St. Mark’s Warden’s reflect on 2022
Read St. Mark’s wardens reflection on our ministry in 2022 as we prepare for this Sunday’s Vestry meeting.
Waypoint Kids On Its Way
Here is an update to the good work our children’s ministry is doing on Sunday mornings with our new Waypoint: Kid’s program.
Companion Diocese Relationship News
In 2014 the Diocese of Huron signed a Companion covenant with the Diocese of Amazonia, a new mission diocese in Brazil, around the city of Belem. St. Mark’s has been an active part of this relationship. Here is an update on this relationship from our parishioner Nigel Challen, who continues to keep regular communication with our partners there.
Jesus Is The One
“Our Advent readings invite us to confirm our choice to follow Christ and to choose not to restrict ourselves or to be stuck selecting between to the lesser of two evils that our worldly powers consistently offer us.” For this Third Sunday of Advent, The Rev’d Rob Park offers prayers and a message reflecting our reading from Matthew’s Gospel, chapter 11:2-11.
2022 Christmas Services
Our celebration of Christmas at St. Mark’s begins on Sunday December 18th at 10:30am service with our Lessons And Carols Service. Christmas Eve services will be held on evening of the 24th, at 4pm, 7pm, and 10:30pm. Our Christmas Day Service will be at 10am.
Christmas Senior’s Service & Luncheon
This years Christmas Senior’s Service Luncheon is taking place on Wednesday, December 14th.
Promised Hope is Near
“The Good News of Jesus Christ is a message of hope to us in the midst of our broken world.” For this Second Sunday of Advent, The Rev’d Rob Park offers prayers and a message reflecting our reading from Matthew’s Gospel, chapter 3:1-12.
God Keeps God’s Promises
“We may not know that time or the hour of God’s Kingdom’s ultimate arrival, but we can trust that the Gospel of Jesus Christ will prevail.” For this First Sunday of Advent, The Rev’d Rob Park offers prayers and a message reflecting our reading from Matthew’s Gospel, chapter 24:36-44.
Advent Study
Bishop Terry Dance, by video, will be helping us to find out what we are missing during the season of Advent amidst the hustle and bustle of the of the secular celebrations and our traditional nostalgia.
Help Care for our Building And Property
A standing building and grounds committee is being struck for St. Mark’s to guide the care of our excellent property.
The Leader We Can Trust
“Jesus Christ is the ultimate authority in our lives. He is the person whose words and teachings we are to follow in all aspects of our lives.” This Sunday, on which we celebrate The Reign of Christ, The Rev’d Rob Park offers prayers and a message reflecting our reading from Luke’s Gospel, chapter 21:5-19.
Important Fall Financial Update
An important update by our parish warden’s about our church’s finances.
November Message from our Parish Nurse
November happenings at St. Mark’s from our Parish Nurse; Christmas Cookies and Safety Presentations for Seniors.
Endurance In Our Troubles
“It is important to recognize that Jesus takes the time to answer the question of the Sadducees. Not to prove that he is smarter and wiser in an earthly struggle kind of way, but because he cares about them and would really like for them to soften their hardened hearts and consider the Good News.” The Rev’d Rob Park offers Remembrance Sunday prayers and a message reflecting our reading for this Sunday from Luke’s Gospel chapter 20:27-38.
Introducing Our Kids to Jesus
Waypoint: Kids is St. Mark’s ministry to families with children. Check it out Sunday’s at 10:30am.
Right Answer, Wrong Question
“It is important to recognize that Jesus takes the time to answer the question of the Sadducees. Not to prove that he is smarter and wiser in an earthly struggle kind of way, but because he cares about them and would really like for them to soften their hardened hearts and consider the Good News.” The Rev’d Rob Park offers Remembrance Sunday prayers and a message reflecting our reading for this Sunday from Luke’s Gospel chapter 20:27-38.
Seasons of Life
“As siblings in Christ, when we pass through the seasons of blessing and woe, we go through it together.” The Rev’d Rob Park offers prayers and a message reflecting our reading for All Saints from Luke’s Gospel chapter 6:20-31.
God Has Mercy For All
“God’s mercy and grace is not limited by our earthly measures of worth.” The Rev’d Rob Park offers prayers and a message reflecting our reading from Luke’s Gospel chapter 18:9-14.
God’s Justice Rises
“God’s grace fills us with the knowledge and promise that God is always working to bring about justice in all things and in our individual lives.” The Rev’d Rob Park offers prayers and a message reflecting our reading from Luke’s Gospel chapter 18:1-8.
Sharing Our Gratitude
“Our gospel reading today reminds us to give thanks for the gracious and merciful way that God gives us opportunities to restore our relationships with each other and God. ” The Rev’d Rob Park offers prayers and a message reflecting our Harvest Thanksgiving reading from Luke’s Gospel chapter 17:11-19.
“Increase Our Faith”
“The essence of Jesus teaching to his disciples is that the fullness of our faith becomes apparent when we use it.” The Rev’d Rob Park offers prayers and a message reflecting today’s reading from Luke’s Gospel chapter 17:5-10.
Gratitude
During the month of October, St. Mark’s is highlighting the virtue of Gratitude. Here is an introduction to our theme and some concrete ways that we are encouraging our community to join us in expressing Gratitude from our Parish Nurse, Debbie Belowitz.
A Backpack Full of Gratitude!
St. Mark’s received a kind letter giving thanks for some recent support that St. Mark’s has provided to our wider community.
Living Faithfully
“By choosing to serve God, Jesus gives us a path that brings us closer together.”
The Rev’d Canon Rob Park offers prayers and a message reflecting today’s reading from Luke’s Gospel chapter 16:1-13.
Welcome Back BBQ and Ministry Fair
St. Mark’s will be hosting a Ministry Fair and a ‘Back to Church’ BBQ this Sunday, September 18th after the 10:30 a.m. service.
Book of Condolences For Her Late Majesty
St. Mark’s has a book of condolences available to sign in memory of her late Royal Highness Queen Elizabeth ll.
Meet Ryan Van Dijk, Our New Music Director
St. Mark’s is delighted to introduce our new Music Director, Ryan Van Dijk.
The Cost of the Path
“In our reading today, Jesus wanted to make sure they understood that returning us all to right relationships would not come about without suffering.”
The Rev’d Canon Rob Park offers prayers and a message reflecting today’s reading from Luke’s Gospel chapter 14:25-33. Thank you, for watching.
Waypoint:Kids program announced
Our new “Waypoint Kids” Sunday morning kids programming will be starting on Sunday, September 11th at the 10:30am service.