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ministries of our church and community

"Lutherans understand the church to be people, God's house of living stones... " - What we believe

There are numerous opportunities to join in a ministry or provide a helping hand to God's works.  Below are listed the ministries of St. Mark and opportunities of almost every kind to be a stone in God's house of living stones.

Vacation Bible School students from the entire community.

Helping throughout the community.

Outreach table prepared to accept food donations.

Outreach

Works to provide support to many community services aiding homeless and other community members in need. 

Eagle Scouts assembling new playground.
 
Council and committees meet regularly.

Preschool

At this important time in your child's life, we offer your child and you a positive environment which promotes social, intellectual, physical and spiritual growth.

Preschoolers' Catechesis of the Good Shepherd.
Family Focus resides in the St. Mark building.

Childhood friends waiting for pancakes.

Evangelism

Reaches out to visitors, new members, inactive parishioners and all people in the community.

Parish Life

Tends to special needs of parishioners; i.e.,
rides to church, funeral receptions, 1-on-1 help in difficult times.

Men's club members cooking for the fish fry.
Seniors at their special annual dinner.

Youtherans on mission in New York after serving dinner.

Fellowship

Plans many fun fellowship events during the year-Wed Dinners, Sun Brunch, wedding receptions, summer symphony picnic, winter 12th night celebration, etc.

Cafe being prepared for a wedding reception.
Summertime adult VBS - evenings at the movies.

Stephen Ministry

Members trained to assist through love, sharing and caring for parishioners with longer-term difficulties, illness, confusion, stress, etc.