts. Sometimes, though,......

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Our Pastors and Their Roles

Our Pastors and Their Roles

At Annual Conference this year, I took photos with several former Associate Pastors from here at St. Mark’s. You’ll see in the photo above Jonathan Arnpriester (1992-1996), Jennifer Hageman (2006-2011), Tom Jelinek (2005-2006) and...


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Help for Ukraine

Help for Ukraine

As we watch the news from Ukraine, it’s easy to feel helpless and fearful. As in other times of social anxiety, our Methodist tradition has direction for us. The United Methodist Church speaks against...


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Being Brave

Being Brave

I grew up in northern Florida, lived in Florida all my life, lived just south of the “Space Coast” for a while, and I never saw a space shuttle launch. I can remember, however,...


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Reset Your Thinking

Reset Your Thinking

Have you thought about the opportunities around you every day? Often, I get stuck on my “problems” or my “obstacles.” An unexpected bill. Another doctor’s appointment to squeeze in. An unending supply of emails....


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A New Wilderness

A New Wilderness

I’ve heard many people talk about getting back to normal after this pandemic. I wonder if we are really looking for that or if we are just grasping at anything that will lessen the...


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Do No Harm

Do No Harm

In Wesleyan teaching, we hear the phrase “Three Simple Rules.” John Wesley, the founder of Methodism, taught that there are three simple rules that should guide our actions and decisions. We should strive each...


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