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St. Mark's Weekly News
Friday, April 3rd, 2026
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Easter Sunday
Sunday, April 5th, 10 am
"Growing Into Renewal"
This Lenten season, we did a sermon series based on St. Mark's four mission pillars: Community Engagement, Worship, Spiritual Growth and Fellowship. These are how we live out our mission to “Share Christ’s abundant love with each other and the world.” As we continue to grow in God's grace, the resurrection of Jesus reminds us that the difficult times do not define us. Death does not define us. With Jesus, there is always reason to hope. We can always be renewed in Christ! Looking forward to worshiping with you as we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus!
Order of worship click here
Watch live on YouTube (Sunday) click here
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Thank you!
Thank you to all who sponsored flowers to make our church more festive as we celebrate Christ's resurrection! To see a full list, click here. If you sponsored flowers, you are welcome to take them home after worship at 10:00 am on Easter.
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Church Office Closed
We will be closing at Noon on April 3rd (Good Friday) through Monday, April 6th in observance of Easter. We will reopen on Tuesday, April 7th at 8:30 am.
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Lenten Offering for Mutual Ground
It's not too late to give to Mutual Ground! This is the last weekend to give to our Lenten offering. Thank you for those who have given already! You can donate online here or by scanning the QR code at the Welcome Center. Donation envelopes will also be available and can be placed in the wooden Welcome Center box.
Mutual Ground supports individuals and families impacted by domestic violence, sexual violence, and substance use through education, awareness, and life changing services.
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Widow's Support Group
Tuesday, April 7th, 10 am-12 pm (Narthex)
The Widow's Support Group will hold its April meeting at St. Mark's. If you have lost your spouse or partner recently or even a number of years ago, you are welcome. The meetings will help members of the group understand that others have experienced similar problems and feelings after loss. Contact Irma Larson at 630-450-5049 or Sandy Bauer at 630-897-0331 with questions.
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Tornado Drill
April 11th & 12th, at the end of worship
Since it's that time of year, at the conclusion of worship services on April 11th and 12th, we will be having a tornado drill. Please see the attached information here to help you prepare for the drill. Verbal instructions will also be given before the drill.
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St. Mark’s FELLOWSHIP TEAM Start-Up
Thursday, April 16, 5:30 pm
Do you have ideas for fostering stronger relationships among the members of St. Mark’s? We are currently seeking members who are interested in launching a FELLOWSHIP TEAM at St. Mark’s. Are you curious? Please come to an initial informational meeting on Thursday, April 16, @ 5:30 PM to learn more about establishing a FELLOWSHIP TEAM. Follow this link to learn more! READ MORE . . .
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Nico Lang Book Tour
Sunday, April 19, 4:30-7 pm
The St. Mark's RIC Team is thrilled to be hosting this book reading, Q and A and book signing with the author of American Teenager: How Trans Kids Are Surviving Hate and Finding Joy in a Turbulent Era. Carolyn Wahlskog, the Director of Operations and Programming for Youth Outreach will be the moderator of the Q and A. We will also have local organizations that support LGBTQIA+ youth on hand to share resources. This includes: NAMI of Kane, DuPage and Kendall Counties, Youth Outlook, Waubonsee Community College Office of Community Engagement, Belong Fox Valley, Prism Point Counseling, OMNI, Alive Center, St. Mark's RIC Team and possibly a few more!
Schedule for Sunday, April 19
4:30 pm- doors open- folks are welcome to mingle with the organizations represented in the narthex
5:00-6:30 pm- Book reading, Q and A and book purchasing/signing in Sanctuary Hall
6:30- 7:00 pm- continued organization mingling/ book signing
Please help us spread the word! Questions? Contact Justine Dunn.
Can't make it to St. Mark's? Nico has 2 other events in our area!
Monday, April 20th at 7:00 pm- River Glen Presbyterian Church - Naperville, IL
Tuesday, April 21st 6:30-8:00 pm at the Saint Charles Public Library- St. Charles, IL (Sponsored by PFLAG Geneva/Tri-Cities)
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SAVE THE DATE!
Braver Angels Event
Sunday, April 26 11:30 am-1:00 pm
Sanctuary Hall
Lunch included- Sign up forthcoming
Following service we are hosting Braver Angels. This is a grass roots national organization that promotes and empowers respectful communication in this politically polarized world. More info to come. Questions? Contact Susan Manning or Julie Joerger.
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Aurora Noon Lion's
Spring Fling Pancake Breakfast
Saturday, April 11, 8 am - 12 pm (Sanctuary Hall)
All you can eat pancakes, Dick's mini donuts, sausage. Free face painting. Free balloon art. Free vision screenings for children. All proceeds to benefit the Aurora Lions Club. Adults $10.00, Children $8.00 (3-12), Under 3 are Free.
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Adult Bible Study
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April 8 - First Communion Instruction review/make-up session
April 19 - First Communion (during 10 am worship)
June 13-20 - High School Mission Trip (Brooklyn, NY)
July 13-17 - VBS
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April 3 - Stations of the Cross (3 pm)
April 3 - Good Friday Worship (Tenebrae - 7 pm)
April 4 - No Worship
April 5 - Easter Sunday Worship (10 am)
April 6 - Office Closed for Easter Monday
April 7 - Widow's Support Group (10 am in the Narthex)
April 11 - Lion's Pancake Breakfast (8 am to Noon in Sanctuary Hall)
April 11/12 - Tornado Drill (immediately following both worship services)
April 19 - Nico Lang Book Tour (4:30 to 7 pm)
April 25 - Spring Fever Craft Show (10 am to 2 pm in Sanctuary Hall & Narthex)
April 26 - Braver Angels Presentation and Lunch (11:30 am to 1 pm)
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We remember in our prayers . . .
Bill Albert, Jean Bauman, Richard Brackett, Lynnette Brent, Linda Castaing, Annie Craig, Martha Egeland, Lila Fagan, Elmer Fick, Jim Frank, Marge Gugerty, Roald Haase, Michelle Leedham, Cora and Ralph Lienert, Priscilla Offhaus, Mike Sherer, Wayne and Edie Standorf, Kevin Stockwell, Lois Swan, Pat Walters, Joe W.
Comfort for Kim and Pete Zak on the loss of Kim's mother, Lavonna Walter.
We remember the life of St. Mark's member, Nancy Mulford who died March 26. Click here to read her obituary. Out of respect for Nancy's wishes, there will be no services and this is the only place we will be sharing this news. Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her.
If you have prayer requests you would like named or listed here, email them to Joni or leave a message on the church phone: 630-897-6891. Names will be kept on for 2 weeks and then removed unless you request it to stay on longer. Thank you!
Lydia’s Piecemakers Ministry: The Prayer Quilt
Know someone who could use a prayer quilt? Click here to learn more.
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