Camp Allen, Habits of Happiness Study, Kids Lead, Weekly Bible study, Announcements, Prayer List

St. Mark's

Episcopal Church

The Lion is on the move!!!

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Sunday Morning Worship:

Sunday School 9:45 (out for summer)

Holy Eucharist 10:00

Additional Activities:

Bible Study: Wednesdays at 10:00

Choir Practice: Wednesdays at 5:00

EYC: Wednesdays at 6:00 (out for summer)

Bag of Groceries: Thursdays at 10:00

Community Breakfast: Fridays 7:00 - 9:00

2026 St. Mark's Vestry

Tim Frawley: Sr. Warden (979) 429-0841

Robert Butler

Pat Fox

Lisa Morales

Matt Murray

Terri Rafter

Nathan Russell

Lorie Warnock

Reid Westmoreland

ATTENTION:

Parents of Camp Allen Campers in Kathy's primary camp: Please read and work with your campers that will be attending Camp Allen on the 19th-25th before they leave on the 19th.

"The Habits of Happiness" by Rick Warren.

Wednesdays - 5:30 - 7:00

Simple Supper followed by a video and discussion.

Now – more than ever– people are yearning for true happiness. In this 6-week study, Pastor Rick Warren will teach us exercises for a happy heart, and offer biblically-based ways to develop a perspective of contentment.

Through this study, you will learn how to:

Cultivate the transformational habits of gratitude, forgiveness, humility, and contentment
Relieve stress and conflict by staying focused on your God-given purpose
Stop comparing yourself to others
Release the pain of your past hurts
Grow deeper in your relationship with Jesus

Sessions include:

Growing Healthy Relationships
How to Be Happy No Matter What
The Humble Path to Happiness
How to Keep Your Heart Happy
How to Keep from Stressing Out
Five Daily Habits for Happiness

ANNOUNCEMENTS

July 15th: Habits of Happiness video/study series with Simple Meal from 5:30-7:00.
July 19th: Blessing for Camp Allen campers. Church service at 10:00. Rev. Art Callaham serving. Choir practice at 11:15.
July 21st: Vestry at 6:30.
July 22nd: Weekly Bible Study at 10:00, Habits of Happiness video/study series with Simple Meal from 5:30-7:00.
July 26th: Kids Lead at 10:00. Welcome Camp Allen staff & campers back. Potluck Luncheon to follow. Rev. Art Callaham serving. Choir practice at 11:15.
July 28th: SWAG meeting at 6:30.
July 29th: Weekly Bible Study at 10:00, Calendar Planning comm. at 12:00. Habits of Happiness video/study series with Simple Meal from 5:30-7:00.
Aug. 2nd: Church service at 10:00. Rev. Art Callaham serving. Choir practice at 11:15.
Aug. 5th: Weekly Bible Study at 10:00, Pastoral Care at 11:30.
Aug. 9th: Service at 10:00-Blessing of Backpacks, DOK induction. Rev. Art Callaham serving. Choir practice at 11:15.
There are several spots left on the Altar Flower signup sheet. (including Oct. 4th, Nov. 22nd, & Dec. 27th).

Bible Study Class Wednesdays at 10:00

'The One Year Book of Psalms'.

Delve into the Psalms and enjoy great discussions.

BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES THIS WEEK!!!

Gerald Ludwig

Ellie Westmoreland

Matt Murray

Lindsey Leissner

Aiden Sneed

Locklyn Savage

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John & Stephanie Lichenstein

Jim & Terri Ottinger

Serving this Sunday

July 19th

8 Pentecost

Ushers: Mike & Lisa Morales

Acolytes: Cora Romine, Hudson, Paxton, & Canon Shield

LEM: Romans 8:12-25 - Sue Fox

Lector: Wisdom 12:13, 16-19; Psalm 86:11-17 - Carol Butler

Prayers of the People: Robert Butler

Altar Guild: DeDe Powell/Diana Romine

Vestry: Robert Butler

Altar Flowers: Matt & Katie Murray

Heart & Hands: Ed & Carolyn Larsen

Directory Update

Remember to stop by the Wadsworth Room after Church and have a picture taken of you and/or your family for the directory . We also have new forms to fill out to help with directory and church information.

Here is a link to the Directory information sheet if you want to print it and fill it out ahead of time.

Directory info. sheet

Kids Lead

July 26th

9 Pentecost

Ushers: Monroe, Crawford, & Ellison Russell

Oblation Bearers: Monroe, Crawford, & Ellison Russell

Acolytes: Logan Meyer, Mayne Russell, Andrew Townsend

LEM: Andrew Townsend

Lector OT:1 Kings 3:5-12: - Jakeb Silva

Lector Psalm: Psalm 119:129-136 - Kathy Westmoreland

Lector NT: Romans 8:26-39 - Karoline Murray

Prayers of the People: Kathy Westmoreland

Altar Guild: Tyler Leissner/Lauren Kubecka

Vestry: Pat Fox

Fellowship: POTLUCK LUNCHEON

Altar Flowers: Robert & Carol Butler

Heart & Hands: Ed & Carolyn Larsen

St. Mark's Family News

This is something new we would like to add to our weekly newsletter.

SEND US PICTURES OF THINGS YOU HAVE HAPPENING IN YOUR FAMILY THAT WE CAN HELP YOU CELEBRATE:

WINS, TRIPS, FUN TIMES, St. MARK'S EVENTS.......

Send pictures and info to: marthahjohnson@sbcglobal.net

Parish Search Committee

Linda Allison
Carol Butler (Chair)
Patricia Frawley
Poth Leissner
Lisa Morales
DeDe Powell
Debra Shield
Jonathan Sneed
Kathy Westmoreland

Parish Profile Committee

Lynette Cooper
Tyler Leissner
Terri Rafter
Ron Warnock

Here is the link to our Parish Profile---It looks great!

Parish Profile

A PRAYER TO GUIDE OUR SEARCH FOR A NEW RECTOR

Almighty God, giver of every good gift: Look graciously on St. Mark’s Church, and so guide the minds of those who shall choose a rector for this parish, that we may receive a faithful pastor, who will care for your people and equip us for our ministries; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

Our Current Pastoral Prayer List

Ron Andrews, Rusty Atkinson, Nick Bachelor, Ronnie Benner, Don Bigelow, Laura Blandford, Judy Burnett, Matt Caldwell, Ross Chumchal, David Cobb, Jesse Cole, Marla Davis, Brenda Dreahn, Oddie Fields, Bonnie Fox, Garrett Frawley, Kylo Holliday, Heidi Horton, Kristin Knorr Jones, Ken Kaufman, Laura Kinneson, Pam Klepac, Harper Kress, Larry Ledwig, Becky Liljenwall, Rev. Justin Lindstrom, Nancy Macha, Bill McGill, James Mertink, Heidi Miller, Sarah Mirelez, Abel Morales, Tim Mosegard, Karoline Murray, Linda Owen, Rick Rakestraw, Chelsea Sutherland, Donna Watson, Grayson Wieghat, baby Caroline, and Anna.

If you added someone to the "Prayers of the People" during our worship service please follow up with a phone call to the office and we will add them to next Sunday's prayer list. Also, let us know how the person you requested prayer for is doing.

Call the office to add or take someone off the list. 979-245-2557 or email marthahjohnson@sbcglobal.net

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Saint Mark's Episcopal Church

2200 Avenue E

Bay City, TX 77414

(979) 245-2557

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