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[The prophet Jeremiah said:] O Lord, You have deceived me, and I was deceived; You are stronger than I, and You have prevailed. I have become a laughingstock all the day; everyone mocks me. For whenever I speak, I cry out, I shout, “Violence and destruction!” For the word of the Lord has become for me a reproach and derision all day long. If I say, “I will not mention Him, or speak any more in His Name,” there is in my heart as it were a burning fire shut up in my bones, and I am weary with holding it in, and I cannot. For I hear many whispering. Terror is on every side! “Denounce him! Let us denounce him!” say all my close friends, watching for my fall. “Perhaps he will be deceived; then we can overcome him and take our revenge on him.” But the Lord is with me as a dread warrior; therefore my persecutors will stumble; they will not overcome me. They will be greatly shamed, for they will not succeed. Their eternal dishonor will never be forgotten. O Lord of hosts, who tests the righteous, who sees the heart and the mind, let me see Your vengeance upon them, for to You have I committed my cause. Sing to the Lord; praise the Lord! For He has delivered the life of the needy from the hand of evildoers.

These are the words of Jeremiah the prophet, after God sent him to give bad news to the people of Judah. They had rebelled against God, even sacrificing their own children to idols! And so God sent Jeremiah to tell them disaster was coming.
But of course, nobody likes bad news. And so one of the leaders beat up Jeremiah and put him in the stocks overnight as punishment. Just imagine how Jeremiah felt—he said everything God told him to say, and now he was paying for it with pain and public shame. No wonder he’s upset with God!
And Jeremiah is very upset—so angry and heartsick that he imagines what it would be like to just stop being a prophet altogether—to quit God’s service and never say a word again to try to help anybody.
But it won’t work. God’s word burns inside him, and Jeremiah can’t stop himself from warning the people. And even when he’s upset with God, he can’t stop trusting Him or hoping in Him either. He knows that God is with him even in the darkest times, and he trusts God to rescue him.
That gives me hope too. Because there are times in our lives when we suffer for doing the right thing, for simply doing what God wants us to do—and we too are tempted to give up. But God will not give up on us. God came Himself into our broken, ruined world to rescue us at the cost of His own suffering and death. He knows what it’s like. He went through it.
And then He rose from the dead to give us everlasting life, peace, and joy. Evil won’t win in the end. Jesus will. And we will celebrate with Him as His people.
This Devotion was written by Dr. Kari Vo.

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 Sunday as we work through the Book of Isaiah @ 10:45 a.m., in the Sanctuary!

 

As summer begins, Jesus Connections will be taking a short break to enjoy time with family and friends.

Thank you to all the families who shared their little ones with us this year. It has been such a blessing to help nurture their love for Jesus through stories, songs, crafts, and fellowship. Watching these children grow in faith and joy has been a gift to us all.

We pray your summer is filled with laughter, rest, adventures, and God’s many blessings. 
We look forward to seeing everyone again soon! 

Show your love for Dad and the dads here at St. Mark with a homemade pie, cake, bars, or a batch of cookies. Whether our dads are chocoholics or prefer vanilla, let’s show them we’ve got it covered. Let’s be sure to share something special for these special guys.
 

 A dad is someone to look up to, no matter how tall you grow.

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, leave encouraged. No RSVP required - but pants are!

Lord, provide healing, peace, strength, comfort, and understanding… 

HEALTH
Marguerite and Toby Sanchez – (Debbie Dwyer’s parents)  Toby is scheduled to have surgery on Thursday the 21st. Prayers are requested for a successful surgery. May the Lord bring peace and comfort to both Toby and Marguerite. 
Diana Dubois – Peace, comfort, and understanding after the passing of her mother. 
Daniel Hood – Peace and Encouragement as he seeks new employment. 
Chris Kruger –  Long-time member of St. Mark fell and broke her pelvis. She is recovering at home over the next 6-8 weeks. Anyone wishing to send her a note or card may do so. Her address is listed in the directory or may be obtained from the Church office.  
The Family of Ashley Bethke (Friend of Alison Byers) – who passed away on Saturday, 6/13. 
MILITARY
Wyatt & Jake Bradford – Wyatt Bradford serves in the Navy in Okinawa, and Jake Bradford, U.S. Marines, serving in Camp Lejeune.
Jeffrey Byers (Jerry & Lori's nephew) – Is in the Marines & is being deployed to Iran.
We pray for God’s protection, guidance, and peace, for those away from home or in need, 
 as well as comfort and strength for their families during this trying time.

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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