Sunday Worship @ 9 A.M.

We treasure the Word, baptismal water, and the bread and wine of holy communion. We want to nurture a culture and a love for the heritage of rich but very down-to-earth worship. It's called liturgical; it's historical, biblical, and invites participation by the whole family.  It's simple worship. Join us.

SUNDAY BULLETIN

Midweek Lent Series: GUIDED to the CROSS

Join us Wednesdays beginning with Soup Supper @ 6 PM as we prepare for our 
Lent Service - Guided to Peace, March 11th, as we continue our Lent Series - GUIDED to the CROSS, at 7 PM!
A quiet midweek pause, shaped by forgiveness, peace, and steadfast hope. All are welcome to worship!

Gospel Highlight

"The woman said to Him, “Sir, give me this water so that I won’t get thirsty.” John 4:15
A woman comes to Jacob’s famous well near Sychar around noon to draw water. A Samaritan woman, despised by the Jews, she has deeper needs than getting drinking water. She is living in sin. After five husbands, her current lover is not her husband. Does she feel guilty, lonely, and rejected down deep? But she prepares to meet her immediate need for water.
We come to the well often. We are always trying to quench our thirst for physical things – food, shelter, money. At best we temporarily quench our thirst. Like the woman, we have deeper needs. We too have problems with sin, because we have rebelled against God. Do we feel guilty, lonely, and rejected down deep? Yet we continue meeting our immediate need for thirst-quenching.
The woman meets a Stranger at the well, who unexpectedly asks her for a drink and then offers her Living Water that will forever quench her thirst. Not understanding at first, she grows skeptical. Then He exposes her sin and causes her to respect Him as a prophet. She learns that He is the Messiah. He has probed her deeper needs, and now at the well she discovers Him as the Living Water that refreshes her soul. No longer guilty but forgiven, no longer lonely but belonging, no longer rejected but accepted, she rejoices at her new life.
When we come to the well with thirst-quenching in mind, we meet Jesus, who reaches out to us and offers Living Water. Uncomprehending and even skeptical, we probe further. He exposes our secret sin and lays bare our deepest needs. Repentant, we see Him as the Messiah, the One who died for our sins and rose again on the third day. Guilt forgiven, loneliness and rejection replaced by belonging and acceptance, we rejoice in our new life. We continue coming to the well each day and week to meet Jesus.
This devotion was written by Dr. Stephen J. Carter.

 

Isaiah Bible Study

In the Old Testament, Isaiah is the theologian par excellence. No book in the Old Testament comes close to Isaiah. The prophet’s saving message, soaring language, and unforgettable imagery are tightly woven into the fabric of Christian hymnody, liturgy, and devotional literature. Isaiah's influence on the New Testament is massive. Isaiah articulates Christology, ecclesiology, and missiology.

Join us as we work through the Book of Isaiah, continuing this Sunday, March 8th, at 10:45 a.m., in the Sanctuary!

Heroes of the Holy Week 

February 22nd - March 22nd

Children will be learning how knowing Jesus impacted these individuals, 
and how we can have an incredible relationship with Jesus, too!

 

 

 

The Good Thief

This week, we’ll meet an unexpected hero — a man whose story reminds us that it is never too late to turn to Jesus. In his final moments, he showed humility, courage, and faith. Though his life had not been perfect, he recognized who Jesus truly was and trusted Him completely.
As we reflect on this hero of Holy Week, we’ll encourage our children to remember that Jesus’ love is always available — and that it’s never too late to trust in Him.

 

Fellowship for Sunday, March 8

Lovely Loaves

Quick breads are a snap to make. They are favorites because of their tender, moist textures, and sweet, comforting flavors. Try your hand at making these lovely loaves - you’ll see how fun it can be. And I can guarantee that we will keep asking for more.
Happiness is the smell of freshly baked bread.

 

Have you seen Jesus?

During the season of Lent, a small Jesus figure will be placed somewhere in the sanctuary. If you locate Jesus, please bring Him to Pastor Jake and receive your reward. 

The Jesus search continues...

 

Men's Fellowship Breakfast

Men of St. Mark! - If your week runs on coffee, bacon, and brotherly encouragement, we’ve got good news.

Join us for men’s breakfast featuring:
  • Food that tastes better than it is good for you
  • Coffee strong enough to forgive your sins (Not even Close!)
  • Conversation ranging from Scripture to sports to “remember when…”
  • Fellowship without singing solos or being volunteered for anything (probably)

Come hungry and leave fed. No RSVP required - but pants are!

Lord, provide healing, peace, strength, comfort, and understanding…   
Aaron Byers - Diagnosed with Metastatic Melanoma. Prayers for continued treatment.
Helen Cantrell - Health issues, pray for comfort as she continues treatment.
Tana Doerr - Hip replacement surgery on 2/9 was successful, and been moved to a rehab facility. May the Lord grant her peace, comfort, and quick recovery. 
Mathew Eisinger - Prayers for Pastor Jake & Alyssa’s son, Mathew Eisinger, as he deploys with the Army to Poland, Sept. 16th, for 9 months. May the lord keep him safe on his deployment & return safely home.
Sharon (Julie F.’s sister-in-law) - Would like to send a thank you to all who included her in your prayers. The cardiologist is pleased with her healing heart, and has taken her off her meds.
Kathy Parker (Diana Dubois's sister-in-law) - Peace and Strength during a difficult time in her life.
St. Mark Lutheran Preschool - Staff and Leaders as they discern and make challenging decisions for the greater good of the school and the proclamation of Jesus to the Littles of our community.
Wyatt & Jake Bradford - We pray for God’s protection, guidance, and peace as Wyatt Bradford serves in the Navy in Okinawa, and Jake Bradford, U.S. Marines, serving in Camp Lejeune, and for comfort and strength for their families at home.
Daniel Hood - Asking for prayers for clarity, patience, and God’s leading while searching for a job.
Tenna Walker - Tenna Walker's surgery was successful, and is recovering at home. May God grant comfort and patience during her recovery process.
Jared (Debbie Dwyer's son) - Doctors have traced his illness to kidney infections and begun treatment. May God continue to bring peace and comfort.
Allen (Friend of Marc and Pam Studer) - Undergoing treatment for lung cancer. May God bring peace, comfort, and understanding during treatment.
Bonnie Petznick - Has been released from the hospital and is in the Bounce Back unit for physical therapy to gain strength before returning home. May God grant her comfort and strength.
Jim (Friend of Marc Studer Jr.) - Who has been diagnosed with cancer. May God grant him peace, strength, and understanding.
Bill (Jerry & Lori's neighbor) - Who had a stroke a couple of weeks ago & is in the hospital in Utah. May God provide medical staff with wisdom for treatment. Comfort and recovery for Bill, and peace and understanding for Bill's family.
Sally (Jerry & Lori's daughter's mother-in-law) - Recovering from surgery after being life-flighted to UofU over the weekend with uncontrollable blood pressure, seizures, & strokes due to blocked arteries in the neck.  May the Lord grant her peace, comfort, and a quick recovery.
John Becker (Friend of John Rose) going through heart failure. May God grant peace and comfort to John. May He grant strength and understanding to John's family. 
Steve (April Wright's brother-in-law) - Hospitalized since February. May God grant him peace, strength and comfort.
Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayers.
For prayer requests or changes to a current prayer, please email  stmarkelko@gmail.com.

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