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ST. MARK’S MESSENGER
VOLUME 23 ISSUE 1 • JANUARY 2019
Pastor Dan’s Article
The first time Moses tried to save Yahweh’s people, he failed.
You’d have to think that Moses would have been aware of his position. He had been raised in the palace of the
Pharaoh, trained to lead the Egyptians. There would have been nobody in a better place to free Israel from
their oppression than him. I think this would have been something that Moses would have thought about. I
think this is why he killed the guard in Exodus 2, and why Pharaoh’s immediate response was to try to kill him;
this is an insurrection, he was trying to free his people.
And because he failed, he ran away. Ran away and spent 40 years in the desert watching his father-in-law’s
herds. While this may not seem odd to you, in that time, a grown man would not be the one watching the
herds, it was a job given to a boy, a child. Grown men had more important things to do. Which means this story
is the story of a grown man who had been prepared to lead the world’s largest super power, spent 40 years
essentially pouting on the backside of the desert, doing the job of a child.
He failed, he messed up and he spent 40 years running away from his destiny. And in that 40 years, I think its
safe to say, there was still nobody else as qualified to lead God’s people out of slavery than he was. I believe
that the people were in slavery those 40 years because Moses wasn’t ready to lead them out. Its not that
Yahweh couldn’t free his people, he chose to wait for Moses to be his partner in bringing his people our of
Egypt.
This leads me to wonder, how long was the burning bush burning? Was it burning for the whole time, just
waiting for Moses to notice? How many times did Moses see the bush and not notice it. Even when he did
notice it, he commented that it was on fire, but not being consumed. How long does it take you to watch a bush
burn, before you notice it isn’t burning up? Maybe God was trying to get Moses’ attention the whole time he
was in his self-imposed exile, but Moses was so focused on his failure that he didn’t have his eyes open.
Not only that, can you image what living in your failure for 40 years does to your self esteem? In Exodus 3,
while Yahweh is calling him, Moses just keeps giving Yahweh excuse after excuse, which makes sense if
you’ve spent half of your life living in the fallout of your failure. Its no wonder he didn’t think he could do it
anymore. Yet Yahweh wasn’t having any of that, re-affirming him, providing him help, answering his questions.
Even though Moses didn’t think he could do it, Yahweh did.
He called then sent Moses to Egypt and the rest is history as Moses brought Israel out of slavery.
Moses, for me, is a very relatable character. Often, I have a dozen excuses about why I couldn’t and shouldn’t
do something. “I’m not gifted enough.” “I’ll probably just mess it up.” “People won’t think I’m good enough.” “I
won’t know what to say or do.” “I tried before, and failed.” My insecurity, I’m sure, is laughable to God. He’s
called us, why wouldn’t he provide us what we need to accomplish his mission.
Just like Moses, your life has uniquely situated you in a place, that there are callings from God that you are the
most qualified to follow. There are places in the world where you’re the only one who could go into with God’s
love. There are opportunities to minister to people that will remain open until you choose to say yes to God’s
call. The only question is, will you notice God’s call and join in the work that he is doing, work that only you can
do?
2019 is a new year. Perhaps you’ve spent the last 40 years wandering in the desert, but maybe this year is the
year to begin to overcome the excuses you’ve told yourself about yourself and join God in bringing
transformation wherever you go.
For His Kingdom,
Dan Bellinger, Family & Outreach Pastor
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Dates
January Birthdays January Anniversaries
5 — Peter Jungk 5 — Ron & Connie Dicke
12 — Ron Marhenke 6 — Rex & Vicki Bergdall
15 — Barb Capen 22 — John & Jane Foell
16 — Alex Leslie
20 — Kaitlin Gobrogge
24 — John Crager
27 — Maxine Mason
30 — Cindy Reese
Prayer Requests
Church Members
Aaron & Breanna Orwig, Nila Muzzillo, Sue Burdick, Regina Smith, The Kaduk Family, Ruby Tuttle, Sue
Brown, Joyce Springer, and Kathleen Lutz, our missionary in Kenya
Friends of St. Mark’s
Jack Cole (Tony & Lora Konieczki’s grandson), Diana Getting (extended family of Sandy Muckenfuss),
Charlie Hines (Dave Hines father), Karen Loui (Diann Hines friend), Anna Mullett (John & Jane Foell’s
daughter), Jill Strickler (friend of John & Jane Foell), Jeff Reynolds (son-in-law of Barry & Bonnie Trenary),
Ron Vancamp (friend of Vicki Bergdall), Dean Pheffercorn (husband of Carol Reese’s friend), Nik McKean
(Nicki McKean’s son), Bun Mettert, Gladys Girado (Barry Trenary’s cousin), Nancy Pearl (Mandy Kintz’s
mother), Leonard Hines (Mary Heyse’s brother-in-law), Diana Raney (Cindy Warstler’s sister), Mungumio
Vine (Kristen Konieczki’s sponsored child), Judith Berry (Sue Brown’s sister), Bob Friend (cousin of Marge
Norris & Marilyn Myers), Rosie Reade (friend of Marilyn Myers)
Shut-ins and Homebound Members
Joanne Ruger, Marilyn Imus, Dolores Souder, Richard Bowerman, Eleanor Thomas, Betty Saunders,
Sandy Muckenfuss, Ella McClellan, Maxine Mason, Jean Yoder, Noel Flannigan
*Prayer Requests will be kept on this list for two months, unless otherwise requested. If you would like to
add a new request or update us on the status of a person currently on the list, please contact Kathy
Fribley in the office.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Baptism Sunday Save the Date
On Sunday January 13, we will be celebrating January 1-3 - LCMC Days of Prayer
Baptism Sunday. In both services we will reflect January 6 - Acolyte Training
on the baptism of Jesus as well as what January 6 - Church De-Decorating & Potluck
baptism really means. We will provide the January 13 - Baptism Sunday
opportunity for people to reaffirm their baptism if January 20 - Mission & Service Fair
they have already been baptized. For those who January 21 - Staff Retreat-Office & Preschool
have not been baptized and wish to be baptized Closed
as a part of this special Sunday, please let the February 10 - About St. Mark’s Class
church office know. February 10 - Art Prize
February 17 - First Communion Class
Membership & About St. Mark’s
If you wish to become a member, you need to Opportunities to Serve
attend the “About St. Mark’s” class and let the Nursery:
church office know you wish to become a We are looking for individuals to serve for one
member. The next about St. Mark’s class will be service once a month, especially the 11:30
at 10:45am on Sunday February 10. service. Please contact Pastor Dan if interested.
Church Picnic Coordinator:
First Communion Class
We are looking for someone to coordinate next
We will be having a first communion class for all
year’s church picnic.
children and youth in grades 3 and above who
have not had a first communion class in the
Preschool Volunteers:
past 3 years. Even if your child is already taking
As our preschool grows we are looking for some
communion, we encourage you to be a part of
preschool volunteers to spend time with our
this class with them after worship on February
children in the classroom. Ideally, volunteers
17. Please contact the church office to sign up.
would come for 2 hours one day a week each
week in the 9:30-3:30 time frame. Retirees,
Coffee/Hospitality & Sunday School working adults, parents, grandparents are all
The Worship Assistant Schedule is located in welcome. Please contact Linda or the church
Kraus Korner. We need more volunteers for office if you are willing to help.
Coffee/Hospitality and Sunday School.
Weekly Bible Studies
Grandparents & Caregivers Support Group Pastor’s Bible Study
Every 4th Tuesday of the month, from Pastor’s Bible Study continues every Thursday
6:30-7:30pm at the Heimach Center (1800 E 7th at 10:00 a.m. Bring your Bible and join us!
St., Auburn) there will be a support group for
custodial grandparents and grandparents who Sunday Morning Adult Bible Study
often care for their grandchildren. If you would January 13th & 27th
like to come and need childcare, please contact
Amanda and Rita at 260-357-3333.
Confirmation Schedule
January 13 & 27 — Confirmation class at 5pm
3Sunday Sermon Series
The first two weeks in January we will have a
short series on the sacraments, communion and
baptism. Then, we start a four week series on
our priorities as a church. If you have to miss a
Sunday, you can always watch or listen online
to the sermon or request a DVD of the service The Loft Schedule
from the church office. January 13th & 27th at 6pm
Kenyan School Personal Ministry
Pastor Marcus and current council president A core belief of our Lutheran Theology is the
Rod Knox will travel to Kenya in February to Priesthood of all Believers, that we are all
dedicate the school, meet and work with ministers. That means regardless of your age,
Kathleen and the organization. They will also your Bible knowledge, your gifts and abilities
lead a two-day seminar for youth pastors in you are a ministry. It means that you are all
Kenya. ministers. Over nearly the last 5 years one of
our hopes has been to help you find your
Upcoming Sunday Morning Sermon Series personal ministry at St. Mark’s and outside St.
We encourage you to read the passage for Mark’s. The third and final piece of that puzzle is
each week the Thursday, Friday, and Saturday to help you find the people God is calling you to
before worship and the Monday, Tuesday, and minister to. It may be specific people; it may be
Wednesday after worship as a way to further a type of person or a people group. Often, it is
prepare for, reflect on, and listen to God as we simply the names in your contacts, in your circle
look to the Bible together. of influence that do not have a faith, have a faith
that has gone dry, do not have a church or do
Sacraments not know Jesus. Who are the people that God is
1/6 - Communion [John 13:20-35] calling you to minister to?
1/13 - Baptism [Luke 3:15-22]
Pastor Marcus' Sabbatical Reminder
Our Priorities As a reminder to the congregation, from May 30
1/20 - Service & Mission [Matt. 25:31-46] -July 31, 2019, Pastor Marcus will be on
1/27 - Evangelism & Discipleship Sabbatical. If you have any questions, please
[Matt. 28:16-20] see the Sabbatical Team, Sue Brown, Marilyn
2/3 - Crisis and Care [Phil. 4:10-19] Myers, Mason Reese, or Vicki Marhenke.
Celebrate Recovery Senior Christmas Sacks
St. Mark’s has partnered with Celebrate We delivered 17 Christmas sacks to our seniors
Recovery--a place for people walking through last month. All were received with thanks and
hurts, hang-ups, and habits--at the Cupbearer gratitude. My gratitude in turn to those who
Cafe. There is a community meal at 5:30 p.m. donated treats: Jayne McClellan, Barb Knox
every Thursday with the Celebrate Recovery and Bill Hathaway and to those of you who left
large group meeting at 6:30 p.m. If you would treats but not your name - your generosity was
like more information about CR or are interested appreciated. Thanks also to our elves who
in attending, please see a pastor. delivered: Jayne McClellan, Marge Norris,
Rosemary Gallagher, Barb Knox and Cindy
2019 Envelopes Warstler. All of you people helped make our
If you are receiving envelopes, please pick them seniors holiday a little brighter.
up in Kraus Korner. Judy Bozarth
4Thank You fellowship. Then we will watch a video and
To the group that came to sing, Pastor Dan, and have some discussion. We will end at 7:30.
his daughter: Free child watch is also available. By the way…
Thank you for bringing the spirit of Christmas did I mention we feed you?
into my home Sunday afternoon. What a
surprise. It was really special! Thank you also In all seriousness, I would love to spend time
for the mug mat. with you all. We are also looking for some folks
Love, Becky Wisner who are willing to help us and a few group
leaders for one of the sessions per year.
Thank you to everyone who took the time out of Please let me know if you can help. You can
their busy lives to ring the bell for Salvation call me at the office Wednesday, Thursday or
Army on December 18. We almost filled the Friday mornings, beginning the first of the year
time slots available. Those who participated had or email me at nicki@stmarksauburn.org.
a great time spreading Christmas cheer and the Please pray about this opportunity, and if you
love of Jesus. By doing this small task we feel lead, join us in changing lives. If you are
changed the lives of others in our community!! not able to join us or help out, please partner
with us in prayer, so that we may reach those
On behalf of Vicki Marhenke and myself, we who need Christ. Thank you all in advance for
would like to thank all of those individuals who your prayers. We hope to see you there! –Nicki
participated in our recent caroling. The way we
were received by our shut-ins clearly reflected Mission & Service Fair
how much they appreciated us remembering Join us in-between services on January 20 at
them. Thanks to the Thimble & Cross group for 10:30am as we will have groups and
the mug mats which were given to each information from our local service organizations.
individual that we called upon. A big thank you We encourage you to stop by and look for ways
to Pastor Dan for his assistance in planning this that you can engage and serve in our
event. Thanks again for your participation. community!
Sue Brown & Vicki Marhenke
Art Prize 2019 — Save the Date
Prayer Requests Mark your calendars! On Sunday, February
Please look at the current Prayer Requests and 10th, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., we will be hosting
if you have someone you would like to keep on, an annual event called Art Prize. Normally
please let me know. I will update the list in church involves us sitting in a pew and
January and every other month after that. If you listening. Art prize is a chance we get to come
have any questions, please let me know. Thank and express ourselves. We hope you'll join us!
you, Kathy
NALC Update
ALPHA
Conceived by the Power of the Holy Spirit
With the beginning of the new year, a new
Article by Pr. Mark Chavez, General
session of Alpha is also beginning. God has
Secretary of the NALC
been moving in mighty ways and enabling us to
help Him further His kingdom. There is nothing
The NALC’s Lutheran Week — Annual
that makes my heart happier than to see lives
Convocation, Mission Festival, and Braaten-
change before my very eyes through the power
Benne Lectures — was focused on the Holy
of Christ. I would love for you to be a part of
Spirit, this year on His person and next year on
this change as well. If you would like to join this
His work. You may view the documents and
session of ALPHA, we will meet on Monday
videos of the events this year at: thenalc.org/
evenings, 6:00 pm, starting January 7 thru
2018-lutheran-week-archive/.
March 18 at the Auburn YMCA in their chapel.
First, we will share a wonderful meal and
5Luther’s explanation of the third article of the their life and breath from the living God, the
Apostles’ Creed is powerful. He concisely Holy Trinity. Tragically the opposition in North
summarized the absolute necessity of the Holy America to the Trinity’s creation of new life is
Spirit’s work to draw us to faith in Jesus Christ slaughtering boys ad girls on a much greater
and to keep us united with all believers until the scale than Herod’s slaughter. More than 54
day of resurrection. million unborn children have been extinguished
The Holy Spirit’s work was also necessary for in the United States since the Supreme Court
Jesus’ life and mission on earth — “He was legalized elective abortions in 1973.
conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit.” The H e r o d ’ s s o l d i e r s e x e c u t e d h i s o r d e r.
Spirit made God’s eternal Word fully human. He Abortionists, medical doctors who took an oath
brought God down to earth as a man, Jesus of to protect and save life, execute the order of the
Nazareth, to become our sin and take it away parent or parents, who are often supported by
on His cross. Without the Spirit’s conception of relatives and friends in giving the order.
our Lord Jesus in the virgin Mary, there would It is not just unbelievers and secularists who
be no hope for anyone. support legal elective abortion, nor is it just
Jesus’ conception and birth struck at the heart members of mainline Protestant denominations.
of the human and angelic rebellion against God The Pew Research Center reports that 48% of
the Father, the creator of all life. Herod was Roman Catholic adults and 46% of Lutheran
threatened by the wise men’s report that a new Church-Missouri Synod adults support legal
king of the Jews had been born in Bethlehem. elective abortion. It is likely that about half of
When the wise men didn’t return to Herod after LCMC and NALC adults support legal elective
worshipping Jesus, he ordered the execution of abortions.
all boys two years old and younger in Holy Spirit, move us to repent of our
Bethlehem and the surrounding region. Herod participation in the slaughter of unborn children.
was a pawn in Satan’s hand in a move to
attempt to extinguish the author of all life.
The Holy Spirit didn’t conceive the young boys
Herod slaughtered, but all those boys received
6St. Mark’s Culture & DNA
This section of our newsletter is meant to be a source of education to help us better understand the
culture, DNA, structure and ministry of St. Mark’s. We hope you find this encouraging, informative,
challenging and inspiring. It’s critical as we develop a Kingdom Culture we have the same
understanding, language and information, so we do encourage you to read this section each month.
Our DNA:
Each month in this section we highlight a key part of our DNA, or our common makeup as a church.
While we are all unique and have our own unique DNA, we also as a church have a shared, yet
unique DNA. The foundation of our church DNA and culture are our Core Values. We recently did a
sermon series on these that you can listen to or watch online. St. Mark’s Core Values are:
• Christ-Centered Faith
• Trust of the Holy Spirit
• Authority of Scripture
• Discipleship
• Focus on Mission and Service
• Church as Christian Community
• Our Lutheran Tradition
Our Vocabulary:
Most churches (along with other organizations) do not realize that the language and the vocabulary of
the organization have great significance to the organization. The main underlying emphasis of our
strategic plan for 2017-2021 is to continue to create a Kingdom Culture at St. Mark’s, that is have a
culture as a church that matches the Kingdom of God and the vision for the church cast by Jesus in
the Bible. One of the cornerstones of any culture is language or vocabulary. As a part of our strategic
plan we have developed a key vocabulary that we need to become a part of our church life and
culture. Each month we will focus on different parts of our vocabulary in this section of the newsletter
to help us develop a common cultural vocabulary here at St. Mark’s.
Prayer of the Month:
Prayer of St. Francis
Lord, make me an instrument of your peace
Where there is hatred, let me sow love
Where there is injury, pardon;
Where there is doubt, faith;
Where there is despair, hope;
Where there is darkness, light;
Where there is sadness, joy;
O divine Master, Grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled, as to console,
To be understood, as to understand
To be loved, as to love.
For it is in giving that we receive;
It is in pardoning that we are pardoned;
It is in dying that we are born to eternal life.
Culture Question of the Month:
What do you see God doing in your life right now?
7St. Mark’s Financial Update
Operating Fund Snapshot
General Fund/Budget/Operating Fund
The Operating Fund is our yearly budget. This is also called the general fund. This is what Pastor Dan likes to
describe as the ‘regular’ income and expenses of the church. The Operating Fund covers those things that
occur on a regular basis such as compensation for Pastor Marcus, Pastor Dan, Kathy and Laura and things
such as utilities, insurance and other regular expenses for our staff, building and ministries. This is different
from the special (restricted/designated accounts) that cover new initiatives and one-time or special expenses.
Through November 30, 2018 Operating Fund Reserve Remaining: $11,798.67
Income Expense Net
Budget $246,652.08 $246,652.08 $0
Actual $236,515.19 $245,936.90 -$9,421.71
Difference -$10,136.89 $715.18 —————
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Finance Note:
November giving was a bit low, but we are hoping to finish strong in December. Christmas, Wednesday night
services and a five Sunday month should help some. Our anticipation is to end close to budget. For those who
could not attend the annual meeting, we shared a lot of important information about our finances, budget and
challenge in 2019. If you have questions, please see a council, finance team or staff member.
Finance Education for January
St. Mark’s utilizes various funds to help categories, track and spend the funds we receive. This is due to a
variety of factors, primarily focused on meeting the needs of the church and honoring designed giving from
those who give to St. Mark’s. Throughout the year, we want to educate you about these various funds in our
newsletter. This month we are focused on our three major funds: the General Fund, the Building Fund and the
Funding Our Future fund.
General Fund: This is the main fund of St. Mark’s and is how we pay for budgeted expenses and where we
record general income, offerings and any undesignated income. The vast majority of money we receive on
Sunday mornings or via electronic or online giving goes into this fund. This is how we pay our salaries, general
bills such as utilities and insurance, and fund most of our regular programs and ministries. In that sense, this
fund is our operating fund and is most essential to our work and ministry at St. Mark’s.
Building Fund: This is the fund used for special building projects and needs that cannot be covered in the
budget. These are often one time, larger needs around maintenance and replacement such as heating and
cooling. This helps us take care of our building and have a consistent budget each year for the more regular
maintenance needs. This fund is only used for the building.
Funding Our Future: This is the fund used for special ministries, projects and needs that cannot be covered in
the budget. These are often one time, larger needs or seed money to start new ministries or initiatives. These
are not for items that should be covered in the budget or things that are considered maintenance or
administrative in nature. They must be things that help move the church forward. They also must be consistent
with our mission, vision and are usually something that are a part of our strategic plan. Council makes the
decision on how these funds are used based on suggestions from staff, council or ministry team leaders. This
fund was initially started for a 3 year term, but has been continued much like the building fund was in the past.
8Montessori Moment
Happy Holidays! Our students had a busy December.
They spent the month learning about holidays around
the world, practicing for their Holiday Program, and
having a fun sock exchange and Christmas party!
Thank you to the St. Mark’s members who attended
our first annual Holiday Program. It was fun, and the
kids did such a nice job!
We are excited to get back to school in 2019!
Kroger Card! Want to help?
We have been approved to be part of the • Homemade play dough
Community Rewards Program with Kroger. • Various sewing projects-email Linda
If you have a Kroger card, please sign up • Scholastic Book Order sponsors-see Kraus
and Early Learners gets a percentage each Corner for more info and sign up sheet
quarter. • Toys for our indoor play place (slides, hula
hoops, small basketball hoop)
Steps to Sign Up
1. Go to www.kroger.com. You may need
to make an account if you do not have We are looking for substitutes for the
one. 2018-2019 school year. If you would be
2. Click “Savings & Rewards” at top interesting in helping in the classroom as a
3. Select “Community Rewards” from drop substitute or donating the above items please
down menu then “I am a customer”. email Linda at linda@stmarksauburn.org.
4. Search EA418.
5. Click to enroll in St. Mark’s Early
Learners.
9Why do we???…
This is a part of a series of articles we will publish in our newsletter every other month or so. It is an
opportunity to look at the ‘why’ of what we do.
Why do we??…
Have a Second, Modern Worship Service?
Back in April of 2017 we started a new, modern second service. At the end of 2017, we decided to
move it from 5:00pm to 11:30am given that we did not feel that the time was working out as well as
we had hoped and we were worried about burn out with the music team. We are coming to the end of
our first full year with the new time. Attendance varies wildly for this service from as few as 10 to as
many as 40. The nursery is usually more full in this service than in the first service. Those who come
are composed of three groups: the staff and volunteers who help, church members who come on
occasion and new individuals and families. Almost all who come from that last group are under 40
years old. While the service has not grown as quickly or as much as we would have hoped, we have
several individuals and families that would not have a church service that they would go to without
this service. In that sense, we feel really good about what we have been doing. It is always good to
think about why we do these things, especially when they do not turn out quite as expected. So, why
do we have a second modern worship service?
Reaching People. At the heart of the purpose in each and every church is reaching people with the
saving faith of Jesus Christ. Regardless of location, denomination and pastor, every church who
proclaims faith in Jesus should be reaching people who do not have faith in Jesus. This service was
started to help us do a better job in reaching people.
Worship love language. We all have a worship love language. For some it is the organ, for others it
is modern music, for some it is the piano, for others it has nothing to do with music at all! We cannot
speak everyone’s love language, nor can we (or should we) design one worship service that makes
everyone happy and speaks their worship love language 100%. We want to be sure to offer
something for most of the worship love languages even if we cannot speak every language and
please everyone.
Creating a community. We want to create healthy, Christ-centered community for those who are
unchurched and dechurched. The modern service is designed not only to create a space for modern
worship, but also to create community.
Connecting to Jesus and the Church. No one person, group or church has all the answers. We rely
on each other as one holy catholic (universal) church to learn from one another so that we may work
together (not in competition) to reach the world for Jesus and to make disciples of all people.
We need something after ALPHA. Almost all of the unchurched people that participate in ALPHA
would never step foot in a traditional service and if they did, they would likely never return. We desire
for all ALPHA participants to connect to a church, whether it is St. Mark’s or another faith community.
It's essential that we have some sort of service that they can go to after experiencing ALPHA.
We want to thank all who help support this service. We could use more help, even once a month or
once every other month with nursery, prayer, tech or a variety of other areas. Let the office know if
you are interested in helping us. Please do continue to keep this service in your prayers.
10Worship Assistant Schedule January 6, 2019 to February 10, 2019
January 6 January 13 January 20 January 27 February 3 February 10
Preaching Pastor Dan Pastor Marcus Pastor Marcus Pastor Marcus Pastor Dan Pastor Marcus
Assisting Minister Dave H. Pastor Dan Diann H. Mason R. Rod Knox Pastor Dan
(T)
Children Time (T) Jessica C. Rod K. Pastor Dan Nicki M. Andre V. Rod K.
Acolyte (T) Ava A. Alex L. Abby C. Camden K. Ava A. Abby C.
Lector (T) Lora K. Suzanne L. Peggy B. Jane F. Alison A. Bill Hathaway
Communion Asst. Janice T., Diann John & Jane F. Marge N. & Rod K. & Vicki B. John F. & Glenn Peggy B. & Diann
(T) H. Glenn M. M. H.
Ushers (T) Jerry S., Rex B., Jerry S., Rex B., Jim Jerry S., Rex Jerry S., Rex B., Jerry S., Rex B., Jerry S., Rex &
Tony K., Art B. & Ann F. B., Tina M., Kathy G., Russ H. Stan B., Art B. Vicki B., Glenn
Janice T. M.
Greeters (T) Vicki M. & Gary Stan & Judy B. Nila & Mary Cindy W. & John Don & Connie Nila M. & Kathy
H. Lee M. C. M. L.
Nursery (T) Aldrich Jessica C. Carol R. & Jim & Ann F. Cindy W. Jessica C.
Linda Wolf
Sunday School (T)
Tech (T) Justin A. & Barry T. & Micah C. Barry T. & Jeff & Jarrett R. Justin A. & Barry T. &
Connie M. Alex K. Micah C. Connie M.
Prayer Team (T) Jayne M. & Sue Brian M. & Nicki M. Sue B. & Cindy R. & P. Dan Jessica C. & Andre V. & Sue B.
B. Jessica C. Brian M.
Altar Kathy G. Kathy G. Kathy G. Kathy G. Cindy W. Cindy W.
Coffee/Hospitality
Emcee (M) Pastor Dan Pastor Dan Pastor Dan Pastor Dan Pastor Marcus Pastor Dan
Communion (M) Jeff R. Pastor Dan Pastor Dan Marge N. Pastor Marcus Jeff Reese
Prayer Team (M) Cindy R. Jessica C. Jayne M. Jessica C. Jayne M. Cindy Reese
Greeters/Usher Jeff & Cindy R. Linda Wolff Jayne M. Tina M. Linda Wolff Jeff & Cindy R.
(M)
Nursery (M) Ashlyn R. Linda Wolf Heidi M. Stephanie B. ? Carol Reese Ashlyn R.
Tech (M) Jarrett R. Marge N. Barry T. Barry & Micah Barry T., & Alex Jarrett R. &
K. Mason R.
Other N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
11JANUARY 2019
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
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9:30 AM Worship Service with Communion New Year's Eve Church Office Closed LCMC Days of Prayer LCMC Days of Prayer Pastor Marcus' Day Off
10:30 AM Coffee Hour Pastor Dan's Day Off LCMC Days of Prayer 8:30 AM Open Prayer & 10:00 AM Pastor's Bible
10:50 AM Sunday Morning Adult Bible New Year's Day Communion Study
Study 9:00 AM Prayer 5:00 PM Modern Service
11:30 AM 11:30 Gathering (Modern Gathering Rehearsal
Worship) 12:00 PM Geneology 5:30 PM Celebrate
Group Recovery
7:00 PM Choir Practice
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9:30 AM Worship Service with Communion Pastor Dan's Day Off 8:30 AM Open Prayer & 10:00 AM Pastor's Bible Pastor Marcus' Day Off
10:30 AM Coffee Hour 6:00 PM ALPHA Communion Study 12:00 PM Kingdom
11:00 AM Acolyte Training 9:00 AM Prayer 5:00 PM Modern Service Communities
11:30 AM 11:30 Gathering (Modern) Gathering Rehearsal
12:30 PM Church De-Decorating & Potluck 9:30 AM Pastors 5:30 PM Celebrate
Meeting Recovery
11:00 AM All Staff
Meeting
4:00 PM Preschool
Board Meeting
7:00 PM Choir Practice
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Baptism Sunday Pastor Dan's Day Off 8:30 AM Open Prayer & 10:00 AM Pastor's Bible Pastor Marcus' Day Off
9:30 AM Worship Service with Communion 6:00 PM ALPHA Communion Study
10:30 AM Coffee Hour 9:00 AM Prayer 5:00 PM Modern Service
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10:50 AM Sunday Morning Adult Bible Gathering Rehearsal
Study 9:30 AM Pastors 5:30 PM Celebrate
11:30 AM 11:30 Gathering (Modern) Meeting Recovery
5:00 PM Confirmation 12:00 PM Geneology 7:00 PM Council Meeting
6:00 PM The Loft Gathering Group
12:00 PM Senior's Lunch
7:00 PM Choir Practice
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9:30 AM Worship Service with Communion Office & Preschool 5:30 PM QPR Suicide 8:30 AM Open Prayer & 10:00 AM Pastor's Bible Pastor Marcus' Day Off
10:30 AM Coffee Hour Closed Prevention Training Communion Study 12:00 PM Kingdom
10:30 AM Mission & Service Fair Pastor Dan's Day Off 9:00 AM Prayer 5:00 PM Modern Service Communities
11:30 AM 11:30 Gathering (Modern) 9:00 AM Staff Retreat Gathering Rehearsal
6:00 PM ALPHA 9:30 AM Pastors 5:30 PM Celebrate
Meeting Recovery
7:00 PM Choir Practice
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9:30 AM Worship Service with Communion Pastor Dan's Day Off 8:30 AM Open Prayer & 10:00 AM Pastor's Bible Pastor Marcus' Day Off
10:30 AM Coffee Hour 6:00 PM ALPHA Communion Study
10:50 AM Sunday Morning Adult Bible 9:00 AM Pastors 5:00 PM Modern Service
Study Meeting Rehearsal
11:30 AM 11:30 Gathering (Modern) 9:00 AM Prayer 5:30 PM Celebrate
5:00 PM Confirmation Gathering Recovery
6:00 PM The Loft Gathering 7:00 PM Choir PracticeSt. Mark’s Lutheran Church
211 West Ninth Street
Auburn, IN 46706
Web Page: www.stmarksauburn.org
Pastor Marcus: pastormarcus@stmarksauburn.org
Pastor Dan: pastordan@stmarksauburn.org
E-mail: office@stmarksauburn.org
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Building Relationships
Transforming Lives
St. Mark’s Messenger is published monthly by St. Mark’s Lutheran Church
The Rev. Dr. Marcus J. Carlson Senior Pastor
Rev. Dan Bellinger Family & Outreach Pastor
Nicki McKean Young Adult & Evangelism Minister
Laura Deckard Director of Music
Kathy Fribley Church Secretary
Linda Vandemark Preschool Director
Our Mission: To bring about transformation in individuals, families, our community, and
the world through Jesus Christ
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