Growing God s Family Saint Mark Messenger Mission Statement Here at St. Mark s Lutheran Church and From the Pastor From the Pastor June 2018 March 2015 Preschool, we believe in Growing God s Family. You will see this mission statement on our bulletins, business cards, newsletter and other printed correspondence. New nametags are also available. Inside this issue: Food Bank 2 Summer Reading Program 3 Camp Lutherhoma 3 Vacation Bible School 3 Cleaning Teams 6 Greetings in the Name of our Risen Christ! The transition from May to June is traditionally seen as a time when things slow down a bit for us. Schools let out for the summer, families are planning or enjoying vacations (some blessed folks are given a trip to Germany!), and as the temperatures go up, we slow down. But when it comes to the mission and work of the church, there really is no break. Every day God calls us to be faithful, to be loving, and to be spreading His Word. One way we will be doing this is our Pre-School. We will continue to work with our little people in our Mother's Day Out in June and July. You are invited, as part of your summer plans, to take part in our summer reading program here at St. Mark. As a congregation, we are going to try and read the whole Bible. More details will be found in the pages beyond this paragraph... I also want to encourage all of us during these summer months to make sure we are still attending church services. If you are going on a vacation this summer, and wish to know where a church is at your vacation destination, let me know and I will get you that information. And on Sundays when you are in town, remember that while school may be out, church will not be. We need to, we GET to be fed by the gifts of Jesus that are offered in Word and Sacrament every week of the year, EVERY Sunday. The Lord is Risen! He IS Risen Indeed!
Our volunteer day at the Regional Food Bank is Saturday, June 2 from 9:30 am to 12:00 noon. We would love to have a large group attend. There are both standing and sitting jobs for everyone. Closed-toed shoes must be worn. No flip-flops or sandals. Zion OKC will be buying lunch for all who volunteer. We will be eating lunch at Incredible Pizza located on MacArthur & Northwest Expressway. (5833 Northwest Expy., OKC) We will caravan up there immediately following our volunteer time. We have a separate room reserved where we can all sit in the same location. In case you have not been there, it is an all you can eat place; pizza, baked potato, tacos, hot dogs, pasta, soups, desserts, ice cream, drinks, and a crispy salad bar. Volunteering at the Food Bank is a lot of fun and great fellowship for all. Contact Sheila if you are interested in participating. 2
Preschool open enrollment We offer a Summer and a Fall program for 12 months of age through entering Kindergarten and we still have openings for the fall. The summer program is completely full. Check out the church website for enrollment forms and tuition pricing. Summer Reading Program We met our goal of reading 6,000 chapters of the Bible as a congregation in a single summer last year. This summer, we are going to go for 7,000 chapters read. You can read whatever chapters of the Bible you like this summer and then each week give us your chapter totals, did you read 5, 10, just a couple? It doesn t matter, all will go on our In The Word This Summer chart in the Narthex as we try to achieve 7,000 chapters read between Memorial Day and Labor Day. So if 10 of you are reading the same chapters, it all counts towards the total. Kids, youth, adults everyone can read and record their totals. The chart and log sheets are in the narthex. 3
Questions about the LCMS? The LCMS Church information Center is here to help you the member in the pew, the Church worker in a congregation, or the nonmember with questions about the Church and its ministry in any way we can. Call us 888-THE-LCMS (843-5267) This toll-free telephone number connects callers to real live people who will help you find information. Click us Infocenter@lcms.org Ask questions via e-mail. Sundays at 9:30AM There are 2 Adult Bible Study classes currently. Pastor Erler is teaching a class in the sanctuary and the Library Class is lead by David Seaman/Neil Hoecker. Tuesdays at 10AM Join Pastor Erler in the church library for this weekday bible study class. 3 rd Saturday at 8AM Men s Study Bring your breakfast and join in a study with other men. Contact the office if you have questions 340-0192. Celebrate... May Birthdays Scott Kettner 6/2 Nona Hoecker 6/3 Jamie Kettner 6/5 Behrend Lovelace 6/12 Emily Wilson 6/13 Judy Crabb 6/18 Brittany Dilley 6/19 Alex Hallenbeck 6/20 Christine Williams 6/25 Jeff Glass 6/27 Harriet Schneidinger 6/29 Anniversaries Bobby & Elizabeth Lane 6/7 4 yrs Bob & Julie Drumm 6/13 26 yrs Rob & Carol Williams 6/28 16 yrs Please contact the Church office if you are new to the congregation or do not have your birthday and anniversary dates on file. We apologize for any omissions. We need volunteers to bring snacks on Sunday mornings! 4
Many dates to choose from throughout the summer. Camp is for those ages 7 yrs. 18 yrs. old. Cost to attend camp is $420 For more information and dates of sessions go to lutherhoma.com VBS will be held July 22 nd 26 th 6 7:30pm For ages 4 yrs. to entering 5 th grade. Volunteers are needed to help in various areas. Please speak with Sheila if you are available any evening during VBS. Please use the following link to register and/or volunteer. vbspro.events/p/vbsstmark 5
Cleaning Teams 1st Sat Lane, Williams 2nd Sat Drumm, Brown 3rd Sat Herr, Wilson 4th Sat Over, Rudat 5th Sat All Teams Questions or concerns, please contact Bob & Julie Drumm 405.330.0109 or 405.694.7478 or drummb@gmail.com Can you help clean the church? We have 4 different teams and each team only cleans once a month. Each team is made up of at least 2 families. We would like to add some more people on to our teams. This is a great way to give of your time to the church. On your assigned weekend you will clean either Friday or Saturday. We have a checklist that shows all the items that need to be done and on your team day you split up the jobs. If you would be interested in helping with this, please contact Bob or Julie Drumm drummb@gmail.com Join the Prayer Chain: Do you need a special prayer? Would you like to pray for others? Contact: Julie Drumm 405-694-7478 Email Captain: drummb@gmail.com Requests can also be included in the Sunday service bulletin by calling the Church office at 340-0192. To be added to the phone or e-mail prayer chain contact Julie. And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord s people. -Eph 6:18 Other Simple Ways to make a difference: Scrip Next order is June 3rd. You can also order online at www.shopwithscrip.com. St. Mark's code is DCCAD255756L.. Any questions contact Judy Crabb. By purchasing Gift Cards through Scrip, the retailers give back a percentage. This money goes into an account to be used for youth retreats, conventions and supports the Lutheran Hour each year. It s very simple to do! Feed My People An ongoing food collection for the Hope Center of Edmond. Each month there is a suggested item(s). When you go shopping simply pick up a little extra and bring it to drop in the basket! Our church refers people to the Hope Center when they call requesting assistance. Mite Box Collection Save your change/mites for the monthly LWML Mite Box Collection. Drop your mites in the giant mite box in the narthex. All money collected is used for missions projects/grants. Lutheran Women s Missionary League has done some amazing things with pennies and dimes! Best Choice Labels LWML sends in Best Choice Labels. For every 1,000 UPC labels they receive a bonus $60! Easy money for labels you would otherwise throw away. Amazon Smile When ordering from Smile.Amazon.com. don t forget to show St. Mark Lutheran Church as your charitable organization. The church will receive a percentage of your purchase. 6
Church Council... 2017-2018 CONGREGATIONAL OFFICERS Richard Wilson President Christopher Mowder Vice-President Lynnea Glass Recording Secretary Keith Schreiner* temp until replacement found Treasurer Bonnie Poole Financial Secretary James Dilley Heath Duncan John Over Trustees Brenda Duncan Kristine Murray Amy Wilson Ministry of Education Rose Lane Communications Director Bob Drumm Neil Hoecker Koey Keylon Bob Lane Russell Rupp David Seaman Russell Wantland Ministry of Elders Natalie Iver Chairman Child Dev. Ministry CONSTITUTION & BY-LAWS If you are interested in obtaining an updated copy of the Constitution & By- Laws of the Church, you can find a copy on the credenza in the Welcome Hall. Marie Vandiver Financial Secretary Child Dev. Ministry Julie Drumm and Christine Williams Board Members Child Dev. Ministry May Scriptures June 3 Deuteronomy 5:12 15; 2 Corinthians 4:5 12; Mark 2:23 28 June 10 Genesis 3:8 15; 2 Corinthians 4:13 5:1; Mark 3:20 35 June 17 17:22 24; 2 Corinthians 5:1 10; Mark 4:26 34 June 24 Isaiah 40:1 5; Acts 13:13 26; Luke 1:57 80 Scrip Order on June 3rd Thank you everyone for your support! Lots of cash and carry cards available for purchase! TREASURER S REPORT Monthly General Fund Giving Target: $27,249 April Total Income $28,352.79 Expenses -$26,934.00 February Surplus +$1,418.70 General Fund Cash Balance 1/1/2018 $ 24,877.52 YTD Total Income $ 92,308.26 YTD Expenses $101,512.13 YTD Shortfall -$ 10,622.57 General Fund Balance: $ 15,673.65 Feed My People June Canned Fish The King will reply, I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine you did for me. Mt. 25:40 Any questions, contact David and Elizabeth Seaman at 749-0314. 7
WORSHIP SERVICES Pastor Mark Erler Sunday Services Early Service Traditional 8:15AM Sunday School 9:30AM Late Service Contemporary 10:45AM Monthly Newsletter Deadline We encourage everyone to submit contributions for the St. Mark Messenger newsletter. If you have a short story, humor, quote, etc, please submit it along with its credits to the Church office. However, we need all material by the 18th of every month in order to edit, compile and publish it. Help us make this newsletter a quality product to inform, educate and enlighten. Contact Us: If you would like to contact Pastor Erler, please call him at the Church office at 340-0192 or email pastor@stmarkedmond.org. After hours or in case of an emergency he can be reached on his cell at 205-5551 or at home at 844-4992. To reach our Preschool Director and DCE Sheila Rudat call 217-201 -1341 or e-mail at dce@stmarkedmond.org or preschool@stmarkedmond.org. If you are absent or have a homebound friend, we have a live video feed of the services located at: https://www.microseven.com/tv/lv/zpywbgixltp/st- Mark-Sanctuary.html St. Mark Lutheran Church & Preschool 1501 N. Bryant Street Edmond, OK 73034 Ph: 405.340.0192 Fax: 405.340.0290 Church Website: www.stmarkedmond.org Pastor Erler E-mail: pastor@stmarkedmond.org Church E-mail: office@stmarkedmond.org 8