Fourth Sunday after Pentecost July 6, 2014 139 th year July 6, A.D. 2014 FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST 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) Eileen Clements, Charlotte Knop We Celebrate Harold & Ruth Tiller s 60 th Wedding Anniversary on June 26 th. John & Ruby Brown s 50 th Wedding Anniversary on June 27 th. Marlin Brockmeyer Elijah Rabacchi Marcus Delre Debra Guebert Gloria Moore Julie Netherton Helen Braun Lynette Tillock John T. Foote Emma Ritter LuAnn Hartmann Connie Kirkland George Salger Continuing Concerns 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 Care Center Residents Shelly Fedderke Evangeline Wahlmann Clarence & Judy Clasen Adeline Bauer Delores Heck Clara Biermann Rev. Wally Dressler Luella Muench Mildred Eggemeyer Receiving Ministry At Home Jewell Rubach Marjorie Wicker Norma Rodewald Page -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 the Synod s international schools as you pray with thanksgiving for the 48 years Hong Kong International School has been serving its community. Since 1966, the school has grown from 170 students to 2,600, representing some 40 countries. 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. Cookbooks Go On Sale!!!! Our cookbooks are here! We are so excited. There s 949 recipes, a short church history and a few pictures of our church and school along with some interesting facts. The cost is $17 each. Profits will go towards the school roof fund. Consider purchasing books as gifts for birthdays, Christmas, showers or weddings. Paula wants to thank the committee for putting hours into compiling the book. Committee members are Sharon Rednour, Sharon Vallett, Tammy Steele, Karen Rheinecker and Diana Schnepel. Thanks to our proof readers; Kathy Kretschmer, Linda and Stephanie Mulholland, Deb Mevert, Lorene Word, Doris Dressler, Jana Young and Diana Schnepel. Another thanks to those who helped unload the truck. Thanks to Olin & Erna Edler for writing up the history and dedication pages. Last but not least thanks to all who purchase the cookbook. Bible Studies Wednesday, 10:00 am, Church Office Meeting Room. Bible Hour: Sundays 10:15 a.m.: Family 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. 299-304) Sunday, July 6 Joshua 24:1-31; Acts 13:1-12 Monday, July 7 Judges 2:6-23; Acts 13:13-41 Tuesday, July 8 Judges 3:7-31; Acts 13:42-52 Wednesday, July 9 Judges 4:1-24; Acts 14:1-18 Thursday, July 10 Judges 6:1-24; Acts 14:19 15:5 Friday, July 11 Judges 6:25-40; Acts 15:6-21 Saturday, July 12 Judges 7:1-23; Galatians 1:1-24 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 (965-3586) or Loriena Ebers (615-1390). Storage for the Float Wagon St. Mark's float wagon needs an off season storage home. The wagon requires a space approximately 10 x 15 feet. If you have an enclosed space available please contact Bill Stegmann (426-3139) or Olin Edler (965-3079). 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 618-317-1058 or Jim Pierce 618-615-0650). Page -3- Page -4-
Our Stewardship of Time, Talents and Treasures July 5-6 Organist: Carol Lowe, Janet Wicker Altar Guild: Karen Gramenz, Donna Janneke Acolytes: (6pm) Chloe Gordon; (9am) Greeters: (6pm) Lana Holloway (9am) Darlene Asbury Elders: (6pm) John Reith (9am) Jim Zobel, Dale Diercks July 12-13 Organist: John Baginski, Kim Preuss Altar Guild: Donna Janneke, Eileen Tegtmeyer Acolytes: (6pm) Sydney Castens; (9am) Luke Bartens Greeters: (6pm) Carolyn Bollman (9am) Linda Mulholland, Hannah Trevathan Elders: (6pm) Dale Diercks, Ed Kerkhover (9am) Jim Mevert Last Week 6/28-29 Altar Flowers: Donated in honor of the 50 th Wedding Anniversary of John & Ruby Brown by Erv, Theresa, Ryan & Justin Asbury Bulletins: Donated in honor of the 60 th Wedding Anniversary of Harold & Ruth Tiller by their kids and grandkids Worship Attendance: 6/28-29 Sat - 126 Sun - 104 Weekly Total - 230 Communed - 84 Christian Education Attendance: Sun. N/A Wed. 7 Contributions Congregational Offerings 6/28-29..................... $ 8,771.50 Simply Giving Electronic Offerings....................... 225.00 School Deposits........................... 0.00 Total Deposits................................... $ 8,996.50 Year-to-date Income and Expenses (August 2013 July 2014) as of June 30, 2014 Congregational Offerings.................................. $ 438,619.89 School Deposits......................................... 200,921.04 Total Deposits................................... $ 639,540.93 Church & Office Expenses................................. $ 151,249.41 School Expenses......................................... 526,916.33 Parish Property Expenses.................................. 41,678.84 Total Expenses.................................. $ 719,844.58 Deposits minus Expenses................................. $ -80,303.65 **June Total Deposits were $38,193.42 & June Total Expenses were $64,620.19. The Garms Family Southern Gospel Band To Lead Music for Worship July 12-13 at St. Mark's David Garms was in the youth group at the first congregation Pastor Al served in Iowa from 1981-1985. He went on to complete the DCE program at Concordia College, St. Paul, MN and served as a Director of Christian Education for six years. Then God led him to a career as an airplane mechanic, but his love for Christian music continued. David, his wife Kris, and six of their eight children (Ben, Taylor, Sam, Jayme, and Caleb) now travel the upper midwest full-time singing traditional Christian hymns, Southern Gospel songs, Gospel Bluegrass, and songs they have composed together. Since their simple beginning in 2008, singing Southern Gospel classics around the piano in the living room, they released their third CD in 2013. Being part of a family is always an adventure. Being part of a family that tours the upper Midwest performing concerts, leading worship music, hauling instruments, sound equipment and six kids from 8 to 21 now that's a great adventure! Great Adventure Family Band. Each song is an adventure as this live family band plays a wide variety of instruments, including guitar, banjo, mandolin, fiddle, dobro, upright bass, harmonica, and more. Combining their exciting musical arrangements and harmonies, the energetic family is eager to share their homegrown talents. They love to work as a team, and their joy as family overflows as they and play together. Above all, The Garms Family is passionate about the Gospel of Jesus and loves to share the message with young and old. Wherever they go, they are quick to point to the Lord as the Giver of their gifts and give Him all glory. Their smiles, gospel music,laughter and tears, and the message of Jesus Christ will bless your day and give you hope for tomorrow. They will be leading the music for worship at St. Mark's Lutheran Church, Steeleville the weekend of July 12 & 13, (Saturday evening at 6:00pm and Sunday morning at 9:00am). For more information about The Garms Family including pictures and You-Tube videos, visit www.thegarmsfamily.com. A Door Offering will be received to support The Garms Family Ministry Page -5- Page -6-
Christ Our Savior Lutheran High School 618-853-7300 www.coslhs.org 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 2014-2015 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. Summer Volunteers: If you would like to help COS over the summer with on or off campus projects please call. Help is needed with parades, gardening and our rummage sale. COS Rummage Sale: The rummage sale will be held on July 18-19 in the COS gym. Items can be brought to the school during office hours. Please call the school before dropping off your items. Assistance will be needed July 15-19 to help with the rummage sale. We will be setting up tables July 14 at 8 pm. A limited number of tables will be available in the mezzanine for people who would like to rent a spot to sell their own items during the rummage sale. Reserve your tables by calling COS. First come first serve. Summer Office Hours: Someone will usually be in the office from 9:00-3:00, Monday through Thursday and on Fridays from 9:00 to noon. Summer hours will be in effect from June 2 to August 15. COS is seeking a part-time science teacher for the 2014-2015 school year to teach Biology, Physics and Chemistry. Resumes are to be submitted to 810 Soldiers Way, Evansville, IL 62242. Peace Meal from Peacemaker Ministries Easy Does It A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. Proverbs 15:1 Gentleness is especially appropriate if the person who wronged you is experiencing unusual stress. If so, the wrong done to you may be a symptom of a deeper problem. By responding in a gentle and compassionate manner, you may minister powerfully to the other person. Taken from The Peacemaker: A Biblical Guide to Resolving Personal Conflict by Ken Sande, Updated Edition (Grand Rapids, Baker Books, 2003) p. 86. Food for Thought A gentle answer turns away wrath and could possibly open up the door to peacemaking. Directly confronting an unusually stressed-out person rarely proves effective. The defenses go up and the door of conversation usually gets slammed shut. Consider how this happens in your own life. When you're unusually stressed, are you just wishing someone would come up and directly confront you? Even if you're the one in the wrong? Probably not. But is an unusually stressed-out person grateful when someone treats them with gentleness? Even if they're in the wrong? Almost always. The defenses are lowered and you just might be invited in; in where the deeper issue resides that may not have anything to do with you. So think about who you might be particularly gentle with this week, and pray that instead of stirring up anger, you might minister powerfully to that person. Positions At Unity Lutheran School Second Grade Teacher. Must be certified or working toward certification by the State of Illinois. Will teach all subjects. Begins July 2014. Part-time Custodian. Light maintenance and keeping building and grounds clean. Begins July 2014. For more information or to submit an application contact Principal Rev. Aaron Dickerson, (618) 874-6605. Page -7- Page -8-
St. Mark's Lutheran 140th Anniversary Pictorial Directory! Registration is underway! There are still plenty of openings, and we cannot make this directory a success without each and everyone of you. This includes all church members and also all school families including those incoming and those who have graduated. The dates available are 7/25 & 7/26 and 7/31, 8/1 & 8/2/14. We are participating in two programs: 1) Friends and Family - anyone and everyone is welcome, not just church or school, and everyone participating will receive one free 8x10 per session and each church and school family will receive a free directory. 2) Feed the Need - anyone bringing non-perishable food items to their photography session will receive a $5 off coupon and all items will be donated to our local food pantry. Bags are available in the Narthex. In addition, anyone registering online with an email address will also receive another $10 coupon for additional savings. By taking advantage of these summer months, those choosing to order additional prints will receive 20% in addition to any coupons. Remember, there is no obligation to order additional prints. The link for registration can be found on our church website at www.stmarksteeleville.com and both St. Mark's Lutheran School and Church Facebook pages. Registration will also be available at church services. The directory will consist of advertisement pages. Anyone interested in including their biz card or sponsoring a 1/4 or half page can contact any of the committee members. Prices are $25, $40 and $60. Please show your support to St Mark's Church and School by joining in this pictorial. Volunteers are still needed during the photography sessions. If anyone would like to volunteer, please see one of our committee members. Let's make this the best directory ever! A special thanks to Barb Heck, Shirley Kuhn, Nancy Meier, Bruce Uchtman, Celine Vallet and Jana Young for volunteering their time and hard work making this pictorial possible. Preparing for Worship The Fifth Sunday after Pentecost Proper 10 (13 July 2014) Isaiah 55:10-13; Romans 8:12-17; Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 The Preaching of the Word of Christ Bears the Good Fruits of Faith and Love As "the rain and the snow come down from heaven" and "water the earth, making it bring forth and sprout" (Is. 55:10), so the Word of God accomplishes the purpose for which He speaks it, granting joy and peace through the forgiveness of sins and producing the fruits of faith and love in those who are called by His name. Christ Jesus, the incarnate Word, has established the name of the Lord as "an everlasting sign that shall not be cut off" (Is. 55:13). He opens our ears to hear, our minds to understand and our hearts to believe His Word, lest the evil one come and snatch it away. He thus transforms our rocky hearts into good soil, which clings to the Gospel and "indeed bears fruit" (Matt. 13:23). He is Himself the firstfruits of all who "have received the Spirit of adoption as sons" (Rom. 8:15). Thus being "led by the Spirit of God," we are not afraid, but we cry out in faith to our Father in heaven (Rom. 8:14-15). For as we suffer with Christ, the beloved Son, so shall we "also be glorified with him" (Rom. 8:17). Page -9- Page -10-
Weekly Calendar Sat., July 5.... 6:00 PM Worship Service Sun., July 6.... 9:00 AM Worship with Communion... 10:15 AM Bible Class Mon., July 7.... 1:00 PM Coulterville Care Center..... Manor at Mason Woods.... 8:00 PM Board of Trustees Tues., July 8.... 6:30 PM Elder/Evangelism Visits Wed., July 9... 10:00 AM Bible Class Thurs., July 10... 10:00 AM Handicap Accessible Communion Service.... 7:00 PM Parish Council Fri., July 11 Sat., July 12 Sun., July 13 Food Pantry Donations.... 6:00 PM Worship With Communion Food Pantry Donations.... 9:00 AM Contemporary Worship Service... 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 $28,023.10 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. Electronic Giving/Offerings Electronic giving is a wonderful opportunity for these hectic summer months. This convenience automatically debits your account to make your offering (weekly, bi-weekly or monthly) as well as provide consistent income for the church. Please contact Misty at the church office for a form. St. Mark's Lutheran Church St. Mark s Lutheran School 105 North Garfield Street 504 North James Street Steeleville, Illinois 62288-1345 Steeleville, IL 62288-1433 Church Office: 618-965-3192 School Office: 618-965-3838 Fax: 618-965-2232 Fax: 618-965-3060 stmarks.steeleville@gmail.com stmarkssm@egyptian.net www.stmarksteeleville.com Dr. Alan Wendel Janneke, Senior Pastor School Contacts Cell: 618-317-4416 Mrs. Denise Ebers, Principal pr.owl.j@gmail.com Home: 618-774-2402 Rev. Kelly Bedard Pastoral Assistant deberssm@egyptian.net Cell: (985) 791-4447 Sandra Fortner, School Secretary bedard.kelly@gmail.com Cell: 618-615-7466 Misty Smith, Church Secretary Cell 618-317-6319 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 July 10 th, 10:00 a.m. Next Contemporary Service July 13 th, 9:00 a.m. Blended Contemporary/Traditional Service July 20 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 -11- Page -12-