NOTICE OF ANNUAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING AND DINNER
St. Mark’s Annual Congregational Meeting and Dinner will be next Sunday, January 31, 2010, immediately following Worship. Dinner will be provided by the Fellowship Committee. Please be sure to mark your calendars now and plan to attend.
END OF YEAR GIVING STATEMENTS
Your 2009 end-of-year giving statements to be used for tax purposes are available in your mailbox in the coat room. In order to save on postage, please be sure to stop and pick yours up before leaving. Call Carol in the church office ASAP if there are any discrepancies.
2010 CONTRIBUTION ENVELOPES
Please pick up your 2010 Contribution Envelopes today. If you did not receive envelopes for 2010, and would like to, please call the church office (314) 721-6974.
ADULT BIBLE STUDY
New ELCA Social Statement on Human Sexuality: Dates: 1/31 - 2/14
1/31/10- The 2009 Churchwide Assembly actions and Differing views on homosexuality
2/7/10- Trust, Social Structures & Responsibility
2/14/10- A Lutheran approach to human sexuality
Coming Up in Lent
Dying and Rising with Christ
Dates: 2/21 - 3/28
This class covers our theology of death and dying as well as practical aspects of wills and estates, funeral and burial planning, advanced directive for health care, etc. Please plan to attend every class, regardless of age and the church can keep a record of your wishes.
THANKS FROM WELCA
WELCA would like to thank everyone who helped make the Christmas Bazaar such a success! We raised more than expected in the sales of baked goods and crafts. A gift through Thrivent Care in Congregations was also received. All proceeds were deposited to the elevator fund for St. Marks.
FROM YOUR CHRISTIAN EDUCATION DIRECTOR
In light of the recent disaster in Haiti and in preparation for Souper Bowl Sunday (where we collect cash and cans for the needy) we will have youth collecting money at the end of the service on January 24th, 31st and February 7th. The money will be donated directly to Lutheran World Relief's Haiti Earthquake fund. Please see the Christian Education Director Halle for more details.
ATTENTION PARENTS OF ALL SUNDAY SCHOOL CHILDREN
Starting today, January 24th and ending February 13th, Halle will be conducting home visits with each family to talk about Sunday School and this year’s upcoming VBS. Visits will last approximately half an hour and be scheduled at any time during the week. A sign-up sheet will be available inside the main Sunday school room.
CHANCEL CHOIR
Come join the Chancel Choir! In addition to our regular anthems, we will be learning the second half of the Mozart Requiem for presentation on Palm Sunday.
LADIES, MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
Plan now to attend the 10th Annual Women’s Day of Renewal, Friday evening, March 14 and Saturday, March 15, 2010 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Collinsville, IL. This year’s theme is “Encouraged in Heart, United in Love”. The keynote speaker is Dr. Mary Hilgendorf, Professor of Education and Ambassador for the Women’s Leadership Institute at Concordia University in Wisconsin. See Phyllis Atkins for information and registration forms if you are interested.
SOCIABLES ACTIVITIES FOR 2010-11
2010-11 Sociables Activities for St. Mark's ELCA church. Feel free to invite friends and family. Events are GENERALLY the 3rd Saturday of the month. Contact Program Chairman Darin, or the event sponsor for information:
February 2010 Mystery Dinner at the Halverson home, sponsored by The Halversons and Kuglers
March 2010 Trip to the Science Center, followed by dinner and game night at Church, sponsored by Ruth Sorrell, with assistance from Rachel Eschbacher
April 2010 Amish Country in Arthur Illinois, sponsored by Phyllis and Eunice
May 2010 Wedding Singer stage performance at Webster Univ., sponsored by Wilma
June 2010 Minor League baseball game, sponsored by Rollie
July 2010 Cruisin’ on the Mississippi, sponsored by Barb
August 2010 trip to Terre du Lac, sponsored by Kathy/Bruce
September 2010 Trivia/Wine/Cheese party, sponsored by the Davis and Sorrell families
October 2010 Haunted Tour in Alton/Fast Eddies, sponsored by the Veloffs
November 2010 Square Dancing, sponsored by the Fords
December 2010 Christmas Caroling, sponsored by the Bleekes
January 2011 Eagle Viewing in Grafton, IL, sponsored by the Yokotas
February 2011 planning party at the home of Fred/Grace
March 2011 St. Patrick’s Day Parade, followed by Dinner at the Albers household
