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Today's Readings: Deuteronomy 18:15-20 ; Psalm 111; 1 Corinthians 8:1-13; Mark 1:21-28
Noticias Re"Mark"adas (anuncios espanol) Together in Faith: (Jesus and the apostles) went to Capernaum. When the sabbath came, he entered the synagogue and taught, and they were astounded at his teaching. Mark 1:21-22 We who are stewards of Jesus’ kingdom continue to be astounded at his teaching. We are astounded each time we reflect upon his words and realize the great mission to which we are being called. We are invited to a life of care and concern for one another. How are we to live out that call? Bishop's Committee Parishioner Liaison: Every week there is an assigned member of the Bishop's Committee to serve as a Parishioner Liaison. We encourage parishioners to seek out this assigned member whenever there is a suggestion, question or concern. The liaisons will bring all comments to the monthly meeting of the Bishop's Committee to be addressed as appropriate. This week’s Parishioner Liaison is Judy Hossack. Liturgical Decorations: The flowers on the Altar are sponsored today by Dudley Jans and family in memory of Veronica “Ronnie” Jans who passed 8 years ago on this date, 2010. Bishop’s Visit: Cancelled until a later date. Thrift Store: MarkDowns Thrift Store needs more volunteers! Shifts include every Thursday and Friday from 9 am– 1 pm and the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays from 9 am-12pm. Please contact Barb Haug or Kathy Cheatham for more information. Upcoming Ministry Meetings:
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Full announcements (pdf) Today's readings: Jonah 3:1-5, 10; Psalm 62:6-14; 1 Corinthians 7:29-31; Mark 1:14-20
Noticias Re"Mark"adas (anuncios espanol) Together in Faith: Jesus said to Simon and his brother Andrew, “Follow me and I will make you fish for people.” And immediately they left their nets and followed him. Mark 1:17-18 A person once asked a friend, “When did you decide to follow Jesus?” And the friend answered, “This morning!” The decision to live the Christian life is ratified by the decisions we make each and every day. The decision to reach out in love and respect to our world and our sisters and brothers is a daily choice. Bishop's Committee Parishioner Liaison: Every week there will be an assigned member of the Bishop's Committee to serve as a Parishioner Liaison. We encourage parishioners to seek out this assigned member whenever there is a suggestion, question or concern. The liaisons will bring all comments to the monthly meeting of the Bishop's Committee to be addressed as appropriate. This week’s Parishioner Liaison is John Ddamba Bishop’s Visit: The Rt. Rev. Kirk Smith will be celebrating with us at St. Mark’s on February 4, 2018 for one bilingual service. He has a prepared presentation to share with the congregation that will be at 9 am in Knight Hall with special refreshments. He will be serving as celebrant at our 10 am service with a special treat for the children in attendance. He will also preside over confirmations and receptions. The loose offering for this day is traditionally designated for the Bishop’s Discretionary Fund and there will be envelopes available for additional donations to this fund. Update 1/26/18 - the Bishop's visit has been cancelled and will be rescheduled for a later date. Thrift Store: MarkDowns Thrift Store needs more volunteers! Shifts include every Thursday and Friday from 9 am– 1 pm and the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays from 9 am-12pm. Please contact Barb Haug or Kathy Cheatham for more information. Upcoming Ministry Meetings:
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Junior Warden Schedule: Our Junior Warden, Bob Cheatham, will be keeping regularly scheduled hours at the office: 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month from 8-10 am performing various maintenance duties; also every Friday from 7 am-11 am performing beautification, and property maintenance. If you have questions, comments or just want to help out, please call Bob Cheatham at 602-568-2701. Full Announcements (pdf) Today's Readings: 1 Samuel 3:1-10; Psalm 139:1-5, 12-17; 1 Corinthians 6:12-20; John 1:43-51
Noticias Re"Mark"adas (anuncios espanol) Together in Faith: Nathanael said to Philip, “Can anything good come out of Nazareth?” Philip responded, “Come and see.” John 1:46 Jesus the Nazarean proved to be surprising in many ways, despite his start in the backwater hamlet of Nazareth. Nathanael was only the first to discover that God was present in Jesus in a way that would change Nathanael’s life. Our lives too are being changed daily by the many ways we faithfully follow Jesus. Bishop's Committee Parishioner Liaison: Every week there will be an assigned member of the Bishop's Committee to serve as a Parishioner Liaison. We encourage parishioners to seek out this assigned member whenever there is a suggestion, question or concern. The liaisons will bring all comments to the monthly meeting of the Bishop's Committee to be addressed as appropriate. This week’s Parishioner Liaison is Caleb Collins. Annual Meeting: The Annual Meeting of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church will be Sunday, January 21st. There will be one bilingual service at 10 am, and the meeting will be conducted during the service. There will be a review of 2017 ministry highlights, presentation of the 2018 budget, election of 2018 Bishop’s Committee members, and election of delegates to the 2018 Diocesan Convention. Following the service, there will be a pot-luck lunch in Knight Hall. Please bring a dish to share. Click to download the 2018 Annual Meeting Packet. Thrift Store: MarkDowns Thrift Store needs more volunteers! Shifts include every Thursday and Friday from 9 am– 1 pm and the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays from 9 am-12pm. Please contact Barb Haug or Kathy Cheatham for more information. Upcoming Ministry Meetings:
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Junior Warden Schedule: Our Junior Warden, Bob Cheatham, will be keeping regularly scheduled hours at the office: 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month from 8-10 am performing various maintenance duties; also every Friday from 7 am-11 am performing beautification, and property maintenance. If you have questions, comments or just want to help out, please call Bob Cheatham at 602-568-2701. Full Announcements (pdf) Today's readings: Isaiah 60:1-6; Psalm 72:1-7, 10-14; Ephesians 3:1-12; Matthew 2:1-12
Noticias Re"Mark"adas (anuncios espanol) Together in Faith: John proclaimed, “The one who is more powerful than I is coming after me.” Mark 1:7 As we prepare to live out this new year, we want to acknowledge that we follow Jesus, the one who is more powerful and yet the one who came in humility and poverty. He is the one we proclaim as God’s son, yet he lived simply and died violently. We, his followers, have been baptized into his mission of justice and peace. Bishop's Committee Parishioner Liaison: Every week there will be an assigned member of the Bishop's Committee to serve as a Parishioner Liaison. We encourage parishioners to seek out this assigned member whenever there is a suggestion, question or concern. The liaisons will bring all comments to the monthly meeting of the Bishop's Committee to be addressed as appropriate. This week’s Parishioner Liaison is Charles Vaughn Convention Delegates: If you would like to be a candidate for delegate to the 2018 Annual Diocesan Convention in Phoenix, please contact Gloria or Fr. Gerardo in the office. All members in good standing in the Episcopal Church are eligible to run. Delegates will be elected at the Annual Parish Meeting on Sunday, January 21, 2018. Annual Meeting: The Annual Meeting of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church will be Sunday, January 21st. There will be one bilingual service at 10 am, and the meeting will be conducted during the service. There will be a review of 2017 ministry highlights, presentation of the 2018 budget, election of 2018 Bishop’s Committee members, and election of delegates to the 2018 Diocesan Convention. Following the service, there will be a pot-luck lunch in Knight Hall. Please bring a dish to share. Thrift Store: MarkDowns Thrift Store needs more volunteers! Shifts include every Thursday and Friday from 9 am– 1 pm and the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays from 9 am-12pm. Please contact Barb Haug or Kathy Cheatham for more information. Upcoming Ministry Meetings:
Mark Your Calendars:
Junior Warden Schedule: Our Junior Warden, Bob Cheatham, will be keeping regularly scheduled hours at the office: 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month from 8-10 am performing various maintenance duties; also every Friday from 7 am-11 am performing beautification, and property maintenance. If you have questions, comments or just want to help out, please call Bob Cheatham at 602-568-2701. Full announcements (pdf) |
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