Re“Mark”able News - 29 October 2017

Today's Readings: Revelation 7:9-17; Psalm 34: 1-10, 22; 1 John 3:1-3; Matthew 5:1-12

Noticias Re"Mark"adas (anuncios espanol) ​

Together in Faith: "Teacher, which commandment in the law is the greatest?" - Matthew 22:36

Talk about a softball question! Though meant to entrap, it allowed Jesus to succinctly describe his message: love God, Love your neighbor and love yourself.

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 Terry Gordon.

Thanksgiving: Our annual Thanksgiving service will be held on Wednesday, November 22 at 10 am with Thanksgiving brunch after service. The church will provide two turkeys, but we would like people to sign up for various side dishes and beverages. First Lutheran Church parishioners will be joining us that day. 

Honoring Veterans: We would like to ask for pictures of all active military and all veterans associated with St. Mark’s to update our bulletin board in the courtyard as well as creating an honorarium for Veteran’s Day, 2017. Please contact or send pictures (including names, dates of service, rank and branch) to Mary Ortega at maryortega@cox.net by November 3rd. 

Thanksgiving Donations: It's almost time for Turkey again! If you would like to donate toward the purchase of gift cards for Turkeys, Food Pantry volunteers will be accepting donations during coffee time. The gift cards will be given to those in need during food distribution on November 14th.  

Upcoming Ministry Meetings:

• Daughters of the King: November 8, 2017, 11 am
• ECW & M: November 12, 2017, 11:15 am
• Altar Guild: November 18, 10 am
• Bishop’s Committee: Tuesday, November 28, 2017, 5:30 pm, Conference Room
• Altar Guild, December 16, 10 am
• Ministry Council (all ministry leaders): Tuesday, January 16, 7 pm

Mark Your Calendars:​

• Meditation Workshop, Saturday, November 4, 2017—9:30 am to 2 pm, hosted by Daughters of the King
• Interfaith Thanksgiving Service, Sunday November 19, 7pm (in addition to our regularly scheduled services that day)
• Thanksgiving Service and Brunch, Wednesday, November 22, 10 am
• East Valley Pops Concert, Tuesday, November 28th, 7 pm
• Lessons & Carols Service, St. Mark's Singers, Friday, December 8 at 7 pm in the sanctuary
• Our Lady of Guadalupe, Sunday, December 10, 8 am Spanish Service
• La Posada,  Sunday December 17, following the 10 am service in Knight Hall
• Christmas Eve Services, Sunday, December 24:
  • Spanish Service, 8 am
  • Rite II with Children's Pageant: 10 am
  • Rite II Choral Service: 7 pm
• Christmas Day, Monday, December 25, 10 am

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