ST. MARK LUTHERAN CHURCH 5073 Daly Blvd. Flint, Michigan 48506 Pastor Minister of Music Minister of Family Life Minister of Outreach and Assimilation Rev. Gary L. Beck Mrs. Lori Carrier Miss Rose Meinert Mr. James M. Mol Church Phone: (810) 736-6680 Fax Number: (810) 736-6096 Email: stmarkfl@sbcglobal.net Website: www.stmarkcs.com “NOTES AND NEWS” Serving in the Lord’s House Today Preaching: Rev. Gary L. Beck Organist: Lori Carrier Worship Assistant: 8:00 am Bill Scott, Cliff Veit 10:45 am Tim Hastings Ushers: 8:00 am Jacob Haist, James Haist, Scott Maher, Scott Violette 10:45 am Zane Hughes, Brian Kuberski, Larry Leinweber, Chris Matheson THIS WEEK’S ACTIVITIES Today: 8:00 am 9:00 am 9:30 am 10:45 am Worship Living Your Strengths Room 6 Bible Study / Sunday School Worship—MultiMedia Scrip Sales After Each Service Monday: 6:00 pm Joyful Singers 7:00 pm Handbells Tuesday: 6:00 pm High School Girl’s Bible Study @ Parsonage 7:00 pm Ministry of Property & Finance Wednesday: 9:00 am Ladies Bible Study 6:00 pm Adult Choir Thursday: 9:00 am 6:00 pm 6:00 pm 6:00 pm 6:00 pm Quilters Jr. Confirmation Faith Adventure Mom Pop Tots Hoopla Meeting November 9, 2014 GENERAL FUND Deposit for Sunday, 11/2= $ 7,942.13 TOGETHER IN FAITH-PLUS UPDATE Deposit for Sunday 11/2= $ 2,571.50 (Need an average of $1,770 per week) TIF BALANCE as of 11/1/14: $495,000.18 MEMORIALS In memory of Ruth Clark a donation was given to the Adult Choir Fund by Linda Proffer In memory of Ruth Clark a donation was given to the Clark Memorial Fund by Kenneth WIlliams Roger & Lynda Westenfeld have given a donation to the Ladies Restroom Fund in memory of Ruth Clark Al & Diane Webb have given a donation to the Pray Memorial Fund in memory of her mom Grace Ron & Barb Kuberski have given a donation to the Ladies Restroom Fund in memory of all St. Mark members who passed away in 2014 MEMBERS CELEBRATING BIRTHDAYS November 12-18 11/12 11/14 11/15 11/16 11/17 11/18 AMMIE LAKE, BROOKE MANNOR DAVID SEGREN, TERRY WILSON SHIRLEY BYRNE ROBERT DORMIRE JR, VICKI PARKIN KARMAN TANKERSLEY ANDREW McVAY, SUSAN PAINE EMILY PAYNE JUSTIN BARDEN, DAVID GAMAGE RYAN STEIN, KATHRYN YOUNG SERENA GUNN, ALEXA MODONAS MEGAN TANKERSLEY Friday: 6:00 am Men’s Bible Breakfast @ Apollo Restaurant, Davison MEMBERS CELEBRATING WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES November 12-18 Saturday: 9:00-12:00 pm Food Bank Volunteering None Next Sunday: 8:00 am 9:00 am 9:30 am 10:45 am 5:00 pm Worship / Holy Communion Living Your Strengths Room 6 Bible Study / Sunday School Worship / Holy Communion Jr. High Youth @ Parsonage Messenger Deadline Scrip Sales After Each Service LARGE PRINT BULLETINS ARE AVAILABLE. Please ask an usher for one before the service. KEEP IN YOUR PRAYERS: Audrey Simmons Rick Schacher Sarah Mol In celebration of the birth of Grace Elizabeth Mol, daughter of Jacob & Sarah Mol ATTENDANCE: Nov 2: Ear ly: 117/105 Late: 167/97 BIBLE STUDY: 9:30 am THE STORY- A Church-Wide Experience The Theme for today is “Heaven: The End of Time” (Session 31) Note: If we should miss your special day, please contact the church office so we can update our records. ANY IDEAS on how we can gr ow St. Mar k? Please join an informal gathering on Wednesday, November 19 at 7:30 pm in the Luther Room to share your thoughts. May the Lord continue to expand and strengthen His kingdom here! LEAD OVERSEER needed for r entals of the chur ch property. This person would either oversee the building or make sure that we had a person to oversee the building any time it is rented. If interested contact Chad Westenfeld or the church office. THE FAMILY CHOIR - If you have a young child that would like to sing praises to our God, please let me know! I will get you a CD a.s.a.p. to listen to as they learn the songs WOMEN'S RESTROOM RENOVATION: many thanks to all who have contributed to this project. Besides the $1,000 allocation from Ladies Guild, Lisa Minto has committed $500 from her mother’s memorial. Along with other gifts, we are now almost up to $2,500—half way there! Questions? See Carol Muhl or the Trustees. THE VERY FIRST Sanctuary Ringers played on November 2nd. Diane Webb, Rachel Ross, and Hannah Ketterer were joined by a few of the bell choir ringers to play 3 pieces, a big undertaking for people who have not had much note reading in their past. It was a blessing to work with them! The next opportunity to join is in January. A six week commitment and a willing heart to worship with music is a must! Thanks, girls, for your commitment and passion to worship! Co-directors: Derena Olsen and Valerie Beck THE JOYFUL SINGERS are comprised of 6 faithful and talented young voices. Along with their families, they will lead the 4:00 Christmas Eve service. Come enjoy some old and new music and worship the Baby in Bethlehem! Children in 2nd grade through high school are welcome to join in January. COME HEAR Kate Cole speak on behalf of the Flint International Friends Association on Wednesday, Dec. 10. A pot luck brunch at 10:00 will begin the morning as Kate shares information about our local friendship ministry to international students. You won't want to miss the mission opportunity that is on our doorstep! Everyone is welcome. Please sign up at the back table. (Sponsored by Wednesday Morning Bible Study) JANUARY Wednesday Bible study will be based on Donna Pyle's study, Overflowing Abundance. Aside from the resurrection, the Feeding of the 5000 is the only miracle recorded in all four Gospels. Jesus had many other needs to fill that day, but he chose to feed the masses with the Bread of Life. This 6 week study is sponsored by LWML (Lutheran Women's Missionary League) of which St. Mark is a member. Please sign up as study begins January 14th. Cost is $8.50 FOOD BANK: this Satur day Nov.15th St. Mark will be serving at the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan from 9am12pm. Anyone is welcome to come along, youth, families, adults—look for the sign-up sheet at the table! TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO SIGN UP! PIE MAKING for Sr. High is fast appr oaching! Tuesday Nov.18th at 6pm and Saturday Nov.22nd at 9am, sign up on the Youth Board! ULTIMATE DATE NIGHT with J ay & Laur a Laffoon will be coming to St. Mark on Saturday Jan.24th! Tickets are $12.50 each (or $15 at the door) and can be purchased through the St. Mark office. This event is open to the public, so invite your friends! You won’t want to miss this—“a marriage celebration even a man will enjoy!” GOD’S NOT DEAD: on Sunday Nov.30th starting at 12pm Senior High will meet in the Youth Room to watch this inspiring film. Pizza, pop, and snacks will be provided, and our future Bible studies will be centered on this concept; so don’t miss the movie! LIVE NATIVITY @COVENANT HILLS: this year St. Mark will NOT be attending as a scheduled group; instead you have the opportunity to attend when it’s convenient for you. It is offered Sat.Dec.13th and Sun. Dec.14th from 6 -8:30pm. You can still sign up here at St. Mark to see if anyone else is going at the same time, but you’re free to take your family when you want. PLEASE MARK your calendar for our annual Voter ’s Meeting on November 23 at noon. We will be voting for new Board Members and for members of the Endowment Committee. We will also vote on proposed 2015 budget. Proposed budget is located by the balcony steps. CHRISTMAS BY CANDLELIGHT: TODAY is the day all women of our St. Mark family may sign up for a place at one of our tables for our evening celebration on December 7 at 5:00 PM. We promise a wonderful evening: beautifully decorated tables by our hostesses; inspirational music by JUSTIFIED; awesome fellowship with friends and family; and delicious food prepared by our wonderful St. Mark cooks and guests. You don't want to miss this enjoyable Christmas experience. Be sure to sign one of the hostess sheets on the table at the top of the ramp - TODAY! We will be taking reservations through Sunday, November 16. If the lists get filled up, be sure to sign the Standby List. We always have cancellations. Also, if you would like to share one of your favorite dishes with everyone at Christmas by Candlelight, please sign up to bring an appetizer, salad, or dessert as well. Simply follow the Food Guidelines also available on the table. WANTED: 12-16 men who enjoy playing car ds, eating, and being adored by 200 women! You are needed on Dec 7 from 4:30 to about 8:00 pm. As expert drivers, you can serve as valets before and after the Christmas by Candlelight evening. In between those times you get to enjoy good fellowship in the Luther Room with all the other guys along with great food and a little card playing. Afterwards, after delivering the cars, the hostesses would definitely appreciate your returning to the Luther Room to help them load their cars and help with clean-up. Please sign up TODAY, on the Valet Sheet located on the table at the top of the ramp. LADIES GUILD Ladies Night Out at Whitey's in Davison When- Tuesday, November 18 Time- 6:00pm We have a room reserved and everyone will order from the menu. All ladies of the church are invited. You may also invite a friend if you wish. A fun time for fellowship and showing our thankfulness for all our blessings. Sign up sheet is in the back of the church. Please sign up so we have a number to tell Whitey's. There will not be a r egular Ladies Guild meeting in November because of Thanksgiving. DEADLINE for the December / J anuar y 2015 Messenger is Sunday, Nov. 16. Please turn in all articles to the office DUE TO var ious r easons, the quilter s ar e in need of persons who can sew tops together. If you have a sewing machine, you can do this at home at your leisure. You can also join us on Thursday mornings from 9-11:30 am. No experience or age requirements necessary! If you have questions contact Clarice Williams 640-1658 NATIVITY SCENE: The 18th edition of the Flint TriCircuit Mission Action Council Nativity Witness – Jesus Is The Reason - will be erected SATURDAY, November, 22, 2014. We will meet at 9 AM at the home of Marilyn Minto, 9007 E. Coldwater, Davison, to load and transport the items to the site at Genesee and Stanley Roads. (Unless there are unexpected developments we will take down the scene Saturday, January 10th.) Thanks for your help these past years. If you have questions, ideas, or donations please contact John Minto (810) 965-5008 or Al Jones (810) 9085398 or al.jones.1@sbcglobal.net MARK YOUR calendar s for November 29 at 9:00 am. We will be decorating the church for the Christmas season. DO YOU SHOP at Gor don' s Foods? Did you know that you could earn free merchandise for St. Mark? When you are checking out, just mention St. Mark Lutheran on Daly Blvd. and they will add your points to our account.
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