7th Weekend after Pentecost

Worship Focus

"The Lord's Prayer"

The Lord's Prayer is something deeply treasured by many Christians. We each have a story of why it means so much to us, who taught us the Lord's Prayer and which version we prefer.

At the end of the day, what matters most is that we pray- whatever words or language or posture we take. Jesus teaches us to pray in the Lord's Prayer.

God is pleased with the cacophony of languages, versions and hearts of God's beloved.

Download the Order of Worship here to join in the singing, readings, and prayers.

St. Mark’s welcomes all to the table!  We hope that you will join us.

6th Weekend after Pentecost

Worship Focus

"Hearing & Doing" 

How many times have you listened to the story of Martha and Mary and wondered: which sister would I be? Would I be the sister who is doing this and that, or the one who is sitting at the feet of Jesus? 

Interestingly enough, we do not have to choose - we can actually be BOTH Martha and Mary! 

Jesus teaches us through his words to the sisters that it is just as important to listen and HEAR one's neighbor as it is to use our own hands and feet to SERVE. 

We will explore the ways that we can be Jesus' hands and feet in the world today - by listening, by talking, by helping, by simply sharing God's wondrous love.

Download the Order of Worship here to join in the singing, readings, and prayers.

St. Mark’s welcomes all to the table!  We hope that you will join us.

Worship Focus

"Good Samaritan"

The gospel for this weekend is the well-known parable of the Good Samaritan. Come to worship to consider this story again and to pray that we ourselves will embody such mercy.

The bread and wine of the table will strengthen you for such a life.

Download the Order of Worship here to join in the singing, readings, and prayers.

St. Mark’s welcomes all to the table!  We hope that you will join us.

4th Weekend after Pentecost

Worship Focus

"Every Day Missionaries"

St. Francis of Assisi said, "Preach the Gospel at all times. If necessary, use words."

We are all called to be missionaries, spreading the good news of God - in actions and in words. In the gospel reading for this weekend, Jesus sends out seventy disciples to spread the word of salvation.

Come to worship to hear the story; gather at the feet of Jesus; and then be sent out as missionaries for Christ in your daily life.

Download the Order of Worship here to join in the singing, readings, and prayers.

St. Mark’s welcomes all to the table!  We hope that you will join us.

Worship Focus

"No Ifs, Ands, or Buts!"

Excuses are a part of our everyday lives, and whether we want to admit it or not, each one of us has used an excuse at some point in life. Right or wrong, excuses have and will continue to be used for missing homework or work, to explain a delay, or to get out of a commitment.

But, what happens when excuses are given to Jesus? 

How does Jesus respond and can we use Jesus' words to turn our excuses into action?

Download the Order of Worship here to join in the singing, readings, and prayers.

St. Mark’s welcomes all to the table!  We hope that you will join us.

Worship Focus

"Mission Trip: Telling the Story"

Join us for worship on Saturday or Sunday as we hear from the youth and adults who were in Louisville, KY this week on a mission trip!

The theme for the week was: Dust: Follow Jesus Closely. They explored what it can look like to respond to God’s love and follow Jesus closely, just like his disciples.

As we learn to follow closely, we will start to look like Jesus in the ways we love and serve others. May we follow Jesus so closely that we are covered in his dust.

We can't wait to hear their stories!

Download the Order of Worship here to join in the singing, readings, and prayers.

St. Mark’s welcomes all to the table!  We hope that you will join us.

Holy Trinity

Worship Focus

"Mysterious God: Three in One"

The weekend after Pentecost is celebrated each year as Trinity Sunday, a day on which the church meditates on the mystery of our God, one divine unity of three distinct presences.

Each way that we speak about the Trinity is inadequate. Indeed, a God we could understand wouldn’t be much of a God.

Join us this weekend as we are gathered into the life of our unfathomable God!

Download the Order of Worship here to join in the singing, readings, and prayers.

St. Mark’s welcomes all to the table!  We hope that you will join us.

Day of Pentecost

Worship Focus

"The Spirit's Power"

In Acts 2:1-21, the promise and hope of Pentecost is that the gift of God's Spirit bridges human division. It gives the capacity to communicate across language and race. People from different cultures and religions, with different values and worldviews, were given a common language.

It is a gift for prophecy that is poured out on all, women and men, the young and the old, enslaved and free, the straight and LGBTQIA+, black and white. The Spirit empowers us to transcend our differences and come together as one to spread the good news of the Risen Christ!

Download the Order of Worship here to join in the singing, readings, and prayers.

St. Mark’s welcomes all to the table!  We hope that you will join us.

7th Weekend of Easter

Worship Focus

"A Summertime Christmas Gift"

During the season of Advent, “preparing” becomes a constant in our every day lives. We’re purchasing gifts, getting ready to travel or to welcome family, and of course, we are reminded that Jesus’ birth is near when we hear the words “prepare the way” in worship. But now, it is June and the season of Christmas is just a memory. How do we keep close the lessons of the Christmas season? How can we keep “preparing the way” not just in Advent, but every day of the year?

Hope to see you at worship this weekend as we are reminded of that abounding grace!  

Download the Order of Worship here to join in the singing, readings, and prayers.

St. Mark’s welcomes all to the table!  We hope that you will join us.

6th Weekend of Easter

Worship Focus

"Saved by Grace"

One of the tenants that we as Lutherans hold dear is that we are saved by grace, not works. The saving work of Christ is already done. We can set our sights on doing our best and moving through the world unafraid of failing or getting it wrong. 

Hope to see you at worship this weekend as we are reminded of that abounding grace!  

Download the Order of Worship here to join in the singing, readings, and prayers.

St. Mark’s welcomes all to the table!  We hope that you will join us.