143 rd Year May 13-14, Cindy Bedard (Pr. Bedard s sister) Janet Davis (Tracy Vallett s mother) Andy Schorr (Carol Mayer's brother)

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1 143 rd Year May 13-14, 2017 FIFTH WEEK OF EASTER Welcome, Guests! 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 Special Prayers Norma Rodewald, hospitalized Continuing Prayer Concerns Mila Biermann Stacy Goetting Clarence Ruroede Leslie Duvall Elijah Rabacchi Marcus Delre Debra Guebert Gloria Moore Julie Netherton Helen Braun Lynette Tillock John T. Foote Marilyn Dailey Linda Ethridge George Salger Julie Heil Tiffany Troue Denyer Ali Gerlach Karen Williams Barb Heck Mary Lou Millsap Jim Ernsting Ann Kinney Jim Mevert Irma Wagner Judy Rubach Gerald Zacheis Sondra Mahnken Michael Vallett Don Ritter Elizabeth Ebersol Paul Wicker Alan Uchtman Daniel Smith Jay Cratch Delbert Koen Don Smith Andy Gerlach Cindy Bedard (Pr. Bedard s sister) Janet Davis (Tracy Vallett s mother) Andy Schorr (Carol Mayer's brother) David Jensen (Karen Chamness' brother) Roy Thornton (Vicky Potter's father) Daniel Bell (Lisa Greatting's brother) Shannon Hohgrefe (Stephanie Diercks' brother) Ronald Ohlau (Linda Mulholland's stepfather) Rick Mathis (Bruce Mathis brother) Robert Holley (Norlyn & Jane Kingsten's grandson) Michelle Thies, daughter-in-law of Gerald & Ruth Ann Thies Reconciliation with District & Synod (2)

2 Care Center Residents Delores Doss Avonell Salger Norma Wolters Irma Wente Eileen Clements Shelly Fedderke Norma Rodewald Judy Clasen Betty Middendorf Mildred Eggemeyer Donna Jungewaelter Wayne Mueller Lavera Biermann Doris Salger Anita Rohlfing Walter Mueller Caroline Fiene Millie Kahre Lillian Schrader Justin Asbury Richard Thompson Kevin Kahre Rodney Anderson Military Personnel & Their Families Casey Vallett Andrew Grab Tim Eichenseer Justin Parker Ethan Pierce John Magelitz Bill Ingles Matt Kraus Cory Jeffers Denny Ernsting Zach Mogavero Mission Prayer Remember how God works to grow the faith of His people as you pray: for the Concordia University System and the Synod s two seminaries, that the Lord would bless their work in training new generations of workers to serve the Church. for the Synod s directors of Family Life Ministry, that God would bless their efforts to support healthy relationships in the families of our congregations. that we might have hearts that are willing and eager to serve the Lord in every way. 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. Welcome back and special thanks to Rev. Jim Rivett for serving as our guest speaker this weekend while Pr. Bedard is away for a family funeral. Bible Study Opportunities 6:30 Hook, Line & Sinker Restaurant (Table Talk) 10:00 a.m. in Meeting Room (Ladies) 10:15 in Meeting Room (Christianity 101) Bible Readings From Lutheran Service Book Daily Lectionary, pp Sunday, 5/ Leviticus 20:1-16, 22-27; Luke 11:37-54 Monday, 5/ Leviticus 21:1-24; Luke 12:1-12 Tuesday, 5/ Leviticus 23:1-22; Luke 12:13-34 Wednesday, 5/ Leviticus 23:23-44; Luke 12:35-53 Thursday, 5/ Leviticus 24:1-23; Luke 12:54 13:17 Friday, 5/ Leviticus 26:1-20; Luke 13:18-35 Saturday, 5/ Leviticus 26:21-33, 39-44; Luke 14:1-24 Our Stewardship of Time & Talents May Organist: John Baginski Altar Guild: Kim Ruebke, Julie Tieman Acolytes: Adrienne Vallett, Logan Bartens Destiny Beckley, Evan Buch Greeters: Carolyn Bollman Maxine Goetting Elders: Dale Rice, Steve Smith Brian Thies May Organist: Janet Wicker Altar Guild: Julie Tieman, Carol Hamilton Acolytes: Jaret Ehlers, Bailey Grimm Casey & Summer Hassebrock Greeters: Robert & Cheryn Sutton Dale & Donna Rice Elders: Verlin Lorenz Brian Smith, Archie Wydeck Attendance Worship: 5/ Saturday: 53; Sunday: 195; Total: 248 Avg. Worship YTD 2017: Saturday: 83; Sunday: 150; Total: 233 Bible Study: Sunday: 8; Monday: 13; Wednesday: 6 Contemporary 5/11: 5 Remember there are Activity Bags for the children to use during the services. (3) (4)

3 Financial Report Year-to-Date as of April 30, 2017 This is financial report reflects income and expenses for the first 9 months of St. Mark s Church s fiscal year. The same information from April 2016 is provided for comparison. So far this year we have had to borrow $11,500 from the Contingency Fund. Income Church School Expenses Church School Parish Property Income minus Expenses Total Income Total Expenses , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , St. Mark s Spring Mission Emphasis was last weekend (May 6 & 7). Rev. Jim Rivett, a well known leader of the Southern Illinois District s Prison Ministry, was our guest speaker. We welcomed him back to St. Mark s and enjoyed his message on Saturday and Sunday. It is not too late to generously give toward the Southern Illinois District Prison Ministry program. Many souls who are incarcerated in prisons in Southern Illinois receive spiritual guidance through this program. We are privileged to show our support with financial assistance. Use the special Mission Envelope in your packet for a generous gift. St. Mark s Board of Stewardship St. Mark s Lutheran School Notes Our closing chapel service for the school year will be on Tuesday, May 16 with Pastor Kelly Bedard leading us. Offering for our final chapel service will be going to our Grant In Aid fund. There is no school on Monday, May 15 due to Teacher Institute day. The last day of the school year will be Tuesday, May 16th with closing chapel at our usual time of 8:25 am followed by field day and ending with 11:30 am dismissal. Report cards will be sent home with students that have all accounts paid in full. Remember ALL students are expected to attend Tuesday, May 16th! As stated earlier this will be our field day full of fun and games and the faculty has put a lot of time into planning this day! Eleven students will receive their 8th grade diplomas at graduation exercises on Wednesday, May 17th at 6:30 pm at St. Mark s Lutheran Church. The Class of 2017 who are scheduled to graduate are Claire Elizabeth Baue, Destiny Mariah Beckley, Elisha Rae Easton, Adison Cole Furman, Casey Noel Hassebrock, Tarik Lee Ogilvie, Callen Caroline Reitz, Dalton Michael Rieckenberg, Megan Alexa Schulte, Samantha Lynn Schulte and Adrienne Elyse Vallett. Their class colors are navy and silver. The Bible verse they have chosen is: Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity. 1 Timothy 4:12 Miss Suzanne Malawy will be the guest speaker. Congratulations to the Class of 2017! Yearbooks will again be available during registration for the school year. Look for registration date and time to be posted in the newspaper and sent in home mailings. Special Envelopes for the Month of May Building Fund Missions District Synod Vacation Bible School (5) (6)

4 The annual Illinois Lutheran Championship Track and Field Meet for boys and girls will be held May 20th and 21st at Concordia University in River Forest. The meet begins with a parade of schools and participants at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday. All field events take place on Saturday. All track(running) events have preliminaries on Saturday for the finals on Sunday, with the exception of the 1600M. The following athletes have qualified for the meet: Samantha Schulte (100 Hurdles, 200M), Adrienne Vallett (Discus), Eli Coop (Discus), Evan Reitz (110 Hurdles, 1600M), and Carter Wasson (110 Hurdles, 400M). Congratulations and best of luck to our track team! St. Mark s Sports Sat., May 20 & 21 Lutheran Sports Asso. State Concordia University, River Forest I would like to thank St. Mark s congregation, faculty, staff, and friends for thinking of me on my retirement from 45 years of teaching. The recognition during church and luncheon that followed was very nice. Thank you to St. Mark s Christian Board of Education for the beautiful mantle clock and to the faculty and staff for the laptop, printer, and case. Thanks also to everyone who brought or sent cards of appreciation, gift cards and/or monetary gifts. Most of all I would like to thank God for giving me the ability and talent to teach His children about our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and His Saving Grace. Yours in Christ, Larry A Luedders Christ Our Savior Lutheran High School Happy Mother s Day! Thank you to all women who make Christian education a priority on a daily basis. Thank you also for sharing the love of Christ with your family, community and world. Join us in congratulating and giving thanks for our graduates. The 2017 COS Graduation Service will be held May 19th at 7:00 p.m. It s not too late! Registrations are still being accepted for all classes for Financial assistance is available. For more information, contact Michele Christman, mchristman@coslhs.org. Stewardship Beginning next weekend, a Monthly Newsletter Stewardship will become a special insert in the bulletin. Your Board of Stewardship would like each and everyone of you to take a little time to read this interesting newsletter. Remember our Christian Hope, as we all strive to be better stewards for Christ. Your comments would be appreciated. Thank You We are sending out a big THANK YOU to everyone who has given of their time so generously to keep our church and school looking so great, inside and out. There are too many of you to name but we know that God has truly blessed us with a generous Church family. Thank you. Needed We need someone to take charge of organizing and building this year s 4 th of July Float. If you are interested please Brandon Rohlfing at (7) (8)

5 This St. Mark's Sat., May 13 6:00 PM Worship Service with Communion Sun., May 14 9:00 AM Worship Service 10:15 AM Christianity 101 in Fellowship Room Mon., May 15 6:00 PM Table Hook, Line & Sinker 7:00 PM Board of Elders Tues., May 16 Wed., May 17 10:00 AM Bible Class Thurs., May 18 6:00 PM Contemporary Worship 7:00 PM LWML Meeting Fri., May 19 Sat., May 20 Sun., May 21 Food Pantry Donations 6:00 PM Worship Service Food Pantry Donations 9:00 AM Worship Service with Communion 10:15 AM Christianity 101 in Fellowship Room Change for Change This is a simple fundraiser to help with everyday expenses at the church and school. Thank you for your donations. It is easy to donate, simply place your spare change in the jars located at each entrance. Recycling We take your unwanted metal items and turn them into cash for the church budget. Thank you for donating these items and thank you to the people who help with loading and unloading. Continue to save that your metal items, instead of pitching it, and call Mike at to have it picked up for recycling. (9)