October 2019 S t . M a r k ’ s E v a n g e l i c a l L u t h e r a n C h u r c h
St.Mark’sMessenger
Inside this issue:
Grace & Peace
Church Family News
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3
Kids, Youth & Confirmation 4 & 5
Fall Festival & Community
Lunch 6 & 7
Adult Learning Opportunities
Free Spirits & WELCA Circles 8
9
Worship Assistants 10 & 11
Food Ministries Update 12
Music, Books, Pets 14 & 15
October Calendar 17
See page 6 for details and how to get involved with St. Mark’s
LARGEST community outreach of the
year!
Invite, Volunteer, Donate
“Because God loves you” Community Lunch
October 24, 11:30 am - 1 pm
See page 7 for details
on this community outreach event.
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Reformation Sunday will soon be here – October 27!!! It’s a
good time to remember our spiritual roots as well as our
congregation’s life and ministry since 1951.
Two major emphases for Martin Luther that were vital to the
Reformation were the Word of God and the priesthood of all
believers. He encouraged Christians to keep God’s Word holy
and gladly hear and learn it. He also believed that all Christians
who have been baptized are called to do ministry within Christ’s
Church.
Our dear friend Carl Rieger was devoted to our Lord and
demonstrated both of these emphases throughout his life and
ministry within St. Mark’s. Carl loved to teach Sunday School
and did so for decades; can you imagine how many lives were blessed through his words of
wisdom and instruction? Carl remained a student of the Word who faithfully attended my
Monday morning Bible study during these past four years. Carl found many ways to serve
the Lord within this congregation, including choir, worship leadership, Free Spirits, and
Meals on Wheels.
There are times that I wonder about the future of the Church in North America, including
our congregation. Are devoted disciples like Carl Rieger a dying breed? When the members
of our “Glorious Generation” pass from this life, will the next generations stand ready to
love and serve the Lord? I remember hearing these words at the turn of the century and
they sound prophetic to me: We worship our work. We work at our play. We play at our
worship.
As your Pastor, I invite you to look at your personal discipleship and the stewardship of
your life:
Are you gladly hearing and learning God’s Word?
Is your life in balance and centered upon our Lord?
Are you growing in grace and in the knowledge of God?
Are you over-committed in the world and becoming disconnected from this Church?
Will you open your heart and mind to new ways of serving the Lord and building up
this Body of Christ?
I shared the following with our Monday Bible study group regarding Jesus who is full o f
grace and truth. [John 1:14] “Jesus’ words of grace express to all people God’s desire to love
and save us and give us the life we were created to enjoy with our Lord. But Jesus’ words of
truth are directed personally to each of us. He speaks the truth about rough ways that need
to be made smooth and the parts of our life that need transforming.”
from Pastor Gary
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Church Family News
Carl Rieger, a beloved member of St. Mark’s since 1953, entered the Kingdom of Heaven on
September 20. His memorial service was held on September 24 and was well attended by his
loved ones and church family. Carl leaves a legacy of faithfulness and service to our Lord that
becomes an enduring example for all of us. Please remember Gisela and her family members
during this time of personal grief.
Please remember in your prayers those who are currently hospitalized or going through
rehabilitation: Karen Dekko, Joy Groenke, Marge Killian, and Mary Ann Williams.
We rejoice in the Lord for all the people currently attending New Member Classes with
Pastor Gary. New members will be received on Reformation Sunday, October 27.
Thanks be to God! We are grateful for these couples who have agreed to serve as Mentors
within our Confirmation Ministry at St. Mark’s: Phil & Karen Ager, David & Michele Bodin,
Robert & Carla Burkhardt, Greg & Patty Carl, Paul & Leah Gradl, Kevin & Julie McNeill, Ed
& Linda Myzska, John & Shandry Peugeot, Mike & Michelle Price, Andy & Brianna Sieja,
Derek & Courtney Spadaro, Terry & Karen Szymczyk, and Jared & Jessica Waylander.
There will be 38 persons attending our retreat at Lutheranch on October 11-13. Pastor Gary
will return and lead our Sunday morning worship services.
Many thanks to everyone who participated in God’s Work, Our Hands Sunday! Lots of
good work was done within the congregation and the community.
Bishop Kevin Strickland and his staff members will be installed on Saturday, October 5 at
2 pm in Atlanta. Pastor Gary will be attending as one of the Bishop’s Deans. His new staff
members are:
Pastor Karen Boda, Assistant to the Bishop for Congregational Life
Pastor Jill Henning, Assistant to the Bishop for Leadership and Administration
Pastor Michael Jannett, Assistant to the Bishop for Formation & Communication
Pastor Patti Axel and Melissa Fuller Sims, Directors of Evangelical Mission
May you believe Jesus’ promise in the Gospel: If you continue in my Word, you are truly my
disciples; you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free. [John 8:31-31]
In Christ’s love,
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Due to fall break and the family retreat, we will have
two whole group Sunday School classes this month
on October 6 & 13. Each Sunday, we will show a
film in the chapel beginning at 9:45 am and
concluding at 10:45 am. On the 20th, we’ll go back
to our regular placement - for our preschoolers
through 6th grade, they will start in the chapel; for 7th & 8th grades, in Room #1;
and for 9th-12th grades, in the youth room.
Hopefully, all our enjoying take home papers and emails - should you have any
concerns or comments, please let Traci know.
Where does our offering go?
Offerings from all of our classes will go to the
National Children’s Advocacy Center in
Huntsville. The NCAC models, promotes, and
delivers excellence in child abuse response
and prevention through service, education,
and leadership. Our current total: $206.78
October’s Memory verse: Deuteronomy 6:5
You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul,
and with all your might.
Be ready to say your memory verse in chapel on Sunday morning.
Parents of Young Children Saturday, October 5 at 10 am
Huntsville Botanical Gardens (4747 Bob Wallace Ave.)
The Scarecrow Trail is free with Garden Admission or Membership. Fall is filled with fun at the Huntsville Botanical Garden where they’ve got lots of great ways to celebrate
the season. Bring your camera to capture the beauty of autumn in the Garden and don’t forget to visit the pumpkin
display for a family photo! This year's Scarecrow Trail features over 40 displays created by local businesses, schools,
clubs, and organizations. Passes available — see Traci.
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Our confirmation class is designed for 7th & 8th graders, if you have any questions about our program or have a child
interested in taking confirmation this year, please contact Traci Billman.
Confirmation
October 4, Confirmation Lock-in, 7 pm. All about Martin Luther.
We will also have a mixer for confirmands and mentors during the
first hour. Meet in the Gathering Place when you arrive; plan to
bring sleeping gear and a snack & drink to share.
Confirmation Classes will be at 9:45 am
Oct. 20 - Law & Gospel/Sinner & Saint
Oct. 27 - Love Your Neighbor/Forgiveness
Coming up - Fall Retreat, November 15-17 at Vision Ministry
Fun for the whole family! This year’s fall festival is for
all ages to come and play, volunteer, or just watch.
There are activities for the littles - catch a pig in the
pig pen or do a little fishing; for the crafty - dozens of
crafts to choose from; for the courageous - hair and
face paint; for the competitive - ping pong toss, Bingo
(and so much more); and for the hungry - delicious
food and yummy candy!
A great day to invite a friend or neighbor and to wear your favorite
costume! Come and have a fantabulous time!!
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Fall Festival is coming up!!
Is your costume ready? Mark your calendars for October 26th for our annual Fall Festival. The Fellowship Hall will be transformed into a place full of friends and visitors enjoying yummy-themed food, games, activities, and candy. This event is the LARGEST community event of the year for St. Marks and we get hundreds of visitors to our church. That means we need ALL
THE CANDY. Please donate what you can so we can make this event a huge hit.
Our team is already planning and prepping for this, and we would love your help. Can you help with food? We could use donations to offset food costs, as well as peo-ple to help make and serve food on the day of the festival. If you're interested in helping (donations or working hands), please contact Lara Sieja - [email protected].
Do you want to help run a game or activity and see all the smiling faces and won-derful costumes of our community children? Talk to Jared or Jessica Waylander – they are the games gurus this year! ([email protected])
Want to help but not sure what would be best? Contact Courtney Spadaro ([email protected]). She will let you know what needs there still are. And help us get the word out!
Invite everyone.
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“Because God loves you” Community Lunch
Thursday, October 24
11:30 am - 1 pm
The St. Mark’s Community Lunch has become an annual event that recognizes
the neighbors of our community. We are trying something new this year by
inviting all HEMSI personnel to stop by for lunch.
Volunteers are needed to help with advertising, set-up, cooking, serving,
fellowshipping with our guests and clean up. We will begin setting up at
9:30AM; serving will be from 11:30AM - 1PM with clean up to follow.
This is a wonderful way to reach out to our local community and is a great deal
of fun!
Please sign-up to help in Communication Central.
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Faith and Discovery: God: A
Human History by Reza Aslan. An exploration
of humanity’s quest to make sense of the divine,
and a fascinating history of our understanding of
God. Reza Aslan describes himself as a Cultural
Muslim though he has practiced Christianity and
has an interest in Judaism as well. Coordinated
by Kathy Sieja. (Room #0 - basement)
Lectionary: What is a lectionary? A
lectionary is a list of scripture readings assigned
to be read on a particular day. This class will
study and discuss the week’s readings used in
Sunday worship. Led by Tom Duncan.
(Gathering Place)
Monday: Word Alive at 11 am in the Fellowship Hall. Come and be a part of a group study
and discussion of 95 Prostheses by retired ELCA Pastor Frank Honeycutt. Each section of the book includes a general introduction (to the church season) followed by ten essays based upon Bible stories familiar to that season and chosen with new Christians, study groups, and Christian formation teams in mind. Each essay concludes with questions or exercises inviting deeper reflection and understanding. Led by Pastor Gary. (Classes held on October 1, 7, 21, and 28)
Tuesday: Word Alive at 6:30 pm in The Gathering Place. See above for class description.
Led by Pastor Gary. (Classes held on October 1, 8, 22, and 29)
Wednesday: 6:06 AM Devotions, Prayer & Fellowship, in the chapel
Thursday: Caritas at 6 pm in The Gathering Place. Love Big: The Power of Revolutionary
Relationships to Heal the World by Rozella Haydee White. “All of creation interacts with itself to form a world that produces what it needs to thrive. Faith leads us to remember our story - who we belong to and who we are.” Led by Traci Billman. (Classes held on October 3, 17, and 24)
Loaves & Fishes Meeting this month on Thursday,
October 24, at Manna House 5 pm and then following up with dinner at
Chuy’s. This group is geared toward the twenty-ish something crowd.
Contact Rachel Cutter ([email protected]) with any questions.
Adult Education: Mid-week
Adult Education: Sunday School
Donuts: is watching and discussing a
video series by Priscilla Shirer, “Jonah:
Navigating a Life Interrupted”. Come together
with this group to learn and fellowship
together! They may even share the donuts!
Led by participants. (Room #8)
Committed: continues talking about
Jacqueline Bussie’s Love Without Limits.
Learn to love as God does - without limits or
exceptions! Led by participants. (Conference
Room)
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Our next luncheon and program will be Thursday, October 18th. Our program this
month is called “Celebrating Freedom”, with Oktoberfest food on the menu! Arrive at
11AM to begin a time of fellowship, fun and food!
Remember to sign up in Communication Central no later than October 13th.
Martha Circle will meet Thursday, October 10, at 6:30PM in Room 8 at St. Mark’s.
Rachel Circle will meet will meet on Monday, October 14th at 6:30 pm at the home of
Mary Soop. We will discuss chapters 4-6 of "Living a Life you Love" by Joyce Meyer. New members and guests are always welcome.
Deborah Circle will meet will meet Tuesday, October 8 at 9:30 AM at Cracker Barrel
for breakfast. Please call/text 256 683-0947 or e-mail [email protected] to reserve a place at our table. Everyone is invited to join us for fellowship and good food. Hope to see you then.
Hannah Circle will meet Monday, October 14 (change of date due to Fall Break), at 6 pm
in the Gathering Place. Gina Gastler will be our hostess and devotion leader. We’d love to have YOU attend. Nursery available.
Ruth Circle will meet Wednesday, October 2 at 9:00 AM in The Gathering Place. Bonnie
Pearson will be our hostess and Bible study leader. We welcome visitors and new members .
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October 6, 2019 8:30AM 11:00AM
Asst. Minister Wyatt Billman Chris Myers
Lector Bonnie Mueller Tom Duncan
Acolyte Emily Lear Anna Newland Lay Communion Asst/ Servers Sarah Thornton & Ryan McNeill
Sesalie & Noah Satterfeal Emma Myers
Greeters Karen Szymczyk Meg Jones & Herb Hocutt
Ushers Norwood Cutter & Marlin Williamson Norm & Peg Skrenes
Third Usher Kevin McNeill Craig Satterfeal
Jay’s Ministry Don Sieja
October 13, 2019 8:30AM 11:00AM
Asst. Minister Brenda Holsopple Jim Birkholz
Lector Deb Williams Jed Deason
Acolyte Jake Thornton Luke Falkenberg
Lay Communion Asst/ Servers
Steve Williams & Luke & Zoë Falkenberg
Greeters Karen Cunningham Sidney Sexton & Jaclyn Ewart
Ushers Mike & Michelle Price Wayne Falkenberg & Jim Mullin
Third Usher Jared Waylander Kila Strohl
Jay’s Ministry Jim Mullin
October 20, 2019 8:30AM 11:00AM
Asst. Minister Roberts Abele Frank Craig
Lector Tate Schappell Carol Tevepaugh
Acolyte Cassidy Hackenberg Alex Vandeveire
Lay Communion Asst/ Servers Mary & Olivia Schappell
Josh & Rachel Cutter Lilly Myers
Greeters Karen Fletcher
Nancy Lorine & Emma Lou Demirjian
Ushers Harry & Mary Wiley Austin Harris & Glenn Dasher
Third Usher Les Billman Mark Falkenberg
Jay’s Ministry Kathy Sieja
October 27, 2019 8:30AM 11:00AM
Asst. Minister Mary Soop Raziq Yaqub
Lector Dane Williams Gisela Rieger
Acolyte Sophia Petersen Owen Foreman
Lay Communion Asst/ Server and Bible Bearer Wyatt Billman Philip Altman Lay Communion Asst/ Server and Crucifer Anya Schappell Lorelee Black
Torch Bearers Connor Hackenberg & Jake Thornton Sven Ise & Carolyn Vandeveire
Greeters Judy Weiler Jim French & Susan Altman
Ushers Bill Weiler & Bob Dornbos Andy Sieja & Tim Sieja Third Usher Greg Carl Martin Folgmann
Jay’s Ministry Jean Loux
If you are unable to serve as scheduled,
please arrange a substitute and notify the church office.
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If you are unable to serve as scheduled,
please arrange a substitute and notify the church office.
November 3, 2019 8:30AM 11:00AM
Asst. Minister Louise Brooks Susan Wright
Lector Robert Burkhardt Dane Williams
Acolyte Julia Sharpe Charles Ise Lay Communion Asst/ Servers Jared & Jessica Waylander
Sesalie & Noah Satterfeal Deb Williams
Greeters Mike & Susan McCall Tom Duncan & Phil Grimm
Ushers Norwood Cutter & Marlin Williamson Steve Williams & Janet Duncan
Third Usher Brandon Pittman Kila Strohl
Jay’s Ministry Janet Duncan
November 10, 2019 8:30AM 11:00AM
Asst. Minister Gwen Dornbos Dave Schultz
Lector Karen Petersen Jim Ganoe
Acolyte Jake Thornton Anna Newland
Lay Communion Asst/ Servers
Sarah Thornton & Ryan McNeill Josh & Rachel Cutter
Greeter(s) Karen Szymczyk Ed & Anne Uher
Ushers Mike & Michelle Price Tim Sieja & Don Sieja
Third Usher Kevin McNeill Mark Falkenberg
Jay’s Ministry Don Sieja
November 17, 2019 8:30AM 11:00AM
Asst. Minister Brenda Holsopple Chris Myers
Lector Tate Schappell Derek Spadaro
Acolyte Connor Hackenberg Alex Vandeveire
Lay Communion Asst/ Servers Oliva & Anya Schappell
Philip Altman, Zoë & Luke Falkenberg
Greeters Brian & Staci Hackenberg
Nancy Lorine & Emma Lou Demirjian
Ushers Harry & Mary Wiley Norm & Peg Skrenes
Third Usher Les Billman Frank Craig
Jay’s Ministry Jim Mullin November 24, 2019 10:30AM Unity
Asst. Minister Kathy Sieja
Lector Julie Satterfeal
Acolyte Carolyn Vandeveire
Lay Communion Asst/ Server Emma & Lilly Myers
Greeters Judy Weiler & Susan Altman
Ushers Bob Dornbos & Bill Weiler
Third Usher Craig Satterfeal
Jay’s Ministry Kathy Sieja
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Our existing Food Ministries
need YOUR help!
St. Mark’s Food Pantry fills orders for the FoodLine on a daily basis. We are in need of volunteers to come in one day a month (or more, if you want!) during
lunchtime for about a half hour, depending on the volume of orders. We also keep a list for subs - to be called on when someone is sick or unable to fill their spot. Please contact Stephanie Smith ([email protected] or 256-417-9318) if interested.
Our Meals on Wheels team has a new driver (hooray!) - now we need substitute drivers and a “team captain”. Drivers pick up food from The Senior Center and deliver to a predesignated route. This takes approximately 1.5 hours. The team captain will call on subs when a regular driver is not able to run their route and pass along other important info from The Senior Center. The team captain does not have to be a driver! Anyone could handle this administrative job from home in a short period of time. Please contact Dave Schultz at [email protected] or 256-883-0567.
Are you willing to provide dinner to someone in our church family on occasion? We are restarting this internal ministry - whether because of a loved one in the hospital, a death in the family, or a new baby's arrival, we want to show our love and support through food. Instead of stocking a freezer at the church with casseroles, we will set up an email based sign up when there is a need, and you can sign up to provide a meal if you can (home cooked, store bought or even deliv-ery ordered). If you're willing to be added to the list of possible providers, please send Courtney Spadaro ([email protected]) your email address.
Mom Bags - depending on your perspective, Christmas is a
long way off OR Christmas will be here in about two seconds!
With the latter thinking in mind, we are going to be collecting items for
the rest of the year to fill another 150 ‘Mom’ bags for Manna House. These gifts
are for the motherly figures in the lives of some of the visitors to Manna House.
We will be collecting full-sized bottles of shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and
lotion; in addition, candles and nail polishes. After that, we’ll supplement with
random items like jewelry, make-up, etc. Please put any donations, labelled, in
the blue bins in Communication Central. Thanks!!
Downtown
Rescue Mission
Downtown Rescue Mission - On the third Friday of every month, at 12:30 PM, a group will go into the mission to clean the kitchen. If you would like to participate in this effort, please contact Tom or Janet
Duncan.
Food Truck Ministry
Every first Thursday we partner
with Manna House to go and
provide meals for our neighbors
at Johnson Towers (216 Seminole Dr.) at
5 pm. In September, we served 141 meals. For
October, chicken tetrazzini is on the menu.
If you would like to help in any capacity (food
and supply donations, preparation or serving),
please visit our Sign-up Genius or see Traci to
sign up. Our next serving day is October 3.
This month, please support
the Food Pantry with
Boxes/Pouches Instant
Potatoes
Opportunities to Serve
These are opportunities for you to share your time, money, and of course, your prayers all year long.
Homeless Camps
An ongoing ministry to serve the
homeless in our area once a
month. Contact Cindy Conrad
for more information. Donations
of pet food; socks; toiletries; and
easy-to-open food stuffs are
always welcome. The next camp
visit is Sunday, October 13,
at 1 pm.
We pack 75 bags weekly for kiddos at MLK, Jr. Elementary. Food donations are always needed (easy-to-open cans of ravioli, fruit, and vegetables, oatmeal packets, 100% juice boxes, pop-tarts, pudding cups, and cheese crackers) and can be put in the blue bins in CC. If you would like to volunteer in some capacity, please talk to Jed Deason.
Food Pantry
A long-time ministry to serve
hungry families and individuals
in the Huntsville area through
referrals from the IMS Food Line,
distribution through CASA and
by helping clients who walk into
the church. In August, CASA was
provided 40 bags of food for
delivery to their clients. 24 orders
for Food Line were picked up,
feeding 87 people.
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Year To Date Food Assistance (through August)
CASA Bags: 360
Food Pantry Orders: 171
# of People Served by Food Pantry Orders: 552
# Blessings in a Backpack Bags:1425
# Meals Served from Food Truck: ~1051 (thru Sep-
tember)
Music Notes
for October
Through August 31, 2019 -
Year to date general fund giving: $534,358
Year to date adjusted giving: $514,388
Year to date expenditures: $546,724
Mortgage balance as of September 16 - $48,680
*Adjusted giving reflects annualization of one time gifts.
Worship Sunday
Attendance School
August 4 182
August 11 245
August 18 204
August 25 249 113
Music for the Worship in October
Joyful Noise, Cornerstone, and the new praise team Lazarus with vocalists Jacquelyn Ewart, JoAnna Buttler Karen
Szymczyk, Norwood Cutter and River Skrenes , will provide the worship music for the October Sundays, at the 8:30am
services.
Dr. Mira Kruja, St. Mark’s & Friends Choir, St. Mark’s & Friends Ringers, St. Mark’s & Friends Wind Ensemble will
provide worship music for the October Sundays, at the 11:00am services.
Ferdinand Murati, Music Director
Handbell Music Ministry announcement:
St. Mark’s & Friends Ringers handbell choir has a vacant position. Music reading skill is a must. If interested, con-tact music director at [email protected] St. Mark’s Choir Music Ministry announcement:
St. Mark’s & Friends Choir has an available seat at the Soprano section. Choir singing experience is preferred. If interested, contact music director at [email protected]
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St. Mark’s Faith & Fiction Book Group
Faith & Fiction Book Group will discuss Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman on Saturday, October 6. The group will meet at 9:30 a.m. in Room 8. Visitors and guests are welcome!
The selection for November will be Pachinko by Min Jin Lee .
2020 Stewardship Campaign
Consecration Sunday - October 27
Consider joining the Homeless Ministry Team for our next visit to the camps on Sunday, October 13th at 1:00pm. We are in much need of hygiene wipes, bottled water, white socks (male and female), pillows, sleeping bags, and duct tape. Thanks to Katy Henley, Dave Mann, Judy Stevens, Rob and Regan Caple, and Jim and Terrie Duke for visiting the camps with me on God's Work, Our Hands Day. This is an awesome ministry to be a part of. Thanks
to Kathy and Kristina Emmerson for filling the food supply bags. If you would like more information regarding this ministry, please contact me at [email protected]. Mark your calendars for an upcoming camp visit on Sunday, November 10th at 1:00 pm.
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Cindy Conrad
Patrick Cunningham
Maverick Curry
Carol Cutter
Janet Duncan
Mary Grace Evans
Zoë Falkenberg
Terry Ganoe
Julianna Hiller
Brenda Holsopple
Ron Jaramillo
Allen Krell
Cathey Meeks
Meredith Mullin
Sam Mullin
Ed Myszka
Anna Newland
Gracie Niemeyer
Cathy Ontiveros
Christa Phillips
Gabe Pittman
Barry Rogers
Bernie Schroer
Haley Sharpe
Kathy Sieja
Campbell Stubbs
Jake Thornton
Wilhelm Tietke
Ed Uher
Daniel White
Mason White
Josh Alexander
Lauren Altman
Susan Altman
Becky Altvater
Les Billman
October Worship Themes October 6 – Evil Times and Eternal Trust October 13 – Give Thanks to God October 20 – Persistent Praying October 27 [Reformation Sunday] – Freedom in Christ
BLESSING OF THE DOGS will be Sunday, October 6 from 1-2 pm on
the church lawn facing Westmoreland.
Pastor Gary welcomes your furry friends
and encourages you to invite your neigh-
bors and their pets for this annual event.
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 11AM Word Alive
1PM Knit & Crochet
2PM Bal./Tai Chi
5:30PM Handbells
6:30PM Word Alive
6:30PM Winds
2 6:06AM Prayer &
Devotion Group
9AM Ruth Circle
6:30PM New
Members Class
6:30PM Choir
3 5PM Food Truck
Ministry
5PM Call Comm.
Mtg.
6PM Caritas
5:30PM & 6:30PM
Praise Teams
4 9AM Altar Guild
7PM
Confirmation
Lock In
5 9:30AM Faith &
Fiction Book
Group
10AM PoYC
6 8:30AM Contemporary
Worship
9:45AM Sunday School - All
Ages
11AM Traditional Worship
1 - 2PM Blessing of the Dogs
7 11AM Word Alive
12PM Quilt Guild
8 9:30AM Deborah
Circle (Cracker
Barrel)
1PM Knit & Crochet
2PM Bal./Tai Chi
5:30PM Handbells
6:30PM Word Alive
6:30PM Winds
7PM EGA
9 6:06AM Prayer &
Devotion Group
6:30PM New
Members Class
6:30PM Choir
10 5:30PM & 6:30PM
Praise Teams
6:30PM Martha
Circle
11 9AM Altar Guild
12
13 Fall Family
Retreat
8:30AM Contemporary
Worship
9:45AM Sunday School - All
Ages
11AM Traditional Worship
1PM Homeless Camp Visits
14 12PM Quilt Guild
4PM Board of
Worship
5:45PM Executive
Committee Mtg
5:30PM Bd of
Learning
6PM Hannah Circle
6:30PM Rachel
Circle (Soop’s)
15
10:30AM Deliver
Meals on Wheels
1PM Knit & Crochet
2PM Bal./Tai Chi
5:30PM Handbells
6:30PM Winds
6:35PM Bd of
Witness & Outreach
16 6:06AM Prayer &
Devotion Group
10AM Brookdale
Bible Study
6:30PM Choir
17 11AM Free Spirits
5PM Call Comm.
Mtg.
5:30PM & 6:30PM
Praise Teams
6PM Caritas
18 9AM Altar Guild
12:30PM - Down-
town Rescue
Mission Kitchen
Clean Up
5PM Wedding
Rehearsal
19
3PM Wedding
20 8:30AM Contemporary
Worship
9:45AM Sunday School - All
Ages & Confirmation Class
11AM Traditional Worship
1PM Tweeners
3:30PM Senior Youth
21 11AM Word Alive
12PM Quilt Guild
5:45PM Church
Council Mtg
22 9:30AM EGA
1PM Knit & Crochet
2PM Bal./Tai Chi
5:30PM Handbells
6:30PM Word Alive
6:30PM Winds
7PM EGA
Newsletter
Deadline
23 6:06AM Prayer &
Devotion Group
1PM WELCA
Board Meeting
6:30PM New
Members Dinner
6:30PM Choir
24
11:30AM
Community Lunch
5PM Loaves &
Fishes
5:30PM & 6:30PM
Praise Teams
6PM Caritas
25 9AM Altar Guild
26
27 Reformation &
Consecration Sunday 8:30AM Contemporary
Worship
9:45AM Sunday School - All
Ages & Confirmation Class
11AM Traditional Worship
New Members will be
received at both services
28
11AM Word Alive
12PM Quilt Guild
29 9:30AM EGA
10:30AM Deliver
Meals on Wheels
1PM Knit & Crochet
2PM Bal./Tai Chi
5:30PM Handbells
6:30PM Word Alive
6:30PM Winds
7PM EGA
30 6:06AM Prayer &
Devotion Group
5PM Call Comm.
Mtg.
6:30PM Choir
31 10:30AM Deliver
Meals on Wheels
5:30PM & 6:30PM
Praise Teams
For Updated Information, Please See the Calendar on Our Webpage at www stmarkshsv.org
Fall Family Retreat
2 - 5PM
Fall Festival
S t . M a r k ’ s E v a n g e l i c a l
L u t h e r a n C h u r c h
October 4 Confirmation Lock-In
October 11 - 13 Fall Family Retreat
October 24 Community Free Lunch
October 26 Fall Festival
October 27 Reformation & Consecration Sunday
November 3 All Saints Sunday
November 15 - 17 Fall Confirmation Retreat
November 24 Unity Service
November 28 Thanksgiving Day
December 7 Parents’ Morning Out
December 8 Congregational Meeting (9:45AM)
December 15 Lessons & Carols Unity Service (10:30AM)
Quick Calendar
200 Longwood Dr. SE
Huntsville, AL 35801
(256) 539-4361
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C e l e b r a t e ,
S e r v e a n d M a k e
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C h r i s t ”
www.stmarkshsv.org
Recycling Note
Please use your recycling bins at home for all recyclables.
Many programs that we have participated with in the past have changed. We will continue to recycle paper and cardboard. We are no longer able to recycle plas-tic (bottles or bottle tops) or aluminum cans at church.
For information about Madison County’s new residential recycling program, please call RANA at 256-801-CART or visit their website at: www.recycling-alliance.com.