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Volume 3, Issue 49 January 20, 2012 |
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Annual Parish Meeting Sunday
The St. Mark's Church Annual Meeting is this Sunday, January 22, at 10:30 am in the fellowship hall. Please plan to attend after worship at 8:00 am or 9:00 am.
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Missionfest is Next Weekend
Sign up in the narthex to see how God is at work among the people groups of the world to advance His kingdom.
Events include:
- Saturday, January 28, 9:15 - 11 am, men's breakfast, The Heart of a Longing Man. Our missionary in Czech Republic, Mike Bowden, leads as we explore what men really long for and what it means to care for our own souls. We often feel over-stretched and over-committed and yet battle feelings for emptiness, loneliness, and longing for purpose.
- Saturday, January 28, 6:00 pm international dinner with Tim Morgan (Asst. Managing Editor, Christianity Today) speaking.
- Sunday, January 29 Tim Morgan will be preaching at the worship services. The children will have a special missionary presentation at 9:00 am.
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Classes and Events in February
Navigating Friendships: Becoming a Friend after God's Own Heart is a nine-week women's Bible study based on the Gospels. Led by guest teacher Cheryl Pacilio, it meets Wednesdays, 9:00-11:00 am. Join us! Sign up in the narthex or contact Jan Krause: janpluspaul@msn.com.
The Bible & the Christian Life: The Authority, Interpretation and Use of Scripture.This new class includes video lectures by John Stott, participant discussion and reflection. Wednesdays, 10:30 am-noon, February 1-March 14 (except February 22). Optional text: The Radical Disciple by John Stott. Contact Deacon David Baughman at baughmandavid@comcast.net.
It's Movie Time Again! Friday, February 3, 6:00-8:00 pm, in the fellowship hall. Popcorn provided. Bring friends, family, sleeping bags, pillows, and come for the fun.
Coming to a phone near you! Happy Valentine's Day Songs from the St. Mark's Choir. It is that time of year where you 1) pick a tune, 2) give us a phone number where your valentine can be reached, 3) tell us when to call. More to come . . .
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Local Outreach
Salvation Army Food Pantry
The next ingathering will take place on January 28 and 29. Please bring canned vegetables such as beans, corn, peas, and tomatoes. Bins will be located at all entrances.
Lazarus House Ministry
St. Markers are needed to donate food and serve dinner on Saturday, January 28 at Lazarus House. Please check the signup sheet in the narthex for needed food items or to serve the evening meal. Please contact Mike Zimmer at 630.234.2288 with questions.
Hesed House
The large homeless shelter in Aurora serves around two-hundred guests per night. Our turn to provide food and serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner is Monday, February 13 and Tuesday, February 14. Please sign up in the narthex if you can provide food or would like to volunteer. Contact Deacon Steve or Lela Lowe for more information: 630.208.7150.
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The Week Ahead
Saturday, Jan 21
8:00 am
Rector's Bible study
Men's Lectionary
study
5:00 pm
Holy Eucharist
(Chapel)
7:00 pm
AA
Sunday, Jan 22
8:00 am
Holy Eucharist,
Rite I
(chapel)
Adult choir rehearsal
8:45 am
Sunday school/
youth programs
Prodigal Cafe
9:00 am
Holy Eucharist, Rite II
(nave)
Nursery
S.H.A.P.E. class
(rectory)
10:30 am
Annual Meeting
(fellowship hall)
Monday, Jan 23
6:45 am
AA
9:00 am
Exercise
Noon
Bulletin deadline
Lunch &
Conversation
AA
7:00 pm
Al Anon
(3rd grade room)
7:30 pm
AA
Tuesday, Jan 24
Noon
Newsletter deadline
AA
Wednesday, Jan 25
7:30 am
Healing Eucharist
(chapel)
9:00 am
Navigating
Friendships
(fellowship hall)
Noon
Clergy prayer
meeting
5:30 pm
Women's Bible study
7:00 pm
St. Mark's choir
rehearsal
AA
OA (5th grade room)
Thursday, Jan 26
Noon
AA
5:00 pm
AA
6:30 pm
Confirm not Conform
Photo Directory
Committee (parlor)
Friday, Jan 27
6:00 am
Men's Bible Study
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Banns of Marriage
We publish the Banns of Marriage between Molly Kramer of Geneva, Illinois, and Bill Spring, Jr. of Geneva, Illinois. If any of you know just cause why they may not be joined together in Holy Matrimony, you are bidden to declare it. This is the third time of asking.
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With Deepest Sympathy
We extend our deepest sympathies to the family of Andy and Nicola Kramer on the death of Andy's father, Bernie, grandfather to Matthew and Elizabeth, on December 26.
Our deepest sympathies are also extended to the family of Gunther and Brook Lubben on the death of Guther's father David, grandfather to Berit, Raegan, Stenar, and Grie, on January 17.
May their souls and the souls of all the departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
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Coming Up . . .
Pledge Envelopes are in the parlor for those who indicated their request on their pledge cards. There is a sign-up sheet for others who would like envelopes.
Candid Shots Needed Please send wonderful, touching, funny, and inspiring candid photos of St. Markers doing what we do. We would like to include candid shots from St. Mark's events in our new photo directory. Scanned or digital photos may be e-mailed to Megan at white2100@sbcglobal.net. Prints may be dropped off in the office, but e-mail delivery is best.
Signups for the photo directory start Sunday in the fellowship hall. Online photo scheduling at our website is coming soon. Everyone who has a photo taken will get a twenty-percent discount on the print package chosen. Contact: Cynthia Hubbard, 630.262.0506, cynhub@gmail.com.
UnCommon Worship is back! Saturday, January 21, 5:00 pm. Our theme: God's voice. Hear Him speak!
A Healing Prayer Service will be held Sunday, February 5 at 5:00 pm at Geneva United Methodist Church. Please come if you desire healing prayers for yourself or to be an intercessor for others.
Please send all bulletin announcements to: bulletin@stmarks-geneva.org or put in Bulletin mailbox by noon on Monday.
Subscribe to our weekly e-mail newsletter, the St. Marker, by signing-up in the Narthex. Send Articles by Tues noon to newsletter@stmarks-geneva.org.
A Group of St. Markers will travel in the footsteps of Paul in October 2012. Consider joining us. Pick up a brochure in the church office.
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Volume 3, Issue 48 January 13, 2012 |
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Missions Weekend January 28 and 29
God is at work among the people groups of the world to advance His kingdom. Live the Mission is the theme chosen for our celebration of what God is doing in other parts of the world, and Tim Morgan, Deputy Managing Editor at Christianity Today, will be sharing both at the International Dinner on Saturday evening and in the morning worship services on Sunday.
Tim has a wealth of experience with missions close-up because of his personal interest and through his travels for CT. On Saturday morning the men of St. Mark's will gather at 9:15 for breakfast and a concentrated time with Mike Bowden, our missionary to Czech Republic, as he leads the men in the topic The Heart of a Longing Man.
All are invited to enjoy the International Dinner at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday evening for delicious Italian food, an informative and inspiring presentation, and great fellowship that is a trademark of St. Mark's. If you've never come before, make this your first time-and you'll be glad you came.
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Women's Brunch this Wednesday
Women! Come to a pot luck brunch this Wednesday, January 18, from 9:00-11:00 am to learn about an exciting nine-week Bible study, Navigating Friendships: Becoming a Friend after God's Own Heart, with guest teacher Cheryl Pacilio. Cheryl was the speaker at the Women's Christmas Tea this past December. This event is sponsored by Women Celebrate. Bring a dish to share, enjoy the fellowship, and grow in your faith with other women! Sign up in the narthex or contact Jan Krause at janpluspaul@msn.com.
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Banns of Marriage
We publish the Banns of Marriage between Molly Kramer of Geneva, Illinois, and Bill Spring, Jr. of Geneva, Illinois. If any of you know just cause why they may not be joined together in Holy Matrimony, you are bidden to declare it. This is the second time of asking.
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Marriage Workshop in February
Dale and Debra Sands of Chicago, Illinois, will be visiting St. Mark's on February 12 to present a marriage workshop. Discover God's desire for your marriage through a proven communication technique called dialogue. Dale & Debra will walk through some communication tools that will enrich your relationship, and help you to focus on one another.
Dale and Debra have been married thirty-eight years, and have three adult children and four grandchildren. They have been involved in Marriage Encounter, Engaged Encounter and other Marriage Enrichment programs for the past thirty-three years. Currently, the Sandses serve as National Lay Executive Couple for Episcopal Marriage Encounter interfacing with Interfaith Couples nationwide. Debra is a high school teacher and is also a real estate agent. Dale is a senior executive with a global design engineering firm.
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With Deepest Sympathy
We extend our deepest sympathies to the family of Diane Birch on the death of her mother, Mary Barker, grandmother to Colleen Siambanis and Corrin Van de Viere, on January 7.
May her soul and the souls of all the departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
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The Week Ahead
Saturday, Jan 14
8:00 am
Rector's Bible study
Men's Lectionary
study
5:00 pm
Holy Eucharist
(Chapel)
7:00 pm
AA
Sunday, Jan 15
8:00 am
Holy Eucharist,
Rite I
(chapel)
Adult choir rehearsal
8:45 am
Sunday school/
youth programs
Prodigal Cafe
9:00 am
Holy Baptism, Rite II
(nave)
Nursery
S.H.A.P.E. class
(rectory)
10:30 am
Holy Baptism, Rite II
(nave)
Nursery
Noon
Youth missions
meeting (fellowhip
hall)
Monday, Jan 16
Office Closed
6:45 am
AA
9:00 am
Exercise
Noon
Bulletin deadline
Lunch &
Conversation
AA
7:00 pm
Al Anon
(3rd grade room)
7:30 pm
AA
Tuesday, Jan 17
Noon
Newsletter deadline
AA
7:30 pm
Vestry (parlor)
Wednesday, Jan 18
7:30 am
Healing Eucharist
(chapel)
9:00 am
Navigating
Friendships
(fellowship hall)
Noon
Deanery meeting
(Bolingbrook)
5:30 pm
Women's Bible study
7:00 pm
St. Mark's choir
rehearsal
AA
OA (5th grade room)
Thursday, Jan 19
Noon
Trinity Soup Kitchen
AA
5:00 pm
AA
6:30 pm
Confirm not Conform
Photo Directory
Committee (parlor)
Friday, Jan 20
6:00 am
Men's Bible Study
(Caribou Coffee)
5:00 pm
Vow renewal
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Local Outreach
Trinity Soup Kitchen
St. Mark's helps to serve lunch at Trinity Soup Kitchen in Aurora on the third Thursday of odd-numbered months. Our next service opportunity is January 19. Contact Mary Peterson, 630.262.0512 or MaryPson@aol.com.
Salvation Army Food Pantry
The next ingathering will take place on January 28 & 29. Please bring canned vegetables such as beans, corn, peas, and tomatoes. Bins will be located at all entrances.
Lazarus House Ministry
St. Markers are needed to donate food and serve dinner on Saturday, January 28 at Lazarus House. Please check the signup sheet in the narthex for needed food items or to serve the evening meal. Please contact Mike Zimmer at 630.234.2288 with questions.
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Coming Up . . .
Pledge Envelopes are in the parlor for those who indicated their request on their pledge cards. There is a sign-up sheet for others who would like envelopes.
Do you know the names of the St. Markers who sit near you each week? We will publish a new photo directory, with photography on Sunday-Wednesday, February 26-29 and Wednesday-Saturday, April 18-21. Start planning now! Volunteers are needed to make all this happen-call the office.
Keeping God's People Safe is next offered Sunday, January 15, 10:30am. Contact Carol Rennolds to register, 630.232.0133x12.
Summer Youth Missions: 2 Projects, 1 Summer. Informational meeting for Appalachia Service Project (ASP) and Servant Leadership (SL). Sunday, January 15 at noon in the fellowship hall. This is a must attend.
The Women's Book Group is reading The Help by Kathryn Stocket. Gail Mellish hosts our potluck and discussion Sunday, January 15, 5:30pm.
UnCommon Worship is back! Saturday, January 21, 5:00 pm. Our theme: God's voice. Hear Him speak!
Don't miss the Annual Parish Meeting next Sunday, January 22. Worship at 8:00 or 9:00, and then attend the meeting at 10:30.
The Bible & the Christian Life: The Authority, Interpretation and Use of Scripture.This new class includes video lectures by John Stott, participant discussion, and reflection. Wednesdays, 10:30am-noon, February 1-March 14 (except February 22). Optional text: The Radical Disciple by John Stott. Contact the Rev. David Baughman, Deacon at baughmandavid@comcast.net.
A Group of St. Markers will travel in the footsteps of Paul in October 2012. Consider joining us. Pick up a brochure in the church office.
Please send all bulletin announcements to: bulletin@stmarks-geneva.org or put in Bulletin mailbox by noon on Monday.
Subscribe to our weekly e-mail newsletter, the St. Marker, by signing-up in the Narthex. Send Articles by Tues noon to newsletter@stmarks-geneva.org.
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