This Sunday,
July 24, 2022
- Reminder of the summer worship schedule:
- 9:30 am: Blended Worship onsite and online
- Our guest preacher is Deacon Lyn Ahearn will bring a message about prayer
- Change for Charity - Peoria Rescue Mission
- 10:30 am: Fellowship hour
- Holy Communion during service offered by Pastor Maureen Stein
- Please Check the "Upcoming Events" Calendar below for Sunday's Holy Communion will be offered through September 4
- Remember to wear your name tag so all can get acquainted
- The nursery will be staffed during worship service
- Please sign attendance pads in pews.
- Bring a friend!
Online Worship:
The 9:30 am service can be viewed live here. Click here for Sunday's service bulletin. Click here to see previous worship services on St. Mark's YouTube Channel. Be sure to "like" the service, subscribe to the YouTube Channel, and share the post on your Facebook page so more people can hear the good news!
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Congregation Council Meeting
The Congregation Council held its regularly scheduled meeting Tuesday, July 19, at 6:30 pm. Below are some of the highlights from the meeting:
- Vacancies on Mission Endowment Fund, backup Council Recorder and Childcare and Preschool Board have been filled
- Sue Freeberg - Mission Endowment fund
- Marla Reeder - Backup Council Recorder
- Childcare and Preschool Board
- Janice Braskich
- Sandy Jackson
- Kathy Jefford
- Betty Claus
- The Council is working diligently on updating the Ministry Site Profile and avenues of advertising for a new Sr. Pastor
- Ideas were discussed regarding incentives to help St. Mark's Sr. Pastor role stand out
In case you missed it, the Congregation Council share another communication here, with additional information.
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Happy 100th!
Please join us for a parade of cars past Mary's house on Sunday, July 24 from 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm. Her address is 3 Yorktown Ct., Washington, IL. Please see the map below for route instructions. There will be a "card jar" at the curb if you'd like to bring cards. If you are unable to participate but would still like to get her a card, you can add to the Card Shower by mailing or bringing cards (by July 25) to:
Mary Eckhart
St. Mark’s Lutheran Church
200 S Main Street
Washington, IL 61571
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Operation Christmas Child
St. Mark's is again blessed to be a Collection Center for Operation Christmas Child (OCC). This year we'll need a Project Manager or Managers who will be responsible for promoting the OCC program at St. Mark's beginning in October in preparation for National Collection Week in November. The Project Manager(s) have an opportunity to attend a special OCC workshop on September 24th with guest speaker, Livia, a shoebox recipient years ago. Nancy Vogel will oversee all details surrounding the collection center during National Collection Week and is happy to assist our Project Manager(s). If you are able to help with OCC, please contact Cindy Shuckford at [email protected] or (309) 431-9229. Thank you in advance for your prayerful consideration of this service opportunity!
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Update Your Member Information
St. Mark's wants to make sure we have the most current contact information regarding your household. To help out, an online form has been created so you can send your information in. You can do it on your phone by scanning the QR code, or you can click the link here, to fill out the form on your computer or your phone. You're also welcome to email the information to [email protected] or call (309) 444-4618.
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Change for Charity
Don't forget to bring your change for Sunday, July 24! Peoria Rescue Ministries is a gospel-centered ministry of mercy that creates pathways out of poverty through Jesus with their neighbors in need. Peoria Rescue Ministries has been serving the poor and those in need since 1955. Through their five areas of ministry, they provide food, shelter, clothing, counseling, pregnancy & parenting services, and renewal programs to the people of Central Illinois.
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August Missions Opportunity
The Washington Food Pantry Garden will be harvesting for WHIP on Tuesday Aug 2 at 6:00 pm. Karen Kremer will be there and would love your help to harvest for about 30 minutes. All ages welcome and no experience is required. Text Karen at (309) 231-7931 or contact the office via email at [email protected], or phone at (309) 444-4618. Not sure, or your plans change at the last minute? Just come to the garden located between the Fire Station and Five Points.
Proverbs 22:9 - A generous person will be blessed, for he gives some of his food to the poor.
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Children and Family Ministry
Hello everyone, my name is Shannon Boynton and I would love to introduce myself as the new Director of Children and Family Ministry at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church. Raised in a small town called Aledo, about 1.5 hours away from the Peoria area, I moved to Metamora, on July 15, 2022. I grew up in a loving home with my mother, grandmother, and grandfather. Relationships and community building is what I love doing most and I am so excited to do that here at St. Mark’s. The church has been a significant part of my life, and I have been through baptism, communion, confirmation, and Sunday school. I am so excited to get to know you all more and can’t wait to continue the legacy here at St. Mark’s!
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Sunday School/Rally Day
Mark your calendars, Sunday School will be starting back up at St. Mark’s with our kick-off on Rally Day, Sunday, September 11, 2022. Sunday School registration has begun. You can register online via the QR code, here or on the form in the Gathering Space. There will be a new structure that involves music, crafts, lessons, and most importantly, FUN! One of my goals as coming into this new role is to provide a safe and fun environment for the children of St. Mark’s Church.
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July Youth News
Saturday, July 23 – 8:00 pm-11:00 pm
It's outdoor movie night in the back parking lot! We’ll provide popcorn, hot dogs, drinks, and the movie! You bring a chair or a blanket and come in your comfy clothes! Our movie will be Sonic the Hedgehog 2! This is a great FREE event so invite all of your friends to join you. Should the weather decide not to cooperate, we'll move inside and watch in the John Bates FLC. Open to students from 7-12 grade!
Friday, July 29 – 10:00 am-12:30 pm
Help send kids in need to school with school supplies and a backpack! We'll leave the church at 9:30 am for the Dream Center where we will stuff backpacks for the Backpack Peoria event. After we’re done, it's off to find a place to eat lunch and reflect on our experience. This event is open to students in 7-12 grade and would be a great opportunity to get some confirmation service hours in this summer!
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July WHIP Donations:
Canned Chicken and Tuna
WHIP is in need of canned chicken and tuna. Donations may be left in Beckwith Hall and in the boxes inside St. Mark's East Entrance vestibule (the glass doors facing Main Street).
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St. Mark's Staffing Needs
Perhaps you or someone you know is looking for a new opportunity and possess the skills needed for one of our open positions. There are both ministry staff and childcare/preschool positions available. The following are areas of need:
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Contemporary Music Director (link)
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Assistant A/V Director (link)
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Child Care/Preschool Substitute Teacher's Aide (link)
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Child Care/Preschool Substitute Teacher (link)
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Sunday, July 24
- 9:30 am: Blended Worship with Holy Communion
- Deacon Lyn Ahearn Preaching
- Change for Charity - Peoria Rescue Mission
Monday, July 25
- Vacation Bible School (6:00pm-8:00pm)
Tuesday, July 26
Friday, July 29
- 9:30 am: Leave for Dream Center - Stuff Backpacks
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Sunday, July 31
- 9:30 am: Blended Worship with Holy Communion
Tuesday, August 2
- 6:00 pm: Missions Opportunity - Harvesting at Washington Food Pantry Garden
Sunday, August 7
- 9:30 am: Blended Worship - No Holy Communion
Tuesday, August 9
- 8:00 am: Northern Conference Pastors' Gathering
- 9:30 am: Peace & Comfort Quilters
Friday, August 12
- Quarter 3 Council Reports Due
Sunday, August 14
- 9:30 am: Blended Worship - No Holy Communion
- 10:30 am: Blood Pressure Screening
- 12:30 pm: Kindred Spirit Sisters
Monday, August 15
- 11:00 am: Finance Team
- Marksman Article Due
Wednesday, August 17
Sunday, August 21
- 9:30 am: Blended Worship with Holy Communion
Monday, August 22
- 6:00 pm: Mission Endowment Fund Team
Tuesday, August 23
Sunday, August 28
- 9:30 am: Blended Worship with Holy Communion
Monday, August 29
Tuesday, August 30
- 9:00 am: Preschool Prep - John Bates FLC
Wednesday, August 31
- 9:00 am: Preschool Prep - John Bates FLC
Sunday, September 4
- 9:30 am: Blended Worship with Holy Communion
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Multiple Ways to Give
Thank you for your support of St. Mark's.
Weekly Offering Checks can be brought to the collection boxes in the sanctuary or mailed to St. Mark's (200 S. Main Street, Washington, IL 61571). You can set up an online automatic gift from your bank as well.
Website - Give through this link.
Text - Send a text to 833-948-2192, enter the amount you would like to give, and follow the instructions.
Mobile App - Download and install the free Vanco Mobile app from the App or Play Store using the QR code below. Then search for St. Mark's. Follow the instructions to donate.
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Giving Thanks
Your gifts and offerings make it possible for us to host a summer women’s Bible study. The study went through the book How Much More by Lisa Harper. Be sure to be on the lookout for more upcoming Bible studies here at St. Mark’s!
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Pastor Dick Hanson
Visitation Pastor
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