Advent Services– We invite you to join us for an imaginative series in which we hear from some of the prophets about their lives and messages. Entitled “The Prophet Speaks,” each sermon will take the form of a first-person narrative, in which God’s messenger addresses a modern audience. Every Wednesday in December before Christmas, we will gather either in the morning (11:30 a.m.) or evening (7:00 p.m.) for Scripture, song, prayer, and to consider the stories of God’s spokesmen. Reserve this Advent time for yourself, and you may find that Christmas takes on deeper meaning this year.
New Tuesday Bible Study– Beginning December 2nd, Bible Study will engage in a “Prelude to Christmas.” The gospel of Luke sets the stage for the birth of Jesus by introducing us to Zechariah, Elizabeth, Mary, baby John, and more. Please join us each Tuesday at 11:00 AM leading up to Christmas!
St.Mark’s Book Club:We will be mixing things up for our next two meetings. For December we will be researching the story behind a beloved Christmas carol or hymn. We will share our findings on December 10th at 1 p.m. in St. Mark’s Small Dining Room. We might even make a playlist of our faves. Feel free to pack a lunch and join us after the midday Advent service for extra fun. We will start 2026 by reflecting on our Bible Reading Challenge. Some of us started in January and others of us have read on and off in 2025. It isn’t too late for you to start. There are some wonderful reading plans out there that have you reading through the Nativity story in the four Gospels or a chapter of Proverbs a day. We will be meeting on January 14th at 1 p.m. in St. Mark’s Small Dining Room. Please contact Sue Matzke with any questions about either month. Bring a friend or two!
Save the date!Sign the sheet on the hall bulletin board TODAY! Next Sunday, Dec. 7, join the fun in Fellowship Hall! 4th Annual CLEVELAND BROWNS game vs. TITANS at 1:00. Pizza & beverages will be served. Bring a snack to share. (chips, popcorn, etc.) Bring the family! Games for all! See you there!
I HAVE GOOD NEWS FOR YOU:Pastor Mark is leading a seven-week class entitled “Good News.” This course is designed to introduce participants to both the teaching and practice of the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS). It also functions well as a refresher course for longtime churchgoers. Invite anyone interested in learning more about the Good News of Jesus Christ to attend with you. We meet at 9:15 AM in the Matthew Room.
Poinsettia order forms,to adorn the sanctuary for the Christmas services, are available on the Welcome Table in the lobby. Cost per plant is $10.00 and is due back by December 21st.
Holiday Bells:Our bell choir will perform their annual mini Christmas concert December 7th following the announcements, about 11:45. The concert can be attended in-person or online via live-stream.