Choir Party
Choir Party, July 7, 2013 at the Kugler's immediately following worship service (we are singing on the 7th). You are invited to come on down to Sparta, IL for a pool party with lunch, swimming, fishing (there's an association pond), pool, play with trains and good old socializing.
Our address is 2010 North Market St. (this is Rte. 4); Sparta, IL 62286
Coming into Sparta on Route 4, there are 5 houses on your left. Ours is the tallest one. If you see the VFW Hall and businesses, you passed us. Turn around and come back! It's approximately 60 minutes from church. Ask Morris if you need directions. Morris' cell: 618.973.3390; Carol's cell: 618.443.1259.
Bring a dish to pass – we'll provide the meat and drinks. Be sure to bring your swimsuit. Please RSVP so we can get an approximate count.
Reminder: We are singing for the 4th of July Celebration on June 30th and on July7th. Brief rehearsals on June 23 and June 30 immediately following worship to prepare the anthems.
Remember! The Choir that plays together stays together. This is a family event!
Last Call!
Last call for the Pastor Call Committee is approaching. We are nearly ready to finally select our Call Committee. We have been fortunate to have several members step forward and ask to be a part of this process. If you have any interest in serving on the call committee and you have not spoken to a council member, now is the time to step forward. We will elect the call committee at the Council meeting July, 9th. Please contact Andy Ford or the church office if you would like your name to be included.
Service Committee
The July focus will be school supplies - crayons, markers, scissors, erasers, folders, notebooks, pencils, pens, highlighters, looseleaf paper, colored pencils, dry erase markers, compasses, protractors, etc.
The Service Committee
St. Mark's 2013 VBS
Welcome to God's Backyard Bible Camp—where kids have a blast serving Jesus! Get ready for an adventure where kids learn to take the love of Jesus into their neighborhoods and communities!
At God's Backyard Bible Camp, kids will participate in the large-group excitement of Backyard Bash, experience God's Word at Backyard Bible Club, learn ways to serve others at Community Corner, plus explore and create through fun-filled crafts, snacks, and games. Kids will discover how much fun they can have serving at Backyard Bible Camp!
During Backyard Bash, kids will discover how much fun service can be and they will be challenged to serve their families, friends, neighbors communities, and Jesus. At Backyard Bible Club, kids will commit to serving!
Date: July 11th -13th. Thursday and Friday evening beginning at 6:00 pm with dinner and ending at 8:30 pm. and Sat. morning beginning at 9:30 am and ending at Noon (breakfast or lunch to be provided).
We will be offering an adult portion during VBS for parents and grandparents on how to talk about faith with children and grandchildren. Pastor Jeff will lead this initiative called Vibrant Faith that is all about passing on the faith to children and grandchildren. It focuses on 4 practices:
- caring conversation
- simple ceremonies
- service
- prayer and devotions
with lots of information on how to do these things effectively in the family. This kind of approach is more about how we can help you and your family raise children of faith, which was the original idea behind Martin Luther writing his small catechism."
Summer Book Read
Summer Book Club discussion of Holes by Louis Sachar continues at
9:00 a.m. Sunday mornings will continue through July 21, 2013(except for July 7, 2013) and movie night will be July 28, 2013 at 6 p.m. Rebecca Verble, Learning
July Sociables
We're off to the races! Once again the St. Mark's Sociables will be driving to Fairmount Park for the horse races. Please note that the date this year is July 13th which is the 2nd Saturday of July. That is when we could get the best seating. The charge this year is $22.00 with youngster being $11.00. They promise to have the air conditioning working – and they are bringing back the chef who will be carving the roast beef! We need a minimum of 20, so get your reservations and money to Marsha Balluff or Laura Balluff-Mackinson. Contact Marsha (314)581.4218 or Laura (314) 420.7403.
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Carol Johnson
