Wardens and Treasurer’s Summer Update
Here is a summer update from our parish Wardens and from our parish Treasurer.
Anglican
With Truth and By Grace
“The Gospel presses us to find alternative ways that offer compassionate and loving responses.” Canon Rob Park offers prayers, a short reflection, and offers reflection questions based on the Gospel reading, Matthew 10:24-39.
Singing The Lord’s Song In A Strange Land
St. Mark’s was duly represented at this is this years Synod by our parish Lay Delegates. Here is their report on it’s proceedings.
Love Not Profit
“In our gospel, Jesus’ call to be a labourer is as one who works towards the goal of caring for others and pointing them towards a loving relationship with God.” Canon Rob Park offers prayers, a short reflection, and asks some reflective questions based on the Gospel reading, Matthew 9:53 – 10:23.
Flower Ministry Renewed
Our Flower Ministry volunteers have begun to help provide flowers for the altar every Sunday once again.
Worthy To Be God’s
“In God’s eyes, we are not defined by earthly categories.” Canon Rob Park offers prayers, a short reflection and asks some reflective questions based on the Gospel reading, Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26.
Against Greed And Hate
“The Holy Spirit is part the force that has drawn us back into community together since the pandemic. Just as it has been the force that has been drawing Christians together through out our history.” The Rev’d Canon Rob Park offers prayers, a short reflection, and some reflection questions based on the Gospel reading, John 20:19-23.
The Holy Spirit Unifies Us
“The Holy Spirit is part the force that has drawn us back into community together since the pandemic. Just as it has been the force that has been drawing Christians together through out our history.” The Rev’d Canon Rob Park offers prayers, a short reflection, and some reflection questions based on the Gospel reading, John 20:19-23.
The Good Fruits from the Music ministry in Amazonia
St. Mark’s helped support a music ministry in the diocese of Amazonia (Belem).
Repentance And Forgiveness
“I believe that these two steps, repentance and forgiveness, remain a most important need for all of humanity.” The Rev’d Canon Rob Park offers prayers, a short reflection, and some reflection questions based on the Gospel reading, Luke24:44-53.
God Dwells With Us
“When we dwell with God, God dwell’s with us.” The Rev’d Canon Rob Park offers prayers, a short reflection, and some reflection questions based on the Gospel reading, John 14:15-21.
Our Dwelling Place
“As much as our reading is a promise of a place in the next life, it is also an important invitation to belonging in a earthly family and community of faith.” The Rev’d Canon Rob Park offers prayers and a message based on the Gospel reading, John 14:1-14, and offers some short reflection questions.