SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

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1 Sixth Sunday of Easter May 25, th year May 25, A.D SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER Welcome Visitors! We have a gift mug for you available at all three of our entrances. Please pick one up after the service. We are glad to have you in worship today. May God bless you with His love and grace. Board of Evangelism In Your Prayers This Week Please Remember: Hospitalized (as of Fri. morning) Kay Chadderton, Rose Brenning Scheduled for Surgery Ernie Koch Continuing Concerns Marlin Brockmeyer Elijah Rabacchi Kay Chadderton Marcus Delre Debra Guebert Gloria Moore Julie Netherton Helen Braun Lynette Tillock John T. Foote Emma Ritter LuAnn Hartmann Connie Kirkland George Salger Kevin Voss (Jaclynn Welten s brother) David Jensen (Karen Chamness brother) Caniella Patterson & newborn child, Gabriel (Emma Ritter s cousin) Shannon Hohgrefe (Stephanie Diercks Brother) Kara Bartee (Nancy Higley s daughter) Tiffany Troue Denyer Ronald Ohlau (Linda Mulholland s step-father) Andy Schorr (Carol Mayer s brother) Anita Shafer (Mary Reith s mother) Daniel Bell (Lisa Greatting s Brother) Robert Holley (Norlyn & Jane Kingsten s grandson) Drew Stallman (Linda Foote s Grandson) Kevin Dukes (Donna & Pr. Al s relatives) Laverna Castens Delores Doss Norma Wolters Thelma Weaver Onieda Mahnken Shelly Fedderke Jewell Rubach Marjorie Wicker Care Center Residents Evangeline Wahlmann Clarence & Judy Clasen Adeline Bauer Delores Heck Clara Biermann Mary Fuhrhop Rev. Wally Dressler Luella Muench Mildred Eggemeyer Receiving Ministry At Home Norma Rodewald Vernon Sickmeyer Page -2-

2 Military Personnel & Their Families Richard Thompson, Kevin Kahre, Ethan Pierce, Matt Kraus, Casey Vallett, Tim Eichenseer, Bill Ingles, Andrew Grab, Bryan Gramenz, Cory Jeffers, Denny Ernsting, Heather Lee, Christina Willard-Cavan Mission Prayers Remember God s work through LCMS military chaplains as you pray for all chaplains who are sick or have sick family members, that the Father of all mercies and the God of all comfort would look with favor upon them. Assure them of Your mercy, deliver them from the temptations of the evil one and give them patience and comfort in their illness. As it pleases You, restore them to health or give them the grace to accept this tribulation with courage and hope (LSB Altar Book, p. 459). We respect the privacy of our members and friends and will not pray for you publicly unless it is requested and we know we have your permission. Vacation Bible School The International Spy Academy Join the International Spy Academy as we Uncovering Counterfeits, Finding Fingerprints, Cracking Codes, Collecting Clues and Hot on the Trail of the one true God. Vacation Bible School is the June We serve supper at 6:00 p.m. and begin our spy training at 6:30 p.m. Sign up in the narthex for your t-shirts (for a small charge of $3.50) and your Special Agent I.D. Your I.D. will be issued to you upon arrival at VBS on Monday, June 9 th. Adult Bible School Don t cook, join us for supper and stay for relaxing fun. We will study the Bible while the children are training to be special agents for God. Our topics and videos for the week are The Unseen War and Not a Fan. These will go in depth on the subjects of Spiritual Warfare and studying how to be a follower of Jesus. We will watch the videos and have discussions. Join us for fellowship and fun studying God s Word. Come and be a part of these times of fellowship. We look forward to seeing you. Please sign up in the narthex so that we know how many to expect for supper. Bible Studies Wednesday, 10:00 am, Church Office Meeting Room. Bible Hour: Sundays 10:15 a.m.: Bible Study Fellowship Hall Studying the Gospel of Matthew Exploring Faith and Life Adult Special Needs Sunday School Class Bible Readings from (Lutheran Service Book) Daily Lectionary (pg ) Sunday, May 25 Numbers 3:1-16, 39-48; Luke 14:25 15:10 Monday, May 26 Numbers 8:5-26; Luke 15:11-32 Tuesday, May 27 Numbers 9:1-23; Luke 16:1-18 Wednesday, May 28 Numbers 10:11-36; Luke 16:19-31 Thursday, May 29 Numbers 11:1-23, 31-35; Luke 17:1-19 Friday, May 30 Numbers 11:24-29; 12:1-16; Luke 17:20-37 Saturday, May 31 Numbers 13:1-3, 17-33; Luke 18:1-17 Help Needed at the Braille Center Please consider volunteering to help at the Braille Center in Chester. St. Mark s members have committed to working every third Thursday of the month and could use some help. Even if you can not attend every month we could use your help. If you are able help or want more information contact Betty Brelje ( ) or Loriena Ebers ( ). Baptism Cora Bliss Foote, daughter of John & Dacia (Bayer) Foote, joins our church family during the Saturday evening service on May 24 th. Her sponsor is Norma Ernsting and her witness is Drake Foote. Thrivent Members - $20 Bonus The recent money received from Thrivent was for the year More choice dollars have accumulated for the first quarter of 2014 and are now available to be designated. To encourage members to contact them quarterly, Thrivent will add a $20 bonus to the amount you have earned, but you must contact them regarding your designation for the first quarter, by May 31. You may either access Thrivent.com/thriventchoice online or call and ask for "Thrivent Choice". This is FREE MONEY, so please use this opportunity to help St. Mark's. Page -3- Page -4-

3 Our Stewardship of Time, Talents and Treasures May Organist: John Baginski Altar Guild: Delma Rubach, Marilyn Wente Acolytes: (6pm) Dustin Newton, Ian Reith (9am) AnnaBeth Batson, Christopher Taylor Greeters: (6pm) Chris & Shay Valleroy (9am) Jim & Lorene Word Elders: (6pm) Mark Prange, Mark Preuss (9am) John Reith May 31/June 1 Organist: Carol Lowe Altar Guild: Marilyn Wente, Mila Biermann Acolytes: (6pm) Chloe Gordon (9am) Luke Bartens Greeters: (6pm) Orville & Nita Alms (9am) Jeff & Jana Young Elders: Worship Attendance: 5/17-18 Sat - 79 Sun Weekly Total Communed - 81 (6pm) Virgil Gramenz (9am) Jim Mevert, Bruce Uchtman Christian Education Attendance: Sun. 22 Wed. 9 Contributions Congregational Offerings 5/ $ 5, Simply Giving Electronic Offerings School Deposits 5/ , Total Deposits $ 9, Year-to-date Income and Expenses (August 2013 July 2014) as of April 30, 2014 Congregational Offerings $ 345, School Deposits , Total Deposits $ 515, Church & Office Expenses $ 122, School Expenses , Parish Property Expenses , Total Expenses $ 597, Deposits minus Expenses $ -82, Church/School Wish List Replace the 1960 addition school roof. The total cost was $56,800 and $28, has been raised so far. The work has been completed. The remaining money will be borrowed from the School Building Fund until the donations come in to repay it. Randolph Co. Thrivent Chapter News The Randolph Co. Thrivent Chapter has a limited amount of funds available. If you would like to sponsor an event to raise money for an approved cause, call Mary Reith ( ). She will mail you a form for you to fill out with the details of your event. It will be brought before the board for approval. The form needs to be filled out and approved before your activity. The Randolph Co. Thrivent Chapter is sponsoring a FOOD CHAL- LENGE!!! Bring your can goods, cereals and other staple items to the collection point at your church. For every donated item, your local food pantry (s) will receive $1 plus the collected food! A maximum of $500 will be given for this cause--for each church taking part in the program. The deadline has been extended to June 30th. Thank you for your support!! May God Bless You!!! Youth Mission Trip Support our youth group on mission! We are asking for support as we travel on June to the Bayou in Charwin, Louisiana. We will be helping Bayou Grace mission work and will be the Barataria Terrebonne National Estuary Program help at their farm involving working on projects for future plantings, Adopt-A-Highway and work with a youth summer camp. We will have a free-will offering, May 31 st & June 1 st and will have Youth Mission offering envelopes in the pew. Any donations above the cost of our trip will go to Bayou Grace. Any questions call Rhonda Wilson ( ). Thanks, Sr. High Youth Group Recycle Recycle your metals for St. Mark s general fund to help pay all the bills at the church and school. We can recycle any metal item, such as: Cans, Buckets, Air Conditioners, Electric Appliances (no glass tubes), Pots, pans, Motors, etc. Call for info or pickup (Mike Vallett or Jim Pierce ). Page -5- Page -6-

4 St. Mark s Lutheran School News Chapel Our last chapel for the School Year will be held Friday, May 30, at 8:25 am. Pastor Janneke will be leading our chapel with offering being designated for our Grant-In-Aid fund. Tuition Payments Please note we are nearing the end of the school term and ALL FEES MUST BE PAID by the close of school on Wednesday, May 28! This includes all tuition, hot lunch bills, latchkey fees and library fines. Report cards will be held for any past due accounts and all fees must be paid in full to be able to enroll in the school year. Graduation May 27! Fourteen students will receive their 8th grade diplomas at graduation exercises on Tuesday, May 27 at 7:00 pm in the school gym. The Class of 2014 who are scheduled to receive their diplomas is Charles Aaron Austin, AnnaBeth Batson, Kaleb Diercks, Chase Ehlers, Samantha Eisenhauer, Avery Grimm, Zachary Hagene, Zachery Kothe, Chasten Lindenberg, Dustin Newton, John Olson, Caitlin, Noah Valleroy, and Daisy Vallett. Class Valedictorian is Charles "Aaron" Austin, son of Charles Eugene & Lisa Austin. Salutatorian of the Class of 2014 is Chase Ehlers. He is the son of Jill Ehlers and Kevin Ehlers. Class Historian honors go to AnnaBeth Baston, daughter of James and Christina Batson. Congratulations graduates! Top 7th Graders Are Marshals & Ushers Marshals for graduation are chosen from the top 2 academic students from the 7th grade. They wear gold robes at graduation. This year the two marshals from the Class of 2015 are Alan "A.J." Stearns, son of Christina Stearns and Justin Stearns and Kelly Eaton, daughter of Bruce and Patti Eaton. Ushers are the next 2 academic students in the 7th grade who are Chloe Gordon, daughter of Steve and Darla Gordon and Jaron Berner, son of Laura Potts and Jason Berner. Congratulations on receiving these top honors! Last Days of School! There will be no school on Monday, May 26, in observance of Memorial Day. Class will be in session with regular dismissal time for K-8 on Tuesday, May 27, and Wednesday, May 28. There will be no school on Thursday, May 29, which is a Teacher's Institute day. Friday, May 30 will be the last day of the school year with dismissal at 11:30 am. There will be no after school regular bus service on this last day. Thank You Sara Pierce! St. Mark's would like to thank Sara Pierce for volunteering her time next school year to help out in the school library. Sara and her husband James have two children enrolled in St. Mark's, Kathrine (2nd grade this fall) and Ian (1st grade this fall). She also volunteers to help students in Kindergarten, 1st grade, and is a PTL officer. Thanks again Sara for your dedication and time that you give to our school! Dear Family and Friends, Thank you for helping us with the bake sale for Owyn Mendenhall and the Shriners' Hospital. Thank you for helping bake goodies at school, donating supplies, baking at home, and purchasing our baked goods on Saturday. We made $ to help with the surgeries on Owyn's hand. Your generosity is much appreciated. St. Marks Third Grade Jaret, Jalynn, Logan, Brenden, Evan B., Summer, Evan R., Gillian, Carter, Brayden, Grace, Trenton, Kiana, Jackson, Hailey, Mrs. Susan Schwarz Pre-K Fun Day! The last days of school for Pre-3 & Pre-4 will be filled with fun activities and a great lunch. Pre-3 will have their fun day on Tuesday, May 27 & Pre-4 and Pre-4 will have last day Wednesday, May28. The time of both parties will be from 11am- 2pm. Each child may bring one adult. Track Awards Night All members of St. Mark's track team will be recognized for their achievements on Wednesday, May 28 at 7 pm. Please bring some cookies, brownies, or rice krispies to share for the evening and drink will be provided. Page -7- Page -8-

5 St. Mark's Float Winner There was several float design entries submitted for St. Mark's float in the 4th of July celebration. The winning entry was submitted by Kadence Bockhorn from the 4th grade. As a result of their winning entry, the 4th grade students along with their teacher Mr. Luedders will be riding on the float during the annual Steeleville 4th of July parade. Congratulations! Changes in the Dress Code Beginning with the next school year, , all footwear worn at school, including sandals, must have a back strap. Shoes must have a back to them. This is for the safety of the students. If a student forgets and wears shoes without a back strap, the student will be reminded that those shoes are not allowed at school. A note will be sent home to the parent to remind him/her about the new dress code rule. Thank you for your cooperation. Let Clean it Up! The clean up/work day for St. Mark's School has been set for Saturday, July 26th. All parents/friends/etc. are encouraged to come and help clean the school on this day. If you have any questions or can help that day, please contact Mariah Harle at Tuition Increase for Tuition has been raised for the school year. Tuition will go up $50 for member and non-member students, bringing those totals to $1500 or $2500 for the year. The fee for additional children in the family has been raised $75, bringing those totals to $200 for each additional child in the family. Remember that if you pre-registered your children in February, you are locked in at last year's tuition rates, which were $1450 and $2450 for the year. Registration for the School Year! The registration date for the school year will be August 7 from 1:00 until 8:00 p.m. Parents who pre-registered should still plan to come to this registration to complete paper work and to obtain information about the new school year. Physicals/Immunization Requirements Beginning with next school year, all students entering kindergarten and 6th grade must show proof of 2 doses of the varicella (chicken pox) immunization. Please remember that all required physicals and immunizations must be completed by the first day of school, Aug. 18th. Students may not attend school on Aug. 18th if these requirements have not been met. Seeking Applicants Position: Administrative Assistant/Office Manager at Unity Lutheran Christian Elementary School, 1600 North 40th Street, East St. Louis, IL, beginning July The administrative assistant/office manager is responsible for handling all secretarial needs for the Principal, Development Director and for the overall administration of the school office. For more information contact Rev. Dickerson (Principal) at (618) Christ Our Savior Lutheran High School We honor and are thankful for those who have died in the service of our country so that we have the freedom to provide a Christ-centered education. COS is seeking a part-time science teacher for the school year to teach Biology, Physics and Chemistry. Resumes are to be submitted to 810 Soldiers Way, Evansville, IL Host an International Student: Are you interested in sharing your love for God's children with a student from overseas? Consider hosting an international student for the school year. You provide the student with love, room and board. The student will provide his/own insurance, tuition, transportation to school and spending money. Host parents can specify the gender of the student they are willing to host and may give input to help select the specific student as well. Page -9- Page -10-

6 Peace Meal from Peacemaker Ministries But I Don't SEE It! Although we can be sure that God is always working for our good and the good of others, even through trials and suffering, we will not always know exactly what that good is. In many cases his ultimate purposes will not be evident for a long time. And in some situations his ways and objectives are simply too profound for us to comprehend, at least until we see God face to face (see Rom. 11:33-36). This should not diminish our confidence in him or our willingness to obey him, however. As Deuteronomy 29:29 tells us, "The secret things belong to the LORD our God, but the things revealed belong to us and to our children forever, that we may follow all the words of this law." This passage provides the key to dealing faithfully with painful and unjust situations. God may not tell us everything we want to know about the painful events of life, but he has already told us all we need to know. Therefore, instead of wasting time and energy trying to figure out things that are beyond our comprehension, we need to turn our attention to the promises and instructions that God has revealed to us through Scripture. Taken from The Peacemaker: A Biblical Guide to Resolving Personal Conflict by Ken Sande, Updated Edition (Grand Rapids, Baker Books, 2003) p Food for Thought Does believing that God works for your good in a conflict depend on your ability to see what that good is? What happens to your belief if you don't see that good for several weeks, months, years or not at all this side of heaven? In these situations, we must hold tight to the wealth of promises in Scripture and look closely at those passages that reveal the character of God. In times of greatest uncertainty, we must consciously choose to believe that God is working all things for the good of those who love him and are called according to his purpose (Romans 8:28). We may not understand what God is doing, but we can always trust in who God is and trust that he knows what he's accomplishing. St. Mark's Lutheran Pictorial Is on It's Way! We will begin with signup starting next weekend. Please remember that all families are welcome to participate. This includes families of graduating students and students whose families are not SML members. Currently, we have six dates reserved for pics: 7/24, 7/25 & 7/26; 7/31, 8/1 & 8/2. For those of you who have an address and chose to signup online, you will be generated a reply with a $10 off coupon. So be sure to signup online and save that extra cash! The online site will be added to the Church's website for signup sometime next week. Also, we are participating in The Friends & Family Program, so anyone and everyone is welcome. All photography participants will receive a free 8x10 and also by choosing these summer dates will receive an additional 20% off all portrait orders. Another program we will be participating in is Feed The Need. There will be donation bags available at SML Church beginning next week. Just place non-perishable food items inside this bag, bring it to your photography session and you will receive $5 off your order. This may be combined with other offers and all items will be taken to our local food bank. Last but not least, we will also do a sponsor page in our directory for local businesses. Let's rock this directory and make it our BEST ever! Thank you to Barb Heck, Shirley Kuhn, Bruce Uchtman, Jana Bollmann-Young, Nancy Meier, and whoever else chooses to join our directory team for their hard work on making this possible. "'For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,' declares the Lord." Isaiah 55:8. Page -11- Page -12-

7 Do You Miss Singing with the Choir? The Contemporary Worship Team invites you to join them in singing to the Lord. Just give Kim Preuss a call at St. John's Lutheran Church & School Annual Chicken & Pork Sausage Dinner "All You Care to Eat" Sunday, June 1, 2014 Serving 11a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Air conditioned School Gym Corner of State Rt. 3 and 6th Street Red Bud, IL Tickets on sale from 10a.m. Carry outs available Adults ~ $8.00 Children (ages 6-12) ~ $4.00 Children 5 and under free Preparing for Worship The Seventh Sunday of Easter (1 June 2014) Acts 1:12-26; 1 Peter 4:12-19; 5:6-11; John 17:1-11 Our Lord Jesus Is with Us in the Upper Room of His Church on Earth On the night when He was betrayed, our Lord Jesus prayed for His apostles and His Church on earth. "The hour" had come when the Father would glorify His Son by the cross (John 17:1). Through the shedding of His blood, He would bring forgiveness for the sins of the world, and in His resurrection and ascension He would unite all Christians with the Father "that they may be one" with God (John 17:11). He manifested His name to the apostles and gave them the words of the Father to speak in His name. The apostolic witness of His cross and resurrection (Acts 1:21-22) gathers disciples together "with one accord" into the one Body of Christ (Acts 1:14). "Devoting themselves to prayer," they wait upon the Lord in "the upper room" (Acts 1:13-14), the place of His Holy Supper. Strengthened by the Gospel, Christians bear the cross of Christ in patience and peace, rejoicing to share in His suffering, in order that they "may also rejoice and be glad when his glory is revealed" (1 Peter 4:13). Page -13- Social Security Educational Workshop Featuring Social Security expert, Mr. Jim Caulder As you near retirement, one of the biggest financial decisions you ll need to make is when to begin receiving your Social Security retirement benefits. With pensions disappearing, Social Security remains the major source of guaranteed lifetime retirement income for most Americans, so it s important to take the time to explore your options and make an informed, well-reasoned decision. Keynote speaker Jim Caulder was employed with the Social Security Administration for over 33 years. Widely recognized as a technical expert on Social Security and Medicare entitlement programs, Jim has appeared on both television and radio, and is often referred to as Mr. Social Security. He is known for his witty and entertaining presentations that explain complex Social Security laws in a way that is easily understood by all. Please join us to hear Jim Caulder, Mr. Social Security, present informative and entertaining updates on this important subject. Topics include: What your full retirement age is and how your benefit is determined How to maximize your benefits and avoid costly mistakes How retiring earlier than, or later than, your full retirement age will affect your benefits We cordially invite you to attend this free Social Security Educational Workshop hosted by Jennifer Langrehr FIC, CLTC, Financial Representative & Rod Hinrichs CFP, Financial Representative. This educational workshop is open to the public, so please invite a guest to come with you! Event Details Cost: Free! When: Tuesday, June 3, 6:30-7:30 pm Where: Eckert s 951 S. Green Mount Rd, Belleville Register: BOXCET528@thrivent.com or call Jen at by May 30 to reserve your spot. Delicious bakery and custard will be served. Space is limited. No products will be sold. Jim Caulder is not affiliated with or endorsed by Thrivent Financial. The views expressed in this presentation by Jim Caulder are his own and not necessarily those of Thrivent Financial or its affiliates. The material presented has been obtained from sources we believe to be reliable and is current. Thrivent Financial and its respective associates and employees have general knowledge of the Social Security tenets; however, they do not have the professional expertise for a complete discussion of the details of your specific situation. For additional information, contact your local Social Security Administration office. Thrivent Financial representatives are licensed insurance agents/producers of Thrivent Financial, the marketing name for Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, Appleton, WI. They are also registered representatives of Thrivent Investment Management Inc., 625 Fourth Ave S., Minneapolis, MN For additional important information, visit Thrivent.com/disclosures. Page -14-

8 Weekly Calendar Sat., May :00 PM Worship with Communion Sun., May :00 AM Worship Service... 10:15 AM Bible Class & Sunday School Mon., May 26 Memorial Day No School & Church Office Closed Tues., May :00 PM Manor at Craig Farms.... 2:00 PM Three Springs Nursing Home.... 6:00 PM St. Mark s School Graduation Wed., May :00 AM Bible Class.... 7:00 PM Annual Fund Committee Thurs. May 29 Fri. May 30 No School St. Mark s Last Day of School St. Mark s.... 8:25 AM Closing Chapel..... Wedding Rehearsal Sat. May :00 PM Wedding Christine Kaaz & Paul Hunter Sun. June :00 AM Worship with Communion... 10:15 AM Bible Class Roof Fund Envelopes The school roof repairs have been completed. The Board of Stewardship has placed ROOF FUND envelopes in the pews and at each church entrance. To date $28, has been collected for the school roof fund and the rest will be borrowed from the School Building Fund until donations are made to repay the loan. Prayerfully consider giving a special gift or gifts toward this Fund by using the envelopes. St. Mark's Lutheran Church St. Mark s Lutheran School 105 North Garfield Street 504 North James Street Steeleville, Illinois Steeleville, IL Church Office: School Office: Fax: Fax: stmarks.steeleville@gmail.com stmarkssm@egyptian.net Dr. Alan Wendel Janneke, Senior Pastor School Contacts Cell: Mrs. Denise Ebers, Principal pr.owl.j@gmail.com Home: Rev. Kelly Bedard Pastoral Assistant deberssm@egyptian.net Cell: (985) Sandra Fortner, School Secretary bedard.kelly@gmail.com Cell: Misty Smith, Church Secretary Cell The Mission Statement of St. Mark's Lutheran Church Our mission is to proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ through worship, education, outreach, fellowship and service. Worship Schedule Saturday evening 6:00 p.m.; Sunday morning 9:00 a.m.; Next Handicap Accessible Service June 12 th, 10:00 a.m. Next Contemporary Service June 15 th, 9:00 a.m. Blended Contemporary/Traditional Service June 8 th, 9:00 a.m. Holy Communion is celebrated every weekend, the first, third and fifth Sundays of the month at the 9:00 a.m. service and at the 6:00 p.m. Saturday evening service before the second and fourth Sundays of the month. Because those who eat and drink our Lord's body and blood unworthily do so to their great harm and because Holy Communion is a confession of the faith which is confessed at this altar, any who are not yet instructed, in doubt, or who hold a confession differing from that of this congregation and The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, and yet desire to receive the sacrament, are asked first to speak with the pastor or an elder. Page -15- Page -16-