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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. 

Students learning in the computer center.
 
Adults and children working on
 
Cafe' being prepared for a wedding reception.
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,
Youtherans making candy.

Habitat for Humanity - from the ground floor.

Fellowship

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

St. Mark youth help out at VBS for the smaller children.
Eagle Scouts building a new playground.

Stephen Ministry

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