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.

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That very day two of them were going to a village named Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem, and they were talking with each other about all these things that had happened. While they were talking and discussing together, Jesus Himself drew near and went with them.

This is one of my favorite stories in the Bible because of the incredible joy Jesus shows. There He is, the risen Son of God and Savior walking with two completely clueless yet beloved disciples. And they don’t recognize who He is! They even ask Him, “Are you the only one in all Jerusalem who doesn’t know what just happened there?”
And amazingly, Jesus plays along. “What things?” He asks, as if He hadn’t been in the very center of them. And so they retell their tale of woe while He listens. Oh, so carefully He listens. They tell the tale, ending with the first witnesses of the resurrection;—whose story they can’t believe. They are so sad!
At this point, Jesus can’t take it anymore. “Oh foolish ones,” He exclaims, “and slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken! Was it not necessary that the Christ should suffer …” and He takes up the rest of the walk with a Bible study. I wish I could have heard it!
Mind you, He still hasn’t told them who He is;—and they haven’t even started to guess. Did He keep His sleeves down over the nail marks?
But He’s not done playing with them. When they get to the village, Jesus acts like He’s going to keep walking. Of course, they invite Him to stay. But it isn’t till Jesus breaks the bread for dinner that they recognize Him;—and He vanishes. And they run all the way back to Jerusalem to tell the news;—only to find out Jesus has been there before them!
There is a kind of joy that comes from knowing a wonderful secret, so wonderful that it is terribly hard to keep it to yourself. Newly pregnant women know it. Newly engaged couples know it. People waiting to see a loved one open a special present know it. And Jesus knew it;—the wonderful, overwhelming joy of knowing that His work was complete, that His beloved people were safe, that He had succeeded in rescuing them from sin and death and hell. And hardly anybody realized it yet!
What a time to rejoice! What a time to celebrate! Two thousand years later, it is still time to celebrate, because the aftershocks from that earthquake of joy haven’t stopped coming yet. Jesus is risen, and we are saved. He is risen! He is risen indeed!
This Devotion was written by Dr. Kari Vo.

KIDS NEED TIME TO CONNECT WITH JESUS

Jesus Connections is connecting kids to Jesus by teaching them how to be:
ROOTED IN THE WORD OF GOD
 DWELL WITH CHRIST & 
BRANCH OUT INTO THE WORLD
This is our way of passing the baton of faith to the next generation.
Following Fellowship, children are invited to join the teachers for learning and fun as they explore how Jesus loves and cares for them. 
The curriculum is Bible-based and introduced in an age-appropriate way with interactive and hands-on activities to support the children's learning. 
These classes are geared towards preschool - 6th grade.
This Sunday in Jesus Connections, we’re rolling up our sleeves and getting to work! As we learn about the joy that comes from serving others, we’ll be putting that into action through a hands-on service project. It’s a wonderful opportunity for the kids to serve, give, and experience the joy of making a difference.

Finding joy as we put faith into action.

Join us this Sunday for a sweet time of fellowship as we gather to share bites of joy together. Come enjoy good food, warm conversation, and the blessing of being in community. There’s always room at the table—bring a friend and come hungry for both treats and connection!


Why does food just taste better when you eat it with your fingers?

Think you’ve got the best chili recipe in town? Prove it! Join us for a night of chili, fellowship, and friendly competition in the fellowship hall of St. Mark Lutheran Church. Friday, April 17th, beginning at 6:00 PM. Come taste delicious homemade chili and enjoy a warm evening with friends and family. Whether you’re cooking or just tasting, it’s a night you won’t want to miss!
Games for all ages, including a cake walk—there’s something for everyone! No need to bring a dessert; bring a little change to participate in the cakewalk, with proceeds supporting the church’s discretionary fund.

Prizes for best chili, so bring your best and join the fun!

To register, see Pastor Jake.
Interested in learning what Lutherans believe, teach, and confess? Interested in becoming a member of St. Mark Lutheran Church? Already a member and want to refresh your knowledge of the church?

 Join us for Lutheran Roots beginning April 22nd!

LWML will be hosting its annual Rhubarb and Rummage sale the first two weekends in June. Clean, usable items can be dropped off at the church starting on May 24, so start cleaning out your closets and garage!  We are unable to accept clothing or shoes again this year. 

We so appreciate the treasures you donate!

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… 

HEALTH
April’s sister - Unexpectedly lost her husband, Steve, Tuesday night.  Comfort for April’s sister and Steve’s family as they grieve this loss.
Andrew Cortez - Infant son of Victor and Gena who was born at 25 weeks - for his continued growth and health.
Glenn Santti - Had a successful surgery and is recovering at home.
The Iwen Family (Pastor Jason in Winnemucca) - Peace, Comfort, and Understanding at the loss of their infant granddaughter, Mavis.
Ashley (Friend of Alison Byers) - Had emergency surgery to untwist her intestines. During the surgery a tumor was found and being tested.
Paul Holmes - Having back surgery.
Pam Jeppeson (Stephanie’s mom’s cousin) Battling cancer and has a low white blood cell count. Lives in Great Falls, MT. 
Donna Taylor ( Julie F.’s Niece) - Surgery for a ruptured appendix a month ago, which has progressed to a systemic infection.
Aaron Byers - Tumor has grown since last PET scan.
Carol Doerr - Had emergency back surgery on Friday 4/10. Prayers for a successful recovery, comfort, and strength.
MILITARY
Mathew Eisinger - As he deploys with the Army to Poland, Sept. 16th, for 9 months. 
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.

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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