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Kaleidoscope to Christmas
The Music Ministry at St. Mark's is getting ready to help you celebrate the season with a Kaleidoscope look at all the aspects of the Christmas Story surrounding the birth of Jesus.
Children's Christmas Program & Potluck
“Journey to Bethlehem”
Presented by the FDL Children’s Choir
Saturday, December 13th, 5:00 pm
The Children will share a 5-part look at Christmas during their program titled, "Journey to Bethlehem." Please join us on Saturday, December 13th at the 5:00 pm service. You will hear, through narration and song, about; 1. The Hanging of the Greens, 2. Lighting the Advent Candles, 3. Gathering at the Manger, 4. Lighting the Christmas Tree, and 5. Presenting the Gifts. Small gifts of canned or boxed dry goods will be given to the local Food Pantry.
Advent Celebration
“Kaleidoscope to Christmas”
Presented by Music Ministry
Sunday, December 21st, 10:00 am
The Adults will share a Kaleidoscope of Christmas Carols from around the world following the reading of the different and unique birth stories from the bible. You will hear bells, voices, flute, percussion, soloists, and the moving accounts of Jesus Birth. In short, all the musical and biblical beauty of the season.
Please join us for these amazing musical events!
Come celebrate the season at St. Mark's!
On Christmas Eve, December 24th, we offer two services. The 4 o'clock service is geared toward families, and includes festive music and an intergeneratonal message. At 8 o'clock, the service is filled with traditional carols and anthems, vocal and handbell choirs, plus instrumentalists. Both Christmas Eve services conclude with Communion and a candlelighting celebration as we sing "Silent Night."
Calendar of Events
DECember 2025
December 13 - Children's Christmas Program & Potluck (5 pm)
December 15 - LSSI Downer Place food distribution (9:30 am)
December 20 - NO WORSHIP
December 21 - Advent Celebration (Cantata - Kaleidoscope to Christmas - during 10 am worship)
December 21 - Council Meeting (11:30 am)
December 24 - OFFICE CLOSED (at Noon for Christmas Eve)
December 24 - Christmas Eve worship (4 pm & 8 pm)
December 25/26 - OFFICE CLOSED (in observance of Christmas)
December 31 - OFFICE CLOSED (at Noon for New Year's Eve)
JANUARY 2026
January 1 - OFFICE CLOSED (in observance of New Year's Day)
January 12 - Life Line Screening (8 am)
FEBRUARY 2026
February 8 - New Member Class/Lunch (11:30 am in Sanctuary Hall)
February 15 - New Member Welcome/Reception (during 10 am worship)