This Sunday,
September 26
- 8:30 am & 11:00 am services
- Singing at both services with a blend of traditional and contemporary music
- Holy Communion options in the pew and at the altar
- 9:30 am: Fellowship Hour with refreshments in the John Bates FLC (masks are required except when having food/beverages while seated at a table)
- Per the Governor's mandate, masks are required indoors
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Nursery is open during the 11:00 am service for children 4 years old and under (masks are required for adults and children over 2 years of age)
- Please sign attendance pads in pews.
- Bring a friend!
Online Worship:
The 11:00 am service can be viewed live here. Click here for Sunday's 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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From Your
Senior Pastor
I hope you have had a chance to read the materials and watch the video concerning some of the hopes and dreams for the Burton Street House (see below). Please join me in thanking those who served on the task force that has worked so hard for many months: Gwen Ziegler (chair), Nathan Custer (architect), Joe Adams, Nick and Pam Ripley, Karen Kremer, Pastor Steve Pichaske and then Tammy Stephens. They have made it possible for Young Life to begin using the building already - and they have helped us all consider how that historic House, once the parsonage for St. Mark’s, can someday be used for youth ministry, community outreach, and congregational programs. ~ Pastor Westphal
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Burton House Proposed Improvements
Based on input from the August 15 informational meeting, the current plan is to postpone the more extensive renovations and instead seek gifts in this fall’s Special Appeal to do essential repairs on the Burton Street House. Here is updated information on the proposed Burton House improvements:
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The journey of the Burton House purpose can be viewed here.
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Potential "days in the life" of the Burton Street house can be viewed here.
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Burton House renderings can be viewed here.
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An informational video on the remodel from members of the Burton House Committee can be viewed here.
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A video from the Washington team lead of Young Life regarding their plans for usage of the Burton House can be viewed here.
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Sunday School Update
What a joy it was to see our children and families return for Rally Day and the return of St. Mark’s Sunday School! It’s not too late to register your student for the 2021-2022 school year. Click here or to register today. Contact Nancy Vogel at [email protected] with questions.
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The Faith at Home resource is once again available for families who are worshiping at home. This weekly resource has transitioned from one which follows the weekly preaching theme to one which follows our weekly Sunday School lesson (for students 3 years old thru 6th grade). Student leaflets (like those our “in-person” students use each week) are available to families to pick up from the Main Street vestibule on the east side of St. Mark’s. Contact Nancy Vogel ([email protected]) with questions.
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Upcoming High School Youth
Sunday Events
September 26: Board Game Night
October 24: Laser Tag and Jumping at Elevate in Peoria
November 14: Service Project (Packing Boxes for Operation Christmas Child)
December 12: Christmas Party
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Kindred Spirit Sisters
Sunday, October 10
12:30 pm
Pizza Ranch in Morton
Kindred Spirits Sisters will meet at Pizza Ranch in Morton on Sunday, October 10, at 12:30 pm. For reservations or more information, please call Kathleen Peters (309-444-2360) or Sue Madden (309-444-3096).
Kindred Spirit Sisters meet on the second Sunday of the month. Widowed and single women welcome.
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Sunday, October 24
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
St. Mark’s South Parking Lot
What exactly is Trunk or Treat?
People decorate the trunks of their cars (and in some cases, the surrounding areas), park in the church parking lot, and hand out treats to children dressed in costumes!
How do I decorate my trunk?
Pick a theme or let your imagination run wild! (Please choose themes that are family friendly and appropriate for church and children).
What else will there be to do?
We’ll have games and a balloon artist, a contest with prize for the best trunk, and of course, CANDY!
Who is invited to this event?
All ages are invited to participate! Please note that children must be accompanied by an adult. Be sure to spread the word, and invite your friends, family and neighbors to join in the fun!
I want to participate…do I need to sign up?
If you are decorating your trunk and handing out treats, please sign up in the Gathering Space or by clicking here. If you are simply coming to join in the fun, there’s no need to sign up.
Who will claim this year’s title for Best Trunk? It could be YOU! Start planning your costumes and trunk today!
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Highlights from the September 19
Special Congregational Meeting
Congregation President Case Pudik reviewed the reason for needing to make certain safety renovations to our building in order for DCFS to renew the license for St. Mark's Child Care and Preschool. He also explained that the cost ($100,000) exceeds 6% of our operating budget, requiring congregational approval. This will be funded with $60,000 in Child Care and Preschool reserves and $40,000 to be raised from our upcoming Stewardship Special Appeal.
A motion to approve the renovations and funding plan was unanimously approved by members present.
~ Roger French, Recorder
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Seeking Parish Nurse
St. Mark’s has an opening for a part-time Parish Nurse. If you are interested or know of anyone who would be interested in this position, please contact the church office at 309-444-4618 or [email protected].
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September WHIP Donations:
Applesauce & Canned Fruit
WHIP is in need of unexpired applesauce and canned fruit. 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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Monday, September 27
- 9:30 am: Staff Meeting (Zoom)
- 6:30 pm: Pew Sisters (Zoom)
Tuesday, September 28
- 5:30 pm: Music Planning (Zoom)
- 6:00 pm: GriefShare (Conference Room)
- 6:30 pm: Exec Team (Zoom)
Wednesday, September 29
- 12:00 pm: Deadline for Buzz Submissions
- 6:30 pm: Confirmation & Cross Trainers Games/Fellowship Time (John Bates FLC)
- 7:00 pm: Confirmation (John Bates FLC)
- 7:00 pm: Cross Trainers (Beckwith Hall)
Friday, October 1
Saturday, October 2
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Sunday, October 3
- Traditional Worship Format Begins (8:30 am service)
- Contemporary Worship Format Begins (11:00 am service)
- Sunday School (ages 3 through adult)
- Reception of New Members (both services)
- Fall Small Group Study (9:45 am: Conference Room)
- Choir Rehearsal (9:45 am: Choir Room)
- Praise Band Rehearsal (10:00 am: Sanctuary)
Sunday, October 17
- Stewardship Appeal Begins: "Your Gifts Open Doors"
- Operation Christmas Child (OCC) Kick-Off
- Open House at Burton Street House
Sunday, October 24
- Quilt Sunday
- Trunk or Treat (3:00 pm - 5:00 pm: south parking lot)
Sunday, October 31
Sunday, November 7
- All Saints Sunday
- Pledge Appeal Commitment Sunday
Sunday, November 14
- "Shoebox Sunday" (Shoebox Brigade after 11:00 am service)
Monday, November 15 - Monday, November 22
- OCC National Collection Week
Sunday, December 19
- Sunday School Christmas Program
Friday, December 24
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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.
Mobile App - Download the free GivePlus app from the App Store or Google Play, and search for St. Mark's by zip code. Follow the instructions to donate.
Text - Send a text to 833-948-2192, enter the amount you would like to give, and follow the instructions.
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Giving Thanks
Your gifts and offerings help support a missionary nurse in Tanzania. Thank you.
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Pastor Lanny Westphal
Senior Pastor
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Pastor Dick Hanson
Visitation Pastor
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